**Charity registration number 294129**
**Company registration number 01897094 (England and Wales)**
## **ELIZABETH MIDDLETON TRUST**
# **ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023**
## **ELIZABETH MIDDLETON TRUST**
## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
|**Trustees**|M W Middleton|
|---|---|
||E Middleton|
|**Principal address**|Fen Ditton Hall|
||High Street|
||Fen Ditton|
||Cambridge|
||CB5 8ST|
|**Independent examiner**|Ashgates Corporate Services Limited|
||5 Prospect Place|
||Millennium Way|
||Pride Park|
||Derby|
||DE24 8HG|
## **ELIZABETH MIDDLETON TRUST**
## **CONTENTS**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|Trustees' Report report|1 - 2|
|Independent examiner's report|3|
|Statement of financial activities|4|
|Balance sheet|5|
|Notes to the financial statements|6 - 9|
## **ELIZABETH MIDDLETON TRUST**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023**_
The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law,Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charitable company for the period ended 30 September 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply withcharity the Companies Act 2006 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)".
## **Objectives and activities**
The objectives of the Elizabeth Middleton Trust, as stated in the Memorandum of Association, are:
1) The propagation and dissemination, in all parts of the world, of the truths and doctrines of the Christian Faith.
2) The promotion and strengthening of the life and witness of Protestant evangelical churches and groups in all parts of the World.
3) The production and distribution of gramophone records, discs, tape recordings and other forms of recording and reproducing the Christian Gospel selected passages of the Holy Scriptures sermons.
- 4) The carrying on for the benefit of the community the business of providing for aged persons in need thereof:
- a. Sheltered or other housing and b. Any associated amenities
Specially designed or adapted to meet the disabilities and requirements of such persons.
No staff are employed or expenses incurred other than minor governance costs, the available funds being spent on gifts to other charities and individuals for their work in advancing the aims as above. The company has a subsidiary, Certcharm Ltd, that charges for management services and donates the whole of its income to the company.
## **Achievements and performance**
The charity continues to dedicate its resources primarily to the promotion of the Christian faith. The trustees have had due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
The trustees are pleased that the charity has continued to provide support to other charities with similar objectives.
## **Financial review**
## _**Policy on reserves**_
The company needs reserves in order to be able to cope with difficulties in predicting levels of voluntary donations and to cover contingencies and unforeseen opportunities. The trustees review the level of reserve required annually and we use a risk based approach to determine the level required. The trustees view the minimum reserves required to be; one years’ worth of governance costs. The current level of reserves are not sufficient and therefore post year end plans have been put in place for additional funds to be introduced via the subsidiary company in order to cover the expected governance costs for the coming year.
## **Structure, governance and management**
## _**Nature of governing documents**_
The charity is governed by a memorandum and articles of association as amended by special resolution dated 9 March 2015.
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## **ELIZABETH MIDDLETON TRUST**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023**_
## _**Recruitment and appointment of trustees**_
The directors are the charity trustees and as such no other person or body is currently entitled to appoint trustees.
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £10 in the event of winding up.
M W Middleton
E Middleton
## **Going concern**
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.
## **Public benefit**
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity and signed on:
M W Middleton
**Trustee**
17 June 2024
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## **ELIZABETH MIDDLETON TRUST**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ELIZABETH MIDDLETON TRUST**
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Elizabeth Middleton Trust for the year ended 30 September 2023.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity's trustees of the Elizabeth Middleton Trust (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Elizabeth Middleton Trust are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
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:
- 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
- 2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
- 3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
- 4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
## **Ashgates Corporate Services Limited**
5 Prospect Place Millennium Way Pride Park Derby DE24 8HG
Dated: 18 June 2024
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## **ELIZABETH MIDDLETON TRUST**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023**_
|||**Unrestricted **|**Unrestricted**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||**funds**|**funds**|
|||**30.09.23**|**30.09.22**|
||**Notes**|**£**|**£**|
|**Income from:**||||
|Donations and legacies|**2**|31,000|454,000|
|**Expenditure on:**||||
|Charitable activities|**3**|-|442,933|
|Analysis of governance & support costs|**6**|4,251|3,542|
|**Total expenditure**||4,251|446,475|
|**Net income for the year/**||||
|**Net movement in funds**||26,749|7,525|
|Fund balances at 1 October 2022||8,145|620|
|**Fund balances at 30 September 2023**||34,894|8,145|
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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## **ELIZABETH MIDDLETON TRUST**
## **BALANCE SHEET**
## _**AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023**_
|**Notes**
**Fixed assets**
Investments
**9**
**Current assets**
Cash at bank and in hand
**Creditors: amounts falling due within**
**one year**
**11**
Net current assets
**Total assets less current liabilities**
**Income funds**
Unrestricted funds|**30.09.23**
**£**
**£**
2
43,127
(8,235)
34,892
34,894
34,894
34,894|**30.09.22**
**£**
**£**
2
12,188
(4,045)
8,143
8,145
8,145
8,145|**30.09.22**
**£**
**£**
2
12,188
(4,045)
8,143
8,145
8,145
8,145|
|---|---|---|---|
||||8,145|
||||8,145|
||||8,145|
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 September 2023.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 17 June 2024
M W Middleton **Trustee**
## **Company registration number 01897094**
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## **ELIZABETH MIDDLETON TRUST**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023**_
## **1 Accounting policies**
## **Charity information**
Elizabeth Middleton Trust is a charity with the aim to spread the propagation and dissemination, in all parts of the world, of the truths and doctrines of the Christian Faith.
