## Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 01/04/23 Period start date To 31/03/24 Period end date Charity name: The Lawrence Centre ## Charity registration number: 1146960 ## Objectives and Activities ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The aim of The Lawrence Centre is to

Prevent social isolation

Give family carers a break

Help maintain independence
We do this by giving support to older
vulnerable people including those living
with memory loss and other health
issues through day opportunities. We
operate 5 days a week and 1 Saturday
a month. We also ensure that timely
information is given about community
services and benefits advice as well as
providing support to carers.| |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 Lawrence Centre provides a range of
wellbeing and stimulating social activities
which encourages people to forge
friendships, keep well, active and have fun.
We have speakers on various topics, arts
and crafts sessions, singing and music,
flexercise and reminiscence therapy. A
healthy nutritious lunch is provided each
day as well as refreshments. We work with
schools in the area to provide
intergenerational sessions which is
beneficial and enhances the enjoyment of
the day. Our Outreach service provides
companionship and support for people who
feel groups are not for them. TLC is
involved in many community services
always promoting awareness of older
people in the area.| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|All trustees have regard and understand
the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit.| Additional information (optional) ## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||
SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Our volunteers support TLC by helping with
refreshments, lunch and activities. We also
have volunteers in our small award winning
garden. Volunteer drivers help to provide
transport for our members to and from TLC
from the surrounding area.| |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|
Providing support through day
opportunities for older people
including those living with memory
loss and health issues

Being able to signpost beneficiaries
to other community resources in a
timely fashion.

To give critical advice re benefits

Taking referrals from GP’s, health
professionals, Adult Social Care,
Health Connectors, the community
as well as self referrals

Providing mental and physical
stimulation

Maintaining independence

Helping to prevent social isolation

Giving carers a break

Working with schools and providing
intergenerational work

Working closely with other local
community organisations to
enhance awareness of older people.| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set |||| |---|---|---| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|| |Other||| ## Financial Review |Financial Review||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|A deficit of £12,271 (no major fund-raising
event during the financial year)| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|Reserves are held for upkeep of the
building, new furniture that will need
replacing due to wear and tear, new cooker
etc. staff redundancies in the event of
closure. Continuation of the charity. In
case of any legal issues.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£369,079| |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|Currently in discussion with Somerset
Council about future income streams, as
our annual grant with the County is at risk| |Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|Additional information (optional)
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:| |---|---|---| |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|A daily fee is paid by those attending
sessions at the Centre or receiving
Outreach support.
We receive a fee from Wells Community
Network for running their Helpline.
Donations from individuals and local
organisations.
Income from hiring the centre to other local
organisations.| |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:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document|Para 1.25|| |How is the charity
constituted?|Para 1.25|Unincorporated| |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|This is done at a trustees board meeting
agreeing appointment as minuted| ## 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|The Lawrence Centre| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|| |Registered charity number|1146960| |Charity’s principal address|The Lawrence Centre
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Wells
Somerset
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year|Name of person (or body) entitled to
appoint trustee (ifany)| |---|---|---|---|---| ||John Carter|||| ||Stephen Harrison|||| ||Dr Alex Gundry|||| ||Trisha Leigh|||| ||Anna Hay|||| ||Stella Dawson|||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## – 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 N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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 Recelpts and pa ents accounts CC16a Fw th• p•rfod from To Sectioii A Receipis and payinents Uni••lrf¢t•d R￿1rt￿•d lundx EndowTr•ni fund¥ La*t ytr•r A1 Roc•1 t• ID UY6 14.0 110,096 ross Incot ARJ 121,115 111,92$ Au•t •nd Inv•#tm•nt i•l•i, tol• Totsl r•c•lpts 128,225 176,61) A3P* m•nts 19 ijop hbu*bc• 2.7M s.J Sub tol•l l)lJ23 A4 A•••¢ •nd In￿•1m*nt ha••s, ••• labl• 271 Sub lot•1 ia71 140,494 140,494 147.4 Il•f of me•lptsl(p•ymfrnÉ•) AS Tr•nif•rn b•kn¥••n fund• A6 Cmh lund4 l••t y••r •nd C••h fvndl thls y••r •nd 11211 12.211 039 49,7aQ )2.1 62,02• 49.760 CCXX Rl •[•￿￿1{881 Inbox.com :: Section B Receipts and payments acc. 2023-24, page 2.pdf 1 of 1 CHARITY COMMISSION I FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the truste0$ The Lawrencè Centre On 8ccounlg for the year éndod 31 It March 2024 Charlty no (If any) 1146960 Set out on pag86 1&2 I report to th8 trustee8 on my examinatlon of the accounts of the above charily ("the Trusy,) for the year 8nded 3110312024. Rosponslbllftlès and basls of report A8 the charity's trustees. you are re5ponsib18 for the preparallon of the accounts in accordance with the requir8ment8 of the Charities Acl 2011 (Ihe Act"). I report sn respect of my examlnatlon of the Trust's accounts carrfed out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying oul my examlnation, I have followed all the applicable Dlrectlon8 glven by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examin8tlon. I confirm that no matedal matters have examlner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that dlsclo8ed below) whlch glves me cau86 to b81ievo Ihat In, any material respect: the 8ccountlng records were noi kept In accordance with 88Ctfon 130 of the Charities Act: or the accounts dld not aexord with the accountlng record8; or I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connectlon with the examination to which attention 8hould b8 drawn in thig report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgnod: Date: Name: Erik J Molnar Relevant professlonal quallflcatlon(sl or body (If any): ICAEW- ACA Qualification Address: St Lawrence Lodge, 37 Chambertain Streei Wells BAS 2PQ IER Oct 2018