THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND
RE
TERED

THE HORNEAS CHARITY FUND
INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ST
R THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Twstees and Professional Adw501S
2to7
Report of the Trustees
Independent Exarniner's Reptsrt
Statement of Financial Activities
10
Balancè Sheet
11to20
Notes to the accounts

THE HORNERS CHARrrY FUND
TRU5TEE5 AND PROFESSIONAL ADV150RS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
Trustee5'.
Dr D J Giachardi
Appointed Chairman 2" February 2023
Resi8ned 2nd February 2025
J E Maccabe
Dr B M Maunders
R K Joyce
C R Freedman
D W K Chitty
AMAPrice
Appotnted 2 February 2023
K M Davis
Appointed 2 February 2023
Appointed 2 February 2024
Appointed 2" February 2025
M O'Brien
Dr D Cameron
sec￿ary to the Trustees".
Treasuier.
C Chrtty
RKJO
Charity Nurnber.
292204
Independent Examiner..
Marcus Cfidland BAIHonsl F.CA.
Scott Vevers Ltd
65 East Street
Bridport
Dorset DT6 3LB
Charity Addièss..
Quarry Hill
BTas5ey Road
Oxted
Surrey
RH8 OET
Investmenl Advi50rs-.
Rathtx)ne Investment Management Ltd
8 Fin5bury Circus
London EC2M 7AZ
Charles Stsnley & Co Ltd
55 Bishowate
London EC2N 3A5
Principal Banker.
C Hoare & Co.
37 Fleet Street
London EC4P 4DQ
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THE HORNERS CHARfrY FUND
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2
The Trustee5 present their report and the financial statements forthe year ended 31, December 2024. The financial
statements have been prepared in atcordance with the accounting policies set out in Note I to the Accounts and
cornpty with the Charity's Trust Deed. the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice
and Financial Reporting Standard IFRS1021.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Organisatlon
The Horners Charity Fund was set up by a Deed dated 5 March 1929. Various amendments and amalgamations have
taken place since then and a Scheme of Administration and Uniting D1￿ctIOn under S96161 of the Charities Act 1993
dated 10 December 2002 combined those arrangements and govern the Charity today. All the relevant Trust funds
are accounted for in these fsnarKial 5tatement5.
The Board of Trustees Is drawn from the Worshipful Company of Horners and numbers ten individuals. The Chairman
is appointed by the Board. The Trustees have appointed a Secretary to manage the administration and there are no
employees. The Board normally meets three times a year, and the Trvstees have wide Powers to deal with
investments and to administer the Trust assets.
The work of assessing the demands upon the Charity* and meetin8 as many of those demands as possible, is
delegated by the Trustees to two Committee5, one to deal with educational matter5 and the other to deal with other
matters of a more general grant-rnaking nature. The Trustees are very grateful for the hard work and comrnitment of
those Committees, wSthout whose efforts the Charlty would not be as successful In meeting the needs of
beneliciaries.
A5 Trustees of a public beneift entity, the Trustees confirm thai they have referred to and complied with the Charity
Comrnis5ion's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's attivities and setting the grant making
policy. They also recognise the possible impatt of the close relationship with the bvery Company on theirs affairs and
have raken steps to mitigate any rlsk of undue influence in order to maintain the integrity and independence of the
Charity.
Appolntment of Trustees
The names of the Tru5tee5 of the Charity who served at any time during the financial year ended on 31 December
2024 and up to the date this report was approved can be found on page l.
The Charity's constitution requires the appointment of five em-officio Trustees who are offKers of the Worshipful
Cornpany of Horners and up to five co-opted Trustees. In December 2021. the Trustees passed resolutions which
increased the pool of candidates from Members of the Court of the Worshipful Company of Horners only to allow the
recruitment of new co-opted Trustees to be drawn from rhe wider more diverse membership ol the Company who
might have greater skills, knowledge and experience that would be valuable to the Charity and enhance its
governance. According￿. the Trustees recruitment policy 5eek5 appropriate persons who bring an experience in
dealing in the areas of social concern and education relevant to the plastics industry. and of governance and
investment matters when a vacancy for a new Trustee ari5e5.
The Trustees elett one of their number to att as Chaiman for a perio(l of 3 years. Trustees are appolnted under the
governing scheme for a period of S ye3rs.
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THE HORNERS CHARITY FUNO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
CONTINUED
5T
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Tralnln8 of Trustees
When new Trustees are appointed. they receive an 'indurti0￿ pack" and are familiarised with the provisions of the
Charity's constitution and its lund5, the financial statu5 of the Trust. the tninutes of previous meetings, and are
encouraged to attend appropriate training ctsurse5. All Trustees receive a cornprehen5ive Trustee Guide comprising
information about the Trust including its constitutional documents, Trustee Polit+es. Committee5 and key Charfty
Commission Guidance which is regularly updated.
