Charity registration number 273396
THE EVELYN HUSSEY TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
THE EVELYN HUSSEY TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Miss K S E Chandler Miss C A Pinnock Mr P Heath Mr P Hussey
Charity number 273396 Principal address 303 St Margarets Rd Twickenham Greater London TW1 1PN Independent examiner Azets Audit Services Gladstone House 77-79 High Street Egham Surrey United Kingdom TW20 9HY
THE EVELYN HUSSEY 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 - 9 |
THE EVELYN HUSSEY TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2025.
The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 2019).
Objectives and activities
The Trust holds a freehold property in Richmond, Surrey, which was originally purchased by The Hussey Trust and transferred to The Evelyn Hussey Trust at its cost, free of charge. The trustees have a policy to maintain and improve the property to provide heavily subsidised, good quality accommodation to local senior citizens with low incomes, who could otherwise not afford to live in the area.
The Trust does not make grants to people or organisations, who apply speculatively. The Trust also has a policy of not responding to any correspondence unless it relates to the general management of the Trust.
The Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and performance
Charitable activities
During the year the Trust has been able to provide accommodation with full warden cover for seven to eight senior citizens. Each resident has enjoyed good quality accommodation in a very pleasant location, reducing the burden on scarce local sheltered accommodation.
Financial review
Financial position
The net movement in funds was £Nil (2024 - £nil). The charity's funds at the year end were £4,500,000 (2024 - £4,500,000). The Trustees received donations of £6,680 (2024 - £82,369) from The Hussey Trust.
Reserves policy
At present the Trustees do not think it is appropriate to set a reserves policy for the charity.
Structure, governance and management
History, management and governance Arrangements
The Charitable Trust was established on 17 March 1977. The Trust Deed gives the trustees the power to apply the funds in such a manner as they think fit to or for the benefit of any charitable object or purpose with special consideration for care and relief of crippled, handicapped or deprived children, care and relief of the aged and of specific charitable institutions or bodies.
The Trust Deed provides for a maximum of nine trustees. The power of appointing additional trustees is vested in the trustees.
Were there a requirement for new trustees, these would be identified and appointed. The Chair of Trustees is responsible for the induction of any new trustee, which involves awareness of a trustee's responsibilities, the content of the Trust Deed which is the governing document, administrative procedures, the history and philosophical approach of the charity, and a visit to the property and its residents. A new trustee would receive a copy of the previous year's annual report and accounts and a copy of the Charity Commission leaflet "The Essential Trustee: What You Need to Know".
The trustees delegate the day to day responsibility of running the accommodation to a warden.
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THE EVELYN HUSSEY TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Miss K S E Chandler
Miss C A Pinnock
Mr P Heath Mr P Hussey
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
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.............................. Mr P Heath Trustee Dated: 8 January 2026
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THE EVELYN HUSSEY TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE EVELYN HUSSEY TRUST
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Evelyn Hussey Trust (the charity) for the year ended 5 April 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 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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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 financial statements to be reached.
Katy Shearman FCA Azets Audit Services Chartered Accountants Gladstone House 77-79 High Street Egham Surrey TW20 9HY United Kingdom
Dated: 2 February 2026
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THE EVELYN HUSSEY TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations | 3 | 6,680 | 82,369 |
| Charitable activities | 4 | 62,748 | 58,599 |
| Total income | 69,428 | 140,968 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 5 | 69,428 | 140,968 |
| Net income for the year/ | |||
| Net movement in funds | - | - | |
| Fund balances at 6 April 2024 | 4,500,000 | 4,500,000 | |
| Fund balances at 5 April 2025 | 4,500,000 | 4,500,000 |
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 EVELYN HUSSEY TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 5 APRIL 2025
| 2025 Notes £ £ Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 4,500,000 Funds Unrestricted funds Revaluation reserve 4,500,000 4,500,000 4,500,000 The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 8 January 2026 .............................. Mr P Heath Trustee |
2024 £ £ 4,500,000 4,500,000 4,500,000 4,500,000 |
2024 £ £ 4,500,000 4,500,000 4,500,000 4,500,000 |
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| 4,500,000 | |||
| 4,500,000 | |||
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THE EVELYN HUSSEY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Evelyn Hussey Trust is a charitable trust, registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. The principal office is disclosed on the legal and administrative information page.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements of the charity have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102) “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 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 small charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts 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 the freehold property at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
1.3 Income
Income is included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy and is recognised in the period to which it relates.
1.4 Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses are allocated or apportioned to applicable expenditure headings.
1.5 Tangible fixed assets
Freehold property is for use by the charity in fulfilling its charitable objects and is revalued every 3 to 5 years. No depreciation charge is made on the grounds that:
a) the residual value is high; and
b) the depreciation would be immaterial.
This property is not held for income generation purposes. Impairment reviews are only carried out where there is some indication that the recoverable amount is below its net book value.
1.6 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
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THE EVELYN HUSSEY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.7 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
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.
Property valuation
The charity's land and buildings are carried in the accounts at valuation. Details of the latest valuation are given in note 10.
3 Donations
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations | 6,680 | 82,369 |
| Charitable activities | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Charitable rental income | 62,748 | 58,599 |
4 Charitable activities
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THE EVELYN HUSSEY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
5 Charitable activities
| Staff costs Property costs |
2025 £ 26,805 42,623 69,428 69,428 |
2024 £ 25,300 115,668 |
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| 140,968 | ||
| 140,968 |
6 Trustees
£870 of costs in the year were incurred on behalf of the charity by one trustee and reimbursed (2024: £181 reimbursed to one trustee).
The trustees are considered to be the key management personnel for the Trust. No remuneration was paid to the trustees during the year.
7 Employees
Number of employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| Wages and salaries Employment costs Wages and salaries |
2025 Number 2 2025 £ 26,805 |
2024 Number 2 |
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| 2024 £ 25,300 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
8 Independent examiner's fees
Independent examiner's fees for the charity are paid by The Hussey Trust.
9 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within sections 521 to 536 of the Income Tax Act 2007 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
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THE EVELYN HUSSEY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| 10 | Tangible fixed assets | |
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| Freehold land and buildings | ||
| £ | ||
| Cost or valuation | ||
| At 6 April 2024 | 4,500,000 | |
| At 5 April 2025 | 4,500,000 | |
| Carrying amount | ||
| At 5 April 2025 | 4,500,000 | |
| At 5 April 2024 | 4,500,000 |
Land and buildings with a carrying amount of £4,500,000 were revalued in January 2023 by Roy McClure Associates, Chartered Surveyors & Valuers, independent valuers not connected with the charity on the basis of market value.
The book cost was £57,877.
11 Related party transactions
During the year the charity received £6,680 of donations from The Hussey Trust (2024: £82,369).
The Trustees of The Evelyn Hussey Trust are also Trustees of The Hussey Trust.
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