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2024-12-31-accounts

Charity registration number 247190 (England and Wales)

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Current Trustees Mr M Henderson (Chairman)
Ms Charlotte Lambeth ( Vice Chairman)
Rev S R Swarbrick
Ms A J Foreman
Mr P Keeling
Ms S Johnson
Mrs A Wiseman
Ms J Russell (Appointed 22 July 2024)
Clerk to the Trustees Mr A Hemmings
Simpkins Edwards LLP
The Summit
Woodwater Park
Pynes Hill
Exeter
EX2 5WS
Charity number 247190
Auditor Streets Audit LLP
2 Barnfield Crescent
Exeter
EX1 1QT
Bankers Natwest
Exeter Branch
59 High Street
Exeter
Devon
EX4 3DL
Investment advisors Investec
The Senate
Southernhay Gardens
Exeter
EX1 1QA

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 4
Statement of trustees' responsibilities 5
Independent auditor's report 6 - 8
Statement of financial activities 9
Balance sheet 10
Statement of cash flows 11
Notes to the financial statements 12 - 27

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "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).

Objectives and activities

The main objective of the Charity is to provide almshouse accommodation for poor people who are inhabitants of the City of Exeter. The Trustees must ensure that adequate funds are available to maintain and improve both the almshouses and the charity's investment properties.

Other objectives of the Charity, set out in their order of priority, are to:

The income of the Serle Charity may be applied in relieving conditions of need or hardship generally or individually for persons living in the City of Exeter. ln exceptional circumstances, the Trustees may apply this income to individuals outside the City of Exeter.

The Trustees have reviewed the Charity Commission's guidance on the requirement to report on public benefit. The Board is satisfied that the work of the charity, as described above, accords with its stated objects and provides tangible public benefit to a wide section and to those who live within the charity's area of benefit; the criteria used to assess those who may benefit are not unreasonably restrictive.

The Scheme authorises payment of grants as indicated in the objectives. It is the Trustees' policy to consider applications for assistance towards repairs to the Churches of St Petrock and St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree on the basis of the merits of the application and the funds available in the context of the total funds required. At present no religious services are held in St Petrock's Church and there is no minister responsible for holding such services. Thus payments of grants are not being made in respect of these activities. The policy regarding benefits for residents has been operated for many years and is to give each resident a small monetary gift at Christmas.

Achievements and performance

The principal activities are the management of the charity's properties and investments so as to provide almshouse accommodation and to safeguard the future of the charity. The occupancy of both the investment properties and almshouses continues to be satisfactory.

During the period under review, investment income levels increased by £125,935 to £392,468; however, this increase reflects an 18-month period against a comparative 12-month period. At the period end, the total portfolio valuation was £Nil due to the investment portfolios being transferred to the new CIO. The Trustees are satisfied with the investment portfolio manager's report.

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Financial review

The statement of financial activities shows that, in the period to 31 December 2024, the charity received incoming resources of £1,172,877. The resources expended were £297,411 on the costs of raising funds (being the management of investment properties at Queen Street), £692,645 on charitable activities and £179,882 on other costs.

The incoming resources recorded in the unrestricted funds column of the SOFA represent funds which can be used in the furtherance of any of the charity's objectives.

The incoming resources shown in the restricted funds column of the SOFA can only be used for the purposes specified by the Scheme for each of the four individual restricted funds. ln some cases the Scheme also specifies that a minimum annual transfer be made to the fund. All of these Scheme requirements have been complied with during the year under review.

Net current assets amounted to £Nil at the end of the period due to all assets and liabilities transferring to the new CIO at 30 November 2024.

The balance sheet shows the sound financial stewardship that the charity has shown to date.

The restricted funds may only be used for the purposes specified by the Scheme. They are essential reserves which enable the charity to pay for expenditure which occurs at irregular or infrequent intervals. The period end balances on the restricted funds were nil. However, the balances before the transfer to the new CIO on 30 November 2024 were:

· Property Extraordinary Repair Fund:
 £436,533
· Church of St Petrock ERIF: £82,612
· Cyclical Maintenance Fund:
 £486,913
· Reserve Fund: £57,000

The balance of the Reserve fund is lower than the minimum balance stated in 1.2 of the Accounting Policies. The Trustees made the decision, during the period, that all Almshouses would be refurbished to a standard model. As a result of this decision, any Almshouse, where a resident leaves, is being refurbished and these refurbishments are being funded by the Reserve fund. Once refurbishments have been carried out, ordinary maintenance carried out on resident changes will be funded by the Cyclical Maintenance fund.

