City of London Freemen’s School Bursary Fund
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
Charity registration number 284769
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CONTENTS
ORIGINS OF THE CHARITY ..................................................................................... 2 TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT ................................................................................ 3 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE .................................................................. 5 FINANCIAL REVIEW ................................................................................................. 6 TRUSTEE’S RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................. 8 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ................................................................... 10 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ............................................................. 11 BALANCE SHEET.................................................................................................... 12 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .......................................................... 13 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS ................................................... 22
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ORIGINS OF THE CHARITY
The City of London Freemen's School Bursary Fund charity was registered on 8 July 1982. It was previously governed by the governing document dated 30 April 1982 and its supplementary deeds of 25 August 1993 and 29 April 1997. The governing document and the supplementary deeds were replaced on 1 December 2011 by the governing scheme approved by The Charity Commission for England and Wales.
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TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT
STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
The governing document for the City of London Freemen’s School Bursary Fund is the Scheme approved by The Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 December 2011. This Scheme replaces the previous governing document dated 30 April 1982 and its supplementary deeds of 25 August 1993 and 29 April 1997.
GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London (also referred to as ‘the City Corporation’ or ‘the City of London Corporation’), a body corporate and politic, is the Trustee of the City Of London Freemen’s School Bursary Fund. The City Corporation is Trustee acting by the Court of Common Council of the City of London in its general corporate capacity and that executive body has delegated responsibility in respect of the administration and management of this charity to various committees and sub-committees of the Common Council, membership of which is drawn from 125 elected Members of the Common Council and external appointees to those committees. In making appointments to committees, the Court of Common Council will take into consideration any particular expertise and knowledge of the elected Members, and where relevant, external appointees. External appointments are made after due advertisement and rigorous selection to fill gaps in skills. Members of the Court of Common Council are unpaid and are elected by the electorate of the City of London.
The key Committee which has responsibility for directly managing matters related to the charity is the Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen's School, which is ultimately responsible to the Court of Common Council of the City of London. Committee meetings are held in public, enabling the decision-making process to be clear, transparent and publicly accountable. Details of the membership of Committees of the City Corporation are available at www.cityoflondon.gov.uk.
The Trustee believes that good governance is fundamental to the success of the charity. A comprehensive review of governance has been undertaken for the charity alongside the other charities of which the City of London Corporation is Trustee. Implementation of recommendations is ongoing. Reference was made to the good practices recommended within the Charity Governance Code throughout this review, to ensure. regulatory compliance and the ongoing maintenance of an efficient and effective portfolio of charities that maximise impact for beneficiaries.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objective of the charity is the promotion of education (including physical training) by the provision of bursaries and other forms of financial assistance for fees and / or other costs incurred through attendance at the School to enable pupils to further their education at the School by, for example, providing financial assistance to those who:
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(1) would not be able to enter the School having been accepted; or
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(2) having commenced education at the School would not be able to continue their education at the School.
Income can also be used for such other charitable purposes as shall be associated with the School, as the Trustee shall direct.
Investment Policy
The charity’s investments are held in units of the City of London Charities Pool (registered charity 1021138). The investment policy of the Charities Pool is to provide a real increase in annual income in the long term whilst preserving the value of the capital base. The annual report and financial statements of the Charities Pool (which include an analysis of investment performance against objectives set) are available from the Chamberlain of London & Chief Financial Officer, at the email address stated on page 22.
Policy on grant making
The charity has established its grant making policies to achieve its objects, as laid out above, for the public benefit. Applications are assessed via a robust process to ensure the proposed activities for funding will be supported by adequate and appropriate resources and will be used only for activities that match the charity’s criteria. The assessment, management and oversight of the charity’s grant making is provided by the City of London Freemen’s School Bursary Fund, the Bursar and the Chamberlain’s, which is an internal department of The City of London Corporation. Grants are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when they have been approved by the Trustee and notified to the Beneficiaries.
Public benefit statement
The Trustee confirms that it has referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the City of London Freemen’s School Bursary Fund’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities. The purposes of the charity are as stated above.
