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2020-12-31-accounts

THE DAWSON AND FOWLER FOUNDATION

ACCOUNTS AND REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 DECEMBER 2020

A REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 527867

Cound & Co LLP Chartered Accountants 1 Princes Court Royal Way Loughborough Leics LE11 5XR Tel: 01509 214163

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THE DAWSON AND FOWLER FOUNDATION

Page
Contents 1
Trustees’ Report 2 - 6
Independent Examiner’s Report 7
Receipts and Payments Account 8
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 9
Notes to the Accounts 10 - 12

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THE DAWSON & FOWLER FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

1) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

i) Trustees

Five Representative Trustees serving three year terms appointed by Loughborough Borough Council (now Charnwood Borough Council) and

Seven Co-optative Trustees serving five year terms to be appointed by resolution of the Trustees.

Mrs Sam Biswas: Community Liaison Officer (Co-op until January 2024) 58 Limehurst Avenue, Loughborough, LE11 1PF

Mrs Joanne Blyth: Student Finance Officer (Co-op until September 2023) 50 Abberton Way, Loughborough, LE11 4NX

Cllr Leigh Harper-Davies, Councillor (Rep until June 2021) 3 Iris Close, Mountsorrel, LE12 7FT

Elliot Stephen Harris Esq: Chartered Accountant (Co-op until August 2022) 40 North St, Barrow upon Soar, Leics. LE12 8QA

Mrs Ann Maddocks: Retired Deputy Headteacher, (Co-op until November 2022) 1, Church St, Hathern, Leics. LE12 5LA (Chairman)

Cllr Pauline Ranson: Semi Retired Nurse (Rep until June 2021) Rose Cottage, 33 South Street, Barrow upon Soar, Leics, LE12 8LY

Mrs Christine Scoggins: Retired (Co-op until September 2025) 18 Tynedale Road, Loughborough, LE11 3TA

Kieron Dermot Shaw Esq: MBE, Retired Found. Secy & Treasurer (Co-op until September 2022) 27a Brook Lane, Loughborough. LE11 3RA

Cllr Margaret Smidowicz: Councillor (Rep until June 2021) 11 Charnwood Road, Loughborough, LE11 2BN

Marion Smith: Retired Pharmacist (Resigned May 2020) 94 Herrick Road, Loughborough, LE11 2BT

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THE DAWSON & FOWLER FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

1) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS (continued)

i) Trustees

The Trustees give their services freely and do not claim expenses.

ii) The charity registration number is 527867

iii) Clerk to the Trustees:

Mrs L Cutler Century House, Breedon Lane, Tonge, Derbyshire, DE73 8BA

(The Clerk’s home address is considered to be the office of the Foundation)

The Clerk is the Foundation’s only member of staff and is a part-time appointment. The Clerk is responsible for the day to day administration of the Foundation and receives an honorarium for this service. This is listed in the accounts.

iv) Bankers

The Royal Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh

v) Reporting Accountant

D R Gradon, Esq, Cound & Co LLP, 1 Princes Court, Royal Way, Loughborough, LE11 5XR

vi) Other Professional Advisers to the Trustees.

Legal Adviser: Bird, Wilford & Sale, Solicitors

Property Management: Mather Jamie Ltd, Chartered Surveyors and Huntley’s Estate Agents

Investments: Nathan Darby, Rathbones, Birmingham, Stockbroker

Insurance: David Brown, Esq, Independent Insurance Bureau Ltd

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THE DAWSON & FOWLER FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

2) STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Dawson & Fowler Foundation was formed by a scheme dated 23 August 1956 by the amalgamation of:

The founders bequeathed the properties in Churchgate to a ‘competent number of trustees, not less than twelve’ and charged them with the financial duty of supporting ‘an apprentice to learn some trade in the city of London or elsewhere.’ Since the original bequest made in the seventeenth century, and particularly since its revision in 1956, the aims of the Foundation have been extended to embrace all young people in Loughborough and Hathern from needy backgrounds with residential qualifications in their pursuit of higher education.

