Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01-04-23 Period start date To 01-04-24 Period end date
Charity name: Illuminated
Charity registration number: 1158527
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide sensory therapy and play to disabled and terminally ill adults and children. |
| 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 |
Fundraise within the community and apply for disabled grants in which are obtainable when working with disabled people. Most of our funds will go to creating a mobile sensory unit, supplying it with the latest sensory equipment, and the general running of the mobile unit. Make sensory equipment and the sensory experience available to all disabled children and adults, including people who have emotional and behavioural needs. To use the mobile unit to make sensory therapy more accessible for those of ill health as it has been proven that sensory therapy helps with improving the mental state of the person and in some cases, help aid recovery. To be charitable in our actions and spending of funding, allowing a decided number of hours to go uncharged, which will be funded by the charity. These hours will be of use to people who could not otherwise afford the therapy we offer. All of this will be done across the Two-Shires |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes, they have. |
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
| 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 | This year we have worked harder than ever with families facing difficulties surrounding their children or young people gaining the support they need. This includes but is not limited to sensory therapy, EHCPs, DLA or PIP and ILPs. We have also set plans in motion to complete pop up sensory sessions within a local community centre for SEND children and their families. This looks to be an exciting new venture in the coming year. We have helped 20 families over the financial year and although they may not be able to financially support illuminated they have been great supporters in spreading our message and name which can only help when it comes to future fundraising. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We are no worse off than at the start of the year however we are also no better. We have had no monetary input this year but thanks to our fabulous trustees and volunteers have had no necessary expenses either. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We do not hold financial reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We don’t hold reserves due to our overheads being very very low, this means we haven’t yet found our self in a position to need a reserve and hope this long continues. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None. |
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 | Our principle source of funding is public donations, this has however been a particularly tough year for donations due to the economic state of affairs in this country, including the cost of living crisis. |
|---|---|---|
| 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: |
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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 | CIO |
| 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 are nominated and voted in by founding members |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and 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 | Illuminated |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1158527 |
| Charity’s principal address | 6 Hertford Road Kettering NN15 6LG |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Robinson | Chairperson | |||
| Cameron Walton | Secretary | |||
| Chris Bossingham | Treasurer | |||
| Cayti Hazeldine | Trustee | |||
– 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 trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
S.Robinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Sandra Robinson | ||
Chair |
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| 19-12-24 | ||
| 19-12-24 |
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)
Note 29 Additional Disclosures
The following are significant matters which are not covered in other notes and need to be included to provide a proper understanding of the accounts. If there is insufficient room here, please add a separate sheet.
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