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Charity number: 529915
THOMAS RYDER WILTON BEQUEST
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEE'S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
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CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustee's report | 2 - 5 |
| Independent examiner's report | 6 - 7 |
| Statement of financial activities | 8 |
| Balance sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 10 - 17 |
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
| Trustee | The Liverpool College Foundation |
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| Charity registered number 529915 Trustees address Correspondence address The Liverpool College Foundation Queen's Drive Mossley Hill Liverpool L18 8BG Mrs A Gemmill 28 Sinclair Drive Liverpool L18 0HW Accountants Grant Thornton UK LLP Chartered Accountants Royal Liver Building Liverpool L3 1PS Bankers Barclays Bank plc 48b and 50 Lord Street Liverpool L2 1TD Solicitors Brabners LLP Horton House Exchange Flags Liverpool L2 3YL |
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THOMAS RYDER WILTON BEQUEST
TRUSTEE'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
The Trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2020. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and 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) (2nd edition) issued in October 2019.
Trust deed and objectives
The Thomas Ryder Wilton Trust “the Charity” or “the Trust”) was established by a Will proved 13 October 1965, as varied by Chancery Court Schemes of 12 December 1966, 9 March 1970 and 18 April 1984.
The Trust, being a perpetual endowment in trust, has the objective of utilising its income in:
• promoting or furthering the education of, or affording educational benefit to, male or female persons who are being educated at Liverpool College.
• or who, having been educated at Liverpool College, are registered students as under-graduates or post-graduates of The University of Cambridge or The University of Oxford.
The Trust was registered as a charity, number 529915, on 5 June 1970.
On 1 September 2013, Liverpool College became an Academy known as Liverpool College Independent School Trust. In these financial statements both Liverpool College and Liverpool College Independent School Trust will be referred to as “Liverpool College”.
The Trust was further altered and/or affected by a Scheme approved by the Charity Commission for England and Wales under the power given in the Charities Act 2011 from 18 November 2013, with the prime aim of providing benefit to pupils and past pupils of Liverpool College.
When Liverpool College converted to Academy status in 2013 and moved from being a fee-paying school, the previous focus, which had for some years been supporting parent and pupils with special financial needs, was replaced by the Trust supporting an initiative from the Principal to establish a "Gifted and Talented Programme" through a package funded from income generated from the Trust’s investments. This programme comprises a comprehensive and outstanding range of activities and events on a daily basis which provide opportunities for a significant number of students to enrich their education outside the main curriculum. The Trustees considered that the proposal fitted well with TR Wilton's original aspirations and determined to allocate the Trust's annual grant in support of this.
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TRUSTEE'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
(continued)
The Liverpool College Foundation
The Academy is supported in certain of its activities by The Liverpool College Foundation (“LCF”), a separate company number 00004466 and Registered Charity number 526682.
On 1 September 2018 the Trust appointed LCF as sole Corporate Trustee to take over wholly the management of the affairs of the Trust, and on this date all the Trustees retired. This process was described in detail in the prior year’s Trustees’ Report.
Charles Hubbard and Howard Hackney, former Trustees, are also LCF Trustees and help to ensure continuity in the ongoing management of the Trust funds and in its meeting its objectives. The Trust continues as a separate charity under the operational umbrella of LCF and to continue to support Liverpool College's Gifted and Talented programme while that is performing well and meeting expectations.
Trustees' responsibility for the financial statements
Under Charity Law, the Trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial period that give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the Trust as at the end of the financial period and of the result for that period.
The Trustees confirm that suitable accounting policies have been used and applied consistently and reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates have been made in the preparation of the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2020. The Trustees also confirm that applicable accounting standards have been followed and that the financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, for taking reasonable steps to safeguard the assets of the Trust and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
Development of the Charity
The Trustees obtained a variation of the Trust from the Charity Commission from 18 November 2013 to enable benefit to be provided for pupils and certain former pupils of Liverpool College.
Schools fees are not charged to pupils for education at Liverpool College, and the Trustees agreed to provide benefits to pupils by funding the Gifted & Talented programme launched at the school from September 2013. These accounts reflect a cost of £34,891 for this programme, which represents the funding granted for the academic year to August 2020.
