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2023-03-31-accounts

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Company registration number: 976205 Charity number: 312839

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 MARCH 2023

HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 14

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Trustees Christina Coker OBE
David Crook
Helen Faulkner (retired 9th Febuary 2023)
Christine Kinsella
Roger Pope MBE
Paul Keene
Dennis Scard (Chair)
Nina Swann (appointed 7th June 2022)
Di Xiao
Company registered
number
976205
Charity registered number
312839
Registered office
139 Mildmay Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0DT
Company secretary
Peter Burnett
Accountants
Menzies LLP
Chartered Accountants
Centrum House
36 Station Road
Egham
Surrey
TW20 9LF
Bankers
HSBC
47 Rye Lane
Peckham
London
SE15 5ET
Solicitors
IBB Solicitors
Capital Court
30 Windsor Street
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 1AB
Investment Managers
Charles Stanley & Co Ltd
55 Bishopgate
London
EC2N 3AS

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

The Board of Trustees of the Henry Wood Accommodation Trust submit their 53rd Annual Report together with the financial statements of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2023.

The reference and administration information set out on page 1 forms part of this Report.

Objects of the Charity

The main object of the Trust (a registered charity) was previously to advance the education of students attending colleges or courses in London by the provision of hostels particularly for those attending the Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music, Trinity Laban (formerly Trinity College of Music) and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. The objects were amended by a Resolution dated 12 December 2005 so as to enable the Trust to assist by way of grants or otherwise to individuals and educational establishments towards the cost of accommodation of needy or deserving music students and in particular, students attending the above four conservatoires.

The main object of the Trust was subsequently amended on the adoption of new Articles of Association pursuant to a Resolution dated 3 May 2012 so that the primary object of the Trust is now to advance the education of students attending colleges or courses in London for the purpose of receiving instruction in music, particularly those attending the Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Trinity Laban by making grants or otherwise to needy or deserving students to assist them with the cost of accommodation.

Organisation

A Board of Directors of the Trust ("the Trustees") administers the charity

Investment Powers

Under the Articles of Association, the Trust has the power to make any investment which the Trustees see fit.

Public Benefit

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty contained in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission in determining the activities undertaken by the Trust

The Commission in its “Charities and Public Benefit” Guidance states that there are two key principles to be met in order to show that an organisation’s aims are for the public benefit; firstly there must be an identifiable benefit and secondly, that the benefit must be to the public or a section of the public. The Trustees are satisfied that the aims and objectives of the Trust, and the activities reported on below to achieve those aims, meets these principles

Review of Financial Activities and Future Developments

Following the sale of Henry Wood House in the summer of 2007 a sum of £2,310,000 was then invested and the income has been applied by the Trustees in making grants equally to the above four London conservatoires to be used towards the cost of accommodation of their needy or deserving music students.

This is the seventeenth year where the Trust has been operating as a grant maker. Grants in the sum of £29,000 were made to each of the four conservatoires for the academic year 2022/2023 being £116,000 in total (2021/2022 £116,000).

The Trust’s ability to make grants is solely derived from the investment income earned. The market value of the investments held has fallen slightly over the past twelve months as a result of market conditions. However the amount of income earned of £123,906 (2021-2022 £121,735) has covered the costs of the grants awarded. The Trustees anticipate that they may be able to maintain the level of grants awarded for the forthcoming financial year (2023-2024) at a sum no less than £29,000 for each conservatoire (£116,000 in total).

The Trustees have continued with an annual reporting system from the conservatoires to ensure that the grants they give to their students out of the funds allocated by the Trust comply with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations and with the guidelines laid down by the Trustees, that they are financially transparent and that they fulfil the objects of the Trust’s charity.

The number of students assisted by the Trust in the academic year 2022-2023 was 122 (153 in 2021-2022). The Trustees anticipate operating as a grant making Trust for the foreseeable future however and will continue to consider opportunities for the direct provision of accommodation as they arise.

