## WILLIAM HARDING’S CHARITY Charity No. 310619 

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2020 

Correspondents and Clerks to the Charity are Messrs. Parrott & Coales LLP, 14 Bourbon Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 2RS Telephone: 01296:  318500 (MR. J. LEGGETT) 



## **WILLIAM HARDING’S CHARITY** 

## **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2020 Charity Number 310619** 

## **Reference and Administration Details** 

- **1.1** The full name of the Charity is **WILLIAM HARDING’S CHARITY.** 

- **1.2** The names of the Trustees who have been in office for the whole or part of the year to 31[st] December 2020 are:- 

Lennard Maurice Wakelam (Chairman) Susan Pamela Hewitt (Vice-Chairman) Kathleen Anne Brooker William John Yendell Chapple, O.B.E. Roy James Collis DL Roger Wentworth Evans Leslie Sheldon Ranjula Takodra, M.B.E Penelope Wendy Thorne 

- **1.3** The Charity is administered from the offices of the Clerk to the Trustees, Mr. John Leggett of Messrs. Parrott & Coales LLP, Solicitors, 14 Bourbon Street, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP20 2RS. 

- **1.4** The Bankers to the Trustees are:- 

Lloyds Bank PLC, 1 Market Square, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP20 1TD The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Ltd. 1 Canada Square, London, E14 5AL 

- **1.5** The Stockbrokers appointed to manage the Charity’s investments are:Blackrock Investment Management, 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL 

- **1.6** The Charity’s auditors are:Messrs. Hillier Hopkins LLP, 249 Silbury Boulevard Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK9 1NA 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

- **2.1** The Charity arises from the Will of William Harding, proved on 19[th] February 1719 and is governed by a Charity Commission Scheme dated 19[th] October 1978 as amended 11[th] October 1991. 

- **2.2** Under the terms of the Scheme the Charity has nine Trustees; seven being co-optative and two nominative. 

- **2.3** The Trustees meet on a regular basis to consider and determine applications for charitable assistance. 



- **2.4** There have been no material changes in the policies of the Trustees in recent years. 

- **2.5** The organisation of the Charity centres upon the day to day administration being carried out by its Clerks and the regular meetings of the Trustees. 

- **2.6** New Trustees are given an induction pack to brief them on their legal obligations under charity law, the content of the governing document, the committee and decision making processes, the business plan and recent financial performance of the charity.  During their induction they meet key employees and other Trustees.  Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate internal and external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role. 

- **2.7** The Trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises; 

**2.7.a** An annual review of the risks the charity may face. 

- **2.7.b** The establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the plan. 

- **2.7.c** The implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise. 

**2.7.d** Policies to cover General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), Safeguarding and Complaints 

This work has identified no significant risks to the charity. 

## **Objectives and Activities and Public Benefit** 

**3.1** The Trustees are mindful of their duty to manage the affairs of the Charity for the public benefit and to this end make appropriate enquiries of all applicants both individual and corporate as to their capital and income to ensure that assistance is offered to those in need. 

- **3.2** The objects of the Charity as specified in the Charity’s Scheme are:- 

To apply the income of the Charity after payment of the proper expenses of management as follows:- 

- **3.2.a** For the benefit of the residents of the Charity’s almshouses; 

- **3.2.b** For relief in need in accordance with the provisions of the Scheme; 



   - **3.2.c** Providing such special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the Local Education Authority for any maintained school, college of education or other institution of further education in or substantially serving the town of Aylesbury. 

   - **3.2.d** Providing exhibitions for beneficiaries under 25 years of age tenable at any secondary school, university, college of education or any other institution of further (including professional and technical) education; 

   - **3.2.e** Awarding maintenance allowances to beneficiaries who are in need; 

   - **3.2.f** Making grants of money to beneficiaries who are in need of financial assistance to enable them to travel in furtherance of their education; 

   - **3.2.g** Assisting beneficiaries who are in need of financial assistance by providing outfits, clothing, tools, instruments, or books or by paying their fees, travelling or maintenance expenses or by such other means for their advancement in life as the Trustees think fit; 

   - **3.2.h** Providing facilities of any kind not normally provided by the local education authority for recreation and social and physical training for beneficiaries who are receiving primary, secondary or further education; 

   - **3.2.i** Making grants of money to any charitable voluntary organisation in the town of Aylesbury for advancing the education of or improving the conditions of life for beneficiaries by developing their physical, mental and moral capacities through their leisure-time activities; 

   - **3.2.j** Promoting the education of beneficiaries in such ways as the Trustees think fit. 

