Charity registration number 296885
THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mrs J M Hartley |
|---|---|
| Mrs N A Glover | |
| Mr D E Webster | |
| Mrs T Barrett | |
| Chief executive | Mrs J M Hartley |
| Charity number | 296885 |
| Principal address | Trevornick Farmhouse |
| Holywell Bay | |
| Newquay | |
| Cornwall | |
| United Kingdom | |
| TR8 5PW | |
| Independent examiner | David Howard |
| 1 Park Road | |
| Hampton Wick | |
| Kingston Upon Thames | |
| KT1 4AS | |
| Bankers | Lloyds Private Banking |
| 25 Gresham Street | |
| London | |
| EC2V 7HN | |
| Investment advisors | Brewin Dolphin Ltd |
| The Paragon | |
| Counterslip | |
| Bristol | |
| BS1 6BX |
THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Trustees report | 1 - 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 - 13 |
THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2024.
Objectives and activities
Objectives of the trust
The objects of the trust are for the trustees to use their discretion to apply the income and/or capital for the benefit of other worldwide charities. They particularly support charities which assist health research, and care for the elderly and children.
Risk assessment
The trustees have considered the various risks to which the trust is potentially exposed, and are satisfied that adequate measures are in place to identify, assess and mitigate the effects of these risks.
Public benefit reporting
The trustees regularly review the range of grants to be made to ensure the trust's activities are for the public benefit. The reviews include obtaining the advice on a professional basis of Dr Fiona Cornish, who reviews all of the charities to which grants are made in the medical and care fields.
Achievements and performance
The Charitable Trust is proud to have been able to help a variety of Charities which are mostly based in the UK. We are all about supporting the people these small hard working charities help. They are really our focus. In this very tricky time of cost of living crisis we have an emphasis on Community and health, as the private sector now has a huge role to pay; and financing this can be hard work for many groups, helping them is very rewarding.
We also had a working trip to Kenya and Tanzania to see 3 different charities we have supported for many years. The purpose of the trip was to analyse the work they do and whether we should continue to support them on an annual basis. The value for money helping these groups in Africa is extraordinary, every penny goes a long way. The work these groups do to help a huge cross section of people in the community is so rewarding to see and feels essential to the wellbeing of these small communities.
We also support to the best of our ability the prevention of climate change and cultural charities.
Financial review
Review of the year
The net assets of the fund Increased by £263,250 (2023: £270,383 decrease) during the year, and amounted to £4,037,156 (2023: £3,773,906) at the year end. Realised and unrealised investment gains amounted to £362,053 (2023: £190,057 Losses). Charitable donations totalling £142,500 (2023: £146,620) were made to a total of 64 (2023:60) individual organisations during the year.
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THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Structure, governance and management
Constitution
The trustees submit the Annual Report of the Albert van den Bergh Charitable Trust for the year ended 5 April 2023. The charitable trust is registered with the Charity Commissioners (No 296885) and is constituted by a settlement deed sealed by the trustees on 21 April 1987.
The Settlement
In a settlement dated 21 April 1987 James Philip van den Bergh settled £10 on a Charitable Trust to be called the Albert van den Bergh Charitable Trust. The power of appointing additional or new trustees is vested in the current trustees.
The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mrs J M Hartley Mrs N A Glover Mr D E Webster Mrs T Barrett
Appointment of trustees
Trustees are appointed accordingly at each Annual General Meeting. Trustees are appointed at the Annual General Meeting by way of a majority vote.
Investment powers and policy
Under the settlement deed, the trustees have the power to make any investment which they see fit. From time to time they may appoint a qualified adviser to assist them with these decisions. The trustees consider that the investment portfolio performance during the year has been satisfactory to meet its aim of maintaining an investment income of circa £100,000, notwithstanding short term reductions in possible yields due to adverse circumstances. An annual performance review is carried out in June each year.
Reserves policy
The trustees regularly review the reserves of the charity. This review encompasses the nature of the income and expenditure streams, the need to match variable income with fixed overheads and the nature of the reserves. A general unrestricted reserve is maintained including investments with an investment objective to produce a 3% yield to produce annual income from which donations can be paid. The majority of the charity’s reserves are held as quoted investments for a moderate short term growth and the management performance of this is reviewed on an annual basis.
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THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH 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 and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity for that year.
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 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 financial statements; and
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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 operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient 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 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.
The Trustees report was approved by the Committee of Trustees on : .............................................
.............................. .............................. Mrs J M Hartley Mrs N A Glover Trustee Trustee
.............................. Mr D E Webster Trustee
.............................. Mrs T Barrett Trustee
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THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Albert Van Den Bergh Charitable Trust (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 financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of 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.
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act 2011)) and that an independent examination is needed.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with 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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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.
David Howard
1 Park Road Hampton Wick Kingston Upon Thames KT1 4AS
Dated: .........................
