Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/4/2024 To 31/3/2025 Charity name: RAMSEY AND DISTRICT DAY CENTRE
Charity registration number: 1043497
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of | Para 1.17 | To reduce social isolation in older |
| the charity as set out in its | people, and provide support and physical | |
| governing document | and mental stimulation. | |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Lunch club , with mini breakfast, and hot lunch plus entertainment, exercise and |
| purposes for the public | outings. | |
| benefit, in particular, the | ||
| activities, projects or services | ||
| identified in the accounts. | ||
| Statement confirming | Para 1.18 | YES, REFRESHER COURSE HELD FOR |
| whether the trustees have | ALL TRUSTEES, OUTLINING DUTIES | |
| had regard to the guidance | AND RESPOSNIBILITIES, WITH QUIZ. | |
| issued by the Charity | ||
| Commission on public | ||
| benefit | ||
| Additional information (optional) | ||
| You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: | You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: | |
| SORP reference | ||
| NO GRANTS MADE TO OTHER | ||
| Para 1.38 | CHARITIES. OCCASIONAL | |
| Policy on grant making | ENTERTAINERS ASK FOR THEIR FEES | |
| TO BE PAID TO LOCAL CHARITIES. | ||
| NO INVETSMENTS IN OTHER | ||
| Para 1.38 | ORGANISATIONS- but we choose ethical | |
| Policy on social investment | banks for our reserves and daily banking | |
| including program related | needs. | |
| investment | ||
| VALUE AND APPRECIATE HUGE INPUT | ||
| Para 1.38 | FROM ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS, AND WE | |
| Contribution made by | ARRANGE SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THEM | |
| volunteers | TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS. | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We continue to support 27 elderly vulnerable local residents and offer approx 100 events per year for them. There is excellent feedback from the members and their families. Volunteers enjoy making a contribution to community life, and enjoy the work and outings too. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | NO GOAL SETTING- simply to continue doing what we do well, and maximise attendance by members. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We are no longer running at a financial deficit, and remedial action taken 2 years ago is sufficient. Aim is to avoid deficits, although we have enough reserves to cope with a few lean years. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Interest bearing accounts are being used effectively. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Ended the year by adding to our reserves rather than eating into our reserves. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves crucial for periods like the Covid pandemic, or if County Council review of funding leads to significant cuts in main funding grant. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £43,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Highly likely to remain viable for at least 5 years. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
40% from Cambs County Council grant. 45% from member fees 12% from miscellaneous fund raising 3% from bank interest |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Savings accounts are with ethical banks, including Charity Bank. Current account is with Co-Op bank- highly rated ethics in Ethical Consumer reviews. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Reduction in county council funding. Reduction in number of members/attendance rates |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution- amended 27th Oct 2021. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | See above |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Selection based on volunteers from committee. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
Information pack. Quiz from Charities Commission and discussions around each topic and question. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | We connect with other Day Centre Providers in the cmabridgeshire area informally by zoom calls monthly. We have quarterly review meetings with a contracts manager from County Council. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | NIL |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | RAMSEY AND DISTRICT DAY CENTRE |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | RAMSEY SENIOR LUNCH CLUB |
| Registered charity number | 1043497 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o Ambleside, Upwood Rd, Bury, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambs PE26 2PE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARUN AGGARWAL |
TREASURER | |||
| GILLIAN RAYMENT |
CHAIR | |||
| GRAHAM PETERSON |
TRUSTEE | since 20/8/24 | ||
| ADRIAN GRAHAM | TRUSTEE | since 20/8/24 | ||
| MARGARET CLARK |
TRUSTEE | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity NIL Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the N/A assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and N/A segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser N/A Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
N/A
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) MRS GILLIAN RAYMENT Full name(s) DR ARUN AGGARWAL Position (eg Secretary, TREASURER CHAIR Chair, etc) Date 29[TH] MAY 2025 28[TH] MAY 2025
RAMSEY & DISTRICT DAY CENTRE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS ASAT 31st MARCH 2025 Accounts prepared by DrArun Aggarwal, Treasurer RDDC I have examined the attached accounts and l am in agreement with the books, records and infomiation supplied to me. Gillian Rayment Chairman Ramsey & District Day Centre F¥6P14)_QQ Independently examined by Hazel McDowell, and confimiation that these accounts are a true reflection of the finances of RDDC CD)(YJORDDC Accounts 202425 final.xls Audit Sheet 2025 page 3
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of t bl gTR( CT bfry 06Kff2L= Sltr rf¢RCf( On accounts forthe year ended Charity no (if any) 10¥3LÈg7 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3.1 [0 Slzozfj Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the worrls in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 7 TAVEYlrtJEA£ ,3oL rfLIKi ((AJ o¢KJ CZ SF IER October 2018