Charity registration number 525969
THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mr D Rowlands | |
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| Mr A Connah | (Appointed 11 June 2024) | |
| Mrs M Parker | ||
| Councillor Mrs C Ellis | ||
| Mr E C H Trevor-Barnston | ||
| Mrs J Myers | ||
| Mrs C Edwards | ||
| Mrs E Johnson | ||
| Charity number (England and Wales) | 525969 | |
| Auditor | SJC, Chartered Accountants | |
| St John's Chambers | ||
| Love Street | ||
| Chester | ||
| England | ||
| CH1 1QY | ||
| Bankers | Lloyds Bank PLC | |
| 8 Foregate Street | ||
| Chester | ||
| Cheshire | ||
| CH1 1XP | ||
| Investment advisors | Quilter Cheviot | |
| 5 St Paul's Square | ||
| Liverpool | ||
| L3 9SJ |
THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Statement of trustees' responsibilities | 3 |
| Independent auditor's report | 4 - 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 - 8 |
| Balance sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 10 - 19 |
THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)".
Objectives and activities
The Trust's objectives are threefold:-
i) To provide financial assistance by way of grants to students meeting certain eligibility criteria, who are undertaking a course of study at an educational establishment.
ii) To provide funding for exhibition places and to make Discretionary awards to students attending the King's School, Queen's School and Hammond School, Chester, subject to those students meeting certain eligibility criteria.
iii) To provide funding for such other educational need, including development and training, as the Governers in their discretion deem appropriate, either by way of direct financial assistance to the student concerned, or by making financial contributions to any institution able to demonstrate a sufficiently close connection to the student meeting the eligibility criteria.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
The trustees' overall investment strategy is to achieve an appropriate balanced return from income and capital appreciation. The market value of listed investments as at 31 March 2025 showed an increase of £69,644 compared with an increase of £324,541 in the previous year. The income yield on stocks and shares was in line with expectations.
No land and property purchases were made in the previous 5 years and £68,642 was spent on refurbishments and construction compared to £92,215 in the previous year. The trustees remain fully committed to a long-term policy of land investment and their aim is to increase the portfolio of land holdings through the strategic acquisition of tenanted farmland.
The investment properties were not revalued in the year as the trustees believe there has been no material movement in the market value giving them a total value at the year end of £9,155,000.
Financial review
Reserves policy
The Trust's reserves policy focuses on the level of "free" reserves.
The Trust retains free reserves in order to finance future plans, in line with the foundations' aims and strategic vision.
The Trustees consider that to meet these needs they should have reserves sufficient to fund their objectives of investment in agricultural land and existing property improvement in order to generate income. Free reserves were £1,167,999 at 31 March 2025 (£1,139,430 at 31 March 2024).
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Structure, governance and management
The Foundation was originally established in 1695 under the Will of Dr Robert Oldfield and is governed by a number of major schemes, the last of which was in 1965.
Co-opted Governors are elected at a meeting of the board of Governors on the basis of nominations received. Coopted Governors traditionally serve for a term of five years, however, this hasn't been the case in practice. Representative Governors appointed by Cheshire West and Chester Council and the Vestry of the United Parishes of St Michael and St Olave, Chester (now the parish of St Peter with St John, The Parish of Christchurch and the Parish of St Oswald and St Thomas of Canterbury) are appointed for a term of three years.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr D Rowlands
Mr A Connah (Appointed 11 June 2024) Mrs M Parker Councillor Mrs C Ellis Mr E C H Trevor-Barnston Mrs J Myers Mrs C Edwards Mrs E Johnson
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
Representative Governors appointed by CWAC and the Parish of St Peter with St John, the Parish of Christchurch and the Parish and St Oswald and St Thomas of Canterbury (formerly the vestry of the United Parishes of St Michael and St Olave, Chester) are appointed for a term of three years. Co-opted Governors are appointed for a term of five years.
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr D Rowlands Chairperson
19 November 2025
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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 the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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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 sufficient 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, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the 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 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Educational Foundation of Robert Oldfield (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charity’s affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees' report; or
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sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the statement of trustees' responsibilities, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https:// www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Other matters
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements 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)" (as amended) 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.
