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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Registered Charity No. 511181

Version 1.5 Final

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2021

CONTENTS

Administration and Reference 1
Purposes and Activities of the Trust 2
Constitution and Governance 3
Main activities in 2021 3
Performance of Fundraising in Year 4
Investment Policy and Performance in Year 4
Review of Financial Position 4
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities 6
Independent Examiner’s Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Accounts 10 – 17

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

31 DECEMBER 2021

The Trustees present their Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021. These have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note 1 to the Accounts and comply with the Charity's governing document, applicable law and the Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS 102).

The Honorary Presidents of the Trust are the Bishop of Hereford and the Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire. New Trustees are appointed by a resolution of the Trustees and Trustees in office during the year were :

David Furnival Chairman The Venerable Derek Chedzey Archdeacon of Hereford Ali Haydn Jones Membership Secretary Jill Gallimore Lady Susanna McFarlane DL John Handby Grants & Churches Stephen Cheetham Treasurer Ben Furnival JP Rod Barker

The Trust’s Charity Registration number is 511181 and the Charity's registered office is The Diocesan Office, The Palace, Hereford, HR4 9BL.

Professional advisers Bankers: Barclays Bank plc Broad Street Hereford, HR4 9BH Central Board of Finance of the Church of England Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria Street London, EC4V 4ET Investments: Redmayne-Bentley Stockbrokers 9 Bond Court Leeds, LS1 2JZ Independent Examiner : David Marshall CA Damage Limited, Chartered Accountants Barton House, Newton St Margarets Herefordshire, HR2 0QN

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

31 DECEMBER 2021

Purposes and Activities

Objectives and aims of the Charity

The Trust exists to further the object set out in the scheme dated 8 November 1995, which is to make funds available "for the preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, upkeep, beautification and reconstruction of Christian Churches in the County of Herefordshire and of monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments and chattels of such churches or situated in the churchyards thereof".

All our charitable activities are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit. The Trust is non-denominational and any Christian church congregation may apply to the Trustees for assistance.

The Trust aims to make available grants and loans to all Christian places of worship in the County of Herefordshire in order to enable their PCCs and congregations to preserve, maintain and improve the buildings and churchyards for current and future generations in the County.

Policy for making grants and loans

The Charity will continue to provide financial support to parishes that are undertaking repairs and maintenance to their churches, within the limitations of available funds and prioritizing applications from parishes of limited means.

Grants are available for most activities associated with structural repairs and maintenance. Grants for disabled access and reordering will be considered. Requests for assistance must be substantiated with details of the works proposed and the costs, and fully supported by the PCC or Governing Body of the Church, a Faculty or planning permission as appropriate and an indication of other sources of income. The full conditions are contained in the Grant application forms. Grant requests are considered at the meeting of the Trustees that take place in April and October. The usual maximum grant per project is £15,000 but at the Trustees’ discretion larger Cornerstone grants of up to £25,000 can be granted. The offer of a grant is valid for two years, after which the position is reviewed. The grant is paid in arrears against certificates or contractors' invoices.

The Trust will consider making interest free loans to support PCCs, which are experiencing difficulties in meeting the costs of approved projects. Loans of up to £10,000 are available, to be repaid in up to four equal annual instalments but which must be taken up within 6 months of the offer. The decision to offer a loan can be made by the finance committee after receiving evidence of the loan requirement and a simple cash flow showing the shortfall in funds. The Treasurer must receive plans for the repayments before the loan can be paid.

Public Benefit Statement

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust’s aims and objectives, in planning future activities and setting the grant making policy for the year. The Trust furthers its charitable purposes for the public benefit through its grant- making policy which aims at:

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

31 DECEMBER 2021(continued)

Constitution, Structure and Governance

Constitution/Governing document:

The Charity was established on 29 September 1954 by Deed of Appointment and is now regulated by a scheme approved and established by the Charity Commission dated 8 November 1995. It is a Registered Charity.

Organizational structure

Executive Committee Grant making Committee Finance Committee

All Trustees are members of the Executive committee which also includes a number of additional members with skills or experience which may be of benefit to the Trust.

The Grant-making and Finance committees are small sub-committees of the Executive. The Chairman and Treasurer are members of both committees. The services of a secretary may be contracted to facilitate effective minute taking.

Recruitment & Appointment of Trustees

When appointing members to the Executive committee the needs of the Trust are assessed; new Executive members should possess the skills to address any perceived gaps. New Trustees are normally chosen from members of the Executive committee after a period of time serving on the committee. Enthusiasm for the job and the time to commit to it are of greatest importance.

