Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From april 1, 2-23 Period start date To mar 31, 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Stepping Stone Theatre for Mental Health
Charity registration number: 1165525
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 | For the public benefit, the increased mental health wellbeing throughout England for all mental health service users, their carers, health care workers, family and friends by supplying theatre workshops and creating shows. |
| 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 |
We ran writing workshops, both on line and in person. We created a singing social group, we began a new drama group, we broadcast on line in a one hour show that highlighted all things mental health. We published 3 books of writing from our members, and we performed two shows for audiences of over 100 |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes, we have regarded guidances issued. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We continued to receive financial support from grants in our mental health community. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | n/a |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers were at the centre of what we achieved. They supported our workshop leaders by looking after logistics such as making coffee, setting up the room, reporting if anyone needed extra support. |
n/a Other
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 | The main achievements have been the products that live on. Drama and singing only last as long as when they are being performed. But we created a legacy of writing books, distributed throughout the community and available in the library. The beneficiaries have benefited by cancelling loneliness, by making friends and by having a great deal of fun. It can be very difficult to smile when you are mentally ill, but the activities of Stepping Stone actually get people laughing. We have benefited the great community by sharing our informative broadcast, Both Sides Of The Medication Cart, and by performing to large audiences our stories and triumphs. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Our achievements this year increased the mental health and well being for all those who participated, either as a performer or an audience. It is quite overwhelming |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We had two birthday fundraisers. We did not have a goal, but between them the fundraisers raised £800 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | We did not invest |
| 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 | The charity is in excellent shape. We plan our events in direct relation to how many funds we have. Being small we are able to control day to day expenses. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The reserves are held incase we do not receive enough funding to pay our workshop leaders. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £34,812 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | grants |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We do not do any investing |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The biggest risk we face is if our 2 workshop leaders become ill |
| Other | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Governing document |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | charitiy |
| 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 | We have maintained the same board. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | none |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Stepping Stone Theatre for Mental Health |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/a |
| Registered charity number | 1165525 |
| Charity’s principal address | 3 Church Lane Blyton, Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 3JZ |
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 (ifany) |
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| Jamie Lister | ||||
| Michelle Leighton | ||||
| William Rodgers | ||||
| Catherine Rodgers | ||||
| Ian Burgess | ||||
| Mark Briscoe | ||||
| John Elkington | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name n/a
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 n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a 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 adviser |
Name Address |
Name Address |
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
n/a
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) Catherine Rodgers Full name(s) Catherine Rodgers Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc)
