Trustees. Annual Report for the period kPeriod start dale ot -IApiil ', Period end date 31 From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Lowestoft Thursday Club Other names charlty13 known by NIA Registered charlty number (If any) 1162491 Charlty's prlnolpal address 109 Sussex Road Lowestoft Suffolk Postcodo NR32 4HG Names of the charity tru8te8s who manage the charity Truste& namè Offl¢e Ilf any) Dato$ acted If not for whole ear Chairman Name of PgT60n lor body} entitled toa oint trustee Ifan Joseph Luke Harrison Jill Rosemary White Mary Elizabeth Edwards Sophie Kelly Cooper Rosemarie Sarah Page Secretary Tr8asurer 12 13 14 16 18 19 20 Names of the trusteès for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR Maich 2012
Names and addresses of advlsers (Optlonal Information) of advlser Name Addross Name of chief executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optional infomiationl Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descrlptlon of the charfty's trusts Constitution Type of governing document 'Just rlfved. roii%liltJlioril Flow the charity is constituted jpy IriJ%i d¥sa(.iatitin. c.oii.ipaiiyj Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods jfr.(J d>?F (Iinipd hy, ele.cthd by.: Elected by any members ofthe Charity orthe Trustees Addltional governance issues (Optional Infomiatlonl You may choose to include We have several policies in place lo protect the members ofthe Charity. additional information, where These include a safeguarding policy, equal opportunities policy and DBS relevant, about.. checks. We have this year introduced a complaints policy. We also undertake risk assessments on outings in order to highlight the risks and to make sure we keep all members in the safest environment possible. We have introduced an anti-bully policy, a non-discrimination policy and have started selling merchandise in order to raise some more funds for the charity. pollcies and procedures adopted for the induclion and training of trustees; the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties; trustees, Consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. We are looking at starting gift aid this year and have regular meetings to discuss spending and ways in which to promote Ihe club in the future with trustees risk assessing every new activity Section C Ob ectives and activities TAR March 2012
The object of the Charity is for the public benefit to assist and support adults with leaming disabilities in East Anglia by supplying an environment for Iheir developing needs which provides and prornotes their health and wellbeing through activities provided and organised by th6 Charity Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document The activities that the Glub provides varies every week. These do include live performers, trips to the local transport museum, craft and raffle nights, karaoke and discos. We as Trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charily Commission on public benefit, All activities provided by the Charity are enjoyed by all members with varying disabilities, promoting their wellbeing and providing them with a safe enjoyable environment to d&velop all their needs. Summary of the maln activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (Include withln this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commisslon on public benofit) AddltSonal detaSls of objectives and actlvltles (Optional infomiation) TAR Mar¢h 2012
We have since becoming a charity tried to spread greater awareness of the charity and within the community by allowing friends and families to come to special nights Ihat are put on for the members. An example of this would be our Big Band Night whereby tickets wére sold to friends and family in order to not only help raise money, but also to allow them to spread the word about Ihe charity. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantrnaking., policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. An objective within the charity this year has been to promote the charity more and gain new members and therefore we have spent funds on raising awareness of the charity to bring in more funding to enable more activities to take plaGe. All our volunteers are DBS checked and sign volunteer declarations. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance The main achievement this year was our Thursday Club has talent night as well as introducing a Summer and Winter Ball. This allows the members to dress up, showcase their skills and win medals and trophi6$. We have attracted more members this year and have had more enquires from both volunteers and members who would like to join Ihe charity and we hope to continue to grow the charity with the help of our Faobook page and website. Summary ofthe maln achlevemonts of tho charlty during the year TAR Marth 2012
Section E Financial review Brlef statsment of th8 charily's policy on reserves Our policy on reserves has just been reviewed and we look at the two main aspects of the charity (hall hire and entertainment). This has remained the same for the last 3 years as there has bean no increase in the monies needed for the basic running of the club. The reseNes we set aside provide financial stability and he means for the development of our principle activity. We intend to maintain our resee$ at a level of £9,000. Details of any funds matsrially rn deficit NIA Further financial revlew detalls (Optional information) You may choose to include The charities principle source of funds Is fundraising. We are one of the additional information, where charities on the local Christmas Day Swim which we volunteer at and this relevanl aboLrt'. has allowed us lo spend the funds on new crafts for the members, host a the charity's principal fish and chip night which develops the needs ofthe members and means sourGes of funds (including that we can provide entertainment to promot8 all members health aiid any fundraising)., wellbeing. how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's tr Slgnaturels Full namels) Posltlon (eg Secretary, Chair, etc} &PHie cc)CsPctL Date TAR March 2012
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