The Trustees endeavour to use the rents from the Churchgate properties according to the wishes of the founders. Any significant surplus is invested and, as a result, there is now a portfolio of shares producing dividends for distribution or further investment. Sums held at the bank also earn interest.

ii) Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees.

Of the twelve trustees, five are appointed by Charnwood Borough Council and are termed Representative Trustees. The others are Co-optative Trustees and these are chosen either because of their knowledge of the area’s schools and colleges or their general commercial expertise. A candidate for a vacancy is given an over-view of the Foundation together with copies of the Trust Deeds, minutes of recent meetings and the last annual report. An informal meeting is also arranged with the Clerk to answer any questions the candidate may have.

Decisions are made according to the majority vote on a resolution at a meeting of the trustees. Occasionally, where time is short, a decision will be delegated to a sub-committee appointed by the trustees. This is reported to the next meeting for approval.

iii) Organisation

Meetings of the Trustees: The Trustees have meetings quarterly. There is also an annual meeting in January to review the performance of the previous year and to decide on expenditure levels for the current year.

Sub-committees:

iv) Risk Identification and Management.

The Trustees confirm that the major risks to which the charity is exposed have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks.

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THE DAWSON & FOWLER FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

3) OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The Trustees believe their task is to distribute available funds according to the wishes of the original benefactors, albeit according to the current needs of young people and not those of 300 years ago when the charity was founded. However, distribution is always made within the rules of the charity. Indeed, recent requests have been received from individuals using the internet or who have researched directories of charities offering grant-aid. In practice, however, the bulk of the applications are received as a result of supportive members of staff in high schools and colleges approaching parents and/or pupils in confidence and pointing them in our direction.

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities and policies.

The Trustees carry out these objectives by:-

i) School Uniform Support.

Pupils in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 can apply once in every 12 months for assistance with the purchase of school uniform. Grants currently have a maximum value of £100.

ii) Other School Grants

Amounts are allocated annually to the local Senior Schools and Academies, to be used to support students in need. Grants may be awarded for the cost of residential courses, educational visits, interview expenses, textbooks and equipment for sport, music and other activities.

The maximum grant per individual should not exceed £200 without permission of the Trustees.

The sums allotted for 2020 were:

Loughborough Schools Foundation £7000 Charnwood College £2500 De Lisle College £1000 Limehurst Academy £2000 Rawlins Academy £1000 Woodbrook Vale High School £2000 Ashmount School £500 Trinity College £500 Maplewell Hall School £500

iii) Scholarships to the Endowed Schools.

The following grants for fees are committed:

a) Approx. £830 per term until the summer term 2020 b) £1200 per term for maximum of 7 years.

iv) Other Grants.

The Trustees consider applications from students in higher education, apprentices, young people involved in Scouting, Guiding, sports activities, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme etc in the usual way and make awards as they deem appropriate. Where these are school based, they may be funded from the lump sum. Young people who join voluntary organisations that require a uniform may also be helped with its provision.

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THE DAWSON & FOWLER FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

4) ACHIEVEMENTS, PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

i) Income and Distribution of Funds

During this year of Covid restrictions and lockdowns the Trustees reassessed criteria for grants, to enable assistance to as many individuals as possible under the circumstances.

As schools were not able to organise educational trips, the number of applications decreased, however the Trustees were able to consider grants for stationery and electronic devices to assist students with distance or home learning.

During the non-lockdown summer months an increased number of families were able to be assisted with grants for school uniform ready for the start of the autumn term.

The Foundation continued to support two students attending The Loughborough Schools Foundation with contributions towards their fees.

