THE FOX & CREWDSON CHARITY
Registered Charity No 245571
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2023
THE FOX AND CREWDSON CHARITY
INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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1. Report of the Trustees
3. Report of the Independent Examiner
4. Statement of Financial Activities
5. Balance Sheet
6. Notes to the Accounts
THE FOX AND CREWDSON CHARITY TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The purpose of the charity is to provide homes for needy women of good character who are not less than 50 years old and who are resident in Devon or Cornwall at the time of appointment. The charity is registered with the Charity Commission – charity number 245571.
The scheme was approved by the Charity Commission on 23rd June 1966.
During the year 8 units were occupied for the entire year. At the year end 2 units were still empty and wouldn’t be advertised til the new year.
The property has been maintained in good order during the year.
The surplus for the year amounted to £36,711 (2022: £15,218). The charity charges all repairs to the income and expenditure account as they arise. General reserves now stand at £499,998 (including investments of £392,237) of which free reserves were £105,868. The Trustees’ objective is to retain investments to produce income in order to maintain the charity’s activities in the future. The Trustees believe that this level of reserve is necessary to meet this objective.
Where there was a requirement for new trustees, these would be identified and appointed by the remaining trustees. The induction of any new trustee involves awareness of a trustee's responsibilities, the governing document, administrative procedures, the history and philosophical approach of the charity. A new trustee would receive copies of the previous year's annual report and accounts and a copy of the Charity Commission leaflet 'The Essential Trustee: What you need to Know'.
The trustees have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed and consider that all reasonable precautions have been taken.
Our main activities and whom we try to help are described above. All our charitable activities focus on providing accommodation to those in need and are undertaken to further our charitable activities for the public benefit.
The trustees in office during the year were:
Michael Evans Gina Evans John Lawson Richard White Jenny Deakin Robert Jubb
The Principal office address is; 77 Alcester Street, Plymouth, PL2 1EE
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Trustees’ responsibilities
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period. In preparing those accounts, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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follow applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts;
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prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue its operations.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the trustees on …………..
John Lawson
Michael Evans
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THE FOX AND CREWDSON CHARITY
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE FOX AND CREWDSON CHARITY
On accounts for the year ended 31st December 2023
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Fox & Crewdson Charity ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements 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.
Independent examiner's statement
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements 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.
I have no concerns and have come across no other 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.
M KEANE WESTCOTTS (SW) LLP Chartered Accountants 3 Longbridge Road Marsh Mills PLYMOUTH PL6 8LT
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THE FOX AND CREWDSONS CHARITY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Note Unrestricted Endowment Funds Funds £ £ Income and Expenditure Incoming Resources Rents Due from Tenants 2 43,290 - Investment Income 3 5,097 - Interest 14 - Total Incoming Resources 48,401 - Resources Expended Direct charitable expenditure 4 38,544 - Total Resources Expended 38,544 - Net Incoming resources for the Year 9,857 - Other Recognised Gains and Losses Unrealised gains/(losses) on investments 26,854 - Net Movement in Funds 36,711 - Balances brought forward at 1 January 2023 463,287 35,466 Balances carried forward at 31 December 2023 499,998 35,466 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 43,290 5,097 14 |
Total Funds 2022 £ 44,180 13,410 - |
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| 48,401 | 57,590 | |
| 38,544 | 31,425 | |
| 38,544 | 31,425 | |
| 9,857 26,854 |
26,165 (10,947) |
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| 36,711 498,753 |
15,218 483,535 |
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| 535,464 | 498,753 |
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THE FOX AND CREWDSON CHARITY
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Notes 2023 Fixed Assets £ Freehold Land Fox House & improvements at cost 57,348 Less Housing Association Grant (20,227) 6 37,121 Plant & Machinery 6 238 General Investments 7 392,237 429,596 Current Assets Debtors 9 2,753 Cash at Bank & In Hand 8 105,711 108,464 Liabilities : amounts falling due within one year 10 2,597 Net Current Assets 105,868 Total Assets less Current Liabilities 535,464 Funds Unrestricted 15 499,998 Crewdson Endowment Fund 15 35,466 535,464 |
2022 £ 57,348 (20,227) |
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| 37,121 280 362,958 |
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| 400,359 1,463 98,525 |
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| 99,988 1,594 |
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| 98,394 | |
| 498,753 | |
| 463,287 35,466 |
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| 498,753 |
These accounts were approved by the Trustees on …...............
Trustees
John Lawson
Michael P Evans
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THE FOX AND CREWDSON CHARITY YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
1 Accounting Policies
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(a) These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.
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(b) The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland': - The requirements of section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
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(c) Housing properties are stated at cost. No depreciation is provided because the trustees are of the opinion that the site value is considerably in excess of the 'net book amount'. Depreciation is provided at 15% on plant and machinery on a reducing balance basis
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(d) Investments are stated at market values. The historical costs plus accumulated income as at balance sheet date are stated by way of note.