Risk Mana8ement
The Trustees have a prograrnrne of risk evaluation to ensure pfincipally that the investments in their care are relevant
for the purposes of the Trust. A risk matrix has been developed and is reviewed regularly to identify other potential ri5k5.
such as loss of repuration and safeguardin8 risks. The Trustees also condutt due diligence on applicants for grants and
evaluate the reciplents to ensure proper usage of the CharSty'S funds. They generally assess that the risk environment for
their work is relatively low compared to tnany other charities, but remain vi8ilant to new ri5k5 and changes to the risk
environment in which the Charity operates.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTNITIES
The oblethves of the Charity and its Funds including restrietions on their use ère as follows..
The Homers Charlty Fund~ In aciordance with the 1929 Trust Deed the unexpended donations received prior to 1984
are held on permanent endowment. Donation5 and legacies receive(t since 1984 are held for general charitable
purpose5, Wlth particular emphasis on grant5 to small charities 5UPPOrting education. ch￿ldren, disadvanta8ed people
and the trY)meless in and around the City of London. charitie5 proposed by mernbers of the Company. the Lord Mayorfs
Charity and, in normal circumstances. a particular chosen charfty each year nominated by the Master of the Companv
I'the Master's Charity l.
EducatEon Fund - The fund was formed from a bequest from Halph Anderson, in which he expressed a wish for his
legary to be used for educational purposes. The Trustees have designated these funds to be used to support Science
rel*ed educational projects, preferably with a plastics connection, including science education sn schools.
The Plastics Industry Education Fund The fund 15 expendable on scholarships, prizes, text books and support for
students in connettion with education In the plastics indu5try.' to procure the publication of papers. films and other
educational material in connection with the science or technology used in the plastics industry.. to support Universitles,
Colle8es, Schools and Institutlons for the promotion of education wSthln the plastics industry and to 3$5i5t the
advancement of education in plastics technology and allied subjects.
George Becker Scholarshlp- The funds are to be applied in providing scholarships in certaln City of London educational
institutitsns. In recent years a scholarship ha5 been provided to a post-graduate student of opera at the Guildhall School
of Music and Drama.
The A E Lwrence Will Fund
In 2012. the Charity received a considerable legacy from A E (Ted) Lawrence. This
bequest is held on Permanent Endowment. Under rhe terms of the le8acy. the income provides for annual book priies
for each of three City of London Schools and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. The remaining annual income
from the inve5trnent of the legacy was to be used to provide part scholarships at the three City of London Schools.
D F Oxley Fund - This leg￿ is held for the benefit of bursaries in schools, for the advancement of science education.
The funds have been applied to The David Oxley Horners Science Bursary established to fund a sixth form student
studying STEM15cience. technology. engineering and math515ubjects at A Level at one of three City of London Sthool5.
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THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND
REPORT OF THETRUSTEES
CONTINUED
FOR THÉ YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Charrty is closely associated with the Worshipful Company of Horners and virtually all of its donation income Is
received direttly or indirettly frorn wesent and past members of the Company. its endowment having been funded bv
gifts and legacies from Company rnembers. The Companws existence is predicared on giving somethin8 back to
society, and the Charity Se￿eS as the vehicle through which much of the members. financial a5SiStance, volunteer
help and experience can be focussed and directed in this respert.
A5 explained above, the TnJ5tees conduct their activities by means ol two Separate Comrnittees of the Trustee5. a
General Charitable Committee which recommends the general charitable grants to be made and administers school
scholarships and bursaries, and an Educational Charity Committee which develops and fund5 science related
educational prolects. This includes encoura8in8 children in primary and secondary schoo15 to study STEM subjects,
apprenticeship awards in the polymer industry, and the developrnent of excellence in sustainable design and
techno108y using polymers.
Achievements and PerFormance
The Trustees are satisfied that during the covrse of the year. frorn the funds being gener*ed. that they have been
able to meet the aims of the settlors and donors as far as possible with the restrirted resources available. The stated
aim for the Trustees 15 to Spend in the form of grarkts. awards, bursarles and scholarships as much of the fund5
available to them commensurate with maintaining a 5U5tainable, long term Charty. The full analysls of grants is shown
in notes 2 and 4 of this report.
During the year under review. in addition to maklng grants to small charities in London, the Trustees continued to
support the Lord Mayor'5 Appeal. St Paul'5 Cathedral outreach pro8ramme and the Pan-Llvery philanthropic initiative-
No Going Back. The core objective of No GOI￿ Back is to drive the rehabilitation of offenders through the provision of
trainin& 5UPPOrt. employment and housing.