Date January 7, 2024
Charilv Naine step in Stone Th•atrt Receipts and payments accounts Peil-d ¥'.arT Cslr No lil anv) 1165525 CC16a For Ihg perlod frt¥n Peii epd d31e 01104r2023 To 31103r2024 SÈction A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to th8 ayest Restrtctèd fund5 Ethdowment fid$ to the nearest to the nearest Total fund5 Lastyear to the rrest £ lothe Iarest£ A1 Recel Donations Grants le FoundatKTrn WLDC Lolle COO 2,550 66.183 2,620 26 667 163 Councillors. othei rants 350 Sub total(Gross incorn8 for AR) 71,781 71,426 27A53 A2 A55et and Investment sales, see tsble). Sub total Tot8lrecelpts A3Pa Pro Bnts 126 3.841 126 3,841 & advertlsin IMuranees Travel & entertainin Trustee & rneetin expenses Venue hire & catenn EquiFxnent, repairs & a$sorS Website & domain natne Bank cha es Sundrie5 Volunteerex nses WorkshDP. menlonng and sessional ¢ost$ Adminislralion costs 3,761 303 1,720 27 1,034 2,219 36 1,595 1219 1,595 1,166 80 60 596 1.165 86 67 663 260 596 1.364 38,400 38,400 9.600 59,082 310( 8.000 48. Sub total A4 Asset and Investment urchas8S see tsble Karaoke Machllle 1,283 Sub total 67 69.0 59,08 Net of91p{paymtsJ A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash lunds last year end Cash funds thls Nearend ,698 .114 24,836 34,812 CCXX Rl acwni$lSSI tW0512024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricte funds to IreSt £ 34.812 Restricted funds to nearest £ Last year Caiegorles Oetalls to nearest £ 22.114 B1 Cash funds Cash at bank Totsl cash lunds [agwEe oaianc85 fE(ZIP15 ano payments aUt{S)) OK Unrestrlcted funds to nearest £ 31812 22,114 OK Restrlcted furMI to nearest £ Error Endowmant fund$ to nearest È Details 82 Other mongtary as¥ets Shed 836 836 Cotnpvter & bloadcast equipment Buddy Benth Lap top Karaoke machine 4.011 737 4,011 737 694 1.263 1.263 Fund lo whi¢h a$8et Cost {oplitsnall Current value tlonal Details B3 Investment a$$ets Fund to whlch asset Cost loptlonall Current value tlonal Details 84 Assèts retained for the harlty's own use Fund to which IFabillty relates Amount due (optlonall When due loption811 Detalls B5 Liabllltles Sig by one or two IrusteES on behaw of all the trustees SwJnalure Print Namè Date of rov81 lan Bui Kate Hull Rodgèrs 3.5.24 3.5.24 CCXX R1 accajnls ISSI 03105r2024
Charilv Naine step in Stone Th•atrt Receipts and payments accounts Peil-d ¥'.arT Cslr No lil anv) 1165525 CC16a For Ihg perlod frt¥n Peii epd d31e 01104r2023 To 31103r2024 SÈction A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to th8 ayest Restrtctèd fund5 Ethdowment fid$ to the nearest to the nearest Total fund5 Lastyear to the rrest £ lothe Iarest£ A1 Recel Donations Grants le FoundatKTrn WLDC Lolle COO 2,550 66.183 2,620 26 667 163 Councillors. othei rants 350 Sub total(Gross incorn8 for AR) 71,781 71,426 27A53 A2 A55et and Investment sales, see tsble). Sub total Tot8lrecelpts A3Pa Pro Bnts 126 3.841 126 3,841 & advertlsin IMuranees Travel & entertainin Trustee & rneetin expenses Venue hire & catenn EquiFxnent, repairs & a$sorS Website & domain natne Bank cha es Sundrie5 Volunteerex nses WorkshDP. menlonng and sessional ¢ost$ Adminislralion costs 3,761 303 1,720 27 1,034 2,219 36 1,595 1219 1,595 1,166 80 60 596 1.165 86 67 663 260 596 1.364 38,400 38,400 9.600 59,082 310( 8.000 48. Sub total A4 Asset and Investment urchas8S see tsble Karaoke Machllle 1,283 Sub total 67 69.0 59,08 Net of91p{paymtsJ A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash lunds last year end Cash funds thls Nearend ,698 .114 24,836 34,812 CCXX Rl acwni$lSSI tW0512024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricte funds to IreSt £ 34.812 Restricted funds to nearest £ Last year Caiegorles Oetalls to nearest £ 22.114 B1 Cash funds Cash at bank Totsl cash lunds [agwEe oaianc85 fE(ZIP15 ano payments aUt{S)) OK Unrestrlcted funds to nearest £ 31812 22,114 OK Restrlcted furMI to nearest £ Error Endowmant fund$ to nearest È Details 82 Other mongtary as¥ets Shed 836 836 Cotnpvter & bloadcast equipment Buddy Benth Lap top Karaoke machine 4.011 737 4,011 737 694 1.263 1.263 Fund lo whi¢h a$8et Cost {oplitsnall Current value tlonal Details B3 Investment a$$ets Fund to whlch asset Cost loptlonall Current value tlonal Details 84 Assèts retained for the harlty's own use Fund to which IFabillty relates Amount due (optlonall When due loption811 Detalls B5 Liabllltles Sig by one or two IrusteES on behaw of all the trustees SwJnalure Print Namè Date of rov81 lan Bui Kate Hull Rodgèrs 3.5.24 3.5.24 CCXX R1 accajnls ISSI 03105r2024