THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY
(Registered Charity Number 503383)
Financial Statements for the year ended
31 December 2025
KENDALL WADLEY LLP
Chartered Accountants
MALVERN WORCESTER
THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY
Financial Statements for the year ended
31 December 2025
Contents
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Page 1 Reference and administration information 2 Structure, Governance and Management
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3-4 Report of the Trustees
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5 Statement of Responsibilities of the Trustees
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6 Independent Examiner's Report 7 Statement of Financial Activities 8 Balance Sheet
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9-14 Notes to the Financial Statements
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THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER
CHARITY NUMBER 503383 WEBSITE: www.friendsofmalvernpriory.uk EMAIL ADDRESS: friends.malvernpriory@gmail.com TRUSTEES: Principal Officers Mrs A.E. Eglington Chairman M. Eglington Secretary D.R. Valentine Treasurer Ex-Officio PCC Members Rev'd Dr R. Latham Vicar (from 23/2/2025) Dr D.R.P. Guy Churchwarden N.J. Paulley Churchwarden (to 7/5/2025) P. Renger Churchwarden (from 7/5/2025) Mrs H.M. Wall J.F. Wray Other Trustees Mrs M.E. Campbell (to 20/1/2025) Mrs J.M.I. Hill C.M. Hooper (from 10/6/25) Mrs R.J. Nixon R.W.B. Sutton (to 10/6/25) A. Vines Mrs M.E. Weatherill Mrs B.E. Wholey (from 10/6/25) Principal and Registered Office Church House Church Street Great Malvern WR14 2AY Independent Examiner Elizabeth Needham Kendall Wadley LLP Granta Lodge 71 Graham Road Great Malvern WR14 2JS Bankers Barclays Bank Plc 54 High Street Worcester WR1 2QQ Investment Managers CCLA Investment Management & C.O.I.F Charities Deposit Fund One Angel Lane London EC4R 3AB
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THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Friends of Malvern Priory ("The Friends" or "the Charity") is operated under the rules of its Constitution dated 16th July 1949 and amended on 14th May 2014, 9th December 2020, 17th June 2021 and 10th June 2025. The Charity was registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 503383, on 13th November 1974.
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Council, which is presided over by a Chairman, Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer who are elected annually by members at the Annual General Meeting (normally held in June).
Other members of the Council are (a) five ex-officio members of the Parochial Church Council of Malvern Priory ("the PCC") viz. the Vicar, the two Churchwardens plus two others and (b) a maximum of six and no fewer than four other members elected at an AGM to serve for four years. The ex-officio members are not entitled to vote on decisions on making grants to the PCC.
New trustees are formally advised of their responsibilities as trustees of a registered charity and to read in particular the Charity Commission's Trustee Welcome pack and CC3 and CC3a; their attention is also drawn to other Charity Commission publications, the Friends' Constitution which highlights some of the main responsibilities of trustees, and to the Working Agreement between the Friends and the PCC.
The Friends has a close relationship with the PCC, to whom grants are made in accordance with the Charity's Objects.
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THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees present their Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Objects
The Objects of The Friends are:
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To educate the public about the Priory and to foster public interest in the building and its grounds;
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To support the maintenance, restoration and enhancement of the Priory's fabric, furnishings and adornments;
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To promote the Priory's musical tradition for the public benefit.
Public Benefit: Achievement & Performance
In furtherance of the Charity's first object of educating the public about the Priory and fostering public interest in the building, 2025 saw the continued provision of Saturday morning guided tours by a member of a small team of eight guides: during the year, 250 people came on Saturday tours. In addition, 200 people came on pre-booked group tours. There was also a tour guide available to answer questions on an ad-hoc basis on at least one afternoon per week.
