Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 01 07 2022 30 06 2023 From To
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name danceaid Other names charity is known by N/A Registered charity number (if any) 1140749 Charity's principal address[DANCE HOUSE, 5 CHESTNUT WALK] ST IPPOLYTS, HITCHIN HERTFORDSHIRE Postcode SG4 7SS
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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| CHLOE WILSON | CHAIR OF TRUSTEES |
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| RENAE RUGGIERI | SECRETARY | |||
| CHARLES UNWIN | TREASURER | |||
| ROBERTA HARTSHORNE |
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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)
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
TRUST DEED
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) TRUST How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) TRUSTEES ARE APPOINTED / RE-APPOINTED AT OUR ANNUAL Trustee selection methods GENERAL MEETINGS. (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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TRUSTEES ARE NOT RENUMERATED FOR EXPENSES INCURRED policies and procedures FOR ATTENDING MEETINGS AND DUTIES RELATED TO WORK AS A adopted for the induction and TRUSTEE. training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
TO FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
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THE TRUSTEES PAY CONSTANT REGARD TO THE CHARITY COMMISSION’S GUIDANCE ON PUBLIC BENEFIT WHEN PLANNING THE CHARITY’S ACTIVITIES.
ANY CHILD FROM BIRTH TO AGE 21 YEARS IS ELIGIBLE FOR OUR ASSISTANCE REGARDLESS OF PERSONAL BACKGROUND, FAITH, GENDER, OR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
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)
OUR MISSION IS TO ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING AND VULNERABILITY CAUSED BY POVERTY, HUNGER, DISABILITY, HOMELESSNESS, WAR, NEGLECT, AND THE PHENOMENA OF HIV/AIDS WHICH ORPHANS MILLIONS OF INNOCENT CHILDREN.
WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO;
• EDUCATION,
• NUTRITION, • COUNSELLING, • MEDICAL CARE, ADVICE, AND SUPPORT, • AFTER-SCHOOL AND WEEKEND EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMMES,
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DISABILITY EQUIPMENT,
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SPORTS AND PLAY EQUIPMENT,
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CLOTHING, BEDDING & OTHER VITAL RESOURCES
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SANITATION FACILITIES
AND IN DOING SO WE WORK TO BRING OPPORTUNITY AND HOPE TO CHILDREN IN NEED ACROSS THE GLOBE SO THAT THEY TOO CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
THE COVID PANDEMIC OF 2020-22 CONTINUES TO AFFECT ASPECTS OF OUR OPERATIONS AND MEMBERS OF OUR TEAM. IN CERTAIN AREAS THE CHALLENGES OF 2020 HAVE GROWN, PROBLEMS HAVE BECOME MORE ENTRENCHED, AND INEQUALITY HAS WIDENED ACROSS SOCIETIES, PUTTING MORE PRESSURE ON OUR SERVICES WHILST WE STRUGGLE TO RAISE THE FUNDS NEEDED TO DELIVER THEM IN A CHALLENGING ECONOMIC CLIMATE.
WE DO HOWEVER CONTINUE TO BE SUPPORTED BY GENEROUS AND COMMITED SUPPORTERS. PARTNERS, AND VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATE MONTHLY, OFFER SIGNIFICANT FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES AS ‘OFFICIAL CHARITY’ OF THEIR COMPANIES/EVENTS, TAKE ON PERSONAL AND SPORTING CHALLENGES AS MONUMENTAL AS THE LONDON MARATHON TO INSPIRE DONATIONS THROUGH SPONSORSHIP, AND GIVE OF THEIR TIME TO PREPARE, EXECUTE, AND DISMANTLE OUR VARIOUS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.
WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN THE OFFICIAL CHARITY OF MOVE IT, THE WORLD’S BIGGEST DANCE EVENT, FOR A 12[TH] YEAR, AND THIS YEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME THEIR PARENT COMPANY MATCH-FUNDED DONATIONS RAISED THROUGH OUR MOVE IT FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. WE THANK MOVE IT FOR CONTINUING TO HELP PUT US BACK ON THE MAP AFTER THE QUIET OF COVID, HARNESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE DANCE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.
AS PLANNED WE HAVE REDUCED PROJECT VISITS AND BENEFICIARY EXPENDITURE WHILE OUR CEO HAS BEEN ON MATERNITY LEAVE, AND ARE PLEASED TO REPORT RETURNING OUR RESERVES TO OUR PRE-COVID LEVEL OF £40,000 OVER THE PERIOD.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS HELD AT THE END OF THIS FINANCIAL YEAR ARE MAINTAINED FOR FUTURE AND ONGOING PROJECTS. WE INTEND TO KEEP A MINIMUM OF £40,000 OF UNRESTRICTED FUNDS (RETURNED TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS THIS YEAR) TO FUND PROJECTS FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR, AND TO COVER UNFORESEEN EXPENDITURE INCLUDING EMERGENCY FUNDING IN THE CASE OF PANDEMICS AND NATURAL DISASTERS.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
NONE
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) CHLOE WILSON Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) CHAIR OF TRUSTEES Date 30/04/2024
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
| A1 Receipts | 24,701 1,620 7,290 - - - - - 33,611 - - - 33,611 - 405 1,696 4,345 13,220 - - - - 19,666 - - - 19,666 13,946 - 30,657 44,602 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
to the nearest £ Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 24,701 1,620 7,290 - - - - - 33,611 - - - 33,611 - 405 1,696 4,345 13,220 - - - - 19,666 - - - 19,666 13,946 - 30,657 44,602 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
| GENERAL FUNDRAISING | - | - | 34,520 | ||
| ONLINE SPONSORSHIP | - | - | 4,811 | ||
| MONTHLY DONATIONS | - | - | 8,710 | ||
| GRANT INCOME | - | - | 5,600 | ||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | - | - | 53,641 | ||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| - | - | 53,641 | |||
| BENEFICIARY PROJECTS | - | - | 25,053 | ||
| EVENT COSTS | - | - | 5,722 | ||
| PUBLICITY | - | - | 82 | ||
| PURCHASES | - | - | 7,478 | ||
| STAFF COSTS | - | - | 16,846 | ||
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| Sub total | - | - | 55,181 | ||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| - | - | 55,181 | |||
| - | - | - 1,540 | |||
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| - | - | 38,220 | |||
| - | - | 30,657 |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details | to nearest £ Unrestricted funds |
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| 44,602 | ||
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| Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
44,602 | |
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| Details | Fund to which asset belongs |
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| Details | Fund to which asset belongs |
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| MERCHANDISE AND PROMOTIONAL GOODS |
UNRESTRICTED | |
| TABLET COMPUTER | UNRESTRICTED | |
| HARD DRIVE | UNRESTRICTED | |
| LAPTOP | UNRESTRICTED | |
| Details | Fund to which liability relates |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of danceaid children’s charity On accounts for the year 2023 Charity no 1140749 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement 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.
Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement (other than that disclosed below *)
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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 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): |
Date: | 30/04/2024 |
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| Nicola Savage | ||
| Chartered Accountant, ACA |
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Address: 22 Edgewater Place, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia, 4556 Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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