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THE SIMONE PRENDERGAST CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

THE SIMONE PRENDERGAST CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

I N D E X

Year ended 5 April 2022

Page
Trustees’ annual report 2
Independent examiner’s report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7

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THE SIMONE PRENDERGAST CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

T R U S T E E S ' A N N U A L R E P O R T

Year ended 5 April 2022

The Trustees present their annual report and accounts of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2022. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 of the financial statements and with the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Structure governance and management

The charity was constituted on 5 September 1961 as a charitable trust, and is governed by the trust deed.

The power to appoint new trustees rests with the existing trustees. New trustees may be appointed by a majority of trustees while they number more than two.

Objectives and activities for the public benefit

The object of the charity, as set out in the trust deed, is to pay or apply the income and (if they think fit), the capital of the trust fund for the benefit of such charitable purposes or charitable institutions as the trustees select.

Under the trust deed, the trustees may invest any monies in the purchase of any investments, wherever situated, not being investments involving personal liability and whether or not authorised by law for the investment of trust monies.

Trustees may invest in the purchase of freehold or leasehold land as they shall in their absolute discretion think fit. The trustees, having regard to the Public Benefit Guidance published by the Charity Commission in accordance with section 17 of the Charities Act 2011, consider that the purpose and activities of the charity satisfy the requirements of the public benefit test set out in section 4 of the same Act.

Achievements and performance

During the year, the settlement made grants totalling £18,000 (2021 - £23,481) (note 4), for charitable purposes and to charitable institutions, from income from investments held. The grants were made to a number of institutions, which covered the following sectors: Education, Medical care and Welfare, and Religious activities and communal. The donations were made without conditions and to be applied by the recipient charitable institution in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

The trustees expect to continue to make similar donations in the future.

The settlement's affairs are carried on by its trustees, who meet as necessary for this purpose.

Financial review

Investments at the year end had a market value of £778,588 (2021 - £715,088).

At the year end the unrestricted fund held reserves of income of £54,483 (2021 - £38,725), which is to be distributed in future financial periods. The expendable endowment fund had reserves totalling £801,605 (2021 - £747,866) at the year end.

Reference and administrative details

Trustees

Mr Christopher Hugh Prendergast Mrs Jennifer Skidmore Mrs Sally Louise Prendergast

Address

7 Bowland Yard Kinnerton Street London SW1X 8EE

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THE SIMONE PRENDERGAST CHARITABLE SEfTLEMENT TRUSTEES Year ended 5 Aprrl 2022 Independert examlner S J Wakefield ACA D￿on WIlK41 22 Chancwy Lme WC2A ILS Charlty numb•r 242881 Bankers HSBC Bank plc 90 Baker Streer London WIV 6AX Approvad by th• trust￿ on 2023 and sipwd C￿ the￿ behalf trr. MR C H PRENDERG4ST TrusEe• e//f

THE SIMONE PRENDERGAST CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

I N D E P E N D E N T E X A M I N E R ’ S R E P O R T

Year ended 5 April 2022

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 5 April 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). You are satisfied that an audit is not required for this year under charity law and that an independent examination is needed.

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Dixon Wilson, a firm of Chartered Accountants of which I am an employee has provided bookkeeping services to the Trust and I have applied the FRC’s Revised Ethical Standard in carrying out my examination.

An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters than an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the accounts. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently, I express no opinion as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner’s statement.

Independent examiner’s statement

I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have come across no matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

S J Wakefield ACA Dixon Wilson 22 Chancery Lane London WC2A 1LS Date: 20 February 2023

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THE SIMONE PRENDERGAST CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

S T A T E M E N T O F F I N A N C I A L A C T I V I T I E S

Year ended 5 April 2022

Expendable
Note
Unrestricted
endowment
fund
fund
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Investments
Income from UK quoted investments
36,158
-

Total
36,158
-

Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Investment management costs
-
7,053
Charitable activities
4
20,400
-

Total
20,400
-

Net gains on investments
3
-
60,792

Net income and net movement in funds
15,758
53,739


Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
38,725
747,866

Total funds carried forward
6
54,483
801,605

2022
Total
funds
£
36,158
36,158
7,053
20,400
27,453
60,792
69,497

786,591
856,088
2021
Total
funds
£
29,332

29,332

6,826
25,881

32,707

80,659

77,194

709,397

786,591

All amounts are attributable to continuing operations.

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THE SIMONE PRENDERGAST CHARITABLE SETfLEMENT BALANCE SHEET At 5 Aprll 2022 Funth held by the Tr￿tee5 2022 2021 Flxed ￿sets. Investments at marke¢ y￿u• 77&588 715.088 Cuvrent ass¢ts: Cash at bank and in lund 84.500 73.503 84.500 73.503 Llabllltles: Creditors: amounu falllng duè wlthln ono y•ar Net turrent assets {7.CQO) 77,500 0.000) 71,503 Total net ￿lets 856.088 784591 The funds of the charlty. ithrestritt•d Fund 54,483 3&725 Expondabl• Endowm•nt Fund 801,605 747,860 786.591 856,088 Th• financ1￿ $Trtom¢nts on pages 5 to I I w•r• •pprov•d by th• trust￿1 on 2023. MR C H PRENDERGAST Trustee

THE SIMONE PRENDERGAST CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

N O T E S T O T H E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S

Year ended 5 April 2022

1. Accounting Policies

(a) Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The Trust constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note.

