THE MOUNTBATTEN AND BRABOURNE CHARITY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
5 APRIL 2022
Registered charity no. 271567
THE MOUNTBATTEN AND BRABOURNE CHARITY
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
Legal and administrative information
Trustees
The following have acted as trustees from 6 April 2021 to the date of this report:
The Hon. Michael-John Knatchbull Kelly Knatchbull Lady Alexandra Victoria Edwina Diana Knatchbull – appointed 27 April 2021
Principal Office
69 Holgate Road, York YO24 1HE
Independent Examiner
Gilbert Holbourn, F.C.A., F.C.C.A., DChA, 1 Upper Bridge Street, Wye, Kent, TN25 5AF
Investment Advisors
Cazenove Capital Management Limited, 1 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU
Solicitors
Thrings LLP, Stuart Court, Salisbury Road, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 6DJ
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THE MOUNTBATTEN AND BRABOURNE CHARITY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
The trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2022. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity’s trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities 2005.
Structure, governance and management
The Mountbatten and Brabourne Charity (governed by Trust Deed) is a registered charity number 271567 and was constituted on 25 May 1976.
Trustees
The trustees who have served during the year and since the year end are set out on Page 1. The Trust Deed specifies a maximum of eight and a minimum of two trustees. New or additional trustees may be appointed by the Board of Trustees at any time.
Risk management
The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business, and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm that systems are established to enable regular review so that any necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks.
Objectives and activities
The Trustees are empowered to apply the annual income of the Trust Fund to a wide range of charitable purposes as they see fit. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic no donations were made during the year or the previous year and this will be addressed in 2022/2023.
Financial Review:
Reserves policy
The trustees’ policy on reserves is that as a general rule expenditure should not significantly exceed income in any year so that fund balances are available to generate investment income.
Results
The financial statements on pages 4 to 7 give details of the incoming resources in the year and of their disposition. In the year to 5 April 2022 there were net incoming resources of £72,975 compared to net incoming resources of £4,951 in 2021. The increase in net incoming resources included the transfer of assets of The Brabourne Charity (Charity No. 269592) amounting to £54,849 on 26[th] April 2021 and a generous gift of £10,185 from the trustee, Michael-John Knatchbull in the form of Findlay Park units. These units were sold and £10,000 was reinvested in The Cazenove Charity Multi-Asset Fund. The Trustees confirm that the funds available are adequate to fulfil the obligations of the charity and for it to continue in operation in the medium term.
Investment Policy
The policy of the trustees is to invest to provide a rising stream of income from a balanced portfolio designed to protect the funds from the effects of inflation.
Investment performance
The trust is reliant on the income from its investments, the income from which was £10,445 (2021 - £9,434). Overall, this year has seen an increase in the value of investments of £7,402 (2021 - £36,536)
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THE MOUNTBATTEN AND BRABOURNE CHARITY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022 continued
Statement of trustees’ responsibilities for the annual accounts
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees’ report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and UK Accounting Standards (UK Generally Accepts Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102).
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial activities during the year and of its 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:
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Select suitable accounting policies and 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 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 proper 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. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for their proper application and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud.
ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES
Michael-John Knatchbull Trustee
Date:
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THE MOUNTBATTEN AND BRABOURNE CHARITY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 5 April 2022.
Respective responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did 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.
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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.
Gilbert Holbourn FCA, FCCA, DChA 1 Upper Bridge Street Wye Kent TN25 5AF
Date:……………………….
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THE MOUNTBATTEN AND BRABOURNE CHARITY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
| Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Income from investments 2 Donations 3 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable expenditure Charitable activities – Grants payable Governance Costs TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 4 Net incoming resources before other recognised gains and losses Realised and unrealised gains on investment assets 5 Permanent Endowment 7 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Fund balances brought forward at 6 April 2021 FUND BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 5 APRIL 2022 |
2022 £ 10,445 65,480 75,925 - 2,950 2,950 72,975 7,402 - 80,377 80,377 272,876 353,253 |
2021 £ 9,434 - |
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| 9,434 | ||
| - 4,483 |
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| 4,483 | ||
| 4,951 36,536 50 |
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| 41,537 | ||
| 41,537 231,339 272,876 |
The notes on pages 7 and 8 form part of these financial statements.
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THE MOUNTBATTEN AND BRABOURNE CHARITY
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 5 APRIL 2022
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Investments 5 CURRENT ASSETS Cash held by investment managers LIABILITIES Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS FUNDS Endowment Fund 7 Unrestricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS Approved by the trustees on ………………….. And signed on its behalf by: |
2022 £ 272,278 83,125 (2,150) 80,975 353,253 - 353,253 353,253 |
2021 £ 232,142 |
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| 44,444 (3,710) |
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| 40,734 | ||
| 272,876 - 272,876 272,876 |
Michael-John Knatchbull Trustee
The notes on pages 7 and 8 form part of these financial statements.
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THE MOUNTBATTEN AND BRABOURNE CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial statements of the charity have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice ‘Accounting and reporting by Charities’ (SORP 2005), and applicable UK Accounting Standards and the Charities Act 1993. They are drawn up on the historical cost accounting basis except that investments held as fixed assets are carried at market value.
Incoming resources
Donations receivable are accounted for as soon as their amount and receipt are certain. In the case of unsolicited donations this is usually only when they are received. All other income is accounted for under the accruals concept.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognized as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenses are accounted for on an accruals basis. Expenditure incurred in connection with the specific objects of the charity is included under the heading charitable activities. The irrecoverable element of VAT is included with the item of expense to which it relates.
Investment and Investment income
Fixed asset investments are stated at mid-market value at the balance sheet date. Gains and losses on Investments both realised and unrealised are included in the statement of financial activities. All income arising on investments is accounted for on a receivable basis. Income tax recoverable is accounted for on the same basis as the income to which it relates.
| 2 INVESTMENT INCOME From listed investments - UK Bank interest 3 Donations Assets transferred from The Brabourne Charity (Charity No 269592) Gift from the trustee, Michael-John Knatchbull in the form of units in Findlay Park Paypal 4 ANALYSIS OF TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED Direct charitable expenditure: Other expenses: Investment management fees Administration Legal fees Independent Examiners’ fees |
2022 £ 10,437 8 10.445 2022 £ 54,849 10,185 446 65.480 2022 £ 970 1,080 - 900 2,950 |
2021 £ 9,434 - |
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| 9.434 | ||
| 2021 £ - - - |
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| - | ||
| 2021 £ 773 1,490 720 1,500 4,483 |
No payments have been made to Trustees for remuneration or expenses during the current or the previous year.
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THE MOUNTBATTEN AND BRABOURNE CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
5 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
| Market Value at 6 April 2021 Transfer from the Brabourne Charity Equalisation Additions at cost Net Investment gains in the year Market value at 5 April 2022 The investment is held in the Cazenove Charity Multi-Asset Fund. 6 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year Other creditors and accruals 7 ENDOWMENT FUND Permanent |
2022 £ 232,142 22,755 (21) 10,000 7,402 272,278 2022 £ 2,150 2022 £ - |
2021 £ 195,606 - - - 36,536 |
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| 232,142 | ||
| 2021 £ 3,710 |
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| 2021 £ 50 |
The permanent endowment was established when the charity was set up in May 1976 and was transferred into unrestricted funds in the previous year.
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