The charity's policy is to maintain sufficient general funds to enable the trustees to maintain the charity's day to day activities, whilst being in a position to react to any unexpected non-repair expenditure. The trustees consider it appropriate to hold unrestricted funds equal to at least six months operations (£342,860 based on the 2024 financial statements). Over the last few years, the charity has also been managing unrestricted funds to enable it to fund the purchase and refurbishment of Dunsford Gardens.

The charity is taking a prudent approach until it has substantially reduced the long-term loan that was taken out to fund the purchase of Dunsford Gardens. Beyond that, the trustees have established a ‘Way Forward’ committee to consider utilisation of the surplus should it be maintained in the future. This aspiration has been curtailed to some extent by the pandemic which has impacted mainly on the investment property rental income.

Risk Management

The Trustees have reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed. They are satisfied that the Charity's procedures adequately address the risk and mitigate the potential effects.

The Trustees' investment policy aims to safeguard the capital value of the Trust's investments whilst also generating income. ln this way the Trustees are able to keep charges made to almshouse residents to levels below those charged by non-charitable landlords. The contributions made by the almshouse residents are intended to cover the basic costs of maintaining and servicing the almshouses. Thus the investment portfolio managers have been instructed to invest on a long term basis with a view to capital appreciation.

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Structure, governance and management

The Charity is a Trust established by a scheme dated 7 April 1994 ("The Scheme") which the Charity Commissioners agreed be deemed to have commenced on 25 June 1993. The Charity is a Registered Charity (number 247190). The Scheme and any subsequent amending Schemes are the governing documents of the Charity.

The trustees resolved in 2023 that the unincorporated trust should be converted into a Charitable Incorporation Organisation (CIO) as defined in the Charities Act 2011. St Petrock and Heavitree Parish Lands Charity was registered with a CIO foundation constitution on 13 May 2024 and the Charity Commission approved on 14 August 2024 the transfer of assets and liabilities from St Petrock and Heavitree Parish Lands Charity (The Parish Lands Charity) to the new CIO. The trustees entered into a General Vesting Declaration and a Transfer Agreement for the transfer to take effect on 30 November 2024.

The new charity operates under St Petrock and Heavitree Parish Lands Charity (1208213).

The trustees who served during the period and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr M Henderson (Chairman) Ms Charlotte Lambeth ( Vice Chairman) Mr G Murrin (Resigned 1 August 2024) Mrs G S Harflett (Resigned 22 April 2024) Rev S R Swarbrick Mrs J Grainger (Resigned 21 October 2024) Ms A J Foreman Mr P Keeling Ms S Johnson Mrs A Wiseman Mrs L Woodward (Resigned 22 April 2024) P J Densham (Resigned 22 January 2024) Ms J Russell (Appointed 22 July 2024)

The body of Trustees, when complete, comprises eleven co-opted Trustees, two Trustees nominated by the PCC of Central Exeter and one Trustee nominated by the PCC of St Michael & All Angels, Heavitree. The first eleven coopted Trustees can hold office for life. Future co-opted Trustees are appointed by resolution of the Trustees and hold office for five years. Nominated Trustees are also appointed by resolution of the Trustees and hold office for four years.

The Trustees meet on a regular quarterly basis, but special meetings can be called if necessary. During the period, all quarterly meetings have been held in-person with the option of virtual attendance.

Sub-committees of Trustees have been set up to deal with financial matters, building maintenance and admission of new residents. These sub-committees have been delegated specific responsibilities but always report to meetings of the full Board of Trustees.

The Clerk is responsible for the day to day running of the Charity and deals with such matters as collection of almshouses contributions and investment property rents, arranging essential works and payments of bills, producing management accounts, etc. However, their authority to incur expenditure is strictly limited to £2,500, with requirements to seek estimates and further authorisation for higher levels of expenditure.

Trustees are either co-opted or nominated. ln either case they are invited to attend a meeting to meet the existing Trustees and to discuss their appointment. The following documents are provided to assist in their new role as Trustees:

  1. The Almshouse Association publication called Standards of Almshouse Management.

  2. Charity Commission publications providing information with respect to Trustees responsibilities

  3. A copy of the last financial statements.

  4. A copy of the Charity's scheme.

  5. A copy of the last set of minutes.

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ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mr M Henderson (Chairman) Trustee

14 October 2025

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. 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.

