SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
REPORT AND FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr MARCH 2024
CHARITY NO. 526205
CROSSLEY AND DAVIS
Chartered Accountants
Ground Floor. Seneca House
Unks Point. Amy Johnson Way
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 2FF

SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
REPORT AND FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
CONTENTS
PAGE
Trustees, Annual Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Flnancial Attivities
Balance Sheet
Notes forming part of the Financlal Statements
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SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
The Trustees present their report along with financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31st
March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set
out on page 8 and comply with the Charity's Trust Deed and applicable law.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS
NAMES OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES WHO MANAGE THE CHARITY
Trustee Name
N. Law
S. Brownwood
Dr. H. Miller
E, Wilcockson Bowers
A, Coyle
C. L. Morrell
Office
Chairman
Treasurer
Trustee
Vice-chair
Trustee
Trustee
TRUSTEES FOR THE CHARITY
The property owned by the Trust is registered at the Land Registry. Or. H. Miller, N. Law, S. Brownwood, E.
Wilcockson Bower5, A.Coyle and C.L Morrell have served as appointed Trustees for the Charity during the
year.
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
10 Bennett Avenue
Blackpool, FYI 4DP
NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ADVISERS
Type of Advlser
NamÈ
Address
50licitor
Vincents
Guild Chambers
4 Winckley Square
Preston
PRI 3JJ
Independent Examiner
Peter 5warbrick B Sc {Honsl, FCA
Chartered Accountant
Crossley & Davis
Chartered Accountants
Ground Floor, Seneca House
Links Point, Amy Johnson Way
Blackpool, FY4 2FF

SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ADVISERS lcontinued
Stockbrokers
Rathbones
8 Finsbury Circus
London EC2M 7AZ
Bankers
National Westminster Bank
P.0. Box I
20 Corporation Street
Blackpool, FYI IEL
DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARITY'S TRUSTS
The Swallowdale Children's Trust is constituted under a Trust Deed dated 23rd February 1978 and is a
registered charity number 526205.
Trustees are appointed by the Board of Trustee5 and serve indefinitely.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objects of the Charity are to consider applications of 'Chlldren and Young People in Need,. The upper
age limit for recipients is 25 and the operating area Is the Boroughs of Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde.
The Trustees meet bi-monthly to discuss and approve application5 for grants. The criteria is that the
receipt of money from Swallowdale will benefit the child or young person in a way that Is riot available
from family or community Sources.
The Trustees also assist other charities working with young people where their work is related to the
Trusts operating area.
The Trustees are actively working with Social Workers, Health Visitors and schools in seeking worthwhile
recipients of grants. They particularly wish to assist disadvantaged young people with their educational
and social development.
The Trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commi55ion'5 guidance on public benefit in deciding
what activities the Charity should undertake.
TRUSTEE SELECTION
Trustees are appointed by the Board from people who have shown an interest in the objects of the Trust.

SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
RESERVES
The alm of the trust is that investment income should cover current grants. Cash balances are being run
down as Grant Expenditure has increased in recent years. A portion of investment is held in readily
saleable shares so that any temporary cash shortages can be funded.
Grants Made
Durin8 the year total grants of £74,298 were made to individuals to relieve hardship, from £36,687 in the
prior year as a consequence of the cost-of-living crisis. These included Grants to local Youth and Toddler
Groups.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The increase in Grants awarded put considerable pressure on the Charit¢s liquid resources. Overall
Investment income remained strong and increased on prior year to £38,150. Investment assets held also
increased in value on prior year to £926,836.
The Charity was established Lbnder the Will of Miss Sarah Massey who died in 1898. The Capital Fund now
amounts to £974,696 and this generates income which is used in accordance with the objects of the
Charity.
There are no restrictions on the Charity's power to invest.
The investment policy is to provide for a continuing income in real terms.

SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
RESPONSIBILITIES OFTHE TRUSTEES
The Trustees are required by the Charities Act 2011 and the Statements of Recommended Practice for
Charities to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected
to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable accountlng standards and applicable
law. The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affair5 of the
charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:_
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
state whether applicable accounting standards and statement5 of recommended practice have
been followed subject to any 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 not continue In operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accountancy records which 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 Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detettion of fraud and other
irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:.
there is no relevant informatlon of which the Charlty's independent examiner is unaware,. and
the Trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any
relevant information and to establish that the independent examiner is aware of that information.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Nigel Law - Trustee
Date , 31st January 2025

SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
INDEPENDETr￿ EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Swallowdale Children's Trust (the Trust) for
the year ended 315t March 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 12.
Responsibilities and basls of report
A5 the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
Wtth the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trustee's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the 2011
Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
111 accountin8 records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
121 the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
13) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements toncerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulation 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part
of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Peter Swarbrlck B sc IHonsl FCA
Crossley & Davis
Ground Floor, Seneca House
Links Point, Amy John50n Way
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 2FF
5t
Date . 31 January 2025

SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Note5
Restrirted Total
Funds 2024
Restricted Total
Funds Z023
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
Income and Endowments
Investment income
Other incoming resources
26,150
23,096
Total Incoming Resources
Expenditure
Investment management ¢05t
Charitable activities
Governance costs
1,788
74,298
1,870
36,687
Total Expendlture
Net {outgoings} before other
recognlsed gains and losses
147,0721
{15,2841
OTHER RECOGNISED GAIN5 AND LOSSES
GaSns on investment
Net realised gains
Net unrealised Ilossesl/ gains
62,771
3,012
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
15,699
193,6761
Reconciliation of Funds
Fund balances brought forward 1st April 2023
959 912
1053 588
Fund balances carried forward at 31st March 2024
The notes on pages 9 to 12 form part of these accounts

SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2024
Notes
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investments
41,835
924 676
44,249
896 325
966 511
940 574
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
3,284
6,390
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Creditors: Amounts falling due
within one year
Net Current Assets
113,883)
112,8681
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
975 611
959 912
The funds of the charity:
Restricted Income funds
975 611
959 912
Total Charity Funds
Approved by the Board of Trustees on the 31. January 2025 and si8ned on its behalf by
Stephen Brownwood - Trustee
Nigel Law- Trustee
The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these account5

SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
BASIS OF PREPARATION
Basis of Accountlng
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention lexcept
for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value) in accordance
with The Charities Act 2011, and Accounting and Reporting by charities: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with
FRS 102 Charities SORP IFR51021
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Incoming Resources
Investment income is accounted for in the period in which the Charity is entitled to receipt.
Investment gains and10sses include any gain or1055 on the sale of investments and any gain or loss
resulting from revaluing Investments to market value at the end of the year.
Expenditure and Liabllltles
Expenditure is included on an accruals basis.
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to pay out resources.
Costs of generating funds comprise those costs directly attributable to managing the investment
portfolio and ralsing investment income.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is conveyed to the recipient.
Governance costs comprises costs for the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the
costs of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional
matters.

SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity are capitalised if they can be used for more than one
vear and cost at least £500. They are valued at cost or a reasonable value on receipt.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, le55 Its estimated residual value,
over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Furniture and equipment
Land and buildings
15°A reducing balance basis
2% straight line basis
Fixed Asset Investments
Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end.
Other investment assets are included at trustees, best estimate of market value,
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Dividend - U.K. Equities, Overseas Securities and interest
Bank interest
25,881
269
23,017
79
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COSTS
Investment management fees
Charitable Activities
Grant making
GOVERNANCE COSTS
Advertising costs
Depreciation (note 61
Insurance
Secretarws Remuneration
Independent Examinerfs charges (note 5.11
Printing, postage and stationery
Sundries
2,414
532
3,000
3,120
2,417
787
5,400
3,060
69
159

SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNT5
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
DETAILS OF CERTAIN ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE
Fees for examination of the accounts
2024
2023
Independent examinerfs fees for reporting
on the accounts
450
450
Other fees paid to the independent examiner
TANGIBLE ASSETS
Land and
Buildings
Furniture and
Equipment
Total
Cost:
Balance at 1st April 2023
and 31st March 2024
120 953
134 113
Depreciation:
Brought forward at 1st April 2023
Charge for the year
76,800
13,064
14
87,447
Carried forward at 31st March 2024
Net book value as at 315t March 2024
Net book value as at 31st March 2023
Depreciation rate
2%SL
15°A RB
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SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
INVESTMENT ASSETS
2024
2023
Foxed Asset Investments
Market value 1st April 2023
Additions
Disposals
Net realised gains
Net unrealised losses
896.325
1,002,863
134,4201
62,771
128,146)
3,012
Market value 31st March 2024
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Cost as at 31st March 2023
792 223
831087
Analysis of Investments
Market Value at year end
Investments listed on a recognised stock
exchange or held in common investment
funds, open ended investment companies,
unit trusts or other collective investment
schemes.
926,836
896,325
Cash held as part of the investment portfolio
Total
24
Material Investment Holdings
No investments were above the materiality rate of
5% of the value of the portfolio other than investments in Unit Trusts.
DEBTORS
2024
2023
Rent
Insurance
3,000
284
6,000
390
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SWALLOWDALE CHILDREN'S TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
2024
2023
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE
WITHIN ONE YEAR
Grants payable
Secretary's remuneration
3,000
4,603
Accrued:
Independent Examiner's charBe
National Westminster Bank
Rathbone Investment Management
3,000
6,280
2,880
5,385
9,280
8,265
10. CASH AT BANK
National Westminster Bank- Business Reserve Account
Rathbone Investment Management- Dealing Account
21,859
21,522
11. TRUSTEE EXPENSES AND REMUNERATION
No expenses and remuneration were paid to the trustees.
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no transactions with related parties during the year.
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