Charity registration number 00290055 (England and Wales)
Company registration number 01830557
THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr J C Phipps
Mr J R Moore
Mr M Penrose
Secretary
Mr J R Moore
Charity number (England and Wales)
00290055
Company number
01830557
Registered office
Drayton House
Drayton Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
England
PO20 2EW
Independent examiner
Oliver Read FCCA ACA
James Todd & Co Limited
Drayton House
Drayton Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
England
PO20 2EW
THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees' report
1 - 2
Independent examiner's report
3
Statement of financial activities
4
Balance sheet
5
Notes to the financial statements
6 - 13
THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
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The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the trust's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)".

Objectives and activities

The principal activity of the Trust is the support of such charitable objects as the Trustees decide. At present, the Trust mainly limits its support to charities which assist the disadvantaged sections of the population, or are involved in community development work - either of these may be in urban or rural areas, in Britain or overseas. Direct grants are not made to individuals.

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the trust should undertake. In supporting the poorest sections of the population, the Trustees consider that they are fulfilling the requirements to deliver a public benefit.

Activities

During the year the trust entered a new three-year commitment to five charities. This is in line with the trust’s preference for providing longer-term support. Funds committed are treated as expenditure at the time of the initial commitment.

Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
Financial review

During the financial year the market was volatile. However, income was up. The process of transferring our investment portfolio has taken longer than anticipated.

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the trust that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the trust’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

Major risks

The trustees are aware of the need to assess the risks to the Trust and ensure that the following areas of potential risk are reduced to satisfactory levels.

· Financial risk

· Reputational risk

· Operational risk

· Statutory and legal risks

THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
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Structure, governance and management

The trust is a company limited by guarantee. Each of the members has undertaken to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the company in the event of the same being wound up, whilst he is a member, or within one year after he ceases to be a member, and the assets being insufficient to cover the company's debts and liabilities.

 

The Trust was established under a Memorandum of Association, which established the objects and powers of the charitable company, and is governed under its Articles of Association.

 

No donations or other income of the company may be distributed to the members either by way of a distribution or on winding up of the company. They may only be applied for the charitable purposes of the company.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr J C Phipps
Mr J R Moore
Mr M Penrose
Recruitment and appointment of trustees

When a vacancy occurs for a Trustee, the remaining Trustees will seek to appoint an individual with relevant skills and experience which they feel will be of benefit to the Trust. On appointment, a new Trustee will be given a copy of the original Memorandum and Articles of Association and the latest Annual Report and accounts. There is no formal induction and training programme, but where necessary, individual Trustees attend seminars to update themselves.

Induction and training of trustees

When a vacancy occurs for a Trustee, the remaining Trustees will seek to appoint an individual with relevant skills and experience which they feel will be of benefit to the Trust. On appointment, a new Trustee will be given a copy of the original Memorandum and Articles of Association and the latest Annual Report and accounts. There is no formal induction and training programme, but where necessary, individual Trustees attend seminars to update themselves.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mr J C Phipps
Trustee
23 December 2024
THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Puebla Charitable Trust Limited (the trust) for the year ended 5 April 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the trust (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the trust are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the trust’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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 386 of the Companies Act 2006.

2

the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

3

the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4

the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

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 financial statements to be reached.

Oliver Read FCCA ACA
James Todd & Co Limited
Drayton House
Drayton Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 2EW
England
2 January 2025
THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
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Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Total
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
general
designated
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Investments
3
110,387
-
110,387
100,420
-
100,420
Total income
110,387
-
110,387
100,420
-
100,420
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
83,776
-
83,776
6,040
-
6,040
Total expenditure
83,776
-
83,776
6,040
-
6,040
Net gains/(losses) on investments
9
-
(9,320)
(9,320)
-
(143,553)
(143,553)
Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds
26,611
(9,320)
17,291
94,380
(143,553)
(49,173)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 6 April 2023
110,868
2,926,573
3,037,441
16,488
3,070,126
3,086,614
Fund balances at 5 April 2024
137,479
2,917,253
3,054,732
110,868
2,926,573
3,037,441

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
5 APRIL 2024
05 April 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Investments
11
2,868,250
2,926,573
Current assets
Debtors
12
-
1,702
Cash at bank and in hand
189,663
112,232
189,663
113,934
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13
(3,181)
(3,066)
Net current assets
186,482
110,868
Total assets less current liabilities
3,054,732
3,037,441
The funds of the trust
Unrestricted funds - general
15
137,479
110,868
Unrestricted funds - designated
14
2,917,253
2,926,573
3,054,732
3,037,441

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 5 April 2024.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 23 December 2024
Mr J C Phipps
Trustee
Company registration number 01830557 (England and Wales)
THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

The Puebla Charitable Trust Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Drayton House, Drayton Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2EW, England.