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of St Petrock and Heavitree Parish Lands Charity (the ‘charity’) for the period ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including 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 financial statements:

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 Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial 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 financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’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.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and 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 financial 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 financial 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 in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the statement of trustees' responsibilities, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial 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 cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's 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 financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's 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 financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https:// www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Other matters

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with "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)" (as amended) 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 now been withdrawn.

This has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with current Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

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 auditor’s 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 the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

15 October 2025

Streets Audit LLP Chartered Accountants 2 Barnfield Crescent Statutory Auditor Exeter EX1 1QT

Streets Audit LLP is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
funds
31 December 31 December 31 December
30 June
30 June
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Charitable
activities
3
764,727
-
764,727
461,574
-
Other trading
activities
4
15,682
-
15,682
9,202
-
Investments
5
378,863
13,605
392,468
258,845
7,688
Total income
1,159,272
13,605
1,172,877
729,621
7,688
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
7
290,708
6,703
297,411
121,876
4,621
Charitable
activities
6
537,942
154,703
692,645
335,153
102,872
Other costs
9
179,882
-
179,882
18,530
-
Total expenditure
1,008,532
161,406
1,169,938
475,559
107,493
Net
gains/(losses) on
investments
11
93,065
67,562
160,627
2,872
5,828
Net
incoming/(outgoing)
resources before
transfers
243,805
(80,239)
163,566
256,934
(93,977)
Gross transfers
between funds
(157,376)
157,376
-
(147,750)
147,750
Transfer of funds
to CIO
(6,449,225)
(1,063,129)
(7,512,354)
-
-
Net movement in
funds
(6,362,796)
(985,992)
(7,348,788)
109,184
53,773
Fund balances at 1 July
2023
6,362,796
985,992
7,348,788
6,253,612
932,219
Fund balances at 31
December 2024
-
-
-
6,362,796
985,992		 Total
30 June
2023
£
461,574
9,202
266,533
737,309
126,497
438,025
18,530
583,052
8,700
162,957
-
-
162,957
7,185,831
7,348,788

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the period. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
Investment properties
15
Investments
16
Current assets
Debtors
17
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
18
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
19
Net assets
Income funds
Restricted funds
21
Unrestricted funds		 31 December
2024
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 30 June
2023
£
£
3,351,655
2,750,297
1,175,723
7,277,675
77,914
239,504
317,418
(125,020)
192,398
7,470,073
(121,285)
7,348,788
985,992
6,362,796
7,348,788

This balance sheet reflects the financial position of the charity as at the period end date. All assets and liabilities were transferred to successor Charitable Incorporated Organisation, St Petrock and Heavitree Parish Lands Charity (1208213), on 30 November 2024. Whilst, the legal form of the charity has changed, the purposes and beneficiaries remain unchanged. Transfers to the new CIO have been included to reflect this.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 14 October 2025

Mr M Henderson (Chairman) Trustee

Ms Charlotte Lambeth ( Vice Chairman) Trustee

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash absorbed by operations 27 (348,354) (82,490)
Investing activities
Purchase of investment property (669,542) -
Purchase of other investments (506,887) (241,224)
Proceeds from disposal of other investments 508,808 243,679
Investment income received 392,468 266,533
Net cash (used in)/generated from investing
activities (275,153) 268,988
Financing activities
Proceeds from new bank loans 550,000 -
Repayment of bank loans (45,576) (208,899)
Net cash generated from/(used in) financing
activities 504,424 (208,899)
Cash and cash equivalents transferred to
CIO (120,421)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (239,504) (22,401)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 239,504 261,905
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period - 239,504

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

St Petrock and Heavitree Parish Lands Charity is an unincorporated charity (charity number 247190) governed by trust deed. It's principal place of business is The Summit, Woodwater Park, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5WS.

These accounts are for the 18-months from 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2024. The change to reporting length was made to include the transfer of assets and liabilities to the new CIO within a final set of financial statements. The comparative period is 12-months.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

Going Concern

During 2023, the trustees resolved to change the status of the charity to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). A new charity, St Petrock and Heavitree Parish Lands Charity with a CIO constitution, was registered on 13 May 2024 (registered number 1208213). The trustees completed a General Vesting Declaration and Transfer of Assets Agreement on 30 November 2024 and all assets, liabilities, and activities of the charity were transferred to St Petrock and Heavitree Parish Lands Charity on that date. That transaction represented a change in the legal form of the charity. However, its purposes and beneficiaries remain the same and there has been no change in the book value of assets and liabilities. Therefore, these financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, reflecting the underlying substance of the change in the structure.