Education Fur*d grants were give to the BritTrsh Science Association for a programme supporting Science education in
primary schools in disadvantaged areas and to the Univer51ty of York kienie Education Group for their Best Evidence
Science Teachin6 project for the topic of properties and change5 of materials for prirnary schools. Support for Polymer
Studies Tours was increased. These are residential professional development courses sponsored by the Charity for
teachers of li to 18 year old students to irnprove their subject knowledge and give thern first hand experience of the
polymer industry. The Chèrity co-5ponsored the Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIP51
Confe￿nce held at the University of Sheffield in Speternber 2024. A grant was made to 1349 Iwokingl ATC Squadron
towards the cost of a new minibus for the cadets.
Flnan¢lal Revlew
Income for the Unrestriced General Fund for the year ended 31 Decernber 2024 was £80,52212023.. £53,282). and
charitable grants were £78,321 12023.. £54,4981. While investrnent returns declined, the higher income lor 2024 is
attributable to fundraising for the 2023 and 2024 Masters, Charities. The Master's Charity for 2024 was Development
Throu8h Challen8e, owner of Mile End Climbing Wall. which gives local young people development opportunities
through challenging activities with É20.307 of the total amount donated in the year going to this charlty. The Master's
Charity for 2023 was the Freedom Project run by the Dogs Trust pmidin8 fostering lor pet5 belonging to people
escaping domestic abuse with £20,21912023= £12.7811 ol the total amount donated going to this charity.
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THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
Income for the Education Fund, reported as Designated Funds in the Statement of Financial Activi(ies, wa5
£42,109 12023.. £48,847), a8ainst 8rants of £63,48712023.. £30.7[￿1. The fall in income is due to a decline In
investment income and reduction in donations received. Expenditure exceeded income having lagged behind
income re£ent years with sponsorship of the GRIPS Conference and a grant to 1349 (Wokingl ATC Squadron
being the main components of the increase.
In addition to the funds over which the Trustees exercise their discretion, the Charity holds certain funds where
the purposes to which the money can be directed is subject to a restriction by the donor, who wished to specify
how the funds were spent. These funds are mostly for educational pkJrpose5 and are described in detail in the
section of this report headed 'Objectives and Activitie5" and Note 10 to the Accounts. This year the Restricted
Funds income was £29.30212023.. £30.0331. and CharIta￿e grants were £91.15612023.. £89.5911 reflecting the
Trustees polKy to ensure the Restrirted Funds are utilised over the medium term.
In overall terms, total Sncome of £151,933 12023.. £132,1621 less 8rants of £232.964 12023.. £174,7951 and costs
of £36,768 12023.. £35,969) resulted in a defKit of £117.799 12023.. £78.602 deficit) before a gain in the capitsl
value of our investments of £169,13212023.. £128,251 gain) resulting in an overall increase in fund5 of £51,333
12023.. £49,649 ¢ncreasel.
The A E LawresKe Will Fund bequest contained a restrirtion on the spending of capital. and so is held as a
Permanent Endowment. This year the Trustees distributed £36.778 12023.. £42.1561 from income in bursaries
and book prizes. This expenditure is included within the Restricted Funds reported above.
Further gains were made on investrnents ￿n the year of £169,132 12023.. £128,251 8ainl. The Trustees do not
judge short term volatility in the stock Market, to be a factor impacting on their grant making ability, Since it is
not the intention in the case of the majority of funds to spend investeij capital. and it is the income which is
utilised to promote the aims of the different funds. In the first half of the year global market5 perfortned well
amid improving economie conditlOll5 and cuts in interest rates. Markets rose after Donald Trump won the US
Presidentlal election but have sinte been rn0￿ volatile due to concerns that tariffs on foreign imports could drive
inflation hi8her. Investment income declined in 2024 compared with the previous year. Yields on overseas
eouities which comprise almost half of the General and Education Fund investments were significantly lower that
vields on UK equities.
Aeserve$ Policy and Review
The Trustee5 review their Reserves Poltcy on an annual basis in aCCOTdance with Charity Commission Guidance.
The Poliry applies to the Charity's Unrestricted Reserves which can be Spent at the discretion of the Trustees ITh
furtherance of the Charity's objective5. This includes funds which have been earmarked for a specific purpose
and held in a separate Designated Fund by the Trustees.
The Trustees recognise that the donors to the Charity's fund5 believe sn the longewty of Livery Cotnpanies
generally and their commitrnent to and reputation for philanthropy. Without restrirting in any way the discretion
of the Trustees to draw down on reserves, capital 8rowth in funds which have been invested may be applied at
level that Is susralnable together wlth Income to meet the Charity's objectives, having regard to the risk to capital
over time. There is no need to conserve income for a future project, nor do the Trustees wish to deplete the
assets, in the medium to lon8 term, thus reducing the ability ol future generations to help those in need. In thls
way the Trustees believe they are rnaximising distributable grants whtle ensuring the long-temi sustainability of
the Charity.
