Charity registration number 281454 (England and Wales)
Company registration number 01526048
ST. ELISABETH FOUNDATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
ST. ELISABETH FOUNDATION LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | P. A. Freely |
|---|---|
| Miss H. T. Freely | |
| Mrs I. M. Krauel | |
| Secretary | Miss H. T. Freely |
| Charity number (England and Wales) | 281454 |
| Company number | 01526048 |
| Registered office | 109 Old Street |
| London | |
| EC1V 9JR | |
| Independent examiner | HB Accountants |
| 28 Plumpton House | |
| Plumpton Road | |
| Hoddesdon | |
| Hertfordshire | |
| EN11 0LB |
ST. ELISABETH FOUNDATION LIMITED
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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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 - 10 |
ST. ELISABETH FOUNDATION LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity’s trust deed, applicable law and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005.
Objectives and activities
The charity's objects are the relief of persons suffering from poverty, sickness or old age and of persons who are mentally or physically handicapped. To achieve these objects the charity makes grants to charitable organisations, hospitals, homes or institutions.
The trustees have had due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit and have paid due regard in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
The trustees consider requests for grants from institutions and individuals in accordance with the investments return for the year and prudent protection for the funds.
Achievements and performance
During the year, the charity continued making grants to support persons suffering from poverty, sickness or old age and persons who are mentally or physically handicapped.
Financial review
The trustees consider the result for the year to be reasonable with an increase in dividend income and an increase in the valuation of the investments
The trustees have established a policy whereby the funds held by the charity should be at a level whereby the investment income generated at least covers the normal resources expended for the year. The trustees therefore consider that no further action is required.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
P. A. Freely Miss H. T. Freely
Mrs I. M. Krauel
New trustees are identified and appointed by the existing trustees. The chair of the trustees is responsible for the induction of any new trustee. This involves awareness of a trustee's responsibilities, the governing document, administrative procedures, the history and philosophical approach of the charity. A new trustee would receive copies of the previous year's annual report and accounts and copies of relevant Charity Commission explanatory information.
The trustees meet regularly and manage the running of the charity. Under the trust deed, the charity has the power to make any investments which the trustees see fit. The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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ST. ELISABETH FOUNDATION LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
P. A. Freely
Trustee Dated: 6 August 2025
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ST. ELISABETH FOUNDATION LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST. ELISABETH FOUNDATION LIMITED
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of St. Elisabeth Foundation Limited (the charity) for the year ended 30 November 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
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 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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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 accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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.
HB Accountants
28 Plumpton House Plumpton Road Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 0LB 11 September 2025
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ST. ELISABETH FOUNDATION LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Investments | 3 | 25,009 | 23,389 |
| Total income | 25,009 | 23,389 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Raising funds | 4 | 9,951 | 7,421 |
| Charitable activities | 5 | 7,687 | 4,827 |
| Total expenditure | 17,638 | 12,248 | |
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | 11 | 107,843 | 54,409 |
| Net income and movement in funds | 115,214 | 65,550 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 December 2023 | 662,635 | 597,085 | |
| Fund balances at 30 November 2024 | 777,849 | 662,635 |
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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ST. ELISABETH FOUNDATION LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Investments 12 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds |
2024 £ 6,364 (1,080) |
£ 772,565 5,284 777,849 777,849 777,849 |
2023 £ 28,998 (1,080) |
£ 634,717 27,918 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 662,635 | ||||
| 662,635 | ||||
| 662,635 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 November 2024.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 6 August 2025
P. A. Freely Trustee
Company registration number 01526048 (England and Wales)
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ST. ELISABETH FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
St. Elisabeth Foundation Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 109 Old Street, London, EC1V 9JR.
1.1 Accounting convention
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's trust deed, the Companies Act 2006 and “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 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 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 accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of investments. The principle accounting policies are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4 Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
1.5 Resources expended
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources.
1.6 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
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ST. ELISABETH FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
1 Accounting policies (continued)
1.7 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3 Income from investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Income from listed investments | 25,009 | 23,389 |
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ST. ELISABETH FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
4 Raising funds
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Investment management | 9,951 | 7,421 | |
| 9,951 | 7,421 | ||
| Charitable activities | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Direct costs | |||
| Grant funding of activities (see note 6) | 6,500 | 3,500 | |
| Share of support and governance costs (see note 7) | |||
| Support | 77 | 247 | |
| Governance | 1,110 | 1,080 | |
| 7,687 | 4,827 | ||
| Analysis by fund | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 7,687 | 4,827 | |
| Grants payable | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Grants to institutions: | |||
| Mustard Seed Autism Trust | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| The Catenian Association Benevolent & Children's Fund | 1,000 | - | |
| Mary's Meals | 1,000 | 2,000 | |
| The Catenian Association Bursary Fund | 500 | - | |
| St Joseph's Almshouses | - | 500 | |
| Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem | 2,000 | - | |
| The Willow Foundation | 1,000 | - | |
| 6,500 | 3,500 |
5 Charitable activities
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6 Grants payable
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ST. ELISABETH FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
7 Support costs
| Support costs Governance costs 2024 Support costs Governance costs £ £ £ £ £ Bank charges 64 - 64 156 - Sundry expenses 13 - 13 91 - Accountancy - 1,110 1,110 - 1,080 77 1,110 1,187 247 1,080 Analysed between Charitable activities 77 1,110 1,187 247 1,080 8 Net movement in funds 2024 £ The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements - |
2023 £ 156 91 1,080 |
|---|---|
| 1,327 | |
| 1,327 | |
| 2023 £ - |
9 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or were reimbursed for any expenses during the year.
10 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| The average monthly number of employees during the year was: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
| There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. |
11 Net gains/(losses) on investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Revaluation of investments | 15,132 | 59,190 |
| Gain/(loss) on sale of investments | 92,711 | (4,781) |
| 107,843 | 54,409 |
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ST. ELISABETH FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
12 Fixed asset investments
| Listed | Cash in | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| investments | portfolio | ||
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost or valuation | |||
| At 1 December 2023 | 634,608 | 109 | 634,717 |
| Additions | 170,957 | 211,139 | 382,096 |
| Valuation changes | 15,132 | - | 15,132 |
| Disposals | (55,222) | (204,158) | (259,380) |
| At 30 November 2024 | 765,475 | 7,090 | 772,565 |
| Carrying amount | |||
| At 30 November 2024 | 765,475 | 7,090 | 772,565 |
| At 30 November 2023 | 634,608 | 109 | 634,717 |
Fixed asset investments revalued
The historical cost of the fixed asset investments at the year end was £602,325 (2023: £539,155).
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Accruals and deferred income 14 Related party transactions |
2024 £ 1,080 |
2023 £ 1,080 |
|---|---|---|
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).
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