   - **3.2.k** Applying income for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the town of Aylesbury. 

- **3.3** The Charity’s Scheme limits the area of benefit to the town of Aylesbury. 

- **3.4** The Charity has no specific investment powers. 



## **Achievements and Performance** 

- **4.1** The Charity owns 35 purpose built almshouse properties on four sites within Aylesbury; there are 6 one bedroomed houses, 2 two bedroomed houses, 7 one bedroomed bungalows, 3 two bedroomed bungalows, 5 one bedroomed flats and 12 two bedroomed flats.  The Charity is a member of the National Association of Almshouses. 

- **4.2** The objects of the Charity are promoted by contact with local organisations and bodies (including Aylesbury Schools); furthering the interests of the young, the old, those in need and the inhabitants of the town of Aylesbury generally. 

- **4.3** During the year under review hundreds of Aylesbury residents, both young and old, have benefited either directly or indirectly from the Charity.  Grants paid totalled some £ 362,386 in the following categories:- 

|Travel costs for 30 + voluntary Clubs and Societies                 11,702|Travel costs for 30 + voluntary Clubs and Societies                 11,702|
|---|---|
|Individual pupil support|244,596|
|Youth groups|37,000|
|Schools and educational establishments|17,634|
|General benefit and relief in need|51,454|
|Major grants (over £2,000) paid included:-||
|Aylesbury Youth Action (2 grants in the year)|20,000|
|Community Impact Bucks|7,000|
|Queens Park Art Centre|14,000|
|Inspire All CIC|3,000|
|Child Contact Centre|2,000|
|Youth Concern|10,000|
|Aylesbury Youth Motor Project|5,000|
|Bedgrove Scout and Guide|2,000|
|Schools–||
|St Edward's Catholic Junior School|9,033.24|
|St Louis Catholic Primary School|6,768|
|Pebble Brook School|4,400|



**4.4** During the Year the Charity progressed the proposed residential development on the Charity’s land in Wendover Road Aylesbury in conjunction with the Option holder Cala Homes. 

- **4.5** Following the winding up of **Walton Educational Trust** in 2009, the property No. 23 Walton Road, Aylesbury, the former Home of the Founder, was vested in the Charity.   No. 23 Walton Road is let to Buckinghamshire Council at a peppercorn rent pursuant to the Charity’s objectives, but the Council have a full repairing obligation. 



- **4.6** During the year the Covid 19 Pandemic emergency impacted on the activities of the Charity. On the one hand applications for grants significantly reduced due it is thought to the effects of Lockdown including the closure of educational institutions and lack of public activity generally. On the other hand assisted by the beneficial effect of transition of Charity's investments to the new Charity Growth and Income Fund managed by Blackrock Investment Management the income stream of the Charity was maintained. It is hoped that activity might return to more normal levels during 2021 although this process might not be complete until 2022. 

## **Financial Review** 

- **5.1** The financial position of the Charity is set out in the Charity’s accounts to 31[st] December 2020 and the following matters are highlighted:- 

- **5.2.1** The income and expenditure of the Charity is clearly set out in the Income and Expenditure Account. During the year under report, the balance sheet indicates a gain in investment assets in the sum of £ 3,196,351. The Trustees continue to rely on advice from their stock brokers. 

- **5.3** The Charity’s assets are held for the following purposes:- 

**(a) Almshouse properties** - for the occupation of almspersons; 

**(b) Freehold land** - as investment for the future in the event of development potential being realised; 

**(c) Investments and cash** - to provide income for the purposes of the Charity. 

- **5.4** The freehold properties have not been re-valued during the period the subject of this Report.  Tangible fixed assets were valued in 1997 at open market value and the movement was shown through unrestricted reserves.  The Charity adopted the transitional arrangements under FRS 15 and has not revalued the assets since this date. 