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THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
CONTINUED
ST
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OECEMBER 2024
Unrestrstted General Reserves
The policy is to expend 311 investment income and regular donor and
fundraisin8 income in the financlal year in which it 15 received or shortly thereafter. This incorne may be
supplemented with the sustainable application of the capital growth in investments over tirne. The Trustees
reserve the discretion to spend capital in the event of a 5hort-tertn downturn in income or a compelling case
which meets the Charity's objectives. Expenditure generalty comprises donations and grants made for general
charitable purposes in accordaTrce with the criteria set out in the Charitvs Grant Making Poliry. When an
unrestricted legary or substantial donation is received together with an accompanying clear expression of
W15he5, the Trustees give careful consideration to such wishes and whether a deswnated reserve should be
created.
Deslgnated Reserves: Educatlon Fund The fvnd Is expendable principally, for educational purposes. The
selection of appropriate educational projects to fund is based on agreed selection criteria. The policy 15 to
expend all of the combined investrnent income of this fund and the Aa5tics Industry Education Fund in the short
term. The Trustees monitor expendlture to ensure that there is a plan for any such combined income that
remains unspent in the short to medium term. The Trustee5 reserve the discretion to spend Capital In the event
of a short-tem downturn in income or rise in costs or a compellin8 case which meets the Charitvs objectives.
Investment Policy and Perforrnance
The Trustees have wide powers of investment, and have delegated the mana8ement of their investments to two
investment managers. Charles Stanley has been appointed as the investment manager for The A E Lawrence
Will Fund and Rathbones has been appointed to manage the investment of all other funds. The performance of
both managers is monitored quarterly, against benchmarks set by the Trustee5. The Trustee5 review their
Investment Policy on a regular basis including investment oblectives and risk and policy on environmental. social
and governance IESGI matters. The investment managers are required to take into account ESG factors in their
investment decision-making process to invest in those companies With stron8 ESG credentia15 and to actively
engage with the companie5 in which they invest. The Trustee5 reserve the rlght to exclude companies that carry
out attivities contrary to their aims.
Future Plans
The Trustees have no significant plans to divert from their current strate8y. Matters considered at Board
meetings during the year included the appointment of a new Independent Examiner Marcus Crldland FCA ol
Scott Vevers Ltd, a review and update of the Investfflent Policy and a detailed review of the Risk Register and
attions to eliminate or mitigate risks in addition to the annual reviews of the Trustees, Reserves Policy and
internal financial controls. The Trustee5 Strive to encourage more members of the Horners Company to donate
to the Charity on a regular basi5 and encourage members to make legacies in their wills. To help fulfil this
objective, the Trustees aim to improve communitations to donofs and Hofflers Company members aboui the
Charity's activitie5.
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THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STATÉMENT OFTRUSTEÉS. RÉSPONSIBILMES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance
with applicable law and United Kingdom Accour*ting Stsndar¢J5 (Untted Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for
each financial year which give a true 3nd fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and ol the incoming
resources and application of resources of the Charity ft)r that period. In preparing these financial statements,
the Trustees are required to..
Select sultable accounting polScles and then apply them Consistent￿,.
Observe the methods and principles sn the applicable Charities SORP IFRS1021,.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
State whether applicable accounting standard5 have been followed. subject to any rnaterial departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. and
Prepa￿ the financial statements on the 80ing concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
Charity will continue in operation.
The Trustee5 are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 applicable Charitie5 (Accounts and Report51 Regulations and the provisions of
the Tiust Deed. They are also responsible for safeguardin8 the assets of the Charity and taking ￿asonable
steps forthe prevertion and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees onl9.&&￿and signed on their behalf bv..
Chair
Trustees
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THE HORNERS CHARITY FUNO
INDEPENDENT EKAMINER'S REPORT
sr
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report to the Trustees on my examFnation of the a£count5 of the Charity for the year ended 31.
Decernber 2024.
Respectlve responslbllltles of Trustees and Examlner
The Trustees are responsible ft>r the preparation of the accounts in accordance wlth the req(11￿MentS of
the Charities Act 20111.the 2011 Act'l. The Trustees are satisfied that an audit is not required for this
year under Section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Actl and have Chosen instead to have an
independent examination.
