CLA Charitable Trust Accounts C-L4, CHARITABLE TRUST CLACHARITABLE TRUST TRUSTEES, REPORT, INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER280264 CLA Charitable Trust Accounts C-L4, CHARITABLE TRUST Contents Page Officers and Advisers Chair of Trustees Report Trustee's Report Statement of the Responsibilities of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities 10 Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 12 CLA Charitable Trust Accounts C-L4, CHARITABLE TRUST Trustees: Bridget Biddell Ichairl Robin W Clarte Andrew Grant (Resigned 4 Ocl 20231 Jane Lane Roger Douglas Giles Bowring Caroline Wilson Tessa Berridge (Appointed 1 Nov 2023} Hannah Connors {Appoinled 1 Nov 20231 Ben Monks (Appointed 1 Nov 2023} Charlty Reglster•d number: 280264 Bankers.. The Royal Bank of Scouand 62-63 Threadneedle Sireel London EC2R 8LA Reglstered Offlce: 16 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PQ Independent Examlner.. Crowe U.K. LLP Chartered Accountants Black Country House Rounds Green Road Oldbury B69 2DG Investment Managers: Ralhbone Investment Management Limited 8 Finsbury Circus London EC2M 7AZ CLA Charitable Trust Accounts C-L4, CHARITABLE TRUST Chair's Report for the year ending 30th November 2023 202212023 has been a year in which we have seen a huge increase in demand for grants from excellent charities and social enterprises delivering outcomes in line with our priorities and objects. We have been able to match some of this increased demand with increased giving. but sadly not all. I would like to thank the trustee Board for their diligence and time in considering the applications and making difficult decisions about which grantees to support. We have supported the work of 81 charities and non-profit organisations, with grants made totalling £252,739. An increase on 2022 when 61 grants were made totalling £243,838. Our grant spending has been spread across England and Wales as shown here: 14% 14% 4% . North Midlands East London South East . South West Wales Multi year funding l am delighted that we have been able to continue our mulliyear funding to impactful charities whose work aligns perfectly wilh our aims. This includes support for Famis for City Children, Jamie's Farm and The Countryside Trust with the addition this year of Countryside Learning. The Charitable Trust continues to make scholarships to undergraduates at both Harper Adams University and Aberystwylh Universty prioritising students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the rural sector. In 2022123 academic year we supported six students with funding towards their studies. l am pleased that the new scholarship programme with Aberystsvyth University is now established and satisfactorily embedded. The work of the Charitable trust continues to grow in its relevance, as England and Wales wami too nature-based wellbeing and social prescribing. There is no doubt in my mind thal this need will conlinue lo grow. With this in mind I would like lo thank all our donors for their support, and in particular to say how grateful l am to donors who have had the foresight to leave generous legaGies. CLA Charitable Trust Accounts C-L4, CHARITABLE TRUST As in previous years I would like to thank the CLA for their support, for undertaking the work required under the seNice level agreement and helping raise the profile of the Charitable Trust Ihrough increasing social media and communications activities. Andrew Grant has seNed two temis of three years as a Trustee, retiring in November 2023, a big thankyou to Andrew. and to all the Truslees of the board who have given their expertise lime and commitment to the Trust. And finally, my heartfelt thanks to all the organisations we have been able to support this year. It is their continuing hard work, in a challenging sector. in delivering impactful support, education and nurture in and about the countryside that is so important.