This has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with current Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
(Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of SJC, Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditor Chartered Accountants St John's Chambers Love Street Chester CH1 1QY England 19 November 2025
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
SJC, Chartered Accountants is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Current financial year Unrestricted funds 2025 Notes £ Income and endowments from: Investments 3 299,655 Option fee - Total income and endowments 299,655 Expenditure on: Raising funds 4 159,296 Charitable activities 5 111,440 Total expenditure 270,736 Net gains/(losses) on investments 10 - Net income/(expenditure) 28,919 Transfers between funds (350) Net movement in funds 7 28,569 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 April 2024 1,139,430 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 1,167,999 |
Restricted Endowment funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ - - - 170,000 - 170,000 - - 350 - 350 - - 69,644 (350) 239,644 350 - - 239,644 3,413 11,012,594 3,413 11,252,238 |
Total 2025 £ 299,655 170,000 469,655 159,296 111,790 271,086 69,644 268,213 - 268,213 12,155,437 12,423,650 |
Total 2024 £ 292,391 - |
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| 292,391 | |||
| 154,067 103,419 |
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| 257,486 | |||
| 324,541 | |||
| 359,446 - |
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| 359,446 11,795,991 |
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| 12,155,437 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Prior financial year Unrestricted funds 2024 Notes £ Income and endowments from: Investments 3 292,391 Total income and endowments 292,391 Expenditure on: Raising funds 4 154,067 Charitable activities 5 103,069 Total expenditure 257,136 Net gains/(losses) on investments 10 - Net income/(expenditure) 35,255 Transfers between funds (350) Net movement in funds 7 34,905 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 April 2023 1,104,525 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 1,139,430 |
Restricted Endowment funds funds 2024 2024 £ £ - - - - - - 350 - 350 - - 324,541 (350) 324,541 350 - - 324,541 3,413 10,688,053 3,413 11,012,594 |
Total 2024 £ 292,391 |
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| 292,391 | ||
| 154,067 103,419 |
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| 257,486 | ||
| 324,541 | ||
| 359,446 - |
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| 359,446 11,795,991 |
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| 12,155,437 |
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Investment property 12 Investments 13 Current assets Debtors 14 Investments 15 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 16 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the charity Endowment funds 17 Restricted income funds 18 Unrestricted funds 19 |
2025 £ £ 9,155,000 2,883,435 12,038,435 24,672 292,307 108,345 425,324 (40,109) 385,215 12,423,650 11,252,238 3,413 1,167,999 12,423,650 |
2024 £ £ 9,155,000 2,673,581 11,828,581 28,607 108,050 240,241 376,898 (50,042) 326,856 12,155,437 11,012,594 3,413 1,139,430 12,155,437 |
2024 £ £ 9,155,000 2,673,581 11,828,581 28,607 108,050 240,241 376,898 (50,042) 326,856 12,155,437 11,012,594 3,413 1,139,430 12,155,437 |
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| 11,828,581 326,856 |
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| 12,155,437 | |||
| 11,012,594 3,413 1,139,430 |
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| 12,155,437 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 19 November 2025
Mr D Rowlands Chairperson
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Educational Foundation of Robert Oldfield is an unincorporated Charity registered at International House, Kingsfield Court, Chester Business Park, CH4 9RE.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities 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 charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. 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 charity 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.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity 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 charity 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 charity 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.
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
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.
1.6 Investment property
Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. The surplus or deficit on revaluation is recognised in profit or loss.
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.
1.8 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.
1.9 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 in the charity's balance sheet when the charity 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.
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
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 charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.10 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 charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’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. 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 Income from investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Rental income | 221,215 | 224,055 |
| Income from listed investments | 76,289 | 67,359 |
| Other income | 2,151 | 977 |
| 299,655 | 292,391 |
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4 Expenditure on raising funds
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising and publicity | ||
| Repairs and renewals | 68,642 | 92,215 |
| Rates | 78 | 2,270 |
| Insurance | 19,767 | 18,933 |
| 88,487 | 113,418 | |
| Trading costs | ||
| Professional activities | 34,917 | 24,085 |
| Investment management | 35,892 | 16,564 |
| Total costs | 159,296 | 154,067 |
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
5 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Grants to individuals Grants to institutions Share of governance costs 2025 2025 2025 £ £ £ Direct costs The King's School, Chester - Share of income in accordance with the charity's scheme. - - - Grant funding of activities (see note ) 81,494 350 - Share of support and governance costs (see note 6) Governance - - 29,946 81,494 350 29,946 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds 81,494 - 29,946 Restricted funds - 350 - 81,494 350 29,946 |
Total Grants to individuals Grants to institutions The King's School, Chester Share of governance costs 2025 2024 2024 2024 2024 £ £ £ £ £ - - - 10,717 - 81,844 61,200 350 - - 29,946 - - - 31,152 111,790 61,200 350 10,717 31,152 111,440 61,200 - 10,717 31,152 350 - 350 - - 111,790 61,200 350 10,717 31,152 |
Total 2024 £ 10,717 61,550 31,152 |
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| 103,419 | ||
| 103,069 350 |
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| 103,419 |
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
6 Support costs allocated to activities
| 6 Support costs allocated to activities |
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| 2025 £ Basis of allocation Audit fees Governance 5,676 Bank charges Governance 270 Clerk's fees Governance 23,700 Miscellaneous Governance 300 29,946 Analysed between: Charitable activities 29,946 Grants paid from restricted fund in the financial year amounted to £350 (2024 - £350). All other expenditure in this and the previous financial year was from unrestricted funds 7 Net movement in funds 2025 £ The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Fees payable for the audit of the charity's financial statements 5,676 |
2024 £ 6,864 295 23,766 227 |
| 31,152 | |
| 31,152 | |
| 2024 £ 6,864 |
8 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
9 Employees
There were no employees during the year or previous year.
10 Gains and losses on investments
| Endowment | Endowment | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Gains/(losses) arising on: | £ | £ |
| Revaluation of investments | 50,176 | 284,485 |
| Sale of investments | 19,468 | 40,056 |
| 69,644 | 324,541 |
11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12 Investment property
| Investment property | |
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| 2025 | |
| £ | |
| Fair value | |
| At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 | 9,155,000 |
The investment properties are included within the financial statements at open market value and were last revalued as at 18 August 2021.