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the trust's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". The trust is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

 

The trust has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the trust. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the trust has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds contain the investments which are needed to generate future income.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4
Income
Income is recognised when the trust is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Investment income represents the actual income received with appropriate adjustments for income accrued to the date of the financial statements.

THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

 

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Grants payable are payments made to third parties in the furtherance of the charitable objectives of the Trust. Grants are accounted for when either the recipient has a reasonable expectation that they will receive a grant and the Trustees have agreed to pay the grant without condition, or the recipient has a reasonable expectation that they will receive a grant and any condition attaching to the grant is outside the control of the Trust.

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Trust and include the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the Trust.

1.6
Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

1.7
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.8
Financial instruments

The trust has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the trust's balance sheet when the trust becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans 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 payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

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 operations from suppliers. Amounts 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.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the trust’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the trust’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3
Income from investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Income from listed investments
106,798
99,388
Interest receivable
3,589
1,032
110,387
100,420
THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
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4
Expenditure on charitable activities
Charitable Expenditure
Charitable Expenditure
2024
2023
£
£
Direct costs
Grant funding of activities (see note 5)
80,000
2,500
Share of support and governance costs (see note 6)
Governance
3,776
3,540
83,776
6,040
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
83,776
6,040
5
Grants payable
Charitable Expenditure
Charitable Expenditure
2024
2023
£
£
Grants to institutions:
Hamlin Fistula UK
5,000
2,500
S West London Law Centres
20,000
-
One25 Ltd
15,000
-
The Unity Project (TUP)
10,000
-
Survivors Fund
30,000
-
80,000
2,500
6
Support costs allocated to activities
2024
2023
£
£
Governance costs
3,776
3,540
Analysed between:
Charitable Expenditure
3,776
3,540
THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
6
Support costs allocated to activities
(Continued)
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2024
2023
Governance costs comprise:
£
£
Accountancy
3,716
3,468
Bank fees
60
72
3,776
3,540
7
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the trust during the year.
8
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
-
0
-
0
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
9
Gains and losses on investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
designated
designated
2024
2023
Gains/(losses) arising on:
£
£
Revaluation of investments
(1,234)
(143,553)
Sale of investments
(8,086)
-
(9,320)
(143,553)
10
Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
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11
Fixed asset investments
Listed investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 6 April 2023
2,926,573
Additions
431,474
Valuation changes
(1,234)
Disposals
(488,563)
At 5 April 2024
2,868,250
Carrying amount
At 05 April 2024
2,868,250
At 05 April 2023
2,926,573
12
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Prepayments and accrued income
-
1,702
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Accruals and deferred income
3,181
3,066
14
Unrestricted funds - designated

These are unrestricted funds which are material to the trust's activities.

At 6 April 2023
Gains and losses
At 5 April 2024
£
£
£
Investment fund for income generation
2,926,573
(9,320)
2,917,253
Previous year:
At 6 April 2022
Gains and losses
At 5 April 2023
£
£
£
Investment fund for income generation
3,070,126
(143,553)
2,926,573
THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
14
Unrestricted funds - designated
(Continued)
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The trustees have decided to designate the value of investments held by the trust, which includes the cash balance held by the investment portfolio. This will assist with maintaining these reserves in order to generate future investment income, which is the Trusts primary income stream.

15
Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 6 April 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 5 April 2024
£
£
£
£
General funds
110,868
110,387
(83,776)
137,479
Previous year:
At 6 April 2022
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 5 April 2023
£
£
£
£
General funds
16,488
100,420
(6,040)
110,868
16
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
general
designated
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
At 5 April 2024:
Investments
-
2,868,250
2,868,250
Current assets/(liabilities)
137,479
49,003
186,482
137,479
2,917,253
3,054,732
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
general
designated
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
At 5 April 2023:
Investments
-
2,926,573
2,926,573
Current assets/(liabilities)
110,868
-
110,868
110,868
2,926,573
3,037,441
THE PUEBLA CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
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17
Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).

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