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Trustees' Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date 1[st] January 2024 31[st] December 2024

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Section A Reference and administration details ~~ee~~

Charity name CRICKLADE OPEN DOOR

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1124700 ~~Po~~ Charity's principal address JENNER HALL BATH ROAD CRICKLADE Postcode SN6 6AX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) ~~ee~~ 1 Pamela Cowler ~~a~~ Trustee Annual General Meeting 2 Helen Dixon ~~a~~ Vice Chairperson Annual General Meeting 3 Adina Grace ~~a~~ Chairperson Annual General Meeting 4 Yvonne Hill ~~a~~ Trustee Annual General Meeting 5 Robert Jones ~~a~~ Trustee 1/1/24 – 4/1/24 Annual General Meeting 6 Simon Moreton ~~a~~ Trustee 14/3/24 – 31/12/24 Annual General Meeting 7 Yvonne Keeble ~~a~~ Minutes Secretary Annual General Meeting 8 David Tetlow ~~a~~ Treasurer Annual General Meeting 9 Jonathan Ta ~~a~~ ylor Trustee 14/3/24 – 31/12/24 Annual General Meeting 10 ~~a~~ 11 ~~a~~ 12 ~~a~~ 13 ~~a~~ 14 ~~a~~ 15 ~~a~~ 16 ~~a~~ 17 ~~a~~ 18 ~~a~~ 19 ~~a~~ 20 ~~a~~ Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Staff members: Janet Aylward (Co-ordinator) & Chris Archer (Co-ordinator)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

CONSTITUTION

ASSOCIATION How the charity is constituted

ELECTED EACH YEAR AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING BY THE Trustee selection methods MEMBERSHIP.

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

See the Chairperson’s report and Treasurer’s commentary, attached to this document, for any details.

Section C Objectives and activities

The relief of the elderly, disabled, and/or vulnerable adults in any manner which now is or hereinafter may be deemed by law to be charitable, including the provision of minibus transport services to those that are Summary of the objects of the predominantly disabled or ill, and in particular to provide or assist in the charity set out in its provision of day service facilities for the residents of Cricklade and the governing document surrounding areas who have need of such facilities by reason of their age, disability, and/or vulnerability with the object of improving their conditions of life and promoting social inclusion

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In carrying out their duties the Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

See the Chairperson’s report and Treasurer’s commentary, attached to this document, for further details.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

See the Chairperson’s report and Treasurer’s commentary, attached to this document, for any details.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main See the Chairperson’s report and Treasurer’s commentary, attached to achievements of the charity this document, for any details. during the year

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Section E Financial review

The charity has set aside designated reserves for

This policy was established in early 2019 and the amounts are reviewed by the Trustees annually. The remaining funds are the Charity’s working capital.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

None

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

See the Chairperson’s report, attached to this document, for any details.

Section F Other optional information

None

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Adina E Grace David N Tetlow Full name(s) ADINA ELIZABETH GRACE DAVID NIGEL TETLOW Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)[CHAIRPERSON ] TREASURER Date 25/03/2025

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Cricklade Open Door Chair’s Report 2025

Thank you all for coming today, this is my seventh year as chair and still going strong. As with last year the trustees have kept a careful watch on financial issues which are much stronger than last year. Our treasurer will say more on that later. Following the last AGM, we welcomed two new trustees Jonathan Taylor and Simon Moreton.

We currently have 60 members, down from last year, who value what Open Door has to offer. A survey of all members was undertaken by Jan: 41 survey forms were completed with views written about the good things/not so good things and changes that could be made at Open Door.

Good things include:

Amongst the suggestions:

Once again you the members have enjoyed a varied, stimulating and life enhancing programme Open Door provides. Please continue spreading the word of just what a good experience Open Door is. The usual activities continued, games in the mornings, knitting group on a Monday morning, seated exercises Monday afternoon, bingo on a Thursday afternoon and a hot lunch every day we are open.

Musical activities during the year were Bob and Pete, musicians, and Becky and Lucy, violinists who visited twice. Three musical productions from St Sampson’s Primary School and Manor Prep School as well as five visits from the schools and Thames Preschool. Other activities included a fund-raising coffee morning and Jumble Trail, a visit to White Lodge Care Home 50’s themed fete, delivering mince pies from Manor Prep School to members and participating in St Sampson’s Church Christmas Tree Festival.

As usual food played a big part in the programme a fish and chip lunch celebration to mark 80[th] anniversary of D Day, a lunch at Jicsaw Thai Restaurant, three pub lunches during the year, Christmas Lunch at The White Hart, two tea parties and a pancake afternoon on Shrove Tuesday. The activities throughout the year reflect our partnership with the local community.

