Charity number: 245430
THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
LUBBOCK FINE LLP Chartered Accountants Paternoster House 65 St Paul's Churchyard London EC4M 8AB
THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND
CONTENTS
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| Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers | 1 - 2 |
| Trustees' Report | 3 - 8 |
| Independent Auditors' Report on the Financial Statements | 9 - 12 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 13 |
| Balance Sheet | 14 |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 15 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 16 - 33 |
THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Trustees | Patrick J A Burgess |
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| Julian S Palfreyman, Chairman | |
| Richard Killingbeck | |
| Michael R I Lilwall | |
| Jamie G Matheson | |
| Geoffrey Mark Powell (Resigned 1 October 2024) | |
| Andrew H Scott (Resigned 1 October 2024) | |
| David M F Scott | |
| Andrew M Impey, Deputy Chairman | |
| Charity registered number 245430 Principal office Salisbury House Office 787 London Wall London EC2M 5QQ Secretary Robert G Chambers Assistant Secretary Jennifer M Golan Independent auditors Lubbock Fine LLP Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors Paternoster House 65 St Paul's Churchyard London EC4M 8AB Bankers Bank of Scotland PO Box 1984 Andover SP10 9GZ Investment managers Rathbone Investment Management Ltd 30 Gresham Street London EC2V 7QN Solicitors Ashfords LLP 1 New Fetter Lane London EC2M 7AZ |
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THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Committee for the year | Patrick J A Burgess, Chairman (resigned September 2024) |
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| 2024 | Shaun M Allison |
| Nicholas W Bagshawe | |
| Joanna Bunkham | |
| Colin G Climie | |
| Spencer O Crooks | |
| Sarah Danes | |
| Andrew M Impey (appointed Deputy Chairman September 2024) | |
| David M Leslie | |
| Timothy R Macdonald | |
| David J Macnamara | |
| Philip C Nathan, MBE | |
| Julian S Palfreyman (appointed Chairman September 2024) | |
| David M F Scott | |
| Daniel J Southgate | |
| Mark A Vaughan |
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THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the Charity for the year from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The principal objects of the Benevolent Fund during the year are the relief of cases of need or distress among former Members of the Stock Exchange and their dependents, also working along with any charity which supports anyone who was a member of or was directly employed by or worked for a member firm of any United Kingdom Stock Exchange or their dependents.
It shall be permissible to provide for the relief of any such former members or their dependents by making payments direct to institutions or schools that undertake to provide services for such persons.
The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Benevolent Fund's aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting the grant making policy for the year.
The Benevolent Fund carries out these objectives by:
Providing grants to individuals in need, to prevent or relieve poverty in the form of:
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Grants on a one or two year basis.
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Donations to those requiring temporary help.
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Disregard payments.
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Emergency grants for one-off payments e.g. motor repairs and replacement of everyday equipment such as white goods in the home, spectacles and dentistry work.
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Providing debt and money management advice to those supported by the Fund.
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Giving extra help to those that are also sick or with disabilities, such as medical equipment and carers.
b. Legacies and donations
The Fund received donations of £3,145 (2023: £1,500) and legacies of £nil (2023: £nil) during the year.
c. Grant-making policies
The Fund has established its grant making policy to achieve its objects for the public benefit to help former individual members of The Stock Exchange and their dependents in the prevention or relief of poverty.
No actual limits are set, but applicants are treated on an individual basis depending on their needs and requirements. More details on the grant making policy of the Fund can be found in its Rules, which are available from the Fund's office.
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THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Achievements and performance
a. Review of activities
The financial statements are found on pages 13 to 33.
b. Material investments policy
The investment policy is designed to fulfil the Trustees' policy of prudence with regard to the maintenance of their reserves and their ability to meet the needs of current and future beneficiaries. As such, the objective is to secure by responsible investment the maximum returns for both capital and income. The Charity expects to use all of the income generated in achieving its objective as well as capital as required.
