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2023-04-05-accounts

THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION TRUSTEES' REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

Charity No 528253

THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

CONTENTS
Page
Charity Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Unrestricted Funds
8
Restricted Funds
9
Endowment Funds
10
Notes to the Accounts 11 to 21
Independent Examiner’s Report 22

THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION CHARITY REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

Charity No. 528253

TRUSTEES SERVING IN YEAR TO 5 APRIL 2023 AT DATE OF APPROVAL OF TRUSTEES’ REPORT UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED

Ex Officio Trustees The Mayor ofNewark – Cllr P Ball – Appointed 14 May 2023
TheMayor of Newark -Cllr L Goff– Appointed 8 May 2022,
Resigned 14 May 2023
The Mayor of Newark – Cllr L Geary – Resigned 8 May 2022
The Rector of Newark – Reverend C Lion
Nottinghamshire County Council Trustees Cllr S Smith
Newark Town Council Trustees J Baggaley – Resigned 1 June 2023
Cllr J Henderson – Resigned 1 June 2023
D Moore – Appointed 1 June 2023
E Copper – Appointed 1 June 2023
District Church Council Trustees JHowlett
Co-optative Trustees M D Beaumont CBE(Chairman until 22 November 2022)
A J Fearn (Chairman from 22 November 2022)
J IDerry (Vice Chairman)
G S CartledgeCBE
M FurnessKC
R L Watkinson
N Wild
Clerk to the Trustees MrsA Allison
Administrator Duncan & Toplis -14 London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire,
NG14 1TW
Charity Offices Olympic House, Doddington Road, Lincoln LN63SE
Independent Examiner Adrian Haigh, Stephenson Nuttall &Co., Chartered Accountants,
6/8 Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG241AX
Bankers National Westminster BankPlc
1 Market Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG241DY
Property Agents Brown & Co., The Old Bakery, 3 NormanWay,Melton Mowbray,
LE131JE
Investment Advisors Brewin Dolphin SecuritiesLtd.
Olympic House, Doddington Road, Lincoln, LN63SE

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THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2023. The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting Policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and in accordance with the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS 102).

Objectives and Activities for the Public Benefit

Subject to payments to the Charity called Magnus Charity number 222545 (referred to as Non-Education Account in the Financial Statements) the main objects of the Charity are broadly as follows: -

The objects of the Magnus Charity number 222545 are to apply three eights of the clear yearly income of The Magnus Educational Foundation as follows:

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust's aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting the grant making policy for the year.

Grant Making Policy

The Trustees consider specific applications, relevant to the charitable objectives of the Foundation, from the Song School, the Church and the Magnus Church of England School. The Trustees encourage the recipients of special grants to provide reports of their subsequent achievements.

The Magnus Charity grant payments are made annually to the appropriate recipients prescribed by the scheme. These payments are made in their entirety normally in November following the year end of 5 April.

Achievements and Performance

The Trustees consider that the performance of the Charity this year has been satisfactory.

The following grants were charged to the Education Account: -

Institution:

The Magnus Church of England School:

Institution:
The Magnus Church of England School:
General Grant
Music Tuition Grant
Newark Team PCC – Choral Scholarships

Music Tuition Wages Grant
 8,400
25,830
5,100
7,020

46,350
Individuals:
Pupils of the Magnus Church of England School:
Grants to Pupils 19 x £250
 4,750

51,100

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In addition, the Education Account provided funds for the expenses of the Song School of £17,288, and Song School Master Grant of £30,500. The Education Account also provided a grant of £10,500 for rowing tuition to the Magnus Church of England Academy.

The following grants were charged to the Non-Education Account Scholarship Fund, for which an advance of £30,000 was paid during the year leaving £43,791 to be paid in the year to 5 April 2023 to the prescribed recipients of the Magnus Charity:

of the MagnusCharity:

(1) Choristers and Low Boys
(2) Parish Clerk, Sexton and Vergers

(3) Repairs to Parish Church
(4) Newark Hospital

 £
16,398
16,398
16,398
24,597
73,791

Financial Review

Review of financial performance

The Statement of Financial Activities indicates Total Income of £228,927 (2022 - £232,090) and Total Expenditure of £293,793 (2022 - £238,301). Total Expenditure includes Charitable Activities of £216,029 (2022 - £180,115). The Trustees are able to transfer £122,987 to the Educational Account and £73,791 to the Non-Educational Account for the year, as shown on page 8.

Investment Policy and Performance

The Charity is reliant on the income from investments. The investment income is broadly received from stock exchange investments and securities, bank interest and rental income.

