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2023-03-31-accounts

Registered Charity Number: 251120

THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY

Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2023

THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARrrY Flnanclal staternnts for the year ended 31 March 2023 2-5 Slwt I￿18

THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY Reference and Administrative Information

Location

19 Montpelier Place London SW71HL

Registered Address c/o The Schroder Foundation 81 Rivlngton Str t London EC2A3AY

Registered Charity Number

251120

Trustees

E G P Mallinckrodt J H F Schroder

Bankers

Schroder & Co Ltd 1 London Wall Place London EC2Y5AU

Investment Manager Cazenove Capitel 1 London Wall Place London EC2Y 5AU

Solicitors

WlthersLLP 20 Old Bailey London EC4M7EG

Independent examiner

Allan Hickie BSc FCA UHY Hacker Young Thames House Roman Square Sittingbourne ME104BJ

Custodian Trustees Withers Trust Corporation Limited 20 Old Bailey London EC2M7EG

THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY

Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 March 2023

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY

  1. The Charity was established by a Deed of Trust made on 20 December 1904 ("the Trust Deed") In order to administer the affairs of the Church situated at 19 Montpelier Place, London erected at the expense of Baron Sir John Henry William Schroder Bl. together with the funds settled by him.

The Trust Deed was varied by a Scheme of the Charity Commission dated 26 November 1975; a Scheme of the Charity Commission dated 27 November 2012; and by a deed of amendment dated 28 March 2013.

The Objects of the Charity are set out In the Trust Deed as: "the Trustees shall permit the said Church to be for ever used for the Celebration of Divine Worship according to the rites services and doctrines of the German Protestant Church."

The Trustees have considered the Public Benefit requirement and believe that the Charity's current activities are In line wHh the Charity Commission guidelines.

THE ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE CHARITY

THE GOVERNING BODY

  1. Throughout the year, Mr E G P Mallinckrodt and Mr J H F Schroder acted as Trustees. The power of appointing new Trustees rests with the existing Trustees.

The Trustees are mindful of the Charity Commission's guidance concerning the training, support and development of charity trustees and are satisfied that they deal adequately with these aspects.

In 2011, the Trustees agreed with the Church Council representing the congregation that the day to day activities of the Church should be managed by a separate charitable company rather than by the Trustees themselves. This reorganisation took effect from 1 April 2013 and the congregation is now represented by the 'The Congregation at German Christ Church London', Registered Charity No: 1149991, Company No: 8288370. As a courtesy, the Trustees invite the Chairman of The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity to attend part of their annual meeting.

THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHARITY'S FINANCES

  1. The Charity's Income arises principally from Investments. The Trustees may also receive and make charitable donations to be applied In accordance with the Charity's objects.

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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY

Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 March 2023

CHURCH BUILDINGS

  1. The Church building Is owned by the Charity and Is provided to The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity on a peppercorn rent. As agreed between the two organisations, an initial transfer of £50,000 was made to the congregation chartty. This is held by the congregation charity as a restricted fund on trust for The German Christ Church London Charity within a 'Major Repair Fund'.

The Major Repair Fund may be used for items of significant expenditure In relation to the maintenance of the Church Building. In addition to the lnltlal £50,000 transfer, the congregation charity has agreed as part of its lease provision to contribute a sum of 5% of its annual membership contributions, currently capped at £6,000 per year, towards the Major Repair Fund which It will also hold for future use. The annual contribution was reviewed during 2018 with no changes made to the current terms. This conMbullon wlll be reviewed every five years, and the next review will lake place during 2023. During the year ended 31 March 2023, the Charity recognised £2,444 (2022: £2,609) as a contribution towards Iha Major Repair Fund. The congregation charity will report annually to the Trustees with regard to Its contribution towards and use of the Major Repair Fund In accordance with the terms of Its lease as tenant of the Church Building. At the year end, the balance of the designated Major Repair Fund held by the congregation charity was £68,983 (2022: £66,397), with the movements as follows:

Balance at 1 April
5% of membership contributions
Expenditure incurred by The Congregation at
German Chrtst Church London carity in
acordance with the lease agreement
Interest received
Balance at 31 March
2023
2022
£
£
66,397
64,303
2,44
2,609
(515)
142
68,983
66,397
  1. The Parsonage building Is owned by the Charity and provided to The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity on a peppercorn rent for serving Pastors of the German Christ Church to reside at this address duting their period of employment. The Congregation at German Christ Church Charity makes an annual contribution of £4,000 (to be reviewed and adjusted for inflation every 5 years) towards a restricted 'Repair Fund' which the German Christ Church London Charity hold in order to pay for future maintenance of the property as required. As noted above, a review was undertaken during 2018 with no changes to the annual contribution. The next review will be performed during 2023. During the year, none of the repair fund was utilised In order to complete necessary works on the parsonage building (2022: £651 ). The movement on the restricted parsonage repair fund is as follows: _
Balanc at 1 April
Annual parsonage service care
Expenditure incurred by the Charity in respect
of parsonage works
Balance at 31 March
2023
2022
£
£
16,976
4,000
13,627
4,000
(651)
20,976
16,976

