2023-06-30-accounts

Summary	ofthe purposes of	ofthe purposes of		The objects ofthe CIO are tofurther or benefit
the charity as set		out in its		the residents ofBackweg, N Somerset and the
governing	document			neighbourhood, without distincticm ofsex,
				sexual orientation, race orofpolitical, religious
				orother opinions by associating together the
				said residents and the local authorities,
				voluntary and other organisations in a common
				effort toadvance education and to provide
				facilities in the interests ofsocial welfare for
				recreation leisure time occupation with the
				objective ofimproving the conditions oflife for
				the residents and such other purposes which
				may be charitable according tothe law of
				England and Wales.
Summary activi5es	ofthe main in relation tothose		Pea C17anci 1.19	The principal activity isThe Meeting Point, a community hub run in Backweg, where people
purposes	forthe public			can meet tosocialise, access a range of
benefit, in particular, the				services and support and where small groups
acbvities, projects services Idenfified		or In the		can gather.
accounts.				A range ofinformation and service contacts is
				available. There is also internet access and
				support forcomputer users. Vouchers are
				available for Clevedon Foodbank. The charity
				hosts groups for example chair yoga.
				Atwice-monthly lunch dub is provided, mainly
				for elderly residents. 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		para 1.18	The charity advances education and provides
whether the trustees have				facilities in the interest ofsodal welfare for
had regard tothe		guidance		recreation leisure time occupation with the
issued by	the Charity			objective ofimproving the conditions oflife for
Commission on public				the residents ofBackwell, North Somerset,
benefit				having due regard tothe Charity Commission's
				guidance on public benefit.

Additional	Information	Information	Information	(optional)
You choose to inc)ude further statements					where relevant about:
Poficy ofl	gfaflt fnaklflg
Policy on	social investment
inc)uding	program		related
Investment
					All regular activities are supported by the team
				pare 1.38	ofvolunteers, who contribute approximately
Contribufion		made	by		750volunteer hours each year tothe work of
volunteers					the charity.
Other
Achievements			and	Performance
					During the 2022/3 winter, The Meeting Point
					was registered with the Warm Roofns scheme
					and North Somerset Council's Public Uvlng
Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity, identifying the difiierence the charity's work has made to the circumstances ofits beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society asa whole.					Rooms scheme to provide a welcome space for people facing high energy costs. Hospitality isa key feature ofThe Meeting Point as a weekly drop-in cafe. The usual programme ofchildren's activities was run in the school summer holidays (parents or carers in attendance), which we
					know is highly valued.
					The lunch-club maintains a healthy and regular
					attendance. Support with transPort for elderly
					guests is much appreciated.
					Although the EUSSsupport scheme has come
					to an end, there continue to be very occasional
					support requirements.
					Chair yoga sessions are provided by a qualified
					teacher forthose with limited mobility. These
					have become real social events as well and
					regular attendance has doubled over recent
					months.
					Digital support was provided under the banner
					ofTea &Tech (with support from WERN), but
					this has now ended.

						A series ofeconomical cookery demonstrations	A series ofeconomical cookery demonstrations
						was given by a professional chef in Jan/Feb,
						supported by Sackwell parish Coundl.
AddNonal		Information		(optlonaij
You	choose to indude further statements					where relevant about:
						The lunch club has maintained its regular
						attendance and is much valued by new guests
Achievements			against		Para 1.41	as well as regulars.
objectives		set				The charity had 2main aims during the winter
						months —to provide a warm and wekoming
						space to reduce the need to heat homes and to
						provide some help and guidance vdth the
						preparation ofeconomical meals. Although	the
						latter was successful (but with a small number
						ofparticipants), the warm room attracted
						almost no visitors. This was the experience at
						similar locations in the village.
						Chair yoga sessions saw asteady growth in
						numbers, to around 12-14per week. This is
						clearly valued as a social acavtty as well as
						good exercise forthose with limited mobility.
						Funds are raised through donations received
						for refreshments and meals and small
Performance offundraising activiges against objectives					Para 141	individual donations. In addition, the charity received a grant for the public Uving Rooms
set						scheme and a generous donation from the
						local Probus branch.
Investment		performance			Para 1A1
against objecbves

inancial Review	inancial Review
Review ofthe charity's			Para 121	The charity's Rnancial position is considered
financial position at	the end			sound, with income adequately covering
ofthe period				outgoings.
Statement explaining	the			The trustees aim to hold sufficient reserves to
policy for holding reserves				continue the long-term objectives of	the
stating why they are	held			charity without jeopardising their short-term
				activities. There are no designated reserves.
Amount ofreserves	held		Para 122
Reasons for holding	zero		Para 122	The charity does not hold designated	reserves
reserves				as it benefits from regular donations	covering
Details offund materially		in	Parsi'	regular expenses.
deflcd
Explanation ofany			Para 123
uncertainbes about the
charity congnuing as a going
concern

			Principle sources offunds are membership	Principle sources offunds are membership	Principle sources offunds are membership	Principle sources offunds are membership
			fees, donations for refreshments,			voluntary
The charity's principal sources offunds (including		Para 1.47	contributions for children's activities, individual and organisatlonal donations plus Parish
any fundraising)			Council and	District Council	grants.
Investment	policy and
objectives induding any
social investment policy
adopted
A description	ofthe principal
risks facing	the charity
Other

Description ofcharity's
trusts:
Type of governing document	Constitution
How isthe charity	Charitable Incorporated	Organisation
constituted?
Trustee selecgon methods	Trustees must be a member ofthe CIO		and are
induding details ofany	appointed by the members orthe Trustees.
constitutional provisions e.g.	The Rector ofthe Benefice ofBackwell		with
elecbon to post or name of any person or body entitled	Chelvey &Brockley and the Methodist ofWest Town are exofficio Trustees.		Minister
to appoint one or more
trustees

Polides and procedures adopted forthe induction	Para	1.51
and training oftrustees
The charity's organisationel structure and any wider	Para	1.S1
network with which the
charity works
Relabonship with any related	P	i.si
parties
Other

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	Martin Canning	Chair
	Douglas Neilson		01-07-2022to03-11-
			2022
	Susan Watts		03-11-2022to 30-06-
			2023
	Tamsin Hockett
	Sarah Payne	Treasurer
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