The Trustees have had due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
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TRUSTEE'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
(continued)
Financial review
Income for the year ended 31 August 2020 amounted to £33,006 (2019: £48,932). After providing for grants payable to Liverpool College in respect of the Gifted & Talented programme of £34,891 (2019: £29,000) there was a net loss for the year of £1,885 (2019: £15,432 profit), as set out in the statement of financial activities.
The financial markets suffered from significant falls in value during the first six months of 2020 due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the investment fund valuation decreased during the year by £97,889 (representing 12.3% of the fund valuation at 31 August 2019), reducing the valuation from £794,041 to £696,152 at 31 August 2020.
Accordingly, the net loss for the year was £99,774 (2019: £21,502 profit) , which has been carried forward to the General Fund.
Investment policy (and review)
The Trustees have considered the most appropriate policy for investing funds, and have decided that specialised unit trusts, designed for the charity sector, meet their requirements to generate both income and capital growth. The investment comprises two underlying funds invested with M&G, designated for charities. Approximately 65% is invested in the Equities Investment Fund for Charities (Charifund), which is primarily invested in UK equities. Approximately 35% is invested in the Charibond Charities Fixed Interest Fund, a portfolio of gilt edged and other fixed interest stocks and deposits designed to produce a high income whilst preserving capital value.
Notwithstanding the fall in value of the fund during the year, for the reasons outlined above, the Trustees consider that the overall return is satisfactory compared with the investment returns experienced on general portfolios and in light of the market conditions experienced during the period. The Trustees carry out a review of the investment fund at least annually, and have concluded that no amendments should be made to the investments held.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees aim to have sufficient funds available to meet the educational benefits to which they commit, and to reinvest any additional funds that accumulate. The charity's income is derived solely from the investment portfolio, and accordingly reserves are represented almost entirely by investments.
Risks
The Trustees have considered the major risks to which the Charity may be exposed and are satisfied that there are procedures in place to mitigate the effect of these risks.
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TRUSTEE'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
Approved on behalf of the Corporate Trustee on and signed on their behalf by: _______
HS Hackney
Trustee of The Liverpool College Foundation
31/1/2021
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustee of Thomas Ryder Wilton Bequest ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustee on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2020.
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity's trustees have prepared the charity's accounts in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice '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) (effective 1 January 2019) issued in October 2019 in preference to the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (revised 2005)' issued in April 2005 which is referred to in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 but has been withdrawn. I understand that the charity's trustees have done this in order for the charity's accounts to give a true and fair view in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with the regulations made under section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
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 and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under
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section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a comparison of the accounts with the accounting records kept by the charity. 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.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011;
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records; and
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to comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the
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Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
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accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Dated: 3/2/2021
Michael J Delf FCA
Grant Thronton UK LLP Chartered Accountants Liverpool
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 2 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 Total expenditure Net (losses)/gains on investments Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 33,006 33,006 34,891 34,891 (97,889) (99,774) 808,684 (99,774) 708,910 |
Total funds 2020 £ 33,006 33,006 34,891 34,891 (97,889) (99,774) 808,684 (99,774) 708,910 |
Total funds 2019 £ 48,932 48,932 |
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| 33,500 33,500 |
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| 6,070 21,502 |
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| 787,182 21,502 808,684 |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 10 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2020
| Note Fixed assets Investments 7 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 8 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets excluding pension asset Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 10 Unrestricted funds 10 Total funds |
29,649 29,649 (16,891) |
2020 £ 696,152 696,152 12,758 708,910 708,910 708,910 - 708,910 708,910 |
14,643 14,643 - |
2019 £ 794,041 |
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| 794,041 14,643 |
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| 808,684 | ||||
| 808,684 | ||||
| 808,684 | ||||
| - 808,684 |
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| 808,684 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue on behalf of the Corporate Trustee on _______ and signed on their behalf by:
31/1/2021 31/1/2021
HS Hackney N A Moss Trustee of The Liverpool College Foundation Trustee of The Liverpool College Foundation
The notes on pages 10 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
1. Accounting policies
1.1 General information and basis of preparation of financial statements
The Thomas Ryder William Bequest is a charitable trust registered in England and Wales. The correspondence address is given in the charity information on page 1 of these accounts. The nature of the charity's operations and principal activities are set out in the Trustees' Report on pages 2 - 5.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared 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) (2nd edition) 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 are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments that are included at fair value. The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £1.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
1.2 Investment Income
Bank interest and dividends are included in the statement of financial activities when receivable.