Financial review
a. Key performance indicators
The result for the year are shown on page 13 and the position at the end of the year is shown on page 14.
Total income for the year was £772,538 (2023: £803,966) and expenditure totalled £1,143,364 (2023: £1,575,750) with a net gain on investments of £1,432,022 (2023: £108,071) resulting in a surplus for the year of £1,061,196 (2023: deficit of £663,713). Total funds carried forward total £24,935,532 (2023: £23,874,336) of which £661,250 (2023: £609,311) are endowment funds with the balance £24,274,282 (2023: £23,265,025) being unrestricted.
The market value of the investments and investments classified as cash of the Fund on 31 December 2024 was as follows:
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| General Fund | 24,140,288 |
| KD Cochrane Fund | 605,199 |
| Cecil Russell Nye Trust Fund | 12,674 |
| Louis Sanders Holiday Fund | 10,688 |
Of these investments, 8.7% are in fixed interest stocks, 83.3% in equity funds, 5.2% in infrastructure funds, 1.6% in closed ended property funds and 1.2% in cash deposits.
Investments have increased in value by 3.6% over the last 12 months. Investment income decreased by 4.4% over the last 12 months, which was in line with expectations given the current market.
The objects of the separate endowment funds are listed in Note 22 to these accounts.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
b. Reserves policy
The Trustees have reviewed the reserves of the Charity. This review encompassed the nature of the major income and expenditure streams, the need to match income and expenditure and the nature of the Charity's reserves. The Charity's principle source of funds is the income from the investment portfolio. The Trustees also considered the nature of the Charity's assets, which include the investment portfolio, investment property and the assets used directly for charitable purposes.
The Trustees periodically review their reserves policy and have concluded that to enable the charity to continue to meet its objectives, to operate efficiently, to carry out its future plans and to provide a buffer for unexpected costs, an unrestricted general reserve of approximately £15,000,000 (equivalent to ten years of our expenditure at present levels) should currently be maintained in addition to the three endowment funds. Any charitable grants made and any costs relating to the management and administration of the Charity, should, as far as possible, be funded by the income from the investments held by the Charity and by any donations or legacies that may from time to time arise. No specific measures to encourage donations are currently envisaged. The nature of investments held are reviewed as necessary. Investment capital is spent to meet the needs of beneficiaries if investment income is insufficient.
The Charity also has endowment funds that are represented by investments. The purposes of these funds are detailed in Note 22 of the financial statements.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
The Benevolent Fund was founded in 1801 and is an unincorporated Charity (Registered Charity No. 245430).
The address of its principal office is: Salisbury House, Office 787, London Wall, London, EC2M 5QQ.
A copy of the Rules can be seen at the office of the Fund. These are subject to the revised governing document adopted on 1 December 2015 and a minor rule change in 2018 to allow 10 rather than 7 trustees.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The names of the Trustees who have held office during the year are listed on page 1. New trustees are elected by the current trustees.
Candidates for election to the General Committee must be nominated by two Fund members, entitled to vote, and the nominations lodged with the Secretary at least four days before the day of election. Each Fund member desiring to vote for such number of candidates as shall secure a Committee of not more than thirty including the Trustees in office.
The Trustees shall hold office until they retire at the age of 75 years, resign, die or are removed by resolution of the other nine trustees. If the Trustees agree, the term of a Trustee who had reached the age of 75 years may be extended for 12 months at a time but such extension may be made no more than five times.
