ROTARY CLUB OF MILTON KEYNES CHARITABLE TRUST TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
The trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2023.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Rotary Club of Milton Keynes Charitable Trust Fund is a registered charity (Charity Commission 1051108). It is governed by its trust deed dated 18 July 1995.
TRUSTEES
Dr Euan Henderson (chair), Jill Irene Moss, Samantha Bradford. Principal Office: 84 Silver Street, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, MK16 0EG.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The primary objective is the relief of the poor and needy and such other charitable purposes as the club directs. In planning activities, the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit has been kept in mind.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The Trust’s net charitable income for the year was £42,076 (£44,003 less £1,927 direct expenses) and its charitable donations £37,777. Income continued to be derived from donations and fundraising.
The 2023 Swimathon event generated £33,290 in sponsorship within the financial year. Donations totalling £30,790 were made to 9 local charities from Swimathon funds.
One of the 9 Swimathon charities, Harry’s Rainbow, was a particular focus throughout the year. With the aid of a Rotary district grant and a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, we furnished a counselling room for them and provided a weekend residential for some of their children at Action for Youth’s Caldecotte Xperience .
To mark the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee we planted three mature flowering trees in the grounds of Milton Keynes University Hospital. Over the winter we donated to an appeal by a Ukrainian Rotary club to purchase locally-made heaters/stoves. In addition, we purchased household items for our local Ukrainian refugees, supported by a donation from Rotary International. We also organised and funded two annual events: taking a group of young carers to a pantomime (with interval ice-creams) and a hands-on visit to a petting farm for students from a local special school and their carers.
RISK
The Board of Trustees reviews the areas of risk that may affect the organisation. No significant risks have been identified.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
With the support of the Club’s Treasurer, the trustees continue to monitor the reserves policy.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Chartered Accountant Andy Moss has kindly examined the accounts for 2022/23.
Euan Henderson (on behalf of the trustees}
14 December 2023
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