I would like to thank Jan and Chris our coordinators for all the work they do throughout the year not just for the time at open Door but all the behind the scenes work as well, especially when they provide lunches from our small kitchen.

Thank you to our fantastic volunteers without whom Open Door would be unable to function. Our drivers who bring our members to and from Open Door and who willingly give up a whole day to drive and support our outings, and the volunteer who organises the driver’s rota not an easy task I can assure you. Last month saw the return to driving of our minibus manager Jonathon Hill. We also have amazing team of escorts who assist on the minibus.

Now to the 33 committed volunteers who, by coming to Open Door every week, ensure that you all have an enjoyable time here. The list of tasks undertaken by them is endless, supporting Jan and Chris, cooking, playing games, chatting and joining in activities, the list goes on and on. The amount of volunteer hours given to Open Door for the year were 3921.5 hours that’s 85.76 hours weekly. Thank you one and all.

I would like to thank my fellow trustees for their support and understanding during the past year. To David for his grasp of the finances and meticulous accounts, to Yvonne our minutes secretary, Helen for being my vice chair and sounding board, Pam Cowler who has taken the role of Health and Safety Advisor and Yvonne Hill who has been active behind the scenes on a variety of issues. Jonathon Taylor and Simon Morton took on the responsibility of the minibus during Jonathon Hill’s absence and Jonathon Taylor has also been seeking new drivers and escorts.

Last but not least, thank you to you our delightful members who make all that we do so worthwhile. Your participation in events and fund-raising activities is much appreciated. We welcome your feedback and ideas and from your comments we seem to be on the right track, so please keep coming and tell your friends about us as well.

Again, members and volunteers stepped up and organised a stall for the jumble trail and a tabletop sale and coffee morning, cake sale and raffle. Thank you to all those who planned, manned and supported these events. We are fortunate that local businesses and the residents of Cricklade recognise Open Door as an important community facility and the role it plays in the community.

Once again, my sincere thanks to everyone who makes Cricklade Open Door possible and the wonderful experience it is.

Adina Grace 16[th] March 2025

(presented at the AGM held on 18[th] March)

CRICKLADE OPEN DOOR 2024 ACCOUNTS – COMMENTARY

Overview

Cricklade Open Door sustained its strong performance in 2024, building on the success of 2023. The Cricklade community has shown remarkable support, with increased donations and a renewed grant from Cricklade Town Council. Notably, there has been a significant rise in donations through standing orders. The dedicated efforts of our staff and volunteers, complemented by a variety of organized events throughout the year, have played a pivotal role in strengthening our financial position.

Service Levels

Community day centres, drop-in centres, and lunch clubs across Wiltshire, often managed by small charities, play a vital role in supporting older adults facing frailty or health challenges. These services help individuals maintain their independence and stay in their own homes and communities by providing essential daytime care and support. Cricklade Open Door is the sole facility of its kind serving the Royal Wootton Bassett & Cricklade community area.

In 2024, Cricklade Open Door operated for 148 days, slightly up from 144 in 2023. Meals were served on all operating days. The uptake increased by 5% compared to 2023 but remains significantly below preCOVID levels.

Key Figures:

Key Financial Performance Figures for 2024

Operating Surplus Trend

The following graphs highlight the Charity’s operating surplus over the last four years both before and after allowing for the depreciation of the minibus:

Balance Sheet Overview

The balance sheet reflects a slight decrease in accumulated funds net of reserves because of the operating deficit after allowing for depreciation of the minibus:

Investments

Fundraising & Activities

Core fundraising activities include refreshments, events, exercises classes, bonus ball, raffles and other activities such as book sales and beetle drives.

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Refreshments 41.1% £4,372
Events 21.5% £2,290
Exercises 12.4% £1,322
Bonus Ball 10.6% £1,126
Other 10.4% £1,105
Raffles 4.0% £431
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Key Figures:

The reduced income reflects fewer special events, largely because of Chris Archer’s illness.

Donations

2024 witnessed continued strong support from the community:

Minibus Operations

At year-end, the Martin Read Minibus (registration DY72FJX, first registered October 2022) was valued at £29,816.34 after depreciation.

Income and Expenditure:

There will be a reduction in the Bus Service Operator’s Grant in the second half of 2025, as the current DoT uplift of 60% applied during the Covid period falls away. This is reflected in the budget figures below.

