Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From. 1.11.23 Period start date. To 31.10.24 Period end date
Charity name: Alford Focal Point
Charity registration number: 1162899
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, music appreciation, bridge club, book club, war games, mahjong, men’s group and ladies group. The space is also used as a warm spot for the elderly and vulnerable within the community. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public |
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. |
| ~~benefit~~ |
Additional information (optional)
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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 and training of volunteers to run the library. Increased usage of the library space by community groups. Activities for children, including story times and craft groups. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| 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 loosing our annual grant there will be sufficient time to apply for other grants. The refurbishment of the library will have to be funded by our reserve fund. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £77,080.70 |
| 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 |
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| ~~t~~ ~~t~~ 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 |
Para 1.25 | By existing trustees |
| ~~trustees~~ |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Alford Focal Point |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1162899 |
| Charity’s principal address | 6 South Market Place Alford Lincs. LN13 9AF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee |
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| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Elizabeth Graham |
Chair and volunteer co- |
~~(if any)~~ | |
| ~~Ramm~~ Victoria Louise Hynes |
~~ordinator~~ Vice Chair |
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| Lucy ~~Iill~~ |
Secretary | |||
| ~~aquaneo~~ Kerry Culley |
Treasurer | |||
| Richard ~~Qtll~~ |
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| ~~uanre~~ Andy Taylor |
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| Alan Whitcomb | ||||
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 rf 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) Elizabeth Graham Ramm
Elizabeth Graham Ramm
Position (eg Chair Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 4/05/2025
Alford Focal Point - Statement of Account For the end of year to 31 October 24
Financial Year 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2024
| Income | ||
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| Grants | £5,167.00 | |
| Monies from library services | £339.60 | |
| Transfer to expense account | £122.45 | |
| Bank Interest | £282.68 | |
| Book Club | £80.00 | |
| Total Income | £5,991.73 | |
| Expenditure | ||
| Business rates | £180.64 | |
| Insurances | £1,849.91 | |
| TV licence | £171.25 | |
| other licences | £154.80 | |
| Photocopier rental | £32.65 | |
| PrinKng and staKonery | £40.27 | |
| acKviKes | £169.38 | |
| Cleaning & sundries | £392.80 | |
| professional fees | £163.42 | |
| repairs and refurb | £107.98 | |
| Total Expenditure | £3,263.10 | |
| Opening Balance c/f from previous year | £74,352.07 | |
| Plus income | £5,991.73 | |
| Minus Outgoings | £3,263.10 | |
| Closing Balance 31 Oct 2024 | £77,080.70 | |
| Bank Balance as at 31 Oct 2024 | £77,058.68 | |
| Unity Trust Current Account | £9,776.00 | |
| Unity Trust Savings Account | £67,282.68 | |
| (minus unpresented chqs 199 & 200. £107.98 | -£107.98 |
| plus cash desposit paid in 08.11.24 £130 130 £77,080.70 These fgures include the following reserves: replacement windows £20,000 replacement heaKng £10,000 Accounts to my knowledge are complete and correct; Signed: K Culley Dated: 24.11.2024 |
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