I report in respect of my examinatlon ol the Trusys accovnts as carried out under $￿tIOn 4411) Icl of the
2005 Act and section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed the
requirements of the applicabte Direttions 8iven by the Charity Commission under Section 1451Sllbl of the
2011 Act.
Independent examlnerfs staiement
have completed my examination. I confirm that no rnatters have come to rny attentlon glving me cause
to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011
Act.. or
the accounts do not accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the lorm and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Re8ulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a true and fair view whith is not a matter considefed as part of an independent
examination.
I have no concem5 and have corne across no other matters in connertitin with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be
reathed.
Marcus Cridland B.A.IFk)nsl F.C.A.
Scott Vevers Ltd
65 Easi Street
8ridport
Dorset
DT6 3LB
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TrIE HORNERS CHARITY FUND
STATEMENT OF FINANaAL ACtIVlTIES
INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUN
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OECEMBER 2024
Unre5trirted Desi8nated Restritted Permanent
Funds
Funds
Funds Endowment
Total
2024
Total
2023
Notes
INCOME
Income frorn imiestments
Donations
Fundraising
14,188
27.463
38.871
41,809
3￿)
27.902
83.899
29,163
38.871
91.420
29,495
11,247
TOTAL INCOME
80.522
42.109
29,302
151.933
132,162
EXPENOITURE
Investment Management Costs
Charitable Grants
Support & Govemance Costs
14,8941
178.3211
15.2841
113.6491
163,4871
14.2021
15651
191,1561
18.1741
127.2821
1232.9641
19.4861
126.8571
1174,7951
19,1121
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
188,4991
181,3381
191,7211
18.1741 1269,7321
1210.7641
Net gainslllossesl
on Investments
39,845
113,748
7,207
8,332
169,132
128.251
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
31.868
74.519
155.2121
158
51.333
49,649
Transfer Between Funds
14,7581
4,758
NETMOVÉMENTIN FUNDS
31,868
69,761
150,4541
158
51,333
49.649
FUND BALANCES
Brought Forward- I, January 2024
694.238
1.788.541
173.563
826.813
3,483,155
3,433.506
Carried Forward- 31 December 2024
726,106
1,858,302
123,109
826,971
3,534,488
3,483.155
All traTt5actions are derived from continuing artwitie5.
All gains and losse5 recognised in the year are included in the Statement of Financial Artivities. The comparative breakdown
of prior year fund balances for the Statement of Financial ActNity is gsven in Note 15.
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THE HORNERS CHARrrY FUND
BALANCE SHE
FOR THEYWIENDED31 DECEMBER2024
NOTES
2024
2024
2023
2023
FIXED ASSErs
Investments
3.472.939
3,452,379
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Debtors
51,860
5,856
10,766
TOTAL CURRENT ASSErs
105,614
57.716
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Amounts falling due
within one year
144.0651
126.9401
NET CURRENT ASSETS
6L549
30,776
NET A55Ers
3,534,488
3,483,155
FUNDS
Pem)anent Endowment
Restricted
Designated
Unrestricted
826.971
123.109
1.858,302
726,106
826,813
173,563
1.788.541
694,238
io
3,534.488
3,483,155
The Notes on pages 11 to 20 form part ofthese aceounts.
Approved by the Trustees on iQk£.742] and signed on their behalf bv..
Chairman of the Trustees
Trustee
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THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
AccouTrmNG pouaES
al Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in ￿(OrdanCe wrth Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recomrnended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reportin8 Standard appicèble in the UK and Republic of Ireland l FRS 1021- Icharities SORPIFRS
102115econd EdhSon. effective 1st January 20191 and the Charfties Act 2011. The Horners Charity Fund
meets the definition of a public entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recogni5ed at
historical cost or tran$￿tIOn value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting p)licy notes.
bl Golng COTr￿￿n
The Trustee5 consider there are no material uncertant1é5 about the Charity's ability to continue as a going
concern. The review of our financial p051tion. reserves level and future plans gives Trustees confidence the
tharity remai￿$ a going concern fof the foreseeable futvre.
cl legacles. Don•tlons and Grants
Legacies and donations a￿ reco8nised when receivable or when the Charity becomes legally entitled to
them and they can reasonably be measured in financial term5. Receipts of property, investments or other
gift5 in kind are included at market value.
dl Investments and In¥estmeftt Income
Investments a￿ a form of basic financial instruments and are initially shown in the financial statements at
fair value. Movements in the fair values of investments are shown as unrealised gains and losses In the
Statement of Financial Activiries.
Profits and losses on the realisation of investments are shown as realised gains and losses in the Statement
of Financial Activities. Realised 8ain5 and losses on investments aTe calculated between sale5 proieed5 and
their opening carrying values or their purchase value if acquired subsequent to the first day of the financial
vear. Unrealised gains and losses are calculated as the difference between the fair value at the year end and
their carying value. Realised and unrealised investment gains and losses are combined in the Statement of
Financial Activities.
el Taxztion
As a reg￿stered charity. the Trust Funds are exempt from income tax. corpor3tion tax and capital gains tax
derived from its charitable activitie5. Recovery of tax deducted at source is credited to the category of
income to which it relates.
