2022-04-05-accounts

The Buckland Charitable Trust

Unaudited

Annual report and accounts for the year ended 5 April 2022

Registered Charity No. 273679

The Buckland Charitable Trust

Contents

Report of the Trustees Report of the Independent Examiner Receipts and payments account Statement of assets and liabilities Notes	Pages
	2 & 3 4 5 6 7 - 8

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The Buckland Charitable Trust

TRUSTEES' REPORT

Eleanor Katharine Mary Afsari

SETTLOR Eleanor Katharine Mary Afsari TRUSTEES Ali Reza Afsari Anna Rose Bannister Paul Bannister CREATED Trust deed dated 25 April 1977 CHARITY NUMBER 273679 REGISTERED ADDRESS 45 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7BG ACCOUNTANTS Evelyn Partners LLP Onslow House, Onslow Street, Guildford, GU1 4TL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Susan Kumar ACA, Holden Granat LLP Springfield House, 23 Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, KT13 9LZ SOLICITORS Cartmell Shepherd Viaduct House, Carlisle CA3 8EZ INVESTMENT ADVISORS Evelyn Partners Investment Services Ltd AND BANKERS 45 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7BG

The trustees shall hold the trust fund and income thereof for such charitable foundations and for such charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall from time to time think fit.

The power to appoint new trustees vested with the settlor during her life time. Following the settlor's death, the power to appoint new trustees is now vested in the current trustees. There were no changes of trustees during the year. The trustees' decisions are made by a majority vote.

The entire Trust Fund and income thereof is held for unrestricted purposes.

The income and expenditure of the charity are shown in the receipts and payments account on page 5.

The trustees acknowledge that they have a responsibility to review whether the charity is exposed to any major risks. The main risks that the charity is exposed to are a fall in value of the investments held and a fall in investment income received. To minimise these risks the trustees have employed professional investment advisors to review the portfolio on a regular basis.

The stockbrokers have been instructed by the trustees to adopt a medium risk policy of investment, and to generate an annual income in excess of £30,000 per annum. The stockbrokers have been instructed not to invest in companies whose business interests are in tobacco, gambling, alcohol or armaments. The trustees have also advised that they do not wish to invest in Israeli companies.

The stockbrokers have been instructed by the trustees to seek to increase the value of the investment portfolio over the long term. The trustees consider the Charity’s finances are in a strong position and enable the future to be faced with confidence.

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The Buckland Charitable Trust has provtded £26.000 in 5UPPOrt of OL¢r chosen charities. As ever the trustees have been vlgorous In assessrng whether previously supported charities still meet the criteria for receiving support, and in one or two cases, support has been wlthdrawft. The trustees aim to provlde support to a diverse range of charities ranging from small local charities to larye Intematlonal one5. As ever the thanks from the tharitles has been much appreclated as have updates on how the support impacts those receNing it. We have also tried to respond to particular appeals from 0￿r regular charities in order to maximise the impact our sUPPOrt can provide. We look forward to continLsing thls support through the next year. Thè Trustees have on5idered the impart of Covid-19 on the actSvity of the Trust and have conduded that the Trust will be able to eontlnue to operate as planned for the forseeable fLtture. It is likely that the Smpact of the pandemit wsll inC￿aSe the needs of some charities and this may result in increased grant expendlture in the future. The principles of public benefit, as defined by the Charity Commission, have been noted by the trustees. The trustee5 confim) having glven regard to the Charlty CommSsslon's guidance and State their belief that the charity provldes identifiable benefits to a section of the public. The trustees consider that they have adequate resources to meet current liobilities. Trustee$. responsibrlities The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate records which are sufflcient to show an(5 explaln the charity's transactlons and disd05e with reasonable atcuracy at any tlme the finanaal postion of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statement5 comply wSth the Charities Act 2011, the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of frdud and other irregularitiès. Appro¥e￿b¥_th￿ Board of.T tees on and signed on its behaff by All Atsari, Trustee

The Buckland Charitable Trust

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

I report on the accounts of the Buckland Charitable Trust for the year ended 5 April 2022 which comprise the Receipts and Payments Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes 1 to 6.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiners

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. You consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act, follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and 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 accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, 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 accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's 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:

to keep accounting records in accordance with s130 of the 2011 Act; and

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

• -2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Susan Kumar ACA Holden Grant LLP

Springfield House, 23 Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 9LZ

Date: 23 January 2023

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The Buckland Charitable Trust

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for the year ended 5 April 2022

Receipts From assets: Investment income Overseas tax repayment Disposal proceeds Total receipts Payments Charitable activities direct expenditure: Donations Other expenditure - administration Investment purchases Total payments Net (payments) for the year Bank account balances at 6 April 2021 Bank account balances at 5 April 2022	Notes 2022 £ 37,560 133 532,447 570,140 6 26,000 2 19,454 486,812 532,266 37,874 24,226 £ 62,100	2021
		£ 30,082 - 453,556
		483,638
		45,400 21,778 428,990
		496,168
		(12,530) 36,756
		24,226

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The Buckland Charitable Trust

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES at 5 April 2022

Investment Assets Investments Assets Cash and bank balances: Dividend account Investment Deposit account Prepayments - (LEI fee) Total cash Liabilities Investment management fees Accountancy Independent examiner's fees Total Liabilities Approved by the Board of Trustees on and signed on its behalf by Ali Afsari, Trustee.	Notes 1.2 £ £	2022 2021 2,429,217 £ 2,345,515 22,360 10,475 39,741 13,752 72 72 62,173 24,299 (4,767) (4,645) (3,396) (3,300) (756) (755) (8,919) (8,700)	2021
			10,475 13,752 72
			24,299
			(4,645) (3,300) (755)
			(8,700)

The notes on pages 7 to 8 form part of these accounts.

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The Buckland Charitable Trust

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS for the year ended 5 April 2022

1) Accounting policies

• 1.1 These Accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Charities Act 2011.

• 1.2 Investments

Investments are valued at mid-market value at 5 April 2022.

2) Administration expenditure

Cost of raising funds Investment management fees Governance costs Accountancy charges LEI fee Independent Examiners fees Total administration expenditure £	2022 £ 19,382 19,382 0 72 0 72 19,454 £	2021
		£ 17,644
		17,644
		3,300 144 690
		4,134
		21,778

3) Related party transactions and Trustees' remuneration

No expenses were reimbursed to any of the trustees during the year ended 5 April 2022 (2021: None). None of the trustees received any remuneration during the year ended 5 April 2022 (2021: None).

4) Going concern

The trustees are confident that the charity will continue to be a going concern and the financial statements have been prepared on this basis.

5) Taxation

As a charity, the trust is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within sections 524 and 536 of the Income Taxes Act 2007 or section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

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THE BUCKLAND CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS for the year ended 5 April 2022

6) Donations Action for Children Alzheimers Disease Society Beechwood Cancer Care Bishop Simeon Trust Calvert Trust Camphill Village Trust Cancer Research Carlisle & Northlake Hospice at Home Children North East Children with Cancer UK Cumbria Family Support Cycling Without Age Eden Valley Hospice Forward Assist Great North Air Ambulance Service Hope & Homes for Children Hospice at Home Carlisle and NL Little Heart Matters Inspire Foundation Macmillan Cancer Support Medicial Aid for Palestinians Medecins Sans Frontieres MIND Moredun Foundation Multiple Sclerosis Society Nottingham Refugee Forum Scope SENSE St Abbs Independent Lifeboat Ukraine Appeal Water Aid Alzheimers Disease Society - Returned Cheque Medecins Sans Frontieres - Returned Cheque		2022 £ - 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 500 2,000 - 500 1,000 500 - 1,000 - 2,000 500 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 2,000 500 500 500 - 500 500 1,000 3,000 500 - - 26,000		2021 £ 2,000 1,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 4,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 1,000 1,500 2,000 1,000 2,000 1,000 - 3,000 1,000 2,000 2,000 4,000 1,000 400 1,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 - 1,000 (2,000) (500)
				45,400

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