13 Fixed asset investments
| Cost or valuation At 1 April 2024 Additions Valuation changes Disposals At 31 March 2025 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 14 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 15 Current asset investments Unlisted investments |
Listed investments £ 2,673,581 606,300 50,176 (446,622) 2,883,435 2,883,435 2,673,581 2025 2024 £ £ 2,214 6,421 9,606 9,606 12,852 12,580 24,672 28,607 2025 2024 £ £ 292,307 108,050 |
Listed investments £ 2,673,581 606,300 50,176 (446,622) 2,883,435 2,883,435 2,673,581 2025 2024 £ £ 2,214 6,421 9,606 9,606 12,852 12,580 24,672 28,607 2025 2024 £ £ 292,307 108,050 |
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| 2,883,435 | ||
| 2,883,435 | ||
| 2,673,581 | ||
| 2024 £ 6,421 9,606 12,580 |
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| 28,607 | ||
| 2024 £ 108,050 |
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Notes Deferred income Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals |
2025 £ 23,203 10,066 1,800 5,040 40,109 |
2024 £ - 32,581 10,717 6,744 |
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| 50,042 |
17 Endowment funds
Endowment funds represent assets which must be held permanently by the charity. Income arising on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity and is included as unrestricted income. Any capital gains or losses arising on the assets form part of the fund.
| Permanent endowments General fund The Charity for the Vicar and Ecclesiastical Purposes The Charity for Apprentices Previous year: Permanent endowments General fund The Charity for the Vicar and Ecclesiastical Purposes The Charity for Apprentices |
At 1 April 2024 £ 11,009,626 723 2,245 11,012,594 At 1 April 2023 £ 10,685,085 723 2,245 10,688,053 |
Incoming resources £ 170,000 - - 170,000 Incoming resources £ - - - - |
Gains and losses At 31 March 2025 £ £ 69,644 11,249,270 - 723 - 2,245 69,644 11,252,238 Gains and losses At 31 March 2024 £ £ 324,541 11,009,626 - 723 - 2,245 324,541 11,012,594 |
Gains and losses At 31 March 2025 £ £ 69,644 11,249,270 - 723 - 2,245 69,644 11,252,238 Gains and losses At 31 March 2024 £ £ 324,541 11,009,626 - 723 - 2,245 324,541 11,012,594 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,012,594 |
The Charity for the Vicar and Ecclesiastical Purpose was established under a Scheme dated 11 June 1841, as amended. The purpose of the Scheme is to pay a yearly sum to the Vicar of the United Ecclesiastical Parish of St Michael and St Olave, Chester. (now the Parish of St Peter with St John. the Parish of Christchurch and the Parish of St Oswald and St Thomas of Canterbury). The residue of income is to be applied for religious and charitable purposes in connection with the Church of England in the area of the former Team Parish.
The Charity for Apprentices was established under a Scheme dated 30 April 1962 for the purpose of assisting persons under 25 years of age who are in need of financial assistance and who are preparing for or engaged in any profession, trade, occupation or service.
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
| The Parish of St Oswald & St Thomas of Canterbury The Charity for Apprentices Previous year: The Parish of St Oswald & St Thomas of Canterbury The Charity for Apprentices |
At 1 April 2024 Resources expended £ £ 1,055 (350) 2,358 - 3,413 (350) At 1 April 2023 Resources expended £ £ 1,055 (350) 2,358 - 3,413 (350) |
Transfers At 31 March 2025 £ £ 350 1,055 - 2,358 350 3,413 Transfers At 31 March 2024 £ £ 350 1,055 - 2,358 350 3,413 |
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The balance on the fund for the Charity for the three incumbents and ecclesiastical purposes represents the balance of income held for working purposes.
The balance on the fund for the Charity for Apprentices also represents the balance of income held for working purposes.
19 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| General funds Previous year: General funds |
At 1 April 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended £ £ £ 1,139,430 299,655 (270,736) At 1 April 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended £ £ £ 1,104,525 292,391 (257,136) |
Transfers At 31 March 2025 £ £ (350) 1,167,999 Transfers At 31 March 2024 £ £ (350) 1,139,430 |
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THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ROBERT OLDFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
20 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ At 31 March 2025: Investment properties - Investments - Current assets/(liabilities) 1,167,999 1,167,999 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ At 31 March 2024: Investment properties - Investments - Current assets/(liabilities) 1,139,430 1,139,430 |
Restricted Endowment funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ - 9,155,000 - 2,883,435 3,413 (786,197) 3,413 11,252,238 Restricted Endowment funds funds 2024 2024 £ £ - 9,155,000 - 2,673,581 3,413 (815,987) 3,413 11,012,594 |
Total 2025 £ 9,155,000 2,883,435 385,215 |
|---|---|---|
| 12,423,650 | ||
| Total 2024 £ 9,155,000 2,673,581 326,856 |
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| 12,155,437 |
21 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).
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