Oinoussai Benevolent Fund - Charities report - 22.2
Oinoussai Benevolent Fund - Charities report - 22.2
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: |
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021 |
FOR |
OINOUSSAI BENEVOLENT FUND |
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) |
OINOUSSAI BENEVOLENT FUND |
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021 |
Page |
Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
Balance Sheet | 6 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 11 |
OINOUSSAI BENEVOLENT FUND (REGISTERED NUMBER: 10847931) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021 |
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 |
Objectives and aims |
These are set out in the Rules and in the Articles of Association. The objectives remain to prevent or relieve poverty in Oinousses, Greece and for the public benefit to promote education, town/rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation. |
Public benefit |
The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities. |
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE |
Charitable activities |
The 2021 annual dinner/dance took place in central London in mid-November 2021 and was a success, largely because the guests were keen to attend a formal event after a prolonged period of lockdowns and restrictions on large gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which had resulted in the cancellation of the 2020 dinner/dance. As in previous years, the income generated from the dinner/dance was an important contribution towards the Fund's budget for the following year, 2022. Combined with the regular annual donations, the Fund collected sufficient monies to be able to make most of its usual charitable donations. As expected, the number of donations decreased in the 2021 financial accounting period. This was due to the increased cost of living and the aftermath of the COVID pandemic restrictions. The majority of charitable donations were made to individuals and institutions on Oinoussai. The Fund gave financial support to several needy compatriots directly, to the 'Fund for the Needy' which is run by the Friends of Oinoussai Society, to the teaching staff in the schools, to the school children and also to assist with the running expenses of St. Nicholas church. The Fund also contributed to the running expenses of the Schools' Boarding House, though this had remained closed for part of the year due to COVID restrictions. Financial support to the 'subsistence fund', which provides subsidised meals for the cadets of the Naval Academy, was not required this year as the Academy was closed for part of the year due to the pandemic, and there were sufficient funds carried forward from 2020. Sadly, the island's long-serving priest passed away from COVID in September and the Fund contributed to his funeral expenses, and also made a donation to St Nicholas Church in his memory, as a mark of gratitude and respect for his 55 years of service to the island. In London, the traditional holy breads were distributed on 6th December, St Nicholas's Day, and despite appealing for the usual donations, limited amounts were received. Regrettably the Christmas event on the island was cancelled due to a flash outbreak of COVID, however gifts for the island's young children were purchased by the Fund from the two gift shops on the island, as in previous years, and given to every child on the island in early January 2022, supporting the local community as always. The website and social media pages have proved positive in enhancing awareness of the Fund and its activities, as well as facilitating online donations. All support costs were consciously kept to a minimum, in order to maximise the amount available for charitable donations. |
FINANCIAL REVIEW |
Financial position |
The total income for the period to 31 December 2021 amounted to £81,855. Total expenditure amounted to £68,547, of which £23,923 represents charitable expenditure, whilst 3% was spent on support costs. |
Investment policy and objectives |
At present, the policy for the trust remains to invest only in cash deposits. Only capital-guaranteed, no risk products could be considered in the future. |
Reserves policy |
The trustees have decided that it would be prudent to hold the equivalent of 6 months expenditure on key overheads and key annual charitable donations in reserve. With an annual expenditure of around £30,000 in the UK and in Greece, the trust will retain around £15,000 in reserve. |
OINOUSSAI BENEVOLENT FUND (REGISTERED NUMBER: 10847931) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021 |
FINANCIAL REVIEW |
Going concern |
The Trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The Trustees make this assessment in respect of the period of one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. After reviewing the fund's forecasts and projections, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Trust has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the unforeseeable future. The key factors for this expectation are as follows:- |
1) The annual dinner/dance fundraising event is well attended by between 350 and 400 people, generating a net income of around £15,000 each year. The annual dinner/dance for 2022 is scheduled to take place in mid-November and is expected to be well-attended as the Fund is celebrating its 80th anniversary and has become a key event in the London Greek community. |
2) The annual contributions and donations from members are regular at around £15,000. |
FUTURE PLANS |