All Trustees give of their time freely and no trustee remuneration was paid in the year. Details of any Trustee expenses and related party transactions are disclosed in Note 12 and Note 29 to the accounts.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Structure, governance and management (continued)
c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies
The Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and management of the Fund, including the appointment of professional advisors and staff, holding periodic meetings as required. The awarding of grants to beneficiaries is vested by the Trustees to the General Committee, the members of which are listed on page 1. General Committee Meetings are held quarterly. The day to day management of the Fund offices is the responsibility of the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary who report directly to the General Committee and Trustees.
d. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
All our Trustees have served in senior positions in City companies; they are not therefore given further formal training by the Fund. Any new information regarding Trusteeship published by the Charity Commission is circulated to the Trustees.
e. Risk management
The Trustees regularly review the major risks which the Charity may be exposed to and in particular those relating to the operation and finances of the Fund. The Trustees are satisfied that maintaining the unrestricted general reserves at the level stated in the reserves policy below will provide sufficient resources for the foreseeable future.
f. Remuneration
Remuneration to staff is agreed by the Chairman and Deputy Chairman in consultation with the Trustees, and after agreement is presented to the Committee.
Plans for future periods
The Trustees detail the future plans for the Charity including its aims and objectives and any activities planned to achieve them.
Future developments
The Fund will continue to operate in accordance with the guidelines laid down in the Rules. These can be seen at the office of the Fund.
The Trustees of the Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund agreed to make an annual contribution of £130,000 to the Stock Exchange Clerks Fund, reviewed every three years. This is towards the aim of the fund which is solely for the relief of poverty for its beneficiaries.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Notes from the chairman
I would like to thank Alex Turnbull and James Petit of Rathbone Investment Management Limited and their team for their service and their management of our investment portfolio in challenging market conditions.
I would also like to thank Hazra Patel and her team from Lubbock Fine LLP for carrying out the audit of the Fund. They have audited the accounts with due care and in an efficient and professional manner.
I would like to thank Jaswant Golan for his invaluable support on the security and IT side of the Fund. I would like to thank Robert Chambers and Jennifer Golan for their continued work in administering the Fund. The Fund is indebted to the contributions made by our trustees and members of the committee.
We said goodbye to Mark Powell as a trustee of the Fund after many years of invaluable service and we wish him well for the future.
Beneficiary numbers have remained broadly constant through 2024 as deaths have coincided with new cases. The cost of living crisis brought on by inflationary increases in energy prices, food and services have meant that average grants have again been increased this year to allow our beneficiaries to counter these pressures.
I look forward to another year of support for our Stock Exchange beneficiaries and their dependents.
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THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLEPU FUIID TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Stat8m•nt of Truste•s' rnsponslbllitl•s The Trusteès are responsible for PTepariThJ the Truslees. R8POrt and the finanaal statements in accordance with applicable Law and United ng(lYn Acry)un1ing andards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The kw applicat4e to dwi11 in En918nd & W31B5 tequires the Trustees to prepare finano815t818ments for each financk81 whith give a true arKI frdir wew of Ihe slate of affairs of Ihe Chaiity and of it5 incoming rtsources and application of resour5, induding its income and eXpendIre. for that nIX1. In pr8p8ring these financial statsrnerts, the Trustees are requwed lo: select suilable 8w£Junbng and then appty Ihem o)rtsistenty. obsaNe the methods and pnncipks of the Charibes SORP IFRS 102): make judgmgnts and wxjnting ests"mètes that a $0ate and pnJdenL' state whether apicab UK Ac£outhg Standards IFRS 1021 ha beon fod. subject to any merial departures disdosed and explained in the finanaal statements., prgpare the finatKial statements the g)ing basis unlèss it is inappropriat& to preSUn Ihat the Charty wll conlinue in business. The Trustees are reswnsiNe for keeping adequate a(xx)unting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Chaitys transactiorv6 and di8dose with r8asonable ac(JJfacy at any time the financial tx)sition of the Charity and enable them to ensure that fifi8ncial statemenis wnpty with the Chartti85 Act 2011. the Chttrfty IAc(x)unts and Reports) Regulations 2(K)8 and the W0vonS of lh8 Trust deed. They a also S%)nSIble for saleguardiThJ the assets of the Charity arKI h8fKX for t8kFng Sonable steps for the prevention and detedion of fraud and other ilregularities. D15ck>$ur• of inforniatlon to audlto Each ot the pers5 who 8re TnK%tsos atthe tnne ths Tnjstees. ReiKrt 15 8W)IDl has confim)ed that.. so far as Ihat Trustee is avrdre. Ih8r8 Kg no relevrt athjit informaticm of whith thg tharitys 8uditOT5 ar8 unavRre, and thAt Truste8 has tak8t) the sleps that to have been taken 85 8 Trust•e in ordèr to awa of any relevant audit informalion and to establish that the charitys a¥Jditors a aware of that infomialion. Audito The auditors. Lubbock Flne LLP, have irKlicated Iheir ryllingn•ss to Ctmttlnue in office. The degnated Trustees wil KfOPOSg a molion reappoirtsng the auditors al a rTwting ofth8 Trustees. Arrf)rovgd byordarofth6 membets ofthe board OfT arKI signwj LM) their b&haWty. Jullan S Palfr•yman Chairman Date.. 17 June 2025
THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
OPINION
We have audited the inancial statements of The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund (the 'charity') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the inancial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of resources for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
BASIS FOR OPINION
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the inancial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the inancial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
CONCLUSIONS RELATING TO GOING CONCERN
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
OTHER INFORMATION
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the inancial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report. Our opinion on the inancial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the inancial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the inancial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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the information given in the Trustees' Report is inconsistent in any material respect with the inancial statements; or
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sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or
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the inancial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES
As explained more fully in the Trustees' Responsibilities Statement, the Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the inancial statements which give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of inancial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the inancial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
AUDITORS' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the inancial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these inancial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and noncompliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following:
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The nature of the sector and the impact of the cost of living crisis on financial and operating performance and policies;
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Enquiries of management, including obtaining and reviewing supporting documentation, concerning the charity's policies and procedures relating to:
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identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance
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detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud; and
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the internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud or non-compliance of laws and regulations; and
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Discussions among the engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud. The engagement team includes staff who have extensive experience of working with charities in similar sectors and this experience was relevant to the discussion about where fraud risks might arise.
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that the charity operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Charities Act and Charities SORP 2019.
In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the charity's ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty. These included health and safety regulations and environmental regulations.
As a result of these procedures, we considered the particular areas that were susceptible to misstatement due to fraud were in respect of income recognition, management override and unrecognised grant commitments. Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:
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Reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements;
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Enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims;
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Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;
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Review income on a sample basis to supporting documentation including investment reports;
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Review on a sample basis of grant awards / correspondence with beneficiaries to verify completeness of grant commitments;
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In addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of the charity’s operations.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the inancial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the inancial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the inancial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report.
USE OF OUR REPORT
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and its trustees, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Lubbock Fine LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors Paternoster House 65 St Paul's Churchyard London EC4M 8AB
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Lubbock Fine LLP are eligible to act as auditors in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.
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THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Note Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 4 Investments 5 Total income and endowments Expenditure on: Raising funds 6 Charitable activities 7 Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) before net gains on investments Net gains on investments 13 Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Endowment funds 2024 £ - 16,109 16,109 2,952 - 2,952 13,157 38,782 51,939 609,311 51,939 661,250 |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 3,145 753,284 756,429 115,942 1,024,470 1,140,412 (383,983) 1,393,240 1,009,257 23,265,025 1,009,257 24,274,282 |
Total funds 2024 £ 3,145 769,393 772,538 118,894 1,024,470 1,143,364 (370,826) 1,432,022 1,061,196 23,874,336 1,061,196 24,935,532 |
Total funds 2023 £ 1,500 802,466 803,966 113,468 1,462,282 1,575,750 (771,784) 108,071 (663,713) 24,538,049 (663,713) 23,874,336 |
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements.
