Charity Registration No. 290660
THE WIENER LIBRARY ENDOWMENT TRUST ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
THE WIENER LIBRARY ENDOWMENT TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Legal and Administrative Information | 1 |
| Trustees’ report | 2-4 |
| Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities | 5 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 8 |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 9 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10 - 15 |
THE WIENER LIBRARY ENDOWMENT TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Tracey Campbell (Chair) Pierre Davis Charles Elliott Martin Fraenkel Andrew Kaufman Thierry Serero
Charity number
290660
Principal address
29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP
Independent Examiner
Mr T W Slater Harmer Slater Limited 79 High Street Teddington Middlesex TW11 8HG
Bankers
CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
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THE WIENER LIBRARY ENDOWMENT TRUST
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Trust Deed, the Charities Act 2011 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) effective 1 January 2016.
The Wiener Library Endowment Trust ('the Trust') was constituted on 12 November 1984 by a declaration of trust. The charity registration number is 290660.
Objectives and Activities
The Trust's objects are the support and maintenance of The Wiener Holocaust Library (‘The Library’) and the advancement of the study of contemporary history with special reference to the era of totalitarianism and the Holocaust of European Jewry. To this end the Trust invests the capital it receives by way of gifts, legacies, any surpluses on fund raising activities and investment income to generate the amount required for the regular grants paid exclusively to the Library as a contribution towards its operating costs.
The declaration of trust permits the Trustees to apply the income and up to 50% of the capital of the Trust for its objects, and it allows them to place the capital and income in such investments as they see fit.
The Trustees' objective is to maximise the medium-term investment returns whilst maintaining the moderate risk profile of the investment portfolio.
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities they should undertake.
The Trustees confirm that in setting the Trust's objectives and planning its activities they have complied with their duty under the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.
The Trust depends upon the Trustees and The Library's employees for their time and effort which is provided without a charge to the Trust. It is not possible for the Trustees to attribute a specific financial value for this assistance, but they wish to express their thanks on the Trust's behalf for all help received from The Library employees.
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TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Financial Review
During the year the Trust's total expenditure was £218,524 (2021: £215,252) of which the grant to The Library totalled £200,000 (2021: £200,000).
The Trust's investment income for the year was £32,998 (2021: £29,483). The Trust was therefore only partially able to meet the grant of £200,000 to The Library out of this income. The further shortfall towards the grant as well as the Trust's insurance, bank charges and independent examination fees were therefore paid out of the disposal of investments as required. The deficit of £185,526 of the investment income after meeting all the expenses and grants has been deducted from the unrestricted fund as shown in the Statement of Financial Activities and a transfer of £185,415 was made from the Trust to cover the shortfall on the unrestricted fund. After further taking into account the unrealised investment losses of £70,901, the total deficit for the year was £256,427.
The Trust received donations and gifts of £543 (2021: £8,391) during the year and the Trustees would like to thank all those who contributed to the Trust during the year.
It is the policy of the Trust to maintain unrestricted funds (free reserves), at a level which enables the Trustees to continue the grant giving policy as stated above. The level of reserves held by the Trust at 31 December 2022 amounted to £3,638,629 (2021: £3,895,056). This is in line with the reserves policy.
In 2022 the Trust continued to invest with the aim of maximising total return over a 3-5 year view while maintaining a moderate risk profile. Investments are made in UK and overseas stocks and bonds together with a modest exposure to alternative investments. Two external fund managers with specialist charity departments are used for the asset management, each with a different risk mandate. The managers were selected following meetings with a number of potential institutions and careful consideration was given to the investment approach and mandates of the managers, so that the portfolio as a whole is managed on a diversified basis, and with some flexibility with regard to asset allocation.
The Trustees continued to hold regular meetings with the investment managers to review progress on the portfolios and examine the risks to which the Trust is exposed in order to mitigate any impact on the Trust's future operations.
