Charity number: 288730
THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2 - 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 - 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 - 17 |
THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Trustees P A Horne T R Horne J H Horne S C Horne B B Horne Charity registered number 288730 Principal office c/o Apperley Limited 44 Welbeck Street London W1G 8DY Independent Examiner Daniel Walters FCA Harris & Trotter LLP Chartered Accountants 101 New Cavendish Street London W1W 6XH
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the 6 April 2023 to 5 April 2024.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The objects of the charity are to pay or apply the Trust fund, income and or capital for charitable purposes including making donations to any charitable body, association or organisation at the discretion of the trustees. There is an intention to restrict the number of different charities helped through donations in order to achieve focus, optimum effect and dose personal interest and involvement in the areas that are selected. The trustees having regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission in accordance with section 17 of the Charities Act 2011, consider the purpose and activities of the charity satisfy the requirements of the public benefit test set out in section four of the same act.
Achievements and performance
a. Main achievements of the Charity
The trust formerly had strong links to the UK Sailing Academy but this is now primarily supported by the Whirlwind Charitable Trust having been seeded with £4m capital sum by the trust in June 2007. This has enabled the Lister Charity to have greater impact in other areas of charitable support.
The portfolio value has increased, with the investments overall increasing in value by 10.2% during this year £7,797,506 (2023: £7,074,972). This is due to listed investments being purchased and an increase in market value during the year. Investment income has decreased during the year to £147,309 (2023: £156,775) which includes dividends received of £63,644 during the year. Asset allocation within the fund is intentionally defensive to reflect the present economic and financial uncertainties but is also positioned with the aim of growing both income and capital in the future.
b. Fundraising activities and income generation
During the year the Charity did not carry out any fundraising activities and all the income was generated from the investments.
Financial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
b. Reserves policy
The charity received a large donation in the mid 1980's from Noel A Lister, this is the Expendable Endowment Fund, which now amounts to £8,055,652 (2023: £7,117,130). This fund generates income which can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity.
During the year the trust made grants totalling £150,445 (2023: £110,000) as listed in note 4 to the accounts. At the year-end the Unrestricted Fund amounted to £nil. Charitable expenditure and governance costs are paid out of the Unrestricted Fund or in the event that this does not have sufficient funds there is an expendable endowment fund which can be used to cover these costs. The adequacy of the reserves policy is reviewed annually.
In accordance with the trust deed, the trustees have the power to invest in such stocks, shares, investments and property in any part of the world as they see fit. The trustees uses JP Morgan as investment managers on a discretionary basis to invest for a balanced return of income and capital growth in the long term. The present policy of the trustees is to make donations from Income whilst maintaining the capital of the unrestricted endowment fund in real terms.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
The charity was founded on 20 October 1981 by N A V Lister.The trustees who served during the year and since the year end are given on page 1, together with particulars of the Charity's professional advisers.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.
c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies
The Lister Charitable Trust is constituted under a trust deed dated 20 October 1981.
New trustees may be appointed by the existing trustees by virtue of a power contained within the trust deed. The existing trustees take responsibility for the induction of any new trustee which involves awareness of a trustee's responsibilities, the trust deed and the founder's aims and philosophical approach for the charity. The trustees normally meet quarterly to review the applications. All applications for funding are carefully reviewed, taking into account the trustees collective aims and objectives and bearing in mind the wishes and intentions of the founder.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate their exposure to the major risks.
The charity is administered under the direction of the Family Office in Marylebone, London.
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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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 Trustees are 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 them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are 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.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 20 January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
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B B Horne
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Lister Charitable Trust ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 5 April 2024.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with 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) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
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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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 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.
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.
