Charity Registration No. 264185
THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Mr M Lopian Mr D A Lopian Charity number 264185 Principal address 1 Park Lane Salford M7 4HT
Independent examiner
Lopian Gross Barnett & Co 1st Floor, Cloister House Riverside New Bailey Street Manchester M3 5FS
THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 13 |
THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2021.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts 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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)
Objectives and activities
The Holden Charitable Trust exists to receive and distribute charitable donations to worthy causes primarily within the Jewish community. The trustees confirm that they have referred to guidance contained in the Commissions' General Guidance on public benefit when reviewing the trust ' s aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting the grant making policy for the year.
The cha ri ty's main income is generated from investment income and donations under the gift aid scheme ; most of this income is distributed to religious, educational and similar charit i es.
The objectives of the trust for the year are to maintain a stable flow of donations going to worthy causes in the Jewish community.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
The trustees have identified a number of Orthodox Jewish charities which profess and teach the principles of traditional Judiasm or which carry out activities which advance religion in accordance with the Orthodox Jewish faith. Grants are given on application to the trustees by these or similar charities.
Achievements and performance
During the year the trust made donations to a wide variety of charities within the Jewish community. The charity believes it has achieved its aims in delivering public benefit by successfully distributing the majority of its incoming reserves to worthy causes. Remaining reserves in bank and deposit accounts are required to be available to go towards future investment purposes.
At the year end the trust's investments were valued at £ 495,528 and returned income of £ 28,843.
Financial review
During the year the charity received donation income of £ 175,605 and investment income of £ 28,843 . This gave the charity a total income of £ 204,448 and £ 268,267 was distributed to other charit ies and good causes. After other charitable expenditure in the year, there was a decrease in the charity's reserves of £ 63,819.
It is the policy of the charity to hold reserves sufficient to maintain regular grants at previous years levels. As the charity is presently largely reliant on donations which are variable, the trustees feel it would be prudent to maintain reserves at such a level that would enable the charity to generate its own income to meet this aim.
At the balance sheet date the charity had unrestricted reserves available to it of £ 574,711 (2020: £638,530) . This includes cash reserves of £ 53,145 . The trustees consider that this is an acceptable level of cash reserves in order to immediately be able to donate a large sum if required or have funding for obtaining further investments.
The trustees aim to expand the charity's investments portfolio whenever the opportunity arises.
The trust plans to continue to seek donations to enable them to distribute the monies throughout the Jewish community. The trustees will continue to purchase further investments when they believe it is in the best interests of the charity.
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THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
Structure, governance and management
The charity was established by a charitable trust deed on 1 May 1972 with a charity number 264185.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr M Lopian Mr D A Lopian Mrs M M Lopian (Deceased) (Deceased 11 October 2020)
Appointment of other trustees is at the discretion of the trustees. A new trustee would receive copies of the previous year's report and accounts and a copy of the Charity Commission leaflet entitled The Essential Trustee - What you need to know.
All decisions made on behalf of the trust are made by the trustees.
The trustees are responsible for the provision of means to distribute charitable donations to worthy causes.
The day-to-day administration of the charity is carried out by the trustees.
The trustees meet regularly to consider such issues as grant making, reserves and also to consider feedback.
The trust deed authorises the trustees to make and hold investments using the general funds of the charity and the charity has invested in various properties to provide a steady income. All the investments are in the UK.
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
The trustees' r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.
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Mr D A Lopian
Trustee Dated: .........................
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THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2021, which are set out on pages 4 to 13.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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(i) examine the financial statements under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with 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) 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 no w been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
In connection with my examination, no other matter except that referred to in the previous paragraph has come to my attention:
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(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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(ii) to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act;
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have not been met or
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(b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Nathaniel Davidson BA(Hons) ACA FCCA Lopian Gross Barnett & Co
1st Floor, Cloister House Riverside New Bailey Street Manchester M3 5FS
Dated: .........................
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THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
| Unrestricted Unrestricted | Unrestricted Unrestricted | ||
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| funds | funds | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Notes | £ |
£ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and gifts | 3 | 175,605 | 416,230 |
| Investments | 4 | 28,843 | 48,149 |
| Total income | 204,448 | 464,379 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 5 | 268,267 | 392,971 |
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | 10 | - | (21,626) |
| Net movement in funds | (63,819) | 49,782 | |
| Fund balances at 6 April 2020 | 638,530 | 588,748 | |
| Fund balances at 5 April 2021 | 574,711 | 638,530 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 5 APRIL 2021
| Notes Fixed assets Investment properties 11 Investments 12 Current assets Debtors 13 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 14 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Unrestricted funds |
2021 £ 28,518 53,145 81,663 (2,480) |
£ 123,224 372,304 495,528 79,183 574,711 574,711 574,711 |
2020 £ 72,197 95,156 167,353 (4,135) |
£ 123,224 352,088 475,312 163,218 638,530 638,530 638,530 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................
