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2025-12-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 259042

The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis Unaudited Financial Statements

31 December 2025

WALTER HUNTER & CO LIMITED

Chartered accountants 24 Bridge Street Newport South Wales NP20 4SF

The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Financial Statements

Year ended 31 December 2025

Page
Trustees' annual report 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Statement of financial position 7
Notes to the financial statements 8
The following pages do not form part of the financial statements
Detailed statement of financial activities 16
Notes to the detailed statement of financial activities 17

The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Trustees' Annual Report

Year ended 31 December 2025

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis Charity registration number 259042 Principal office Equity Chambers John Frost Square Newport Gwent NP20 1PW

The trustees

The Most Reverend Cherry Vann, Archbishop of Wales The Very Reverend Ian Black, Dean of Newport The Venerable Stella Bailey, Archdeacon of the Gwent Valleys Canon Roderick Davies Mr John Hall-Moore Mr John Wardlaw Hanbury-Tenison Mr Peter Jones Independent examiner Mr Jonathan Rhodes BSc BFP FCA Walter Hunter & Co Limited Chartered Accountant 24 Bridge Street Newport South Wales NP20 4SF

Structure, governance and management

Nature of the governing document and constitution of the charity

The charity is regulated by a scheme made by the Board of Charity Commissioners for England & Wales on 6th June 1902 and is registered with the Charity Commission, charity number 259042. The charity is subject to the law of England & Wales.

The methods adopted for the recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The trustees are appointed in accordance with the scheme rules. The ex-officio trustee, Mr Hanbury-Tenison, is the owner for the time being of the Kilvach Vargoed estate in the old parish of Gelligaer. Six further co-optative trustees are appointed for a term of five years by a resolution of the trustees at a special meeting.

At the year end there were six co-optative trustees in post.

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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2025

Structure, governance and management (continued)

The organisational structure of the charity and how decisions are made

The Annual General Meeting of the charity is usually held in April or May each year.

Decisions with regard to the charity are taken by the trustees in general or special meetings. The administration of the charity and the implementation of decisions is carried out by the clerk.

Objectives and activities

A summary of the governing objects of the charity as set out in its governing document

The objects of the charity are to apply the income in making certain grants as provided in the scheme to the vicar for the time being of St. David Fleur-de-Lis and, subject thereto, in making grants for the benefit of the church and parsonage of St. David aforesaid or for the extension of church work within the old parishes of Bedwellty and Mynyddislwyn.

The parishes now eligible to receive grants under the scheme (comprising the ancient parishes of Bedwellty and Mynyddislwyn) include the whole or part of the following:-

Islwyn Ministry Area Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area St Illtyd Ministry Area

Summary of the main activities of the charity in relation to its objects

The trustees have adopted the policy of making individual grants to the vicars of eligible parishes and, particularly in future, to the parishes for maintenance of non-stipendiary ministers; and in making grants for the repair and maintenance of churches within the eligible parishes. Details of the grants to individuals and to parishes approved for the years ending 31st December 2025 and 31st December 2024 are set out in note 9 to the accounts.

Subject to maintaining adequate reserves, the trustees budget to disburse in grants the whole of the annual income of the charity.

Public Benefit

In implementing the objects of the Charity the trustees have due regard to the public benefit guidance issued by the Charity Commission.

The grant making policy adopted by the trustees supports the practice of religion by the Anglican churches within the geographical area served by the Charity's objects both in maintenance of church buildings for the present and future use of the public and residents within the area and in providing support for individual parishes and clergy for the maintenance of ministry within that area.

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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2025

Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

During the year the charity disbursed the following:-

£350 (2024: £350) for grants to vicars;

£835 (2024: £625) for vicars' parish support grants;

£207 (2024: £207) for grants for ground rent;

£1,024 (2024: £700) for grants to parishes for the maintenance of non-stipendiary ministers;

£29,720 (2024: £15,088) for special grants which were made for the repair and maintenance of eligible churches during the year. Special grants approved but not taken up during the year are normally carried forward, subject to the trustees approval.

Full details of all grants paid are shown in note 9 to the accounts.

Financial review

Policy on reserves

The trustees have considered the reserves of the Charity and adopted a policy of retaining reserves to make grants for emergencies, for major projects and for grants approved but not paid, and consider that the reserves are sufficient to cover any contingencies.

Principal funding sources and how expenditure in the year under review has supported the key objectives of the charity

The charity's income is investment and rental income derived from the charity's assets of equities, investment properties and bank deposits.

The charity has appointed Brewin Dolphin to act as its broker and financial advisers. The trustees have adopted an ethical policy in relation to its investments in stocks and shares in consultation with its financial advisers. This policy is kept under review.

The investment properties of the charity were valued on 21 September 2021 by the chartered surveyors Graham & Co. at a total open market valuation of £700,025. The trustees consider all investment property market values to remain unchanged as at 31 December 2025.

Income received is distributed as grants. Any residual income is placed on deposit with the bank.

