2022-01-31-accounts - The Solomon Browne Memorial Hall Association

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

Period start date: 01/02/2021 Period end date: 31/01/2022 Charity name: Solomon Browne Memorial Hall Association (SBMHA) Charity registration number: 1099312

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The four core objectives of the SBMHA are: 1) To reduce feelings of isolation within our community. 2) To promote the physical, mental & emotional wellbeing of our community. 3) Increase the knowledge of Mousehole’s history. 4) Increase skill levels & employability of volunteers and beneficiaries.
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	We are running groups, classes and projects which aim to reduce isolation and improve feelings of cohesion and wellbeing in our community. These include markets, exercise classes, workshops and the community garden project. We are working with the Mousehole Archive group to create exhibitions & displays which increase knowledge of our heritage. We are also offering volunteering opportunities, which include learning new skills, throughout our programme of activities and projects.
Statement confirming	Para 1.18	The SBMHA can confirm that its

	whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft		Trustees know the core objectives and therefore the purpose of our Charity. The Trustees can confrm that these objectives seek to improve the wellbeing of its members and assist them in maximising their potential. The Trustees thereby make decisions based on real beneft to the public. As far as is reasonably possible we base all of our decision making solely on how we can enhance the lives of local residents and holiday makers who visit the village of Mousehole.

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

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SORP reference
Summary of the main Charity Commission Report
achievements of the
Feb 21 – Jan 22
charity, identifying the
difference the charity’s
Reducing Social Isolation
work has made to the
The beginning of 2021 saw a second lockdown
circumstances of its
for Covid which many local people found
beneficiaries and any harder than the first one due to the time of
wider benefits to society Para 1.20 year and for how long the pandemic was
as a whole. lasting. Our hall was a major focal point in the
village during the pandemic and we operated
as a hub to organise volunteers across the
village to ensure that all elderly members of
the village had someone checking in on them
and someone who was able to buy them food,
go the pharmacy if needed etc. We operated a
helpline where people could call if they
needed any help and we would arrange a local
volunteer to assist them. This greatly reduced
social isolation in the village at an essential
time.
Our community garden kept functioning as
effectively as possible depending on the
particular rules on social distancing at the
time. As soon as groups of six were allowed to
meet outside, we were able to continue with
our volunteer groups which brought people
together in a safe outdoors environment. In
terms of reducing social isolation, this project
aims to bring together isolated members of
the community by encouraging them to
regularly come to the garden, learn new skills
and forge relationships with people in the
village.
We have continued to collaborate with
Mousehole School and the garden is enjoyed
by school pupils as well as volunteers from the
village.
Our annual festive meal was altered this year
to accommodate covid concerns and hampers
of food with treats and goodies and pictures
drawn by local children were delivered to our
more vulnerable residents by our team of
volunteers who took the time to stop for a
chat and check in with everyone receiving a
hamper.
Our regular farmers market and café has
continued as soon as social distancing rules
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allowed with a one-way system operating for safety. This has become a focal point for people to meet and socialise, particularly during these difficult times and was appreciated by those who preferred not to travel into town to do their shopping. Our regular volunteers who support the market and are a friendly face to anyone attending to shop and chat. Improving Health and Wellbeing Our exercise classes: Yoga and Dance into Fitness (a dance class aimed at improving mobility and wellbeing in older people) have continued whenever possible throughout the pandemic and our pre-school playgroup (pipsqueaks) also helps to improve health and wellbeing by providing free healthy snacks to the children, encouraging play and activities that support a healthy lifestyle. We also provide free yoga classes for the parents and toddlers during the playgroup sessions. During the summer we improved the wellbeing of local children through our very successful summer school which provided free places to children who usually qualify for pupil premium status at school. Much of the summer school was spent outdoors, either in the community garden or down at the beach with a a focus on learning about nature and our local environment. This summer school also improves the wellbeing of local parents by offering quality childcare and a well-earned break during the long holidays. Improving Social Cohesion and Knowledge of Mousehole We support local community groups and projects, e.g. helping to fundraise for the local school, the RNLI and supporting local community groups. This year saw the 40[th] anniversary of the Solomon Browne lifeboat tragedy (from which our hall takes its name) and we brought the village together to commemorate and mourn lost fathers, sons, and brothers by hosting a beautiful candlelit event from the hall going down to the harbour. We have also been forging closer links with other community groups in Mousehole to improve cohesion in the village. Improving Skills and Employability of Volunteers and Beneficiaries We have employed a part-time events manager at the hall whose remit is in part of manage our team of volunteers and offer

them new opportunities to engage with the hall and community and to learn new skills whilst doing so.

