Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/1/2024 To 31/12/2024
Charity name: Friends of St Mary’s Winkfield
Charity registration number:
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 The objects of the CIO are for the
the charity as set out in its advancement of the Christian Religion,
governing document in particular by support of the activities
of St Mary’s Church, Church Road,
Winkfield SL4 4SF (hereafter referred to
as The Church), by providing from time
to time:
(1) Help towards the cost of the
preservation and repair of the fabric of
The Church.
(2) Help towards the cost of the
replacement and maintenance of major
items, for example heating in The
Church.
(3) Help towards the continuation and
enhancement of the musical life of The
Church, including but not limited to (a)
maintenance and (if appropriate)
enhancement or extension of the organ
(b) procurement of instruments,
acoustic devices, sheet music, and
other musical goods and services, as
used by the choir or choirs.
(4) Help with the maintenance costs of
ornaments and furnishings of The
Church.
(5) Help with the maintenance costs and
upkeep of the churchyard of The Church
(6) Support, initiation, execution or
management of fundraising for capital
or other projects for The Church, that
serve Objects (1) to (5) above.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Fundraising by means of subscription,
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activities in relation to those donations, and running fund-raising
purposes for the public events., particularly events involving the
benefit, in particular, the wider community
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Grant making is done by grants to the PCC, except for minor one-off items |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The Charity has no Social Investments |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers subscribe, donate, and take part in fund-raising activities |
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 | A variety of fund-raising activities took place, including the annual Christmas Concert, which is a community event. The next big project – an improved electrical system – started and was completed September 2024 |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | All grants were successfully applied against objectives. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | All fund-raising events were successful. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | The Charity has no Investment other than a deposit account with normal interest rates at more than 4% |
Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity has £32,279.56 in its bank account and deposit account at year end |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held against future grant- giving, which is inevitable from time to time against the preservation and maintenance of St Mary’s church, which is more than 700 years old. Current |
| bank and deposit account balance form in practice the reserve, as the charity has no employees or liabilities. |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £32,279.56 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | none |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | Constitution dated 26/5/2015 |
| How is the charity constituted? |
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 selected from Members of the Charity, and are elected at General Meetings. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Friends of St Mary’s Winkfield |
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| Other name the charity uses | FOSMW |
| Registered charity number | 1162342 |
| Charity’s principal address | Spring Lanes House Holly Spring Lane Bracknell, Berks RG12 2JL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted
Name of person (or body) entitled to
Trustee name Office (if any) if not for
appoint trustee (if any)
whole year
1 Sharon Cakebread n/a General Meeting
2 Revd Patrick Mukholi n/a General Meeting
3 Anthony Hodson Treasurer n/a General Meeting
4 Lesley Philpot Chairman n/a General Meeting
5 Ian Cadell n/a General Meeting
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6 Jonathan Hemsley Secretary n/a General Meeting
Margaret-Anne n/a General Meeting
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Hodson
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Cash in bank and deposit accounts held in this capacity
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 |
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| Anthony Edward Hodson | Firenze Lesley Philpot | |
Treasurer |
Chairman | |
| 18/10/25 | 18/10/25 |
FOSMW ACCOUNTS 2024 INCOME General income: Donations £2,072.95 External grants £3,000.00 GiftAid and GASDS £811.50 Annual subscriptions £540.00 bank interest £358.61 TOTAL General income £6,783.06 Fundraising Income Mayday Fayre £804.84 Founders Choir Concert Donation Ticket Sales £140.00 Total Founder's Choir £140.00 Music and Merriment Concert income Donations and sponsorship £580.00 Ticket sales £1,374.00 Retiring collection £185.45 Total Music and Merrimen t £2,139.45 Christmas Tree Festival Donations and sponsorship £100.00 Stall Sales £1,073.89 Total Christmas Tree Festival income (2023) £1,173.89 Total income £11,041.24 EXPENSES General expenditure: Fixed items (e.g.card-reader) Bank and card-handling Charges £82.07 Unsponsored Admin costs including Internet £125.99 TOTAL General expenditure £208.06 Fund raising expenditure Music and Merriment Concert expenses Performers fees and gifts £690.00 Church heating and lighting £207.50 Other expenses £19.25 Total Music and Merriment Concert expenses £916.75 Christmas Tree Festival expenses Purchase of trees Agency event for PCC (incoming funds for PCC) -£10.00 Grants Grants to PCC £3,055.26 Direct grants to objects not through PCC £282.90 Total grants £3,338.16 Total Expenses £4,452.97 TOTAL INCOME - EXPENSES £6,588.27 BANK BALANCES Bank balance start of year £45,292.00 £25,691.09 Deposit balance start of year £45,292.00 £0.00 Total assets ast start of year £45,292.00 £25,691.09 Bank balance year end £45,657.00 £11,968.76 Deposit balance year end £45,657.00 £20,310.60 Total assets at end of year £32,279.36 Net incomings £6,588.27