The Trustees have appointed qualified professional advisors as detailed on page 1 to manage the investments. Brown & Co manage the agricultural and commercial property in accordance with their tender for this work. Brewin Dolphin Securities Ltd manage the security investments on the terms of the Investment Policy Statement submitted to them by the Trustees in accordance with the Trustee Act 2000. The Trustees intend that the real value of their assets be maintained and enhanced over the long term by investment comprising equities, fixed income stock, agricultural and commercial property.

The current stock market portfolio objective is for a balance between income and capital growth with a medium risk preference. In the year to 5 April 2023 the stock market remained volatile. The world was buffeted by economic and geopolitical shocks, which created very challenging conditions for investors. The stockbrokers continued to actively manage the portfolio and during the course of the year the investments showed a revaluation loss of £43,064, as shown on page 6. Net losses on revaluation and on investment asset disposals of £13,528 were debited to Unrestricted Funds. Net losses on revaluation and on investment asset disposals of £29,536 were debited to Endowment Funds.

There was a decrease in total investment income of £175 compared to the previous year. The investment income received for the year amounted to £228,927 compared with £229,102 in the previous year. There was an increase in dividend income of £4,678. Bank interest received increased by £3,167. Rental income decreased by £8,020, due to a property being vacant at the end of the year.

Risk Management

The Trustees have examined the major strategic business and operational risks which the Charity faces and confirm that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks. The future remains somewhat uncertain and the charity's aims and objectives may be limited financially in the short term, but the resources of the Foundation are sufficiently diverse to enable the Financial Forecast for 2023-2024 to be formulated on a prudent basis whilst still meeting the basic annual commitments.

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THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - continued YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

Reserves Policy

Endowment Funds

The sum of £6,322,873 (2022: £6,430,874) is held in Permanent Endowment for the provision of income for the Charity. Investments representing the fund may be changed from time to time but cannot be distributed to beneficiaries.

Restricted Income Funds

The Non - Educational Account transfer from general account of £73,791 less £30,000 paid in the year, is payable at 5 April 2023 and is included within creditors (see note 11). As a result, there is a nil balance at 5 April 2023. The amount payable is distributed in its entirety normally in November following the April year end.

Unrestricted Income Fund - Estate Maintenance Fund

The Charity has an Estate Maintenance Fund for the purpose of providing for the maintenance, repair and improvement of its property (excluding the Song School land and buildings). Some of the buildings the Charity owns are old and the Trustees consider it necessary to provide for their repair and maintenance. The Trustees are anticipating that there will be repairs required on the Everton Estate which may amount to the sum set aside on the Estate Maintenance Fund.

Unrestricted Income Fund - Education Account

The Trustees are aware that they need to improve and maintain the Song School which is a Grade II Listed Building and falls within Newark Town Centre Conservation Area. Large amounts of money have been spent in the past on the Song School. The Trustees expect to provide continuing support to the Song School.

Additionally, the Trustees wish to support the Magnus Church of England School with special benefits not normally provided by the relevant education authority and in the past have devoted considerable resources to this end. Projects will require Trustees approval and the Trustees may attach conditions where they deem them appropriate. The Trustees have supported the engagement of the Master of the Song School at St Mary Magdalene Church, Newark and made grants to choristers for their musical education when appropriate.

The Trustees wish to continue to hold sufficient funds in hand to ensure that they can continue to meet their long-term obligations in these respects.

Plans for the Future

The Trustees have historically committed considerable resources to support the Magnus Church of England School and wish to continue this tradition.

The Trustees continually review and finance the improvement of the Song School which is a Grade II listed building and falls within Newark Town Centre Conservation Area.

Structure, Governance and Management

The original endowment of land and property was provided by Thomas Magnus, Archdeacon of the East Riding in the Metropolitan Church of York circa 1530 and has been the subject of numerous charitable schemes over the years.

The Magnus Educational Foundation is presently constituted by Charity Commission Scheme number 528253 sealed on 26 June 1985 as varied by schemes dated 24 June 1996 and 15 April 1998. The scheme sealed on 26 June 1985 refers to payments to the Charity called the Magnus Charity which is constituted by Charity Commission scheme number 222545 sealed on 19 November 1973 which in turn contains provisions relating to payments by that Charity. The payments by the Magnus Charity are included in the financial statements and notes and distinguished separately as appropriate.

The Magnus Educational Foundation does not actively fundraise and seeks to continue the philanthropic work through careful stewardship of its existing resources.

