Charity reglstration number 297846
THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr A Palmer
Cllr. Mrs C Baker
Mrs J Po¥MS
Reverend M Ackford
MrA Nunn
(Appointed 13 March 2025}
Charity number
297846
Principal address
Lawron House
Vvycombe Road
Stokenchurch
High Wycombe
Bucks
HP14 3RR
Independent examiner
Azels Audit Services
Suites B & D
8urnh8m Yard
London End
Beaconsfield
Bucks
HP9 2JH

THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examiner's report
Slalemenl of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes lo the financial statements
6-13

THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025.
The financial ststemenls have been prepared in accordance wth the accounting policies sel out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document. the Charities Act 2011 8nd 'Accounling
and Reporting by Charities". S181emenl of Recommended Pmctice applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
(effective 1 January 20191"
Oblectlves and activities
The trustees shall apply the yearly Income of the Charity, after payment of all proper costs, charges and
expenses relating lo the adminislralion and management of the Charity, ln one or more of the following ways".
1. In promoting the education and training of persons under the age of 25 years who reside in the Parish of
Stokenchurch and in particular, bul wilhoul prejudice to the generality of th¢ foregoing in prowding for such
persons..
al Exhibitions, bursaries, grants and mainlenanee allowances lo such petsons who are in need of financial
assistance tenable al any school, universty or other educational establishment approved for the purpose by the
trustees.
bl Financial assistance, ouffils. clolhing, tools, instruments or books lo a551sI such persons to pursue their
education lincluding the study ol music and Dlher arts), to undertake travel In furtherance the￿ of. and to prepare
and train for and enter a profession, trade occupation or service on leaving school, university or other educational
eslablishmenl
2. If and in so far as income is not required in any year for application in the manner aforesaid the same may be
applied as the trustees think fil lor any charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of Slokenchurch.
The trustees consider that the charity has achieved ils objectives during the year ended 30 September 2025.
The Iruslees have paid due regard lo guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deading what activities the
charity should undertake.
Advertislng
During each academic year the Iruslees place notices in local media and public places in the Parish of
Slokenchurch inviting applications for grants from residents.
Achlevements and performance
Investment income generated was £90,560 from which grants of £56,193 were paid in the year in accordance
with the directions of the Charity's scheme. After administrative and publicity cos15 there is a surplus for the year
of £11,755. Losses totaling £1.92312024.' profil £4,882) were recorded on the sale ol investments.
The grant amounts for the academic year 2024125 01 £56,193. paid out In April and July 2025, wefe based on an
income of £90,560 as reported in the 2024125 accounts.
Financlal revlew
R&serves Policy
The charity aims lo invest ils capital prudently lo provide income for grants anLI lo protect the initial capitsl
investment. 11 does not have a policy of holding cash in reserve. Unrestricted funds al the year end were
£3.067,033.
Risk Policy
The Iruslees have assessed the major risks lo which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in
place lo mitigate exposure to the majoi risks.
Thè eharity's funds are managed by professional fund managers and are invested in medium high risk
investments.

THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Accounts
The accounts will be made available for public inspection al the annual parish audit.
Structure, govemance and management
The scheme for the operation of the Slokenchurch Educational Charity, previously known as the Board School
Stoken¢hurch, was approved by the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales on 16 July 1987 and 5
October 1990
The Iruslees, named below, have been appointed in accordance with the scheme, as follows..
1 ex-officio Trustee, being the current vicar of Sl. Peter and Sl. Paul, Slokenchurch
3 nominative Trustees. Iwo appointed by the Parish Council of Slokenchurch and one by Bucks County
Council. each of whom serve5 for four years
2 co-optative Trustees. who through residence, occupation or employment, or otherwise, have special
knowledge ol the parish of Stokenchurch, each of whorn serves for five years
The Charity is operated in accordance with the scheme.
The Charity owned land comprising aPpr0￿MatelY one acre. the sile of the former Board School in
Slokenchurch. That was sold by the Iruslees in June 1988, realising £956,195 after costs of disposal.
The trustees who served during the year and up lo the date of signature of the financial statements were".
Mr A Palmer
Cllr. Mrs C Baker
Mr D Dav1S
Mrs J Powis
Reverend M Ackford
Mrs V Nulhall
MrA Nunn
(Resigned 13 March 20251
(Resigned 16 November 20251
(Appointed 13 March 20251
The Iruslees. report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
MrA Palmer
Chair of the Trustees
Dated. ..J..6.....4. ..2ozg ,

THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financ1al slalemenls of The Stokenchurch Educational Charity
Ilhe Charity) for the year ended 30 September 2025.
Responsibilities and ba51s of report
As the trustee5 of the charity you are responsible foi the preparation of the financial slalemenls in accordance
with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Acll
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial slalemenls carried out under seclion 145 of the
2011 Act. In cairying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Diie¢tions given by the Charity
Commission under section 1451Sllbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examinerfs ststement
Your attention is drawn to the lact 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 RepLJblic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference lo the Accounting and
Reporting by Charities". Slalement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the
extant regulations bul has now been withdrawn.
l understand that this has been done in order for financial statements lo 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 th81 no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me Cause lo 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 financial slalemenls do not accord with those records., or
the fin8n¢i81 statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and conlenl
of 8ccounls set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any Tequiremenl
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 lo enable a proper understanding of the financial slalements lo
be reached.
Chnslopher Nisbel FCA
Azels Audit Service5
Suites B & D
Burnham Yard
London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JH
United Kingdom
Dated. ..1..6. lo.¥.1202 6

THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
UnrestrScted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
designated designated
202S
2024
Notes
Inc
Investments
90,560
88,459
Raising funds
16,454
15.048
Charitable activities
62,352
57.560
Total expenditure
78,806
72,608
Net gainslllossesl on investments
160.127
182,908
Net movement In funds
171,881
198,759
Fund balan￿S at 1 October 2024
2,895.153 2.696,394
Fund balances at 30 September 2025
3,067,034
2,895,153
The statement ol financial athvilies includes all gains and losses reeognised in the year.
A11 income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
2025
2024
Note$
Fixed assets
Investments
Current assets
Debtors
C8sh at bank and in hand
2,833.301
2,556.316
11
2,686
238,366
4,635
339,989
241,052
344,624
Creditors.. amounts falllng due wlthln
one year
13
17,3191
15,7871
Net currenl assets
233,733
338,837
Total assets le$s current liabilities
3,067,034
2.895,153
Income funds
Unreslricled funds
3,067.034
2,895.153
3,067,034
2,895,153
The financial slalements were approved by the Trustees on
Mr A Palmer
Chair of the Trustees

THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Accounting poll¢lgS
Charlty infomiation
The Stokenchurch Educational Charity is an unincorporated charity.
1.1 Aecountlng convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accord8n¢e with the charity's governing document. the
Charities Act 2011 and 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities." Slalemenl ol Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applic3ble in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 3 January 20191 The charity is a Public
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity ha5 taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bullebn
1 not lo prepare a Slalement of Cash Flows.
The financi81 statements are prepared in sterling, which Is the lunclional currency of the eharity. Monetary
amounts in these financial slalements are rounded to the nearest £.
The finaneial slalemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Charitsble funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use al the discretion of the Iruslees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
1.3 Incorning resOu￿eS
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled lo It after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and il is probable that income will be received.
1.4 Resources expended
Liabilities are recoonised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive oblig8tion committing the
charity to that expenditure, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount ol the obligation can be measured reliably Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis 8nd
has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related lo the category. Where costs cannot be
directly attributed to particular headings they have been a11ocaled lo a¢tivitie5 on a basis consistent with the
use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been mel al the year end date are noted as a commitment
but not accrued as expenditure.
1.5 Fixed asset Investments
Fixed Asset Investments are slated in the balance sheet at market value al the balance sheet date.
1.6 Going concern
Al the time of approving the financial stalemenls, the Iruslees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources lo Continue in operational existence for the foreseeable futu￿. In making this
assessment, the Iruslees have considefed the impacts. and expected future impacts, of the Covid-19
pandemic on both the charity and the environment in which it operales.Thus the trustees continue lo adopt the
going concern basis of accounting In preparing the financial statements.

THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Investments
Unrestricted
funds
deslgnated
2025
Tola
2024
Dividends received
Interest receivable
85,870
4,690
78,601
9,858
90,560
88,459
Ralslng funds
Unrestricted
funds
designated
2025
Total
2024
Investment management fees
16.454
15,048
16,454
15.048

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THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Support costs
Support Governance
costs
costs
2025
2024
Independent examination fee
Postage and stationery
Meeting expenses
Secretary's honorarium
2,040
2,040
1.920
126
402
3.700
419
3,70D
419
3,700
6,159
6,159
6.148
Analysed between
Charitable activities
6,159
6,159
6,148
Trustees
None of the trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
Employees
There were no employees during the year.
Net gainslllosses} on investments
Unrestricted
funds
doslgnated
2025
Total
2024
Revalua110n of investments
Gainlllossl on sale of investments
162.050
11,9231
178.046
4,862
160,127
182.908
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THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from lax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section
252 01 the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to it5 charitable objects.
10 Flxed asset Investmenls
Llsted
Investments
Market Value
Al 1 October 2024
Addilions
Valuation changes
Disposals
2,556,316
248,971
162,050
{133,1541
AI 30 September 2025
2,834.183
Carying amount
AI 30 September 2025
2,834,183
AI 30 September 2024
2,556,316
11
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due viithln one year:
Other debtors
2,686
4,635

THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
12 Cash at Bank
2025
Total funds
2024
Total funds
Capital fund
Income fund
Lloyds- 1567504
Lloyds- 2469093
Charles Stanley - 1900870
Charles Stanley- 1900874
Charles Stanle
1900871
Lloyds fixed term deposits
4,261
1,479
8,084
1,255
160,242
20,000
4,261
1,479
51,129
1,255
160,242
20.000
4,717
1,466
12.360
5,653
295,793
20,000
43,046
Total
43.046
195,320
238,365
339,987
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Accruals and deferred income
7.319
5,787
14 Analysis of ngt assets betweèn fund5
Designated Deslgnated
funds
funds
2025
2024
Fund balances al 30 September 2025 are ￿presented by".
Investments
Currènt asselsllliabililiesl
2,834,183
232,850
2,556,316
338,836
3.067,033
2,895,152
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THE STOKENCHURCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
15 Related party transactions
Transactions wlth related parties
There were no disclosable related party transactions durin9 the year {2024 - £nill.
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