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Trustees’ Appointments and Training

New Trustees are appointed by resolution of the members and also by the Trustees. It is expected that those appointed will be persons having practical experience of music related charities or the accommodation needs of music students. The Trustees are regularly informed of changes in charity law, governance and the recommendations and requirements of the Charity Commission.

Organisation

All decisions relating to the Trust’s affairs are made by the Trustees who meet on a formal basis two times a year. The Board led by the Chair are the key management in the running of the Trust and receive no remuneration.

Financial management during the year was delegated to the Trust's secretary who has been responsible for the preparation of management accounts which are considered at each of the trustees' meetings. The annual accounts are prepared by Menzies LLP the Trust's accountants and independent examiners. All payments are approved by the Trustees and cheques drawn on the charity's bank account are signed by two signatories.

Fundraising

No fundraising is carried out by the Trust.

I nvestment Review & Risk Policy

The Trustees regularly review the Trust’s Risk Policy, in view of the fact that the nature of the charity has changed from that of one providing hostel accommodation to that of a grant giver. The Trustees have instructed their investment managers that they wish to have an investment strategy of a medium low level of risk with a balanced return in order that income is sufficient to provide grants to the four conservatoires, with the position being reviewed on an annual basis in the light of market conditions.

Reserves Policy including Review

The Trustees consider that the existing level of reserves should be maintained in order to provide the anticipated income for distribution to the four conservatoires. At the end of the year (31 March 2023) the unrestricted resources of the Trust amounted to £3,061,222 (2022 £3,349,750).

Going Concern

The Board of Trustees is of the opinion that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and there are no material uncertainties regarding the Trust's ability to do so.

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Statement of Trustees’ responsibilities

The Trustees (who are also directors of the Henry Wood Accommodation Trust for the purposes of company law) 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).

Company law 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 charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time of the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

In so far as we are aware:

Small Company Provisions

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD

....................................

Dennis Scard Chairman

Date: 14th June 2023

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Henry Wood Accommodation Trust ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed:

16-Jun-2023 Dated:

Janice Matthews FCA

Menzies LLP Centrum House 36 Station Road Egham Surrey TW20 9LF

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Note
Income from:
Investments
3
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
Total expenditure
Net expenditure before net (losses)/gains on investments
Net (losses)/gains on investments
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
123,906
123,906
135,255
135,255
(11,349)
(277,179)
(288,528)
3,349,750
(288,528)
3,061,222
Total
funds
2023
£
123,906
123,906
135,255
135,255
(11,349)
(277,179)
(288,528)
3,349,750
(288,528)
3,061,222
Total
funds
2022
£
121,735
121,735
135,052
135,052
(13,317)
299,491
286,174
3,063,576
286,174
3,349,750

The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 976205

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

Note
Fixed assets
9
Investments
Current assets
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
10
Net current assets
Total net assets
Charity funds
Unrestricted funds
11
Total funds
77
102,029
102,106
(7,539)
2023
£
2,966,655
2,966,655
94,567
3,061,222
3,061,222
3,061,222
163
105,256
105,419
(7,233)
2022
£
3,251,564
3,251,564
98,186
3,349,750
3,349,750
3,349,750

The Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Dennis Scard (Chair of Trustees) Date: 16-Jun-2023

The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1. General information

Henry Wood Accommodation Trust is a private charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is disclosed on the company information page.

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

2. Accounting policies

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Henry Wood Accommodation Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

2.4 Expenditure

The costs of accommodation expenses and of governance comprise expenditure, including staff costs, directly attributable to the activity. Where costs cannot be directly attributed they have been allocated to activities on a cost basis.

Central overheads are allocated to operation and fundraising functions on the basis of their use of central support services with the aim of ensuring that those costs remaining within governance relate to the management of the charity’s assets, organisation administration and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

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 attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to 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.

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.5 Investments

Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at 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 ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of financial activities.

Profits and losses on the realisation of investments are shown as realised gains and losses in the Statement of Financial Activities. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated between sales proceeds and their opening carrying values or their purchase value if acquired subsequent to the first day of the financial year. Unrealised gains and losses are calculated as the difference between the fair value at the year end and their carrying value. Realised and unrealised investment gains and losses are combined in the Statement of Financial Activities.

