Registered Charity No. 900085
## **MARGARET & NETLAM BIGG TRUST FUND**
## **ACCOUNTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDING 5 APRIL 2024**
## **MARGARET & NETLAM BIGG TRUST FUND**
## **INDEX TO THE ACCOUNTS**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|Legal and administrative information|1|
|Trustees' annual report|2 - 4|
|Independent examiners report|5|
|Receipts and payments accounts|6 - 7|
|Statement of assets and liabilities|8|
|Notes to the accounts|9|
## **MARGARET & NETLAM BIGG TRUST FUND LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING 5 APRIL 2024**
|**Trustees:**|C.E.J. Blackstone|
|---|---|
||D. J Turk|
||Ms A.C. Large|
||J. A. Denton|
|**Principal address:**|Meadow House|
||Tetbury Street|
||Minchinhampton|
||Glos|
||GL6 9JH|
|**Bankers:**|Lloyds Bank plc|
||12 Rowcroft|
||Stroud|
||Glos. GL5 3BD|
|**Solicitors:**|WSP Solicitors Limited|
||3-7 Rowcroft|
||Stroud|
||GL5 3BJ|
|**Investment Advisors:**|Brewin Dolphin Limited|
||12 Smithfield Street|
||London|
||EC1A 9BD|
|**Independent Examiner:**|P.J. Taylor, BA (Hons), F.C.A.|
||Pitt Godden & Taylor LLP|
||Unit 3, Ambrose House|
||Meteor Court|
||Barnett Way|
||Barnwood|
||Gloucester|
||GL4 3GG|
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**TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 5 APRIL 2024**
## **MARGARET & NETLAM BIGG TRUST FUND**
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their Annual Report for the year ended 5 April 2024.
## **Status**
The Margaret and Netlam Bigg Trust was established under the terms of a Will dated 30 April 1985. It is a registered charity, number 900085.
## **Trustees**
New trustees are appointed by the current board of trustees.
## **Activities**
The objects of the charity are to apply the income arising from the capital fund as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion decide for the charitable objects of Stroud Festival CIO (Charity No. 1182255). In the event of the charitable trust being impossible of performance by the Trustees then (subject as provided by the Will) the same shall be applied for general charitable purposes Cy-Pres for the benefit of the inheritance of the civil area known as Stroud District.
## **Results and review of activities**
The gross income for the year amounted to £32,413 compared to £29,797 last year. The grants paid to Stroud Festival were £25,000. The resulting surplus has been added to the accumulated income funds in accordance with the Trust Deed.
The total investment portfolio had a market value at the end of the year of £825,076, compared to £801,903, as at 5th April 2023.
## **Public Benefit**
Over the year the Trustees were mindful of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. Grants were provided to Stroud Festival CIO to support a wide and varied range of events and activities.
During the year Stroud Arts Festival held a series of events which included:
▪ **The Choir of Clare College Cambridge.** A return visit from one of the World’s leading university choirs performing a Summer Concert at Holy Trinity Church, under the direction of conductor Graham Ross.
▪ **Relaxed Performances: Opera & Dance Around the World.** Singers Abigail Sudbury and Alistair Sutherland with The Stroud Arts Festival Ensemble gave two performances of a specially written relaxed show for an inclusive audience.
▪ **The Bristol Ensemble.** This was a performance of a specially commissioned orchestral arrangement celebrating the 50[th] Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album Dark Side of the Moon.
▪ **Gertrude Lawrence: A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening.** The story of one of Britain’s brightest theatrical stars is told through music by gifted actor and singer Lucy Stevens, accompanied by pianist Elizabeth Marcus.
▪ **The London Tango Quintet.** The quintet, which included world-renowned classical guitarist Craig Ogden, performed music by legendry Argentine Tango composer Astor Piazzola.
▪ **Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert & Will Todd’s Mass in Blue.** Local conductor Paul McLaughlin and his JP AllStars Big Brass Band and singers celebrated the music of Duke Ellington by performing music from the Sacred Concerts. This was followed by contemporary composer Will Todd and his Ensemble performing his own work, Mass in Blue, a jazz-blues rendition of the Latin Mass.
▪ **Silent Film: Diary of a Lost Girl.** Harpist Elizabeth-Jane Baldry played live accompaniment to the classic silent film Diary of a Lost Girl.
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## **MARGARET & NETLAM BIGG TRUST FUND TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDING 5 APRIL 2024**
▪ **The Weaving Tapestry of Connections.** A visual art exhibition curated by Festival Co-ordinator Katy Sirr featuring an installation, The Hands Project, alongside work from local artists working in a variety of media.
Stroud Arts Festival was also able to utilise funds granted by the Trust in providing sponsorship and support grants to:
▪ **The Loneliness Project.** Art workshops for those who struggle with issues of isolation, culminating in an exhibition.
- **The Landscapes of the Lark.** A creative public participation event run by Periscope artists, leading to an
- exhibition of local and national artists’ work.
- **In our own Words.** A spoken word and creative writing project for young people (under 25) who access a
- local family support charity’s services, facilitated by writer Corinne Williams.
- **Cotswold Playhouse.** Grants awarded for two projects:
- a) Circus Tales, a storytelling event for children and their families.
- b) Through Female Eyes, two drama productions of one-act plays by local writers.
- **Movement and Dance** . A series of workshops run by local dance instructors, spread over two days, with an
- emphasis on movement for health and well-being.
