Trustees’ Annual Report for the period from 1[st] April 2022 to 31[st] March 2023
Charity name: Activebase Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Charity registration number: 1164562
Objectives and Activities
Aims of the Charity
To advance the education and welfare of the community by associating together residents with statutory, voluntary and other organisations, particularly by providing community buildings for recreational, social and educational activities.
Summary of Main Activities by the Charity
The charity was established for the initial purpose of providing local community management for Isleworth Public Hall (IPH), South Street, Isleworth. In support of this initial purpose, the charity has undertaken organisational development work, including the development of business plans, operational policies and procedures, community research and fundraising plans.
The charity engages with stakeholders including the London Borough of Hounslow, Friends of Isleworth Public Hall (charity number 1102928), community groups and local residents to improve the facilities and usage of IPH and to achieve a shared vision for the future use and governance.
The charity has regular dialogue with the London Borough of Hounslow towards achieving community management of Isleworth Public Hall. From 1[st] November 2020, Hounslow Council took on direct management of IPH, following the end of leisure services management arrangements with Fusion Lifestyle.
Public Benefit
The trustees have been mindful of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit, we have carefully borne this in mind in all our discussions and negotiations with the London Borough of Hounslow.
Achievements and Performance
Since late 2020 Public Halls have been directly managed by a team within Hounslow Council. This has resulted in expenditure to enable the halls to operate in a Covid-safe way, to resolve some existing defects and to prepare for different expectations of hirers following the pandemic.
Activebase continues to work closely with Hounslow Council, Friends of Isleworth Public Hall (charity number 1102928) and other local groups to encourage usage of, and improvements to, IPH.
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Hounslow Council is conducting an extensive review of Council and community buildings in the borough. Activebase has been observing and contributing as opportunities allow. The emerging strategy, and perhaps proposals for specific buildings, is expected to be available early in 2024.
The trustees are undertaking a review of the role, purpose, and future of Activebase to determine the most appropriate way to achieve its goals.
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Structure, Governance and Management
Type of governing document
Constitution of Activebase CIO registered 25[th] November 2015
How is the charity constituted?
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustee selection methods
Initial trustees were recruited from local stakeholder groups and residents against a set of objective skills and experience criteria.
Reference and Administrative details
Charity Name
Activebase Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Registered charity number
1164562
Contact address
c/o 475 Twickenham Road, Isleworth, TW7 7DZ
Names of charity trustees who manage the charity
Mr Ron Bartholomew Chair
Mr Howard Simmons Dr John Tippins Mr Nick Fitzpatrick Mr Richard Eason Ms Susan Casey Mr Tony Hutchinson
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Activebase Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Charity registration number: 1164562
Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) for the period from 1[st] April 2022 to 31st March 2023
| Unrestricted Funds £ |
Restricted Income Funds £ |
Total Funds 2023 £ |
Total Funds 2022 £ |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming resources Income and endowments from: |
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| Donations and legacies | - | - | - | |
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Other | ||||
| Total | Nil | Nil | Nil | |
| Resources expended Expenditure on: |
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| Raisingfunds | ||||
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Other | ||||
| Total | Nil | Nil | Nil | |
| Net income/ (expenditure) | Nil | Nil | Nil | |
| Net movement in funds | Nil | Nil | Nil | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | (7,959) | (7,959) | (7,959) | |
| Total funds carried forward | (7,959) | (7,959) | (7,959) |
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Activebase Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Charity registration number: 1164562 Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2023
| Unrestricted funds £ |
Restricted income funds £ |
Total Funds 2023 £ |
Total Funds 2022 £ |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed assets | ||||
| Tangible Assets | ||||
| Investments | ||||
| Totalfixed assets | - | - | - | - |
| Current assets | ||||
| Debtors | ||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 1,327 | - | 1,327 | 1,327 |
| Total current assets | 1,327 | - | 1,327 | 1,327 |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within oneyear |
- | - | - | - |
| Net current assets/ (liabilities) | 1,327 | - | 1,327 | 1,327 |
| Total assets less current liabilities |
1,327 | - | 1,327 | 1,327 |
| Creditors: amounts falling due after oneyear |
9,286 | - |
9,286 | 9,286 |
| Total net assets or(liabilities) | (7,959) | - | (7,959) | (7,959) |
| Funds of the Charity | ||||
| Restricted income funds | - | - | ||
| Unrestricted funds | (7,959) | (7,959) | (7,959) | |
| Totalfunds | (7,959) | - | (7,959) | (7,959) |
Signed on behalf of all Trustees
| Ron Bartholomew | Richard Eason |
|---|---|
| Chair of Trustees | Trustee |
| 31stJanuary2024 | 31stJanuary2024 |
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Notes to the accounts
Note 1 Basis of preparation
1.1 Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:
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the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and with
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the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
Note 2 Transactions with trustees and related parties
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity.
None of the trustees have been paid any expenses for fulfilling their duties.
Trustees have paid some development costs (legal fees etc) on behalf of the charity. The balance loaned to the charity by trustees is shown as Creditors: amounts falling due after one year £9,286 (2022: £9,286).
There have been no other related party transactions in the reporting period.
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