- **5.5** The Charity’s financial position enables the Trustees to anticipate future demands upon the Charity’s resources, for example in the field of education.   At the end of the year under report the funds held by the Charity amounted to £ 38,034,793. 

- **5.6** There have been no changes in the accounting policies of the Charity, save for the format to comply with the latest recommended practice as advised by the Charity Commissioners. 

**5.6.1** The Charity has no subsidiary or associated undertakings. 

**5.6.2** The Charity is not financially dependant for support from any individuals, corporations or classes of donors known to play a key role in its affairs. 



- **5.6.3** The grant making capacity of the Charity continues to be dictated by the Charity’s available income.  A report on grants made during this period is included in this report. 

- **5.6.4** The Charity has not been set up to undertake a specific project. 

- **5.6.5** All investments and assets held by the Charity have been acquired in accordance with the powers available to the Trustees. 

- **5.6.6** The assets of the Charity are regarded by the Trustees as sufficient to meet their charitable objects. 

## **Plans for the Future** 

- **6.1** The Trustees will seek to continue to effectively manage and distribute the assets of the charity for the purposes of the charity’s objectives into the foreseeable future. 



TEMENT OF TRUSTEES"RESPONSIBILIfIES
Charity law ￿qUireS the Trustees to prepare Financial Ststements for each
financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity
and of its financial activities ft)r that period. In preparing those Financial
ststements the Trustees are required to:_
(a) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistentlyi
(b) Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
(c) State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the Statement
of Recommended Practice (Accounting and Reporting by Charities) issued
by the Charity Commisslon for England and Wales and with applicable
accounting standards, subject to any material departures disclosed and
explained in the Financial Statements.
(d) Prepare the Financial Statements on the going concern basis unless it is
inapproprlate to assume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which
disclose with reasonable accuracy at the time the financial position of the Charity
and to enable them to ensure that the Financial Statements comply with the
Charities Act 2011. They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
Charity and hence for taklng reasonable steps for the prevention and detettion
of fraud or other irregularities.
The Report was approved by the Board of Trustees on.............................2021
Lennard Mauri
e Wakelam (Chairman)
(Signature)