Outlook
Over the last ten years , during which interest rates have been consistently low, the Trust has been dependent upon realising capital gains to deliver the annual grant payments. The Trustees discuss this issue on a regular basis throughout the year, since this dependence has implications for the risk budget adopted for the investments.
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TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
To date taking a considered and balanced approach to risk management has resulted in capital gains being sufficient to cover the full grant payment on a rolling 3-year basis, even if some individual years have seen a capital decline. This recent history, however, is no guarantee of future returns and so, while the recent increases in interest rates are expected to be helpful in coming years, the long-term paying out capacity of the Trust over coming decades remains vulnerable to market volatility.
Structure, governance and management
The Trustees who served during the year were:
Tracey Campbell (Chair) Pierre Davis Charles Elliott Martin Fraenkel Andrew Kaufman Thierry Serero
Trustees are nominated by the trustees of the Trust, subject to the approval of the Board of The Library.
The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Tracey Campbell Trustee Type text here
Dated: 11 October 2023
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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable Law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Trust and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Trust for that year.
In preparing these accounts, 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 in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts; and
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prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Trust and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, 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 2016 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.
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THE WIENER LIBRARY ENDOWMENT TRUST INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 7 to 15.
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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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioner under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to 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 Commissioner. 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’ and the 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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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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(a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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(b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
T W Slater ACA, CTA For and on behalf of Harmer Slater Limited 79 High Street Teddington Middlesex TW11 8HG
- 11 October 2023
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
| Unrestricted Endowment Funds Funds General Note £ £ Income from: Voluntary income 3 543 - Investments 4 32,455 - Total income 32,998 - Expenditure on: Raising funds 5 16,078 - Charitable activities 6 202,446 - Total resources expended 218,524 - Net (losses)/gains on investments - (70,901) Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers (185,526) (70,901) Gross transfers between funds 15 185,526 (185,526) Net movement in funds - (256,427) Fund balances at: 1 January 2022 - 3,895,056 31 Db 2022 - 3,638,629 |
Total 2022 £ 543 32,455 32,998 16,078 202,446 218,524 (70,901) (256,427) - (256,427) 3,895,056 3,638,629 |
Total 2021 £ 8,391 29,483 37,874 12,378 202,874 215,252 397,511 220,133 - 220,133 3,674,923 |
Total 2021 £ 8,391 29,483 |
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37,874 |
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12,378 202,874 |
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215,252 |
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397,511 |
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3,895,056 |
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
| Notes Fixed assets Investments 11 Current assets Cash at bank Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Capital fund Endowment fund 14 |
2022 £ 26,179 ( 3,770) |
2021 £ £ £ 3,616,220 3,550,478 348,348 (3,770) 22,409 344,577 3,638,629 3,895,056 3,638,629 3,895,056 3,638,629 3,895,056 |
2021 £ £ £ 3,616,220 3,550,478 348,348 (3,770) 22,409 344,577 3,638,629 3,895,056 3,638,629 3,895,056 3,638,629 3,895,056 |
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3,895,056 |
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| 3,895,056 | |||
| 3,895,056 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees and authorised for issue on 11 October 2023 and are signed on behalf of the Trustees by:
Tracey Campbell Trustee
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
| Note Cash flows from operating activities Cash absorbed by operations 18 Investing activities Proceeds on disposal of fixed asset investment Purchase of investments Investment income received Net cash generated from investing activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
2022 £ £ (217,981) 1,017,446 (1,154,089) 32,455 (104,188) (322,169) 348,348 26,179 |
2021 £ £ (208,661) 993,083 (959,132) 29,483 63,434 (145,227) 493,575 348,348 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1 Accounting policies
Company information
The Wiener Library Endowment Trust ('the Trust') was constituted on 12 November 1984 by a Declaration of Trust.
1.1 Accounting convention
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" ("FRS 102"), "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102, the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice as it applies from 1 January 2016. The Trust is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the monetary amounts in these financial statements which are rounded to the nearest £.
The accounts have been prepared on the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value.
The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the accounts, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Trust 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 accounts.
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 as to how they may be used. There were no restricted funds in this last 12 month period. .