Trustees' induction and training

Possible new members of the Executive Committee are invited to attend our biannual meetings and subject to their enthusiasm and willingness to help in areas of need within the Trust are then invited to be a permanent member of the Executive Committee. Subject to there being a vacancy, a member from the Executive committee may then be invited to become a Trustee. He or she will, by that time, be aware of the work of the Trust and the responsibilities a Trustee will hold.

Main Activities in 2021

Main objective for the year

The Trust’s annual objective is to administer grants and loans as agreed by the Executive committee and to continue to raise money for the benefit of the Trust and advise PCCs on grant applications. As a guideline, the Executive committee consider 10% of the Trust net asset value as a target, or maximum budget, for grant awards in a year. That figure is reviewed annually in the light of prior year financial performance and awards.

Significant activities in the year

As in 2020, the Trust’s activities in 2021 were severely affected by the global Covid-19 pandemic. Successive lockdowns led to cancellations of fundraising events and although a few of these were held, the Trust’s activities were severely curtailed. The progress of church restoration and improvement projects

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(continued)

supported by the Trust continued to be hindered by pandemic restrictions and material shortages: nonetheless the amount of grant payments to PCC’s and other church bodies increased to £73,750 compared to £69,087 in 2020.

Grant applications continued to be received, albeit at a reduced level, and the Finance Committee’s grant approval process was continued both remotely and in person when permitted. 18 grants were approved during the year, totalling £77,477. The total approved was somewhat lower than 2020’s total of £92,733.

Performance of Fundraising in 2021

Donations – PCCs, Personal, Trusts and Corporate - recovered in 2021, nearly doubling to £28,727 from £14,694 in 2020. However, legacies fell from 2020’s high level of £33,185 to just £813: these remain an important source of funds for the Trust but are by their nature impossible to forecast. Total donations therefore fell overall by some £17,000 (Note 2). As noted above, the Trust’s normal fundraising activities restarted during 2021, and both income and costs for these activities increased versus 2020 though remaining depressed by normal standards: these are shown in detail in Notes 3 and 6 to the accounts.

Investment Policy and Performance in 2021

In 2021 there was no material change in the investment policy of the Trust which continued to aim for a balanced return between capital and income with a low/medium approach to risk. Some portfolio rebalancing was carried out during the year, and at year end the portfolio was valued at £1,020,825, somewhat increased versus the prior year amount of £934,863. These movements are summarised in Note 10 to the accounts: it should be noted, however, that investment performance has been very poor so far in 2022 and as at the time of writing the Finance Committee anticipate that the portfolio valuation will be significantly reduced as at December 2022. Redmayne Bentley continued as the Trust’s investment broker throughout 2021 and their fees are shown in Note 5.

Review of Financial Position

Overview of the Year

The Trust aims to make Grants each year totalling about 10% of its asset value and it is the “free reserves” (ie net current assets) which provide the immediate funding. The free reserves at the end of 2021 were £12,150 suggesting that further liquidation of investment assets may prove necessary in 2022. However, the Trust’s investments are sound and there are ample funds available to fulfil the obligations and terms of the Charity.

Reserves policy

There were no changes to the Reserves Policy during the year and as in previous years, the bulk of the Charity's reserves were held in investments, generating income to provide financial assistance to churches. As mentioned above, the Trust may liquidate investments and use that capital to improve the level of free reserves thereby allowing it to give away up to 10% of asset value every year. Sufficient funds are available to fulfil the obligations and terms of the Charity.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

31 DECEMBER 2021

(continued)

Risk management

The Trust has no property assets and is not subject to third party risks. Investment performance is the principal risk to the Trust. The investment portfolio is managed on a discretionary basis by brokers, with whom the Finance Committee is in close contact. Two signatures are required on the Trust's cheques and three Trustees are authorised in this capacity. Most records are maintained in duplicate or can be retrieved from other sources. The knowledge shared by the Trustees would enable the Trust's function to be carried out if one member became unable to undertake his or her duties. The Trust is covered by Public Liability Insurance and Trustee Liability Insurance.

Related parties and transactions therewith are set out in Note 9.

Plans for the future

We plan to revive our fundraising activities as soon as possible, but we anticipate that 2022 will also see a somewhat lower than normal level of income and events. We will continue to provide grants to Churches and expect to match our grant awards with income and some capital, and to provide loans to Churches where these are required and fulfil our criteria.

Independent Examiners

David Marshall CA, of Damage Limited Chartered Accountants, has agreed to offer himself for reappointment as Independent Examiner of the Trust.

