2021-06-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] July 2020 Period start date To 30[th] June 2021 Period end date

Charity name: Backwell Life

Charity registration number: 1155047

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The objects of the CIO are to further or benefit the residents of Backwell, N Somerset and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents and such other purposes which may be charitable according to the law of England and Wales.
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 principal activity is The Meeting Point, a community hub run in Backwell, where people can meet to socialise, access a range of services and support and where small groups can gather. A range of information and service contacts is available. There is also internet access and vouchers for Clevedon Foodbank. The charity hosts groups including chair yoga, computer confidence club and knitting group. A twice-monthly lunch club is provided, mainly for elderly residents, and mother and toddler / primary aged child activities are provided during school holidays. The charity facilitates improvement courses and publicises social activities within the community.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The charity advances education and provides facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents of Backwell, North Somerset,

having due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	N/A
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	N/A
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	All regular activities are supported by volunteers, who additionally make small contributions in kind towards refreshments.
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	The charity was unable to run The Meeting Point as a drop‐in cafe on a one day per week basis as it remained closed for the whole period of the annual report. However, some occasional activities were possible within the various levels of Covid restrictions. A much‐reduced programme of children’s activities was run in the school summer holidays (parents or carers in attendance). Weekly telephone contact was maintained with elderly lunch‐club regulars throughout the pandemic to combat social isolation. The charity continued its registration to provide digital assistance to EU citizens applying for EU Settled Status, although this service was suspended until October. Chair yoga sessions are provided by a qualified teacher for those with limited mobility.

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Achievements against objectives set	Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	Occasional gift bags were personally delivered (e.g. afternoon tea in a bag) to lunch‐club regulars during lockdown. When permitted, a

		series of small gatherings for tea in the garden were held. The charity assisted the community‐wide volunteering effort during the pandemic and latterly assumed the role of volunteer co‐ ordination. Chair yoga sessions were held on‐line whilst social distancing requirements remained in place. 16 applicants were provided with digital support for EUSS applications during the balance of theyear.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	No specific fundraising activities were undertaken during the year.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of theperiod	Para 1.21	The charity’s financial position is considered sound, with income adequately covering outgoings.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The trustees aim to build sufficient reserves to continue the long-term objectives of the charity without jeopardising their short-term activities. There are no designated reserves.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	The charity does not hold designated reserves as it benefits from regular donations covering regular expenses.
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Principle sources of funds are membership fees, donations for refreshments, voluntary contributions for children’s activities, individual donations and digital support fees plus a Parish Council grant. The completion of the EUSS scheme in June brought this source of funds to an end.
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 (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated Organisation
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 must be a member of the CIO and are appointed by the members or the Trustees. The Rector of the Benefice of Backwell with Chelvey & Brockley and the Methodist Minister of West Town are ex officio Trustees.

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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	Backwell Life
Other name the charity uses	The Meeting Point
Registered charity number	1155047
Charity’s principal address	5 West Town Road Backwell Bristol BS48 3HA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Martin Canning	Chair	November 2020
	Douglas Neilson
	Susan Watts
	Tamsin Hockett	Secretary
	Sarah Payne	Treasurer	November 2020

– 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 held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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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

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