Consequently, the Trustee considers that the City of London Freemen’s School Bursary Fund operates to benefit the general public and satisfy the public benefit test.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
The administrative details of the charity are stated on page 22.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The target for 2024/25 was to continue to contribute towards fees of pupils at the City of London Freemen’s School where financial hardship would cause the pupil to be unable to enter or continue at the School. In line with this, seven bursaries (2024/25: one bursary)were awarded during the year amounting to £265,801(2023/24: £125,903).
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
The objective for future years is to continue to contribute towards the tuition fees payable to the City of London Freemen’s School for pupils who, but for financial assistance, would not be able to continue at or enter the School.
The Trustee does not consider there to be any material uncertainty around going concern and further detail regarding this is set out on page 13.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Overview of Financial Performance
Income
In 2024/25 the charity’s total income for the year was £150,698, an overall increase of £22,700 against the previous year primarily due to an increase in investment income compared to the previous year (2023/24: charity’s total income for the year was £127,998).
Voluntary income amounting to £81,008 (2023/24: £67,412) was raised in 24/25, with further income from managed investments of £54,605 (2023/24: £44,925) and £15,085 (2023/24: £15,661) of interest from cash balances held.
Expenditure
Total expenditure for the year was £279,521 of which £265,803 was bursary awards, with £13,718 of support costs (2023/24: £184,631 of which £177,063 was bursary awards, with £7,568 of support costs).
Investments performance
Over the course of 2024/25 the Charities Pool investment strategy delivered an absolute return (gross of fees) of +11.44% which was above the FTSE All Share Index benchmark return of +10.46% (2023/24: the investment strategy gained +14.18% versus +8.43% from the benchmark) . Over the longer term three and five year horizon, the Charities Pool continues to outperform the FTSE All Share Index as shown in the table below. The Charities Pool invests in the Artemis Income (Exclusions) Fund, which is an unconstrained, multi-cap strategy that aims to generate a rising income stream combined with long-term capital growth. The Fund invests in UK equities, and can also hold international equities and bonds. Shares in companies that derive more than 20% of their revenues from tobacco, gambling, weapons and fossil fuels are excluded.
Investments performance
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| 2024/25 | 2023/24 | |||
| 3 year | 5 year | 3 year | 5 year | |
| Fund | 9.16% | 13.56% | 9.03% | 7.62% |
| FTSE All Share | 7.22% | 12.04% | 8.05% | 5.44% |
| Fund outperformance | +1.94% | +1.52% | +0.26% | +0.61% |
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Funds held
The charity’s total funds held decreased by £21,005 (1.2%) to £1,777,534 as at 31 March 2025 (2023/24: total funds held increased by £76,552 (4.4%) to £1,798,538 as at 31 March 2024).
Unrestricted income was made up of voluntary income of £81,008 (2023/24: £67,412) and investment income of £69,689 (2022/23: £60,586), with unrestricted expenditure of £279,519 (2023/24: £184,631). The remaining balance of the fund was £259,481 as at 31 March 2025 (2023/24: £388,219).
The other funds of the charity are represented by expendable endowment fund which is held to generate income for the primary objectives of the charity. The fund balance was £1,518,053 at 31 March 2025 (2023/24: £1,410,319). Any undistributed income is held for use in future years in accordance with the objectives of the charity.
Details of funds held, including their purposes, is set out within note 11 to the financial statements.
Reserves policy
The reserves policy is to maintain the expendable funds of the charity in investments in the Charities Pool administered by the City of London Corporation and to use the investment income together with other funds, in accordance with the objectives of the charity. The trustee believes that an amount of at least £10,000 should be held at present to meet future working capital needs, representing 12 months of administration expenses and independent examination fees. Current free reserves held are £259,481; this is above the minimum required, which is being factored into plans for future periods, including those noted on page 5.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The charity is committed to a programme of risk management as an element of its strategy to preserve the charity’s assets. In order to embed sound practice the senior leadership team ensures that risk management policies are applied, that there is an on-going review of activity and that appropriate advice and support is provided. A key risk register has been prepared for the charity, which has been reviewed by the Trustee. This identifies the potential impact of key risks and the measures which are in place to mitigate such risks.