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THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEV¢XENT FUMD BALANCE SHEEr AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Fixgd assots T8ngibl8 assets Investsnent prcy Investments 14 4.762 525,000 22,839,059 15 16 525.OLKI 24,447.131 24,975,981 23,368,821 Curr•nt assèts 17 375.979 1.085.985 326.979 Investments 18 342,859 Cash at bank and in hand 1.U29.188 1,788,943 Creditors.. annts falllng thje vhthln on& 19 1800.6121 {858,6151 Not eurv•nt ass•ts 228.576 930,328 Total ass•ts less cnrt Ilabllltl•g 25.204.557 24.299.149 Credttors.. amounts faHing due ats m than one year Provisions for It8tMIIti8S 1115.1181 I153.7) 1236,2771 I188.5} 21 Total nèt ass•ts 24.935.532 23,874,336 Chaty fub)ds En(ly•rnentfvnds Restricted funds Unr8Strict8d lunds 661250 609,311 24.274.282 23.265.025 Total funds 24.935.532 23,874,336 The firsancial statements were apyoved and auiknsed for issue bythe Tnjstees and signeLI their behalf by.. Julran S Palfr•yman Chaimian Date.. 17 June 2025 The notes on pages 16 to 33 fomi oflhese finla1 slateme. Pag8 14
THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Note Cash flows from operating activities Net cash used in operating activities 25 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Proceeds from sale of investments Purchase of investments Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year |
2024 £ (561,021) (877) 4,570,111 (4,744,715) (175,481) (736,502) 1,412,964 676,462 |
2023 £ (384,806) (711) 3,984,077 (2,992,897) 990,469 605,663 807,301 1,412,964 |
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The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund is an unincorporated charity registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. Its registered address is Salisbury House, London Wall, London, EC2M 5QQ.
The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the Charity and rounded to the nearest £1.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Trustees have made this assessment based on the liquid investments held and strong cash position of the Charity. The Trustees have considered the impact of subsequent events in this decision.
Based on these assessments and having regard to the resources available to the entity, the Trustees have concluded that there is no material uncertainty and that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the Charity has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the Charity, can be reliably measured.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
Dividend income is accounted for on the accruals basis.
Rental income is accounted for on the accruals basis in line with the lease agreement.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
2.4 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
2.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
- Fixtures and fittings Over 5 years or 20% per annum - Office equipment Over 5 years or 20% per annum
2.7 Investment property
Where investment property has been purchased, they are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, investment property is revalued to the estimated market value when the trustees are aware of indications of material changes in market value.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
2.8 Investments
Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of Financial Activities.
2.9 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.10 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.11 Liabilities
Liabilities and provisions are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
2.12 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.13 Pensions
The Charity contributes to personal pension plans of the employees and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charity to the plans in respect of the year.
The Charity also has a commitment to former employees to pay unfunded pensions. Provisions for these liabilities are set out in note 21.
2.14 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Endowment funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each endowment fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
3. Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgment
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions:
The Charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
Pension provision
The Charity has a commitment to former employees to pay unfunded pensions. The provision comprises the unfunded pension liability for two ex employees. Assumptions have been made regarding the former employees life expectancy and the impact of inflation over the long term.
4. INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Donations 3,145 Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Donations 1,500 |
Total funds 2024 £ 3,145 |
|---|---|
| Total funds 2023 £ 1,500 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
5. INVESTMENT INCOME
| Rents received Dividends - UK equities Dividends - Overseas equities Interest - UK fixed interest equities Interest on cash deposits Rents received Dividends - UK Equities Dividends - Overseas equities Interest - UK fixed interest equities Interest on cash deposits |
Endowment funds 2024 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ £ - 8,316 15,485 566,984 - 165,221 - 12,763 624 - 16,109 753,284 Endowment funds 2023 Unrestricted funds 2023 £ £ - 8,316 15,624 629,710 - 137,003 - 11,155 658 - 16,282 786,184 |
Total funds 2024 £ 8,316 582,469 165,221 12,763 624 |
|---|---|---|
| 769,393 | ||
| Total funds 2023 £ 8,316 645,334 137,003 11,155 658 |
||
| 802,466 |
6. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COSTS
| Investment management fees Investment management fees |
Endowment funds 2024 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ £ 2,952 115,942 Endowment funds 2023 Unrestricted funds 2023 £ £ 2,467 111,001 |
Total funds 2024 £ 118,894 |
|---|---|---|
| Total funds 2023 £ 113,468 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
7. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Summary by fund type
| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Support costs 337,423 Grants payable 687,047 1,024,470 Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Support costs 325,899 Grants payable 1,136,383 1,462,282 |
Total 2024 £ 337,423 687,047 |
|---|---|
| 1,024,470 | |
| Total 2023 £ 325,899 1,136,383 |
|
| 1,462,282 |
Summary by expenditure type
| Support costs Grants payable Support costs Grants payable |
Staff costs 2024 Depreciation 2024 £ £ 171,239 1,789 - - 171,239 1,789 Staff costs 2023 Depreciation 2023 £ £ 172,210 1,661 - - 172,210 1,661 |
Other costs 2024 £ 164,395 687,047 851,442 Other costs 2023 £ 152,028 1,136,383 1,288,411 |
Total 2024 £ 337,423 687,047 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,024,470 | |||
| Total 2023 £ 325,899 1,136,383 |
|||
| 1,462,282 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
8. ANALYSIS OF GRANTS
| Grants to Institutions 2024 Grants to Individuals 2024 £ £ Grants payable 8,839 678,208 Grants to Institutions 2023 Grants to Individuals 2023 £ £ Regular grants 366,277 770,106 The Charity has made the following material grants to institutions during the year: 2024 £ Name of institution The Stock Exchange Clerks Fund 8,839 8,839 Analysis of grants to individuals 2024 £ Regular grants 584,823 Capped and emergency grants 88,033 Welfare organisations 5,352 678,208 |
Total funds 2024 £ 687,047 |
|---|---|
| Total funds 2023 £ 1,136,383 |
|
| 2023 £ 366,277 |
|
| 366,277 | |
| 2023 £ 674,459 92,997 2,650 |
|
| 770,106 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
9. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES
| Support costs Grants payable Support costs Grants payable |
Grant funding of activities 2024 £ - 687,047 687,047 Grant funding of activities 2023 £ - 1,136,383 1,136,383 |
Support costs 2024 £ 337,423 - 337,423 Support costs 2023 £ 325,899 - 325,899 |
Total funds 2024 £ 337,423 687,047 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,024,470 | |||
| Total funds 2023 £ 325,899 1,136,383 |
|||
| 1,462,282 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
9. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES (continued)
ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS
| Staff costs Depreciation Private health insurance Expenses visiting beneficiaries Postage, printing and stationery Office rental expense Bank charges Differences on foreign exchange Luncheon expenses Mobile phones Bad debt write off Governance costs Staff costs Depreciation Private health insurance Expenses visiting beneficiaries Postage, printing and stationery New office expenses Bank charges Differences on foreign exchange Mobile phones Governance costs |
Activities 2024 £ 171,239 1,789 69,235 1,854 1,296 32,602 265 7,340 602 329 14,261 36,611 337,423 Activities 2023 £ 172,210 1,661 72,687 2,846 1,059 32,323 375 4,138 395 38,205 325,899 |
Total funds 2024 £ 171,239 1,789 69,235 1,854 1,296 32,602 265 7,340 602 329 14,261 36,611 |
|---|---|---|
| 337,423 | ||
| Total funds 2023 £ 172,210 1,661 72,687 2,846 1,059 32,323 375 4,138 395 38,205 |
||
| 325,899 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10. AUDITORS' REMUNERATION
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Fees payable to the Charity's auditor for the audit of the Charity's annual | ||
| accounts | 14,250 | 14,250 |
| Fees payable to the Charity's auditor in respect of: | ||
| Other financial services | 7,387 | 2,923 |
11. STAFF COSTS
| Wages and salaries Social security costs Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes |
2024 £ 141,498 14,890 14,851 171,239 |
2023 £ 144,614 15,304 12,292 |
|---|---|---|
| 172,210 |
The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| No. | No. | |
| Employees | 2 | 2 |
The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was:
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | No. | ||
| In the band £60,001 | - £70,000 | 1 | 1 |
| In the band £80,001 | - £90,000 | 1 | - |
| In the band £90,001 | - £100,000 | - | 1 |
Key management personnel remuneration
The key management personnel of the charity comprise of the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary whose remuneration totalled £166,592 (2023 - £171,665).
12. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL).
During the year ended 31 December 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
13. NET GAINS/(LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS
| Realised gains on investments Unrealised losses on investments Realised gains on investment property |
2024 £ 709,789 723,679 - 1,433,468 |
2023 £ 95,006 (26,935) 40,000 108,071 |
|---|---|---|
14. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Cost or valuation At 1 January 2024 Additions At 31 December 2024 Depreciation At 1 January 2024 Charge for the year At 31 December 2024 Net book value At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 5,504 - 5,504 2,202 1,101 3,303 2,201 3,302 |
Office equipment £ 8,159 877 9,036 6,699 688 7,387 1,649 1,460 |
Total £ 13,663 877 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,540 | |||
| 8,901 1,789 |
|||
| 10,690 | |||
| 3,850 | |||
| 4,762 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
15. INVESTMENT PROPERTY
| Valuation At 1 January 2024 At 31 December 2023 |
Long term leasehold investment property £ 525,000 |
|---|---|
| 525,000 |
The investment property was revalued as at 31 December 2024 by the Trustees on an open market basis.
16. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
| Cost or valuation At 1 January 2024 Additions Disposals Revaluations At 31 December 2024 Net book value At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 |
Listed investments £ 22,839,059 4,744,715 (4,570,111) 1,433,468 |
|---|---|
| 24,447,131 | |
| 24,447,131 | |
| 22,839,059 |
17. DEBTORS
| Due within one year Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
2024 £ 2,495 350,231 352,726 |
2023 £ - 375,979 375,979 |
|---|---|---|
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
18. CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Unlisted investments (liquid) | 342,859 | 1,085,985 |
19. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Grants payable Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals |
2024 £ 740,489 6,780 853 52,490 800,612 |
2023 £ 804,912 11,025 467 42,211 |
|---|---|---|
| 858,615 |
20. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
| Grants payable 21. PROVISIONS At 1 January 2024 Amounts used |
2024 £ 115,118 |
2023 £ 236,277 |
|---|---|---|
| Unfunded retirement provision £ 188,536 (34,629) |
||
| 153,907 |
This provision comprises the unfunded pension liability for two ex employees. The total value of the provision is calculated based on the average life expectancy in the UK in 2024 and the payments are made in line with the pension plan with total payments made in the year of £34,629.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
22. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
STATEMENT OF FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR
| Unrestricted funds General funds Endowment funds Louis Sanders Holiday Fund Cecil Russell Nye Trust Fund K D Cochrane Fund Total of funds |
Balance at 1 January 2024 £ 23,265,025 10,359 12,284 586,668 609,311 23,874,336 |
Income £ 756,429 274 325 15,510 16,109 772,538 |
Expenditure £ (1,140,412) (50) (60) (2,842) (2,952) (1,143,364) |
Gains/ (Losses) £ 1,393,240 662 784 37,336 38,782 1,432,022 |
Balance at 31 December 2024 £ 24,274,282 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,245 13,333 636,672 |
|||||
| 661,250 | |||||
| 24,935,532 |
Endowment funds
The Louis Sanders Holiday Fund contributes towards the cost of temporary visits to the seaside or elsewhere for distressed persons qualified to receive assistance from The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund.
The Cecil Russell Nye Trust Fund was created in memory of the late Cecil Russell Nye, the income to be applied for charitable purposes.