Charity number: 310619
WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and admlnlstratlve detalls of the charlty. Sts Trustees and advlsers
Independent auditors. r8POrt on the financial statements
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Statement of cash flows
Notes to the financial statements
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY. rrs TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Trustees
Lennard Maurice Wakelam, Chaimian
Susan Pamela Hewitt. Vice Chairman
Leslie Sheldon
Kathleen Anne Brooker
Penelope Wendy Thome
Roger Wenfvlorth Evans
William John Yendell Chapple. O.B.E.
Ranjula Takodra, M.B.E.
Roy James Collis DL
Charity registered
number
310619
Principal office
Parrott & Coales LLP
14 Bourbon Street
Aylesbury
HP20 2RS
Independent auditors
Hillier Hopkins LLP
Chartered Accountants
249 Silbury Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK91NA
Bankers
Lloyds Bank PLC
1 Market Square
Aylesbury
Bucks
HP20 1TD
BlackRock Investsnent Management
12 Throgmorton Avenue
London
EC2N 2DL
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
Oplnlon
We have audited the financial stslements of William Harding's Charity Ithe 'charity'l for the year ended 31
December 2020 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities. the Balan￿ sheet. the Statement of cash
flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting
framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Slandards, including Finanaal Reporting Standard 102 Tre Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland, (United Kingdom Generally AC￿pted Accounting Practice}.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been
withdrawn.
This has been done in order for the accounls lo prowde a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
In our opinion the financial statements..
give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs as at 31 December 2020 and of its incoming
resources and application of resources for the year then ended.,
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice.. and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors. responsibilities for the audit
of the financial slalemenls section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the
ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including
the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in
accordance with these requirements. Vve believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and
appropriate lo prowde a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial stalemenls, we have concluded that the Twstees, use of the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial slalemenls is appropriate.
Based on Ihe work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating lo events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubl on the charity's ability lo continue as a
going concern for a penod of at least I￿e1ve months from when the financial statements are aulhonsed for
issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
ICONTINUEDI
Other Infomiatlon
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual report other than the financial
statements and our Auditors, report Ihereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other infomialion contained
within the Annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and.
except lo the extent otherwise explicitly staled in our report, we do not express any form of assuran
conclusion Ihereon. Our responsibility is lo read the other infom)alion and, in doing so, consider whether the
other information is materially inconsistent wlh the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course
of the audrt, or othetwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or
apparent material misstslements, we are required lo determine whether this gives rise lo a material
misslatemenl in the financi81 statements themselves. If, based on the work we have perfomied. we conclude
that there is a material misstatement of this other infomialion. we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on whlch we are requlred to report by exceptlon
We have nothing lo report in respect of the following mallers where the Charities {Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 requires us to report lo you if. in our opinion..
the information given in the Trustees, report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial
statements., or
sufficient accounting records have not been kept., or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns.. or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Trustees, responsibilities slalement, the Twslees are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements which give a true and fair view, and for such intemal control as the
Trustees detemiine is necessary lo enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misslatemenl, whether due lo fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charills ability to continue
as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, mallers related to going con￿rn and using the going con￿rn
basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend lo liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no
realistic allernalive but lo do so.
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
ICONTINUEDI
Audltors. responslbllltles for the audlt of the flnanelal statements
We have been appointed as auditor under seclion 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with
the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect Ihereunder.
