TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD
| Period start date | 1st April 2021 | 1st April 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Period end date | 31st March 2022 | |
| Reference and administration details | ||
| Charity name | Craze and Hunkin Almshouse Charity | |
| Registered charity number | 276749 | |
| Name of the charity trustees who manage the charity | ||
| Trustees Name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
| Mrs S Beck | Chair | |
| Mrs L Holmes | Secretary/Treasurer | |
| Mr Andrew Stevens | Appointed 28thFebruary 2022 | |
| Mr Andrew Mitchell | Appointed 28thFebruary 2022 | |
| Miss Suzanne Tanner | Appointed 28thFebruary 2022 |
Names of all other charity trustees during the period
| Trustees Name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Tony Rowe | Treasurer | 31/12/2021 |
| Mr Terry Tonkin | 31/01/2021 | |
| Mrs Joan Tanner | 05/12/2021 |
Purpose of Charity
Craze Hunkin Almshouse Trust is a registered charity which provides 10 affordable homes in St Ives, for older people. At a time when there is a severe shortage of affordable rented housing, the role of almshouse charities is now more vital than ever in providing housing that is held in trust for local people in housing need.
Structure/Management
Three new Trustees namely Mr Andrew Stevens, Mr Andrew Mitchell and Miss Suzanne Tanner were appointed in February 2022 due to the retirement of Mr Antony Rowe (Treasurer) and Mr Terry Tonkin and the death of Mrs Joan Tanner. The Trustees are responsible for managing the assets of the charity and applying them only for the charitable purposes and always in the charity’s best interest. All of the trustees work voluntary and receive no remuneration. Mrs Beck is Chair and Mrs Holmes is secretary and acting Treasurer.
Objectivies 2021/2022
The main objective of the charity is to keep the properties in a good state of repairs and to address any concerns raised by the occupants
Achievements 2021/2022
The repairs to the roof at Brymeade, new decking fitting at Fernglen and new door fitted at Tremar Road. The gardens at all three locations were maintenance to a good standard. General repairs, windows cleaned and boiler services all carried out.
Financial Review
Income of £36,365 was received from maintenance contribution and £67 from interest. Expenditure of £12,115 were due to repairs to the properties, £4277 for general repairs/maintenance and costs. £4,000 for a building survey and £3,700 for solicitors costs.
Main Objections for 2022/2023
Due to the death of one of the occupants in February 2022, the charity plans to fully refurbish this flat including new kitchen and bathroom.
Install emergency lighting in the communal area at Fernglen. Paint the communal area at Fernglen.
General repairs and maintenance to the properties and gardens.
CRAZE AND HUNKIN ALMSHOUSE CHARITY Receipts and Payments account for Year ended 31st March 2022
Opening Balances
| Opening Balances | ||||
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| Current a/c C O I F a/c Rental Income Tremar 1 Brymeade 2 Brymeade 3 Brymeade 4 Brymeade 5 Brymeade 1 Fernglen 2 Fernglen 3 Fernglen 4 Fernglen Investment Income Deposit Interest |
9984 157499 167482 3960 4160 3302 3432 4004 4030 3354 3355 3720 3048 36365 67 67 203915 |
Expenditure Repairs and renewals Garden Maintenance Window Cleaning Electricity Subscriptions Insurance Postage & Stationery Audit donation Solicitors Fees Bank Charges Survey Advert Closing Balances Current a/c C O I F a/c |
12116 1515 573 363 209 1402 28 90 3700 21 4000 80 24096 22253 157566 179819 203915 |
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| 203915 |
Accounts prepared by A G Rowe (Treasurer) & L Holmes Accounts audited by Hudson Accounting
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Charity Name Craze & Hunkin Almshouse Trust |
Charity Name Craze & Hunkin Almshouse Trust |
Charity Name Craze & Hunkin Almshouse Trust |
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| 31/03/2022 | Charity no (if any) |
276749 | |
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 03 / 2022 .
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date: 08/12/2022 Signed: Name: S P HUDSON Relevant professional C.P.F.A. qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Brynmor, St Ives Road Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2SF
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