Also in pursuance of the first object of the Charity, an audience of 160 at the annual Heritage and Faith lecture in September heard Katherine Little talk about The Medieval Misericords of Malvern Priory . Earlier in the year, she had published another guide book for the Priory, Tales in Oak: The Medieval Misericords of Malvern Priory. In 2025, nearly 300 people purchased a copy of the main guide book Tour of Great Malvern Priory (also authored by Katherine Little)- a very informative and readable publication with many pictures which skilfully melds information about the heritage of the Priory with the Christian ethos which inspired its building.
The Friends' Choral Evensong in June and Community Carol Service in December were again held to attract members of the local community into the Priory.
In pursuance of the Charity's second object of supporting the maintenance, restoration and enhancement of the Priory's fabric, furnishings and adornments, a grant of £500 was made towards the cost of repairing the Albert Memorial window which had been damaged by a pigeon in flight.
Just as importantly as the financial success, the Shop volunteers continued to provide a welcoming presence to visitors. Also, inter alia, the Shop offers information about the building and its origins.
Lunchbox's programme of 14 fortnightly lunch-time concerts and talks in the spring and autumn attracted over 100 at most events.
The Friends aims to keep in touch with its members regularly. The Chairman sends a newsletter every month to all members of the Friends with an email address, to keep them informed of Friends’ activities and events in the Priory.
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
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| Visits to Friends’website | 5,599 | 9,562 | 14,199 |
| Followers of Facebook page | 240 | 271 | 320 |
| Numbers of Members | 324 | 335 | 341 |
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Cont'd)
Financial Review
During the year income exceed expenditure by £42,139 (2024 - £40,346) prior to investment losses of £47,622 (2024 - gains of £23,882). This provided a negative movement in funds of £5,483 (2024 - positive movement of £64,228).
The restricted funds made realised losses in the year of £22,675 (2024 - gains of £10,743).
Dividends and treasury interest received in the year amounted to £21,518 (2024 - £19,985) and bank interest of £4,489 was received (2024 - £6,578).
At 31 December 2025, the Charity had unrestricted (general) funds of £127,218 (2024 - £109,923), of which £26,896 (2024 - £nil) were designated, restricted funds of £483,912 (2024 - £485,344) and endowment funds of £366,513 (2024 - £387,859). Total reserves were £977,643 (2024 - £983,126).
Reserves Policy
It is the policy of the Charity to maintain sufficient reserves within its unrestricted funds to fund its governance
Investment Policy
The Charity invests surplus assets not envisaged to be required for at least 12 months in funds managed by CCLA. (see Note 10).
Accounting Policies
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 2 to the accounts and comply with the Church of England Measures (the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 as amended and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969, as amended)), 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).
Principal risks and uncertainties
The Trustees have assessed the major strategic, business and operational risks to which the Charity is exposed, and confirm that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks.
Principal sources of funding
Funds are received from investments as well as from life and annual membership subscriptions and donations, including legacies. The Charity has also published two guidebooks which are sold through The Friends' Shop in the Priory in order to raise funds.
Plans for Future Periods
The grants made to the PCC in 2024 and 2025 have been less than in previous years, pending the needs of the Priory Development Plan and the PCC’s Project Light & Space. The Friends has pledged up to £50,000 towards the Development phase of this project. In support of the project, the Trustees are expecting to raise further funds in due course for the conservation of more medieval stained-glass windows and their surrounding stonework. Meanwhile, it is possible that the PCC may request assistance in funding the conservation of two more medieval windows in St. Anne’s Chapel.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf
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Mrs A.E. Eglington, Chairman
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D.R. Valentine, Hon. Treasurer
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Date: 21 April 2026
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THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Friends and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity for that period.
