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2021-03-31-accounts

The principal
address ofthe charity is 99Bancroft, Hitchin,
Hertfordshire,
SG5 INQ.
Organisational
structure
The Foundation
has aBoard ofGovernors
made up ofnominative
Governors
who shall
be appointed by the following
bodies:
~ The Hertfordshire
County Council
~ The North Hertfordshire
District Council
~ The Rands Educational
Foundation
~ Exofficio governors
who shall be the Vicar ofthe Ecclesiastical Parish ofSt.Mary's
Hitchin and the chairman ofthe
governing
body ofeach ofthe three secondary schools in
Hitchin (or alternatives)
At present there are 18Governors that meet 3or 4 times per annum
and are responsible
for the objectives and activities of
the Foundation.
The Governors
are from avariety ofbackgrounds
representing
the educational
and wider
community, all ofwhom contribute
to the working ofthe Foundation.
The Governors
are supported
by:
-Professional
property
advisers who are responsible
for the
collection ofrents, insurance contributions and service charges
from the tenants
and monitoring
and reporting
on necessary
repairs to the freehold investment
properties
controlled
by the
Foundation.
-A clerk who is responsible
for all the administration
necessary to ensure all aspects ofthe
Foundation continue to function.
Recruitment
and appointment
ofgovernors
The Governors
seek to ensure that the necessary
skills and experience are sustained
in recruiting
new Governors.
New Governors
are appointed
through
the various bodies listed other than the ex officio
governors. When vacancies occur,
the existing Governors
are in aposition to make recommendations
to the nominative
bodies
on the appointment
ofgovernors
who are representative
ofthe community
and have an interest in the work ofthe Foundation.
Governors'
induction
and training
All Governors
are familiar with the work ofthe Foundation
and are encouraged
to be involved
in the activities on aregular
basis.
New Governors
receive briefings ofthe Foundation's
achievements,
its future plans
and their responsibilities.
All existing Governors
and proposed Governors
are kept advised on regulations
from the Charity Commission,
copy ofthe
Educational
Charity's
Scheme and copies ofthe last financial
statements
to enhance their understanding
oftheir statutory
responsibilities.
Plans for future periods
~ A strategy to maximise the use ofthe site at 20/21 Bancroii, Hitchin
~ The continue to support the three secondary
schools in Hitchin
and other beneficiaries
in line with the objectives of
the Foundation
During the financial year, the Foundation
has had to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The
Governors do not believe the
pandemic
creates any going concern issues although
there is
an expectation
that the Foundation's
income may reduce slightly
for the year ended 31stMarch 2022. Ifschools continue to stay open during the pandemic, the Governors
expect Section 24
grants to increase back closer to pre pandemic
levels for the
year ended 31stMarch 2022. The Governors
and Clerk are
keeping the situation
under review.

Hertfordshire County County Council nominated
governors:
Mr Derrick Ashley (Chair)
Mrs Judi Billing
Mr Bernard Lovewell
Mr Ray Shakespeare-Smith (Vice-Chair)
Mrs Jane Shipley
North Hertfordshire District Council nominated
governors:
Mr Paul Clark
Prof Simon Harwood
Cllr Martin Stears-Handscomb (Retired 29-Jun-21)
Mrs Claire Strong
Cllr Kay Tart
Cllr Ian Albert (Appointed 29-Jun-21)
Rands Educational Foundation
nominated
governor:
Mr Ben Hurworth
ExOfficio Governors:
Rev Chris Bunce
Dr Helen Corkill
Mr Chris Hall
Mr Richard Hewgill (Retired 20-Sep-21)
Mr David McIntosh (Appointed 20-Sep-21)
Head Teachers - who attend
in an advisory capacity:
Mr Geraint Edwards - The Priory School
Mrs Frances Manning - Hitchin Girls' School
Mr Fergal Moane - Hitchin Boys' School

HITCHIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OFFINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account)
FORTHE YEAR ENDED 31STMARCH 2021
Unrestricted
Restricted
income income 2021 2020
Note fund fund Total Total
Income:
Income from charitable activities:
Rent and insurance receivable 98,363 98,363 105,499
Service charges receivable 9,810 9,810 11,270
Investment
Income:
Dividend
income
4,717 4,717 6,513
Interest received 35 35 147
Other Income:
Grants receivable 600 600 300
Total income 113,525 113,525 123,729
Expenditure 10.
Cost ofraising funds:
Cost ofcollecting rent and insurance 5,824 5,824 6,349
Property expenses 43,795 43,795 38,680
Expenditure
on charitable
activities:
Charitable
activities
58,881 58,881 68,063
Total expenditure 108,500 108,500 113,092
Net income before transfers 5,025 5,025 10,637
Transfers
between
funds (3)
Net income before recognised gains/(losses) 5,022 5,025 10,637
Other recognised
gains/(losses)
Gains/(losses)
on revaluation
ofinvestments 17,615 (3 17,612 22,163
Net movement
in funds for
the year 22,637 22,637 (11,526)
Reconciliation
offunds
Total funds brought forward 369,137 651 369,788 1,161,314
Reverse previous
years' revaluations of
freehold land and buildings (780,000)
Total funds carried forward 12. 391,774 651 392,425 369,788

Unrestricted Restricted
Note fund fund 2021 2020
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 4. 70,000 70,000 70,000
Investments 5. 109,772 190 109,962 92,350
Total fixed assets 179,772 190 179,962 162,350
Current assets
Debtors 33,047 33,047 32,594
Short term deposits 75,690 75,690 75,656
Cash at bank 186,156 461 186,617 180,955
Total current assets 294,893 461 295,354 289,205
Current Liabilities
Creditors:
Amounts
falling due within one
year 82,891 82,891 81,767
Net current assets 212,002 461 212,463 207,438
Net assets 391,774 651 392,425 369,788
The funds ofthe charity: 12.
Unrestricted
funds
391,774 391,774 369,137
Unrestricted
funds
- revaluation reserve
Total unrestricted funds 391,774 391,774 369,137
Restricted funds 651 651 651
391,774 651 392,425 369,788

Cost or valuation as at:
1stApril 2020 and at 31stMarch 2021 70,000
Cost orvaluation as at:
31stMarch 2019 850,000
Reverse previous years' revaluations 780,000
31stMarch 2020 70,000
Fixed Asset Investments Fixed Asset Investments At Market At Market
Value Value
2021 2020
Balance brought forward 92,350 114,513
Gains/(losses)
on
revaluation ofinvestments 17,612 (22,163
Balance carried forward 109,962 92,350
Investments
consist ofthe
following:
Quoted investments
7,677.50 Units BLKCharities UK Bond 14,372 14,710
6,481.00 Units M&G Charifund 95,400 77,448
58.66 Units BLKCharities UK Bond 110 112
Other investments
Charities deposit fund 80 80
109,962 92,350
Historical Cost at 31stMarch 23,145 23,145

Com
aratives for the State
me nt ofFinancial Activities
Unrestricted Restricted
income income 2020
fund fund Total
Income:
Income from charitable
activities:
Rent and insurance
receivable
105,499 105,499
Service charges receivable 11,270 11,270
Investment
Income:
Dividend
income
6,513 6,513
Interest received 147 147
Other Income:
Grants receivable 300 300
Total income 123,729 123,729
Expenditure
Cost ofraising funds:
Costofcollecting rent and insurance 6,349 6,349
Property expenses 38,680 38,680
Expenditure
on charitable
activities:
Charitable
activities
68,063 68,063
Total expenditure 113,092 113,092
Net income before transfers 10,637 10,637
Transfers
between
funds
Net income before recognised (losses) 10,637 10,637
Other recognised
(losses)
(Losses) on revaluation ofinvestments (22,163) (22,163
Net movement
in funds for
the year (11,526) (11,526)
Reconciliation offunds
Total funds brought
forward
1,160,663 651 1,161,314
Reverse previous
years' revaluations of
freehold
land and buildings
(780,000) (780,000)
Total funds carried forward 369,137 651 369,788