2025 Budget Key Assumptions:

2025 Budget
Key Assumptions:
2025 Budget 2024 Bud et 2024 Budget 2024 Actual
Donations: reflecting continuation of the strong
performance in the last two years.
£11,000 £8,000 £12,072
Interest & Gift Aid:assumes a continuation of the
current high interest rates and increased donations.
£5,315 £4,510 £5,241
Fundraising net contribution £9,270 £8,820 £10,647
Meal surplus £1,664 £1,641 £1,929
Salaries:to cover National Living Wage increases and
staff overtime.
(£19,590) (£18,150) (£18,271)
Rent:146 days at £44 per day. (£6,424) (£6,351) (£6,255)
Overheads:reduced slightly despite inflationary
pressures.
(£1,100) (£1,250) (£1,122)
Minibus losses (£665) (£1,060) (£628)
Projected Operating Surplus/(Deficit) (£530) £1,060 £3,613

Conclusion

Cricklade Open Door has had another remarkable year in 2024, with strong financial performance, growing community support, and unwavering commitment from its staff and volunteers. Looking ahead to 2025, the Charity faces significant challenges, including ambitious targets for donations and interest, as well as the impact of further increases in the National Minimum Wage. However, it is well-prepared to navigate these obstacles and continue providing its essential services.

David Tetlow Treasurer January 2025

CRICKLADE OPEN DOOR

INCOME ACCOUNT FROM 1ST JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER

2024 2023
GRANTS & DONATIONS
Grants £ 5,000.00
£
£ 9,227.00
£
Donations £ 12,072.60
£
£ 11,720.11
£
Gift Aid £ 1,011.63
£
£ 810.36
£
Interest on Savings £ 4,229.73
£
£ 619.52
£
£ 22,313.96
£
£ 22,376.99
£
LUNCH INCOME
Meals £ 8,325.00
£
£ 6,944.00
£
£ 8,325.00
£
£ 6,944.00
£
FUNDRAISING
Refreshments £ 5,039.30
£
£ 4,924.21
£
Raffles £ 430.70
£
£ 642.45
£
Bingo £ 266.10
£
£ 315.95
£
Bonus Ball Income £ 2,610.00
£
£ 2,505.00
£
Book sales £ 192.44
£
£ 143.07
£
Quizs £ -
£
£ -
£
Sales Table/Other £ 1,272.07
£
£ -
£
£ 9,810.61
£
£ 8,530.68
£
ACTIVITIES
Whist £ -
£
£ -
£
Outings £ 195.00
£
£ 257.00
£
Exercises £ 1,322.00
£
£ 1,328.00
£
Beetle Drives £ 253.00
£
£ 179.00
£
Pancakes/Flower Arranging/Art £ 86.00
£
£ 271.00
£
Special Events £ 2,687.32
£
£ 3,939.76
£
£ 4,543.32
£
£ 5,974.76
£
MINIBUS INCOME
Minibus Fares £ 2,850.50
£
£ 2,554.00
£
Minibus Hire Charges £ 232.50
£
£ 275.00
£
Fuel Duty Rebate £ 199.23
£
£ 315.30
£
Extraordinary Item £ -
£
£ -
£
£ 3,282.23
£
£ 3,144.30
£
Sundry Income £ -
£
£ -
£
£ -
£
£ -
£
Total Receipts £ 48,275.12 £ 46,970.73
Total Expenditure £ 39,661.76 £ 35,168.16
Net Operating Surplus £ 8,613.36 £ 11,802.57

Cricklade Open Door, Registered Charity 1124700

CRICKLADE OPEN DOOR

EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FROM 1ST JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER

2024 2023
RENT & PERSONNEL COSTS
Co-ordinator Wages £ 18,271.49
£
£ 15,466.84
£
Rent £ 6,255.00
£
£ 5,040.00
£
DBS Checks £ -
£
£ -
£
Volunteer costs £ 184.50
£
£ 193.36
£
Training costs £ 93.60
£
£ 24.00
£
£ 24,804.59
£
£ 20,724.20
£
LUNCH EXPENDITURE
Cost of Meals £ 6,395.54
£
£ 6,446.46
£
£ 6,395.54
£
£ 6,446.46
£
FUNDRAISING EXPENSES
Cost of refreshments £ 666.93
£
£ 602.30
£
Raffle expenses £ -
£
£ -
£
Bingo expenses £ 125.24
£
£ 188.99
£
Bonus Ball Prizes £ 1,484.00
£
£ 1,442.00
£
Quizs £ -
£
£ -
£
Sales Table/Other £ 700.00
£
£ -
£
£ 2,976.17
£
£ 2,233.29
£
ACTIVITY EXPENSES
Whist expenses £ -
£
£ -
£
Outings £ 81.35
£
£ 55.20
£
Exercises £ -
£
£ 25.30
£
Beetle Drives £ 193.17
£
£ 145.65
£
Pancakes/Flower Arranging/Art £ 59.59
£
£ 188.61
£
Special Events £ 397.06
£
£ 807.65
£
£ 731.17
£
£ 1,222.41
£
ADMINISTRATION OVERHEADS
Grant expenditure £ -
£
£ 108.94
£
Transaction Fees £ 0.08
£
£ -
£
Stationery £ 168.48
£
£ 165.75
£
Kitchen Supplies £ 280.43
£
£ 169.59
£
Telephone £ 87.18
£
£ 80.35
£
Insurance £ 96.00
£
£ 96.00
£
£ 632.17
£
£ 620.63
£
MINIBUS EXPENSES
Minibus Insurance £ 1,400.79
£
£ 1,397.56
£
Maintenance £ 1,742.37
£
£ 1,463.24
£
Fuel £ 602.53
£
£ 790.37
£
Road Tax £ 165.00
£
£ 165.00
£
£ 3,910.69
£
£ 3,816.17
£
Sundry Expenses £ 211.43
£
£ 105.00
£
£ 211.43
£
£ 105.00
£
Total Payments £ 39,661.76 £ 35,168.16