In preparing these accounts, the Trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts Reports) Regulations 2008 and trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2025
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Other trading activities Functions Guide books, CDs and bookshop sales Church Tours Investment income Total EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Charitable activities Grants payable Governance costs Total Net income prior to investments Net (losses) on investments Net income/(expenditure) being the net movement in funds Total funds at 1 January 2025 Total funds at 31 December 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Other trading activities Functions Guide books and bookshop sales Church Tours Investment income Total EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Charitable activities Grants payable Governance costs Total Net income prior to investments Net gains on investments Net income being the net movement in funds Total funds at 1 January 2024 Total funds at 31 December 2024 |
Note 3 4 6 7 8 10 14 Comparative position |
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds 2025 £ £ £ 6,775 300 - 7,075 4,609 - - 4,609 73,644 - - 73,644 989 - - 989 3,475 22,532 - 26,007 |
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| 89,492 22,832 - 112,324 |
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| 37,121 - - 37,121 30,000 500 - 30,500 1,475 1,089 - 2,564 |
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| 68,596 1,589 - 70,185 |
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| 20,896 21,243 - 42,139 (3,601) (22,675) (21,346) (47,622) |
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| 17,295 (1,432) (21,346) (5,483) 109,923 485,344 387,859 983,126 |
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| 127,218 483,912 366,513 977,643 |
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| Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds 2024 £ £ £ 7,358 3,613 - 10,971 4,035 - - 4,035 47,741 - - 47,741 1,200 - - 1,200 1,927 24,636 - 26,563 for last year |
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| Note 3 4 6 7 8 10 14 |
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| 62,261 28,249 - 90,510 |
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| 28,462 - - 28,462 20,000 (1,340) - 18,660 2,156 886 - 3,042 |
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| 50,618 (454) - 50,164 |
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| 11,643 28,703 - 40,346 1,719 10,743 11,420 23,882 |
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| 13,362 39,446 11,420 64,228 96,561 445,898 376,439 918,898 |
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| 109,923 485,344 387,859 983,126 |
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THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY
| Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025 FIXED ASSETS Investments CURRENT ASSETS Stock Debtors Investments (CCLA Deposit Fund) Cash at Bank and In Hand Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted Endowment |
£ £ Note 2025 2024 10 863,507 811,129 14,897 14,728 11 9,713 8,751 108,176 162,168 12,550 545 ______ __ 145,336 186,192 12 31,200 14,195 ______ _ 114,136 171,997 ______ 977,643 983,126 _ _ 14a 127,218 109,923 14b 483,912 485,344 14c 366,513 387,859 _ ____ 977,643 983,126 |
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Approved by the Trustees on 21 April 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
.................................................. Mrs A.E. Eglington, Chairman of The Friends of Malvern Priory .................................................. D.R.Valentine, Hon. Treasurer
CHARITY No. 503383
The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
CHARITY INFORMATION
The Friends of Malvern Priory is an unincorporated charity registered in England & Wales (charity number 503383). The registered office address is Parish Office, Church Street, Great Malvern, WR14 2AY.
ACCOUNTING CONVENTION
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, 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). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1.
The accounts have been prepared on the historical cost convention as modified to include the revaluation of investments at market value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below
GOING CONCERN
At the time of approving the accounts, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and that there are no material uncertainties about its ability to continue. Thus the Trustees' continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.
CHARITABLE FUNDS
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes. The Friends' Shop is managed through an Unrestricted Designated Fund
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts.
Endowment funds are to be held as capital and the income generated from them to be used for purposes as specified by the donor.
The Eglington Bequest funds may be used:
a) for the provision of glass doors at the Priory North West main entrance
b) as a permanent endowment of the residual capital with any income allocated for the maintenance of Priory stonework and stained glass.
DONATIONS, GIFTS and LEGACIES
Donations, gifts and legacies are included in the period in which they are receivable, which is when the Charity becomes entitled to the resource. Those items not received at the balance sheet date are included in debtors.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Income from investments is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) in the period in which it is receivable.
EXPENDITURE
Expenditure is recognised in the period in which it is incurred. Expenditure includes attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. Those items not settled at the balance sheet date are included in creditors.
Grants are approved by the Trustees in principal but are not payable until the expenditure has been incurred by Malvern Priory PCC and are included in the SOFA at that point.