Appointment of Trustees is governed by the Charity Scheme as follows: -

2 Ex Officio Trustees (The Mayor of Newark and the Rector of Newark)

4 Nominative Trustees (Two appointed by Newark Town Council, one by the District Church Council and one by Nottinghamshire County Council)

7 Co-optative Trustees (Persons who through residence, occupation or employment or otherwise have special knowledge of the town of Newark)

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Structure, Governance and Management - continued

Each Nominative Trustee appointed by the County Council shall hold office for a term ending the day of the appointment of his or her successor. Every other Nominative Trustee shall hold office for a term of four years. Co-optative Trustees shall be appointed for a term of five years.

Ordinary general meetings are usually held in June and November each year at which the Trustees agree the broad strategy and areas of activity for the Charity, including grant making, investment, reserves, risk management policies and performance.

The day to day administration of grants and the processing and handling of applications prior to consideration by the Trustees is delegated to the Clerk to the Trustees.

The Trustees keep the skill requirements for the Trustee Body under review. In the event of a Co-optative Trustee vacancy, the Board endeavours to recruit a successor with appropriate special knowledge.

The induction process for any newly appointed Trustee includes an initial meeting with the Board of Trustees, a history of the Trust, copies of the latest Trustees' Report and Financial Statements and Charity Commission scheme. Normally, in every second year the Trustees as a body physically inspect the land and property investments of the Charity.

The Charity has appointed property agents and investment advisors to assist in the management of the investments.

Key Management Personnel and remuneration

The Trustees consider the Board of Trustees and the Clerk to the Trustees as comprising the key management personnel of the Charity in charge of directing and controlling the Charity and running and operating the Charity on a day to day basis. All Trustees give of their time freely and no Trustee remuneration was paid in the year. In accordance with the Charity's governing document the Trustees may pay the Clerk to the Trustees such a salary as may be approved by the Charity Commissioners. Details of Trustee expenses and related party transactions are disclosed in note 13 to the accounts.

Trustees are required to disclose all relevant interests and register them with the Clerk to the Trustees and in accordance with the Charity's policy withdraw from decisions where a conflict of interest arises.

Trustees' responsibilities in relation to the financial statements

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 period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees should follow best practice and:

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, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Charity Commission Scheme. 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.

Approval

This report was approved by the Trustees on 21 November 2023 and signed on their behalf.

.......................................... Andrew Fearn - Trustee THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

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THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
2023
£
£
£
£
Income and endowments
Donations
-
-
-
-
Investment income 228,927
-
-
228,927
Total income and endowments 228,927
-
-
228,927
Expenditure
Costs of raising funds
68,261
-
9,503
77,764
Charitable activities 142,238
73,791
-
216,029
Total expenditure 210,499
73,791
9,503
293,793
Other recognised gains/(losses)
Gains/(losses) on revaluation and on
investment asset disposals
(13,528)
-
(110,369)
(123,897)
Gains/(losses) on revaluation and on
Investment property disposals
-
-
80,833
80,833
Total other recognised gains/(losses) (13,528)
-
(29,536)
(43,064)
Net income/(expenditure)
4,900
(73,791)
(39,039)
(107,930)
Transfers between funds
(4,829)
73,791
(68,962)
-
Net movement in funds
71
-
(108,001)
(107,930)
Reconciliation of funds
Total Funds brought forward
460,147
-
6,430,874
6,891,021
Total Funds carried forward 460,218
-
6,322,873
6,783,091		 Total
Funds
2022
£
2,988
229,102

232,090
58,186
180,115

238,301
11,242
525,000
536,242

530,031
-
530,031
6,360,990
6,891,021

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THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BALANCE SHEET AS AT 5 APRIL 2023

Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Note
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
2023
£
£
£
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
6
-
-
550,000
550,000
Investments
7
-
-
5,904,646
5,904,646
TOTAL FIXED ASSETS
-
-
6,454,646
6,454,646
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors and prepayments
9
85,261
-
-
85,261
Investments
8
127,993
-
-
127,993
Cash at bank, in transit and in hand
10 363,962
43,791
(131,773)
275,980
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
577,216
43,791
(131,773)
489,234
LIABILITIES
Creditors:
Amounts falling due within one year 11
116,998
43,791
-
160,789
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
460,218
-
(131,773)
328,445
TOTAL NET ASSETS
460,218
-
6,322,873
6,783,091
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Endowment funds
12
-
-
6,322,873
6,322,873
Restricted income funds
12
-
-
-
-
Unrestricted income funds
12 460,218
-
-
460,218
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS
460,218
-
6,322,873
6,783,091		 Total
Funds
2022
£
550,000
5,974,669
6,524,669
90,861
142,303
277,862
511,026
144,674
366,352