Daniel Walters FCA
Harris & Trotter LLP 101 New Cavendish Street 1st Floor South London, W1W 6XH Date: 20 January 2025
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
| Note Income and endowments from: Investments 2 Total income and endowments Expenditure on: Raising funds 3 Charitable activities: Grants paid 4 Governance cost 5 Total expenditure Net expenditure before net gains/(losses) on investments Net gains/(losses) on investments Net (expenditure)/income Transfers between funds 13 Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 147,309 147,309 - 150,445 21,200 171,645 (24,336) - (24,336) 24,336 - - - - |
Expendable Endowment funds 2024 £ - - 72,770 - - 72,770 (72,770) 1,035,628 962,858 (24,336) 938,522 7,117,130 938,522 8,055,652 |
Total funds 2024 £ 147,309 147,309 72,770 150,445 21,200 244,415 (97,106) 1,035,628 938,522 - 938,522 7,117,130 938,522 8,055,652 |
Total funds 2023 £ 156,775 156,775 68,393 110,000 12,918 191,311 (34,536) (106,430) (140,966) - (140,966) 7,258,096 (140,966) 7,117,130 |
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The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 5 APRIL 2024
| Note Fixed assets Investments 9 Current assets Debtors 11 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets excluding pension asset Total net assets Charity funds Expendable Endowment funds 13 Total funds |
20,357 256,099 276,456 (18,310) |
2024 £ 7,797,506 7,797,506 258,146 8,055,652 8,055,652 8,055,652 8,055,652 8,055,652 |
- 72,266 72,266 (30,108) |
2023 £ 7,074,972 |
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| 7,074,972 42,158 |
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| 7,117,130 | ||||
| 7,117,130 | ||||
| 7,117,130 | ||||
| 7,117,130 | ||||
| 7,117,130 |
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 5 APRIL 2024
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 20 January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
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B B Horne
The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The Lister Charitable Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
1.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
1.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
1. Accounting policies (continued)
1.4 Investments
Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of Financial Activities.
1.5 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.6 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
1.7 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
1.8 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
The charity has an expendable endowment fund which comprises the original donations plus the subsequent capital appreciation on the investments within the fund. Investment management charges are charged against this fund
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
2. Investment income
| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Interest received - listed investments 6,319 Dividend received - listed investments 63,644 Interest received - unlisted investments 77,000 Bank interest 346 147,309 Total 2023 156,775 |
Total funds 2024 £ 6,319 63,644 77,000 346 147,309 156,775 |
Total funds 2023 £ 756 79,019 77,000 - |
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| 156,775 | ||
3. Investment management costs
| Investment management fees Total 2023 Analysis of grants Grants paid Total 2023 |
Endowment funds 2024 £ 72,770 68,393 Grants to Institutions 2024 £ 150,445 110,000 |
Total funds 2024 £ 72,770 68,393 Total funds 2024 £ 150,445 110,000 |
Total funds 2023 £ 68,393 |
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| Total funds 2023 £ 110,000 |
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4. Analysis of grants
A list of grants payable during the year can be obtained from the trustees upon request.
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
5. Governance costs
| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Bookkeeping and management fees 11,802 Independent examiner fees 4,200 Professional fees 114 Bank charges 367 Foreign exchange 4,717 21,200 Total 2023 12,918 |
Total funds 2024 £ 11,802 4,200 114 367 4,717 21,200 12,918 |
Total funds 2023 £ 10,430 3,900 360 367 (2,139) |
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| 12,918 | ||
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Direct costs Total 2023 |
Governance costs 2024 £ 21,200 12,918 |
Grants paid 2024 £ 150,445 110,000 |
Total funds 2024 £ 171,645 122,918 |
Total funds 2023 £ 122,918 |
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7. Independent examiner's remuneration
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent | ||
| examination of the Charity's annual accounts | 4,200 | 3,900 |
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 5 April 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL) .
