THE PAIN TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
Charity Commission Reference Number: 276670
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THE PAIN TRUST
SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION
The Association was established under a trust deed dated 31 August 1978 and provides facilities for assistance in travel or adventure to further physical development, character training, leadership training and the fostering of a team spirit for young people who have reached the age of ten but have not exceeded the age of twenty two.
Officers:
Chairman: Howard Mallett Geotechnical Engineer Secretary: Esther Workman Project Manager Treasurer: Andrew Hart Finance Director Trustees: Howard Mallett Geotechnical Engineer Esther Workman Project Manager Andrew Hart Finance Director Iain Todd Works Surveyor Peter Wilson Retired Stuart Wilson Head of Development James Kelly Teacher Susan Fowler Retired Roxanne Merry Teacher
Registered Address: 10 Springfield Road, Exmouth, Devon.
Trustees' responsibility for the accounts
Accounting and reporting responsibilities
The Charities Act 2011 requires the Governors as the Trustees of the Charity 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 the financial statements the Governors 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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follow applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP, disclosing and explaining any departures in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the Charity will continue in operation.
The Governors are responsible for keeping accounting records which are such as to disclose, with reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the Charity at any time, and to enable them as Trustees to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charity Law. The Governors are also responsible for safeguarding the charity's assets, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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THE PAIN TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT
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| CharityRegistered Number | 276670 |
| GoverningDocument | Trust Deed dated 31 August 1978 |
| Objects of the Charity | Subject to payment of expenses upon trust to apply the income of The Pain Trust in the provision of facilities for assistance in travel or adventure to further physical development, character training, leadership training and the fostering of a team spirit for young people who have reached the age of ten but have not exceeded the age of twenty two, resident within eight miles of the Town Hall at Exmouth or in East Devon in the County of Devon, but excluding the area to the west of the estuary of the River Exe so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved Provided (1) That such income shall only be used for the provision of such facilities as do not come within the responsibility of the Government or Local Authorities and (2) That such income shall be used only for Charitablepurposes. |
| Specific Investment Powers | The Charity's investment powers are now conferred by the Trustee's Act 2000. |
| Trustees Selection Method | Trustees are appointed by a resolution of the Trustees, passed at a meeting of Trustees of which not less than twenty one days’ notice has been given. The Trustees held 7 meetings duringtheyear. |
| Charity's activities and achievements during the year |
Progress and Achievements The total amount given out in grants amounted to £78,960 (2024: £65,355). The market value of its COIF investments decreased by £66,465 during the year to £2,384,855 (2024 - £2,451,320), of which £2,347,172 is held as capital and is not available for distribution. The Trust holds funds (including cash at bank) of £173,393 (2024: £177,852) for distribution. Financial Activities and Affairs Grants for 258 males and 133 females were made during the year. The total amount given in grants since the Trust was set up is £1,069,219. Expenditure exceeded income by £5,376, reflecting trustees’ desire to distribute over time the historic unspent funds of £173,393(2024: £177,852). |
| Public Benefit | The Trustees have had due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit. |
Approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by: (Signature) .................................................. (Name) Andrew Hart
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE PAIN TRUST
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 August 2025 which are set out on pages 5 and 6.
| 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 Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: • examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, • to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and • to state whetherparticular matters have come to myattention. |
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| Basis of independent examiner’s statement |
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the 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 section 130 of the Charities Act; • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandingof the accounts to be reached. |
| Signed | ............................................................................................... |
| Name | R HARDING |
| Relevant professional qualifications or body |
Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants |
| Address | 62 Glentor Road Hartley Plymouth PL3 5TP |
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THE PAIN TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 August 2025
| Notes RECEIPTS Donations, Legacies and Similar Receipts Investment Income 4 Total Receipts PAYMENTS Charitable payments: Grants Paid Governance Costs 5 Total Expenditure Net Incoming/(Outgoing) Resources for the Year OTHER PAYMENTS (NOT COUNTING AS "EXPENDITURE") Transfer to COIF Investments Fixed Assets Net Movement in Funds Cash and Bank Balances Brought Forward CASH AND BANK BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD |
General Fund £ - 75,063 75,063 78,960 1,479 80,439 (5,376) - - (5,376) 141,086 135,710 |
Restrict ed Fund £ - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total Funds £ - 75,063 75,063 78,960 1,479 80,439 (5,376) - - (5,376) 141,086 135,710 |
2024 £ - 70,716 |
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| 70,716 | ||||
| 65,355 1,502 |
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| 66,857 | ||||
| 3,859 - - |
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| 3,859 137,227 |
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| 141,086 |
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THE PAIN TRUST
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2025
| Notes CASH FUNDS Bank Account COIF Deposit Account Total Cash and Bank Balances INVESTMENTS COIF Investment Fund 6/7 COIF Fixed Interest Fund 6/7 Total Investments ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY'S OWN USE Computer LIABILITIES |
Capital £ - - 2,033,396 313,776 2,347,172 |
Income £ 10,519 125,191 135,710 - 37,683 37,683 |
Total Funds £ 10,519 125,191 135,710 2,033,396 351,459 2,384,855 Cost 1,160 - |
2024 £ 30,958 110,128 |
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| 141,086 | ||||
| 2,108,400 342,920 |
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| 2,451,320 | ||||
| Cost 1,160 |
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| - |
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THE PAIN TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
In preparing the accounts the following policies have been complied with:
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a) The accounts have been prepared on the Historic cost convention. The accounts are in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Charities SORP 2005 (Accounting and Reporting by Charities) and comply with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2011 issued under the Charities Act 2011.
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b) Investment income is recorded when received.
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c) Expenditure on grants is recorded once the Trust has made an unconditional commitment to pay the grant and this is communicated to the beneficiary or the grant has been paid, whichever is the earlier.
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d) Other expenditure is included in the accounts when it is paid.
2. TAXATION
The Trust is a registered charity and accordingly is exempt from taxation on its income and gains where they are applied for charitable purposes.
3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
None of the Trustees were paid remuneration or expenses by the charity during the year (2024 - NIL).
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INVESTMENT INCOME has arisen as follows: Listed Investments Cash GOVERNANCE COSTS Insurance Legal fees Independent Examiner's Fee Office Costs |
2025 £ 69,988 5,075 75,063 - - - 1,479 1,479 |
2024 £ 65,094 5,622 |
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| 70,716 | |||
| - - - 1,502 |
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| 1,502 |
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THE PAIN TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| 6. | INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS (Capital) Brought forward Transfers In/(out) Donations Movement in Value Carried forward |
Investment Fund £ 2,108,400 0 0 (75,004) 2,033,396 |
Fixed Interest Fund £ 306,152 0 0 7,624 313,776 |
Total £ 2,414,552 0 0 (67,380) 2,347,172 |
2024 £ 2,241,638 0 0 172,914 |
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| 2,414,552 |
Amounts held in Capital funds are not available for distribution.
7. INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS (Income)
| INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS (Income) | ||||
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| Brought forward Transfers In/(out) Movement in Value Carried forward |
Investment Fund £ 0 0 0 0 |
Fixed Interest Fund £ 36,768 0 915 37,683 |
Total £ 36,768 0 915 37,683 |
2024 £ 34,858 0 1,910 |
| 36,768 |
Amounts held in Income funds are available for distribution.
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