The trustees have set an investment policy and have instructed their investment managers that they wish to adopt a medium low level of risk with a balanced return in order to generate a sustainable level of income in order to provide grants to the four conservatoires. The strategy is being reviewed on an annual basis in the light of market conditions.

2.6 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

2.7 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

2.8 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at 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.

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

3. Investment income

Dividends receivable
Interest receivable
Total 2022
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
108,188
15,718
123,906
121,735
Total
funds
2023
£
108,188
15,718
123,906
121,735
Total
funds
2022
£
110,721
11,014
121,735

4. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Governance costs
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance
Royal Academy of Music
Royal College of Music
Guildhall School Trust
Total 2022
Grant
funding of
activities
2023
£
-
29,000
29,000
29,000
29,000
116,000
116,000
Support
costs
2023
£
19,255
-
-
-
-
19,255
19,052
Total
funds
2023
£
19,255
29,000
29,000
29,000
29,000
135,255
135,052
Total
funds
2022
£
19,052
29,000
29,000
29,000
29,000
135,052

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

4. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs

Activities
2023
£
Independent Examiner's Fees
1,650
Accountancy Fees
2,228
Professional Fees
15,042
Bank Charges
63
Travelling Expenses
193
Postage
-
Secretarial Expenses
79
19,255
Total 2022
19,052
5.
Independent examiner's remuneration
Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the Charity's annual accounts
Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner in respect of:
Accountancy services
Total
funds
2023
£
1,650
2,228
15,042
63
193
-
79
19,255
19,052
2023
£
1,650
2,200
Total
funds
2022
£
1,500
2,000
15,069
22
320
40
101
19,052
2022
£
1,500
2,000

6. Employees

The Charity did not have any employees during the current and previous year.

7. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

The Board led by the chair are the key management of the Trust. None of the Board of trustees received any remuneration or fees in the year in respect of services to the Charity whilst a director (2022: £Nil). Trustee expenses totalling £193 were reimbursed or paid directly to 3 trustees during the year (2022: £297).

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

8. Investments

Market Value at 1 April 2022
Additions at cost
Disposals at market value
Net realised gains/(losses)
Net unrealised gains/(losses)
Market value of investments at 31 March 2023
Cash held as part of portfolio
Market value including cash at 31 March 2023
.
Cost of investments
At March 2023
9.
Debtors
Due within one year
Prepayments and accrued income
10.
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Accruals and deferred income
2023
£
3,238,670
110,406
(147,364)
1,604
(278,783)
2,924,533
42,122
2,966,655
2023
£
2,282,055
2,282,055
2023
£
77
77
2023
£
7,539
2022
£
2,954,384
206,451
(221,657)
339
299,153
3,238,670
20,329
3,258,999
2022
£
2,314,226
2,314,226
2022
£
163
163
2022
£
7,233

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

11. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
General Funds
Statement of funds - prior year
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
Balance at 1
April 2022
£
3,349,750
Balance at
1 April 2021
£
3,063,576
Income
£
123,906
Income
£
121,735
Expenditure
£
(135,255)
Expenditure
£
(135,052)
Gains/
(Losses)
£
(277,179)
Gains/
(Losses)
£
299,491
Balance at 31
March 2023
£
3,061,222
Balance at
31 March
2022
£
3,349,750

12. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
2,966,655
102,106
(7,539)
3,061,222
Total
funds
2023
£
2,966,655
102,106
(7,539)
3,061,222

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HENRY WOOD ACCOMMODATION TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

12. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
3,251,564
105,419
(7,233)
3,349,750
Total
funds
2022
£
3,251,564
105,419
(7,233)
3,349,750

13. Related party transactions

No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the year.

14. Future Commitments

The Charity has no future commitments. The grants are for the year in question and no future commitment is made at the date of these accounts.

15. Share Capital

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of the members is limited to the sum of £1 per member.

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