The K D Cochrane Fund assists aged Members and former Members of The Stock Exchange and their wives.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
22. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (CONTINUED) STATEMENT OF FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR
| Unrestricted funds General Funds Endowment funds Louis Sanders Holiday Fund Cecil Russell Nye Trust Fund K D Cochrane Fund Total of funds |
Balance at 1 January 2023 £ 23,955,635 Balance at 1 January 2023 £ 9,899 11,741 560,774 582,414 24,538,049 |
Income £ 787,684 Income £ 278 328 15,676 16,282 803,966 |
Expenditure £ (1,573,283) Expenditure £ (42) (50) (2,375) (2,467) (1,575,750) |
Gains/ (Losses) £ 94,989 Gains/ (Losses) £ 224 265 12,593 13,082 108,071 |
Balance at 31 December 2023 £ 23,265,025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at 31 December 2023 £ 10,359 12,284 586,668 |
|||||
| 609,311 | |||||
| 23,874,336 |
23. SUMMARY OF FUNDS SUMMARY OF FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR
| General funds Endowment funds |
Balance at 1 January 2024 £ 23,265,025 609,311 23,874,336 |
Income £ 756,429 16,109 772,538 |
Expenditure £ (1,140,412) (2,952) (1,143,364) |
Gains/ (Losses) £ 1,393,240 38,782 1,432,022 |
Balance at 31 December 2024 £ 24,274,282 661,250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24,935,532 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
23. SUMMARY OF FUNDS (CONTINUED)
SUMMARY OF FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR
| General funds Endowment funds |
Balance at 1 January 2023 £ 23,955,635 582,414 24,538,049 |
Income £ 787,684 16,282 803,966 |
Expenditure £ (1,573,283) (2,467) (1,575,750) |
Gains/ (Losses) £ 94,989 13,082 108,071 |
Balance at 31 December 2023 £ 23,265,025 609,311 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23,874,336 |
24. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - CURRENT PERIOD
| Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Investment property Current assets Creditors due within one year Creditors due in more than one year Provisions for liabilities and charges Total |
Endowment funds 2024 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ £ - 3,850 661,250 23,785,881 - 525,000 - 1,029,188 - (800,612) - (115,118) - (153,907) 661,250 24,274,282 |
Total funds 2024 £ 3,850 24,447,131 525,000 1,029,188 (800,612 (115,118 (153,907 |
|---|---|---|
| 24,935,532 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
24. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS (continued)
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - PRIOR PERIOD
| Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Investment property Current assets Creditors due within one year Creditors due in more than one year Provisions for liabilities and charges Total |
Endowment funds 2023 Unrestricted funds 2023 £ £ - 4,762 609,311 22,229,748 - 525,000 - 1,788,943 - (858,615) - (236,277) - (188,536) 609,311 23,265,025 |
Total funds 2023 £ 4,762 22,839,059 525,000 1,788,943 (858,615) (236,277) (188,536) 23,874,336 |
|---|---|---|
RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING 25. ACTIVITIES
| Net income/expenditure for the period (as per Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Gains/(losses) on investments Gains/(losses) on investment property Decrease in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Increase/(decrease) in provisions Net cash used in operating activities |
2024 £ 1,061,196 1,789 (1,432,022) - 23,253 (180,608) (34,629) (561,021) |
2023 £ (663,713) 1,661 26,935 (40,000) 12,955 310,820 (33,464) (384,806) |
|---|---|---|
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
26. ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
| Cash at bank and in hand Liquid investments Total cash and cash equivalents |
2024 £ 333,603 342,859 676,462 |
2023 £ 326,979 1,085,985 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,412,964 |
27. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT
| Cash at bank and in hand Liquid investments |
At 1 January 2024 £ 326,979 1,085,985 1,412,964 |
Cash flows £ 6,624 (743,126) (736,502) |
At 31 December 2024 £ 333,603 342,859 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 676,462 |
28. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
At 31 December 2024 the Charity had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases as follows:
| Not later than 1 year Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years |
2024 £ 20,200 5,050 25,250 |
2023 £ 4,916 - |
|---|---|---|
| 4,916 |
29. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year, Jaswant Golan the husband of Jennifer Golan (Assistant Secretary) provided IT support services to the charity totalling £880 (2023 - £1,482).
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