9. Fixed asset investments
| Cost or valuation At 6 April 2023 Additions Disposals Revaluations At 5 April 2024 |
Listed investments £ 5,149,972 869,924 (1,145,732) 998,343 5,872,506 |
Unlisted investments £ 1,925,000 - - - 1,925,000 |
Total £ 7,074,972 869,924 (1,145,732) 998,343 |
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| 7,797,506 |
Investments comprise:
| J P Morgan investment portfolio Apperley Properties Ltd Preference Shares |
2024 £ 5,872,506 1,925,000 7,797,506 |
Total 2024 £ 5,872,506 1,925,000 7,797,506 |
Total 2023 £ 5,149,972 1,925,000 |
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| 7,074,972 |
Realised gain during the year amounted to £37,874.
Unlisted investments are stated at cost in the opinion of the Trustees, the market value would not be materially different from the cost.
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
11. Debtors
| Due within one year Other debtors |
2024 £ 20,357 20,357 |
2023 £ - |
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| - |
12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Other loans Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2024 £ - - 18,310 18,310 |
2023 £ 20,000 3,900 6,208 |
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| 30,108 |
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
13. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Balance at 6 | Transfers | Gains/ | Balance at | 5 | |||
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| April 2023 | Income | Expenditure | in/out | (Losses) | April 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted | |||||||
| funds | |||||||
| General Funds - | |||||||
| all funds | - | 147,309 | (171,645) | 24,336 | - | - | |
| Endowment | |||||||
| funds | |||||||
| Endowment | |||||||
| Funds - all funds | 7,117,130 | - | (72,770) | (24,336) | 1,035,628 | 8,055,652 | |
| Total of funds | 7,117,130 | 147,309 | (244,415) | - | 1,035,628 | 8,055,652 | |
| Statement of funds - prior year | |||||||
| Balance at | Transfers | Gains/ | Balance at | ||||
| 6 April 2022 | Income | Expenditure | in/out | (Losses) | 5 April 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted | |||||||
| funds | |||||||
| General Funds - | |||||||
| all funds | - | 156,775 | (122,918) | (33,857) | - | - | |
| Endowment | |||||||
| funds | |||||||
| Endowment | |||||||
| Funds - all funds | 7,258,096 | - | (68,393) | 33,857 | (106,430) | 7,117,130 | |
| Total of funds | 7,258,096 | 156,775 | (191,311) | - | (106,430) | 7,117,130 |
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
14. Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
| General funds Endowment funds |
Balance at 6 April 2023 £ - 7,117,130 7,117,130 |
Income £ 147,309 - 147,309 Income £ 156,775 - 156,775 |
Expenditure £ (171,645) (72,770) (244,415) Expenditure £ (122,918) (68,393) (191,311) |
Transfers in/out £ 24,336 (24,336) - Transfers in/out £ (33,857) 33,857 - |
Gains/ (Losses) £ - 1,035,628 1,035,628 Gains/ (Losses) £ - (106,430) (106,430) |
Balance at 5 April 2024 £ - 8,055,652 |
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| 8,055,652 | ||||||
| Balance at 5 April 2023 £ - 7,117,130 |
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| Summary of funds - prior year | ||||||
| General funds Endowment funds |
Balance at 6 April 2022 £ - 7,258,096 7,258,096 |
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| 7,117,130 |
15. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds - current period
| Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Expendable Endowment funds 2024 £ 7,797,506 276,456 (18,310) 8,055,652 |
Total funds 2024 £ 7,797,506 276,456 (18,310) |
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| 8,055,652 |
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THE LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
15. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period
| Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Expendable Endowment funds 2023 £ 7,074,972 72,266 (30,108) 7,117,130 |
Total funds 2023 £ 7,074,972 72,266 (30,108) 7,117,130 |
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16. Related party transactions
During the year, the charity received bookkeeping services from a company in which a trustee has an interest. The amount paid was £11,802 (2023 - £10,430). At the balance sheet date, the amount outstanding and included within creditors was £14,410 (2023 - £2,779)
The preference shares held by the charity are in a company in which a trustee has an interest. These shares granted interest income of £77,000 (2023 - £77,000). At the balance sheet date, the amount due from and included within debtors was £20,357 (2023 - £nil)
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