1.2 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

The Scheme gives details of four restricted funds as follows:

Property Extraordinary Repair Fund

The establishment and operation of this fund is required by and specified in the Scheme.

The fund represents amounts set aside to provide for the extraordinary repair, improvement or rebuilding of the buildings, other than the almshouses, owned by the charity.

An annual transfer is made to the fund, from the general income and expenditure account, of not less than 15% of the gross rents of the properties belonging to the Charity and known as 44 to 53 Queen Street, Exeter and 53/54 Richmond Road, Exeter. ln addition any income attributable to the fund is retained as part of the fund balance.

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Church of St Petrock Extraordinary Repair and Improvement Fund

The establishment and operation of this fund is required by and specified in the Scheme.

The fund represents amounts set aside to provide for the extraordinary repair, improvement or rebuilding of the Church of St Petrock.

An annual transfer is made to the fund, from the general income and expenditure account, of £150 or such other sum as is deemed sufficient for the purposes of the fund. ln addition any income attributable to the fund is retained as part of the fund balance.

Cyclical Maintenance Fund

The establishment and operation of this fund is authorised by the Scheme. It is treated as a restricted fund as it was established by funds identified within the predecessor charities.

The fund represents amounts set aside to provide for those items of ordinary maintenance and repair, of the almshouses belonging to the Charity, which recur at infrequent intervals.

An annual transfer is made to the fund, from the general income and expenditure account, of such a sum as is deemed sufficient for the purposes of the fund. ln addition any income attributable to the fund is retained as part of the fund balance.

Reserve Fund

The establishment and operation of this fund is required by and specified in the Scheme.

The fund represents amounts set aside to provide for the extraordinary repair, improvement or rebuilding of the Almshouses of the Charity.

Following agreement with the Charity Commission the trustees now have the power to transfer surplus balances from the above funds to the general fund.

An annual transfer is made to the fund, from the general income and expenditure account, of such a sum as is deemed sufficient for the purposes of the fund. ln addition any income attributable to the fund is retained as part of the fund balance.

The trustees consider that the following minimum balances need to be maintained in order to meet the trustees responsibilities with respect to the maintenance of the almshouse and St Petrock's Church:

Property Extraordinary repair fund: £200,000 Church at St Petrock ERIF: £50,000 Reserve fund: £65,000 Cyclical maintenance fund: £73,000

1.3 Incoming resources

Almshouse contributions and investment property rents are recognised in the period in which they accrue.

Income from listed investments is accounted for when the net income is receivable.

Interest receivable is recognised in the period to which it relates.

All other income is recognised upon receipt.

Capital grants are deferred and the income recognised in line with the depreciation policy of the asset to which they relate.

Deferred income relates to capital grants that are deferred and recognised in line with the income policy.

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.4 Resources expended

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 are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

The Scheme requires that the income of the charity is applied in the following ways and in the following order of priority:

ii) In augmentation of the income of the Serle Charity

All such expenditure is recognised in the statement of financial activities as soon as it is incurred and is analysed under the following headings:

Raising funds Charitable activities Other costs

Costs of raising funds are sub-divided into expenditure on maintenance and other costs of the investment properties and investment portfolio management fees.

Charitable activities is sub-divided into grants payable and almshouse expenses. Grants comprise payments made to, or for the benefit of, persons or entities authorised under the Scheme. Almshouse expenses comprise maintenance and other costs incurred in respect of the almshouses.

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially and then subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation.

All assets costing more than £500 are capitalised.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings Buildings at straight line over 50 years Leasehold land and buildings Buildings at straight line over 50 years Fixtures and fittings straight line over 5 years Solar panels straight line over 20 years

Depreciation is only provided on tangible fixed assets with an expected useful life of less than 50 years.

Depreciation of freehold and leasehold buildings is calculated as 2% per annum on the difference between the cost or valuation less the expected residual value in 50 years time. As the charity operates a continuing programme of refurbishment and maintenance of its buildings, the expected residual value is not expected to be less than cost and hence any depreciation charge will be immaterial.

