DAVID SHARP'S TRUST CHARITY NUMBER SC039508
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
DAVID SHARP'S TRUST
CHARITY INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER
SC039508
TRUSTEES
PRINCIPAL OFFICE
INDEPENDENT Henderson & Company EXAMINERS 73 Union Street Greenock PA16 8BG
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DAVID SHARP'S TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR TO 5th APRIL 2025
1. ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUST
The Trust was established by the late David Sharp of Gourock in 1919 when he provided in his Trust Disposition and Settlement for heritable properties owned by him at his death to be held and the revenue therefrom distributed. The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) approved the amendment of the Trust and a replacement Deed of Trust dated 29th April and 13th and 17th June 2014 and registered in the Books of Council and Session on 18th June 2014 was completed and lodged with OSCR. In terms of that Deed of Trust the net revenue is now to be distributed:-
[a] to the extent of two thirds to the Salvation Army for its mission work in Gourock or to such other body or bodies operating as a charity or charities in Inverclyde as the Trustees in their discretion may select for the carrying on of Christian Work (including Mission Work); Since 2014 as the Trustees had recognised that the Salvation Army do not carry on mission work in Gourock, the Trustees in most years have applied two thirds of its income each year to Gourock Schools & Churches Together [“GSCT”]. GSCT is a charity registered with OSCR [SC046236] and is effectively a grouping of Churches and Schools in Gourock promoting social responsibility and awareness by coordinating Christian inter-denominational input to curricular activities of pupils normally aged 5 to 18 for the benefit of Gourock’s population to advance and encourage good citizenship. In 2024 that two thirds of the Trust income had been paid to Gourock Scout. and
[b] to the extent of one third to or for Blindcraft Trust Fund or to such other body or bodies operating as a charity or charities in the West of Scotland, as the Trustees in their discretion may select for the benefit of individuals who are blind or visually impaired (including the advancement of the education of the public in general in relation to individuals who are blind or visually impaired).
3. ADMINISTRATION
[1] The Trust administrators are Neill Clerk & Murray, Solicitors, 3 Ardgowan Square, Greenock PA16 8NW who administer and manage the Trust in accordance with instructions of the Trustees and deal particularly with tenancies and collection of rents. Since 2017 flats have been sold for which suitable tenants had not been found and the available sale proceeds have been invested in Stock Market investments.
[2] Newton Property Management Ltd of 87 Port Dundas Road, Glasgow, G4 OHF (formerly Morison Walker Property Management Limited of 23 Patrick Street, Greenock PA16 8NB) factor the Trust properties.
[3] The Trustees did not meet during the year but were provided with full information in regard to the Trust before approving of the Trust Accounts.
[4] As at Sth April 2025 the Trust has 12 flats in tenement properties in Gourock
4. RESERVES POLICY
The Trust funds are represented by the capital of the Trust against which capital outlays and capital expenses of administration are charged. The Trustees distribute revenue balances to the beneficiaries. The Trustees have power to distribute capital. During the year to Sth April 2025 a total of £30,000.00 of capital was distributed to charitable beneficiaries in terms of the Deed of Trust.
5, DEVELOPMENT
The Trustees maintain and as appropriate upgrade the Trust properties and have the Trust's Stock Market investments regularly reviewed.
Neill Clerk & Murray Solicitors 3 Ardgowan Square Greenock PA16 8NW Trust Administrators estt sel 2025
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5th APRIL 2025
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|Endowment|
|Endowment|||2024|
|Fund|Fund|
|RECEIPTS|
|Investment|Income|£30,045.28|£29,507.71|
|Investment|Funds|Realised|49,369.05|19,544.24|
|Total|Receipts|£79,414.33|£49,051.95|
|PAYMENTS|
|Payments|to|Beneficiaries|£48,000.00|£48,000.00|
|Factoring|&|upgrading|of|properties|17,021.53|8754.37|
|Governance|Costs:|
|Stockbrokers’|charges|1,777.27|1615.80|
|Royal|Faculty|of|Procurators|Auditor's|fee|66.00|928.00|
|Neill|Clerk &|Murray,|Solicitors|fees|8,778.00|22,760.00|
|Independent|Examiner's|fees|1,260.00|1140.00|
|Funds|invested|2,341.00|24,730.38|
|Total|Payments|£79,243.80|£107,928.55|
|Surplus/ (Deficit)|for|year|£170.53|(£58,876.60)|
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DAVID SHARP'S TRUST SC039508
STATEMENT OF BALANCES AS AT 5th APRIL 2025
| Endowment | Endowment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | Fund | ||
| Bank and Cash in Hand | |||
| Opening Balances | £40,903.32 | £99,779.92 | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) foryear | 170.53 | (58,876.60) | |
| Closing Balances | £41,073.85 | £40,903.32 | |
| Investments | |||
| At MarketValue | £736,932.00 | 785,709.00 | |
| TotalReserves | £778,005.85 | £826,612.32 |
APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES //_ 2025
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DAVID SHARP'S TRUST
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR TO Sth APRIL 2025
1. ACCOUNTING
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[a] The Revenue Balance at Sth April 2025 is being paid out to the beneficiaries,
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{b} The Market Values of the Trust assets (now comprising 12 flats and Stock Market investments) and shown on page 4 has been assessed by the Trustees as fair and appropriate.
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[c] None of the Trustees received remuneration excepting only that the Trust Administrators PartnersNeill Clerkwill& receiveMurray feesof whichto beee:Y uditor oO urt for reserves of £15,000 and Auditor's fee of £500 have been included in the Account.
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[d] No publicity expenses or expenses of fundraising were incurred during the year.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
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I report on the Accounts of David Sharp's Trust for the year ended Sth April 2025 which are set out on pages 3 to S.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the Accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The Trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)(d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the Accounts as required under Section 44(1)(c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement
My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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 seeks explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the Accounts.
Independent Examiner's Statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention.
- which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and
to prepare Accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met
or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached.
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