.............................. Mr D A Lopian Trustee
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THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Holden Charitable Trust is a charitable unincorporated organisation in England & Wales
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance 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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling , which is the functional currency of the charity . Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Funds held by the charity are all unrestricted. These being funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees.
1.4 Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure that is directly attributable to specific activities has been included in the relevant cost categories.
Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. These costs include costs related to independent examination and legal fees.
1.6 Investment properties
Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. The surplus or deficit on revaluation is recognised in profit or loss.
1.7 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year . Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 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.
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THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
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 p aymen ts 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.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity ’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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.
3 Donations and gifts
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 175,605 | 416,230 |
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THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
4 Investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Rental income | 28,814 | 47,945 |
| Interest receivable | 29 | 204 |
| 28,843 | 48,149 |
5 Charitable activities
| Bank charges Grant funding of activities (see note 6) Share of governance costs (see note 7) |
Grant funding 2021 £ 612 265,655 2,000 268,267 |
Grant funding 2020 £ 241 392,250 480 392,971 |
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THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
6 Grants payable
| Grants to institutions: British Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Broom Foundation Friends of Beis Eliyohu Trust Ohel Bnei Yaakov King David School Beis Eliyohu Trust SOFT Sharei Torah Yeshiva Sosson VeSimcha CT TTT UJIA BJOF Hachno Kalo Other |
Grant funding 2021 £ 5,800 44,500 18,400 50,000 3,000 - - - - 5,000 2,500 - 25,000 111,455 265,655 |
Grant funding 2020 £ 9,000 43,050 19,700 102,060 23,000 19,700 2,500 10,000 6,000 20,700 2,500 10,000 - 124,040 392,250 |
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The charity made various grants to a number of institutions which carry out activities such as providing Orthodox Jewish education or other activities which advance Jewish religion in accordance with the Orthodox Jewish faith.
7 Support costs
| Support costs Governance costs £ £ Accountancy - 2,000 - 2,000 Analysed between Charitable activities - 2,000 |
2021 £ 2,000 2,000 2,000 |
Support costs Governance costs £ £ - 480 - 480 - 480 |
2020 £ 480 480 480 |
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THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
8 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any reimbursements of expenses from the charity during the year.
9 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| Total There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. |
2021 Number - |
2020 Number - |
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10 Net gains/(losses) on investments
| Revaluation of investments Investment property Fair value At 6 April 2020 and 5 April 2021 |
TotalUnrestricted funds 2021 2020 £ £ - (21,626) 2021 £ 123,224 |
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11 Investment property
Investment property comprises one property. The fair value of the investment property has been arrived at following a valuation carried out by the trustees on the basis of current market conditions, however due to the current Covid-19 pandemic there is uncertainty regarding the property valuation.
| 2021 | 2020 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Freehold | 123,224 | 123,224 |
| Long leasehold | - | - |
| Short leasehold | - | - |
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THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
12 Fixed asset investments
| Unlisted | |||
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| investments | |||
| £ | |||
| Cost or valuation | |||
| At 6 April 2020 | 352,088 | ||
| Additions | 6,750 | ||
| Net Surplus | 17,466 | ||
| Repayments | (4,000) | ||
| At 5 April 2021 | 372,304 | ||
| Carrying amount | |||
| At 05 April 2021 | 372,304 | ||
| At 05 April 2020 | 352,088 | ||
| 13 | Debtors | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year: | £ | £ | |
| Other debtors | 28,518 | 72,197 | |
| 14 | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Other creditors | - | 3,655 | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 2,480 | 480 | |
| 2,480 | 4,135 | ||
| 15 | Analysis of net assets between funds | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
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| funds | funds |
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| 2021 | 2020 |
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| £ | £ |
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| Fund balances at 5 April 2021 are represented by: | |||
| Investment properties | 123,224 | 123,224 |
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| Investments | 372,304 | 352,088 |
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| Current assets/(liabilities) | 79,183 | 163,218 |
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| 574,711 | 638,530 |
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THE HOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
16 Events after the reporting date
The Trustees have closely monitored the Government guidance in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic and have implemented measures in line with Government guidelines. The Trustees have assessed the impact of Covid-19 on the charity and conclude that there are no items resulting from the Covid-19 Pandemic which require disclosure at the balance sheet date other than that disclosed in the Investment Property note.
17 Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year there were donations received from related parties in the sum of £160,450 (2020: £337,000).
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