Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period stsrt date Period end date Year 2025 Year From April To 31 Mar 2026 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name FRY BROTHERSCHARtrY Other names charity is known by Reglstered ¢harlty number (If any) 284669 Charlty's prlnclpal address Michele Harding, Clo West Elworth Farm, Portesham Weymouth Dorset Post¢od6 DT3 4HF Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Datos a¢l•d If not ft*r whol• ¢ar Tru8to8 namo Olflce Ilf any) Namo of wrson lor bodyl •ntltl•d toa olnt trust If an Fry Brothers Charity Fry Brothers Charity Fry Broihers Charity Fry Brothers Charity Fry Brothers Charity Fry Brothers Charity Fry Brothers Charity Fry Brothers Charity judith Norman Trustee lane Elwood Trustee Vicky Finding Martin Jolliffe Trusiee Chairpersonlfrustee Trustee john Pengelly Stephen Slade Andrew Bailey Karen Hodgson Trustee Trustee Trustee 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the Irusl¢¢s for the ¢harity. if any, (for ¢xampl¢. any custodian trustoes) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR S1 March 2026
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infom)ation e of advlser Name Address Name of ¢hlef exe¢utlve or names of senior staff members (Optlonal Infomiation) Michele Harding (Secretary and Book-keeper) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Scheme ofthe Charitycommissioners Type of governing document How the charity is constituted 18g. trust, as Ition. wmpan. Charitable Trust Trustee selection methods leg. appoinie¢J Dy, eiecieo 1., Election AddltSonal governance Issues {Optlonal Infonnalion) The Charity continues to operate with a structured governance framework. During the year. new trustees were supported through an induction process including key documentation such as the governing document, policies, and recent meets'ng minutes. Two new trustees joined the board last year and have settled in well, contributing positively lo the Charity's work. You may Choosè lo include additional information. where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the charity's organisational Structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties: Trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Govemance has been strengthened through the adoption of several new policies. including Health & Safely. Safeguarding. Investment, and Trustee Information policies. ensuring alignment with current best practice. The truslees meet regulady and continue lo aclively manage the Charity's properties. finanS. and tenant welfare. To manage the properties. improvingand increasing if necessary, givinEtenancy priorityto personnelwho have been employed in land- based employmentand havetovacatetied accommodation in Portesham and the neighbourhood thereof. Summary of the objects of the charity $et out in it$ governing document TAR S1 March 2026
During the financial year. the Charity has undertaken a number of maintenance and improvement works across its propety portfolio. including: Replacement of boundaryfencing Installation of a new patio area Installation of a new boiler to improve energy efficiency A full inspection of all properties has been completed, allowing the trustees to implemerrt a planned maintenance programme for 202er2027. Property No. 11 experienced 8 significant water leak resulting in 8Xtensive darnage. This is currently subject to 8n ongoing insurance claim. The tenant has been temporarily relocated to 8 care home, and works are expected to be completed by July 2026. Summary of the maln activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include withln this section the ststutory d¢¢laration that tru$tees havo had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commlsslon on publlc benefiti Flnan¢lol and Str8t•gl¢ Matt•r$ Renis were increased by 5% during the year to Support ongoing maintenance and financial sustainability- The Charity made its first external contribution to a local permissive path project. which is expected to benefit tenants through improved accessibility. -The Charity has subscribed to the Almshouse Association to access guidance and support. particularly in relation to evolving landlord responsibilities and regulatory changes. R5sk andcomplianco Trusiees continue to monitor key risks including property condition, tenant welfare, and linancial sustainability. The recent full property inspection supports 8 more proactive 8ppro8ch to m8inten8nce planning. There were no related party transactions during the year. Addltlonal detslls of obJe¢tlvo8 and a¢tlvltles {Optlonal Infomiatlonl You may Choose to include further statements, where relevant. about= policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment., Contribution made by volunteers. TAR S1 March 2026
new Section D Achievements and performance Throughout the year. the Charity has prioiitised maintaining the fabric ofthe buildings to ensure a safe. comfortable. and welcoming environment for all tenants. Summaryofthe main achievements of the charity duringthe year Regular maintenance has been carried out across the properties, with particular improvements including enhanced accessibility and upgraded security features. The Charity's website http'.Ilfrybrotherscharity.org.ukl has been actively used to share information about its work. showcase the tenants, well-maintained gardens. and highlight social activities. This platform continues to serve as a valuable communication and engagement tool for both the localcommunity and prospective applicants. TAR S1 March 2026