Endowment funds held by the Trust may be granted, at the discretion of the Trustees, to The Library up to a maximum of 50 per cent of the capital value of the Trust.
1.4 Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the Trust 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.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1 Accounting policies (Continued)
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Trust 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.
Donations, legacies and other forms of voluntary income are recognised as incoming resources when receivable, except insofar as they are incapable of financial measurement.
1.5 Resources expended
Expenditure is included on an accruals basis.
1.6 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.
1.7 Financial instruments
The Trust has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments' and Section 12 'Other Financial Instruments Issues' of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Trust's balance sheet when the Trust becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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 trade and other payables, 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 receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Accounts 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 payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1 Accounting policies (Continued)
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Trust'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 Voluntary income Donations and gifts 4 Investments Income from listed investments Interest receivable 5 Raising funds Investment management fees |
2022 £ 543 543 2022 £ 32,445 10 32,455 2022 £ 16,078 16,078 |
2021 £ 8,391 8,391 2021 £ 29,059 424 29,483 2021 £ 12,378 12,378 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
6 Charitable activities
| Grants payable (see note 7) Share of governance costs (see note 8) 7 Grants payable Grants to institutions Support and maintenance of The Library 8 Governance costs Independent examination fee Trustees’ meeting Insurance |
2022 £ 200,000 2,446 202,446 2022 £ 200,000 2022 £ 1,800 - 646 2,446 |
2021 £ 200,000 2,874 202,874 2021 £ 200,000 2021 £ 1,800 407 667 2,874 |
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9 Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Trust during the year.
10 Employees
There were no employees during the year.
11 Fixed asset investments
Listed investments
Cost or valuation At 1 January 2022 Additions Valuation changes Disposals At 31 December 2022 At 31 December 2021 |
£ 3,550,478 1,154,089 (70,901) (1,017,446) 3,616,220 3,550,478 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
12 Financial instruments
| 12 Financial instruments | ||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Carrying amount of financial assets | ||||
| Equity instruments at fair value | 3,616,220 | 3,550,478 | ||
| Carrying amount of financial liabilities | ||||
| Measured at amortised cost | 3,770 | 3,770 | ||
| 13 Creditors: amounts falling due | within one year | |||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Accruals and deferred income | 3,770 | 3,770 | ||
| 3,770 | 3,770 | |||
| 14 Endowment funds | ||||
| Movement in | funds | |||
| Balance at 1 | Transfers | Investment | Balance at 31 | |
| January 2022 | gains/(losses) | December 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Endowment fund | 3,895,056 | (185,526) | (70,901) | 3,638,629 |
| Movement in | funds | |||
| Balance at 1 | Transfers | Investment | Balance at 31 | |
| January 2021 | losses | December 2021 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Endowment fund | 3,674,923 | (177,378) | 397,511 |
3,895,056 |
The specific Endowment fund disclosed was created to further the objects of the Trust generally and is not restricted as to its use.
15 Restricted funds
No restricted funds were held at 31 December 2022.
16 Designated funds
No designated funds were held at 31 December 2022.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
17 Analysis of net assets between funds
Fund balances at 31 December 2022 are represented by:
| Unrestricted Endowment funds funds £ £ Investments - 3,616,220 Net current assets - 22,409 - 3,638,629 Fund balances at 31 December 2021 are represented by: Unrestricted Endowment funds funds £ £ Investments - 3,550,478 Net current assets - 344,578 - 3,895,056 |
Total £ 3,616,220 22,409 3,638,629 Total £ 3,550,478 344,578 3,895,056 |
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18 Cash generated from operations
| 2022 £ (Deficit)/surplus for the year (256,427) Adjustments for: Investment income recognised in profit and loss (32,455) Fair value gains and losses on investments 70,901 Movements in working capital Decrease in creditors - (217,981) |
2021 £ 220,133 (29,483) (397,511) (1,800) |
2021 £ 220,133 (29,483) (397,511) (1,800) |
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208,661) |
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