FELIX FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
REGISTERED CHARITY No. 267305
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CONTENTS
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| Trustees' Report | 1 - 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes | 7 - 9 |
FELIX FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
The Trustees are pleased to present their annual Trustees' Report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number: 267305 Principal address: Broadfield Law UK LLP One Bartholomew Close London EC1A 7BL Trustees: Mr F Appelbe Mrs V Thomas Dr L Hobby Mr A Appelbe Mr W Thomas Independent Examiner: Mrs Julia Strike TEP One Bartholomew Close London EC1A 7BL
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The Charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust dated 17 March 1969, and constitutes an unincorporated Charity.
Appointment of Trustees and Trustee induction and training
Trustees are appointed by deed. New Trustees are briefed on their legal obligations under charity law, the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit, informed of the contents of the deed, decision-making processes and recent financial performance of the Charity. Before taking on the role they meet key advisors and other Trustees. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role. Mr W Thomas was appointed to act in the year.
Risk Management
The Trustees recognise that they have a duty to identify and review risks to which the Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The Trustees have considered the main areas of risk and are of the opinion that the Charity has the resources that, under normal conditions would allow these risks to be mitigated to an acceptable level in its day-to-day operations.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Charity was created by deed of trust dated 17 March 1969 and exists to benefit such legally charitable objects as the Trustees at their discretion select.
The Trustees consider applications for grants at meetings and generally throughout the year.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 ( cont.)
Public Benefit Statement
The Trustees have referred to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities and deciding on the grants for the year. The Charity’s objects are for the public benefit. Those objects are achieved by virtue of the grants made by the Trustees to Charities in England and Wales and to individuals to assist with their education.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The Trustees met on various occasions to consider the charity's activities and achievements during the year. The charitable donations were agreed. 14 grants were made during the year (2024: 15) as shown in Note 2 to these accounts.
The Trust Funds were held in investments and cash. Income for the year in the form of dividends and interest amounted to £32,199 (2024: £30,419).
The market value of the investments at the date of the Balance Sheet was £514,885 (2024: £524,275). The Trustees noted the fall in value of the investments. The Trustees are aware of the continuing economic crisis and political uncertainty around the world and the ongoing impact these issues could have on the investments and their values and the income arising from those investments. The Charity is invested for the long term and the Trustees will continue to monitor the investments and their performance.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Charitable Expenditure
The 2025 grants totalled £30,550 (2024: £25,700).
Other Expenditure
Expenditure relating to the management, administration and governance of the Charity amounted to £3,208 (2024: £4,239), less than 1% of the value of the charity at 5 April 2025.
Investment Policy and Performance
The Trustees have an investment portfolio with M&G comprising shares in their Sterling Charifund, with units held in both their Income and Accumulation funds. The investment in these funds offers the trustees the right mix of capital growth and income to meet their policy and is actively managed by M&G direct. The Trustees monitor the performance at their meetings and when the quarterly reports are received.
The investment portfolio showed a decrease in market value over the year with unrealised losses of £10,584 (2024: £ 6,329).
Reserves Policy and going concern
The Trustees aim to use the income arising during each year for grants. If there is insufficient annual income in the year, expendable endowment is used to make the shortfall. It is not envisaged that there will be future commitments that exceed future income on an annual basis therefore the trustees are happy with the current reserve level. The Trustees are of the view that the Trust is a going concern.
Exemptions from Disclosure
There are no exemptions from disclosure.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 (cont.) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' REPONSIBILITIES
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charity and of their incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements and;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy 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.
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
Date:
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES IN RESPECT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Felix Foundation for the year ended 5 April 2025 which are set out on pages 5 to 9.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the 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.
