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2022-03-31-accounts

Charity number: 245824

The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Unaudited

Trustees' report and financial statements

For the year ended 31 March 2022

The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Contents

Page
Trustees 1
Reference and administrative details of the charity and advisers 2
Trustees' report 3 - 6
Independent examiner's report 7 - 8
Statement of financial activities 9
Balance sheet 10
Notes to the financial statements 11 - 20

The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Trustees

For the year ended 31 March 2022

Trustees & officers

Rev M Griffin, Ex-Officio Trustee Mrs J Llewellin, Ex-Officio Trustee Mrs C Robinson, Ex-Officio Trustee

C B Wacher Esq - Chairman, Co-optative Trustee Mrs P Coare, Co-optative Trustee Canon C Gower, Co-optative Trustee Rev M Stace, Co-optative Trustee

L G Andrews Esq, Trustee Emeritus

Rev C C Barlow, Clerk (resigned 20 June 2022) Mr R Crick, Clerk (appointed 20 June 2022) T B Wacher Esq FCA, Treasurer

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Reference and administrative details of the charity and advisers For the year ended 31 March 2022

Regulator of Social Housing registration number

A3783

Charity registered number

245824

Principal office

St Martin and St Paul's Parish Office Church Street (St Pauls) Canterbury Kent CT1 1NH

Accountants

Kreston Reeves LLP Chartered Accountants 37 St Margaret's Street Canterbury Kent CT1 2TU

Bankers

Lloyds Bank plc 49 High Street Canterbury Kent CT1 2SE

Solicitors

Gardner Croft LLP 2 Castle Street Canterbury Kent CT1 2QH

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Trustees' report For the year ended 31 March 2022

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.

Objectives and Activities

Policies and objectives

The Charity Commission scheme governing the charity provides that almshouses shall be provided for poor persons of good character who (except in special cases to be approved by the Charity Commission) are inhabitants of Canterbury with, where possible, two almshouses being occupied by poor widows previously resident in the former ecclesiastical parish of St Paul Canterbury.

Activities for achieving objectives

The main objective of the Charity is met by the provision of almshouse accommodation in 6 almshouses at Lower Chantry Lane, Canterbury.

Further to this, the Charity will insure, repair, maintain and improve the Almshouse properties in its possession.

The Trustees have a discretion to apply surplus income for the benefit of any or all of the residents.

Subject to the above provisions concerning the qualifications for housing and to the practical limitations in the nature of the accommodation, including that no warden or care facilities are provided, the Trustees do not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, disability or other protected characteristics and will consider applicants from all parts of the community.

In pursuance of the Charity's objectives for the year, the Trustees have considered the Charities Commission guidance on public benefit and consider that this has been complied with.

Achievements and performance

Key financial performance indicators

The Charity’s key financial performance indicator is the level of almshouse occupancy. During the year, the Charity achieved 100% occupancy (2021: 100%).

The Charity also monitors the need for maintenance to the almshouses and the level of expenditure on the maintenance of the almshouses. During the year maintenance expenditure was £17,020 (2021: £1,502). The level of expenditure incurred in any year reflects the implementation of recommendations arising out of the Charity's last Quinquennial inspection and other matters identified as requiring attention in each period.

During the year, the charity’s listed investments showed an overall return (comprising the movement in the underlying asset value and distributions received) of a positive 12.3% (2021: positive 27.6%), this compares to a total return on the FTSE all share index of positive 13.0% (2021 positive 26.7%).

Review of activities

With Covid-19 pandemic restrictions lifted, there were three meetings of the Trustees during the year from April 1st, 2021, to March 31st 2021 - all chaired by Mr. Christopher Wacher. Mrs Pamela Coare facilitated meetings of our Executive Committee assisting the Trustees of the Charity to fulfil its stated aims and objectives.

A major administrative task during the year was revision of the Charity Commission Scheme governing the Charity, following Canterbury City Council’s agreement to terminate the arrangement under which they had previously nominated two Trustees. The revision gave the Trustees the right to appoint two additional Trustees by Co-option, and Michael Stace was appointed as one of them.

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Trustees' report (continued) For the year ended 31 March 2022

Review of activities (continued)

The 2021 Quinquennial Report was received by the Trustees and maintenance works of around £30,000 were agreed and put in hand. Sadly, a valued historic but now diseased cherry tree had to be removed from the grounds, and as the year ended, Fire Safety checks on the Almshouses were awaiting implementation.