Cricklade Open Door, Registered Charity 1124700

CRICKLADE OPEN DOOR

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

ACCUMULATED FUNDS AS AT 01/01/2024 £ 54,059.08 PLUS INCOME ACCOUNT £ 48,275.12 LESS EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT £ 39,661.76 LESS INCREASE IN RECEIPTS IN ADVANCE -£ 673.60 LESS INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED PROVISIONS £ 1,132.06 LESS DEPRECIATION £ 10,625.88 -£ 2,470.98 ACCUMULATED FUNDS AS AT 31/12/2024 £ 51,588.09 REPRESENTED BY CURRENT ACCOUNT £ 3,851.88 DEPOSIT ACCOUNT £ 15,395.73 instant access @ 1.00% C&C 95-DAY NOTICE ACCOUNT £ 25,000.00 95 day notice @ 4.05% C&C 5 YEAR FIXED RATE BOND £ 60,000.00 matures 04/09/2028 @ 5.00% CASH AT BANK £ 104,247.61 PLUS PETTY CASH £ 87.61 £ 104,335.22 LESS RECEIPTS IN ADVANCE (DEBTORS) GRANTS £ 1,250.00 MEALS £ 456.00 £ 1,706.00 £ 102,629.22 LESS UN-RESTRICTED PROVISIONS CREDITORS £ 396.00 CLOSURE RESERVE £ 5,461.47 OPERATIONAL COSTS RESERVE £ 1,000.00 LOSS OF INCOME RESERVE £ 14,000.00 NEW MINIBUS RESERVE £ 60,000.00 £ 80,857.47 WORKING CAPITAL £ 21,771.75 PLUS MINIBUS (DY72 FJX) £ 29,816.34 ACCUMULATED FUNDS AS AT 31/12/2024 £ 51,588.09

Cricklade Open Door, Registered Charity 1124700

CRICKLADE OPEN DOOR

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1) Where a charity’s annual income is over £25,000, the Trustees must arrange for an independent person or accountancy firm to carry out either an audit or an independent examination of the Charity's accounts.

The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

2) The accounting provisions have been set in line with the Charity's Reserves Policy.

PREPARED BY

Accounts prepared by the Treasurer, David Tetlow, 1 Pleydells, Cricklade, Wiltshire, SN6 6NG | oie

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

It is my responsibility to:

1) examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act,

2) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act, and

3) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention

1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:

have not been met; or

2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Accounts independently examined by Sam Foxton, 3 Pleydells, Cricklade, Wiltshire SN6 6NG 15th January 2025

Cricklade Open Door, Registered Charity 1124700

Cricklade Open Door Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of CRICKLADE OPEN DOOR On accounts for the year ended 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Charity no (If any) 1124700 Set out on pages Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the p￿paratIOn of the accounts. The responsibilities of charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section trustees and examiner 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act, to follow the procedu￿ laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Ac( and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent My examination was carried out in accordan￿ wth general Directions given by the examinerfs statement Charity Commission. 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 rtems or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanats'ons from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not proV￿e all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequenty no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and tairf view. and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connectson with my ex8minab'on. no matter has come to my attention tothep examlnerfs ststement 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act, and to prepare ac%ounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting reqUiren￿nts of the 1993 Act have not been met: or 2. to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. . Hease delete the bwrds in the brackets if they do not apply. Dats: Slgned: /<tr Name: HAYDEN FOXTON Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (rf any): Address: 3 PLEYDELLS CRICKLADE WILTSHIRE SN6 6NG

Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material problems. Give here brief detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose.