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2024-04-05-accounts

Charity registration number 327644

THE CRESCENT TRUST

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

THE CRESCENT TRUST

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees R A F Lascelles J C Tham Charity number 327644 Principal address 7-12 Sloane Square London SW1W 8EG Independent examiner Sam Thomas Azets Audit Services Trinity Court 34 West Street Sutton Surrey SM1 1SH

THE CRESCENT TRUST

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Balance sheet 5
Notes to the financial statements 6 - 14

THE CRESCENT TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

The trustees present their annual report and accounts of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2024.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the trust's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

The purpose of the Trust, both long-term and short-term, is to benefit charities in general, but particularly charitable causes relating to the works of Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe. The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust's aims and objectives, and setting the grant making policy for the year.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Independent Examination should undertake.

The principal activity of the trust during the year was to provide cash donations to a number of other charities and to provide public access to the Trust's land. Donations to other charities are shown under Donations to Institutions in Expenditure within the Statement of Financial Activities. The trustees decide on an annual basis which charities they will support with emphasis on the areas mentioned above.

Achievements and performance

During the year, donations of £340,684 (2023 - £104,306) were received. As a result, the Trust has continued to make donations of £25,449 (2022 - £14,900) during the year which are outlined in note 9 to the financial statements.

Financial review

Income increased during the year due to the level of donations received. As a result, there has been an overall net increase in funds of £304,084 (2023 - decrease of £39,027) before any investment gain or losses. Donations to charities are made when funds allow and all funds are considered to be unrestricted.

The unrestricted reserves, excluding investments and money designated for capital commitments, is £354,437 (2023 - £232,736) as at 5th April 2024. No reserves policy is in place as the level of donations to institutions and activity is dependent on the donations received and investment income. Overall, the fund balance has increased in the year and the trustees believe sufficient reserves exist.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Independent Examination is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Plans for future periods

The trustees intend to operate the charity in a similar manner for the foreseeable future, but with continued focus on the encouragement of the public to appreciate gardens and the work of Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe. In furtherance of this, the Trustee's plan for the establishment of a centre of the study of Jellicoe and garden design is in an advanced stage.

The trustees anticipate a continued level of donations and investment income over the next 12 months.

Structure, governance and management

The Independent Examination is a registered charity, number 327644, and is constituted under a charitable trust deed dated 10th September 1987.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: R A F Lascelles J C Tham

THE CRESCENT TRUST TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 The charitys current policy Con￿rning the payment of trade creditors is to follow the CBI'S Prompt Payers Code (copies a￿ available from the CBI. Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street. London WC1A 1 DU). The charitys cutTent policy conoming the payment of trade creditors is to: settle the temis of payment wth suppliers when agreeing lh8 temis of each transaction: ensure that suppliers are made aware of the terms of payment by indusion of the relevant terms in contracts., and pay in accordance with the charitys contractual and other legal obligations. The truste@s consider the board of trustees to be key personnel of Ihe charity in charge of directing and controlling the charity. All d8cisions arp made by the trustees for which no remunerab.on is paid. No appointments or resignations occurred during the year and there is no formal process for recruiting. appointing or training trusl8es. ' report was approved by the Board of Trustees. R A F Lascelles Trustee Date: LUL)

THE CRESCENT TRUST

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CRESCENT TRUST

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Crescent Trust (the Independent Examination) for the year ended 5 April 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the Independent Examination you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the Independent Examination’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the Independent Examination’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) 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 now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

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

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

Sam Thomas Azets Audit Services

ICAEW

Trinity Court 34 West Street Sutton Surrey SM1 1SH United Kingdom

16/01/2025 Dated: .........................

THE CRESCENT TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
Notes £ £
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 3 340,684 104,306
Investments 4 18,209 16,121
Other income 5 85,750 25,000
Total income 444,643 145,427
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 6 35,376 40,263
Charitable activities 7 105,183 66,137
Total expenditure 140,559 106,400
Net gains/(losses) on investments 13 (143,819) 2,829
Net movement in funds 160,265 41,856
Fund balances at 6 April 2023 1,615,192 1,573,336
Fund balances at 5 April 2024 1,775,457 1,615,192

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

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

THE CRESCENT TRUST BALANCE SHEET ASAT5APRIL 2024 Nots5 2023 Flxed assets Tangible assel5 Investments 15 16 157.193 1,263.827 166,400 1.216.056 Currant assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 1,421.020 1,382,456 18 374,245 12.846 217,449 27.171 CredFtors: amounts falling due wlthin on8 year 387.091 244,620 19 (32,654) (11.884) Net current assets 354,437 232,736 Total assets less current Ilabilities 1.775,457 1.615.192 Income fund5 Unr General unrestricted funds Revaluation reserve 1.419.941 355.516 1.259.676 355.516 1.775,457 1,615,192 1.775,457 1.615.192 Th8 fi statemènts were approved by the Trustees on ..

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THE CRESCENT TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The Crescent Trust is constituted under a charitable trust deed dated 10th September 1987.

1.1 Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Independent Examination's charitable deed, the Charities Act 2011 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” issued in October 2019. The Independent Examination is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The Independent Examination has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Independent Examination. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Independent Examination has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the Independent Examination is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Independent Examination has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Independent Examination has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts, VAT and other sales related taxes.

THE CRESCENT TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Governance and support costs, which are the costs associated with the governance arrangements of the trust and relate to the general running of the trust, have been apportioned between charitable activities based on the direct costs involved.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Land for conservation is carried at its valuation and reviewed for any gains or impairment losses on an annual basis.

Plant and machinery

20% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

Valuation of land and buildings held as an investment property has not been valued by an independent valuer.

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the Independent Examination reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

THE CRESCENT TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.10 Financial instruments

The Independent Examination has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Independent Examination's balance sheet when the Independent Examination becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Financial assets classified as other financial assets are stated at fair value with any gains or losses arising on remeasurement recognised in profit or loss. The net gain or loss recognised in profit or loss includes any dividend or interest earned on the financial asset.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Independent Examination’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Independent Examination is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.13 Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation are included in net income/(expenditure) for the period.

THE CRESCENT TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.14 Grant funding

Grants expended to charities are accounted for on the basis of the date they are paid to the charity.

1.15 Taxation

As a registered charity, the trust is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax, but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the Independent Examination’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. The trustees have used judgement when deciding how to allocate support and governance costs across the two activities. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations and legacies

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Donations and gifts 340,684 104,306

4 Investments

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Rental income 12,688 16,062
Income from listed investments 406 -
Interest receivable 5,115 59
18,209 16,121

THE CRESCENT TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

5 Other income

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Claim for repayment of income tax 85,750 25,000

6 Raising funds

Investment property expenditure 2024
£
35,376
35,376		 2023
£
40,263
40,263

Included within investment property expenditure is repairs and maintenance of £19,654 (2023 - £27,070), insurance of £1,038 (2023 - £1,542), rates of £2,901 (2023 - £2,667), staff costs of £10,628 (2023 - £8,984) and general expenses of £808 (2023 - £nil)

7 Charitable activities

Donations
to
Institutions
Gardens &
Nature
Conservation
2024
2024
£
£
Staff costs
-
20,790
Depreciation and
impairment
-
9,926
Gardens & Nature
conservation
-
17,340
-
48,056
Grant funding of activities
(see note 8)
25,449
-
Share of support costs (see
note 9)
9,319
11,248
Share of governance costs
(see note 9)
5,035
6,076
39,803
65,380		 Total
2024
Donations
to
Institutions
Gardens &
Nature
Conservation
2023
2023
£
£
£
20,790
-
19,523
9,926
-
7,198
17,340
-
954
48,056
-
27,675
25,449
14,900
-
20,567
3,243
6,185
11,111
4,862
9,272
105,183
23,005
43,132		 Total
2023
£
19,523
7,198
954
27,675
14,900
9,428
14,134
66,137

THE CRESCENT TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

8 Grants payable

Grants to institutions:
Chalke Valley History Trust
Donhead St Mary
Team Domenica
Loughborough Festival
Firefly International
Seeds 4 Success
Great Ormond Street
The Public Statues & Sculpture Association
London Music Fund
Other
Grants to individuals		 2024
£
7,500
-
3,750
3,500
1,000
1,000
1,500
-
-
10
18,260
7,189
25,449		 2023
£
5,000
2,650
-
-
-
-
6,000
1,000
250
14,900
-
14,900

All of the above grants are in line with the general objectives of the trust and its trustees.

Grants that are in excess of 5% of the total grants for the period are shown separately.

9 Support costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Exchange Losses/(gains)
2
-
Printing, Postage &
Stationery
1,140
-
Support costs heading 3
19,425
-
Audit fees
-
1,920
Legal and professional
-
9,128
Bank charges
-
63
20,567
11,111
Analysed between
Charitable activities
20,567
11,111		 2024
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
£
2
(7)
-
1,140
1,038
-
19,425
8,397
-
1,920
-
6,048
9,128
-
8,022
63
-
64
31,678
9,428
14,134
31,678
9,428
14,134		 2023
£
(7)
1,038
8,397
6,048
8,022
64
23,562
23,562

Governance costs includes payments to the Independent Examiners of £1,920 (2023 - £1,848) for independent examiner fees.

THE CRESCENT TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

10 Auditor's remuneration

Fees payable to the Independent Examination's auditor and associates:
Audit of the Independent Examination's annual accounts
Non-audit services
All other non-audit services		 2024
£
1,920
5,560		 2023
£
6,048
3,565

11 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year.

12 Employees

Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs		 2024
Number
2
2024
£
28,443
356
396
29,195		 2023
Number
2
2023
£
20,468
464
179
21,111

Staff costs attributable to Gardens & Nature Conservation of £21,399 (2023 - £19,522) include wages and salaries of £19,556 (2023 - £18,760), social security costs of £1,443 (2023 - £356) and pension costs of £396 (2023 - £396). Staff costs attributable to investment property expenditure of £10,628 (2023 - £8,984) include wages and salaries of £10,628 (2023 - £8,984).

No employees received emoluments of more than £60,000 p.a.

13 Net gains/(losses) on investments

2024
£
Revaluation of investments
(150,311)
Fair Value adjustments to financial instruments
6,492
(143,819)		 2023
£
(17,500
20,329
2,829

THE CRESCENT TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

14 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

15 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 6 April 2023
Additions
At 5 April 2024
Depreciation and impairment
At 6 April 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
At 5 April 2024
Carrying amount
At 5 April 2024
At 5 April 2023		 Plant and
machinery
Land for
conservation
£
£
48,999
129,803
719
-
49,718
129,803
12,402
-
9,926
-
22,328
-
27,390
129,803
36,597
129,803		 Total
£
178,802
719
179,521
12,402
9,926
22,328
157,193
166,400

16 Fixed asset investments

Listed
investments
Unlisted
investments
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 6 April 2023
-
569,001
Additions
241,250
32,131
Valuation changes
6,745
-
Disposals
(75,300)
-
At 5 April 2024
172,695
601,132
Carrying amount
At 05 April 2024
172,695
601,132
At 05 April 2023
-
569,001		 Land &
Buildings
£
647,055
-
(157,055)
-
490,000
490,000
647,055		 Total
£
1,216,056
273,381
(150,310)
(75,300)
1,263,827
1,263,827
1,216,056

THE CRESCENT TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

17
Financial instruments
Carrying amount of financial assets
Instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
Carrying amount of financial liabilities
Measured at amortised cost		 2024
£
163,426
5,116		 2023
£
155,927
5,005

Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss which are not held as part of a trading portfolio and are not derivatives

Financial instruments measured at fair value have been calculated using the retail price index as stated in the contract details. A fair value increase of £6,492 (2023 £20,329) has been recognised through the statement of financial activities.

18 Debtors

Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income		 2024
£
372,224
2,021
374,245		 2023
£
217,346
103
217,449

Prepayments and accrued income includes accrued rental income of £nil.

19 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 2024
£
27,094
-
5,560
32,654		 2023
£
-
76
11,808
11,884

20 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).