## 1.1 **Reporting period**
The prior period was an 18 month period from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2022 and as such the prior period is not entirely comparable.
## **1.2 Accounting convention**
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
## **1.3 Going concern**
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.
The basis of this opinion is that sufficient reserves have been set aside to sustain the charity.
## **1.4 Charitable funds**
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
## **1.5 Income and endowments**
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 the income receivable can be measured reliably.
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of asset's use. Other support costs all allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
## **1.6 Fixed asset investments**
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
## _**Derecognition of financial liabilities**_
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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## **ELIZABETH MIDDLETON TRUST**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023**_
## **1 Accounting policies**
## **(Continued)**
## **1.7 Taxation**
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
## **1.8 Donations and legacies**
Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date.
## **1.9 Governance costs**
These include the costs attributable to the charity's compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustee's meetings and reimbursed expenses.
## **1.10 Fund structure**
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustee's discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
## **2 Donations and legacies**
|||**Unrestricted **|**Unrestricted**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||**funds**|**funds**|
|||**30.09.23**|**30.09.22**|
|||**£**|**£**|
||Donations and legacies|31,000|454,000|
|**3**|**Charitable activities**|||
|||**Charitable**|
**Charitable**|
|||**Expenditure**|**Expenditure**|
|||**30.09.23**|**30.09.22**|
|||**£**|**£**|
||Allocated support costs|-|442,933|
|**4**|**Employees**|||
||The average monthly number of employees during the year was:|||
|||**30.09.23**|**30.09.22**|
|||**Number**|**Number**|
|||2|2|
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
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## **ELIZABETH MIDDLETON TRUST**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023**_
## **5 Trustees remuneration and expenses**
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.
No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.
## **6 Analysis of governance & support costs**
||**Unrestricted **|**Unrestricted**|
|---|---|---|
||**funds**|**funds**|
||**30.09.23**|**30.09.22**|
|Accountancy & legal fees|4,190|3,462|
|Other governance costs|61|80|
## **7 Staff costs**
The charity has no payroll scheme.
## **8 Taxation**
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
## **9 Fixed asset investments**
||||**Unlisted**|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**investments**|
||||**£**|
||**Cost or valuation**|||
||At 1 October 2022 & 30 September 2023||2|
||**Carrying amount**|||
||At 30 September 2023||2|
||At 30 September 2022||2|
|**10**|**Financial instruments**|**30.09.23**|**30.09.22**|
|||**£**|**£**|
||**Carrying amount of financial assets**|||
||Instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss|2|2|
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## **ELIZABETH MIDDLETON TRUST**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023**_
|**11**|**Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**|||
|---|---|---|---|
|||**30.09.23**|**30.09.22**|
|||**£**|**£**|
||Trade creditors|4,744|620|
||Accruals and deferred income|3,491|3,425|
|||8,235|4,045|
## **12 Related party transactions**
## **Transactions with related parties**
During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:
(wholly owned subsidiary) During the year total donations received without conditions totalled £31,000 (2022 - £454,000). At the balance sheet date the amount due from the related party was £nil (2022 - £nil). (other related party)
At the balance sheet date the amount due to the related party was £3,796 (2022 - £620).
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