All Trustees and Officers are greatly valued for their services to the Charity and the administrative work of the Charity has been conducted by exchange of e-mails as well as correspondence. Throughout the year, Trustees have maintained pastoral contact with residents to ensure their safety and well-being, and after twelve years in office, the Revd Clive Barlow relinquished his Clerkship on 20th June 2022 and was thanked for his services to the Charity.

[Chairman's Note: We are both grateful and lucky to have had Clive Barlow as Clerk to the Charity for the past 12 years (and saddened by but understanding of his decision to retire). He has continued a succession of Clerks whose dedicated involvement in the Charity and attention to detail and procedure and care for the almshouse residents has been a benefit and encouragement to all. On behalf of all the trustees and almshouse residents I give him sincere thanks.]

Within the requirements of the Bribery Act 2010 the Trustees continue to recognise their legal duty to safeguard the charity’s assets and to act with such skill and care as is reasonable in all circumstances, using where necessary their professional skill and knowledge.

Annual Returns required by ‘Homes England’ and the Charity Commission were completed and submitted electronically by Mr Tom Wacher, Hon. Treasurer. The 2022/2023 budget was discussed and agreed, and the Weekly Maintenance Contribution to be paid by each resident and following the outcome of the Quinquennial Inspection Report remains as it was for 2021-2022 .

Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The principal risks which the Charity faces are in relation to the level of almshouse occupancy that the Charity achieves, the maintenance of the Charity’s almshouses and the performance of the Charity’s investments.

These risks and uncertainties are monitored through the use of key performance indicators as set out above.

Financial review (including reserves and investment policy)

The Charity's total reserves are £488,806 (2021: £472,967). Of this £256,019 (2021: £256,019) relates to the cost of the Charity's property and £89,251 (2021: £82,131) of permanent endowment funds are held in income generating investments. The remaining £143,536 (2021: £134,817) is available for the Charity's everyday expenditure and other designated purposes, of this £83,852 (2021: £76,047) is held in income generating investments with the balance held on short term deposit or instant access accounts. Reserves are reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure that they are adequate to fulfil the Charity's continuing obligations.

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Trustees' report (continued) For the year ended 31 March 2022

Structure, governance and management

Constitution

The Charity is managed under a Charity Commission Scheme dated 7 September 1987, as amended by Trustee resolution of 8 July 2021, from an amalgamation of the Thomas Sankey Cooper and Henry Cooper Almshouses and the Charity of John Adkinson for Almshouses.

The Charity was registered by the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales on 13 December 1965 and numbered 245824. It is also registered with the Regulator of Social Housing (previously the Homes and Communities Agency and the Tenant Services Authority) as a Housing Association numbered A3783.

There have been no changes in the objectives since the last annual report.

Method of appointment or election of Trustees

Ex-officio Trustees are the Rector and Churchwardens of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Martin and St Paul, Canterbury. Co-optative Trustees are appointed for a term of five years by resolution of the Trustees.

The names of the Trustees who served during the year are shown on page 1.

Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees

Once a new Trustee is appointed, they are given a copy of the Charity Commission Scheme, a set of the last accounts and a brief history of the Charity. They are encouraged to visit an almshouse to better their understanding of the Charity's activities.

Trustees are kept up to date as they receive regular updates from the Charity Commission.

Future developments

The Charity will continue to monitor the level of its maintenance contributions and the standard of its almshouse properties to achieve as high a level of occupancy as possible. Over the last 5 years, occupancy has averaged over 98% and the Charity budgets to achieve an occupancy level of 92.5%.

As noted above, during the year, the Charity continued its investment in the maintenance and improvement of the almshouses resulting in total repair and maintenance expenditure of £17,020 (2021: £1,502). In addition to providing for general maintenance costs, the Charity sets aside amounts for cyclical and extraordinary maintenance costs in line with the guidance provided by the Almshouse Association which in the year totalled £8,256 (2021: £8,034). Designated balances carried forward on these funds total £60,990 (2021: £65,340). Costs can fluctuate significantly between actual and amounts set aside depending on the scheduling of works arising from the Charity's latest Quinquennial inspection and matters arising in the year.