Governance costs represent costs, attributable to the management of the Charity’s assets, organisational administration and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. They are allocated to funds by relevance of the underlying expense.
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THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
GRANT MAKING POLICIES
The Restricted Funds
Grants are only made for the preservation and beautification of the fabric of the building.
The General Funds
All grants paid out are requested by Malvern Priory PCC and approved by the Council of The Friends.
FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Fixed asset investments are included at market value at the balance sheet date. Any gain or loss on revaluation is taken to the SOFA.
CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS
Current Asset investments are held in deposit funds, repayable on demand.
STOCK
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks and other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
The Friends has a policy to invest surplus current account funds with CCLA, either in a Deposit Investment Fund (cash investment fund - Current Asset) or in a Fixed Asset Investment Fund if the funds are not expected to be required in the short/medium term.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Charity 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 when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets are offset, with the net amounts presented in the accounts 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 trade and other receivables 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.
Basic Financial Liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, are initially recognised at transaction price.
Derecognition of Financial Liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled
2. Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgement 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. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
| 3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Unrestricted Restricted Endowment £ £ £ Subscriptions 3,650 - - Donations 2,155 240 - Gift Aid on Subscriptions & Donations 970 60 - Legacies - - - _____ _ _ 6,775 300 - _ _ _ 31 December 2024 7,358 3,613 - __ _____ |
2025 2024 Total Total £ £ 3,650 4,110 2,395 3,417 1,030 1,444 - 2,000 _ _ 7,075 10,971 _ _ 10,971 _____ |
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| 4. INVESTMENT INCOME Unrestricted Restricted Endowment £ £ £ Dividends and interest on listed investments 1,657 19,861 - Interest on cash deposits 1,818 2,671 - _ _ 3,475 22,532 - __ _ 31 December 2024 1,927 24,636 - _ 5. EXPENDITURE Unrestricted Restricted Endowment £ £ £ Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging: Independent Examiner's Fees/Audit Remuneration 220 1,089 - ___ ___ ___ 31 December 2024 198 885 - _ 6. RAISING FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted Endowment £ £ £ Function costs 2,796 - - Guide books 589 - - Shop cost of sales 33,736 - - _____ _____ _____ 37,121 - - _____ _____ _____ 31 December 2024 28,462 - - _ 7. GRANTS PAYABLE Unrestricted Restricted All grants are payable to Malvern Priory PCC. £ £ Contribution from Shop Trading 30,000 - St Anne's Chapel Roof - - St Giles' Chapel Window - 500 Creation Window - - __ _ 30,000 500 31 December 2024 20,000 (1,340) ______ |
2025 2024 Total Total £ £ 21,518 19,985 4,489 6,578 __ _ 26,007 26,563 26,563 2025 2024 Total Total £ £ 1,309 1,083 ___ 1,083 2025 2024 Total Total £ £ 2,796 2,050 589 865 33,736 25,547 _____ _ 37,121 28,462 _____ 28,462 __ 2025 2024 Total Total £ £ 30,000 20,000 - (7,307) 500 - - 5,967 __ _ 30,500 18,660 18,660 ___ |
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Malvern Priory PCC is a related party as described in the Report of the Trustees.
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THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2025
| 8. GOVERNANCE COSTS Unrestricted Restricted Endowment £ £ £ Secretarial expenses 630 - - Independent Examiner's /Audit Fees 220 1,089 - Shop Expenses 279 - - Insurance 307 - - Marketing Costs 39 - - ____ ____ ____ 1,475 1,089 - _ _ _ 2,156 886 - __ _ ___ 31 December 2024 |
2025 2024 Total Total £ £ 630 459 1,309 1,084 279 842 307 307 39 350 _____ _ 2,564 3,042 __ 3,042 _____ |
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9. TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTIES:
None of the Trustees (or any person connected with them) received any remuneration.