Availability and adequacy of assets of each of the funds

The trustees are satisfied that the charity's assets in each fund are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations in respect of each fund.

The trustees consider the current state of the charity's finances to be sound.

Transactions and financial position

The Statement of Financial Activities show revenue outgoing resources for the year of £9,839 (2024: £(4,056)) and capital incoming resources for the year of £61,933 (2024: £39,764) resulting in total incoming resources for the year of £52,094 (2024: £35,933).

The total reserves at the year end stand at £1,703,905 (2024: £1,651,811).

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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2025

Financial review (continued)

Specific changes in fixed assets

Disposals and acquisitions of stocks and shares have taken place during the year upon the advice of the investment managers, Brewin Dolphin.

Further details of the movement in fixed asset investments during the year is shown in note 13 to the accounts.

Plans for future periods

The charity will continue to manage its investments in stocks and shares and in land to best advantage with professional advice in order to balance the requirements to produce income to fund the objects of the charity and the long term growth of investments.

The trustees' annual report was approved on 7 May 2026 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Mr T M Russen Clerk

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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Year ended 31 December 2025

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mr Jonathan Rhodes BSc BFP FCA Walter Hunter & Co Limited Chartered Accountant & Independent Examiner

24 Bridge Street Newport South Wales NP20 4SF

7 May 2026

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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 December 2025

Year ended 31 December 2025
2025 2024
Unrestricted
funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £
Income and endowments
Investment income 4 27,680 27,680 24,978
Other income 5 5,944 5,944 5,020
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Total income 33,624 33,624 29,998
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Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities 6,7 43,463 43,463 33,829
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Total expenditure 43,463 43,463 33,829
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Net gains on investments 10 61,933 61,933 39,764
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Net income and net movement in funds 52,094 52,094 35,933
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 1,651,811 1,651,811 1,615,878
──────────── ──────────── ────────────
Total funds carried forward 1,703,905 1,703,905 1,651,811
════════════ ════════════ ════════════

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

The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Statement of Financial Position

31 December 2025

31 December 2025
2025 2024
Note £ £ £
Fixed assets
Investments 13 1,599,142 1,542,686
Current assets
Debtors 14 166 166
Cash at bank and in hand 105,659 110,791
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105,825 110,957
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 15 1,062 1,832
───────── ─────────
Net current assets 104,763 109,125
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Total assets less current liabilities 1,703,905 1,651,811
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Net assets 1,703,905 1,651,811
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Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds 1,703,905 1,651,811
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Total charity funds 16 1,703,905
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1,651,811
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 7 May 2026, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

The Very Reverend Ian Black, Dean of Newport Trustee

Canon Roderick Davies Trustee

The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31 December 2025

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is Equity Chambers, John Frost Square, Newport, South Wales, NP20 1PW.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Incoming resources

All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured.

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates. Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.

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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2025

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Investments

Unlisted equity investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently measured at fair value. If fair value cannot be reliably measured, assets are measured at cost less impairment.

Listed investments are measured at fair value with changes in fair value being recognised in income or expenditure.

Investment property

Investment property is initially recorded at cost, which includes purchase price and any directly attributable expenditure. Investment property is revalued to its fair value at each reporting date and any changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.

The investment properties of the charity were valued on 21 September 2021 by the chartered surveyors Graham & Co. at a total open market valuation of £700,025. The trustees consider all investment property market values to remain unchanged as at 31 December 2025.

Financial instruments

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.

4. Investment income

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Dividends 27,186 27,186 24,692 24,692
Bank interest 494 494 286 286
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27,680 27,680 24,978 24,978
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5. Other income

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Rent receivable 5,944 5,944 5,020 5,020
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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2025

6. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Grant making 32,136 32,136 16,970 16,970
Support costs 11,327 11,327 16,859 16,859
──────── ──────── ──────── ────────
43,463 43,463 33,829 33,829
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7. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type

Grant funding Total funds Total fund
of activities Support costs 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Grant making 32,136
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11,327
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43,463
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33,829
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8. Analysis of support costs

Grant making
activity Total 2025 Total 2024
£ £ £
Governance costs 2,982 2,982 8,643
Investment management fees 4,838 4,838 4,698
Ecclesiastical insurance 3,507 3,507 3,518
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11,327 11,327 16,859
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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2025

9. Analysis of grants

Special Grants

Special Grants
2025 2024
£ £
St. Paul's, Newbridge 8,000
St. Paul's, Abertysswg 7,600
St. Tudor's, Mynddislwyn 3,900 2,500
St. Augustine's, Pontllanfraith 3,820 9,000
Christ Church, Ebbw Vale 3,600
St. Margaret's, Blackwood 2,800
St David's, Oakdale 3,588
──────── ────────
29,720 15,088
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No provision has been made for the following Special Grants approved but not paid by 31st December 2025:~

