THE HEYTHROP HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
Charity Registration No: 285384
THE HEYTHROP HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' annual report | 1 - 3 |
| Independent examiner's report to the Trustees | 4 |
| Income and expenditure account | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes on accounts | 7 - 8 |
THE HEYTHROP HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
The Trustees present their report and accounts of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2025.
Reference and administrative details of the charity
The full name of the charity is The Heythrop Hunt Charitable Trust, charity registration number 285384.
Trustees
The following people have acted as Trustees of the charity during the year:
Richard D Schuster Oliver R P Corbett Christopher J G Cox Roderick J Fleming Mrs Venetia E Leng The principal address of the charity is: c/o Hazlewoods LLP Staverton Court Staverton Cheltenham GL51 0UX Professional Advisors Investment managers: Cazenove Capital Management 12 Moorgate London EC2R 6DA Solicitors: Messrs Forsters 22 Baker Street London W1U 3BW Accountants: Hazlewoods LLP Staverton Court Staverton Cheltenham GL51 0UX
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THE HEYTHROP HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
Structure, Governance and Management
The Heythrop Hunt Charitable Trust was established under a Declaration of Trust dated the 29 July 1982. The Trust has been approved by the Charity Commission and is registered as number 285384.
The names of the present Trustees and their advisers are shown on the previous page.
The power to appoint a new or additional Trustee is vested in the Chairman of the Hunt Committee but is limited so that at any time the total number of Trustees shall not exceed seven.
Risk management
The major risks, to which the charity is exposed, as identified by the Trustees, have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks.
Objects of the Trust
The object of this Trust is the relief of poverty among present and former employees (and their spouses and children) of the Heythrop Hunt and its masters. The Trustees may also make payments for other charitable purposes. In fulfilling the objectives of the Trust it is inevitable that calls will vary significantly from year to year.
The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charities Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust's aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting the grant making policy for the year.
Review of the activities and performance
The activities of the Trust remained consistent with the previous year and the objects of the Trust were achieved during the year.
All the funds of the Trust are considered to form part of one unrestricted fund, which may be used for the general furtherance of the Trust's objects. The Trustees are satisfied that the Trust's assets are available and adequate to fulfil the obligations of the Trust.
Financial review
The results for the year show net incoming/(outgoing) resources of £(16,261) (2024 - £3,855). Total income during the year amounted to £27,566 (2024 - £28,569). Total expenditure, including grants and donations, amounted to £43,827 (2024 - £24,714).
Investments
Under the Trust Deed the Trustees may use their absolute discretion to invest any money in any investments which they think fit. The Trustee's investment strategy is based on a balanced policy between income and capital growth and is guided by Cazenove's Capital Management strategy for smaller portfolios. The Trustees are satisfied with the performance of the investments during the year.
Reserves policy
The Charity's "free" reserves are defined as net assets £612,295 (2024 - £662,191). These reserves are principally represented by investments and cash and the investment policy is stated above. The current level of investments provides a balanced return between income and capital growth, which is considered to maintain free reserves at an acceptable level.
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THE HEYTHROP HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 7. This report is made solely to the Trust’s Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Section 145 (1) of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the 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 Trust and the Trustees, as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act), and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent Examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view”, as this report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act;
have not been met; or
- 2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
……………………………… M Howard FCA on behalf of Hazlewoods LLP Windsor House Bayshill Road Cheltenham GL50 3AT
21 January 2026
……….……………. Date
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THE HEYTHROP HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| Note Incoming resources from generated funds Donations Investment income Total incoming resources Resources expended Charitable activities 2 Support costs 3 Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before recognised gains and losses Other recognised gains and losses Gains/(losses) on investments - Realised - Unrealised 4 Net movement in funds Balances brought forward Balances carried forward |
General Fund Unrestricted 2025 £ - 27,566 27,566 39,936 3,891 (43,827) (16,261) 246 (33,881) (49,896) 662,191 612,295 |
General Fund Unrestricted 2024 £ - 28,569 |
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| 28,569 | ||
| 21,000 3,714 |
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| (24,714) | ||
| 3,855 - 33,092 |
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| 36,947 625,244 |
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| 662,191 |
The notes on pages 7 - 8 form part of these accounts. The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All activities are classed as continuing.
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THE HEYTHROP HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES ON ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
1 Principal accounting policies
Basis of accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value, adopting the following principal accounting policies, all of which are in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Charities Act 2011.
Incoming resources
Income is recognised in the period when the charity is entitled to receipt and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty. The charity's income and surplus were derived from continuing operations during the current period. No operations have been acquired or discontinued during the period.
Resources expended
Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is included on the accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
Costs of charitable activities include direct operational costs and an apportionment of overhead and support costs, as shown in note 2.
Support costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
Funds accounting
Funds held by the charity are:-
Unrestricted general funds - these can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees.
Investments
Investments listed on a recognised stock exchange are stated at market value in the balance sheet. All movements in value arising from changes and revaluations are included in the Statement of Financial Activities. Unlisted investments are shown at cost unless there is a permanent diminution in value.
| in value. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charitable activities Grants Donations Rotary Club Hunt Staff Benefit Society The Branch Trust Thames Valley Air Ambulance Midlands Air Ambulance |
2025 £ 29,936 - - - 5,000 5,000 39,936 |
2024 £ 6,500 5,000 5,500 1,000 1,500 1,500 |
| 21,000 |
2 Charitable activities
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THE HEYTHROP HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES ON ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| 3 | Support costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Investment management fees | 2,013 | 1,926 | |
| Hazlewoods LLP fees | 1,602 | 1,524 | |
| Independent examination fees | 276 | 264 | |
| 3,891 | 3,714 | ||
| All support costs are allocated to charitable activities. | |||
| 4 | Fixed Asset Investments | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Listed Investments | |||
| Market value brought forward | 647,213 | 614,121 | |
| Additions | - | - | |
| Disposals | (24,754) | - | |
| Equalisation | - | - | |
| Net unrealised investment gain/(loss) | (33,881) | 33,092 | |
| Market value carried forward | 588,578 | 647,213 | |
| The cost of the fixed asset investments held in listed investments | is £607,527 (2024 - £631,436) | ||
| 5 | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Hazlewoods LLP | 1,878 | 1,788 |
6 Trustees transactions and expenses and other related party transactions
The Trustees received no remuneration or reimbursement of expenses.
7 Employees
The Charity has no employees.
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