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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY

Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 March 2023

INVESTMENT POLICY & PERFORMANCE

6. The Investment Manager's objective Is to maintain the real value of capital over the long term whilst generating a sustainable and reliable distribution for on-going activities. At 31 March 2022 and 31 March 2023, 51 % of the Charity's Investments represented units In a Charity Responsible Multi-Asset Fund and 43% were held In the Chartly Multi-Asset Fund. On 31 March 2023, Iha market value of the settled funds sto d at £1,563,302 (2022: £1,609,989).

RESERVES POLICY AND MAJOR RISKS

7. At 31 March 2023, the charity had restrict ed funds of £20,976, designated funds of £68,983 and unrestricted funds, being the free reserves of the charity, of £1,554,924. The Truste s are of the opinion that the charity is well positioned to withstand the risks to which It may be exposed. The Trustees are Insured accordingly In relation to the buildings owned by the charity.

ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW

8. During the year the Trustees contlnued to look after the Church and Parsonage building in cooperation with the tenants, The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity. A valuation of the reins tatement costs of both properties was underlaken in 2020 and valuation costs were updated accordingly with the Insurer. Investment income of £61,454 (2022: £47,855) and income from charitable activities of £9,929 (2022: £9,695) was received during the year and used towards the charitable activities of the charity of£44,731 (2022: £29,768).

FUTURE PLANS

9. The Trustees will continue to retain the fre hold Interest in the Church and Parsonage, which they will lease to The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity at a peppercorn rent. They will continue to be responsible for the investment capital and may make charitable grants In furtherance of the Charity's objects and will continue to remain in contact with The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity.

10. The maintenance of the Church building has been originally financed by the 'Major Repair Fund' which is held on trust by The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity, as mentioned in 4 above. In future years, depending on the cost of any unanticipated repairs which may arise, it is understood that the charity may need to supplement the payment of extraordinary costs from their own funds.

The maintenance of the Parsonage building is provided for by the annual service charge, to be paid to the charity by the tenant The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity as set out in 5 above. Amounts collected In respect of the annual service charge are held within a restricted fund for future use on the maintenance of the Parsonage building as necessary. In future years, it is understood that the charity may need to supplement the payment of extraordinary costs from their own funds.

ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES

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

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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY

Independent Examiners' Report to the Trustees of The German Christ Church London Charity

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2023.

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 (�he 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charily 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 Reocmmended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in 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 Aprll 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 2015.

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

  1. accounting reocrds were not kepi in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not acocrd 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.

I have no conc:ems and have come across no other matters In connecllon 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.

This report Is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, In accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (A ounts 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 slate lo 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.

Allan Hickle BSc FCA UHY Hacker Young Chartered Accountants Thames House Roman Square Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BJ

Data: 13 December 2023

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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY

Statement of financial activities For the year ended 31 March 2023

2023 2022
Total Total
Notes Restricted Unrestricted funds funds
£ £ £
Income and endowments from:
Investments 3 61,454 61,454 47,855
Charitable actvities 4 4,000
5,929
9,929 9,695
Total 4,000
67,383
71,383 57,550
Expenditure on:
Raisng funds - Investment management fees 1,832 1,832 1,863
Chariable activities
Activities in relation to the curch
and parsonage
5a) 44,731 4,731 29,768
Total 48,563 46,563 31,631
Net Income 4,000 20,820 24,820 25,919
oher recognised (losses)/ gains: 4,000 20,820 24,820 25,919
Net (loss)/ gain on investments 8 (90,674) (90,674) 89,849
Net movement In funds 4,000 (69,854) (65,854) 115,768
Fund balances brought forard 16,976 1,693,761 1,710,737 1,594,969
Fund balances carried forward 20,976 1,623,907 1,64,883 1,710,737

All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. There were no other recognised gains or losses other than those sta ed above and therefore those stated above represent total comprehensive income.

