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Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: Period start date 01/10/23 To: Period end date 30/09/24 Charity name: Great Torrington Buildings Preservation Trust Charity registration number: 1100255 Company number: 04934863
Objectives and activities
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SORP refer-
ence
Summary of the purposes Para 1.17 The objects of the Charity
of the charity as set out in a) to preserve for the benefit of
its governing document the people of Great Torrington
and of the Nation the historical,
architectural and constructional
heritage that exist in and around
Great Torrington in buildings
(including any building defined
in Section 336 of The Town and
Country Planning Act 1990) of
particular beauty or historical
architectural or constructional
interest
b) To preserve and maintain the
restored Town Hall in the in-
terests of social welfare with re-
creational or other leisure
activities for individuals or
organisations who need such
facilities by reason of their
youth, age, infirmity or disability
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Summary of the main activ- Para 1.17 and The Trustees continue to offer a wide
ities in relation to those 1.19 range of events and activities at the
purposes for the public be- Town & Community Hall including:
nefit, in particular, the activ-
ities, projects or services
identified in the accounts. a) Community groups and charities
booking space to raise funds/sup-
port their organisations
b) Health & wellbeing events - including
our Knit & Natter group
c) Family occasions - weddings, wakes,
celebratory parties
d) Civic events for the Town Council
including Mayfair and Mayor making
e) Music based events for the town -
with local musicians - running dance
classes & choir practice sessions
f) Craft, food and seasonal fairs
g) Fostering, farming & wildlife sem-
inars & monthly police surgery
h) IT training courses with Learn Devon
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Trustees have had full regard to the
whether the trustees have guidance issued by the Charity
had regard to the guidance Commission concerning public benefit.
issued by the Charity
Commission on public be-
nefit
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Achievements and performance
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The main role of the Trust is to provide a
welcoming and vibrant venue for the
Community offering a wide range of
Summary of the main Para 1.20 events and activities
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the We encourage community interaction and
charity’s work has made to sharing of experiences to enhance
the circumstances of its be- wellbeing
neficiaries and any wider be-
nefits to society as a whole. Our weekly Knit & Natter group is going
strong with 25 + ladies attending every
week. They are not only very creative -
but also offer valuable social interaction.
Their wonderful themed displays
are a constantly changing feature in our
front window raising many smiles! - and
they also provided bunting for the DD
commemorations
We were delighted to host our annual
Mayfair celebrations - It is a long
standing traditional event over a 4 day
day period - supported and enjoyed by
the whole community - with music by our
Town silver band, Maypole dancing and
crowning of the May Queen.
We continue to receive support from
Torrington Town Council and the
Townlands Trust - which we much
appreciate
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Financial review
Review of the charity’s finPara 1.21 We had a small increase at the end of ancial position at the end of the financial year - and did receive the period some small grant funding - but we are always seeking ways to secure larger grants. This is essential to maintain our Grade II listed building which is now in need of further remedial work in addition to general ongoing maintenance
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Statement explaining the Para 1.22 This is part of our financial manage-
policy for holding reserves ment control programme which is care-
stating why they are held fully monitored and annually reviewed.
We have 3 bank accounts - with one
now being exclusively retained as a
Reserves Account
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 37,000
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 N/A
deficit
Explanation of any uncer- Para 1.23 N/A
tainties about the charity
continuing as a going con-
cern
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Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing docu- ment: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Para 1.25 | Memorandum and Articles of Association. |
| How is the charity consti- tuted? for example limited com- pany, unincorporated asso- ciation, CIO |
Para 1.25 | Limited Company by Guarantee |
| 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 | Posts elected at the AGM Trustees appointed for 3-year term and elected at AGM |
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SORP refer-
ence
The trustees do not issue grants
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
The Trust retains a Reserves Account
Policy on social investment Para 1.38
including program related
investment
They are at the heart of all we do - from
Contribution made by vo- Para 1.38 meeting and greeting at fundraisers helping with organisation of weddings,
lunteers celebrations, meetings, and general
events plus support for a range of
essential housekeeping
Other
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The Trust continually reviews its wide
Achievements against ob- Para 1.41 range of events to encourage social interaction & looks for opportunities to
jectives set enhance and expand its offering.
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The Trustees actively pursue & secure
Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 Grant opportunities - which is often challenging but essential to help cover
activities against objectives ongoing costs of maintaining a Grade II
set listed building and replenish necessary
equipment
Whilst COVID had an enormous impact
Investment performance Para 1.41 on the Charity - we feel that we have recovered well and are moving forward
against objectives
Other
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Hiring out the venue for a wide range of
The charity’s principal Para 1.47 events and activities including family celebrations, weddings, health & well-
sources of funds (including being fairs, choir practice, dance tu-
any fundraising) ition & crafting sessions
The Trustees also run their own events
with music & entertainment evenings -
and provide a catering and bar
service for event bookings.
All monies raised are used for the
upkeep of the Building
The Trust has a designated Reserves
Investment policy and ob- Para 1.46 Account. We are not in a position to explore Financial Investment policies.
jectives including any social
investment policy adopted
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The whole social & community struc-
A description of the princip- Para 1.46 ture has changed since COVID includ-ing - spending habits - and we have
al risks facing the charity noticed this particularly with the drop in
our wedding income.
We were offering full wedding packages
- everything from the ceremony to the
reception and then large evening
parties But everything now is on a re-
duced scale with smaller wedding ce-
remonies, celebratory parties & recep-
tions - which has diluted our income
potential.
The Trustees are placing more emphas-
is on “in house events “to contain
costs and overheads as much as pos-
sible
Other
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Potential Trustees are invited initially to bring their skills on board as Advisers - they can then get a feel for the Trust and learn its background by working with our existing Trustees. They nor- mally attend committee meetings for at least 6 months before being invited to become a Trustee |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | There are regular sub group & full committee meetings to cover all as- pects of running the Trust including finance, marketing, building mainten- ance, health and safety etc. |
| Relationship with any re- lated parties |
Para 1.51 | Some of our Trustees sit on other local Committees e.g. Town Council, League of Friends, Torrington Together, Torrington 100 - which enhances our understanding of community needs and aspirations. |
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Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | Great Torrington Buildings Preservation Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses |
Great Torrington Town and Community Hall |
| Registered charity number | 1100255 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Town Hall Office, High Street, Torrington EX38 8HN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | Sandra Crawley |
Chair | ||
| 2 | Helen Rumbold | Secretary | ||
| 3 | Nigel Lewis- Carpenter |
Treasurer | ||
| 4 | Sue Mills | Trustee | ||
| 5 | Rose Purcell | Trustee | ||
| 6 | Paula Langer | Trustee | ||
| 7 8 |
Grant Langer | Trustee | ||
| David Parish | Trustee |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name Sandra Crawley Helen Rumbold Nigel Lewis-Carpenter
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| N/A | N/A |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets The freehold of the Town and Community Hall held in this capacity Fixtures and fittings Equipment – full inventory kept Large number of paintings of the Rolle Family. These are on loan to us as they are owned by Town and Lands Charity Name and objects of the Great Torrington Buildings Preservation Trust charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements We insure the Building and its Contents ( except the paintfor safe custody and seings which are the responsibility of Town and Lands Chargregation of such assets ity) The building has fire and intruder alarms. CCTV is also from the charity’s own asinstalled internally and externally on the Building . sets
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formation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (optional information) |
formation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (optional information) |
formation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (optional information) |
formation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (optional information) |
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| Marketing & Event promotion |
Neil Littleales | |||
| Marketing | Kerry Littleales |
Exemptions from di8cIo8ure Z4/g /2S