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THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
| UnrestrictedUnrestricted | UnrestrictedUnrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Investments | 3 | 82,857 | 100,809 |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Raising funds | 4 | 18,745 | 29,821 |
| Charitable activities | 5 | 162,915 | 151,314 |
| Total expenditure | 181,660 | 181,135 | |
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | 10 | 362,053 | (190,057) |
| Net income/(expenditure) for the year/ | |||
| Net movement in funds | 263,250 | (270,383) | |
| Fund balances at 6 April 2023 | 3,773,906 | 4,044,289 | |
| Fund balances at 5 April 2024 | 4,037,156 | 3,773,906 |
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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THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 5 APRIL 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Investments 12 Current assets Debtors 13 Investments 14 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 15 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Unrestricted funds |
2024 £ £ 3,963,430 5,791 65,500 11,657 82,948 (9,222) 73,726 4,037,156 4,037,156 4,037,156 |
2023 £ £ 3,722,120 8,437 38,762 13,008 60,207 (8,421) 51,786 3,773,906 3,773,906 3,773,906 |
2023 £ £ 3,722,120 8,437 38,762 13,008 60,207 (8,421) 51,786 3,773,906 3,773,906 3,773,906 |
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| 3,773,906 | |||
| 3,773,906 | |||
| 3,773,906 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................
.............................. Mrs J M Hartley
Trustee
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THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Albert Van Den Bergh Charitable Trust is registered with the Charity Commissioners (No 296885) and is constituted by a settlement deed sealed by the trustees on 21 April 1987.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
Monetary amounts are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention where applicable. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity 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 financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
1.4 Income
Dividend income is brought into accounts when the trust is entitled to the income. All other income is accounted for on an accruals basis.
1.5 Expenditure
Donations are recorded once the Trust has made an unconditional commitment to pay the donation and this is either by when it is communicated to the beneficiary or the donation has been paid, whichever is the earlier. All other expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Apportionment of support costs
Support costs are apportioned between donations to charities and property management as a proportion of total income, excluding bank charges, relevant to each activity.
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THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
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.
Investments are stated at market value. Realised and unrealised gains are shown on the Statement of Financial Activities. Valuations exclude accrued interest on Government and Corporate Bonds.
1.7 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.
1.8 Financial instruments
The charity 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 charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
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 Investments
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricte | |
|---|---|---|
| d | ||
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Income from listed investments | 51,413 | 95,175 |
| Interest receivable | 31,444 | 5,634 |
| 82,857 | 100,809 |
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THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
4 Raising funds
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricte | |
|---|---|---|
| d | ||
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Investment management | 18,745 | 29,821 |
| 18,745 | 29,821 |
5 Charitable activities
| Charitable | Charitable |
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|---|---|---|
| Expenditure | Expenditur |
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| e | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations to charities (see note 6) | 142,500 | 146,620 |
| Share of support costs (see note 7) | 17,115 | 1,274 |
| Share of governance costs (see note 7) | 3,300 | 3,420 |
| 162,915 | 151,314 |
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THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
6 Donations to charities
| Charitable | Charitable |
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|---|---|---|
| Expenditure | Expenditure |
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| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Grants to institutions: | ||
| Cultural charities | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Conservation | 10,000 | 23,500 |
| Disadvantaged | 19,500 | 12,500 |
| Disability | 11,000 | 11,000 |
| Help in the Community | 31,000 | 31,900 |
| Homelessness | 6,000 | 4,000 |
| Hospices | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Medical research, care and support | 8,000 | 14,000 |
| Mental health | 6,000 | 7,000 |
| Overseas | 20,000 | 29,720 |
| Servicemen and women | 5,000 | 3,000 |
| Churches | 5,000 | 4,000 |
| Climate change | 15,000 | - |
| 142,500 | 146,620 |
The charity meets its charitable purposes by making donations. The majority of the organisations who received donations are in the UK and concerned with health research and care for patients with cancer, multiple sclerosis, parkinsons and other diseases and disabilities. Institutions that care for the elderly and children's charities are also supported with donations. A full list of donations may be obtained from the trust by request.
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THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
7 Support costs
| Support costs Governance costs £ £ IT and support costs 702 - Travel expenses 16,381 - Bank charges 32 - Independent examiners fee - 3,300 17,115 3,300 Analysed between Charitable activities 17,115 3,300 |
2024 £ 702 16,381 32 3,300 20,415 20,415 |
2023 £ 252 975 47 3,420 |
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| 4,694 | ||
| 4,694 |
8 Trustees
The trustees neither received nor waived any other emoluments during the year.
Out of pocket expenses including travel and subsistence and general expenses, totalling £1,355 (2023: £975) were reimbursed to four (2023: two) trustees during the year.
Key management personnel consist of the three Trustees, all of which receive no remuneration other than as stated.
9 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
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THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
10 Net gains/(losses) on investments
| Unrestricte | Unrestricte | |
|---|---|---|
| d | d | |
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Gain/(loss) on sale of investments | 362,053 | (190,057) |
11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
12 Fixed asset investments
| Listed | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| investments | |||
| £ | |||
| Cost or valuation | |||
| At 6 April 2023 | 3,722,120 | ||
| Additions | 945,439 | ||
| Valuation changes | 362,053 | ||
| Disposals | (1,066,182) | ||
| At 5 April 2024 | 3,963,430 | ||
| Carrying amount | |||
| At 05 April 2024 | 3,963,430 | ||
| At 05 April 2023 | 3,722,120 | ||
| 13 | Debtors | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year: | £ | £ | |
| Other debtors | 5,791 | 8,437 |
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THE ALBERT VAN DEN BERGH CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
| 14 Current asset investments Cash at fund managers 15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors 16 Related party transactions |
2024 £ 65,500 2024 £ 9,222 |
2023 £ 38,762 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 £ 8,421 |
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There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).
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