The notes on pages 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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THE GERMAN CHRisf CHURCH LONDON CHAIOTY Balan￿ sheet a8 at 31 March 2023 I￿63,￿2 1M)9.989 1101,161 1.64&348 11,W4 11,c93 5&57f C48h 8t b￿￿aTh1 kn h￿1 4T 67.864 YAtNTr on•ywr 10 {&2751 1.7K737 1.71Q737 1,627ffi1 11 I,023￿or 1.M781 12 71 18,918 13 1,71Q737 EG

THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY

Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 March 2023

Statement of Cash Flows for th e ye ar e nded 31 Marc h 2023
Notes 2023 2022
£
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash used In operating activities (a) (37,790) (19,542)
Cash flows from Investing activities:
Dividends from Investments
Pro
eds from sale of Investments
Purchase of Investments
61,454
25,031
(69,018)
47,855
716,333
(792,536)
Net cash provided by I (used In) by Investing activities 17,467 (28,348)
Change in cash and cash equivalents In the reporting period (20,323) (47,890)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period (b) 56,571 104,461
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period (b) 36,248 56,571
(a) Reconciliation of net (expenditure)/ income to net cash flows from operating activities
Net (expenditure)/ income for the reporting period (65,854) 115,768
Adjustments for:
Losses I (gains) on investments
Dividends and Interest from investments
(Increase)/ decrease in debtors
Decrease in creditors
90,674
(61,45 )
(471)
(685)
(89,849)
(47,855)
6,589
(4,195)
Net cash used in operating activities (37,790) (19,542)
(b) Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Cash in hand 36,248 56,571
Total cash and cash equivalents 36,248 56,571
(c) Analysis of changes In net debt 1 April 2022 Cash flows Non-cash 31 March 2023
£ £ £ £
Cash and cash equivalents 56,571 (20,323) 36,248

The notes on page 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

1. General Information

2. Accounting policies

a) Basis of accounting

The financial statemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of fixed asset investments, and 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 January2019) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements have been prepared lo give a 'true and faff view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and faif view. This departure has involved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their financial statements In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republlc of Ireland (FRS 102) Issued on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by CharHies: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005, which has since been withdrawn.

The preparation of the financial statements requires the Trustees to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent liablllties at the date of the financial statements. If in the future such estimates and assumptions, which are based on the Trusteas' best Judgement at the date of the financial statements, deviate from the actual circumstances, the original estimates and assumptions will be modified as appropriate in the year in which the circumstances change. The Trustees' consider that there are no key sources of estimation uncertainty.

b) Going concern

The Truste s have revlewed and continue to monitor the investments held by, and the ongoing operations of, the charity and consider that it is well positioned to withstand the risks to which it may be exposed. The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties over the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

c) Investment assets

Investments are a form of basic financial instrument and are initially recognised al their transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value as at the balance sheet dale using their closing quoted market price. Realised and unrealised gains and losses are shown In the statement of financial activities together as net gains on revaluation and disposals of investment assets. Investments held in the cash liquidity funds are classified within current assets.

The charity does not acquire put options, derivatives or other complex financial Instruments.

The main form of financial risk faced by Iha charity is that of volatility in the investment markets due to wider economic conditions, the attitude of investors to investment risk and changes in sentiment concerning equities and within particular sectors of sub­ sectora.

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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

2. Accounting policies (continued)

Both of the properties are used for direct charitable purposes.

j) Debtors

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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

  1. Accounting policies (continued)

m) Fund accounting General funds are those unrestricted funds available for use to cany out the general objects of the charity.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds which have been set aside by the Trustees at their discretion for a specific purpose.

Restricted funds are donations received from donors which may only be used for purposes specified by the donor.

3. Investments

Investments
2023 2022
£ £
Dividends and bank interst 61,454 47,855
61,45 47,855

No restricted Investment Income was received in the year (2022: £Nil).

4. Income from charitable activities

2023 2022
£
Parsonage Repair Fund service chre
Reimbursement of coss from the congregaton charity
Insuranc
Church Maor Repair Fund contrbution
Interst received
4,000
3,343
2,44
142
4,000
3,086
2,69
9,929 9,69

Restricted income from charitable activities of £4,000 was received in the year (2022: £4,000).

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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

5a. Expenditure on charitable activities

Expenditure on charitable activities
2023 2022
£ £
Insurance
Parsonage building
Donations to The Congregation at German Christ Church
6,683
4,294
6,172
1,611
London 26,912 14,609
Governance costs (see note 5b) 6,842 7,376
44,731 29,768

£nil (2022: £651) of costs incurred on charitable activities In the year were In respect of restricted funds.

5b. Governance costs

2023 2022
£ £
Independent examination
Current year fe
Accountancy fees
Administration service charge
3,180
285
3,377
2,970
777
3,629
6,842 7,376

All costs incurred In both 2023 and 2022 were in respect of unrestricted funds.

