CHARITY NO: 327972
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THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended 5th April 2025
THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST
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|Report|of the|trustees|3-4|
|Report|of the|independent|examiner|5|
|Statement|of financial|activities|6|
|Balance|sheet|7|
|Notes|forming|part|of the|financial|statements|8—10|
|Detailed|statement|of financial|activities|11|
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THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST
Legal and administrative information
TRUSTEES:
D A Hobbs A.C.A. N J Lapage A.C.A. Mrs R C Owers
CHARITY NO: 327972 CHARITY OFFICE: Ashton House 4, Oxford Mews 12 The Precinct Latimer Street Winchester Road Southampton Chandlers Ford SO14 3EE Eastleigh $053 2GB Until 31/07/2025 From 01/08/2025 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: Christopher David Osmond F.C.C.A. Stone Osmond Limited 75 Bournemouth Road Chandlers Ford Eastleigh $053 3AP BANKERS: Lloyds Bank Plc Above Bar Street Southampton SOL4 7DT SOLICITORS: Paris Smith LLP Number | London Road Southampton SOIL5 2AE
INVESTMENT MANAGERS: Rathbones Fiennes House 32 Southgate Street Winchester $023 9EH
Rathbones 1 Curzon Street London W1J SFB
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THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST
Report of the trustees for the year ended 5th April 2025
The trustees present their report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5th April 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 8 and comply with the charity’s trust deed and applicable law.
Constitution, objectives and activities for the public benefit
The Richard Kirkman Trust is constituted under a trust deed dated 4th July 1988, and is a registered charity, no 327972. The trust deed defines the objects of the Trust as being “to apply the income and all or such part or parts of the capital for or towards such charitable purposes and to make donations to such charitable institution or institutions at such time or times and in such manner as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit”.
The trustees confirm they have complied with the duty under Section 4 of the 2011 Charities Act having due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission, including public benefit guidance.
Organisation
The trustees named on page 2 have served during the ycar and since the year end. The appointment of trustees is governed by the regulations of the charity.
Financial review
Grants totalling £111,727 were made during the year from available income, compared with £106,500 in the previous year.
The financial position of the trust, reviewed by the trustees on a regular basis, remains satisfactory.
Future plans and going concern statement
As the charity’s income is derived solely from funds invested and there are no fundraising activities the trustees are aware that income may fall, in which case grants would need to be reduced accordingly,
The charity will, however, continue to make grants for the benefit of the public.
Investment policy
The policy of the trustees is to invest to provide a balanced return from income and capital at medium risk. No social, environmental or ethical considerations are taken into account,
Reserves policy
The trustees policy on reserves is that they regard the income fund of £150,062 as available for distribution in whole or in part and the capital fund of £3,179,889 as distributable only in exceptional circumstances.
Risk management
The trustees have examined the potential risks which the charity faces and confirm that measures to manage these risks have been put in place.
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THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST
Report of the trustees for the year ended 5th April 2025 (continued)
Trustees’ responsibilities
The trustees are required under the Charities Act 2011 to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view the trustees should follow best practice and:
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(a) select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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(b) observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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(c) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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(d) state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,
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(e) prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ascertain the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable laws and regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and henze for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the trustees on 2) | } 2026 and signed on their behalf:
N J LAPAGE Trustee
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THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST
Independent examiners’ report to the Trustees of The Richard Kirkman Trust
[report on the accounts of the trust for the year ended 5th April 2025 which are set out on pages 6 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
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It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2001 Act;
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¢ — follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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¢ — to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission, An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: ¢ to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 201 1; and * — to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2011 have not been met; or
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2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached,
Christopher David Osmond F.C.C.A. AccountantsStone Osmond Limited 75 Bournemouth Road Chandlers Ford Eastleigh S053 3AP
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THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 5th April 2025
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| Unrestricted Funds | Total | ||||||||
| Note | Capital | Income | Total | Funds | |||||
| Incoming resources | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||||
| 2 | Investment income | 0 | 115,973 | 115,973 | 110,060 | ||||
| Total incomingresources | 0 | 115,973 | [15,973 | 110,060 | |||||
| Resources expended | |||||||||
| 3 | Costsofgenerating funds | (14,728) | 0 | (€ | 14,728) | (€ | 14,725) | ||
| 4 | Charitable activities | Oo | ¢€ | 115,965) | € | 115,965) | (112,280) | ||
| Totalresources expended | (14,728) | ¢ | 115,965) | (€ | 130,693) | ( | £27,005) | ||
| Net incoming resources/(resources expended) | ( | 14,728) | & | ( | 14,720) | ¢€ | — 16,945) | ||
| Other recognised losses and gains | |||||||||
| 7 | (Losses)/gains on investments | ( | 178,878) | 0 | ( | 178,878) | 254,571 | ||
| Netmovement in funds | { | 193,606) | 8 | ¢ | 193,598 } | 237,626 | |||
| Funds broughtforward | 3,373,495 | 150,054 | 3,523,549 | 3,285,923 | |||||
| il | Fundscarriedforward | 3,179,889 | 150,062 | 3,329,951 | 3,523,549 |
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THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST
Balance Sheet as at 5th April 2025
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| Fixed assets | £ | £ | £ | |
| 7 | Investments | 3,134,786 | 3,379,687 | |
| Current assets | ||||
| 8 | Debtors Cash atbankandon deposit |
3,662 198 889 |
3,970 149,466 |
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| 202,551 | 153,436 | |||
| Current Liabilities | ||||
| 9 | Creditors | 7,386 | 9,574 | |
| Netcurrent assets | 195,165 | 143,862 | ||
| 10 | Total net assets | 3,329,951 | 3,523,549 | |
| Funds | ||||
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Unrestricted capital Unrestricted income |
3,179,889 150,062 |
3,373,495 150,054 |
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| 3,329,95 |
Approved by the trustees on 22] { 2026 and signed on their behalf:
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N J LAPAGE
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THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 5th April 2025
- I Summary of significant accounting policies (a) General information and basis of preparation The Richard Kirkman Trust is an unincorporated charity in England. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page 2 of these financial statements. The nature of the charity’s operalions and principal activities are given on page 3.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) ~ (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2014. The charity has applied Update Bulletin 1 as published on 2nd February 2016 and therefore does not include a cash flow statement in these financial statements. The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value, The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £1. The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set oul below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
- (b) Investment income Investment income is accounted for in the period in which the charity is entitled to receipt.
(ce) Resources expended Expenditure is included on an accruals basis. Raising funds comprise those costs directly attributable to managing the investment portfolio and. raising investment income. Grants are recognised as an expended resource at the date of payment. Governance costs comprise costs for the running of the charity itself as an organisation and includes irrecoverable VAT.
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(d) Fixed asset investments Investments are included at closing mid-market value at the balance sheet date. Any gain or loss on revaluation is taken to the Statement of Financial Activities.
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(ec) Funds Unrestricted funds are those funds the trustees can use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include the capital fund which the trustees, at their discretion, intend to invest.
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(f) Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid after taking account of any trade discounts due.
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(g) Cash at bank Cash at bank comprises funds held by the charity’s bankers and investment managers,
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(h) Creditors and provisions Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
(i) Financial instruments The trust 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 at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at the carrying value plus accrued interest less repayments. The financing charge to expenditure is at a constant rate calculated using the effective interest method.
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THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended Sth April 2025
| 2 | Investmentincome Dividends—UKequities Dividends—overseas equities Interest~fixed interestsecurities Interest—overseas fixed interest securities |
2025 £ 76,212 23,860 9,839 6,062 |
2024 £ 82,991 14,136 9,232 3,701 |
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| 115,973 | 110,060 | |||
| 3 | Costs ofgenerating funds | |||
| Investmentmanagementfees | ( | 14,728 ) | (14,725) | |
| 4 | Charitable activities | |||
| Grants exceeding £1,000: | ||||
| Board in the City British StammeringAssociation Community Playlink Countryside Education Trust Downton4Family Hampshire&[OWAirAmbulance Harefield Primary School Hope Street MacMillan CancerSupport Marwell Wildlife Minstead Trust Mountbatten Hampshire Myositis Support NoLimits Northam CommunityLink Oakhaven Hospice Trust. ParklifeCommunity InterestCo. QE2ActivityCentre RCommunity CIC Rainbow Centre RotaryClub ofSouthamptonMagna Charitable Trust SocietyofStJames Southampton& DistrictSamaritans Southampton SundayLunch Project Streetscene Addiction The 13"Southampton SeaScoutGroup TheBigDifference TheHoneypotCharity TheRoseRoadAssociation WessexHeartbeat Wessex Medical Trust Winchester& District Young Carers Yellow Door(Domestic AbuseVictims) Yellow Door(wasSouthampton Rape Crisis) |
3,000 0 3,000 3,000 1,560 5,000 1,077 0 2,000 2,500 3,000 5,000 2,000 2,500 2,500 3,000 2,000 2,000 3,000 [500 7,000 2,000 2,000 {,500 7,000 3,150 5,060 5,000 7,000 5,000 0 2,000 2,000 2,000 |
2,500 2,000 2,000 0 1,500 5,000 0 4,000 2,000 2,500 2,000 3,000 2,000 2,500 2,060 0 [,500 2,000 2,500 1,500 7,000 2,000 2,000 1,500 8,600 2,000 4,000 4,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 |
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| Grants to institutions/individuals of£1,000orless 13 (19) Governance(note5) |
12,000 4,238 |
16,500 5,780 |
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| 114,465 | 112,280 |
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THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 5th April 2025
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|5|Governance|2025|2024|
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|Independent|examiners fee|1,567|1,485|
|Accountancy &|administration|2,061|3,420|
|VAT|610|875|
|4,238|5,780|
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The charity had no employees during the year (2024: Nil),
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|6|Trustees’|remuneration|
|The|trustees|reccived no|remuneration nor received any other benefits|(2024:|£Nil) and|no expenses|were|reimbursed|
|(2024:|£Nif)|during|the year.|Mr N|J Lapage was paid £500|(2024:|£500)|for|the|provision of bookkeeping services.|
|7|Investments|2025|2024|
|£|£|
|Market value|at 6th April|3,379,687|3,140,706|
|Additions|at|cost|or|introduced|877,510|631,431|
|Proceeds|from disposals|(|943,532)|(|647,021)|
|(Losses/gains|in|the|year|(|178,878)|254,571|
|Market|value|at|5th April|3,134,787|_3,379,687|
|Historical|cost|at Sth|April|2,563,822||2,106,331|
|8|Debtors|
|Prepayments and|accrued|income||3,662||3,970|
|9|Creditors|
|Accruals|7,386|9,574|
|10|Analysis|of total|net|assets|by fund|Unrestricted|Unrestricted|Total|
|capital|income|Funds|
|£|£|£|
|Fixed|assets|3,134,787|0|3,134,787|
|Net current|assets|45,102|150,062|195,164|
|3,179,889|150,062|3,329,951|
|{1|Outline|summary|of fund|movements|
|Fund balances|brought forward|3,373,495|150,054|3,523,549|
|Incoming|resources|0|115,973|115,973|
|Outgoing|resources|(|14,728)|¢|£15,965)|¢|130,693)|
|Gains and|losses|(|178,878)|0|(|178,878)|
|3,179,889|150,062|3,329,951|
|12.|Related|Parties:|| There were no|related party|transactions|in|the|year.|
|Controlling|entity:|The|charity|is|controlled by|the|trustees.|
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