On behalf of the Trustees David Furnival Chairman

Diocesan Office The Palace Hereford October 25[th] 2022

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2021

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In managing the Trust, the Trustees have complied with the duty in the Charities Act 2011, to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales 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 Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity 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 the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. 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.

Approved by the Trustees on October 25[th] 2022 and signed on their behalf by:

David Furnival Chairman

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

I report on the accounts of The Herefordshire Historic Churches Trust for the year ended 31 December 2021, which are set out on pages 8 to 17.

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 for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

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 seeking 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 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 2011 Act; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act

have not been met.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the 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 in 2005 which is referred to in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Although the law has not been changed, we understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

No other matter has come to my attention in connection with my examination to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

DAVID MARSHALL CA

………….…… 2022

DAMAGE LIMITED Chartered Accountants Barton House, Newton St Margarets, Herefordshire HR2 0QN

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

STATEMENT of FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

for the YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2021

Notes
INCOME
Donations and Legacies
2
Income from Charitable Activities
3
Income from Investments
4
Total Income
EXPENDITURE
Cost of raising funds
Investment management costs
5
Fundraising activities
6
Expenditure on Charitable Activities
7
Activity Grants
Major Grants and Awards
Cost of Grants
Total resources expended
Net income/(expenditure) and net
movement in funds before gains and
losses on investments
Net gains/(losses) on investments
10
Net income and movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Fund Balance at Year End		 £
£
£
£
30,818
47,879
7,291
1,041
34,325
32,340
72,434
-11%
81,260
7,146
5,772
3,135
441
2,472
518
74,092
92,429
76,564
92,947
86,845
99,160
(14,411)
-19%
(17,900)
109,324
1,240
94,913
(16,660)
938,062
954,722
1,032,975
10%
938,062
2021
2020

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021

2021 2020
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Investments 10 1,020,825 934,863
Current assets
Debtors: 11 - -
Cash at bank and in hand: 12 109,843 101,270
Total Current Assets 109,843 101,270
Current liabilities
Creditors due within one year 13 97,693 98,071
Net Current Assets 12,150 3,199
Total Assets less Current Liabilities 1,032,975 938,062
Net Assets 1,032,975 938,062
Funds
Unrestricted 1,032,975 938,062

The notes on pages 10 to 17 form part of these accounts.

These accounts are prepared in accordance with the Charities Act of 2011, Financial Reporting Standard 102, and the Charities SORP (FRS 102). The Trust holds only Unrestricted Funds. The Trust has no Restricted Funds and no Endowment Funds. Furthermore, the Trust does not undertake any Trading Activities, as a result, the SoFA and the Balance Sheet present only the Trusts actual activities. Unused categories and their columns are omitted.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees on ……………. 2022

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2021

1 Principal accounting policies

Basis of accounting

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102 and the accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1[st] January 2019, as recommended by guidance notes prepared by the Charity Commission. Historical cost accounting rules have been applied, except for investments which are stated at market valuation. The usual practice of rounding exact figures to the nearest pound has been followed. Individual adjustments of one pound or accumulated adjustments of £5 are treated as “not material” and are made without reference.

Investments

Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. Any gain or loss on revaluation or sale is taken to the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA)

Debtors

Debtors, including interest-free loans to PCCs and others, are stated at their recoverable amounts.

Creditors

Creditors are stated at their settlement amounts.

Taxation

The Charity is not generally liable to taxation. For this reason, no tax reconciliation note is included in the notes to the accounts.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the Charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. For bequests, entitlement is the earlier of the Charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received.

Resources expended

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be directly allocated to the activities and the relevant support costs. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity. Note 7 contains further details.

Grants payable

Grants are recognised once they are authorised by the Trustees and are valid for two years after which they lapse.

Funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance with the general objectives of the Charity and have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds, if held, are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or which have been raised by the Charity for specific purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds would be charged against the specific fund, if relevant.

Realised gains and losses

All gains and losses are taken to the SoFA as they arise. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and their opening carrying value or purchase value if acquired subsequent to the first day of the financial year. Unrealised gains and losses are calculated as the difference between the recognised market value at year end and their carrying value at the start of the financial period.

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2021

(continued)

Going Concern

The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Trust’s ability to continue as a going concern.

As in previous years, the most significant area of uncertainty that would affect the carrying value of the Trust’s assets with respect to the next reporting period (i.e. 2022) is the level of investment return and the performance of investment markets.

Financial instruments

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity’s balance sheet when the charitable company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include investments, debtors and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price, including transaction costs, and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Financial assets, classified as receivable within one year, are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans, are initially recognised at transaction price. Financial liabilities, classified as payable within one year, are not amortised.