6,891,021
6,430,874
-
460,147
6,891,021

Approved by the Board of Trustees on 21 November 2023 and signed on its behalf

………………………………………… Andrew Fearn - Trustee

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THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION UNRESTRICTED FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
General Estate Education TOTAL TOTAL
Note Account Maintenance Account 2023 2022
£ £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations -
-		 - - 2,988
Investment income
Dividends 34,611 - - 34,611 29,933
Interest 3,252 - - 3,252 85
Rents 191,064 - - 191,064 199,084
228,927 - - 228,927 229,102
Total income 228,927 - - 228,927 232,090
Expenditure
Cost of raising funds:
Insurance 3,065 - - 3,065 4,470
Commission lettings and expenses 14,245 - - 14,245 14,561
Maintenance and estate inspection 22,754 - - 22,754 13,568
Bank charges and sundry expenses 901 - - 901 36
Planning inspection - - - - 4,500
Drainage rates and council tax 3,668 - - 3,668 2,448
Light and heat 6,142 - - 6,142 5,155
Legal fees 17,486 - - 17,486 6,561
68,261 - - 68,261 51,299
Charitable activities
Song school expenses 2 - - 17,288 17,288 9,006
Benefits 3 - - 51,100 51,100 48,344
Musical education 4 - - 41,000 41,000 40,500
Salary and disbursements
- Clerk to the Trustees 15,000 - - 15,000 14,000
Accountancy and compliance 16,250 - - 16,250 7,650
Independent examination 1,600 - - 1,600 1,500
32,850
-		 109,388 142,238 121,000
Total expenditure 101,111
-		 109,388 210,499 172,299
Other recognised gains/(losses)
Realised gains/(losses) on investment disposals - - 767 767 -
Revaluation recognised in previous years
realised in current year - - 1,664 1,664 -
Revaluation gains/(losses) for the year 8 - (619) (15,340) (15,959) 4,434
Total other recognised gains/(losses) - (619) (12,909) (13,528) 4,434
Net income/(expenditure) 127,816 (619) (122,297) 4,900 64,225
Transfer to Education Account (122,987) - 122,987 - -
Transfer to Restricted Funds (73,791) - - (73,791) (58,357)
Transfer from Endowment funds 68,962 - - 68,962 -
Net movement in funds - (619) 690 71 5,868
Reconciliation of funds:
Funds brought forward - 5,279 454,868 460,147 454,279
Funds carried forward - 4,660 455,558 460,218 460,147

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THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION RESTRICTED FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

Non-Education
Account TOTAL TOTAL
Note Scholarship Fund 2023 2022
£ £ £
Income and endowments
Transfer from general account 73,791 73,791 58,357
Total income 73,791 73,791 58,357
Expenditure
Charitable Activities
Grants payable 5 73,791 73,791 59,115
Total expenditure 73,791 73,791 59,115
Net movements in funds - - (758)
Reconciliation of funds:
Funds brought forward - - 758
Funds carried forward - - -

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THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

Note
Income and endowments
Interest received
Total income
Expenditure
Costs of raising funds:
Investment management costs
Total expenditure
Other recognised gains/(losses)
Realised gains on investment disposals
Revaluation recognised in previous years
realised in current year
Revaluation gains/(losses) for current year
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Property revaluation gains for year
Gains/(losses) on disposal of property
Total other recognised gains/(losses)
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfer to Unrestricted Funds
Transfer to Permanent Endowment
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Funds brought forward
Funds carried forward		 Investment
properties
TOTAL
Permanent
revaluations
2023
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,503
-
9,503
9,503
-
9,503

8,984
-
8,984
(18,086)
-
(18,086)
(101,267)
-
(101,267)
- - -
80,833 - 80,833
(29,536)
-
(29,536)
(39,039) - (39,039)
(68,962) - (68,962)
430,000 (430,000) -
321,999
(430,000)
(108,001)
2,855,507
3,575,367
6,430,874

3,177,506
3,145,367
6,322,873
 TOTAL
2022
£
-
-
6,887
6,887
7,990
(1,807)
625
525,000
-
531,808
524,921
-
-
524,921
5,905,953
6,430,874

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THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of Preparation

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of tangible fixed assets and investments at market value and include the results of the Charity's operations which are described in the Trustees' Report and all of which are continuing. In preparing the financial statements the Charity follows best practice as laid down in 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 issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting practice.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and 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 Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

1.2 Funds Structure

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

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds represent those 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 investments form part of the fund. Investment management charges and legal advice relating to the fund are charges against the fund.

1.3 Income recognition

All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the Charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably, and it is probable that the income will be received.

Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes such as shares and property. It includes dividends, interest and rent. Interest income, dividend and rent income is recognised as the Charity's right to receive payment is established.

