Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01/04/2022 (Period start date) to: 31/03/2023 (Period end date) Charity name: THE SUNFLOWER FELLOWSHIP ROMANIA Charity registration number: 1090120
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 | 1. To relieve sickness amongst children in Romania suffering from HIV or AIDS and/or any other special needs by the provision of holiday accommodation in Romania for the benefit of such children and where applicable their families. 2. The advancement of the Christian Faith. |
| 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 |
Education and training of young people; provision of such medical care as may be necessary for their good health; the relief of poverty among these young people and their families; provision of appropriate accommodation at our holiday home, Casa Valentin in Romania, along with recreational activities such as sport, indoor games and craft work. The Christian Faith is advanced through linking ethical teaching with biblical stories and the provision of musical accompaniment andworship serviceswhere appropriate. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The above activities are conducted in compliance with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit as updated from time to time. |
Additional information
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| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We do not make grants to other charities or individuals. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable. |
We do not employ volunteers. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
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 | During the year, Casa Valentin continued to welcome Ukrainian refugees and by June had a full house with 26 refugees staying, all of whom were extremely grateful for all the help they received. This meant that it was not possible to welcome any Romanian children for a holiday. It also put a tremendous strain on our staff with all the extra cooking and cleaning. Language was also problematical as it involved translations to and from Ukrainian to English and English to Romanian. Expenses were very high, but fortunately some food was obtained (just in date) from a shop in a nearby town and they received donations from local Romanians. By November it was possible to re-start class visits from two local primary schools with one visit each week. The educational authorities and local villagers were glad that we were able to continue with this programme. During the spring it was possible for the staff to concentrate on the local children with the Social Programme group really enjoying everything they do at Casa Valentin. The school visits also continued. We are grateful to our supporters who, by their giving, have allowed Casa Valentin to become such a blessing to Romanians and Ukrainians alike during therecent crises. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41
set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives 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 | Since the Covid19 pandemic the sharp rise in costs, coupled with a corresponding fall in revenue, meant that our receipts fell throughout this period (as with many charities). We were fortunate that no one has stopped their Standing Orders or reduced them, and we are thankful that we have received some generous financial support in the same period. Our annual claim for Gift Aid by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs department is a much appreciated additionto our receipts. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We do not hold reserves. |
| Amount of reservesheld | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | As a faith mission we do not hold any basic reserves, relying on our donors to provide the necessary funding each year. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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| 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 |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royalcharter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | As a Trust. |
| 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 | Appointment is by agreement of existing trustees at a Special Meeting called for that purpose. This meeting may be called at any time by the Chairman or any two Trustees, upon not less than 21 days’ notice being given. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| 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 | THE SUNFLOWER FELLOWSHIP ROMANIA |
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| Other name the charity uses | Sunflower Fellowship |
| Registered charity number | 1090120 |
| Charity’s principal address | 29 Bramshott Place Fleet Hampshire GU51 4QF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for wholeyear |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Monica Amas | ||||
| Jean Gutteridge | ||||
| John Gutteridge | Chairman/Treasurer | |||
| Iain Gutteridge | Data Protection Officer | |||
| Paula Hallam | Minutes Secretary | |||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None.
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | **Dates acted if not for whole year ** | |
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| None. | ||
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| John Gutteridge | Paula Hallam | |
Chairman |
Minutes Secretary | |
Charity Name No (if any) THE SUNFLOWER FELLOWSHIP ROMANIA 1090120 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/04/2022 31/03/2023
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 12,736 10,297 5,720 302 4,275 - 6,225 10,000 49,555 49,555 46,850 165 5,000 10,000 62,015 - - 62,015 - 12,461 - 17,357 4,895 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 12,736 10,297 5,720 302 4,275 - 6,225 10,000 49,555 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 12,736 10,297 5,720 302 4,275 - 6,225 10,000 49,555 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Personal donations | 12,736 | 12,006 | ||||
| StandingOrders | 10,297 | 9,379 | ||||
| Church donations | 5,720 | 3,469 | ||||
| Public donations | 302 | 10,057 | ||||
| Ukraine/Fundraising | 4,275 | 15,191 | ||||
| Box holders | - | 60 | ||||
| Gift Aid | 6,225 | 2,164 | ||||
| Interest free loan | 10,000 | 5,000 | ||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
49,555 | 57,326 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| - | - | |||||
| Sub total | - | - | ||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 57,326 | ||||||
| Casa Valentin Expenses | 46,850 | 46,350 | ||||
| Bank charges | 165 | 240 | ||||
| 21/22 Inerest-free loan repayment | 5,000 | - | ||||
| 22/23 Interest-free loan repayment | 10,000 | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 62,015 | 46,590 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 46,590 | ||||||
| - 12,461 | - | - | - 12,461 | 10,736 | ||
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| 17,357 | 17,357 | 6,621 | ||||
| 4,895 | 4,895 | 17,357 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
13/03/2024
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Details Details Current account Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 4,895 - - - - - 4,895 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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