1.3 Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of that obligation can be measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Grants payable are payments made to Liverpool College Independent School Trust and are recognised on an annual basis at the agreed level of support for the Gifted and Talented programme for the current academic year and as soon as the amount is notified to the school.
1.4 Investments
In accordance with the requirements of the SORP, investments are stated at market value. The unrealised revaluation gain/loss is included in the statement of financial activities.
1.5 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
1. Accounting policies (continued)
1.6 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
1.7 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.8 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustee in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
1.9 Taxation
The Trust is a registered Charity and is not liable to UK taxation.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
2. Income from investments
| Unrestricted funds 2020 £ Dividends 33,006 Unrestricted funds 2019 £ Dividends 48,932 3. Analysis of grants Grants to Individuals 2020 £ Liverpool College Foundation - Gifted & Talented Programme 34,891 Grants to Individuals 2019 £ Liverpool College Foundation - Gifted & Talented Programme 29,000 4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type Unrestricted funds 2020 £ Direct costs 34,891 |
Total funds 2020 £ 33,006 |
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| Total funds 2019 £ 48,932 |
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| Total funds 2020 £ 34,891 |
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| Total funds 2019 £ 29,000 |
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| Total funds 2020 £ 34,891 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities (continued)
Summary by fund type (continued)
| Unrestricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2019 | 2019 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Direct costs | 33,500 | 33,500 |
5. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Direct costs Activities undertaken directly 2019 £ Direct costs 4,500 |
Grant funding of activities 2020 £ 34,891 Grant funding of activities 2019 £ 29,000 |
Total funds 2020 £ 34,891 |
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| Total funds 2019 £ 33,500 |
6. Governance costs - Employees and Trustees
The trust has no employees. None of the Trustees received any remuneration.
All administrative expenses since 1 September 2018 are borne by The Liverpool College Foundation.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
7. Fixed asset investments
| Cost or valuation At 6 April 2018 Unrealised revaluation loss At 31 August 2020 Net book value At 31 August 2020 At 31 August 2019 |
Listed investments £ 794,041 (97,889) 696,152 696,152 794,041 |
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Included in the above are the following investments that constitute more than 5% of the portfolio value:
Market value 31 August 2020 31 August 2019 £ £ M&G Charifund Units - Equity Investment Fund 408,298 505,887 for Charities M&G Charibond Units - Charities Fixed Interest 287,854 288,154 Common Investment Fund
The Wilton Trust Fund comprises two underlying funds invested with M&G, designated for charities. Approximately 59% is invested in the Equities Investment Fund for Charities (Charifund), which is primarily invested in UK equities. Approximately 41% is invested in the Charibond Charities Fixed Interest Fund, a portfolio of gilt edged and other fixed interest stocks and deposits designed to produce a high income whilst preserving capital value.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
8. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Grants payable Financial instruments Financial assets Debt instruments at amortised cost Equity instruments measured at fair value through net income/expenditure Financial liabilities Measured at amortised cost |
2020 £ 16,891 2020 £ 29,649 696,152 725,801 2020 £ (16,891) |
2019 £ - |
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| 2019 £ 14,643 794,041 |
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| 808,684 | ||
| 2019 £ - |
9. Financial instruments
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
10. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Balance at 1 | Balance at | ||||
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| September | Gains/ | 31 August | |||
| 2019 | Income | Expenditure | (Losses) | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 808,684 | 33,006 | (34,891) | (97,889) | 708,910 |
| Statement of funds - prior | year | ||||
| Balance at | |||||
| Balance at | Gains/ | 31 August | |||
| 6 April 2017 | Income | Expenditure | (Losses) | 2019 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General Funds - all funds | 787,182 | 48,932 | (33,500) | 6,070 | 808,684 |
11. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds - current period
| Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
General funds 2020 £ 696,152 29,649 (16,891) 708,910 |
Total funds 2020 £ 696,152 29,649 (16,891) 708,910 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020
11. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period
| Fixed asset investments Current assets Total |
General funds 2019 £ 794,041 14,643 808,684 |
Total funds 2019 £ 794,041 14,643 808,684 |
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12. Post balance sheet events
The World Health Organisation declared the spread of coronavirus as a global pandemic on 11 March 2020. The trustees have disclosed the effect on the financial statements for this reporting period in the Trustees' Report, notably the downward valuation of the invested funds. The impact since the year end has not been significant.
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