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TRUSTEE’S RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustee is responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Charity law requires the Trustee to prepare the financial statements for each financial year in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under charity law the Trustee must not approve the financial statements unless the Trustee is satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustee is required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustee is responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable the Trustee to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. The Trustee is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the Trustee is aware:
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there is no relevant audit information of which the charity’s auditors are unaware; and
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the Trustee has taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
Financial statements are published on the Trustee’s website in accordance with legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements, which may vary from legislation in other jurisdictions. The maintenance and integrity of the Trustee’s website is the responsibility of the Trustee. The Trustee’s responsibility also extends to the ongoing integrity of the financial statements contained therein.
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Adopted and signed for on behalf of the Trustee.
Henry Nicholas Almroth Colthurst, Deputy (corpoflondon.gov.uk)
Chairman of Finance Committee of The City of London Corporation
Andrien Meyers, Deputy (corpoflondon.gov.uk)
Deputy Chairman of Finance Committee of The City of London Corporation
Guildhall, London
7th January 2026
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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of City of London Freeman’s School Bursary Fund
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of City of London Freeman’s School Bursary Fund for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 11 to 21.
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. My independent examiner’s work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity, the charity’s members as a body and the charity’s trustees as a body for my independent examiner’s work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material 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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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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the accounts 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 accounts 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 accounts to be reached.
Vincent Marke, FCA
Crowe U.K LLP, 55 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7JW
15 January 2026
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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2024/25 2024/25 2024/25 2023/24
Unrestricted Endowment Total Total
Notes Funds Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £ £
Income and endowments from:
Voluntary income 2 81,008 - 81,008 67,412
Investments 3 69,690 - 69,690 60,586
Total income 150,698 - 150,698 127,998
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 4 279,521 - 279,521 184,631
Total expenditure 279,521 - 279,521 184,631
Net gains on investments 8 - 107,734 107,734 132,837
Fair Value Movements 84 - 84 349
Net movement in funds (128,739) 107,734 (21,004) 76,552
Reconciliation of total funds:
Brought forward 11, 12 388,219 1,410,319 1,798,538 1,721,986
Carried forward 11, 12 259,480 1,518,053 1,777,534 1,798,538
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All of the above results are derived from continuing activities.
There were no other recognised gains and losses other than those shown above. The notes on pages 13 to 21 form part of these financial statements.
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
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Notes 2024/25 2023/24
Total Total
£ £
Fixed assets:
Investments 8 1,593,597 1,485,863
Total fixed assets 1,593,597 1,485,863
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand 290,857 359,013
Debtors 9 21,240 12,683
Total current assets 312,097 371,696
Creditors: Amounts falling due within
one year 10 (128,160) (59,021)
Net current assets 183,937 312,675
Total net assets 11, 12 1,777,534 1,798,538
The funds of the charity:
Endowment funds 11, 12 1,518,053 1,410,319
Unrestricted funds 11, 12 259,481 388,219
Total funds 11, 12 1,777,534 1,798,538
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The notes on pages 13 to 21 form part of these financial statements
Approved and signed on behalf of the Trustee.
Caroline Al-Beyerty
Chamberlain of London & Chief Financial Officer
7th January 2026
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items that are considered material in relation to the financial statements of the charity.
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS102, have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (second edition effective 1 January 2019) and the Charities Act 2011.
(b) Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustee considers that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The charity only spends the income that is generated from donations and investments, so maintaining its capital base.
In making this assessment, the Trustee has considered the financial position, including future income levels, expenditure requirements and the liquidity of the charity over the 12-month period from the date of the signed accounts. It has not identified any indication that the charity will not be able to meet liabilities, including planned commitments, as they fall due. The policy of only approving commitments from available income provides the flexibility to ensure the long-term viability of the charity. For this reason, the Trustee continues to adopt a going concern basis for the preparation of the financial statements.
(c) Key management judgements and assumptions
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenditure. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the result of which form the basis of decisions about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Management do not consider there to be any material estimates in relation to the financial statements. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.
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Management do not consider there to be any material revisions requiring disclosure.
(d) Statement of Cash Flows
As per section 14.1 of the Charities SORP the Charity is not required to produce a statement of cash flows on the grounds that it is a small entity.
(e) Income
All income is included in the Statements of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income; it is more likely than not that economic benefit associated with the transaction will come to the charity and the amount can be quantified with reasonable certainty. Income consists of donations, investment income and interest.
(f) Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under the principal category of ‘expenditure on charitable activities’. Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
The charity does not employ any staff, however the costs of bursaries administration, incurred by the City of London Corporation, are charged to the charity.
