Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From April 2022 Period start date To March 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Middlesbrough First
Charity registration number: 1108140
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 provide a forum for people with learning difficulties and their carers in the town of Middlesbrough, can meet together to plan and execute improvements to their lifestyle through training, awareness and advocacy. Both self advocacy and advocacy services provided by the association. |
| 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 |
Training and personal development of members Middlesbrough 1st promotes self-advocacy and personal development through education and training for adults with learning disabilities and their carers. The Charity also offers an advocacy service for carers and people who access services. The Charity holds regular meetings and training and also social events |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | I confirm that the Trustees of Middlesbrough First have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
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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
| 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 | The charity has worked with 50 members who have learning disabilities and learning difficulties. The charity has offered weekly support and advocacy opportunities The charity offers monthly training and development sessions which cover a wide range of social issues to support members. Members and trustees and evaluate the activities of Middlesbrough First. Members are more confident in social situations and in self – advocacy. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 receives funding from Lottery and is now in a positive financial position |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | There are no reserves as the charity has received grants relating to specific project outcomes from funders |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Funding is allocated against objectives identified with funders |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None Trustees continue to seek funding |
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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
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| 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 are elected members at the Annual General Meeting Officers are elected by members at the Annual General Meeting |
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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 | Middlesbrough First |
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| Other name the charity uses | Middlesbrough 1st |
| Registered charity number | 1108140 |
| Charity’s principal address | Breckon Hill Community Centre Breckon Hill Road Middlesbrough TS4 2DS |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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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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| Julie McGee | Chair of Trustees | |||
| Mike English | Secretary of Trustees |
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| Stephen Hepples | Treasurer | |||
| Margaret Walters | ||||
| Claire Higgins | ||||
| Angela Stephenson |
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| Julie Wilson | ||||
– 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 None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A 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
Middlesbrough First; Unity Bank Reconciliation; YE 31st March 2023
| O/balance Payments Receipts C/balance |
15,458.27 26,719.25 42,589.65 31,328.67 |
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| 58,047.92 58,047.92 |
INCOME
EXPENDITU
| Donation & Legacies | Arnold Clark Auto | 1,000.00 | Salaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donation & Legacies | Main Grant | 25,401.00 | DBS |
| Gov Grant | Core20+5 Grant | 14,000.00 | Rent |
| Donation & Legacies | Cloverleaf Advocacy | 1,354.00 | Telephone |
| Donation & Legacies | MiddlesbroughLotto | 102.50 | Bank Charg |
| Donation & Legacies | Middlesbrough Council | 225.00 | Misc; Unkn |
| Donation & Legacies | PURVES SMSSM&J | 500.00 | Live Well Ki |
| Donation & Legacies | Amazon | 7.15 | Diso Hire & |
42,589.65
21,776.27 28.00 3,900.00 330.00 72.00 133.78 259.20 220.00
26,719.25
Middlesbrough First
In accordance with your instructions, we have compiled these unaudited a accounting records and information and explanations supplied to us for the ended 31/3/23
Sabre Accountants Ltd 1 Kings Road North Ormesby Middlesbrough TS3 6NG
Mohammed Shabir FFA Institute of Financial Accountant 5th July 2023
ccounts from the e period ts
Middlesbrough First Charity Accounts Profit & Loss Account Year Ending 31st March 2023
| £ Turnover Grants Donations Other Expenses Service Charge 72.00 Salaries 23,943.39 Rent 3,600.00 Telephone 630.00 Live Well Kitchen Hire 259.20 DBS 84.00 Disco Hire & Catering 220.00 Insurance 373.53 Photocopying 29.05 Travel 1,472.84 Total Expenses 30,684.01 Net Proft |
£ 41,582.50 0.00 1,007.15 |
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