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

Housing Properties

The housing properties consist of:

The initial costs of the original almshouses to the Charity were the values at which the properties had been included on the 24 June 1993 balance sheets of the five Charities which were amalgamated to form the St Petrock and Heavitree Parish Lands Charity effectively on 25 June 1993. At that date the records of the Charities no longer included any information relating to the apportionment of the costs of the almshouses between land and buildings. Improvements to the properties carried out since that date are stated at cost.

The cost of developing the new almshouses consists of the cost of original acquisition of the property together with the costs of redevelopment.

Expenditure on replacement fixtures, fittings and equipment in the original 48 almshouses is regarded as part of the routine maintenance of the properties and as such is not capitalised. The charity operates a continuing programme of refurbishment and maintenance and consequently the lives of the properties and their residual values are such that any depreciation charge would be immaterial. Initial expenditure on fixtures, fittings and equipment intended to fit out the completed Elizabeth Gardens development has been capitalised and will be depreciated over five years.

The finance committee carry out an annual review of the almshouses for any indication of impairment.

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.6 Investment properties

The investment properties consist of freehold commercial properties situated in Queen Street, Exeter. The properties are included in the financial statements at fair (market) value. The properties were externally valued as at 11 January 2017 on the basis of the capitalised value of the annual income and the revaluation has been incorporated into the 2017 financial statements. The Board of Trustees have considered the current valuation of the investment properties at 31 December 2024, and do not consider that there have been any material changes in their valuation since the revaluation.

Investment properties also consist of freehold residential properties situated in Pavilion Court, Exeter and Dunsford Gardens, Exeter. Pavilion Court has been included at one third of its development costs. Dunsford Gardens has been included at its purchase price on 3 July 2024 plus costs of significant refurbishment.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are a form of basic financial instrument and are included in the financial statements at fair value using the quoted market price. All changes in value, whether arising upon disposal or upon revaluation, are reported in the statement of financial activities for the year in which the change occurs.

1.8 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.9 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.10 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Critical judgements

Investment Property

In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees made judgements regarding the fair value of the investment property. The amount included in the financial statements was deemed to be fair value, based on the opinion of the chartered surveyors' valuation.

3 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Charitable activities
Contributions from Almshouse residents 764,727 461,574
Other trading activities
**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Solar panel income 15,682 9,202

4 Other trading activities

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

5 Investments

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
Rental income
358,939
-
Interest and dividends
19,924
13,605
378,863
13,605		 Total Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
358,939
246,891
-
33,529
11,954
7,688
392,468
258,845
7,688		 Total
2023
£
246,891
19,642
266,533

6 Expenditure on charitable activities

Unrestricted
Restricted
2024
2024
£
£
Direct costs
Staff costs
5,442
-
Depreciation and
impairment
6,295
-
Service costs
344,863
-
Insurance
13,629
-
Property repairs
64,304
154,703
Legal and professional
fees
26,866
-
Clerk's fees
-
-
Other expenses
7,040
-
Bad and doubtful debts
10,092
-
Loan interest
52,611
-
531,142
154,703
Grant funding of activities
(see note 8)
6,800
-
537,942
154,703
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
537,942
-
Restricted funds
-
154,703
537,942
154,703		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
5,442
-
-
6,295
12,192
-
344,863
170,113
-
13,629
10,083
-
219,007
59,383
102,872
26,866
6,208
-
-
57,070
-
7,040
3,571
-
10,092
-
-
52,611
8,083
-
685,845
326,703
102,872
6,800
8,450
-
692,645
335,153
102,872
537,942
335,153
-
154,703
-
102,872
692,645
335,153
102,872		 Total
2023
£
-
12,192
170,113
10,083
162,255
6,208
57,070
3,571
-
8,083
429,575
8,450
438,025
335,153
102,872
438,025

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

7 Raising funds

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
Service costs
30,485
-
Insurance
25,144
-
Legal and professional
fees
24,269
-
Clerk's fees
-
-
Staff costs
13,323
-
Depreciation and
impairment
5,648
-
98,869
-
Property repairs
146,693
-
Queen Street
management fee
36,173
-
182,866
-
Investment management
fees
8,973
6,703
290,708
6,703		 Total Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
30,485
15,452
-
25,144
16,735
-
24,269
14,178
-
-
20,753
-
13,323
-
-
5,648
3,975
-
98,869
71,093
-
146,693
21,161
-
36,173
23,512
-
182,866
44,673
-
15,676
6,110
4,621
297,411
121,876
4,621		 Total
2023
£
15,452
16,735
14,178
20,753
-
3,975
71,093
21,161
23,512
44,673
10,731
126,497