1.4 Expenditure recognition

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorized under the following headings:

Grants payable to third parties are within the charitable objectives. Where unconditional grants are offered, this is accrued as soon as the recipient is notified of the grant, as this gives rise to a reasonable expectation that the recipient will receive the grants. Where grants are conditional relating to performance then the grant is only accrued when any conditions are fulfilled.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

1.5 Value Added Tax

The Charity is registered for VAT and treated as partially exempt. Income is shown net after deduction of output VAT and expenditure is shown net of VAT in the instances where it is appropriate to reclaim input VAT.

1.6 Tangible Fixed assets for use by the Charity

Tangible Fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost on transition to FRS 102). Freehold properties are maintained in a state of repair such that their estimated residual value is not less than their carrying value as a result of which the annual charge for depreciation is nil. The Freehold properties are reviewed by the Trustees at the end of each reporting period for any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount is estimated and compared to the carrying amount. Where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognised in expenditure through the Statement of Financial Activities.

1.7 Heritage assets

Heritage assets are recognised on the balance sheet and initially measured at cost when purchased or if donated, their valuation. Assets are subsequently stated at cost (or deemed cost on transition to FRS 102) and for the reasons stated on 1.6 above the annual charge for depreciation is nil. Fair values for donated assets are estimated by reference to market prices.

Where information on the cost (or deemed cost on transition to FRS 102) of heritage assets is not available or the cost of providing such information significantly outweighs any benefit to the users of the accounts then heritage assets are not recognised on the balance sheet.

1.8 Investment properties

Investment properties are valued at open market value by the trustees with changes in value recognised in 'net gains/(losses) on investments' in the Statement of Financial Activities.

1.9 Investments

Investments in securities are recognised initially at fair value which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at fair value with changes recognised in 'net gains/(losses) on

investments' in the Statement of Financial Activities if the shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably.

Current assets investments are short term highly liquid investments and are held at fair value.

1.10 Debtors and creditors receivable/payable within one year Debtors and creditors receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price.

1.11 Tax

The Charity is an exempt Charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011.

1.12 Going Concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of funds for the Charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

1.13 External Scrutiny

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THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

1.14 Financial instruments

The charity has chosen to adopt Sections 11 and 12 of FRS 102 in respect of financial instruments.

Basic financial assets, including trade and other debtors and cash and bank balances are initially recognised at

transaction price, 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.

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount

and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price.

Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in the income statement, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

Financial assets are derecognised when (a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or (b) substantially all the risks and rewards of the ownership of the asset are transferred to another party

or (c) control of the asset has been transferred to another party who has the practical ability to unilaterally sell

the asset to an unrelated third party without imposing additional restrictions.

Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, 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 receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

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 business

from suppliers. Accounts 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. SONG SCHOOL EXPENSES

SONG SCHOOL EXPENSES
Water rates
Council tax
Improvements and repairs
Vehicle right of access
Electricity
 2023
£
423
2,624
12,679
100
1,462
17,288		 2022
£
-
2,389
5,612
100
905

9,006

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS -continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL2023
3.
BENEFITS
2023
£
Magnus Church of England School: General Grant 8,400
Grants topupils:19 x £250 (2022: 24 x £250) 4,750
Music Tuition Grant
25,830
Newark Team PCC - Choral scholarships
5,100

Music Tuition Wages Grant 7,020
51,100
4. MUSICAL AND SPORT EDUCATION
2023

£
Song School Master Grant 30,500
Rowing Grant
10,500

41,000

5.
RESTRICTED FUNDS – GRANTS PAYABLE
2023

£
Non-Education Accounts
St Mary Magdalene Church
Choristers and Low Boys (2/9)
16,398
Parish Clerk, Sexton and Vergers (2/9)
16,398
Repairs to Parish Church (2/9)16,398

49,194
NewarkHospital
Newark Hospital (3/9)24,597
73,791
6. TANGIBLE FIXEDASSETS
Freehold
Land and
Buildings
£
Deemed cost
At 6 April 2022
550,000

Additions
-

At 5 April 2023
550,000

Net bookvalue
At 5 April 2023
550,000

At 5 April 2022
550,000
 2022
£
8,400
6,000
27,122
6,822
-
48,344
2022
£
30,500
10,000
40,500
2022
£
13,137
13,137
13,136
39,410
19,705
59,115
Total
£
550,000
-
550,000
550,000
550,000

The Charity owns freehold land and buildings occupied by the Magnus Church of England School and freehold land and buildings known as The Song School. Both of these properties are considered to be heritage assets. The Trustees elected to use a valuation of Freehold Land and Buildings at 5 April 2016 as fair value on transition to FRS 102 and used that fair value as deemed cost. A deemed cost of £550,000 has been placed on The Song School representing the market value at 5 April 2016. It is not intended that this asset will be subject to revaluation. No deemed cost has been placed on Magnus Church of England School as the cost of providing such information significantly outweighs any benefit to users of the accounts and therefore this heritage asset has not been recognised on the balance sheet.