The annual dinner/dance is scheduled to take place in central London in mid-November 2022. Following the success of the 2021 dinner/dance, which took place after a prolonged period of lockdowns and restrictions on large gatherings, and noting that 2022 marks the 80th anniversary of the Fund, it is anticipated that the event will be well-attended. The requests for annual donations and contributions will be sent out in early 2023. As part of the Fund's 80th anniversary celebrations, an event is being co-organised with Naftika Chronika in mid-November to celebrate Oinoussian Maritime Heritage. Being aware of inflationary pressures and the increased cost of living, it is expected that it will be challenging to raise income from donations and voluntary contributions. For the same aforementioned reasons, an increased number of requests for assistance are likely to be received. |
The Fund has again been approached to consider increasing its assistance with the finances required to keep the island's Boarding House operational. The traditional sources of charitable support for the Boarding House are no longer able to cover all the annual costs of this important institution on the island. The Fund will therefore consider if it is able to increase its contribution. |
As in previous years, the Fund aims to give financial support to several needy compatriots, to the 'Fund for the Needy' which is run by the Friends of Oinoussai Society, to the 'Subsistence Fund' providing subsidised meals for the cadets of the Naval Academy, to the teaching staff in the schools, to the school children on the island and also to assist with the running expenses of St. Nicholas church. |
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
Governing document |
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 3 July 2017 and registered as a charity on 6 November 2018. |
The company 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. |
Membership is open to all persons with heritage from, or any family connection to, the island of Oinoussai, Greece, including those living in the United Kingdom, offices of companies worldwide with Oinoussians in position of senior management. |
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees |
Trustees are the Directors of Oinoussai Benevolent Fund, who are elected to the Executive Committee in accordance with the Articles of Association and the Rules of the Oinoussai Benevolent. Members are elected to the Executive Committee at an AGM or any other time as determined by the Membership. Members of the Committee serve for a two-year period. Elections are held with either of the procedures set out in the Rules, as chosen by the Committee. There are no restrictions regarding the re-election of members of the Committee. |
OINOUSSAI BENEVOLENT FUND (REGISTERED NUMBER: 10847931) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021 |
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
Induction and training of new trustees |
New trustees are provided with the relevant Guidance Notes and the Governance Code issued by the Charity Commission, to ensure that they are aware of their legal obligations under charity and company law. If not familiar with the content of the Articles of Association and the Rules, they are briefed on these as well as the Grant-Making Policy and the decision-making processes. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role. |
Related parties |
The current trustees are directors of member office John C. Hadjipateras & Sons Ltd. |
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS |
Registered Company number |
Registered Charity number |
Registered office |
Trustees |
Independent Examiner |
Carol Barfoot FCA |
Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP |
Chartered Accountants |
20 Eversley Road |
Bexhill-on-Sea |
East Sussex |
TN40 1HE |
Bankers |
Metro Bank |
One Southampton Row |
London |
WC1B 5HA |
WORKING NAME |
Tameion Efpragias Oinousson |
Approved by order of the board of trustees on |
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF |
OINOUSSAI BENEVOLENT FUND |
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Oinoussai Benevolent Fund ('the Company') |
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st December 2021. |
Responsibilities and basis of report |
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act'). |
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the 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 matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: |
1. | accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or |
2. | the accounts do not accord with those records; or |
3. | the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or |
4. | the accounts 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 accounts 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 accounts to be reached. |
Carol Barfoot FCA |
Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP |
Chartered Accountants |
20 Eversley Road |
Bexhill-on-Sea |
East Sussex |
TN40 1HE |
28th September 2022 |
OINOUSSAI BENEVOLENT FUND |
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021 |
2021 | 2020 |
Unrestricted | Total |
fund | funds |
Notes | £ | £ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
Donations and legacies | 2 |
Other trading activities | 3 |
Total |
EXPENDITURE ON |
Raising funds |
Other trading activities | 42,250 | (2,343 | ) |
( |
) |
Charitable activities | 4 |
Other |
Total |
NET INCOME |
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
Total funds brought forward |
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 129,168 |
OINOUSSAI BENEVOLENT FUND (REGISTERED NUMBER: 10847931) |
BALANCE SHEET |
31ST DECEMBER 2021 |
2021 | 2020 |
Unrestricted | Total |
fund | funds |
Notes | £ | £ |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Debtors | 9 |