The businesses in the two retail properties (hairdresser and beautician) that provide income for the Foundation were affected by the lockdowns as they were unable to operate for most of the year. It was a priority of the Trustees that the longstanding tenants of the properties should not be liable for the payment of rents whilst their businesses were closed. This resulted in a significant reduction of income for the charity, however other income from the investments and the two residential flats was unaffected, thus enabling the Trustees to consider all grant applications received.

ii) Fund Raising

Income comes from the rental of the Church Gate properties, dividends from our quoted investments and bank interest. The properties’ income is reviewed periodically to ensure the rents are at the market rate.

iii) Reserves Policy, Designated Funds and the Foundation’s Future Plans.

The Trustees aims are:

The investment portfolio was transferred to Rathbones, Birmingham at the end of the year, as was agreed by the Trustees after their review in 2019.

We are aware that the present Covid 19 pandemic is likely to have a significant impact on the charity both in terms of a reduction in our investments and more significantly in our income. The trustees will of course monitor the situation closely but whilst we may not be able to offer support to our beneficiaries in the same quantum for a short period of time we aim to continue to support as many people as possible until income levels recover.”

As the Foundation’s main sources of income is their investments, the free reserves consist of the current bank balances, less the designated fund.

The Trustees believe that it is appropriate to have free reserves of not less than one year’s expenditure plus £15,000 as an additional reserve for emergency property repairs. Therefore, at current levels free reserves of not less than £50,000 are appropriate.

………………………………

Mrs Ann Maddocks Chairman

22 June 2021

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

THE DAWSON AND FOWLER FOUNDATION

I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2020 which are set out on pages 8 to 12.

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 statement

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:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:

  2. to keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or

  4. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

D R Gradon MCA FCA Cound & Co LLP Chartered Accountants 1 Princes Court Royal Way Loughborough Leics LE11 5XR

22 June 2021

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THE DAWSON & FOWLER FOUNDATION

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT - FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

RECEIPTS
Rents 55,55a, 56, 56a Churchgate & Car Park to rear
Insurance Receipts
Bank Interest
Dividends
Sales of Investments
Donation
PAYMENTS
Direct Charitable Expenditure:
Grants
Repairs & Building Insurance
Purchase of Investments
Other Expenditure:
Management & Administration
Surplus of receipts over payments
Bank balance b/fwd
Bank balance c/fwd		 Notes
2
3		 2020
23283.78
-
88.19
7016.37
18372.53
-
_
48760.87
_
23902.35
7377.11
-
10390.56
_
£41670.02
_
7090.85
65869.03
_
£72959.88
_		 2019
41394.43
1770.05
180.68
17633.05
24484.63
25.00
_
85487.84
_		 2019
27965.23
6500.54
23299.27
13928.08
_
£71693.12
_
13794.72
52074.31
_
£65869.03
_

Approved by the trustees on 22 June 2021 and signed on their behalf by:

………………………………

Mrs Ann Maddocks Chairman

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THE DAWSON & FOWLER FOUNDATION

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020

FIXED ASSETS
Investment Properties
Investments in Quoted Shares
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
Designated Fund		 Notes
2020
2019
6
395000.00
440725.50
4
205009.00
251416.00
_
_
600009.00
692141.50
5
72959.88
65869.03
_
_
£672968.88
£758010.53
_
_
7
672968.88
758010.53
7
-
-
_
_
£672968.88
£758010.53
_
_		 2019

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THE DAWSON & FOWLER FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1) Accounting Policies

Direct Charitable Expenditure 2020 2019
Grants:
Scholarships & Grants: Loughborough Schools Foundation 4124.00 11687.20
Grants to State Schools 3042.92 6012.99
Grants to Individuals 200.00 851.21
Grants for School Uniform 16535.43 9413.83
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£23902.35
__		 £27965.23
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2) Direct Charitable Expenditure