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7. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

FIXED ASSETINVESTMEN TS
Permanent Endowment
Listed
investments Investment
Note 15 Cash properties Total
£ £ £ £
At 6 April 2022 956,092 20,374 4,998,203 5,974,669
Additions 709,761 - - 709,761
Disposal (183,018) - (500,000) (683,018)
Revaluations (101,267) - - (101,267)
Cash Movement -
 4,501 - 4,501
At 5 April 2023 1,381,568 24,875 4,498,203 5,904,646

Listed investments represent investments managed by Brewin Dolphin and are shown at 5 April 2023 market value.

The investment properties were valued on an open market value basis by the Trustees on 5 April 2023. The Trustees consider these valuations to be reasonable and in line with the most recent independent valuation as at 5 April 2023 by a professional valuer who has recent experience in the location and class of property being valued.

The historic cost of the listed investments on 5 April 2023 was £1,321,068 (2022 - £776,239). The historic cost of the investment properties on 5 April 2023 was £1,352,836 (2022 - £1,422,836).

8. CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS

Education
Account -
Estate Accumulation
Maintenance of income
Note 16 Note 17 Total
£ £ £
At 6 April 2022 10,219 132,084 142,303
Additions - 14,085 14,085
Disposals - (12,436) (12,436)
Revaluations (619) (15,340) (15,959)
At 5 April 2023 9,600 118,393 127,993

The historic cost of the Estate Maintenance investments on 5 April 2023 was £6,946 (2022 - £6,946). The historic cost of the Education Account investments on 5 April 2023 was £109,235 (2022 - £109,250).

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9. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS:

AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

10.

11.











 Value added tax

Rents held by agents in arrears
Prepayments
Trentside bond

CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Bank deposit account
Bank current account
COIF Charities deposit fund account
Income account

CREDITORS, ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME:
AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Accruals for grants payable
Non-Educational Account grants
Educational grants

Other creditors
Professional fees
Rates
Rent deposits due to tenants

Accrued expenses
Investment management fees
Electricity
Accountancy and compliance etc.
Independent examination
Bank charges

Deferred income
Rents in advance
Taxation
Value added tax

 2023
£
5,729
67,670
6,487
5,375
85,261
2023
£
9
89,730
179,475
6,766
275,980
2023
£
43,791
51,750
95,541
7,860
3,554
7,975
19,389
2,194
600
4,400
1,600
6
8,800
37,059
-
160,789		 2022
£
-
81,710
3,776
5,375
90,861
2022
£
92,099
-
179,475
6,288
277,862
2022
£
59,115
27,122
86,237

8,097
-
7,975
16,072
1,741
600
4,000
1,500
5
7,846
30,974
3,545
144,674





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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

12. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS

Fund name
Endowment Funds
Permanent
Investment properties
Revaluation
Restricted Income Funds
Non-Education account


Unrestricted Income Funds
General Account
Designated – Estate
Maintenance Fund
Designated – Education
Account

 Fund
Revaluation
Revaluation
Fund
Balance
gains/(losses) recognised
Balance
Brought
Realised for current in previous
Carried
Forward
Income Expenditure gain/(loss) year end
years
Transfers Forward
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
2,855,507
-
(9,503)
89,817
(101,267)
(18,086) 361,038
3,177,506
3,575,367
-
-
-
-
-(430,000)
3,145,367

6,430,874
-
(9,503)
89,817
(101,267)
(18,086)
(68,962)
6,322,873







-
-
(73,791)
-
-
-
73,791
-

-
-
(73,791)
-
-
-
73,791
-


- 228,927
(101,111)
-
-
- (127,816)
-

5,279
-
-
-
(619)
-
-
4,660
454,868
-
(109,388)
767
(15,340)
1,664
122,987
455,558







460,147 228,927
(210,499)
767
(15,959)
1,664 (4,829)
460,218





6,891,021 228,927 (293,793)
90,584
(117,226)
(16,422)
-
6,783,091

Endowment Funds

The purpose of the Endowment Funds is to generate income for the Charity. Investments representing the fund may be changed from time to time but cannot be distributed to beneficiaries.

Transfer to Permanent Endowment of £430,000 relates to Investment property revaluations on disposal.

Transfer to Unrestricted Funds of £68,962 relates to development costs of the Investment property sold during the year which were previously charged to the General Account.