£
Approved 2025:
St Paul's, Newbridge 5,900
Approved 2024:
Christ Church, Ebbw Vale 15,000
Approved 2023:
St David, Rhymney 2,000
Approved 2021:
St. Dingat, Tredegar 4,800
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27,700
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Grant for Ground Rent
2025 2024
£ £
Mynyddislwyn 7 7
Church of Wales 200 200
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207 207
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Vicars' Parish Support Grants
2025 2024
£ £
Islwyn Ministry Area 320 250
Mynydd Bewellte Ministry Area 320 125
St. Illtyd Ministry Area 195 250
──── ────
835 625
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Vicars' Grants
2025 2024
£ £
Rev. M Owen 350 350
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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2025

9. Analysis of grants (Continued)

Non Stipendiary Grants

Non Stipendiary Grants
2025 2024
£ £
Islwyn Ministry Area 512 400
Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area 512 300
─────── ────
1,024 700
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10. Net gains on investments

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Net appreciation of equities held for
investment 61,933 61,933 39,764 39,764
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Independent examination fees
2025 2024
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 1,062
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1,020
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11. Independent examination fees

12. Trustee remuneration and expenses

Neither trustees or any persons connected with them have received any remuneration or been reimbursed expenses, either in the current year or in the prior year.

Indemnity insurance has been paid to protect the charity from loss arising from the neglect or defaults of its trustees or to indemnify its trustees against the consequences of any neglects or defaults on their part. The indemnity insurance is included as part of the overall charity insurance premium this year and therefore there is an unidentifiable cost.

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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2025

13. Investments

Cash or cash Listed Investment
equivalents investments properties Total
£ £ £ £
Valuation
At 1 January 2025 19,814 822,847 700,025 1,542,686
Additions 132,308 102,081 234,389
Disposals (134,816) (105,050) (239,866)
Fair value movements 61,933 61,933
───────── ───────── ───────── ────────────
At 31 December 2025 17,306 881,811 700,025 1,599,142
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Impairment
At 1 January 2025 and
31 December 2025
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Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025 17,306 881,811 700,025 1,599,142
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At 31 December 2024 19,814 822,847 700,025 1,542,686
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All investments shown above are held at valuation.

Investment properties

Investment properties

The investment properties of the charity were valued on 21 September 2021 by the chartered surveyors Graham & Co. at a total open market valuation of £700,025. The trustees consider all investment property market values to remain unchanged as at 31 December 2025.

Listed investments and financial assets held at fair value

The listed investments have been valued at fair value at the year end date by the portfolio managers, Brewin Dolphin.

Financial assets held at fair value

The listed investments have been valued at fair value at the year end date by the portfolio managers, Brewin Dolphin.

14. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 166 166
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15. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025 2024
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 1,062 1,020
Rent received in advance 812
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1,062 1,832
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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2025

16. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At
At 1 January Gains and
31 December
2025 Income Expenditure losses 2025
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted Income
Fund 109,125 33,624 (37,986) 104,763
Unrestricted Capital
Fund 1,542,686 (5,477) 61,933 1,599,142
──────────── ──────── ──────── ──────── ────────────
1,651,811 33,624 (43,463) 61,933 1,703,905
════════════ ════════ ════════ ════════ ════════════
At
At 1 January Gains and
31 December
2024 Income Expenditure losses 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted Income
Fund 107,392 29,998 (28,265) 109,125
Unrestricted Capital
Fund 1,508,486 (5,564) 39,764 1,542,686
──────────── ──────── ──────── ──────── ────────────
1,615,878
════════════
29,998
════════
(33,829)
════════
39,764
════════
1,651,811
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17. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025
£ £
Investments 1,599,142 1,599,142
Current assets 105,825 105,825
Creditors less than 1 year (1,062) (1,062)
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Net assets 1,703,905 1,703,905
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Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024
£ £
Investments 1,542,686 1,542,686
Current assets 110,957 110,957
Creditors less than 1 year (1,832) (1,832)
──────────── ────────────
Net assets 1,651,811 1,651,811
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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Management Information

Year ended 31 December 2025

The following pages do not form part of the financial statements.

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The Lectureship Endowment of Edward Lewis

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 December 2025

Year ended 31 December 2025
2025 2024
£ £
Income and endowments
Investment income
Dividends 27,186 24,692
Bank interest 494 286
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27,680 24,978
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Other income
Rent receivable 5,944 5,020
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Total income 33,624 29,998
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Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities
Grant making
Grant funding activities
Special Grants 29,720 15,088
Vicars' Grants 350 350
Vicars' Parish Support Grants 835 625
Non Stipendiary Grants 1,024 700
Grant for Ground Rent 207 207
──────── ────────
32,136 16,970
──────── ────────
Support costs
Insurance 3,507 3,518
Legal & professional fees 420 6,123
Stockbroker management fees 4,838 4,698
Clerk's remuneration 1,500 1,500
Independent Examiner's fees 1,062 1,020
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11,327 16,859
──────── ────────
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Expenditure on charitable activities 43,463 33,829
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Net gains on investments
Net appreciation of equities held for investment 61,933 39,764
──────── ────────
──────── ────────
Net income 52,094 35,933
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