Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/11/22 Period start date To 31/10/23 Period end date
Charity name: Alford Focal Point
Charity registration number: 11628899
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To establish and operate a community library for Alford in conjunction with Lincolnshire County Council and their agents and Alford Town Council. To create a community resource centre to enhance the promotion of education and social welfare within the community. |
| 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 operation of the community library for at least 12 hours each week Free hire of the library area for community groups, including Alford Town Promotions, a book club, a music group, war games, bridge club , mahjong club and a warm spot for the elderly and vulnerable in the community. The first floor rooms are used by the Town Council and Alford Hub. |
| 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 read the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and have paid due regard to it in managing its activities throughout the period of this report. |
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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 | ||
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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 | Regular opening of the library in partnership with GLL, Lincolnshire County Council and Alford Town Council Recruitment of volunteers from the community to run the library More community groups using the library space Activities for children - Summer Reading Challenge, story telling and craft activities |
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Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set
| 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 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity will aim to have in reserve such amount as is required to ensure continued operation for up to 18 months. This will ensure that in the event of Lincolnshire County Council withdrawing its annual grant there will be adequate time to apply to other grant funders. New windows and new heating boiler will have to be funded by our reserve fund. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £74,352.07 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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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
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Foundation Model Constitution as filed with the Charity Commission |
| 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 | By existing trustees |
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Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction 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 | Alford Focal Point |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1162899 |
| Charity’s principal address | 6 South Market Place |
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| Alford | |
| Lincolnshire | |
| LN13 9AF | |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Elizabeth Ramm |
Chair and volunteer co ordinator |
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| Victoria Hynes | Vice Chair | |||
| Lucy Iaquaniello |
Secretary | |||
| Kathryn Walsh | Treasurer | |||
| Richard Quantrell |
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| Andrew Taylor | ||||
| Alan Whitcombe |
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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
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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) Elizabeth Graham Ramm Position (eg Chair Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 24/08/24
Alford Foc41 Polni. Statement of Account Flnancl81 Year l Nov 2022- 31 Oct 2023 Income Grants Moniès from Ilbrary setmces Total lrtcome £5,.167.00 £271.90 É5,438.97 ndlture 8usiness rates Insurances TV lince other licences Photocopier rentsl activities Cleanin8 & sundrie5 repairs and refurb Total Expendlture £320.00 £1,616.91 £158.82 £IS9.20 £28.08 £461.44 £340.56 £375.IX) £3,460.01 Opening Balance df from previou5 year Plus income Minu5 Outgolngs C11n8 Balance 310rt 2023 £7L3n. £5,438.90 -£3,460.01 £74,352.07 Bank Balance as at 31 ortober 2023 {minu5 unpresented cheques 190 & 193 £74,536.68 -£184.61 74352.07 Accounts to my knowledge are complete and correct; Signed: Dated..