CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees. Annual Report for the period
From 1•t July 2023 Period start date To 30th June 2024 Period end dats
Charlty name: Backwell Llfe
Charty registration number: 1155047
Objectives and Actlvities
SORP r•fer•nc•
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set oul in its
goveming document
Pw* 1.17
The objects of the CIO are to further or benefit
the residents of Backwell. N Somerset and the
neighbourhood, without dlstinction of sex,
sexual orientatlon, rnce or of polltlcal, rell8lOUS
or other opinions by associatsng together the
sa5d residents and the local authoritles,
voluntary and other o￿anIsatIonS In a common
efftirt to advance educatlon and to provlde
facilities in the Interests of social welfare for
recreation leisure time occupation wlth the
objective of improving the conditions of Ilfe for
the residents and such other purposes which
may be charltsble according to the law of
England and Wale5.
The principal activity is The Meeting Point,
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 infomiatlon and service contacts Is
available. There is also Intemet access and
SUPPOrt for computer users. Vouchers are
available for Clevedon Foodbank. The charity
hosts groups for example chalr yoga.
Summary of the main
activities in relatlon lo th08e
purposes for the public
benefft, in particular. the
activities, project8 or
services identified in the
aco)unts.
1.17 and
1.19
A twice-monthly lunch club is provided, mainly
for elderly residents.
Mother and toddler / primary aged child
activities are provided during school holidays.
The charity also publicises social activitles
within the community.
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
Statement confirming
whether Ihe trustees have
had regard to the guidan
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefft
Parn 1.18

Addiuonal Infomiatlon (optlonall
Youm
choose to indude further stateff£nts where relevant about:
NIA
Pwa 1.38
Policy on grant making
NIA
P•a 1.38
Policy on social inv8Strnnt
induding program related
investment
All regular activities are supported by the team
of volunteers, who contribute approximately
750 volunteer hours each year to the work of
the charity.
Pm 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Olher
Achievements and Perfomiance
During the 202314 winter. The Meeting Polnt
chose not to reglster wlth the Wami Rooms
scheme. Hospltality Is a key feature of The
Meeting Point as a weekly drop-ln café.
However, the wlnter welcome schemes
attrncted no new vlsitors.
Summary of the main
achievements of the chality.
Identifying the differen(x the
charity'8 work has made to
Ihe circumstances of its
beneficiarie8 and any wider
beneffts to society as a
whole.
120
The usual programme of chlldren's a¢tivlties
was run in the school Summer holidays
(parents or carers in attendance), which we
know is highly valued. Additional chlldren's
artivitles are provlded in the other holidays.
The twice-monthly lunch-club malntslns a loyal
and regular attendance. Support with transport
for elderty guests is much appreciated. We
receive referrals by local Social Prescribers.
Chair yoga sessions are provided bya qualified
teacher for those with limited mobility. These
have become real social events as well and
regular attendance is close to the maximum.
Although the EUSS support scheme has come
to an end, there continue to be very occasional
support requirements. An extension to assisted
Digiial Support is under review.

Addluonal Infonnatlon (optlonal)
Youm
choose to include fvrther statements where relevant about:
The lunch club has maintained its regular
attendance and is much valued by new guests
as well as regulars. The charity aims to provide
economical lunches and has been able to
manage with low donation levels despite cost
pressur￿. A new 2-day holiday event for older
resldents was held in July 2024.
It has a150 5UPPOrted the growth of the Chalr
voga sessions with numbers now up to around
20 per week. This is clearly walued as a soclal
activity as well as good exercise for those with
limited mobility.
School summer holiday activlties for primary
aged children were again very successful and
wlll contlnue. As far as posslble, shorter school
holldatrs wlll also Include a chlldren's actlvlty.
Achievements against
objectives set
Pw¥ 1.41
Funds are rnlsed through donatlons received
for refreshments and meals and small
individual donations.
PerfomMnc* of fundra18irYJ
adivities *Jainsl objectives
Pw• 1.41
NIA
Investment perfomiance
again81 objectives
Olher

Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the period
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
ststing why they are held
121
The charivs financial position is considered
sound, with Income adequately covering
outgoings.
The trustees alm to hold sufficlent reserves to
Continue the long-term objectives of the
charity without jeopardising their short-term
activities. There are no designated reserves.
Pwa122
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Pw8 122
Pwa 122
The charlty does not hold designated reserves
as it benefits from regular donations coverlng
regular expenses.
Delails of fund materially in
deficil
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as 8 going
concem
124
P*a123
Addltlonal Inforniatlon (optlonal)
You ma
choose lo indude further 818tem8nts whern relevant aboul:
Principle sources of funds are rnernbershlp
fees, donatlons for refreshments, voluntary
contrlbutlons for chlldren's artlvltles, Individual
and organlsatlonal donatlons plus a Parlsh
Council granL
The charity's principal
sources of funds (induding
any fundraising)
Parn 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives induding any
social investment policy
adopted
P•rn 1.48
A description of the principal
risks facing the chanty
Pwa 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts:
Type of goveming dc￿Ment
Pwa 125
Constilulion
How is the d)arity
constituled?
le.g unincorporaled
P•rn 125
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustee selection melh¢)ds
induding details of any
constitutional Pfovisions e.g.
election to posl or name of
any perJon or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 125
Trustees must be a member of the CIO and are
appointed by the members or the Trustees.
The Rector of the Benefice of Backwell wlth
Chelvey & Brockley and the Methodist Minister
of West Town are ex officio Trustees.
Addftlonal Inforn?atlon loptlonal)
You ma
choose to indude further statements where relevant about:
Pollcles and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Parn 1.51
The charity's organisalional
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
1.51
Relationship with any relat￿1
partles
Pw• 1.51
Other
Refernnce and Administrative details
Cha
name
Other name the cha '
uses
Re
istered cha
number
Charity's principal addres3
Backwell Life
The Meetin
Point
1155047
5 West Town Road
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 3HA

Names of the charlty trustees who manago the charlty
Datos •GI￿ rf not forwho
Trustee nam
Offlc• (11 any)
Name of person (or l>ody} •ntftlad
toa
int trustee
Ifan
Martin Canning
Chair lo AGM 2023
01-07-2023 to 07-11-
2023
Douglas Neilson
07-11-2023 to 30-06-
2024
Susan Watts
Chair from AGM
2023
07-11-2023 to 31>06-
2024
Tamsin HcKkett
Sarah Payne
Secretary
Treasurer
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11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
rate trustees - names of the direclors at the date the re
Dlr•ctor nam•
rtwasa
Name of trustees holding litle to property belonging to the tharity
Datss acted If not forwhol•

Funds held as Custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capaaty
Name and objects of Ihe
charity on whose behalf the
8ssetS are held and how this
falls wthin the custodian
charity's objeds
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the chaiity's own
assets
Addltlonal Infomiadon (op￿Ona
Names and addresses of advlsers (Optlonal Infomiallonl
Type of
Nam•
Address
advlsor
Namo of chlof •xocutlv• or naffl￿ of senlor staff mombern Ioptlonal Infomiatlon)
Exemptlons from dlsclosure
Reason for non4isdo8ure of k
r8onnel detslls
Other o
tional information

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Slgned on behalf of tho charlty's trustees
sIgna￿re(sI
,£L.P.
Full namels)
Posltlon (eg Secretary.
Chalr. otc)
Susan Watts
Sarah Payne
Chair
Treasurer

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Recelpts and payments accounts
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01.072023
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