Management and Administration of the Charity 2020 2019
Computer Software 121.65 -
Rent Collection (incl £500 retainers) 1731.88 3569.67
Clerk’s Honorarium 5000.00 5000.00
Postage, Stationery and Gifts 203.83 109.17
P O Box No 270.00 267.00
Accountancy Fee 888.00 888.00
Trustees’ Indemnity Insurance 204.20 376.92
Lease Renewal Fee 900.00 906.00
Website Cost 43.00 40.00
Investment Management Fees 1028.00 2771.32
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£10390.56
_		 £13928.08
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3) Management and Administration of the Charity

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THE DAWSON & FOWLER FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

4)
a)
b)		 Investments in Quoted Shares
Portfolio schedule (Market Value)
Prudential (500 Ord)
HSBC Holdings (1600 Ord)
Vodaphone (4359 Ord)
GlaxoSmith Kline (700 Ord)
BP (830 Ord)
ITV (4600 Ord)
Aberdeen Standard Equity (2050 Ord)
Acorn Income Fund (2500 Ord)
Anglo Pacific Group (4100 Ord)
Axa Fund Manager Group (8678.79)
Bruntwood Investments Bond (10000)
Howden Joinery (1400 Ord)
Superdry (1250 Ord))
Bodycote (850 Ord)
Electrocomponents (1650 Ord)
Goodwin (215 Ord)
Koninklijke Philips (204)
Smith (DS) (2000 Ord)
Newriver Retail (2775)
Supermarket Income (10000 Ord)
Renishaw (200 Ord)
Rio Tinto (225 Ord)
Royal Dutch Shell (405 Ord)
Standard Life Aberdeen (1431 Ord)
Portmeirion Group (450 Ord)
Synthomer plc (1650 Ord)
TP Icap Plc (1700 Ord)
WH Smith (600 Ord)
BB Healthcare Trust (9500 Ord)
RPS Group (4300 Ord)
Volution plc (365 Ord)
Portfolio reconciliation
Valuation b/fwd
Sales in year at valuation
Purchases in year at cost
Unrealised (loss)/profit during the year
Valuation c/fwd		 2020
Market Value
6735.00
6062.00
5272.00
9394.00
2115.00
4913.00
6345.00
8063.00
5240.00
-
-
9654.00
3083.00
6337.00
14363.00
6558.00
7994.00
7492.00
2348.00
10650.00
11520.00
12308.00
5101.00
4025.00
2250.00
7418.00
4049.00
5663.00
16863.00
3010.00
10184.00
_
£205009.00
_
251416.00
(18758)
-
(27649)
_
£205009.00
_		 2019
Market Value
7245.00
8470.00
6397.00
12453.00
3914.00
6946.00
8467.00
10150.00
7872.00
8586.00
10173.00
9416.00
6294.00
8092.00
11180.00
6407.00
7380.00
7684.00
5564.00
10950.00
7536.00
10132.00
9070.00
4695.00
3600.00
5838.00
6948.00
9750.00
13490.00
7336.00
9381.00
_
£251416.00
_
222418.00
(21945.00)
23299.00
27644.00
_
£251416.00
_

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THE DAWSON & FOWLER FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

5) Cash at Bank 2020 2019
Royal Bank of Scotland - Business A/c 26609.20 36677.00
Current A/c 3570.09 3577.47
CCCA Investment Management – COIF Charities Deposit Fund 21354.55 21299.56
Rathbones Client Account 21426.04 4315.00
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£72959.88
__		 £65869.03
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6) Investment Properties 2020 2019
55 & 55a Churchgate (at valuation) - 200000.00
56 & 56a Churchgate (at valuation) - 225000.00
Land at rear of Churchgate (at cost) - 15725.50
Total valuation 395000.00 -
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£395000.00
___		 £440725.50
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The properties were valued by Mather Jamie on 6 February 2020. The valuation is for all the properties.

7) Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds Unrestricted Unrestricted
General Designated Total
Funds Funds Funds
Investment Properties 395000.00 - 395000.00
Quoted Investments 205009.00 - 205009.00
Cash at Bank 72959.88 - 72959.88
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£672968.88
___		 £-
__		 £672968.88
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