Trade creditors represents an obligation 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.

2 Donations:

Personal
PCCs
Trusts and Corporate
Legacies
Income tax refunds
3
Activities for generating funds:
Income from Charitable Activities
Ride and Stride
Coffee morning
Church crawl
Silent Film
Memorial Lecture
Music in Quiet Places		 2021
2020
£
£
7,053
5,664
4,357
3,403
17,317
5,627
813
33,185
1,278
-
30,818
47,879
2021
2020
£
£
-
-
2,824
-
1,813
-
-
-
-
-
2,654
1,041
7,291
1,041

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2021

(continued)

4
Investment Income
Redmayne Bentley (Dividends)
CBF Deposit Funds
5
Investment Management Costs:
Broker fees
Legal fees, levies, etc
6
Fundraising Activities:
Costs for:
Ride and Stride
Coffee morning
Church crawl
Memorial Lecture
Silent Film
Music in quiet places
Total Fundraising Costs
Allocated Governance
and Support Costs
Total Fundraising Costs		 2021
2020
£
£
26,833
24,213
7,492
8,127
34,325
32,340
2021
2020
£
£
7,146
5,772
-
-
7,146
5,772
2021
2020
£
£
-
50
508
-
988
-
-
-
-
-
350
391
1,846
441
1,289
-
3,135
441

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2021

(continued)

7 Allocation of Governance and Support Costs

Activity Grants to Participating Churches and subsequent allocation of costs

Activity
Music in Quiet Places
Church Crawl
AGM
Total
Allocated Governance
and Support Costs
Total
Governance Costs
Trustee expenses
Insurance
Accountancy & Examination fees
Annual Report and Meetings
Support Costs
Governance costs
Other Support costs
Total costs for Allocation
Activity
Fundraising
1,846
Grants after Activities
2,150
Major Grants & Awards
72,481
76,477		 Activity
Music in Quiet Places
Church Crawl
AGM
Total
Allocated Governance
and Support Costs
Total
Governance Costs
Trustee expenses
Insurance
Accountancy & Examination fees
Annual Report and Meetings
Support Costs
Governance costs
Other Support costs
Total costs for Allocation
Activity
Fundraising
1,846
Grants after Activities
2,150
Major Grants & Awards
72,481
76,477		 2021
2020
£
£
1,100
518
650
-
400
-
2,150
518
322
-
2,472
518
2021
2020
£
£
88
-
702
683
825
825
894
2,290
713
898
3,222
4,696
-
-
3,222
4,696
Costs
Total
Activity
Costs
Total
1,289
3,135
441
-
441
322
2,472
518
-
518
1,611
74,092
87,733
4,696
92,429
3,222
79,699
88,692
4,696
-
2021
2020
Activity
1,846
2,150

72,481
76,477

It is estimated that under normal circumstances “Fundraising” accounts for 40% of Governance and Support time and costs are allocated on that basis. Costs against “Awards” are allocated on the basis of size/complexity of award. In 2020 the Trust’s fundraising efforts were curtailed by the global pandemic and it was decided to assign all governance and support costs to the “Awards” category.

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2021

(continued)

8
Major Grants
Opening
Balance
Birley
-
Bosbury
-
Bridge Sollers
-
Burghill
5,000
Craswell
5,000
Croft
1,000
Dormington
-
Dewsall
-
Eastnor
10,000
Eardisland
-
Eaton Bishop
-
Fownhope
-
Fromes Hill
4,000
Goodrich
1,000
Garway
2,450
Hatfield
-
Hentland
4,000
Hereford
-
Hope-under-Dinmore
-
Humber
-
Huntingdon
-
Kingsland
15,000
Kington
-
Kinnersley
4,300
Llangarron
-
Ledbury
-
Leinthall Starkes
-
Leominster Priory
-
Letton
-
Little Birch
2,000
Llanwarne
-
Madley
1,000
Moccas
-
Monkland
-
Monnington on Wye
-
Much Birch
-		 2020 2021
Auth.
Paid
Year End
in year
in year
Balance
1,000
-
1,000
-
-
-
3,000
-
3,000
-
5,000
-
-
5,000
-
-
204
796
3,000
3,000
-
-
-
-
3,000
10,000
3,000
1,000
-
1,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,000
-
-
-
1,000
-
-
2,450
4,000
-
4,000
-
-
4,000
6,000
5,000
1,000
1,000
-
1,000
-
-
-
2,250
2,250
-
-
-
15,000
1,000
-
1,000
-
-
4,300
-
-
-
5,000
5,000
-
4,283
4,283
-
3,000
-
3,000
-
-
-
-
-
2,000
2,000
-
2,000
2,000
1,000
2,000
6,000
-
6,000
4,000
-
4,000
3,000
-
3,000
2,700
-
2,700