Mrs Julia Strike TEP One Bartholomew Close London EC1A 7BL
Date:
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| Notes INCOME & EXPENDITURE Income and endowments from: Investments 4 Total income and endowments Expenditure on: Charitable expenditure Grants 2 Support costs 2 Total expenditure NET INCOME/EXPENDITURE Net (losses) on investments 3 Net (expenditure)/income Reconciliation of funds Fund balances brought forward Total funds carried forward at 5 April 2025 |
Unrestricted Fund 2025 £ 32,198.67 32,198.67 30,550.00 3,208.00 33,758.00 (1,559.33) (10,583.77) (12,143.10) 545,337.05 533,193.95 |
Total 2024 £ 30,419 |
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| 30,419 | ||
| 25,700 4,239 |
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| 29,939 | ||
| 480 (6,329) |
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| (5,849) 551,186 |
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| 545,337 |
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 5 APRIL 2025
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Notes 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
Investments 3 514,885.30 524,275
Current Assets
Cash 18,308.65 21,902
Less: Current Liabilities
Amounts falling due within one year
Broadfield Law UK LLP fee - 840
Net Current Assets 18,308.65 21,062
Net Assets 5 533,193.95 545,337
Funds
Unrestricted funds 533,193.95 545,337
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees and were signed on their behalf by:
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F Appelbe - Trustee Date:
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception that investments are shown at market value as at the balance sheet date and are 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 January 2015) and the Charities Act 2011. The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. Having assessed the Charity's financial position and plans for the foreseeable future, the Trustees are satisfied that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. Where necessary estimates and judgements are based on historical experience and other factors.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and with the Charities Act 2011.
Expenditure
A liability and related expenditure is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation at the balance
sheet date as a result of a past event, that it is likely to be settled and that it can be measured reliably.
Funds
The Unrestricted Fund comprises those funds which the Trustees are free to use in accordance with the charitable objects.
Charitable Grants
Grants are recognised when the Trustees have made a decision to make a payment and that decision had been communicated to the recipient and it is probable that payment will take place. However, the recognition of any liability will be dependent on any conditions attaching to the commitment.
Investments
Investments are stated at market value as at 5 April 2025. Investment gains and losses are disclosed in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Investment Income
Investment income and tax recoverable are accounted for on a receivable basis.
2. Charitable Expenditure
| Charitable Expenditure Grants made during the year totalled: Support costs Legal & Professional VAT (non recoverable) Bank charges |
2025 £ 30,550.00 2,665.00 533.00 10.00 3,208.00 33,758.00 |
2024 £ 25,700 3,532 707 - |
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| 4,239 | ||
| 29,939 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 (cont.)
3. Investments
| Movements on quoted investments were as follows: Market value brought forward Addacquisitions at cost Net (loss) on revaluation Market value at year end Historic cost value at year end |
2025 £ 524,275.33 1,193.74 (10,583.77) |
2024 £ 529,649 955 (6,329) |
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| 514,885.30 | 524,275 | |
| 304,196.20 | 303,002 |
All investments are situated in the UK and listed on a recognised stock exchange.
Investments which represent 5% or more of the total portfolio are considered by the Trustees to be material and are:
| 2025 2024 M & G Charifund - Income Units 95.83% 96.06% 4. Investment income Income from UK investments 5. Movement in Funds Unrestricted Funds General fund Fund value brought forward Add: Net movement in funds Fund value at year end Net movement in funds (above), arises as follows: Unrestricted Funds General fund Income Gains and losses Less: Expenditure |
2025 £ 32,198.67 |
2024 £ 30,419 |
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| 2025 £ 545,337.05 (12,143.10) |
2024 £ 551,186 (5,849) |
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| 533,193.95 | 545,337 | |
| 2025 £ 32,198.67 (10,583.77) |
2024 £ 30,419 (6,329) |
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| 21,614.90 33,758.00 |
24,090 29,939 |
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| (12,143.10) | (5,849) |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 (cont.)
6. Trustees' Remuneration and Expenses
None of the Trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any benefits from an employment with the Charity or a related entity. (2024: £nil).
No Trustee expenses have been incurred, nor have there been any related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure. (2024: £nil in all cases).
Independent examination fees are charged but they are part of Broadfield Law UK LLP's general expenses. The functions are carried out separately within Broadfield Law UK LLP.
7. Employees
The Trust does not have any employees (2024: none).
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