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THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST Report of the trustees for the year ended 5 April 2023

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 8 and comply with the charity’s trust deed and applicable law.

Constitution, Objectives and Activities for the Public Benefit

The Selwood Charitable Trust is constituted under a trust deed dated 22 May 1973 and is a registered charity, no. 265974. The trust deed defines the objects and purposes of the trust to be “such charitable object or objects or purposes if more than one in such shares and in such manner in all respects as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit”.

The trustees confirm they have complied with the duty under Section 4 of the Charities Act having due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission, including public benefit guidance.

Organisation

The trustees named on page 2 have served throughout the year, or the period shown, and since the year end. The appointment of trustees is governed by the regulations of the charity.

Investment Policy

The policy of the trustees is to invest to provide a balanced return from capital and income at medium risk. Social, environmental or ethical considerations are taken into account where possible.

Reserves Policy

The trustees’ policy on reserves is that they regard the income fund as available for distribution in whole or in part and the capital fund as distributable only in exceptional circumstances.

Risk Management

The trustees have examined the potential risks which the charity faces and confirm that measures to minimise these risks have been put in place.

Review of Activities

The charity makes grants. During the year twelve different organisations and individuals benefitted from grants totalling £54,398.

Plans for Future Period

The charity’s future income will be derived from investments and rental.

There are no fundraising activities and the trustees are aware that investment income may vary, in which case grants would need to be adjusted accordingly.

The charity would, however, continue to make grants for the benefit of the public.

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THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST Report of the trustees for the year ended 5 April 2023

Trustees’ Responsibilities

The trustees are required under the Charities Act 2011 to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view the trustees should follow best practice and:

The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ascertain the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law and regulations. 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.

Approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf:

T J Selwood Trustee

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CHARITY NO. 265974

THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Year ended 5 April 2023

THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST

Contents

Legal and administrative information
Report of the trustees
Report of the statutory auditor
Statement of financial activities
Balance Sheet
Notes forming part of the financial statements
Page
2-3
4-5
6
7
8
9-11

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THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST

Legal and administrative information

Trustees T J Selwood
S P Selwood
Mrs L A Selwood
Mrs K M Lazarou
P G Stone F.C.A.
Charity Number 265974
Charity Offices 75 Bournemouth Road
Chandlers Ford
EASTLEIGH
SO53 3AP
Statutory Auditor - Christopher David Osmond F.C.C.A
Independent Examiner Stone Osmond Limited
75 Bournemouth Road
Chandlers Ford
EASTLEIGH
SO53 3AP
Accountants Stone Osmond Ltd
75 Bournemouth Road
Chandlers Ford
EASTLEIGH
SO53 3AP
Bankers Lloyds Bank plc
Above Bar Branch
92-94 Above Bar Street
SOUTHAMPTON
SO14 7DT
Solicitors Paris Smith LLP
Number 1
London Road
SOUTHAMPTON
SO15 2AE

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THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST

Investment Managers Gore Browne – Investment Management Chequers Court 37 Brown Street SALISBURY SP1 2AS

Charles Stanley & Co Ltd 2 Westover Road BOURNEMOUTH BH1 2BY

J P Morgan Asset PO Box 12272 CHELMSFORD CM99 2EL

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THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST Report of the trustees for the year ended 5 April 2023

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 8 and comply with the charity’s trust deed and applicable law.

Constitution, Objectives and Activities for the Public Benefit

The Selwood Charitable Trust is constituted under a trust deed dated 22 May 1973 and is a registered charity, no. 265974. The trust deed defines the objects and purposes of the trust to be “such charitable object or objects or purposes if more than one in such shares and in such manner in all respects as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit”.

The trustees confirm they have complied with the duty under Section 4 of the Charities Act having due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission, including public benefit guidance.

Organisation

The trustees named on page 2 have served throughout the year, or the period shown, and since the year end. The appointment of trustees is governed by the regulations of the charity.

Investment Policy

The policy of the trustees is to invest to provide a balanced return from capital and income at medium risk. Social, environmental or ethical considerations are taken into account where possible.

Reserves Policy

The trustees’ policy on reserves is that they regard the income fund as available for distribution in whole or in part and the capital fund as distributable only in exceptional circumstances.

Risk Management

The trustees have examined the potential risks which the charity faces and confirm that measures to minimise these risks have been put in place.

Review of Activities

The charity makes grants. During the year twelve different organisations and individuals benefitted from grants totalling £54,398.

Plans for Future Period

The charity’s future income will be derived from investments and rental.

There are no fundraising activities and the trustees are aware that investment income may vary, in which case grants would need to be adjusted accordingly.

The charity would, however, continue to make grants for the benefit of the public.

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THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST Report of the trustees for the year ended 5 April 2023

Trustees’ Responsibilities

The trustees are required under the Charities Act 2011 to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view the trustees should follow best practice and:

The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ascertain the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law and regulations. 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.

Approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf:

T J Selwood Trustee

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THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST Independent Examiner’s report to the trustees of The Selwood Charitable Trust

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 5 April 2023 which are set out on pages 7 to 11.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

It is my responsibility to:-

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 accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of 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 accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiners’ Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:

  2. To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011; and

  3. To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2011 have not been met; or

  4. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Christopher David Osmond F.C.C.A. Stone Osmond Ltd Accountants and Statutory Auditors 75 Bournemouth Road Chandlers Ford EASTLEIGH SO53 3AP

Date:

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THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 5 April 2023

INCOMING RESOURCES
Investment income
Other income
Total incoming resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of generating funds
Charitable activities
Total resources expended
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING)
RESOURCES
OTHER RECOGNISED LOSSES
AND GAINS
(Losses)/gains on investments
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Note
2
3
4
5
9
Unrestricted
Funds
£
115,538
-
115,538
29,255
64,068
93,323
22,215
(319,470)
(297,255)
6,054,506
5,757,251
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
£
115,538
-
115,538
29,255
64,068
93,323
22,215
(319,470)
(297,255)
6,054,506
5,757,251
2022
Total
Funds
£
118,417
-
118,417
33,306
125,243
158,549
(40,132)
333,335
293,203
5,761,303
6,054,506

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THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST Balance Sheet as at 5 April 2023

FIXED ASSETS
Investment property
Investments
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and on deposit
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors falling due within one year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted capital
Unrestricted income
Notes
£
3,684
191,155
2023 £
1,104,841
4,464,871
5,569,712
187,539
5,757,251
1,607,675
4,149,576
5,757,251
2022
£
1,104,841
4,827,608
8
9
10
11
12
13
13
5,932,449
-
128,857
194,839
7,300
128,857
6,800
122,057
6,054,506
1,956,400
4,098,106
6,054,506

T J Selwood Trustee

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THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2023

1. Principal Accounting Policies

a) Accounting convention

The charity has applied Update Bulletin 1 as published on 2 February 2016 and therefore does not include a cash flow statement in these financial statements.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £1.

The significant accounting policies in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

b) Investment income Investment income is accounted for in the period in which the charity is entitled to receipt.

c) Resources expended

Costs of generating funds comprise those costs directly attributable to managing the investment portfolio. Governance comprises costs for the running of the charity itself as an organisation.

e) Investments

Investments are included at closing mid-market value at the balance sheet date. Any gain or loss on revaluation is taken to the Statement of Financial Activities.

2.
Investment Income
Dividends – UK equities
Dividends – Foreign equities
Interest – UK securities
3.
Other Income
4.
Costs of Generating Funds
Investment management fees
2023
£
89,054
13,239
13,245
115,538
-
29,255
2022
£
89,601
15,993
12,823
118,417
-
33,306

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THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2023

5.
Charitable Activities
Unrestricted funds
Grants - Minstead Trust
- Other Grants
Property expenses – insurance
Governance (note 6)
6.
Governance
Independent examiners fee
Accountancy and administration fees
2023
£
25,098
29,300
54,398
1,999
7,671
64,068
1,500
6,171
7,671
2022
£
40,410
78,033
118,443
-
6,800
125,243
1,500
5,300
6,800

7. Trustees’ Remuneration The trustees received no remuneration (2022: £Nil) and were not reimbursed for any expenses (2022: £Nil) in the year.

8.
Investment Property
Fair Value
Cost
Revaluation
At 5 April 2023
Total
1,104,841
-
1,104,841

The property was purchased in January 2022 and the trustees consider this to be the fair value at the year end and no revaluation is required for this period.

9.
Investments
Market value at 6 April
Acquisitions at cost
Proceeds from disposals
(Losses)/gains in the year
Market value at 5 April
Investments at market value comprised:
Fixed interest
Equities
Unit Trusts
Historical cost at 5 April
4,827,608
215,275
(258,542)
(319,470)
4,464,871
269,643
2,827,844
1,367,384
4,464,871
2,785,869
5,510,469
186,599
(1,203,688)
334,228
4,827,608
260,444
3,055,025
1,512,139
4,827,608
2,779,014

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THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST

Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2023

10.
Debtors
Minstead Hardship Fund
11.
Creditors
Accruals
12.
Analysis of Total Net Assets by
Unrestricted Capital
Unrestricted Income
12.
Outline Summary of Fund
Movements
Opening fund balances
Incoming resources
Outgoing resources
Gains and Losses
Fund
Unrestricted
Capital
£
1,956,400
-
(29,255)
(319,470)
1,607,675
Fixed
Assets
£
5,569,712
-
5,569,712
Unrestricted
Income
£
4,098,106
115,538
(64,068)
-
4,149,576
2023
£
3,684
7,300
Net Current
Assets
£
(3,962,037)
4,149,576
187,539
Total
Funds
£
6,054,506
115,538
(96,528)
(316,265)
5,757,251
2023
£
3,684
7,300
Net Current
Assets
£
(3,962,037)
4,149,576
187,539
Total
Funds
£
6,054,506
115,538
(96,528)
(316,265)
5,757,251
2022
£
-
6,800
Total Net
Assets
£
1,607,675
4,149,576
5,757,251
5,757,251

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THE SELWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST Independent Examiner’s report to the trustees of The Selwood Charitable Trust

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 5 April 2023 which are set out on pages 7 to 11.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

It is my responsibility to:-

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 accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of 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 accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiners’ Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:

  2. To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011; and

  3. To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2011 have not been met; or

  4. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Christopher David Osmond F.C.C.A. Stone Osmond Ltd Accountants and Statutory Auditors 75 Bournemouth Road Chandlers Ford EASTLEIGH SO53 3AP

Date:

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