Our objectives are lo obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial stslements as a whole are free
from material misslatemenl, whether due lo fraud or error, and lo issue an Auditors, report that indudes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, bul is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misslalemenl when il exists. Misstatements can arise
from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
expected to influence the economic deasions of users taken on the basis of these financial stalemenls.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures
in line with our responsibilities. outlined above, lo delecl material misstatements in respect of irregularities.
including fraud. The extent lo which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is
detailed below:
the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business perfomiance including the
remuneration incentives and pressures of key management.,
the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both those charged with
govemance of the entity and management. We consider the results of our enquiries of management
about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities.,
any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the Charity's documentation of their policies and
procedures relating lo..
identifying, evaluating and complying wlh laws and regulations and whether they were aware of
any instances of non-compliance.,
detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual.
suspected or alleged fraud.,
the internal controls established lo mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and
regulations.,
the matters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in
the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.
As 8 result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the
organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud. In common with all audits under ISAS (UK),
we are also ￿qUired to perform specific prO￿dureS to respond lo the risk of management override, including
testing joumals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of
material misstatement due lo fraud.
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the Charity operates in.
focusing on provisions of those laws and Tegulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. We focused on laws and regulations that could give rise to
a material misstatement in the financial statements, including, but not limited lo, the Charities Act 2011 and
relevant tax legislation.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit. there is a risk that we will not detect 811 irregularities. including
those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk
increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions
reflected in the financial statements. as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance.
The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error. as fraud involves
intentional concealment, forgery. collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council's website al= www.frc.or
.uklauditorsres
onsibilities. This description forms part of our
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
ICONTINUEDI
Auditors. report.
Use ot our report
This report is made solely to the charity's Iruslees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities
{Accounls and Reports} Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might slate lo the
charity's trustees those mallers we are required lo stale lo them in an Auditors, report and for no other purpose.
To the fullest exlenl permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the
charity and ils trustees, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Mt¥QwJ ILP
Hlllier Hopklns LLP
Chartered Accountsnls
Statutory Auditor
249 Silbury Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 1NA
Dale.. 26 October 2021
Hillier Hopkins LLP are eligible to act as auditors in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Acl 2(106.
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Unrestricted
funds
2020
Totsl
funds
2020
Total
funds
2019
Note
Income from:
Charitable activities
Investments
Other income
137,703
1.072,533
34,265
137,703
1,072,533
34,265
75,059
1,078,686
22,209
Total incomo
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
1,244,501
1,244,501
1, 175,954
43,831
703,578
43,831
703,578
135,585
779,777
Total expenditure
Net income beforè nèt Ilossesllgains on
investments
747,409
747,409
915,362
497,092
497,092
260,592
Nel Ilossesygains on investments
11.307,152} 11,307,152}
4,656,702
{810,060}
{810,060}
4,917,294
Net movement in funds
Rgconciliation of funds..
Total funds brought forward
Nel movement in funds
38,844,853
{810,060>
38,844,853
{810,060)
33.927,559
4,917,294
38,034,793
38,034,793
38,844,853
Totsl funds carried fonvard
The Stslement of Financial Aclivilie$ includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 9 to 25 form part of these financial statements.
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020
2020
2019
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
12
13
2,295,$94
34.570.927
2.331.470
35,592,538
36,866,521
37.924.008
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
14
202.355
994.662
11,355
924,318
1.197.017
935.673
Creditors-. amounts falling due Wbthin one
year
15
128,745}
(14,828)
Net current assets
1,168,272
920.845
Total net assets
38,034.793
38,844,853
Charlty funds
Unrestricted funds
16
38.034,793