Three trustees were reimbursed for governance expenses incurred on behalf of the Friends in the total sum of £1,295 (2024 - two trustees, £1,057).
Donations totalling £255 (2024 - £245) were received from Trustees and Related Parties during the course of the year.
10. LISTED INVESTMENTS – CCLA
Investments are held and managed by CCLA. Until 7 March 2024 comprised COIF Charities Ethical Investment Fund - Income Units when they were switched to comprise COIF Charities Global Equity Fund - Income Units
| Global Equity Fund Units Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Balance brought forward 01.01.25 58,387 364,884 Additions 13,000 87,000 Disposals - - Revaluations (3,601) (22,675) Profit (Loss) on Disposal - - _ _ Balance carried forward 31.12.25 67,786 429,209 __ __ Cost 70,965 449,247 __ __ Units held 2025 24,339.52 154,114.49 2024 19,810.85 123,807.23 |
Global Equity Fund Units Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Balance brought forward 01.01.25 58,387 364,884 Additions 13,000 87,000 Disposals - - Revaluations (3,601) (22,675) Profit (Loss) on Disposal - - _ _ Balance carried forward 31.12.25 67,786 429,209 __ __ Cost 70,965 449,247 __ __ Units held 2025 24,339.52 154,114.49 2024 19,810.85 123,807.23 |
Endowment £ 387,858 - - (21,346) - _ 366,512 __ 385,055 __ 131,602.2501 |
2025 Total £ 811,129 100,000 - (47,622) - _ 863,507 _ 905,267 __ 310,056.2601 |
2025 Total £ 811,129 100,000 - (47,622) - _ 863,507 |
2024 Total £ 787,247 - - 5,862 18,020 _ 811,129 _ 805,267 _ 275,220.3356 |
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| _ 905,267 |
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| 123,807.23 | 131,602.2501 |
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THE FRIENDS OF MALVERN PRIORY
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2025
| 11. DEBTORS Unrestricted Restricted £ £ HMRC Gift Aid 970 60 December Shop Sales 8,683 - Refund of Grant Overpayment - - _ 9,653 60 _ 12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN 1 YEAR Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Accruals 200 1,000 Grant to Great Malvern Priory PCC 30,000 Expenses - - 30,200 1,000 _ __ 13 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Investments measured at fair value through the Statement of Financial Activities |
2025 Total £ 1,030 8,683 - _ 9,713 2025 Total £ 1,200 30,000 - __ 31,200 _____ 2025 £ 863,507 |
2024 Total £ 1,444 - 7,307 _ 8,751 2024 Total £ 1,083 12,967 144 __ 14,195 _____ 2024 £ 811,129 |
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14 ALLOCATION OF CHARITY NET ASSETS
The net assets held for various funds are as follows:-
| Fixed Asset | Net Current | 2025 | ||
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| Investments | Assets | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Restricted Funds:- | Martin Radford Bequest | 296,818 | 43,590 | 340,408 |
| Eglington Bequest | 45,467 | 13,211 | 58,678 | |
| Window | 86,923 | (3,220) | 83,703 | |
| Priory Music | - | 1,123 | 1,123 | |
| Endowment Fund | Eglington Bequest | 366,513 | - | 366,513 |
| Unrestricted Funds:- | General Fund | 67,786 | 32,536 | 100,322 |
| Shop (Designated) | - | 26,896 | 26,896 | |
| _ | ______ | _ | ||
| 863,507 | 114,135 | 977,643 | ||
| _ | ______ | _ | ||
| Fixed Asset | Net Current | 2024 | ||
| Investments | Assets | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Restricted Funds:- | Martin Radford Bequest | 303,837 | 45,598 | 349,435 |
| Eglington Bequest | 7,048 | 42,505 | 49,553 | |
| Window | 53,999 | 31,357 | 85,356 | |
| Priory Music | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Endowment Fund | Eglington Bequest | 387,859 | - | 387,859 |
