## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From - Period start date: 01.12.2024 To - Period end date: 30.11.2025** ## **Charity name: Bransgore Churches Coffee House** ## **Charity registration number: 1133247** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The Coffee House is a community hub and
a focal point for the surrounding rural
community. For some Elderly people it is a
second home, but all ages make use of our
facilities. We have toys available for the
very young. Village clubs and organisations
use our facilities to advertise what they do.
The shop is also used as a collection point
for our charitable giving.| |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|There are no set activities other than being
a hub for the community that offers hot and
cold drinks, a simple menu and selection of
cakes.
In addition to this the Coffee House
provides vital work experience for young
people and adults with additional needs.| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees have considered the charity
commission’s guidance, and we consider
that our activities fall within the scope of
being of public benefit.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|**No policy**| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|**This does not apply to us**| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|The coffee house has one paid staff member
(Manager), but all activities are carried out by
volunteers. Their contributions in terms of time,
talents and resources are the reason we are| able to carry out the objectives of the community coffee shop. Other ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |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|**This financial year the coffee house**
**achieved:**
1) We hosted and provided a
Christmas meal for 50 local
residents, of which the majority are
those who are elderly or alone.
2) We worked with local charities and
churches (including Bransgore
community Church, Bransgore
Primary school and the Bransgore
Rotary and first responders to run
the community Christmas Light
switch on.
3) In May of 2025 we also took part in
the provision of cold drinks, cakes
and sweets at the Bransgore Fun
Day.
4) We have continued our partnership
with the Fortune Centre for Riding
Therapy and the Duke of
Edinburgh- with 8 completing their
DofE award with us, continuing
providing voluntary provision and
training.
5) This year we have furthered
prioritising training for our
volunteers to upskill them in their
voluntary role, through the use of
one to one training, and level 2 food
hygiene. It is our intention for next
year to set a policy to ensure all
volunteers have had appropriate
training prior to taking up a new
position.| **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |||We achieve all our objective for the year| |---|---|---| |||with the exception of having to close for| |Achievements against|Para 1.41|some periods due to our manager having a| |objectives set||major accident that needed recovery and| |||unable to fulfil hours with voluneteers.| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|We do not fundraise but rely entirely on the
generosity of the members of the public,
purchases and occasional gifts/grants.| |---|---|---| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|**N/A**| |Other||| ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|The charity was in a stable position at the
end of the relevant period (being 30
November 2025).| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|We reviewed our reserves policy and
considered that our current policy of
holding a minimum of £3,000 was sufficient
to meet any unforeseen needs of the
church.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£3,000| |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|No concerns| |**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements|**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|Over 95% of our funds come from the sales of
goods and any gift aid that comes because of
this. Occasional donations, gifts or grants.| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|We don’t hold any investments other than cash
at bank which is deposited with Co-Op Bank
Limited.| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|Our principal risk is that members of the public
cease trade with us, or a risk to the building
itself (e.g. fire etc).| |Other||N/A| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution of a charitable trust| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Charitable 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|Trustees are selected by the current
trustees in consultation with the shop
manager. We consider those who we feel
fulfil the criteria of being known within the
community and uphold the interests of the
chop and it broadly Christian character. If
there are no, or satisfactory, objections
they are appointed as trustees.
There is no length of tenure, but trustees
consider their roles each year and step
down when it is collectively felt the right
time.| |**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**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|The Charity is governed as a Charitable
Trust, overseen by its trustees in
conjunction with the shop manager.| |Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|| |Other||| |**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**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|The Charity is governed as a Charitable
Trust, overseen by its trustees in
conjunction with the shop manager.| |Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|| |Other||| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|Bransgore Churches Coffee House| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|Bransgore Coffee (community) House| |Registered charity number|1133247| |Charity’s principal address|Bransgore Coffee House
Unit 2 A, Clyffe House, Betsy Lane,
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**Address**||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |**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** Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Bransgore Churches Coffee House I report on the accounts of the Trust forthe 13 months ended 31st De￿rnbel 2025 Respective responsibilitie5 of trustees and examiner As the trustees of the Bransgorè Churche5 Coffee House you are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts. You consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43121 of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination 15 needed. It is my resportsibility to: examine the accounts tjndersection 43 of the 1993 Art; follow the PrO￿dUreS laid down in the General Directions gNen by the Charity Commission under section 4317llbl of the 1993 Act,. and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent Examinef5 report My examination was Carried out in accordance with the General Direction5 gtven by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Bransgore Churches Coffee House and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual iterns or disc1o5ures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming such matter5. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequentlv no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a'true and fair vie￿. and the report is limited to those matte¥s set out in the ststement below. Independent Examinerfs statement In connection with my examination. no matter h&% come to my attention: which gives me ￿asOnable 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 accounts which accord with the accounting records 3r7d cornply with the accounting quirements 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 understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jason Coltman 11 Rufford Gardens Tuckton Bournemouth BH63HX 22_ P & L ## **BRANSGORE CHURCHES COFFEE HOUSE PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT 13 MNTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2025** |**FOOD**
**DRINKS**
**OTHER**
**Trading**
Sales
11,706
21,723
554
Purchases
5,052
4,947
348
Gross Profit
6,654
16,776
206
GP%
56.84%
77.23%
**Expenditure**
Rent of Premises
5,200
Water Rates
246
Establishment Expenses
991
Business Rates
214
Electricity
1,454
Consumables
748
Card Handling Charges
371
Insurance
1,316
Printing & Stationery
160
Repairs and Renewals
1,784
Telephone
698
Waste Disposal
935
Miscellaneous Expenses
160
Safeguarding
246
Staff Costs
15,991
**Total Trading Expenditure**
**TRADING DEFICIT FOR THE 13 MONTHS TO 31 DEC 2025**
**New Furniture/Building Repairs and Renovations**
**Other Income**
Tips
Donations
Grants
Gift Aid
**TOTAL OTHER INCOME**
**NET DEFICIT FOR THE 13 MNTHS TO 31 DEC 2025**|**OTHER**
554
348
206
5,200
246
991
214
1,454
748
371
1,316
160
1,784
698
935
160
246
15,991|**TOTAL**
33,983
10,347
**23,636**
69.55%
**30,514**
**(6,878)**
**(6,878)**
745
1,213
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**1,958**
**(4,920)**|**_YR2023/4_**
_32,629_
_8,678_
_23,951_
_73.40%_
_4,800_
_246_
_1,716_
_91_
_1,129_
_356_
_325_
_382_
_298_
_1,249_
_635_
_792_
_215_
_-_
_13,966_
_26,200_
_(2,249)_
_2,609_
_(4,858)_
_630_
_1,090_
_-_
_-_
_1,720_
_(3,138)_| |---|---|---|---| These accounts have been prepared on a cash basis Page 1