38,844,853
Total funds
38.034.793
38,844,853
The financial statements were approve<l and aulhorised for issue by the Trustees and ssgned on Ih¢ir behaw by..
Lennard Maurlc& Wakelam
Date..
The notes on pages 9 to 25 form part of these financial Ststemenls.
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
2020
2919
Cash flows from operating activities
Nel cash used in operating activities
{3,328.6221
(787,554)
Cash flows from investing attivities
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Proeeeds from sale of investments
Purchase of investments
1.072.533
(2.2301
7,317,758 23.986,618
{4,989.0951 (24,012,343)
1,078,685
Net cash provided by investing activities
3.398.966
1,052,960
Change In cash and cash equlvalents In the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
70.344
265,406
924.318
658,912
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
994.662
924,318
The notes on pages 9 to 25 form part of these financial statements
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
General InformatSon
The Charity is an unincorporated organisalion, arising from the will of William Harding, proved on 19th
February 1719 and is govemed by a Charity Commission Scheme dated 19th October 1978 as amended
11th October 1991.
Accountlng pollcles
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021
Accounting and Repo￿.ng by Charities.. Stslemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20151, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011.
William Harding's Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabilib'es are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise ststed in the
relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once the charity has enlitlement lo the income, it is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income re￿1vable can be measured reliably.
Income lax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the inveslment
income is receivable.
Other income is recognised in the period in which il is receivable and lo the exlenl the goods have
been provided or on completion of the servi￿.
2.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfer economic
benefit to a third paty, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
selllemenl and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by
aclivily. The costs of each activity are made up of the lolal of direct costs and shared costs, including
support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs allributable lo a single activity are
allocated direcuy lo that aclivily. Shared costs which contribute lo more than one activity and support
costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned be￿een those activities on a
basis consistent with the use of resources.
Expendibjre on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the charity to raise funds for its
charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activrties events and non-charitable trading.
Expendibjre on charitsble activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities whith further the
charity's objectives, as well as any associated support o)sls.
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Accountlng pollcles (contlnuedl
2.3 Expendlture {contlnued)
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the
offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions allaching are
fulfilled. Grants offered subject lo conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a
commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.4 Interest recelvable
Interest on funds held on deFx)sil is included when receivable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the charity". this is normally upon nolificalion of the interest paid or payable by the
institution with whom the funds are deposited.
2.5 Tanglble fixed assets and depreclatlon
Tangible fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic
benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition. under the cost model.
tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated
impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into ils intended working
condib'on should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives,
Depreciation is provided on the followng bases:
Almshouses
Property refurbishments
Office equipment
Land & other buildings
2Yo straight line
2Yo straight line
20Yo reducing ba18nce
Not depreciated
2.6 Investments
Fixed asset investments are a fomi of financial inslrumenl and are initially ￿CogniSed al their
transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance sheet date, unless the
value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment
gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised. are combined and presented as 'Gainsl{Lossesl
on investments, in the Statement of financial activities.
2.7 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Accountlng pollcles (contlnuedl
2.8 Cash at bank and In hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-temi highly liquid investments with a short
maturity of three months or less from the dale of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar
account.
2.9 Llabllltles and provlslons
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past
event, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be ￿quired in settlement, and the amount
of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it wll pay to settle the debt or the
amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services il must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation.
2.10 Flnanclal Instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and
subsequently measured al their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are
subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.11 Fund aceountlng
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Investment income. gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
Income from charftable activitles
Unrestricte
d funds
2020
Total
funds
2020
Income from almshouses
137,703
137,703
Unrestricted
funds
2019
Total
funds
2Q19
Income from 81mshouses
75,059
75,059
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Income from charltable actlvltles Icontlnuedl
Investsnenl income
Unrestricte
d funds
2020
Total
funds
2020
Investment income
Bank interest
1.071,670
863
1,071,670
863
1,072,533
1,072,533
Unrestricted
funds
2019
Total
funds
2019
Investment income
7,077,509
1,177
1,077,509
1,177
Bank interest
1,078,686
1,078,686
Other incoming resources
Unrestricte
d funds
2020
Totsl
fund$
2020
Rent received
Other income
13,650
20,615
13,650
20,615
34,265
34,265
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Other Incomlng resources leontlnued)
Unrestricted
funds
2019
Total
funds
2Q19
Rent received
Other income
13,650
8,559
13,650
8,559
22,209
22,209
Investment management costs
Unrestricte
d funds
2020
Total
funds
2020
Investment managemenl fees
43,831
43,831
Unrestricted
fvnds
20f9
Total
funds
2019
Investment management fees
135,585
135,585
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Analysls of grants
Grants to
Grants to
Instltutlons Indlvlduals
2020
2020
Total
funds
2020
Relief in Need
Travel for ClubslSocietieslGroups
Schools and other educational establishments
Individual pupil support
Youth Groups
51,454
11,702
17,634
51,454
11,702
17,634
244,596
37,000
244,596
37,000
117,790
244,596
362,386
Grants lo
Institutions
2019
Grants to
IndivNduals
2019
Total
funds
2Q19
Relief in Need
Travel for ClubslSocietieslGroups
Schools and other educational establishments
Equipment and tools for young people
Individual pupil support
Youth Groups
73.444
44,973
154,113
73,444
44,973
154, 7 73
2,170
246,431
30,000
2,t70
246,431
30,000
302,530
248,601
551,131
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Analysls of grants lcontlnuedl
2020
2019
Name of Institution
Au￿mn Leaf Club
Aylesbury S)wls Club
Aylesbury Centre Nab"onal Trust
Aylesbury Child Contact Centre
Aylesbury &ammar School
Aylesbury Hndu Temple
Aylesbury Flgh School
Aylesbury Ladies Electrical
Aylesbury Metholist Church
Aylesbury Symphory Orchestra
Aylesbury Vale Widows
Aylesbury Vale Support (koup
Aylesbury Youth Acbon
Aylesbury Youth Motor Centre
Bedgrove WI
Bedgrove Scout & Guide Hut FK
Birch Court Senior
Broughton tnfant School
Broughton Junior School
Broughton Pastyres Wl
BT Vets
&Jcknnghamshire College Group A￿esbUry
CAMEO
Chat
Chilterrs MS Centre
Churchill Court
Community Unity Projects Charity
Community Impact P4Jcks
Fairford Le￿ Wl
Florence Court
Friday Social & &"ngo Club
Haydon Abbey School
FÈritage Care
Inspire All CIC
Jansel 60's club
Mandeville Sch)ol
Millenium Club
National Paralympic P￿rItage Trust
Fkjrizon
Pebble Brook School
PrisorEr Education Trust
Puzzle Centre
Quarrendon Quackers T￿dIer fyoup
470
I,5￿)
5,995
1,5(K)
1,500
2,000
1,025
1,025
3,0(Kl
1,000
1,285
3,872
724
I,O(M)
1,518
12,500
20,000
5,000
390
2,000
15,0(K)
I,iio
1,450
19,115
10,0
1,565
1,5
I,O(K)
1,075
2,5CN)
1,000
1,500
1,395
1,750
7,000
1,860
I,o(K)
I,OIK)
22,51K>
200
3,000
1,5(K)
51,OCN)
1,465
io,ocN)
1,702
3,048
6,375
3,0(K)
I,ocN)
4,400
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Analysls of grants lcontlnuedl
2020
2019
Queens Park Art Cenlre
Revitslise
RSPB
Sir Henry Floyd School
Something Better Group
St Edwards Catholic Primary Sch(K>l
St Johns Fellowship
St Louis Catholic School
Stsrtup online
Sycamore Court
The Police Community Clubs of I
Time out for seniors
The Grange School
The Virtual school
Thisue Court residents
Thursday morning cl
Turnfurlong Junior School
Ubiquitous Theatre
UNtSON
Youth Concern
Youth Sctial Club
¢&ants U￿er £1,000
14,000
14,000
2,674
1,605
1,000
1,422
1,000
1,224
9,033
1,000
6,768
11,700
1,120
2,800
1,871
1,000
5,000
1,000
1,000
36,026
2,000
1,000
15,000
1,501
5,978
1,400
295
1,000
10,000
864
117 790
302 530
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
Unrestricte
d funds
2020
Total
funds
2020
Almshouses
341,192
51,454
11,702
17,634
244,596
37,000
341,192
51,454
11,702
17,634
244,596
37,000
Relief in Need
Travel for ClubslSocietieslGroups
Schools and other educational establishments
Individual pupil support
Youth Groups
703,578
703,578
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Analysls of expendlture on charltable actlvltles {contlnued)
Summary by fund type leontlnued)
Unrestricted
funds
2019
Total
funds
2Q19
Almshouses
Relief in Need
Travel for ClubslSocietieslGroups
Schools and other educational establishments
Equipment 8nd tools for young people
Individual pupil support
Youth Groups
228,646
73,444
44,973
154, 113
2,170
246,431
30,000
228,646
73,444
44,973
154, 113
2,170
246,431
30,000
TT9, 777
779,777
Analysis of 8xp8nditure by activitigs
A¢tivitie$
undertaken
directly
2020
Grant
funding of
activities
2020
Support
costs
2020
Totsl
funds
2020
Almshouses
246.264
94,928
341,192
51,454
11,702
17,634
244,596
37,000
Relief in Need
51,454
11,702
17,634
244,596
37,000
Travel for ClubslSocietieslGroups
Schools and other educational establishments
Individual pupil support
Youth Groups
246,264
362,386
