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life-changing volunteering opportunities

Our volunteers receiving a pottery plaque given a by local art group we funded

Annual Report and

Impact Statement

Year ending 31 December 2022

www.charityshop.co

Charitable incorporated organisation registered in England No 1161862

Table of Contents

Table of Contents Page 1 Annual Report and Impact Statement Page 2 - 7 Independent Examiner Report Page 8 - 9 Statement of Financial Activity Page 10 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Page 11 Notes to the Accounts Page 12-13

Volunteers at a training meeting

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Annual Report and Impact Statement for the year ending 31 December 2022

Charitable status

Shared Space is a charitable incorporated organisation registered in England, No. 1161862. Registered address: 43 Christchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4JW.

Trustees Office
Carolyn Butlin Trustee
Ivan King Trustee
Peter Dominey Chair of trustees
Richard Renouf Trustee

The charity is established by means of a constitution with trustees appointed by the members. In line with Charity Commission guidance, during the pandemic we have not held an AGM.

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2022 Team Christmas
Party in one of the stores
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Summary of Objects and Activities

The charitable objects of Shared Space are:

  1. to relieve poverty among unemployed persons, in particular by training or assisting them to obtain training in such skills as will fit them for employment;

  2. the relief of the poor and needy or to, or for, such other charitable purpose as the trustees shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct;

  3. to advance the Christian religion.

This report sets out the charity’s activities in pursuit of our objects.

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Public Benefit Statement

The charity’s trustees continue to have regard both for the charitable objects set out in its governing document and to ensuring that the activities of the charity, as described in this report, meet the public benefit test. In so doing, they take account of the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance. The Trustees of Shared Space are confident that the activities of the charity demonstrate strong evidence of public benefit.

Shared Space is an example of Christian business as mission

By re-purposing a charity shop model, we provide life-changing volunteering and training opportunities for over 140 volunteers a year. Their good work raises funds to support local charities and initiatives through the Shared Space grants programmes with the awarding of grants directed by panels of volunteers.

Our volunteers are busy in the shops learning retail skills in a supportive environment, benefitting from meaningful participation, going on our courses and day and residential trips, which value teamwork and build resilience and confidence.

In a typical shift the volunteers contribute to the good of Southend as members of the team: learning, supporting each other and raising money which Shared Space disburses as grants. These shifts also provide our volunteers with opportunity to talk through the big issues of life they face and to receive pastoral support from our workers. The majority of our volunteers are from marginalised groups.

Valentines themed window by a team of volunteers

Our shop teams are communities: an example of cohesion through the building of social capital; a very significant contributor to volunteer capacity in the area and a place where individuals develop and are empowered.

We continue to deeply value our volunteers, encouraging long term team members to develop and explore new roles and challenges, as well as welcoming many newcomers. In both Westcliff and Southchurch, our teams comprise of people from a diverse range of backgrounds

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and they volunteer for a range of reasons. A high percentage of them have learning difficulties, physical disabilities, mental health conditions or are economically disadvantaged. The volunteering helps them to grow in confidence and self-esteem and may also assist them in securing paid work.

During 2022 our work took place mainly at our two volunteering centres:

Significant actions and impacts in 2022

We are delighted to report the following significant achievements for 2022, despite a

challenging environment as we started to come out of Covid-19 to challenging economic circumstances for volunteers and our stores:

Worship event in one of our stores, led by an ex Shared Space volunteer, in partnership with Church from Scratch

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Some of the refugees who have become part of our family of volunteers

Just some of the volunteers at one of our sites.

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Strategic partnerships

A key strand of our strategy for growth and development is the creation of strategic partnerships with other agencies that share our values, in whole or in part.

Following our charity registration in 2015, we have enjoyed a strong partnership with Church from Scratch, the local Baptist church that started Shared Space as

a project and then constituted it as the separate charity it is today.

But there is a limit to what a local charity can achieve on its own. However, as we engage the energy, resources and knowledge of other charitable and statutory bodies and share our own, we have far greater leverage in bringing about the transformation of the area and in the lives of those who volunteer.

John, one of our longest standing and ex-homeless volunteers who sadly died during 2022. Thank John for everything.

Plans for 2023

In the year ahead, we plan among other things to:

Michael, another long-standing volunteer.

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Summary for the year

The trustees are pleased to present a report which evidences Shared Space as a deeply caring, and agile organisation, which continues to evolve and adapt as an example of business as Christian mission, and is dedicated to the well-being of Southend and the volunteers through effective work which flows from a desire to follow Jesus. Shared Space is ready for 2023 with the challenges and opportunities that will lie ahead.

Accounting basis

Throughout the year our accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis.

Reserves Policy

Reserves will be maintained to ensure core activity can continue during any period of unforeseen difficulty. A proportion of reserves will be maintained in a readily realisable form. The calculation of the required level of reserves is an integral part of the organisation's planning, budget and forecast cycle. It takes into account:

On this basis and having reviewed the policy in the course of the year, the Trustees believe that for 2022 a reserve equivalent to two months’ running costs should be maintained.

Peter Dominey - Chair of Trustees 30 March 2023

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Independent Examiner Report CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of SHARED SPACE On accounts for the year ended 31￿ December 2022 Charity no (Many) 1161862 Set out on pages 1-13 I report to Ihe trustees on my exarnuiation of the aC￿Unts of the above charity fthe Tntsn for Ihe year ermjed 31112r2022. Responsibili1Ses and As the charity trustees of the Trust. you are responsiblg for the preparation basls of report ofthe accounts in accordan￿ with the requiremerrts ofthe Chariis Act 2011 ￿ Acn. I report in resFed of my examination of the Trust's accounts Ca￿led out under section 145 of the 2011 Ad and in ￿rying OLrt my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions gr4en by the Chanty Commission under section 145(5llbl of the A I have ¢￿pleted my examination. I c4Jnfimi that no material matters have come lo my attention in connE¢kn"on ￿th the examinati¢)n whith gives me caus& to believe that in. any material respect". accountin9 records were not kept in aeeordance smth section 130 of the Act or the accourt5 do nrA ￿0rd vthh the a¢countwu reccffds Independent examinerfs staternent I have no Concer￿ and have ajme auoss no other matters in c£nneth th the examination to vthich attention should be drawn in order to enable understaThJing of the ac(x)unts to be reac￿. Signed." ¢Pf -<r2Q23 Name: REG RAMM Relevant professlonal quallficallon{sl or body lif any): AA AICSA Address: 17 CARLINGFORD DRIVE STCLIFF ON SEA ESSEX SSO OSD Section B Disclosure Only Complete rf the exaffliner needs to hrghlkght matters of concern (see CC32, IndeperKlent examinab.on of tharity accounts.. directions and guidancÈ for examiners). Shared Space is a CIO and= regirtered charity in England no 1161862. www.charityshop.co

Independent Examiner Report continued Glve here brief details of any Items that the oxaminer wishes to qlis¢lose. Shared Space is a CIO and= regirtered charity in England no 1161862. www.charityshop.co

Statement of Financial Activity – Shared Space Up to 31 December 2022

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities – Shared Space Up to 31 December 2022

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Notes to the Accounts – Shared Space

Up to 31 December 2022

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Notes to the Accounts – Shared Space Up to 31 December 2022

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