Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.10.2024 Period start date To Period end date 30.09.2025
Charity name: Lowestoft & District Deaf Society
Charity registration number: 1157011
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide help and support for the deaf and hard of hearing and their families in the area. |
| 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 object of this C.I.O. are to relieve the needs of the deaf and the hard of hearing by provision of support, services and education. To provide a meeting place and fundraise for the deaf community. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees have been appointed by general election and have undertaken to adopt and abide by the constitution of the C.I.O. and abide by the regulations of the Charity Commission. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| 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 | To provide and maintain facilities for the deaf and hard of hearing and provide premises for other local clubs. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
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where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the Para 1.22 policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 reserves Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 deficit Explanation of any Para 1.23 uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| 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
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| 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 | As a C.I.O. with the Charity Commission. |
| 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 | Elected from within a committee at its A.G.M. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees 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
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Lowestoft & District Deaf Society Other name the charity uses Registered charity number 1157011 Charity’s principal address Lowestoft & District Deaf Society 50, Blackheath Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7JG
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
Jenny Batson - Chairperson Committee
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2 Janet Groves Treasurer Committee
3 Fiona Savill Secretary Committee
4 Brian Sinfield Committee
5 Ann Cable Committee
6 Linda Parker Committee
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– 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
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 trustses, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnaturels} Full namels) Position (eg Secretary, Chalr, etc} HAZEL SAVIU SECJt£T4JKy Date 2b2
Lowesto� & District Deaf Society
Receipts and Payments Accounts for the period from 1/10/24 to 30/09/2025
Receipts
| Dona�ons | 859 |
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| Rent | 5420 |
| Fundraising | 1420 |
| Coach trips | - |
| Bri�sh Sign Language Courses | 3097 |
| Sundries | 5332 |
| Bank Interest | 565 |
| Total | 16693 |
Expenditure
| Salaries | 12524 |
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| Repairs and New Purchases | 2966 |
| Premises Insurance | 1810 |
| Gas,Electricity, Water | 1930 |
| Coach trips | - |
| Bri�sh Sign Language costs | 1070 |
| Phone & Internet | 593 |
| Cofee morning expenses and | 2483 |
| supplies, sta�onery & postage | |
| Payroll Services | 144 |
| Refuse Collec�on | 383 |
| Total | 23903 |
Net receipts/payments 7210
LOSS
Cash funds last year end 32410 Cash funds this year end 25200