Section E Financial review Cyclical Maintenance Fund-the Trustees may establish and maintain a reserve fund. to be entitled the Cyclical Maintenance Fund, forthe purpose of providing for those items of ordinary maintenance and repair for the alms-houses belonging to the Charity. Brief $tat¢ment of th¢ charlty's pollcy on reser¥es Extraordinary Repair Fund-forthe purpose of providing extraordinary repair, improvement or rebuilding ol the alms-houses. The funds shall be established with the sum of £10,000 from th& a¢cumulat&d income of the Chority and maintained by the income for the Charity. The trustees may at any time apply the tund but it the tund is not applied it shall be invested in trust for the Charity. Detsils of any funds materially In defi¢lt none Further financlal revlew details {Optional infornlation) £50,772 received from rental income and £2,269 ini8re8t. You may ¢hoose to include additional information, where relevant about.. th8 charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraisingl- how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., Investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. £11,313 general m8inten8nce and careline seNices. The Trustees shallfirst defray out of the income of the Charity the cost of maintaining the property of the Charity lincluding the repair and insurance of any buildings thereonl and all other charges and outgoings payable in respect thereof and all the proper costs, charges and expenses ol and incidental to the administration and management of the Charity. Section F Other optional information TAR S1 March 2026
Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the ¢harlty'$ Irustees Signature{s) Position leg Secretary* Chair, etcl Date Judith Nomian Martin Jolliffe Tnjstee Chairpersontrrustee 2810712026 2810712026 TAR S1 March 2026
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLNtrID AND WALE5 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the pariod Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowrnent funds Total funds Last year lo lh• Th•orMt £ l•th• Tr•ar••t£ tothv n••r••t£ toth• n•u•8t£ A1 ReGel from la and bvihy .TT2 JJJ 50.772 714 1.5 46.780 765 419 4S1 Bgnkdgpogrt Interwt Sub tolal( ross income for ARI 52.590 451 53,041 47.W A2 Ass•t and Inv•8¢rn•nt 881•5. 18ee tablel. Sub lotol Total rKelpts $2,$ SJ,041 47.964 A3Pa ments Pr¢pertytypairn and mantanance Carehnfr monito serve8 Dongliws 10.028 •,J 728 500 2.J76 8,827 918 4JQ 550 86 2.3T¢ 6.827 918 2.342 6.344 Accouolacy le•$ Sub total 23.ODO 23,OOD 20,070 A4 A888t and Investment urcha8•8,18ee tabl81 Sub total 23.(K 23.000 20.070 Net of receipts/(p8yments) AS Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash fund5 thi5 year end 4S1 3D,041 27,894 77.726 107,316 14.446 14897 92,172 122,213 64.278 92,172 CCXX Rl CoUnts ISSI 1710612026
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds lo n•or•$t£ Restricted funds to nr•$lE Endowment funds ¢0 n•or•$t£ Catsgorf88 Details B1 Cash funds Bar&Curreni Aco> 27.$23 Lkn$ Bar& Der)SitAua>Jnt 3,725 F¢0 Twm De[ A¢1 32 Day bl¢tt¢OeFosiAt£)Jrt JO.073 pshtsTfI Bar& F(WO Say 35.WO Thechèffly Barth ify) Day NoknA¢uyJni 10.495 14,B97 Total Cash funds 107.316 14.897 Unre8trlct•d fund$ io n•ir•st£ Restrfctad fund$ Endovrnnt fund$ to n•ur•t£ Deta115 FuThd 10 ¥Jhl¢h kn#•t b•hn ¢o4t IpPtni1) CurrnntY41u• DetaI15 Fuhd 10 ¥Jllkh ¥•t b•bn Enotrthiertl Curr•ntv41u• Details Lwd 4 BuJrys S.7.9.10.11.12 Fryjctha Cost (optnI11 B4 As8•t8 r•taln•d lor th• harlty'$ own use 185.757 1.331,1Ql Lio 4 BuJtys 14 BA¢k Sl 257, & BuJtys 16 cOnRd 07,742 140,415 & BuJity$ 3a Fryschxe 97.899 1BS,000 & ButhJifwJ$ $5,424 13 Ra9hkyRtsad 27,194 L*j 13 RaShkyRtsad 276.358 289.000 Fryd io which oUtl Wthen dug Detal B5 Llablllt5e¥ General 954 Slgned by (K tntstees behalf ol all Ihe trustees Dal8 of roval &gnalure Print Narne Martin Jollrffe Martin Jdlrffe 2810712026 Judith Nomian Judith Noman 2810712026 CCXX R2 CoUnts ISSI
Fry Brothers Charity Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees For the Year Ended 31 March 2026 Albert Goodman Independent examiners report to the Trustees of the Fry Brothers Charity I report to the trustees on my examinaknon of the accounts for Fry Brothers Charty I'the charty"I for the year ended 31 March 2026. Rèsponslbllltlos an(1 basls of rèport As the charity trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the charib.es Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Acl"l- I report in respect of my examination of the ¢harily's accounls Carried out under sects'on 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinabon I have followed all Ihe applicable Difeclions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's 5tatemont I have completed my gxaminalion. I conlirm thal no malerial matters have come to my allgntion in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe ihat in any material respect.. accounting records were not kepl in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act., or 2. the 8ccounls do not comply wlh thgso records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connectson with ihe examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a prOr urKlerstanding of the accounts to be reached. Michelle Ferris 8SclHonsl FCA DChA Albert Goodman LLP Chartered Accounlanls Lganne House 6 Avon Close Weymouth Dorset DT4 9UX Date.. 3010712026