Expenditure
Dirett charitable expenditure consists of all comrnitted expenditure directly relating to the objects gf the
Charity. Administration costs include expenditure on general administration and expenditure on
mana8ement and compliance with constitutional and ststutory requirements.
Irrecoverable VAT is included with the cate80ry of expenses to which it relates.
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NOTE5 TO THÈ ACCOIJNTS
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31- DECEMBER 2024
g) Permanent Endowmtnt Funds
The capital of Perrnanent Endowment Funds must be maintained intact with any Income arisin8 being available
for restricted or general charitable purposes of the Charities, according to the tems of the 0ri8inal settlement.
h) Fund Accountln8
Unrestricted fund5 comprise xcumulated surpluses and deficits on 8eneral funds. They are available for use at
the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the 8eneral charitable objectives.
Designated fund5 are funds set aside by theTru5tees for specific purposes.
Restricted funds are used for specific purposes as stated by the grantor. Expenditure which meets these criteria
is charged to the fund.
il Cash and Cash EquN3lents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash and short rerm highly liquid investments with short term maturity of
three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the dep)sit or similar account.
j) Investments
Inve5ttnents are ieco8nised initially at fair value which 15 normally the transaction price exiludin8 transactio
costs. Subsequently. they are measured at fair value with changes recognised in the statement of financial
activities if the shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be rneasured reliablv.
kl Debtors
Trade afid other debtOTS are recognised * the settlement amount due.
11 Creditors
Creditors are recognlsed where the charlty has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably
resu5t in the transfer of funds to a thiTd party and the amount dué to settle the obligation can be measured or
estimated reliably.
ml Estimate5 and JudBements
Estimates and judgements a￿ continually evaluated and are based on historital experlence and other factors,
including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Although
these estimates are b35ed on the Tru5tee'5 best knowled8e of the arnount. events or attions, actual results
ultimately differ from these estimates. The Trustees do not consider there to be any matertsal estimates and
judgement5.
n) Financial Instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify a5 basic financial instruments.
Bas￿ fin3ncial instruments, including trade and other debtors and credttofs, are Initlally recognlsed at
transxtion value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
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THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONTINUED
ST
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Expenditure on Charltable A¢tlvltles
Untestrkted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Grznts from fjeneral Funds
To Institutions
Age Exchange
Frtedorn Project
Development Through Challenge
Honeypot Children's Charitv
5pitalfields Farm
No Going Back
Salvation Army
27 Squadron
St Paul's Cathedral Foundation
Lord Mayor's Charity
Park Lane Stables
Doorstep Library
React
City Harvest Ltd
Others- up to £l,OQKI
To Indsviduals
Bursarie$161
Book Prizes
Beckerscholarship
4,OCKJ
20.219
20,307
4,000
5,000
3,000
515
830
2,0(M)
5,0(X)
4,0(K)
5,0
3.0
SW
950
4,000
20,219
20,307
4,OC¥)
5,0(k)
3.0(X)
SIS
830
2.000
5,01%)
4,000
5,OCX)
3,0(KJ
S(K)
950
47.878
47,878
5.0(K)
133.199
78,321
54.878
Grants from Educational Fund$
Science Gateways
British Science Association
Polyrner Studie5 Tour
Careers Advice
Ralph Anderson Lecture
PlastlC5 Historical Society
York BEST
Number Champions
RSB- Gopher Lab
BPF/uK Circular Plastics Network GRIPS Conference
Lord Mayor'5 FutL*re Professional Summer khool
1349 Woking ATC
Others- up to £l.000
6,158
6,158
15,000
12,500
4,980
8,250
15,000
12,500
4.980
8.250
1.000
10,000
3,000
1,51)0
15,0(M)
3,5(KJ
10,000
10.000
3.000
1,500
15,000
3,500
io,(K)o
63.980
26,908
90,888
Awards
Design in Plastic
Jewellery
Social Contribution Through Plastl£S
SHAP
To indiwduals- up to £1,500
5,000
2,750
179
701
740
9.370
5.000
2,750
151
701
431
8,877
11841
13091
14931
Total Exptndr<u
Support and Governance Costs
Independent Examiner's Fees
Accountancy Fee5
Bank Charges
Administration Costs
Others- up to £l.000
Total Expendkure
78,321
63.487
91,156
