Company registration number 06583366 (England and Wales)
Charity registration number 1139044 (England and Wales)
CARDINAL ALLEN TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
CARDINAL ALLEN TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr A Dickinson
Fr S Henry
Country of incorporation
United Kingdom
06583366
(England and Wales)
Charity registration
England and Wales
1139044
Principal address
St Catherine's House
Stanifield Lane
Farington
Leyland
PR25 4QG
Registered office
St Catherine's House
Stanifield Lane
Farington
Leyland
England
PR25 4QG
Independent examiner
HullJady
41 Bridgeman Terrace
Wigan
Lancashire
United Kingdom
WN1 1TT
CARDINAL ALLEN TRUST
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 - 10
CARDINAL ALLEN TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
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The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2025.

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 charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 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)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are the advancement of religion and education in accordance with the tenets of the Catholic religion and in particular to support the charitable work of St Peter's International College for the public benefit and to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the historic buildings and land at St Peter's International College.

The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are to raise and distribute funds and there has been no change in these during the year.

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives

The charity has received donations which it has passed on to St Peter's International College, France in order to enable it to carry out its work. During the year, a one-off donation of £20,000 was received. This was passed on to further the work of the college.

Financial review

The charity has few overheads and the trustees send money received in donations as it is required by St Peter's College, when it can be used for the charitable objectives. The charity made a surplus of £5,304 in the year and had retained reserves at 31 May of £9,216.

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds should not be retained within the charity, which has very few overheads, but should be paid out for its charitable purpose where possible. This means that at any time, the charity holds only modest funds in reserve.

Major risks

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association, amended most recently in September 2020.

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 A Dickinson
Fr S Henry
CARDINAL ALLEN TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
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Recruitment and appointment of trustees

Trustees are sought who are sympathetic to the Charity's aims and have skills specific to assisting them to make relevant charitable decisions about the expenditure of the Charity. None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

Organisational structure

The Charity has no staff and very few overheads. Decisions are made by the board of trustees.

The trustees' r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Fr S Henry
Trustee
25 February 2026
CARDINAL ALLEN TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF CARDINAL ALLEN TRUST
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Cardinal Allen Trust (the charity) for the year ended 31 May 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (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 charity 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 charity’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 charity 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.

Clare Jady FCA
HullJady
41 Bridgeman Terrace
Wigan
Lancashire
WN1 1TT
United Kingdom
25 February 2026
CARDINAL ALLEN TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MAY 2025
31 May 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
10,446
4,512
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
10
(1,230)
(600)
Net current assets
9,216
3,912
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
11
9,216
3,912
9,216
3,912

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 May 2025.

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 25 February 2026
Fr S Henry
Trustee
CARDINAL ALLEN TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

Cardinal Allen Trust is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is St Catherine's House, Stanifield Lane, Farington, Leyland, PR25 4QG, England.

1.1
Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity'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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity 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 charity. Monetary a mounts 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 charity 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.

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.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4
Income
Income is recognised when the charity 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.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
1.5
Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised in accordance with the rules laid out in the Charities SORP (FRS102)

CARDINAL ALLEN TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
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.

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.

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 p aymen ts 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 charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.7
Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’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.

CARDINAL ALLEN TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
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3
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Donations and gifts
41,401
60,216
4
Expenditure on charitable activities
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
2025
2024
£
£
Direct costs
Contributions to St Peter's College
35,343
55,636
Share of support and governance costs (see note 5)
Support
754
719
36,097
56,355
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
36,097
56,355
5
Support costs allocated to activities
2025
2024
£
£
Accountancy
630
600
Sundry support costs
124
119
754
719
Analysed between:
Charitable activities
754
719
6
Net movement in funds
2025
2024
£
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements
300
300
CARDINAL ALLEN TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
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7
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
8
Employees

There were no employees during the financial years to 31 May 2025 or 2024 and the trustees, who are also directors, received no remuneration for their work nor did they receive reimbursement of expenses.

2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
0
0
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
9
Taxation

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

10
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Accruals and deferred income
1,230
600
11
Unrestricted funds

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

At 1 June 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 May 2025
£
£
£
£
General funds
3,912
41,401
(36,097)
9,216
Previous year:
At 1 June 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 May 2024
£
£
£
£
General funds
51
60,216
(56,355)
3,912
CARDINAL ALLEN TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
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12
Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).

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