(continued overleaf)

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2021

(continued)

Major Grants (continued) Major Grants (continued) 2020 2021
Year End Auth. Paid Year End
Balance in year in year Balance Due by
Orcop 10,000 - 10,000 -
-		 - - Apr-20
Pembridge - 9,000 - 9,000
-		 8,000 1,000 Oct-22
Pipe Aston - - - -
2,500		 - 2,500
Putley 5,000 (5,000) - -
-		 - -
Storridge - - - -
727		 - 727 Oct-23
Tarrington - - - -
5,000		 5,000 -
Tretire - 3,000 - 3,000
-		 3,000 - Apr-22
Turnastone - - - -
2,000		 - 2,000 Apr-23
Upper Sapey - - - -
7,000		 4,000 3,000 Oct-23
Wellington - 1,500 - 1,500 1,500 - Oct-22
Wellington Heath - - - -
3,000		 3,000 -
Weobley - - - -
5,000		 - 5,000 Apr-23
Weston Beggard 850 - 850 -
Withington - 8,000 - 8,000
-		 8,000 -
Woolhope - 2,500 - 2,500
-		 2,500 -
Wormbridge - St Deve - 3,000 - 3,000
-		 - 3,000 Oct-22
Yarpole - St Leonards 8,000 3,000 8,000 3,000
1,000		 - 4,000 Oct-22
Total 78,600 82,233 63,587 97,246
67,481		 73,750 90,977
Development Grants included above
Special Grants /a 5,500 5,500 -
Grant for Church Buildings Officer 5,000 5,000
Governance and support costs 4,696 1,611
Totals 78,600 92,429 69,087 97,246
74,092		 73,750 95,977

a/ to Churches affected by flooding March 2020

Reconciliation of major grants payable for the year

Grants outstanding at start of year
Grants authorised in year
Grants withdrawn, returned or lapsed
Grants converted from loan
Grants paid in year
Grants outstanding at end of year		 2021
2020
97,246
78,600
77,477
92,733
(7,246)
(5,000)
2,250
-
(73,750)
(69,087)
95,977
97,246

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTSFOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2021

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9 Trustees and employees

No emoluments were paid to the Trustees during the year. Mr B Furnival was reimbursed £754 for purchases made on behalf of the Trust. Aggregate reimbursements to Trustees in 2020 totalled £710.

10 Investments

2021 2020
£ £
Market value of investments at start of year 934,863 933,623
Additions 150,792 -
Disposals at market value (174,154) -
Realised gains/(losses) on disposal 12,210 -
Unrealised gains/(losses) 97,114 1,240
Market value of investments at end of year 1,020,825 934,863
Historical Cost of Investments at end of year 587,519 500,435

All investments are quoted: FTSE 100 31st December 2021: 7385 FTSE 100 31st December 2020: 6461 FTSE 100 31st December 2019: 7590

The following holdings each represent more than 5% of the value of the portfolio in the respective year: Figures shown are based on closing market value.

2021 2020
% £ % £
COIF Charity Funds Invest Inc 11% 115,218 16.5 154,832
CBF C of E Investment Fund 11% 110,237 13.1 122,860
M&G Inv Man Charifund 10% 105,032 12.8 119,696
Tritax Big Box Reit PLC 9% 92,130 6.6 62,123
JP Morgan US Equity Income 9% 86,997 7.4 69,618
BNY Mellon Newton High Inc Gbl 7% 66,601 6.3 59,142
JP Morgan Global Growth and Income 6% 64,075 - -
Jupiter Unit Trust 6% 56,725 6.2 58,142
Rathbone Unit Trust Mgmt Bond 5% 56,115 6.2 58,216
Veritas Funds Gbl - 5.8 53,993
Polar Capital Funds - 6.0 56,184
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Debtors
Reconciliation of Debtors in the year 2021 2020
£ £
Debtors outstanding at start of year - -
Loans converted to grant (2,250) -
Loans approved and paid out in year 2,700 10,000
Loans repaid in year (450) (10,000)
Debtors outstanding at end of year - -

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THE HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2021

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Cash at Bank
Church Central Board of Finance
Barclays Current Account
Redmayne Bentley Deposit
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Creditors
Grants awarded, still outstanding
Other		 2021
2020
£
£
51,804
68,401
54,214
29,481
3,825
3,388
109,843
101,270
2021
2020
£
£
95,977
97,246
1,716
825
97,693
98,071

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