6. Truste remuneration

The Trustees consider themselves as comprising the key management personnel of the charity, in charge of directing and controlling the charity. The Trustees received £nil remuneration or benefits in kind for their services or expenses during the year (2022: £nil) and received no reimbursement of expenses (2022: £nil).

7. Tangible assets

Freehold property

Freehold property
Freehold properties comprise: £
Church buildings, site and oontents "at book value
on 14 February 1950
Parsonage- at cost plus additions to date
(Insurance value March 2021
£8,100,000)
(Insurance value March 2021
£1,125,000)
1,322
37,037
38,359

There have been no additions or disposals In the year. No depreciation has been charged in Iha year in accordance with the accounting policies.

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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

8. Investents
Market value 2023 2022
£
Al 1 April 2022
Addions at cost
Dispoal proceeds
Net (loss) I gain on revaluation In the year
1,609,989
69,018
(25,031)
(90,674)
1,443,937
792,536
(716,333)
89,849
At 31 March 2023 1,563,302 1,609,989
Hlstorlcal cost
At31 March 2023 1,479,639 1,415,808
9. Debtors
2023 2022
£
Acrued Income 11,564 11,093
11,564 11,093
10. Creditors: amounts falllng due within one year
2023 2022
£
Administrtion serice chare payable
Auals
672
3,918
1,040
4,235
4,590 5,275

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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

11. Unrestricted funds -2023

At 1 April
2022
Income Expendl•
lure
Other
gains/
At31
March
(losses) 2023
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 1,627,364 64,797 (46,563) (90,674) 1,554,924
Designated funds -
Major Repair Fund 66,397 2,586 68,983
Unrestricted funds 1,693,761 67,383 (46,563) (90,674) 1,623,907

The Major Repair Fund may be used for items of significant expenditure In relation to the maintenance of the Church Building. In addition to the lnltlal £50,000 transfer, the congregation charity has agreed as part of its lease provision to contribute a sum of 5% of its annual membership contributions, currently capped at £5,000 per year, towards the Major Repair Fund which It will also hold for future use as required to matain the building. During 2020, the Trustees made the decision to separate this amount from general funds. The congregation charity reports annually to the Trustees with regard to Its contribution towards and use of the Major Repair Fund in accordance with the terms of Its lease as tenant of the Church Building.

At 1 April
2021
Income Expendi-
lure
Other
gains/
At31
March2022
(losses)
£ £ £ £
General funds
Designated funds -
Major Repair Fund
1,517,039
64,303
50,941
2,609
(30,465)
(515)
89,849 1,627,364
66,397
Unrestricted funds 1,581,342 53,550 (30,980) 89,849 1,693,761

12. Restricted funds -2023

The parsonage annual service charge fund is held to fund the maintenance of the parsonage building. The service charge is received from The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity and will be utilised as necessary.


will be utilised as necessary.
At 1 April
2022
Income Expenditure At31 March
2023
Parsonage annual service
charge fund
£
16,976
£
4,000
£ £
20,976
Restricted funds• 2022 At 1 April
2021
Income Expenditure At31 March
202
Parsonage annual service
charge fund
£
13,627
£
4,000
£
(651)
£
16,976

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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

13. Analysis of net assets between funds

Fund balancs at 31 Marh 2023
wer represented by:
Tangible fixed assets
Investment
Current assets/(liabilitles)
Llabllltles
Fund balancs al 31 Marh 2022
were represented by:
Tangible fixed assets
Investments
Currnt assets/(liabilities)
Liabilities
General
Funds
E
38,359
1,563,302
(42,147)
(4,590)
1,554,924
General
Funds
£
• 38,359
1,609,989
(18,795)
(5,275)
1,624,278
Designatd
Funds
£
68,983
68,983
Designated
Funs
£
69,483
69,483
Restricted
Funds
£
•• •
• •• • •
---·-➔•-·-·-
20,976
20,976
Restricted
Funds
£
16,976
16,976
Total
Funds
£
. 38,359 ..
1,563,302
47,812
(4,590)
1,644,883
Total
Funds
£
38,359
1,609,989
67,664
(5,275)
1,710,737

14. Related parties

The S�,hroder Foundation made a charge to the charity of £3,662 {2022: £4,406) in respect of administration and accountancy services provided during the period. £957 (2022: £1,817) was owed to The Schroder Foundation at the year end.

The Congregation at German Christ Church London, which leases properties from The German Christ Church London Charity, received a donation of £12,000 (2022: £12,000) towards charitable activities during the period and £2,000 (2022: £nil) towards the Parsonage building's energy costs.

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