Officers of the City Corporation provide additional administrative assistance to the charity when required. Costs incurred in the administration of the charity are recharged by the Corporation.
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Taxation
The charity meets the definition of a charitable trust for UK income tax purposes, as set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010. Accordingly, the charity is exempt from UK taxation in respect of income or capital gains under part 10 of the Income Tax Act 2007 or section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
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Investments
Investments are made in the City of London Charities Pool (charity number 1021138) which is an investment mechanism operating in a similar way to a unit trust. This enables the City of London Corporation to pool small charitable investments together and consequently obtain better returns than would be the case if investments were made individually.
Investments are valued at bid-price. Gains and losses for the year on investments held as fixed assets are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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(i) Funds structure
Income, expenditure and gains/losses are allocated to particular funds according to their purpose:
Expendable endowment fund – this fund consists of endowment funds that are expendable as a result of conditions imposed by the original donors and trusts. Funds can also be invested to generate income which can be spent on the charitable purpose of the charity, which is allocated to the unrestricted income fund. Gains/losses on the underlying assets remain as part of the endowment.
Unrestricted income funds – these funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustee and include both income generated by assets held within the permanent endowment fund and from those representing unrestricted funds. Specifically, this represents the surplus of income over expenditure for the charity which is carried forward to meet the requirements of future years, known as free reserves.
(j) Insurance
The charity, elected Members and staff supporting the charity’s administration are covered by the City Corporation’s insurance liability policies, and otherwise under the indemnity the City Corporation provides to Members and staff, funded from City’s Cash.
2. INCOME FROM VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES
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Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024/25 2023/24
£ £
Donations and legacies 81,008 32,257
City of London Corporation match-funding - 35,155
Total 81,008 67,412
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The City of London Corporation match-funds external donations received up to the value of 1/3 of the school’s support allocation in any one financial year.
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3. INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS
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Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024/25 2023/24
£ £
Investment income 54,605 44,925
Interest 15,085 15,661
Total 69,690 60,586
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4. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
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Unrestricted funds Unrestricted
Direct Support Total funds
costs costs 2024/25 2023/24
£ £ £ £
Bursaries awarded: 265,803 13,718 279,521 184,631
Total 265,803 13,718 279,521 184,631
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Charitable activities consisted of seven bursary awarded to individuals (2023/24: Seven bursary was awarded to individuals).
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5. OTHER EXPENDITURE
| Analysis of support costs | ||||
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| Charitable | Governance | Total | Total | |
| activities | costs | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Management & administration fees | 10,520 | - | 10,520 | 5,626 |
| Independent examination fees | - | 3,198 | 3,198 | 1,943 |
| Sub- total | 10,520 | 3,198 | 13,718 | 7,569 |
| Reallocation ofgovernance costs | 3,198 | (3,198) | - | - |
| Total support costs | 13,718 | - | 13,718 | 7,569 |
6. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REMUNERATION
In 2024/25 £3,198 independent examination fee was recharged (2023/24: £1,943). No other services were provided to the charity by its independent examiners during the year.
7. TRUSTEE EXPENSES
The members of the City of London Corporation acting on behalf of the Trustee did not receive any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during 2024/25 (2023/24: nil).
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8. INVESTMENTS
The investments are held in the City of London Corporation Charities Pool, a charity registered in the UK with the Charity Commission (charity number 1021138). The Charities Pool is a UK registered unit trust.