- **Stroud Book Festival** . The closing event which saw a celebration of the life and work of Laurie Lee marking
- the publication of his Collected Poems.
- **Hidden Notes** . The final year of sponsorship for the recently established contemporary music festival.
## **Investment policy**
Investment of the Trust capital fund is managed by Brewin Dolphin Limited and any funds not so invested are held on account with Lloyds Bank plc.
## **Reserves policy**
The charity cannot expend its capital fund. Any income which is not spent during the year is accumulated in accordance with the Trust Deed. At the 5th April 2024, the charity was holding unrestricted funds of £154,818, These funds are held to support the Stroud Festival Charity, in case the annual income should reduce in the future below what it needs. The charity holds the funds between bank accounts, and an investment portfolio consisting of shares and securities. The estimated annual income required to pay the grant is in the region of £20,000 - £25,000 per year.
## **Review of major risks**
The Trustees regularly review the potential risks that the Charity might face and are presently satisfied that there are no risks to the underlying financial position.
## **Accounting policies**
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. Income and expenditure which relates to a specific fund has been included within that fund.
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## **MARGARET & NETLAM BIGG TRUST FUND**
## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDING 5 APRIL 2024**
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act and comply with statutory documents, and the governing document.
## **Investments**
Investments are stated at market value.
## **Cash deposits**
Cash deposits are stated at the receivable amount.
## **Remuneration**
The Trustees did not receive any remuneration or expenses during the year under review.
SIGNED BY THE TRUSTEES ON 11TH SEPTEMBER 2024
## C.E.J. BLACKSTONE
D.J. TURK
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MARGARET & NETLAM BIGG TRUST FUND**
I report to the Trustees my examination of the accounts of The Margaret & Netlam Bigg Trust for the year ended 5 April 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 9.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
As the Charity Trustees of the Trust, 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 Trustees 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 145(5)(b) 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:
- (1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
- (2) the accounts do not accord with those records.
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.
P.J. Taylor F.C.A. Pitt Godden & Taylor LLP Unit 3, Ambrose House Meteor Court Barnett Way Barnwood Gloucester GL4 3GG
11th September 2024
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## **MARGARET & NETLAM BIGG TRUST FUND**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT (Unrestricted Fund) FOR THE YEAR ENDING 5 APRIL 2024**
|**Note**
**Receipts**
Investment income
Dividends received
Gross interest on Government Stock
and other investments
1
Other interest received
2
**Total receipts**
**Charitable payments**
Grant paid to Stroud Festival CIO
Management and administration:
Independent examiner's fees
**Total payments**
**Net income for the year**
**Cash and bank balances at 5 April 2023**
**Cash and bank balances at 5 April 2024**|**2024**
**£**
21,112.90
10,325.22
975.20
32,413.32
25,000.00
558.00
25,558.00
6,855.32
37,406.78
44,262.10|**2023**
**£**
21,025.16
8,664.96
106.74|
|---|---|---|
|||29,796.86|
|||15,000.00
558.00|
|||15,558.00|
|||14,238.86
23,167.92|
|||37,406.78|
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## **MARGARET & NETLAM BIGG TRUST FUND**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT (Restricted Fund) FOR THE YEAR ENDING 5 APRIL 2024**
|**Receipts**
Sale of investments
Shares and securities
**Payments**
Purchase of investments
Management and administration
Brokers management fees
**Total payments**
**Net income/(expenditure) for the year**
**Balance at 5 April 2023**
**Balance at 5 April 2024**|**2024**
**£**
250,577.13
250,577.13
243,222.15
5,907.05
249,129.20
1,447.93
22,035.31
23,483.24|**2023**
**£**
418,899.45|
|---|---|---|
|||418,899.45
416,562.49
10,170.04|
|||426,732.53|
|||(7,833.08)
29,868.39|
|||22,035.31|
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## **MARGARET & NETLAM BIGG TRUST FUND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 5 APRIL 2024**
|**Cash funds**
Lloyds Bank plc
Brewin Dolphin dealing account
Brewin Dolphin income account
Fixed term deposit
**Total cash funds**
**Investment assets**
Shares and securities at market value
**Total funds**|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Fund**
**Fund**
**£**
**£**
27,647.53
-
611.47
23,483.24
753.57
-
15,249.53
-
44,262.10
23,483.24
110,556.00
714,520.00
154,818.10
738,003.24
**2024**|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Fund**
**Fund**
**£**
**£**
37,094.49
-
312.29
22,035.31
-
-
-
-
37,406.78
22,035.31
109,335.00
692,568.00
146,741.78
714,603.31
**2023**|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Fund**
**Fund**
**£**
**£**
37,094.49
-
312.29
22,035.31
-
-
-
-
37,406.78
22,035.31
109,335.00
692,568.00
146,741.78
714,603.31
**2023**|
|---|---|---|---|
||||22,035.31|
||||692,568.00|
||||714,603.31|
Signed by the Trustees on 11th September 2024
C.E.J. BLACKSTONE
## D.J. TURK
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## **MARGARET & NETLAM BIGG TRUST FUND**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 5 APRIL 2024**
|1
**Gross interest on Government Stock and other securities**
**Holding**
Government stock & other securities
2
**Other interest received**
Deposit interest|**2024**
**Gross**
**£**
10,325.22
**2024**
**Gross**
**£**
975.20
975.20|**2023**
**Gross**
**£**
8,664.96|
|---|---|---|
|||**2023**
**Gross**
**£**
106.74|
|||106.74|
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