Cash at bank and in hand |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 10 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
NET CURRENT ASSETS |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
NET ASSETS |
FUNDS | 11 |
Unrestricted funds | 129,168 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 129,168 |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31st December 2021. |
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. |
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for |
(a) | ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and |
(b) | preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. |
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on |
OINOUSSAI BENEVOLENT FUND |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021 |
1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. |
The charitable company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland': |
• | the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows. |
Income |
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. |
Expenditure |
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. |
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure. |
Taxation |
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. |
Fund accounting |
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. |
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. |
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. |
OINOUSSAI BENEVOLENT FUND |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021 |
2. | DONATIONS AND LEGACIES |
2021 | 2020 |
£ | £ |
Donations |
Members voluntary contributions | - | 600 |
3. | OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES |
2021 | 2020 |
£ | £ |
Fundraising events |
4. | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
Grant |
funding of |
activities |
Direct | (see note |
Costs | 5) | Totals |
£ | £ | £ |
Donations | 431 | - | 431 |
Grants in furtherance of the charity's objects |
- |
23,492 |
23,492 |
431 | 23,492 | 23,923 |
5. | GRANTS PAYABLE |
2021 | 2020 |
£ | £ |
Grants in furtherance of the charity's objects | 23,492 | 30,267 |
The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as | follows: |
2021 | 2020 |
£ | £ |
Junior School | 7,929 | 1,554 |
Friends of Oinoussai Society | 5,176 | 6,791 |
St Nicholas Church | 4,197 | 16,271 |
Panoinoussios Football Club | 863 | - |
OINOUSSAI BENEVOLENT FUND |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021 |
6. | SUPPORT COSTS |
Governance |
Management | Finance | costs | Totals |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Other resources expended | 916 | 34 | 1,140 | 2,090 |
7. | TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS |
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st December 2021 nor for the year ended 31st December 2020. |
Trustees' expenses |
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st December 2021 nor for the year ended 31st December 2020. |
8. | STAFF COSTS |
Average number of employees for 2021 - 0 (2020 - 0) |
9. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2021 | 2020 |
£ | £ |
Other debtors |
10. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2021 | 2020 |
£ | £ |
Other creditors |
11. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
Net |
movement | At |
At 1/1/21 | in funds | 31/12/21 |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 129,168 | 13,308 | 142,476 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 13,308 | 142,476 |
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
Incoming | Resources | Movement |
resources | expended | in funds |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 81,855 | (68,547 | ) | 13,308 |
TOTAL FUNDS | ( |
) | 13,308 |
OINOUSSAI BENEVOLENT FUND |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021 |
11. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
Comparatives for movement in funds |
Net |
movement | At |
At 1/1/20 | in funds | 31/12/20 |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 62,440 | 66,728 | 129,168 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 62,440 | 66,728 | 129,168 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
Incoming | Resources | Movement |
resources | expended | in funds |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 100,176 | (33,448 | ) | 66,728 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 100,176 | (33,448 | ) | 66,728 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: |
Net |
movement | At |
At 1/1/20 | in funds | 31/12/21 |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 62,440 | 80,036 | 142,476 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 62,440 | 80,036 | 142,476 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
Incoming | Resources | Movement |
resources | expended | in funds |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 182,031 | (101,995 | ) | 80,036 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 182,031 | (101,995 | ) | 80,036 |
OINOUSSAI BENEVOLENT FUND |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021 |
12. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
13. | LIMITED LIABILITY OF MEMBERS |
The liability of members is limited. |
Every person who is a member of the charity/company undertakes to contribute such amount, not exceeding £1 as may be required, to the assets of the charity/company if it should be wound up whilst that person is a member or within one year after that person ceases to be a member, for payment of the debts and liabilities of the charity/company contracted before that person ceases to be a member, and the costs, charges and expenses of winding up and for the adjustment of the rights of the contributors among themselves. |