232,964
359
2,903
395
1,238
389
5,284
359
2,903
718
5,806
395
2,171
396
9,486
933
4.202
Page 13

THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONTINUED
FOR THÈ YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Expenditure ￿ Charitable Actlvltles
Prior Year
Unrestrlcted Desl8nated
Funds
Funds
Re5tritted
Funds
Total
2023
Grants from General Funds
To Instltutlons
A8e Exchange
Freedom Project
oneypot Children'5 Charity
Tower Hamlet5 Mission
Spitalfields Farm
No Going Back
Childhood Eye Cancer Trust
Crackerjacks Children's Trust
Yes Outdoors
Salvation Army
27 Squadron
St Paul's Cathedral Foundation
Lord Mayor'5 Charity
Other5- UP to £1,000
To Individuals
Bursaries161
8ook Priies
Becker Scholarship
4,477
12,781
5.000
5,000
5,000
3.000
4,(KlO
2,000
3,000
620
1,370
2,000
5.000
1.250
4,477
12.781
5,000
5,000
5,000
3,000
4,000
2,000
3.000
620
1.370
2,000
5,000
1,250
46,656
3,0(X)
5.000
54,6S6
46.656
3.000
5.000
109.154
54,498
Grants from Educztional Funds
Science Gateways
British Science Association
Polymer Studies Tour
Ralph Anderson Lecture
Plastics Historical Society
York BEST
Nurnber Champions
Others- up to £l.¢J)O
6.159
6,159
15,088
5.000
14,000
1,000
10.000
3,000
125
S4,372
15.088
14,0(Ml
io,o(K)
12S
29.213
25,159
Awards
Design in Plastic
Jewellery
Social Contributions Through Plastics
SHAP
Brian Ridgewell Fellowshlp
To individuals- up to £l.000
5,OCKJ
2,750
5.000
2.750
184
908
1,000
1.427
11,269
908
309
1.493
1,118
9,776
Total Expenditure
54,498
30.706
89,591
174.795
Support and Governance Costs- Prioryear
Independent Examiner's Fee5
Accountancy Fees
Bank Charge5
Administration Costs
Other5- UP to Él,(K)O
Total Expenditure
1,290
1,845
383
1,290
1,845
2,580
3,690
389
2,137
316
9.112
1.220
316
5.054
917
4.058
Page 14

THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
I DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
INVESTMENTS
Fair Value as at I, January 2024
Purchases
Sale5
Revaluètions & ￿alISed Galns
Management Fees
3.452,379
906,905
1806,2821
152,7811
127.2821
3,360,347
180,702
1138,1941
76,381
126,8571
Fair Value as at 31 December 2024
3,472,939
3,452,379
The Investments held are in the following Categories=
Cash 01 cash equivalents
Listed investments
69,970
3,402.969
115,358
3.337.021
3.472,939
3,452,379
2024
2023
DEBTORS
Trade debtors
Other debtors
260
5,596
10,766
10.766
5,856
2024
2023
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FAWNG DUE
WITHIN ONE YEAR
Accruals and deferred income
44.065
26,940
44,06S
26,940
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THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNT5
CONTINUED
ST
FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PERMANENT ENDOWMENT Fuf4DS
Balance at
I, January
2024
Net
Movement
Balance at
Incomin
ltsutgoingl Investments
Resources
on
31 December
2024
Horners Charity Funds
A E Lawrence Will Fund
40.000
786.813
18,1741
8,332
786.971
826,813
18.1741
8,332
826.971
PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Prioryear
Balance at
I, January
2023
Net
Movement
Balance at
Incomin
on 31" December
lout8oin81 Investments
2023
Resources
Horners Charity Funds
A E Lawrente Will Fund
40.000
796,069
40,000
786,813
18.8061
14501
836.069
18.8061
14501
826.813
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THE HORNER5 CHARITY FUND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10 RESTRI￿E0 FUNDS
Balance at
Net
Transfers
Movement
Balance at
l January
2024
Incomin81
loutgoingl
Resources
on
31 December
2024
Investments
Plastlcs Industry Education Fund
George Becker Scholarship
A E Lawrence Will Fund
D F Oxley Bequest
Science Gateways
70,805
26,970
54,873
20,600
315
130.6611
14,9621
18,9361
113,1001
14.7601
3,764
1,174
2,269
43,908
23,182
48,206
7,500
313
4,758
173,563
162,4191
4,758
7,207
123,109
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Prlor Year
Balante ai
Net
Tran5fer5
Movement
Balance at
31" December
2023
l January
2023
IncominFJ
loutgoingl
Resources
on
Investments
Plastics Industry Education Fund
George Becker Scholarship
A E Lawrence Will Fund
D F Oxley Bequest
Science Gateways
92.571
29,520
74,801
28,100
1,074
128,6991
14.8581
114,0561
17,5001
14,7591
6,933
2.308
15,8721
70,805
26.970
54,873
20,600
315
4,0
226.066
159,8721
4,000
3,369
173,563
The Trustees have the power to spend both the capital ènd income of the Restricted Funds in accordance wrih
the terms of the relevant fund. Further details may be found in the Trustees, Report
Plastics Industry Edu<ation Fund.. The use of the fund is restricted to the promotion of education related to the
plastics industry.