94,928
703,578
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Analysls of expendlture by actlvltles (contlnuedl
Activit￿S
undertaken
directly
2019
Grant
funding of
activities
2019
Support
costs
2019
Total
funds
2Q19
Almshouses
Relief in Need
Travel for ClubslSocietieslGroups
Schools and other educational establishments
Equipment and t(x)Is for young people
Individual pupil support
Youth Groups
142,943
85, 703
228,646
73,444
44,973
154, 113
2,170
246,431
30,000
73,444
44,973
154,113
2,170
246,431
30,000
142,943
551, 131
85, 703
779,777
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Analysls of expendlture by actlvltles (contlnuedl
Analysls of dlrect costs
Total
funds
2020
Total
funds
2919
Depreciation
Almshouses expenses
38,206
208.058
37,744
105, 199
246.264
142,943
Analysis of support costs
Total
funds
2020
Total
funds
2019
Clerk to the Trustees
77.575
7.663
9,690
73,173
3,330
9,200
Professional charges
Governan￿ costs
94.928
85,703
The salary in respect of the Clerk to the Trustees is paid to 8 fimi of so11￿10r5 of which the Clerk is a
Consultant.
10.
Auditors. remuneration
2020
2919
Fees payable to the charity's auditor for the audit of th8 Charit￿S annual
accounts
4.500
4,250
Fees p8y8ble to the charity's auditor in respect of..
All non-audit servi￿$ not included above
5.160
4,950
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
11.
Trustees. remuneratlon and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2019- £NILJ.
During the year ended 31 December 2020, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2019- £NIL).
12. Tanglble flxed assets
Froohold
propgrty
Offic8
equipment
Other fix9d
ass8ts
Total
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2020
Additions
2,084.264
3.000
2.330
1.009,620
3,096,884
2,330
At 31 December 2020
2,084.264
5.330
1.009,620
3,099,214
Depreclatlon
At 1 January 2020
Charge for the year
757,794
33.000
2,901
486
4,719
4,720
765,414
38,206
Al 31 December 2020
790.794
3.387
9,439
803,620
Net book value
At 31 December 2020
1,293.470
1.943
1.000,181
2,295,594
At 31 December 2019
1,326,470
99
1,004,907
2,331,470
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
13.
Flxed asset Investments
Listed
investments
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2020
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
35,592,538
34,682,545
{38,571,239)
3,196,351
{329,268)
Transfers be￿een classes
At 31 December 2020
34,570,927
Net book value
At 31 December 2020
34,570,927
At 31 Dec8mber 2019
35,592,538
14.
Debtors
2020
2019
Due within one year
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
182,619
19.736
8,922
2,433
202.355
11,355
15. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2020
2019
Accruals and deferred income
28.745
14,828
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
16. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
Balanee at
31
Galnsl December
(Losses)
2020
Balance at 1
January
2020
Income Expendlture
Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
38.844,853
1.244.501
(747,4091 {1.307.1521 38,034,793
Statement of fvnds - prior year
Balance al
31
December
2019
Balan￿ at
l January
2019
Gainsl
(Losses)
Income Expenditu
Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
33,927,559
1,175.953
(915,361) 4,656, 702 38,844,853
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
17. Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
Balanee at
31
Galnsl December
(Losses)
2020
Balance at 1
January
2020
Income Expendlture
General funds
38,844,853
1,244.501
{747,4091 {1,307,1521 38,034,793
Summary of funds - prlor year
Balance ar
31
December
2Q79
Balance at
1 January
2019
Gain
(Lossesj
Income Expenditur8
General funds
33,927,559
1,175.953
(975.361)
4,656, 702 38.844,853
18.
Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current period
Unrestricte
d funds
2020
Total
funds
2020
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
2,295,594
2,295,594
34,570,927 34,570,927
1,197,017
1,197,017
128,7451
(28,745)
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Totsl
38,034,793 38,034,793
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
18. Analysls of net assets between funds (contlnuedl
Analysls of net assets between funds - prlor perlod
Unrestricted
funds
2019
Total
funds
2919
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
2,331,470
2.331,470
35,592,538 35,592,538
935,673
935,673
(14,828)
(14,828J
Creditors due within one year
Total
38,844,853 38.844,853
19.
R8¢onGiliation of ngt movement in funds to net Cash Ilow from operating activities
2020
2019
Nel incomelexpendilure for the period las per Statement of Financial
Activiliesl
1810.0601 4,917,294
Adjustments for..
Depreciation charges
Losses on investments
38.206
37,744
{1.307.1521 (4,656, 702J
{1.072.5331 (1.078,685)
1191,0001
1,574
13.917
(8,779)
Dividends. interests and rents from investments
Decreasellincreasel in debtors
Increasel{decreasel in creditors
Net cash used in operating activities
{3.328.6221
(787,554J
20.
Analysis of Cash and cash Èquivalents
2020
2019
Cash in hand
994.662
924,318
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WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
21. Analysls of changes In net debt
At1
January
2020 Cash flows
At31
Decembèr
2020
Cash at bank and in hand
924,318
70.344
994,662
Grant eommitments
Commitments in respect of grants approved for projects which have not been accrued in the financial
statements but will form part of grants were £nil12019.. £12,500)-
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