Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.05.2022 To 30.04.2023
Charity name: Guisborough Town Pride Charity registration number: 1076969
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in Guisborough |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To provide and maintain floral displays in flower tubs, troughs and beds around the town to enhance the environment and create a pleasant atmosphere for residents and visitors to the town. A number of years ago the group installed a clock in a prominent location in the town and pays for its maintenance. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees of Guisborough Town Pride are aware of the need to ensure that all activities undertaken comply with the objectives of the Charity. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The Charity does not routinely make grants |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The Charity exists as a purely voluntary organisation and greatly values the contributions of each volunteer. |
| 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 | Over the years that the Charity has been in existence it has undertaken many activities to enhance and improve the local environment, for the benefit of local residents and visitors to the town. We work with other local organisations to carry out some of our activities and to promote a sense of pride in our locality. Our main activity has been to provide floral displays for all to enjoy. We have also provided public seating in prominent locations for the benefit of all. We have worked in partnership with other organisations to restore the town’s Market Cross and create a Blue Plaque Heritage Trail. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The Charity normally tries to raise sufficient funds each year to cover anticipated expenditure. During the Covid pandemic this was not possible so some reserves were used to cover the shortfall. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity is currently in a healthy financial position. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Charity normally holds reserves to cover anticipated costs should no fundraising be possible and also in anticipation of new projects which the Charity has plans to undertake. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | The Charity’s reserve account at the end of the accounting period held £143347. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other | The Charity was one of the beneficiaries of the estate of a local resident and has recently received a large sum of money. The Trustees are still deciding on the best way to utilise this inheritance to comply with the aims of the Charity. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The Charity has a Constitution as supplied to The Charity Commission |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | |
| 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 | Trustees and Officers of the Charity are appointed at the Annual General Meeting of the Charity. They are usually volunteers who may be proposed and seconded by other members |
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 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Guisborough Town Pride |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1076969 |
| Charity’s principal address | 24 Kingfisher Drive Guisborough TS14 8HS |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Malcolm Simon Griffiths |
01.05.2022 to 06.06.2022 |
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| Pamela Marie Rayment |
Chairperson | 06.06.2022 to 30.05.2023 |
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| Hazel Meynell | Treasurer | |||
| Ian Kemp Alexander |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and 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
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Hazel Meynell Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 14.02.2024
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Independent Examinerf$ Reportto the Tru¥tses of Guisborough Itmn Prkle I report on Ule tyjnts of charity year end 31 March 2023 1¢h are setout on pages 4 to 6 Rèspeetive rèsponsibilit1 of trustees and examlner The ch8rrily's trustees a responsiNe for the preparation ofthe aLwJnts. charty's trustees consKler Ihat An audit is not QuIred lor tris year under section 144121 of the Charibes Art 2011 (the 2011 Actl and that 8n indepenijent examination i8 needed. It Is rny respcffisti)ilrty to.. exarnine the accA)unts urKler section 145 01 Ihe 2011 Att follow th& procedures L3id (kvlm in the gerral D1¢110nS given by the Charity Cornmi5sv)n under secbon 145ISXbl of the 2011 A( and state whether parblar matters ha¥e come to my attenb"cfi. Bast$ of Independent exarninerfs report My examination was carried out in accordan with the general Directi(M)s givèn by the Chanty Commissk)n. An ex8mination includes a re¥W of the accountirKJ COrdS kept by charity and a ccrfnparison ol the accounts psented wrth those records. 11 also incjudes cOnderatiOn of any unusual Items or disdosures in th8 accounts. and seeking explanations fr( you as trustees conmIng any such matters The provre$ undertaken do not ovide 811 the e¥ryden that Wld be required in an audit and conseqLenly Th) opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a'twe and fair ¥AevK and Ihe report i5 linrted to those matters set out in the ststernent bdow. Independent examinerf$ stalernent In COntL)n my exam1nth.. no matter has cxme to my atter... wtruch gtves Me teasonab cusè to tlieve that. Ni any material respecL the requirements". to keep &counb"ng recx)rds in acwdance vAth section 130 ofthè 2011 Act., and to prepa accounts with ts acAX)unttn9 re5 ar¥J compty with the accounting requirements olthe 2011 Acl have not been rnel.. or to WhCh. In my cpinion. attentn shouky be dra in order to enatlè a WLyeruThJerstandiThJ ofthe attount5 to be reathecl. C N Mason Chartered CertifiedAccounlart Dr8ycott & lfjrt( Cleveland House 92 Wsslgai8 Guisbomugh Cleveland TS14 6AP Date Page 3
UB(ou TOWN PRIDE r ended TH APRIL 2023 c¢mln Resources Funds Funds 202 Donaknns Membership fees Magaane sale8 Fund rai&ng Sale of ilwns Granl Interest Receiw Total Incomin 134.081 240 437 692 1TT 134.081 240 437 692 177 794 283 367 47 175 567 136,194 136.194 1.712 magne Flowalsltubslptsrj Fund raising costs miscel1arUS exponses Public liabiliy insuranco Clock ssrvw Rrxyn hi lièms for safe Intrepr8tatron panel nd 272 272 765 20 122 128 371 91 122 128 377 91 118 263 67 79) 133.586 133.586 (941 Transfers between funds Total bjnds brougrrt forward Total funds Ca*d lorward 12.548 12.548 12.642 146.134 146.134 12,548
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Guisborough Town Pride
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023 which are set out on pages 4 to 6
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
- 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
C N Mason
Chartered Certified Accountant
Draycott & Kirk Cleveland House 92 Westgate Guisborough Cleveland TS14 6AP
Date
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