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2023-03-31-accounts

SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1 17 To improve the health and well-being of
the charity as sst out in its wounded,
injured and sick ex-
governing document servicemen
and women, and offer
respite to those who care for them by
way offree tuition
in the therapeutic
activi
ofcraft bookbindin
Summary
ofthe main
activities
in relation to those		 Para 1 17end
119		 Bookbinding
tuition ls offered
in
carefully structured
sessions
purposes for the public throughout
the year in person at the
benefit, in particular, the charity's
premises,
The Oaffodil Barn,
activities, projects or Woodborough,
as well as online for
services identified in ths those who are unable to attend
in
accounts. person.
Introductory
sessions lead to
longer modules of2-5 days which are
the building
blocks of City &Guilds
qualifications.
Attainment
ofthese
internationally
recognised
qualifications
is encouraged
to aid confidence, a
sense ofachievement
and help with
psychological
and attitudinal
recovery,
as well as offer a path to" orking ir arry
bookbindln
environment.
Statement confirming Para 1 18 The Trustees have had regard to the
whether the trustees have guidance
issued by the Charity
had regard to the guidance Commission
and are confident that the
issued by the Charity service offered by the charity meets the
Commission on public requirements
for public benefit as
benefit defined
by the Charity Commission.
ir/umerous
testimonials
from the
veterans
and their families are evidence
ofthe mental
health and well43eing
hanafita
this vocational
activity and
trainin
offers.
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
In addition to the Truatees the charitv
Para 1.38 has four other volunteers who help to
Contribution made by run the charity's
activities		 and further
volunteers its aims. The charity also has a
workshop manager who is paid one day
a week to maintain the workshop,
materials and toois and faciiitate online
sessions. This person's
salary is
s
nsored b		 The Printin Chari
Other

Achieve men ts and Per formance
SCRP reference
By March 2022, the charity
had well
established
online sessions
in
bookbinding,
which had been set up in
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,		 Para 1.20 2020 to ensure veterans
would continue
to enjoy asense ofcommunity
and
identifying the difference the b I!dtheir learning
skills and
charity'8 work has made to confidence
in the craft.
Having created
the circumstances of its strong
links with Tribe in Scotland
beneficiaries and any wider during 2021,a total of18introductory
benefits to society as a and further
learning sessions were run
whole. with veterans
and their families
in
Scotiand during
Aprii 22 —Mar 23.
These averaged
7attendees each.
In addition,
we have linked with VOS in
Portsmouth
to offer introductory
bookbinding
sessions which have
proved extremely
popular.
During the
year we ran 6sessions each attended
by an average of 10veterans.
These
sessions are taught
by former
volunteer,
qualified
bookbinder
and
veteran wendy
Lagden
lnova 8 TrIIstee}
and veteran
Kevin Reilly, now engaged
in his Level 3C&G Diploma
in
bookbinding.
Introductory
sessions at nearby
Tedworth
House, formeriy
run as a Heip
for Heroes centre for those transitioning
out ofthe services, now run by MOD for
those in service requiring
respite, were
run on a monthl
basis and well
attended,
averaging
8-9 people each
time.
During the year In question
in addition
to the introductory
sessions detailed
above, we ran 30C&G courses, ofwhich
24were in person at The Daffodil Barn,
and 6 were conducted
via Zoom.
On May 31"we held a ceremony at the
barn for presentation
of C&G
certificates where
4veterans
had
achieved
Levels 1 and 2 in these
vocational
qiialifiica'tiolls.
Additional information (optional)
You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about
Our objective ls not only to offer the
therapeutic
health benefits of manual
Achievements against Para 1 41 bookbinding,
but to promote the
nbjoctivos sot odurr afinn
sand ernnloyabilitv
nf veterans
We do this through
the C&G vocational
qualifications
in bookbinding
which all
are encouraged
to take up.
During the
period April 2022 —March 2023 we were
pleased to have 9 new registrations
for
the Level 1 certificate;
1 new registration
for Level 2; and 5current registrations
for the Level 3 Diploma, currently
the
highest qualification
available
in craft
bookbindin
.
We are pleased to report that all we
achieved
all sponsorship
applied for in
Performance offundraising this period.
activities against objectives Para 141
set
Our investment
in therapeutic
support
met our objectives to provide support
Investment performance Para 1.41 through
training
in bookbinding,
and
against objectives exceeded our expectations
by bringing
more that 10% ofour new Veteran
members
into the City &Guilds
athwa .
Other