Restricted Income Funds

Non-Educational Account - the transfer from general account is distributed in its entirety normally in November following the April year end. In this year an advance of £30,000 was paid leaving £43,791 to be distributed in November 2023 and is included within creditors (see note 11).

Unrestricted Income Funds

General Account - the 'free funds' after allowing for all designated funds

Designated - Estate Maintenance Fund - the Charity has an Estate Maintenance Fund for the purpose of providing the maintenance, repair and improvement of its property (excluding the Song School land and buildings).

Designated - Education Account - the purpose of the Education Account is to improve and maintain the Song School, support the Magnus Church School with special benefits not normally provided by the relevant education authority and support other specific educational projects.

Transfers out of the General Account comprise the following amounts:

Transfer to Non-Education Account
Transfer to Education Account
 £
122,987
73,791

196,778

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

12. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS - continued

As stated in the object of the Charity, net income on the General Account in the proportion three eighths is distributed to various charities. Accordingly, as shown on page 8 this represents three eighths of £196,778 giving rise to £73,791 which is to be transferred to the Restricted Income Fund - Non-Education Account for subsequent payment. The remaining balance is transferred to the Designated - Education Account within unrestricted funds.

13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

R L Watkinson is a Trustee and a partner in Richard Watkinson & Partners, Surveyors, Valuers, Auctioneers and Estate Agents. This firm rent two car parking spaces from the Charity at a current commercial annual rent of £990 (2022 - £990) excluding Value Added Tax. The rent was reviewed by Brown & Co, the property agents acting for the Charity in 2006/07.

The Charity’s governing document states that the Trustees may pay a Clerk to the Trustees a salary as may be approved by the Charity Commission. The Clerk to the Trustees, A Allison is a partner of Knights Solicitors, previously Langleys Solicitors. During the year, Knights Solicitors charged the Charity an amount of £15,000 (2022 - £14,000) for the Clerk’s services and £17,486 (2022 - £6,420) for legal fees. At 5 April 2023 £5,400 (2022 - £6,180) was due to Knights Solicitors.

14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE JOSEPH GILSTRAP SCHOLARSHIP

In 1998/99 the Trustees of the Joseph Gilstrap Scholarship Trust resolved under the Charities Act 1993 S.74 to transfer the property of that trust to The Magnus Educational Foundation and the donations from that Charity were recorded in the accounts of The Magnus Educational Foundation in the year to 5.4.99.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