George Be¢ker Scholarship.- The restricted fund is only available to provide scholarships in certain City of London
educational institutions.
A E Lawrence Will Fund- This is the expendable accumulated income from the Permanent En(lowment Fund to
be utilised for book prizes and bursaries in four City of London educational institutions.
D F Oxley Bequest: This legacy 15 applied for the benefit of bursaries in schools for the advancement of science
education.
Science Gateways: An initiative aimed at encouraging more ¢hildreTr to embark upon a science based career.
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THE HORNERS CHARITY FUND
NOTES TOTHÉ ACCOUNTS
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
11 ALLOCATION OF ASSErs
Current
Assets
Current
Inter
Fund
Total
Investments
2024
Permanent Endowment
Re5trirted
Designated
Unrestricted
829,340
111,(K)7
1,910,461
622,131
12.3691
4,602
134,2261
31,993
826,971
123,109
1,858,302
726,106
7.SCK)
117,9331
126,1321
98.114
Total Net A5setS
3.472,939
105.614
144,0651
3,534,488
ALLOCATION OF ASSEts
Prior Year
Current
Assets
Current
Inter
Fund
Total
2023
Investments
Permanerst Endowment
Restricted
Designated
Unrestricted
827.S95
172,281
1,850,291
602.212
17821
119.3181
150,3271
70,427
826.813
173,563
1,788,541
694,238
20,600
111,4231
115,5171
37,116
Total Net Assets
3.452.379
57.716
126.9401
3,483,155
12 TRUSTEE5 REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
No remuneratSon was paid or is payable either directly or indirectly for the year to any Trustee or to anv
person or persons known to be cOnn￿ted wth any of them12023.. Nill.
No reimbursement of expenses have been made or are due to be made to the Trustees Sn respect
of the year to 31" December 202412023.. Nill.
13 RELATED PARTYTRANSAcfioNS
There were no related party transactson5 in the year12023'. nill.
Pa8e 18

ThE HORNERS CHARITY FUND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
14 FINANaAL INSTrUMENTS
2024
2023
Cate8orls3tion of financlal Instruments
Financial assets measured at fairvalue through the statement of flnancial
actSvitles
3.402.969
3.337,021
Financial assets thai are debt instruments measured at amortised cost
175.584
173.074
3,578,553
3,510,095
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
44,065
26,940
Income
Expenditure
Netgains
Net losses
ltsm of expendbture. galn or loss
2024
Financial assets measured at fair value
throu8h the statement of financial activities
Financial assets that are debt instruments
measured at arnortised cost
Financial liabilities measured at amortised
cost
83.411
169.132
83,899
169,132
Income
Expenditure
Net galns
Netlosses
Item of expenditure* gain or loss
2023
Financial assets measured at fairvalue
through the statement of financial activities
Financial assets that are debt instruments
measured at èmortised cost
Financial liabilities measured at amortised
cost
91￿92
128,251
328
91.420
128,251
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THE HOIINERS CHARITY FUND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANaAL AcllviTIES
Prior Year
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Fund5
Restricted
Funds
Permanent
Endowment
Total
2023
Notes
INCOME
Income from investments
Donations
Fundraisin8
16.389
25.646
11.247
46.398
2,449
28.633
91.420
29,495
11.247
TOTAL INC
ME
53,282
48.847
30,033
132,162
EXPENDITURE
Investment Mana8ement Costs
Charitable Grants
Support & Governance Costs
14,5981
154,4981
15,0541
113,1391
130,7061
14,0581
13141
189.5911
18,8061
126,8571
1174,7951
19,1121
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
164.1501
147,9031
189,9051
18,8061 1210,7641
Net gains/l1955esl
on Investment5
33,348
91.984
3,369
14501
128,251
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
22.480
92,928
156.5031
19,2S61
49,649
Transfer Between Funds
14,(MxII
4,LM)O
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
22,480
88.928
152.5031
19,2561
49.649
FUND BALANCES
Brought Forward- 1° January 2023
671,758
1.699,613
226.066
836,069
3.433.506
Carried Forward- 31 December 2023
694,238
1,788.541
173,563
826,813
3,483,155
All transactions are derived from continuing activltles.
All gains and losses recognlsed in the year are includecl in the Statement of Financial Artivities.
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