7. Debtors 2021 2020
Messrs John Shilcocks - Rent account, net rents held 18,124 18,896
Messrs John Shilcocks - Service charge account 3,652 4,772
Rent in arrears 3,125
Insurance
in arrears
585 186
Service charge in arreas 300
Rands Educational
Foundation
800 200
Insurance
prepaid
2,040
Rent deposits held 6,346 6,346
Interest receivable 115 154
33,047 32,594
8. Creditors 2021 2020
Insurance
received in advance
1,857
Rents received in advance 20,688 15,812
Accountancy
fees
2,088 1,920
Rent collection fees 904 1,001
Section 23 payments 46,100 45,800
Clerk's honorarium 5,745 7,581
Office expenses 600 1,450
Rent deposits due to tenants 6,346 6,346
Legal and professional fees 420
82,891 81,767
9. Income Unrestricted
Income Restricted 2021 2020
Funds Funds Total Total
Rent and insurance
receivable (see below)
98,363 98,363 105,499
Service charges receivable (see below) 9,810 9,810 11,270
Dividend
income (see below)
4,717 4,717 6,513
Interest received 35 35 147
Grants receivable 600 600 300
113,525 113,525 123,729
2021 2020
Rent and insurance
receivable
Old School Block, 20Bancroft, Hitchin 42,150 42,012
20 and 21 Bancroft, Hitchin 56,370 63,487
98,520 105,499
Service charges receivable
20 and 21 Bancroft, Hitchin 9,810 11,270
Income from Investments
Dividends
from M&G
Charifund 4,180 5,412
Dividends
from BLKCharities UK Bond
537 1,101
4,717 6,513

~E» enditure 2021 2020
Costs ofraising funds:
Cost ofcollecting rent and insurance 5,824 6,349
Property expenses:
Service charge costs 9,810 11,270
General maintenance 11,710 2,837
Unpaid rent receivable written off 1,781
Legal and professional 12,789 14,534
Property
insurance
7,559 6,789
Utilities 1,927 1,469
43,795 38,680
Expenditure
on charitable
activities:
Payments
under s23
45,800 45,500
Payments
under s24
10,234 17,383
Refunds received under s24 (4,720)
Trustees insurance 489 489
Clerks honorarium 4,376 2,771
Office costs 494
Accountancy
fees
2,208 1,920
58,881 68,063
Payments
under section
23
Hertfordshire
Educational
Foundation 300
North Herts Educational Support Care 500 500
Hitchin Girls' School 15,000 15,000
Hitchin Boys' School 15,000 15,000
The Priory School 15,000 15,000
45,800 45,500
Hitchin Girls' Hitchin Boys' The Priory
School School School
Balance brought
forward
at 1stApril 2020 15,000 15,000 15,000
Allocated for the year 10,000 10,000 10,000
Special grants - Support for pupil pastoral/counselling 5,000 5,000 5,000
30,000 30,000 30,000
Less: Grants paid in the year 15,000 15,000 15,000
Balance carried forward at 31stMarch 21 15,000 15,000 15,000
Payments
under section
24 2021 2020
Grants paid 10,234 17,383
Refunds received under s24 4,720)
5,514 17,383

Anal
sis ofM
ovem ent
in
Funds
Balances Transfer Balances
1stApril Investment between 31stMarch
2020 Incoming Expenditure gains/(losses) funds 2021
Unrestricted Funds:
General 365,003 103,715 (98,690) 17,615 (3) 387,640
Designated 4,134 9,810 (9,810 4,134
369,137 113,525 (108,500) 17,615 (3) 391,774
Restricted Funds:
C.J. Widdows' Fund 476 (3) 476
Dawson Memorial Fund 175 175
651 651
Total Funds 369,788 113,525 108,500 17,612 392,425
Balances Property Balances
1stApril Investment value 31stMarch
2019 Incoming Expenditure gains/(losses) adjustment 2020
Unrestricted Funds:
General 1,156,529 112,459 (101,822) (22,163) (780,000) 365,003
Designated 4,134 11,270 (11,270) 4,134
1,160,663 123,729 113,092) (22,163 (780,000) 369,137
Restricted Funds:
C.J.Widdows' Fund 476 476
Dawson Memorial Fund 175 175
651 651
Total Funds 1,161,314 123,729 (113,092) 22,163 (780,000) 369,788

Anal
sis ofA
ssets and Li abilities to Fun ds
Net assets
Fixed assets: Current Current 31stMarch
Properties Investment Bank assets liabilities 2021
Unrestricted Funds:
General 70,000 109,772 257,712 33,047 (82,891) 387,640
Designated 4,134 4,134
Restricted Funds:
C.J.Widdows' Fund 110 366 476
Dawson Memorial Fund 80 95 175
70,000 109,962 262,307 33,047 82,891 392,425
Net assets
Fixed assets: Current Current 31stMarch
Properties Investment Bank assets liabilities 2020
Unrestricted Funds:
General 70,000 92,158 252,018 32,594 (81,767) 365,003
Designated 4,134 4,134
Restricted Funds:
C.J.Widdows' Fund 112 364 476
Dawson Memorial Fund 80 95 175
70,000 92,350 256,611 32,594 (81,767 369,788