Our weekly craft market gives the opportunity for local people to sell their work and grow small businesses which benefits the wider community. Volunteers at our playgroup and for our summer school gain experience in childcare and playgroup management.

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Achievements against
objectives set Para 1.41
Performance of
fundraising activities
against objectives set Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives Para 1.41
Other
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Financial Review

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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The Charity requires Grant Income to
financial position at the supplement the income generated from
Hall Hire, Hall Event, Café Income and
end of the period
Donations. As we had no restrictions from
C-19 Feb 21-Jan 22 was a good year of
income generation from our Hall Hires,
Events and Café Income. Our Donations
were up and we bought in extra Grant
Income for particular Community Initiatives
over and above our National Lottery
Funding, meaning we had a good year. We
finished with a profit of £50,974.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 We hold funds in a separate account, as
policy for holding our main account does not earn interest.
reserves stating why they This is held to provide the Charity with
operating costs if our main account and
are held
activities needed financial assistance to
ensure the Charity could continue to
operate for a period of time until fund-
raising/grant/income could be generated.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds
(including any Para 1.47
fundraising)
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy Para 1.46
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adopted A description of the principal risks facing the Para 1.46 charity Other

Structure, Governance and Management

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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution adopted on 28/11/2002,
document amended 02/05/2014 as amended
10/02/2022
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Unincorporated
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Should a trustee resign or retire then,
methods including details should a particular skill set be required,
of any constitutional relevant persons from within the
provisions e.g. election to community can be proposed at a
post or name of any Trustees meeting and a democratic
person or body entitled vote made with regard that
to appoint one or more appointment.
trustees
Ordinarily however Trustees are
appointed and reappointed at the
Annual General Meeting.
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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 Para 1.51
with which the charity
works
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Relationship with any
related parties Para 1.51
Other
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Reference and Administrative details

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Charity name Solomon Browne Hall Association
Other name the charity N/A
uses
Registered charity 1099312
number
Charity’s principal Solomon Browne Hall
address
Duck Street
Mousehole
Cornwall TR19 6QW
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Na
me
of
pers
on
(or
bod
y)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) enti
whole year
tled
to
app
oint
trus
tee
(if
any)
Addrienne Chair 17/09/19 to present
1
Murphy
2 Tom Hender Treasurer 01/05/21 to present
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3 Tim Hubbard Secretary 01/05/21 to present
4 Amanda Owen 01/05/21 to present
5 Gemma Harvey 07/04/22 to present
6 Elizabeth Black 02/05/22 to present
7 Thalia Hughes 07/08/22 to present
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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

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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole
year
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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

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

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Type of Name Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional
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Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Signature(s)
Full name(s) Addrienne Munday
Position (eg Chair
Secretary, Chair,
etc) pf
Date
xx/11/22 [a]
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& Ewndi¢¥Tr A¢ronRi Year Ended 3AJt 2022 2022 2021 474 75.141 2,628 2,330 2,771 5(A) 599 lknuatK)m & Sp)J Hall Hire & Ti¢keis Hall Events CafeJRefreslmts 9.1 14 12.670 2230 767 16 IiS684 Hail EYen¢ Hall Hire 3.104 1156 45.439 I.(3 1.196 878 750 7.935 1.716 43.887 337 .652 411 667 Equ1 Cl£tng lJ84 442 1.167 lJ17 Reot aThi Watrr Ratcs 647 814 614 113 13 5,144 550 Websi* and IT Professional Fees Sutsjries 949 933 1ffj12 Security & Fir¢ 6(710 69,129 Surp9 (DefKit) for the year 511.974 14928

Balance Sbeet x at 31 JM•ry 2022 2021 Cash HaNI 106.854 55.980 107.114 50.140 Net Currellt As¥ets 107.114 5&140 General Fund Brought Forwatd SurpbL8 ID¢ficit) for tbe yc4r 56.140 50.974 41212 14,928 Getsernl Crried F•rnnl 107.114 140 I bave exa1n1t the a¢countiig rexords of tlK Sok)nMm Brown Mellb)rial Hall A&wxiAiKTrn for the etthd 31st January 2022 aThJ I that the alx)ve & EX1¥jitUre a¢couAJt aDJ BalarK¢ She<t Stockky How< Great Wakerin ESS SS3 OAT. 29th August 2022