CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01 January 2024 To 31st December 2024 Charity name: Hetton New Dawn Charity registration number: 1136887 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document The Charity's objects are to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age infimity or disability, financial hardship or social circUmstanS with the object of improving their conditions of life. The Trustees, with the Community Development Worker, continue to work together to achieve an over-view of provision for the elderly and other members of the communty. and to attend training workshops and discussions concerning provision. Vvherever possible collaborative working is encouraged, we continue to work in partnership with" 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. ELCAP, SHARP. Space4, Sunderland Area Committee, Voluntary Community Action Service. Gentoo, NHS Social Prescribers, Hetton Town Trust, Age UK, MIND, Sunderland Culture, Active Families NE, Sunderland City Council, as well as ecumenical partners and other agencies who contribute to the conversations which lead to astute decision making for our projects. Projects running in 2024: The Welcome Café- ran on a Monday on the Apostolic Church, Easington Lane, providing a warm space, no charge for food and a community space. Keep Fit- ran on Tuesdays promoting fitness in the community. Loaves and Fishes - the foodbank continues to support adults and children in need. New Dawn has supported Hetton Fellowship of Churches in this endeavour. Bingo Club- runs on a Thursday. This groups offers a for friendshi and counters social isolation.
The Lunch Club restarted in June 2024 and ran weekly on a Wednesday for the eldedy. Welcome Café- restarted in January 2024 and ran weekly on a Friday, offering space, refreshments and community for all. Transforming Lives- ran monthly and is based at Easington Lane Apostolic Church offering a community space. Digital Classes - these have offered IT support on a drop- in basis on a Monday initially, then moving to a Thursday in 2024. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. This is taken into account in decision making by trustees, and if the decision is made to deviate from it, such a situation will be duly noted. Achievements and Performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circUmstanS of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. The has been a year of development for New Dawn. The Welcome Café and Lunch Club, which had been suspended since late 2021 were restarted in January and June respectively. The Lunch Club in particular has proved as popular as ever and provides an important community space for many elderly and isolated individuals. The Welcome Café has seen a steady number of individuals aCsS the open, warm and welcoming space. Hetton New Dawn's other activities have continued in 2024. The Bingo and Keep Fit groups, in particular, have proved popular and represent excellent connections to the community for members. INhile take-up of the Digital Classes has been sporadic, it has nonetheless been an important resource to many. Transforming Lives continues to be a valued community by those who attend. The work of New Dawn has been strengthened through the recruitment of new volunteers and the employment of a cook. Funding has also been secured leaving the financial position of the charity secure. Much of this has been due to the hard work of Charlotte Davis, Hetton New Dawn's Communit Develo ment Officer.
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. eof overnin How is the charity constituted? 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 document Constitution Trust Elected Additional infonnation The Group is primarily based in Hetton and Eppleton Community Hall with Hetton New Dawn's trustees being responsible for the general relevant, control and management of the charity. The trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration. Trustees meet monthly as a body and are responsible for all decisions taken in relation to the running of the group. The charity employs a community development worker (CDW) to oversee the project. The payroll responsibility continues to be handled by VODA. Hetton New Dawn Group continues as one of several Faith in the Community projects based in the North-East of England, an initiative of Durham Di0se. Church-based community development provides unique opportunities to address issues of social justice for both individuals and communities. Al projects continue to be rooted in the values that come from their Christian faith, but they have not been confined to church buildings and community halls. Workers, management committee members and volunteers have been living out their faith beyond the walls of their own Churches. Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address Hetton New Dawn 1136887 Hetton and Eppleton Community Hall Office Pla Hetton-le-Hole
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Name of peOn (or body) èntitled to offi {rf any) Date5 acted rf It for T*hole year Margaret Scanlin Tim Wall Chair Setary Treasurer Richard Grey Mary Woodhouse Claire Webb Vice-chair Norma Laverick 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members Chartotte Davis - Communtty Development Offi Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report abovo. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) L-I sttcéT6ry4 ft y ILp- l- L
CHARITY COMMISSION fOR fN6LAND ANO WALES Recei tsand ments accounts CC16a For the perlod from To 1st Janua 2024 31st Dxembpr2O24 Section A Receipts and payments Unf85tricted lunds Engaging Parbcipalion ttsthÈjr¢s1E Sub Total Foodbank Totsl fund5 Last year tothe nea1 tothe neart£ totht nèartst£ tothe rartst£ to the hÈarestÉ A1 Recelpts Grani$ DonaOnS & Gifts Session Revenues Rent Mis¢dlaneou$ 15.000 35A31 50,331 17.000 2,100 67,331 2.100 14,703 200 32 26.633 9,076 B,049 14.703 14,703 200 32 32 tota ross Income ARJ 15.232 50.034 65286 19,100 84,366 43,758 A2 A88et and Investment sales. l$ee tablel- ub total TotalreeÈipts 15.232 50.034 65.266 19.100 84,366 43.758 A3Pa Wages Se$sional Worker$ marI2L$ & CMsumables Grants Events & Acliwt& Room Hire IT Expenses Insuran Miscdlaneous T4e¢ommuni¢aiion$ Professional Fees Printing. Postage & Stalionery PuLlicity& MaTketing Rep¥ir$, Ckaniny & w0er mer 16.216 3,030 19.246 19,246 B,157 2,521 5,966 5,967 3,659 2,429 1,248 6T4 2,585 5,889 13,500 8,474 13,500 6.163 7,306 303 735 1.054 521 679 6,163 T,306 6,163 7,306 303 735 1,054 521 679 303 735 1,010 521 679 866 388 494 256 Subscriptions 127 19,516 127 39.610 127 $8,999 123 31.952 Sub total 20,094 19.389 A4 A88et and Investment pur¢ha$es, (See tsblel Sub total 19,516 20.094 39,610 19,389 58,999 31,952 Net ofre¢eipW(p¥wnents) A5 Transfers betsveen funds A6 Cash fund5 last year end Cash funds this year end 25,656 289 25,36T 11,806 4.633 13,769 14,119 3.SOO 32,173 56,613 1.133 36h99 35,077 82,441 107,808 668 72,732 76,474
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Uhtricted lund5 to nearest£ Engaging Participation to nearest£ 58.613 Categories F¢kn1bank nea$1£ 35.385 308 B1 Cash funds COMMty FLdAcCoLt Credilcard 8aaKe Total eash fuftds 14,119 5B,613 35,077 OK Unrestrfcted fvnds Engaglng Participation Foodbank inc Chtlstmas Cheer Oetails tontE to TrBarnst£ to nwarnyt£ B2 Other monetsry assets Fundto thith Detai18 Cost loplfjonall Cuirentv4luÈ B3 Investsnent assets FurKlto whkh asset be Cuwren¢valup Details Cost lopbonall 84 Assets retained for the charlty's own use Fundtothith Amourt du• (OptiorlI Vthon d Details B5 LlabllStles Signed iJy one or Irustees on beh8Wof al the Imsiees snature Print Narne Date of approval Mrs ei Scarla) Rev Titnothy Wal
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Hetton New Dawn Group On accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024 Charity no (if any) 1136887 Set out on pages 1to6 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust.) for the year ended 3111212024 Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no COnrnS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Date: 14th July 2025 Signed: Name: Michael Barnes Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Address: 2 Bonavista Drive Sunderland Tyne & Wear. SR4 9AP Page 7 ER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. Page 8 ER October 2018