| Unrestricted Funds:- | General Fund | 58,386 | 51,537 | 109,923 |
| _ | ______ | _ | ||
| 811,129 | 171,997 | 983,126 | ||
| _ | ______ | _ |
14a. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
The Unrestricted Funds are retained as necessary to cover working capital. The Designated Fund is used to run the Friends' Shop, the trading surplus from which is granted to Great Malvern Priory PCC without restriction.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
14b. RESTRICTED FUNDS
| Balance | Incoming | **Resources ** | Gains (Loss) | Balance | |
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| 01.01.25 | Resources | Expended on investment | 31.12.25 | ||
| b/f | c/f | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Martin Radford Bequest | 349,435 | 9,082 | (1,089) | (17,020) | 340,408 |
| Eglington Bequest | 49,553 | 10,705 | - | (1,580) | 58,678 |
| Window Fund | 85,356 | 2,922 | (500) | (4,075) | 83,703 |
| Music Fund | 1,000 | 123 | - | - | 1,123 |
| _ | ______ | ______ | ______ | _ | |
| 485,344 | 22,832 | (1,589) | (22,675) | 483,912 | |
| _ | ______ | ______ | ______ | _ | |
| Balance | Incoming | Resources | Loss on | Balance | |
| 01.01.24 | Resources | Expended | investments | 31.12.24 | |
| b/f | c/f | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Martin Radford Bequest | 325,427 | 10,114 | 6,421 | 7,473 | 349,435 |
| Eglington Bequest | 37,807 | 11,538 | - | 208 | 49,553 |
| Window Fund | 82,664 | 5,597 | (5,967) | 3,062 | 85,356 |
| Music Fund | - | 1,000 | - | - | 1,000 |
| _ | ______ | ______ | ______ | _ | |
| 445,898 | 28,249 | 454 | 10,743 | 485,344 | |
| _ | ______ | ______ | ______ | _ |
The Friends of Malvern Priory was bequeathed a share of the residue of the estate of Martin Radford who died on 30 For details of the Eglington Bequest see Note 14c.
Window Fund contains the funds donated for the purpose of restoring the Priory's stained glass windows.
Music Fund contains funds donated for the purpose of expenditure for the Priory Choir.
14c. ENDOWMENT FUNDS
| ENDOWMENT FUNDS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance | Incoming | Resources | (Loss) | Balance | |
| 01.01.25 | Resources | Expended | on | 31.12.25 | |
| b/f | Investments | c/f | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Eglington Bequest | 387,859 | - | - | (21,346) | 366,513 |
| _ | ______ | ______ | ______ | _ | |
| 387,859 | - | - | (21,346) | 366,513 | |
| _ | ______ | ______ | ______ | _ | |
| Balance | Incoming | Resources | Gain on | Balance | |
| 01.01.24 | Resources | Expended | investments | 31.12.24 | |
| b/f | c/f | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Eglington Bequest | 376,439 | - | - | 11,420 | 387,859 |
| _ | ______ | ______ | ______ | _ | |
| 376,439 | - | - | 11,420 | 387,859 | |
| _ | ______ | ______ | ______ | _ |
In April 2019 the Charity received an Endowment legacy of £350,000 from the estate of Charles Eglington. The capital funds, known as The Eglington Bequest, remain invested in CCLA Charities Ethical Investment Fund. The Bequest is to be used:
a) for the provision of glass doors at the North West main entrance to Great Malvern Priory; and b) the residue of the total bequest is to be treated as permanent endowment in a fund whose income is restricted for the maintenance of the stonework and stained glass of Great Malvern Priory.
15 Related Party Transactions
The trustees Rev'd Dr R. Latham, Dr D Guy, C. Hooper, P. Renger, G. Valentine, Mrs H. Wall and J.Wray are also trustees of Malvern Priory PCC. During the year grants of £30,500 (2024: £25,967) were paid to Malvern Priory PCC.