15 INVESTMENTS - PERMANENT ENDOWMENT

Market Value Cost Holding Additions Holding Sale Sale Holding Market Value Gain/(Loss) Cost Holding
@
Market
05/04/2022 05/04/2022 05/04/2022 2022/23 bought @ cost Value sold 05/04/2023 2022/23 05/04/2023 05/04/2023
MAGNU0006 £ £ No. of units No. of units £ £ No. of units £ £ £ No. of units
3 Bny Mellon Fd Newton Gbl High Inc 54,033 23,615 29,000 4,316 9,875 5,300 45,241 1,083 19,299 23,700
5 JPMorgan Am Uk Ltd US Equity Inc C Inc Nav 62,320 17,383 41,000 17,383 24,320 16,000 37,025 (975) - 25,000
9 Unilever PLC 13,439 10,498 380 7,863 190 24,445 3,143 18,361 570
10 TR Property Investment Trust 53,996 35,206 11,550 31,705 (22,291) 35,206 11,550
13 Liontrust Fund 39,418 35,750 8,050 38,258 (1,160) 35,750 8,050
14 Mercantile Investment Ordinary 41,800 31,514 19,000 36,708 (5,092) 31,514 19,000
18 Artemis FD Mngrs Global 41,195 30,103 12,050 34,571 (6,624) 30,103 12,050
20 Blackrock FM Ltd 38,966 30,000 21,800 39,728 762 30,000 21,800
21 Baillie Gifford Japanese 33,556 18,491 1,999 18,491 33,556 1,999 - - - -
22 Schroder Oriental 40,875 28,776 15,000 8,633 12,263 4,500 26,879 (1,733) 20,143 10,500
24 Twentyfour AM Corporate Bond 52,501 54,351 547 45,133 (7,368) 54,351 547
27 Royal London Asset Sterling 56,055 54,501 55,500 50,622 (5,433) 54,501 55,500
31 Hicl Infrastructure Co LTD 45,720 40,903 25,400 39,522 (6,198) 40,903 25,400
33 Relx PLC 24,450 15,050 1,000 26,250 1,800 15,050 1,000
35 Ashtead Group 21,583 9,684 460 20,553 (1,030) 9,684 460
38 Muzinich Funds 47,310 48,348 475 44,745 (2,565) 48,348 475
41 Bailey fund Services Ltd 48,730 42,014 34,450 50,528 1,798 42,014 34,450
42 Vanguard Inv Ser UK 42,537 45,317 425 45,317 42,537 425 - - - -
43 Montanaro Ast UK 39,506 33,349 17,700 32,763 (6,743) 33,349 17,700
44 Baillie Gifford EU 20,450 21,819 18,900 17,322 (3,128) 21,819 18,900
45 Templeton Emerging Markets 13,330 13,912 8,600 13,912 13,330 8,600 - - - -
46 Allianz GLB Invest Strategic Bond I Inc 47,137 56,880 40,900 56,880 47,137 40,900 - - - -
47 Hipgnosis Songs FU 29,743 29,912 24,500 20,261 (9,482) 29,912 24,500
48 Legal & General Group 16,771 17,452 6,150 7,982 3,150 21,836 (2,917) 25,434 9,300
49 FundSmith LLP 30,671 31,411 5,500 31,134 463 31,411 5,500
19
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
60
61
62
63
64
65
66		 Scottish Mortgage Inv Trust OrdGBP0.05
MI Select Managers Bond Instl DIS
Jupiter Japan Income Fund
BNY Mellon Investment Funds
Personal assets trust plc GBP0.125
MI Select Managers North America
Ishares Physical Metals plc
Texas instruments Inc com USD1.00
Schwab(Charles)Corp com USD0.01
Ruffer Investment Co
Digital 9 Infrastructure
HG Capital Trust Plc
Man Fixed interest
Microsoft Corp
Gam Star Fund PLC
Amazon Com Inc
TOTAL		 956,092 776,239 32,433
4,200
153,736
162,000
38,028
35,000
48,191
41,000
60,064
12,500
62,285
32,000
39,375
1,300
12,760
86
12,544
200
45,000
15,000
31,961
35,000
40,525
11,000
35,305
42,000
23,735
115
34,818
4,100
23,156
300
709,761		 164,932 183,018 26,989
150,550
37,282
46,195
59,313
57,895
40,970
12,241
7,851
46,350
23,730
37,345
35,813
26,267
33,184
24,364
1,381,568		 (5,444)
(3,186)
(746)
(1,996)
(751)
(4,390)
1,595
(519)
(4,693)
1,350
(8,231)
(3,180)
508
2,532
(1,634)
1,208
(101,267)		 32,433
4,200
153,736
162,000
38,028
35,000
48,191
41,000
60,064
12,500
62,285
32,000
39,375
1,300
12,760
86
12,544
200
45,000
15,000
31,961
35,000
40,525
11,000
35,305
42,000
23,735
115
34,818
4,100
23,156
300
1,321,068

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16. INVESTMENTS - ESTATE MAINTENANCE

Market Value
5.4.22
£
Name
1. Schroder Oriental
10,219
Total
10,219
17. INVESTMENTS - ACCUMULATION OF INCOME
Market
Value
Name
5.4.22
£
1. Henderson Invest Fixed Interest
53,100
2. Schroders
12,436
3. Vanguard Funds PLC
66,548
4. Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd
-

Total132,084		 Unrealised
Cost
Holding Additions
Holding Sale at cost
Sale @ Market Value Gain/(loss) Cost Holding
5.4.22
5.4.22
2022/23
bought
2022/23 Market Value 5.4.23 2022/23 5.4.23 5.4.23
£
No. of units
£
No. of units
£
£
£ £ £ No. of units
6,946
3,750
-
- -
- 9,600 (619) 6,946 3,750
6,946
-
-
- 9,600 (619) 6,946
Cost
Holding
Additions
Holding
Sale
Sale
Holding
Market
Value
Unrealised
Gain/(Loss)
Cost
Holding
5.4.22
5.4.22
2022/23
bought
at cost
2022/23
@
Market
Value
sold
5.4.23
2022/23
5.4.23
5.4.23
£
No. of
units
£
No. of
units
£
£
No. of
units
£
£
£
No. of
units
54,300
95,400
-
-
-
-
-
45,678
(7,422)
54,300
95,400
14,100
630
-
-
14,100
12,436
630
-
-
-
-
40,850
1,005
-
-
-
-
-
62,377
(4,171)
40,850
1,005
-
14,085
12,500
-
-
10,338
(3,747)
14,085
12,500
109,250
14,085
14,100
12,436
118,393
(15,340)
109,235

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ON THE ACCOUNTS OF THE MAGNUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 528253) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of The Magnus Educational Foundation

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2023 which are set out on pages 6 to 21.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Charity’s Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 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:

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.

Adrian Haigh FCA Stephenson Nuttall & Co Chartered Accountants 6/8 Castle Gate Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1AX

Date: 22 November 2023

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