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(e) A financial asset or a financial liabilty is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
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(f) Gross Rents represents maintenance contributions receivable.
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(g) Donations and legacies are accounted for when received.
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(h) Expenditure is allocated in the year in which it is incurred.
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(i) Given the level of reserves, there are no material uncertainties about the charities ability to continue as a going concern.
2 Turnover From Lettings
2023 £ £ Gross Rents on full occupancy 48,840 Less Additional Paid/(Voids) (5,550) Net income from rents and services 43,290
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THE FOX AND CREWDSON CHARITY YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued)
| 3 Investment Income Dividends and interest from quoted investments: M & G - National Association of Almshouses 7IM 4 Direct Charitable Expenditure Repairs and Renewals Subscriptions & licences Rates and Water Electricity Insurance Adverts Examiner's fee Governance costs Wages Depreciation |
2023 £ - 5,097 5,097 2023 £ 15,702 - 1,658 1,044 1,390 - 750 4,823 13,135 42 38,544 |
2022 £ 13,410 - |
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| 13,410 | ||
| 2022 £ 13,596 284 2,591 576 1,227 60 708 1,177 11,158 49 |
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| 31,426 |
5 Transactions with Trustees
No Trustee received remuneration in relation to the activities of the Charity. Trustees did not claim travel expenses in the period (2022: £Nil).
6 Fixed Assets
| Fixed Assets | |||
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| Cost: At 1 January 2023 Additions At 31 December 2023 Depreciation: At 1 January 2023 Charge for Year At 31 December 2023 Net Book Value At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2021 |
Freehold Property 37,121 - 37,121 - - - 37,121 37,121 |
Plant & Machinery 5,948 - 5,948 5,668 42 5,710 238 280 |
Total 43,069 - |
| 43,069 | |||
| 5,668 42 |
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| 5,710 | |||
| 37,359 | |||
| 37,401 |
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THE FOX AND CREWDSON CHARITY YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued)
| 7 Investments at Market Value M&G Multi Asset fund: Brought forward Transfer to 7IM Market movement Carried forward 7IM Portfolio: Brought forward Transfer from M&G Market movement Carried forward 8 Cash at Bank Lloyd's Bank Deposit Account Lloyd's Bank Current Account 9 Debtors Prepayments 10 Creditors Rent creditors Accruals Wages & PAYE/NIC 11 Crewdson Endowment Fund Balance Brought Forward Fund as at 31 December 2023 |
2023 £ - - - - 362,958 - 29,279 392,237 2023 £ 1,544 104,167 105,711 2023 £ 2,753 2,753 2023 £ 1,260 1,336 - 2,597 |
2022 £ 360,676 (361,870) 1,194 |
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| - 361,870 1,088 |
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| 362,958 | ||
| 2022 £ 1,530 96,995 |
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| 98,525 | ||
| 2022 £ 1,463 |
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| 1,463 | ||
| 2022 £ 870 702 22 |
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| 1,594 | ||
| £ 35,466 |
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| 35,466 |
The fund represents the cost of the freehold land less the Housing Association grant.
12 Staff Costs
The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year is 1 (2022: 1) There are no employees who received total remuneration exceeding £60,000
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THE FOX AND CREWDSON CHARITY YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued)
13 Related Party Transactions
There were no related party transactions in the reporting period.
14 Independent Examination Fees
Fees payable to the independent examiner for the independent examination of the financial statements totalled £744 (2022: £708).
15 Fund Analysis
Unrestricted Funds
| At 01/01/23 | Income | Expenditure | Gains/(Losses) | At 31/12/23 | ||
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General funds | 463,287 | 48,401 | (38,544) | 26,854 | 499,998 | |
| At 01/01/22 | Income | Expenditure | Gains/(Losses) | At 31/12/22 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General funds | 448,069 | 57,590 | (31,425) | (10,947) | 463,287 | |
| Endownment Funds | ||||||
| Unrealised | ||||||
| At 01/01/23 | Income | Expenditure | Gains/(Losses) | At 31/12/23 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Endownment funds | 35,466 | - | - | - | 35,466 | |
| Unrealised | ||||||
| At 01/01/22 | Income | Expenditure | Gains/(Losses) | At 31/12/22 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Endownment funds | 35,466 | - | - | - | 35,466 | |
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| Unrestricted | Endownment | Total | ||||
| Funds | Funds | Funds 2023 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Fixed assets | 394,130 | 35,466 | 429,596 | |||
| Current assets | 108,464 | - | 108,464 | |||
| Creditors less than 1 year | (2,597) | - | (2,597) | |||
| 499,998 | 35,466 | 535,464 | ||||
| Unrestricted | Endownment | Total | ||||
| Funds | Funds | Funds 2022 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Fixed assets | 364,893 | 35,466 | 400,359 | |||
| Current assets | 99,988 | - | 99,988 | |||
| Creditors less than 1 year | (1,594) | - | (1,594) | |||
| 463,287 | 35,466 | 498,753 |
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