The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Trust’s ability to continue as a going concern.

(b) Fund accounting policy

The charity comprises of an unrestricted fund and an expendable endowment fund. Unrestricted funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees’ discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

The expendable endowment fund holds investment assets to produce income. The trustees have the power to spend or apply the capital of the fund in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

(c) Incoming resources

All income is recognised in the statement of financial activities when the Trust has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income can be measured reliably.

Dividends and other income from investments are recognised in the financial statements when the charity is entitled to the income. Income from cash deposits is included on an accruals basis. All investment income relates to the unrestricted fund.

(d) Resources expended

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Trust to the expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Grants are charged to the statement of financial activities when paid or when a constructive obligation exists, notwithstanding they may be paid in future accounting periods. Other expenditure is included in the accounts on an accruals basis.

(e) Investments

Investments are stated at open market value at the balance sheet date. All realised and unrealised gains and losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities.

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THE SIMONE PRENDERGAST CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

N O T E S T O T H E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S

Year ended 5 April 2022

2. Prior year Statement of Financial Activities

Expendable
Unrestricted
endowment
fund
fund

£
£
Income and endowments from:
Investments
Income from UK quoted investments
29,332
-


Total
29,332
-


Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Investment management costs
6,826
-
Charitable activities
25,881
-


Total
32,707
-


Net gains / (losses) on investments
-
80,569


Net income and net movement in funds
(3,375)
80,569


Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
42,100
667,297


Total funds carried forward
38,725
747,866

2021
Total
funds
£
29,332
29,332
6,826
25,881
32,707
80,569
77,194

709,397
786,591
3.
Investments
UK quoted investments at market value
At 6 April 2021 / 6 April 2020
Additions at cost
Disposal proceeds
Net realised and unrealised gains / (losses) in the year
At 5 April 2022 / 5 April 2021
2022
£
715,088
81,877
(79,169)
60,792
778,588
2021
£
641,157
51,249
(57,877)
80,659

715,088

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THE SIMONE PRENDERGAST CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

N O T E S T O T H E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S

Year ended 5 April 2022

4.
Charitable activities – unrestricted fund
Grant-making activities
Administration costs
Nature of grants
Education
Medical care and welfare
Religious activities and communal
Other
All grants were made to institutions, which are detailed below:
WIZO UK
World Jewish Relief
The Holocaust Educational Trust
Jewish Lads & Girls Brigade
Age UK Westminster
SSAFA Forces Help
The Country Food Trust
The One People Fund
Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Administration costs
Accountancy fees
Accountancy fees payable to the independent examiner's firm as follows:
- Examination
- Accountancy
2022
£
18,000
2,400

20,400
3,000
9,000
5,000
1,000

18,000

5,000
5,000
3,000
-
1,000
-
3,000
-
1,000

18,000

2,400

350
2,050
2,400
2021
£
23,481
2,400

25,881
5,000
13,481
5,000
-

23,481

5,000
3,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
2,000
2,500
4,981
-

23,481

2,400

350
2,050

2,400

2021
£
2,000
-

2,000



5.
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Examination and accountancy fees
Other creditors
2022
£
2,000
5,000

7,000

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THE SIMONE PRENDERGAST CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

N O T E S T O T H E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S

Year ended 5 April 2022

6. Analysis of net assets and movements between funds

Analysis of Funds Expendable
Unrestricted endowment
fund fund Total
£ £ £
Fixed asset investments - 778,588 778,588
Current assets 61,483 23,017 84,500
Current liabilities (7,000)

-
(7,000)
54,483
801,605
856,088

Movement in Trust Funds
Net incoming/
Balance at (outgoing) Gains and Transfer Balance at
6 April 2021 resources losses between funds 5 April 2022
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted fund 38,725 15,758 - - 54,483
Expendable Endowment fund 747,866
(7,053)
60,792
-
801,605
786,591 8,705
60,792
-
856,088
Net incoming/
Balance at (outgoing) Gains and Transfer Balance at
6 April 2020 resources losses between funds 5 April 2021
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted fund 42,100 (3,375) - - 38,725
Expendable Endowment fund 667,297
-
80,569
-
747,866
709,397 (3,375)
80,569
-
786,591

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THE SIMONE PRENDERGAST CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT

N O T E S T O T H E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S

Year ended 5 April 2022

7. Financial instruments

The following are financial assets and liabilities that qualify as basic financial instruments and are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their amortised cost.

Financial assets

Cash
Financial liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2022
£
84,500

2022
£
7,000
2021
£
73,503
2021
£
2,000

The following are financial assets that qualify as basic financial instruments and are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value as at the balance sheet date using the closing quoted market price:

Financial assets
Investments 778,588 715,088

8. Trustees’ remuneration and expenses

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with the charity (2021 - £nil). No trustees’ expenses have been incurred or reimbursed to the trustees during the year (2021 – £nil).

9. Employees

The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was nil (2021 – nil).

10. Related party transactions

There have been no related party transactions entered into by the charity during the year.

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