8 Grants payable

Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024 2023
£ £
Grants to institutions:
St Michael & All Angels (Heavitree) - 5,000
Grants payable to residents 6,800 3,450
6,800 8,450

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

9 Other costs

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£
Clerk's fees 103,394 8,647
Audit 46,194 5,740
Legal, professional and bank fees 26,169 4,143
Cost of obtaining loan 4,125 -
179,882 18,530

10 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the period.

11 Net gains/(losses) on investments

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
Revaluation of
investments
92,826
68,756
Gain/(loss) on sale of
investments
239
(1,194)
93,065
67,562		 Total Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
161,582
350
3,510
(955)
2,522
2,318
160,627
2,872
5,828		 Total
2023
£
3,860
4,840
8,700

12 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

13 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the period was:

2024 2023
Number Number
1 -

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13
Employees
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs		 (Continued)
2024
2023
£
£
18,225
-
540
-
18,765
-		 (Continued)
2024
2023
£
£
18,225
-
540
-
18,765
-
-

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

Remuneration of key management personnel

The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees and the Clerk to the Trustees. The Clerk to the Trustees is a partner of Simpkins Edwards LLP, which provides bookkeeping and administrative services to the charity.

The fees of the Clerk to the Trustees during the period were £103,394 (2023: £86,470).

14 Tangible fixed assets

Freehold land
and buildings
£
Cost
At 1 July 2023
2,971,436
Release of housing grants
(45,560)
Assets transferred to CIO
(2,925,876)
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 July 2023
-
Depreciation charged in the period
-
Assets transferred to CIO
-
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
-
At 30 June 2023
2,971,436		 Leasehold
land and
buildings
Fixtures and
fittings
Solar panels
Total
£
£
£
£
338,207
60,945
76,585
3,447,173
(75,725)
-
-
-
(262,482)
(60,945)
(76,585)
(3,325,888)
-
54,650
40,868
95,518
-
6,295
5,648
11,943
-
(60,945)
(46,516)
(107,461)
-
-
-
-
338,207
6,295
35,717
3,351,655		 Leasehold
land and
buildings
Fixtures and
fittings
Solar panels
Total
£
£
£
£
338,207
60,945
76,585
3,447,173
(75,725)
-
-
-
(262,482)
(60,945)
(76,585)
(3,325,888)
-
54,650
40,868
95,518
-
6,295
5,648
11,943
-
(60,945)
(46,516)
(107,461)
-
-
-
-
338,207
6,295
35,717
3,351,655
95,518
11,943
(107,461)
-
3,351,655

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

15 Investment property
£
Fair value
At 1 July 2023 2,750,297
Additions through external acquisition 669,541
Assets transferred to CIO (3,419,838)
At 31 December 2024 -
Carrying value
At 31 December 2024 -
At 30 June 2023 2,750,297

The Queen Street investment properties were revalued on 11 January 2017 by Haarer Goss, commercial property consultants. The trustees do not believe that the value has changed materially since that date.

Investment properties also consist of freehold residential properties situated in Pavilion Court, Exeter and Dunsford Gardens, Exeter. Pavilion Court has been included at one third of its development costs. The trustees do not believe that the value has changed materially since that date.

Dunsford Gardens has been included at its purchase price on 3 July 2024 plus costs of significant refurbishment.

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

16 Fixed asset investments

At 1 July 2023
Additions
Valuation changes
Changes in bank cash holdings
Disposals
Assets transferred to CIO
At 31 December 2024
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
At 30 June 2023
17
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
18
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
19
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Notes
Deferred income
20		 Listed
investments
£
1,175,723
506,887
160,258
35,974
(544,782)
(1,334,060)
-
-
1,175,723
2024
2023
£
£
-
57,342
-
1,943
-
18,629
-
77,914
2024
2023
£
£
-
24,143
-
29,384
-
71,493
-
125,020
2024
2023
£
£
-
121,285

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

20 Deferred income

2024
£
Arising from deferred grant income
-
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
Deferred income at 1 July 2023
121,285
Released from previous periods
(121,285)
Deferred income at 31 December 2024
-		 2023
£
121,285
121,285
-
121,285

Deferred income is composed of Social Housing (£115,185) and Conservation Grants (£6,100), received in respect of the charity's Almshouses. The grant income is recognised in line with the charity's depreciation policy for the properties to which they relate. At the charity's discretion, this has been released in the current period.

21 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following balances held on trust for specific purposes:

At 1 July 2023 Incoming Resources Transfers Gains and At 31
resources expended losses December
2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Property ERF 393,048 7,047 (42,184) (394,303) 36,392 -
St Petrock's
Church ERF 73,818 1,884 (5,000) (82,612) 11,910 -
Cyclical
Maintenance
Fund 421,178 2,415 (13,139) (420,785) 10,331 -
Reserve Fund 97,948 2,259 (101,083) (8,053) 8,929 -
985,992 13,605 (161,406) (905,753) 67,562 -

The transfers column includes £1,063,129 transferred from restricted funds to the new CIO on 30 November 2024.

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

21
Restricted funds
Previous year: At 1
Property ERF
St Petrock's
Church ERF
Cyclical
Maintenance
Fund
Reserve Fund		 July 2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
358,998
3,221
(10,435)
71,768
1,469
(1,269)
380,674
1,585
(25,027)
120,779
1,413
(70,762)
932,219
7,688
(107,493)		 (Continued)
Transfers
Gains and
losses
At 30 June
2023
£
£
£
37,034
4,230
393,048
-
1,850
73,818
63,592
354
421,178
47,124
(606)
97,948
147,750
5,828
985,992		 (Continued)
Transfers
Gains and
losses
At 30 June
2023
£
£
£
37,034
4,230
393,048
-
1,850
73,818
63,592
354
421,178
47,124
(606)
97,948
147,750
5,828
985,992
985,992

Details of the four restricted funds may be found in the Accounting Policies note.

22 Retirement benefit schemes
2024 2023
Defined contribution schemes £ £
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes 540 -

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

23 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1
General funds
Previous year: At 1
General funds		 July 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Gains and
losses
At 31
December
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
6,362,796
1,159,272
(1,008,532)
(6,606,601)
93,065
-
July 2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Gains and
losses
At 30 June
2023
£
£
£
£
£
£
6,253,612
729,621
(475,559)
(147,750)
2,872
6,362,796

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

24
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
£
Fund balances at 31
December 2024 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
3,218,427
-
3,218,427
3,351,655
-
Investment properties
3,419,839
-
3,419,839
2,750,297
-
Investments
767,639
566,421
1,334,060
671,157
504,566
Current assets/(liabilities)
(956,680)
496,708
(459,972)
(289,028)
481,426
Long term liabilities
-
-
-
(121,285)
-
Transferred to CIO
(6,449,225)
(1,063,129)
(7,512,354)
-
-
-
6,362,796
985,992		 Total
2023
£
3,351,655
2,750,297
1,175,723
192,398
(121,285)
7,348,788

25 Events after the reporting date

During 2023, the trustees resolved to change the status of the charity to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). A new charity, St Petrock and Heavitree Parish Lands Charity with a CIO constitution, was registered on 13 May 2024 (registered number 1208213). The trustees completed a General Vesting Declaration and Transfer of Assets Agreement on 30 November 2024 and all assets, liabilities, and activities of the charity were transferred to St Petrock and Heavitree Parish Lands Charity on that date. That transaction represented a change in the legal form of the charity. However, its purposes and beneficiaries remain the same and there has been no change in the book value of assets and liabilities.

26 Related party transactions

Transactions with related parties

In the year under review, Reverend S Swarbrick was trustee of both the Parish Land Charity and of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Central Exeter which includes St Petrock's Church.

In the accounting period under review, Ms A Foreman was trustee of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of the Heavitree Team Ministry.

In the accounting period under review, Ms G Harflett was a trustee of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St David with St Michael and All Angels Exeter.

ST PETROCK AND HEAVITREE PARISH LANDS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

27 Cash absorbed by operations 2024 2023
£ £
Surplus for the period 169,661 162,957
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities (392,468) (266,533)
Loss/(gain) on disposal of investments 955 (4,840)
Fair value gains and losses on investments (161,582) (3,860)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets 11,943 16,167
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in debtors 26,259 (2,852)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors (3,122) 16,471
Cash absorbed by operations (348,354) (82,490)

28 Analysis of changes in net debt

The charity had no material debt during the year.