Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
Period start date 01/04/2023 To Period end date 31/03/2024
Charity name: TOUCHSTONE PROJECTS
Charity registration number: 1120912
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 | the objects are: 1) to advance the Christian religion mainly but not only in prisons, young offender institutes and immigration removal centres in the Uk and abroad for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, and services; the production and distribution of literature on Christian themes to enlighten others about the Christian faith. 2) the relief of financial hardship of (mainly but not only) former prison and young offender institutes inmates and ex- immigration removal centre detainees by providing such persons with goods or services which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means or by making grants of money for providing or paying for such goods or services. 3) to advance the education and training of (mainly but not only) present and former prison and young offender institute inmates/immigration removal centre detainees and their dependants in need thereof so as to advance them in life and assist them to successfully adapt to life within the community at large. |
| 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 |
The charity also aids medical and food camps. Provides educational grants and supports other organisations like Great Ormond Hospital and Breast Cancer UK. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity |
Para 1.18 |
Commission on public benefit
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 Summary of the main Para 1.20 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.
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 | |
| 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 | Income £25,499 Expenses: £27,191 Net Deficit: £1,712 Cash at bank: £94,930 Creditors due one year: £960 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £95,920 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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 | |
| 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 | Declaration of trust dated 1 December 2006 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 |
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 | |
| 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 | Touchstone Projects |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Touchstone Projects |
| Registered charity number | 1120912 |
| Charity’s principal address | Suite 100 The Mercure George Hotel 10-12 King Street Reading RG1 2HE |
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(if any) |
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| Nilesh Patel | ||||
| PhilipFoy | ||||
| David Lykins | ||||
– 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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Nilesh Patel | ||
Chair |
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Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
Touchstone Projects
Touchstone Projects
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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| Charity Information | 1 |
| Detailed Income and Expenditure Account | 2 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 3 |
Touchstone Projects
Charity Information for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
DIRECTORS: NN Patel D Lykins P Foy REGISTERED OFFICE: Suite 100, The Mercure Reading RG1 2HE CHARITY NUMBER: 1120912 (England and Wales) ACCOUNTANTS: EDMONDS ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED Unit 11, Diddenham Bus Park, Diddenham Court Grazeley, READING Berkshire RG7 1JQ
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Touchstone Projects
Detailed Income and Expenditure for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Donations Expenditure Events Grants Donations Accountancy Finance costs Bank Charges NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) |
31.3.25 £ - 11,112 15,599 480 |
31.3.24 £ £ 25,499 28,672 5,000 2,160 480 27,191 (1,692) 20 (1,712) |
£ 44,171 7,859 26 7,833 |
36,312 |
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Touchstone Projects (Registered number: 1120912)
| Statement of Financial Position | ||
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| 31 March 2025 | ||
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Cash at bank | 94,930 | 96,642 |
| CREDITORS | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 960 | 960 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 93,970 | 95,682 |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | ||
| LIABILITIES | 93,970 | 95,682 |
| RESERVES | ||
| Retained earnings | 93,970 | 95,682 |
| 93,970 | 95,682 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 23 January 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................................................ NN Patel - Trustee
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Touchstone Projects Independent Examiner's Report to the Directors for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025
I report on the accounts of the group for the year ended 31st March 2025
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Act whether particular matters have come to my attention. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Act 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 Commissioners. 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
Based on the information provided by the Trustees, no matter has come to my attention 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 41 of the Act: and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
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accounting requirements of the Act. have not been met: or
Name: David Edmonds
Address:
Edmonds Accountancy Ltd Unit 11 Diddenham Court Lambwood Hill Grazeley Reading Berkshire RG7 1JQ