Financ i al Review Review Review Review Review Review
Review of the charity's Pere 1.21 The Charity's
funds were made up
financial position at the end primarily
of Restricted funds granted for
ofthe period our core activity oftherapeutic
training.
An additional
grant to meet the costs of
overheads
was provided
by a single
sponsor, the Leathersellers'
Company,
which adeauately
covered those and
enabled our programme
oftraining to
roceed accordin
to
lan.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 Our reserve has been set up to allow us
policy for holding reserves to continue operating
—providing
stating why they are held therapeutic
sessions, skills training
courses and extra-curricular
workshops
—despite any short-term
shortfall
in
grants or donations.
It is considered
important
for our long-term
reputation
and development
that we maintain
a
minimum
level ofour core supporting
services of"craft therapy", training
and
awarding
qualifications.
The purpose of
the reserve therefore to enable us to run
a trimmed-down
programme
for a
minimum
period ofsix months,
during
Whir'. h tints nur truetnae
and Vnluintsena
would submit applications
for further
funding
to grantmaking
bodies as well
as our established
s
nsors.
Amount of reserves held Pare 1.22 f:10000
Reasons for holding zero Pere 1 22 n/a
reserves
Details offund materially in Pare 1.24 Nil
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 Our trustees and volunteers
are
uncertainties about the extremely
committed,
our funding
is
charity continuing as a goina buoyant
for the coming 12months and.
concern sadly, there is no shortage ofVeterans
who would benefit from our support.
We therefore
have no uncertainty
about
continuln
as a
oin
concern.
You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about
The charity depends
primarily
on
sponsors
and grant-making
bodies for
The charity'6
principal
sources offunds (including		 Para 1.47 its income.
Itdoes not seek to raise
funds by voluntary
collections amongst
any fundraising) the public and does not use the services
ofan
rofessional
fundraisin
bod .
Investment
nhjeniives		 policy
inriudinn		 and
any		 Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
The principal
risks to the operation of
the charity are loss offunding
and lack
A description ofthe principal Para 1.46 ofvolunteer ofvolunteer ofvolunteer support. support. A reserve policy is A reserve policy is A reserve policy is
risks facing the charity in place to support training for 12
months should the former happen, and
we are active in maintaining a healthy
bod ofvolunteers to aid our activities.
Other
Structure, Governance and Management
Description ofcharity's
trusts:
Type of governing
document		 Trust Deed
How is the charity Para 1.25 Trust
constituted?
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Appointed by existing Trustees
including
details ofany
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees

Policies and procedures
adopted
for the induction		 Para 1.51
and training oftrustees
The charity's organisational
structure
and any wider		 Para 1 51
network
with		 which the
charity works
Relationship with any related Para 1 51
parties
Other

ames ofthe charity tru ofthe charity tru stees who manage the charity
Trustee name Office (Ifany) Dates acted Ifnot for whole
ear		 Name
to		 ofperson (or body) entitled
Int trustee
If an
1 Alison Strachan Chair Board ofTrustees
2 Jonathan Powell Treasurer Board ofTrustees
3 Sally Gregory Trustee Board ofTrustees
4 Wendy Lagden Trustee From July 2022 Board ofTrustees
5 Paul Wilson Trustee From July 2022 Board ofTrustees
6 Mike Quaile Trustee Board ofTrustees
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ANO WALES		 Bound by Veterans
Receipts and payments		 Bound by Veterans
Receipts and payments		 Bound by Veterans
Receipts and payments		 Bound by Veterans
Receipts and payments		 1149583
accounts		 1149583
accounts		 CC&sa
For the period
from		 01-Apr-22
To		 31-Mar-23
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Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
to the nearest 6 to the nearest 6
to 'tha nearest 6		 to the nearest 6 to the nearest 6
A1 Receipts
Grants 25,500 25,5W 13,910
Book sales 1,826 1,628
Donabons 17,500 17,6tN
Workshop
hire		 196 33
Bookbinding
instrucbon		 186 2,580
Other income 218 218
ub tote ( /DSsincome Or
AR)		 2,408 43,000 45,408 16,945
A2 Asset and investment sales
(see table).
u 0
Total receipts, 43,
0		 - 45408 1,
A3 Pa ments
Purchases 3,049 5,013
Coume Fees/Training 17,603 17,603 13,787
Adminrstrabon 729 499
Rent and rates 4,536
Travelling
and entertainment		 1,208 1,208 16
Pnnbng,
alaboneiy		 and adverbsing 259
Profeseonal
fees		 187
ktarntenan
e		 358 1,536
Sundry expenses 1,092 1,092 1,082
Sub total 29,316 29,318 26,895
A4 Asset and Investment
urchases,
see table
Sub total
Total payments - 29,316 - 29,318 26,895
frfat ofreceiptsl(payments) 2,408 13,684 18,092
AS Transfers between funds
AS Cash funds last year end 2,3 2 21,253 33
Cash funds this year end 14,7 34,937 49,667 23,62
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
0! funds funds funds
to 88818str. to 888r88't 0 to nearest 0
B1Cash funds Bank current account 4,730 34,037
Business Money Manager 10,000
Total cash funds 14,730
(agree balances with receipts and paymenls
becca hiI8II
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest 0 to nearest 0 to nearest 0
B2Other monetary assets
Details Fund to which
asset baton
s		 Cost (optional) Current value
8 uonal
B3Investment assets
Details Fund towhich
asset helen
s		 Cost (optional) Current value
8
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B4 Assets retained for the Electcc Guillotine Ideal 4555 Restncted 6,006
charity's own use
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liabg
relates		 8 tional 8 tional
B5Liabilities
airmail
behalf		 hv nnn nr iwn tnininan
of all the trustees		 nn signature Rnnt lvame nniw nr
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Alison Strachan Chairwoman 04-Aug-23
CCXX R2 accounts (SS) Jonathan
Powell		 Treasurer 0-
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