The Charity’s Executive committee monitor the performance of the Charity’s investments to ensure that the return generated on the investments is appropriate to the risk profile of those investments and the Charity’s own risk profile.

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The Coop•r and Adkinson Almshouse Charlty Trustoes. report (contlnued) For the year ended 31 March 2022 Trustees. responsibllltles statement The Trustees are r&sponsible for preparing the Tnjstees, report and the financial slatemenls in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom A¢¢ounling Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Pracb'*l. The law applicable lo charrties in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each fir￿nCIal year which give a trLse and fair view of the stale of affairs of the char￿ and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In p￿parIng these financial slatemenlg, the Trustees are required lo.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP IFRS 1021., make judgments and acci)unting eslimales that are reasonable and prudent,. state whether appliGable UK Accounting Standards {FRS 1021 have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in Ihe financial statements., prepare the financial ststemenls on the going Concem basis unless il is inappropriate to presume that the charity will Continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain the Charills transactions and disclose wth reasonable accuracy al any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wlh the Charities Act 2011. the Charity (Account5 and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charty and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Th￿ report was approved by the Trustees, on and signed on their behaw by.. C B Wach8r Esq - Chairman, Co-optalive Trustee Rev M Grrffin, Ex￿fFIci0 Trustee Page 6

The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Independent examiner's report For the year ended 31 March 2022

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity (the 'charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022.

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. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the charity'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 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.

I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no 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 charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 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.

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Independent examiner's report (continued) For the year ended 31 March 2022

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.

Signed:

Dated:

R L Sellers FCCA

Kreston Reeves LLP 37 St Margaret's Street Canterbury Kent CT1 2TU

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Statement of financial activities For the year ended 31 March 2022

Endowment
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Note
2022
£
2022
£
Income and endowments from:
Charitable activities
3
-
21,064
Investments
2
-
4,631
Total income and endowments
-
25,695
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
-
24,781
Total expenditure
-
24,781
Net income before investment gains
-
914
Net gains on investments
8
7,120
7,805
Net income before other recognised gains
and losses
7,120
8,719
Net movement in funds
7,120
8,719
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
82,131
390,836
Total funds carried forward
89,251
399,555
Total
funds
2022
£
21,064
4,631
25,695
24,781
24,781
914
14,925
15,839
15,839
472,967
488,806
Total
funds
2021
£
21,524
4,713
26,237
10,162
10,162
16,075
30,556
46,631
46,631
426,336
472,967

The notes on pages 11 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

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Th¢ C¢)opor and Adkinson Almshouse Chaflty Balance sh•at As at 31 March 2022 2022 2021 Note Flxgd assets Tangible assets Investments 256,019 173,103 256,019 158,178 429.122 414,197 Curr•nt assgts Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 253 75.794 1,681 59,506 76,047 61,187 Credltors.. amounts falllng due within one year 10 {16.363) {2,417) Net GU￿ent assets 59.684 58.770 Net assets 488,806 472,967 Charlty Funds Endowment funds Unrestricted funds 12 12 89,251 399,555 82,131 390,836 Total funds 488,806 472,967 The financial Statements were approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf, by.. C B Wacher Esq - Chalrman, CovOPtativ• Trustee Rev M Griffln, The notes on pages 11 to 20 foTm part of these financial stslements. -officlo Trust Page 10

The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2022

1. Accounting policies

The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity is an unincorporated charity registered in England and Wales.

The Charity's principal office is at St Martin and St Paul's Parish Office, Church Street (St Pauls), Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NH.

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. 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 United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and Charities Act 2011.

The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

1.2 Going concern

The Trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Charity to continue as a going concern. The Trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of at least one year from the date of authorisation for issue of the financial statements and have concluded that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern, thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 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 fair value cannot be measured reliably in which case they are measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and shown in the heading ‘Gains/(losses) on investments’ in the Statement of financial activities.

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2022

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation.

The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouses were constructed circa 1900 and £1,750 has been attributed to the original cost. The Housing property's costs relate to improvements carried out since 1987 which were funded by a Housing Association grant; a mortgage loan from Housing Corporation secured by a charge on housing, land and buildings; and from the Charity's own resources.

The Charity capitalises expenditure in relation to the construction or extension of its properties. Expenditure relating to the replacement of an asset that already exists, including expenditure when due to the passage of time the replacement asset is considered to be an improvement on the original asset, is written off to the income and expenditure account.

The estimated residual values of the Charity's freehold properties are considered to be in excess of this net book value. The Trustees are of the opinion that any depreciation in respect of the Charity's freehold properties would be immaterial and consequently no provision is made in the accounts for such depreciation in order to achieve a fair presentation. The Trustees will review these properties on an annual basis on order to ensure that no provision for impairment is required.

1.5 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.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

The Permanent Endowment Fund is managed on an income only basis. Monies are held in fixed asset investments with the income from these investments being applied to further the objectives of the Charity. Movements in the capital value of the investments are retained within the Permanent Endowment Fund.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

1.6 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.

1.7 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.

Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the charity's operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2022

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.8 Government grants

The Charity has received Housing Association Grant (HAG) from the Housing Corporation towards the cost of fixed asset development. Under the Charities SORP 2019, the Charity has recognised all of this income as grant income in the year that it is received and the performance conditions are met. HAG is repayable under certain circumstances, primarily following the sale of a property but will normally be restricted to net proceeds of sale.

1.9 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 Bank.

1.10 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. Investment income

Endowment
funds
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
2022
£
Other investment income
-
4,631
Total 2021
-
4,713
Incoming resources from charitable activities
Endowment
funds
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
2022
£
Weekly maintenance contributions
-
21,064
Total 2021
-
21,524
Total
funds
2022
£
4,631
4,713
Total
funds
2022
£
21,064
21,524
Total
funds
2021
£
4,713
Total
funds
2021
£
21,524

3. Incoming resources from charitable activities

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2022

4. Charitable activities

Endowment
funds
2022
£
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Insurance
1,364
Repairs and maintenance
17,020
Gifts to residents
450
Essential services grants
1,320
Electricity and water rates
203
Gardening
2,240
Window cleaning
210
Subscriptions
508
Sundry
77
Honoraria
500
Postage and stationery
Accountancy fees
890



Total
24,782
Total
funds
2022
£
1,364
17,020
450
1,320
203
2,240
210
508
77
500
-
890

24,782
Total
funds
2021
£
1,266
1,502
450
1,320
149
2,804
150
495
35
1,000
27
964
10,162

In 2021, all expenditure was from unrestricted funds.

5. Net income/(expenditure)

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2021 - £NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2021 - £NIL).

During the year, 1 Trustee was reimbursed for out of pocket expenses which totalled £62 for the year (2021 - £702).

6. Auditors' remuneration

The Independent Examiner's remuneration amounts to an Independent Examination fee of £ 890 (2021 - £ 964).

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2022

7. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets
Housing
Land and
buildings
£
Cost
At 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022 256,019

The Almshouses were constructed circa 1900. £1,750 is attributed to the original cost. The above details relate to the original cost and improvements carried out since 1987 which were funded by a Housing Corporation Grant of £178,697 and Residual Mortgage Loan of £33,355 now fully repaid. The balance of £43,968 was provided from the Charity's own resources.

All the land and buildings held are freehold and all the properties are for the occupation of almspersons. There are 6 Almshouses.

The carrying value of the Almshouses is substantially less than its market value in the opinion of the Trustees. The almshouses are currently insured for £1,052,660 (2021: £1,000,000).

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2022

8. Fixed asset investments

Market value
At 1 April 2021
Revaluations
At 31 March 2022
Historical cost
Listed
securities
£
158,178
14,925
173,103
108,956

Historical cost

Material investments

COIF Charities Investment Fund - income units
Schroders Equity Fund - accumulation units
M&G NAACIF - income units
31 March
2022
£
89,251
23,808
60,044
173,103
31 March
2021
£
82,131
19,910
56,137
158,178

Material restrictions

The scheme for the regulation of the Charity provides that up to £28,537 may be applied towards the cost of repairing and modernising the Almshouses but that any such loan by the Permanent Endowment Fund shall be repaid by a sinking fund over a period of thirty years by investment into a separate designated account.

9. Debtors

9.
Debtors
Other debtors and prepayments
10.
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other creditors and accruals
2022
£
253
2022
£
15,483
880
16,363
2021
£
1,681
2021
£
1,588
829
2,417

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2022

11. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Endowment
funds
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
2022
£
Tangible fixed assets
-
256,019
Fixed asset investments
89,251
83,852
Current assets
-
76,047
Creditors due within one year
-
(16,363)
89,251
399,555
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
Endowment
funds
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
2021
£
Tangible fixed assets
-
256,019
Fixed asset investments
82,131
76,047
Current assets
-
61,187
Creditors due within one year
-
(2,417)
82,131
390,836
Total
funds
2022
£
256,019
173,103
76,047
(16,363)
488,806
Total
funds
2021
£
256,019
158,178
61,187
(2,417)
472,967

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2022

12. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Balance at
1 April 2021
£
Designated funds
Cyclical Repair Fund
35,804
Extraordinary Repair Fund
29,536
65,340
General funds
General Funds
325,496
Total Unrestricted funds
390,836
Endowment funds
Endowment Funds
82,131
Total of funds
472,967
Statement of funds - prior year
Balance at
1 April 2020
£
Designated funds
Cyclical Repair Fund
31,218
Extraordinary Repair Fund
20,415
51,633
General Funds
306,658
Endowment Funds
68,045
Income
£
-
-
-
25,695
25,695
-
25,695
Income
£
-
-
-
26,237
-
Expenses
£
(1,021)
(15,483)
(16,504)
(8,277)
(24,781)
-
(24,781)
Expenses
£
(400)
-
(400)
(9,762)
-
Transfers
in/out
£
5,124
3,132
8,256
(8,256)
-
-
-
Transfers
in/out
£
4,986
3,048
8,034
(8,034)
-
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
3,898
3,898
3,907
7,805
7,120
14,925
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
6,073
6,073
10,397
14,086
Balance at
31 March
2022
£
39,907
21,083
60,990
338,565
399,555
89,251
488,806
Balance at
31 March
2021
£
35,804
29,536
65,340
325,496
82,131

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2022

12. Statement of funds (continued)

Summary of funds - current year

Balance at
1 April 2021
£
Designated funds
65,340
General funds
325,496
390,836
Endowment funds
82,131
472,967
Summary of funds - prior year
Balance at
1 April 2020
£
Designated funds
51,633
General funds
306,658
358,291
Endowment funds
68,045
426,336
Income
£
-
25,695
25,695
-
25,695
Income
£
-
26,237
26,237
-
26,237
Expenses
£
(16,504)
(8,277)
(24,781)
-
(24,781)
Expenses
£
(400)
(9,762)
(10,162)
-
(10,162)
Transfers
in/out
£
8,256
(8,256)
-
-
-
Transfers
in/out
£
8,034
(8,034)
-
-
-
Gains/
(Losses)
£
3,898
3,907
7,805
7,120
14,925
Gains/
(Losses)
£
6,073
10,397
16,470
14,086
30,556
Balance at
31 March
2022
£
60,990
338,565
399,555
89,251
488,806
Balance at
31 March
2021
£
65,340
325,496
390,836
82,131
472,967

Designated fund - Cyclical Repair Fund

The scheme for the regulation of the Charity requires that the Trustees shall establish a reserve fund for the purpose of providing for those items of ordinary maintenance and repair which recur at infrequent intervals. The minimum annual sum to be set aside as advised by the Almshouse association is £854 per dwelling (total £5,124). Costs are charged to the income and expenditure account in the year in which they are incurred.

Designated fund - Extraordinary Repair Fund

The scheme for the regulation of the Charity requires that the Trustees shall establish a reserve fund for the purpose of providing for extraordinary repair, improvement or rebuilding of the Almshouses. The minimum annual sum to be set aside as advised by the Almshouse association is £522 per dwelling (total £3,132). Costs of extraordinary repairs are charged to the income and expenditure account in the year in which they are incurred, costs of rebuilding the Almshouses would be treated as capital expenditure.

Endowment fund

Income from the Charity's permanent endowment is available to be applied against the Charity's general expenditure. Movements in the value of the permanent endowment funds held as fixed asset investments are retained in the permanent endowment fund to fund future expenditure.

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The Cooper and Adkinson Almshouse Charity

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2022

13. Related party transactions

Except as disclosed in note 5 above, there have been no transactions with any related parties of the Charity.

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