The value of investments held by the charity are as follows:
| Total 31 | Total 31 March | |
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| March 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Market value 1 April | 1,485,863 | 1,353,026 |
| Gain/(Loss)for theyear | 107,734 | 132,837 |
| Market value 31 March | 1,593,597 | 1,485,863 |
| Cost 31 March | 1,020,857 | 1,020,857 |
| Units held in Charities Pool | 149,423 | 149,423 |
The geographical spread of listed investments held as at 31 March was as follows:
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Held in the Held outside Total 31 Held in the Held outside Total 31
UK the UK March 2025 UK the UK March 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Equities 1,424,423 100,968 1,525,391 1,097,845 184,011 1,412,907
Pooled Units 48,923 - 48,923 44,379 - 55,423
Cash held by
Fund Manager 19,283 - 19,283 26,790 - 17,533
Total 1,492,629 100,968 1,593,597 1,169,014 184,011 1,485,863
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9. DEBTORS – AMOUNTS DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Total 31 | Total 31 |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | March 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| HMRC-Gift Aid 21,240 |
12,683 |
| Total 21,240 |
12,683 |
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10. CREDITORS – AMOUNTS DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
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Total 31 Total 31
March 2025 March 2024
£ £
Bursaries awarded (128,160) (59,021)
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11. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
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Total 31 Total 31
At 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Endowment March 2025 March 2024
£ £ £ £
Fixed assets - investments
75,544 1,518,053 1,593,597 1,485,863
Current assets 312,097 - 312,097 371,696
Current liabilities (128,160) - (128,160) (59,021)
Total 259,481 1,518,053 1,777,534 1,798,538
Total 31 Total 31
At 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Endowment March 2024 March 2023.
£ £
Fixed assets - investments
75,544 1,410,319 1,485,863 1,353,023
Current assets 371,696 - 371,696 376,273
Current liabilities (59,021) - (59,021) (7,313)
Total 388,219 1,410,319 1,798,538 1,721,983
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12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
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Total 1 April Fair Total 31 March
At 31 March 2025 2024 Income Expenditure Gain/Loss value 2025
£ £ £ £ £ £
Expendable
endowment 1,410,319 - - 107,734 - 1,518,053
Unrestricted funds 388,219 150,698 (279,521) - 84 259,481
Total funds 1,798,538 150,698 (279,521) 107,734 84 1,777,534
Total 1 April Fair Total 31 March
At 31 March 2024 2023 Income Expenditure Gain/Loss value 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Expendable
endowment 1,277,482 - - 132,837 - 1,410,319
Unrestricted funds 444,504 127,998 (184,631) - 349 388,219
Total funds 1,721,986 127,998 (184,631) 132,837 349 1,798,538
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A gain of £107,734 (2023/24: £132,837) occurred on investments, based on valuations as at 31 March 2025.
Purpose of expendable endowment funds
The expendable endowment funds are held to generate income to enable the charity to undertake its charitable objectives and support the awarding of bursaries.
Purpose of unrestricted funds
These funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustee and include income generated by assets held within the expendable endowment fund. Any undistributed income is held for use in future years in accordance with the objectives of the charity.
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13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The City Corporation is the sole Trustee of the charity, as described on page 3.
The charity is required to disclose information on related party transactions with bodies or individuals that have the potential to control or influence the charity. Members are required to disclose their interests, and these can be viewed online at www.cityoflondon.gov.uk.
Members and senior staff are requested to disclose all related party transactions, including instances where their close family has made such transactions.
Related party Connected party 2024/25 2023/24 Detail of transaction £ £ City of London The Trustee of the - (nil) 35,155 (nil) Match-funding of external donations up to Corporation charity the value of 1/3 of the school’s support allocation in any one financial year Charities Pool The Trustee of the 54,605 (nil) 44,925 (nil) Distribution from the Charities Pool charity City of London The Trustee of the (13,718) (nil) (7,568) (nil) Support Costs Corporation charity
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City of London Freemen’s School Bursary Fund | Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024/25
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS
CHARITY NAME: City of London Freemen’s School Bursary Fund
Registered charity number: 284769
PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE CHARITY & THE CITY CORPORATION:
Guildhall, London, EC2P 2EJ
TRUSTEE:
The Mayor and Commonalty & Citizens of the City of London
SENIOR MANAGEMENT:
Chief Executive
Ian Thomas CBE - the Town Clerk and Chief Executive of the City of London Corporation
Treasurer
Caroline Al-Beyerty - The Chamberlain & Chief Financial Officer of the City of London Corporation
Solicitor
Michael Cogher - The Comptroller and City Solicitor of the City of London Corporation
AUDITOR:
Crowe U.K. LLP, 55 Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 7JW
BANKERS:
Lloyds Bank Plc., P.O. Box 1000, BX1 1LT
INVESTMENT FUND MANAGERS:
Artemis Investment Management Limited, Cassini House, 57 St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1LD
Contact for The Chamberlain & Chief Financial Officer, to request copies of governance documents:
CHBOffice-BusinessSupport@cityoflondon.gov.uk
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