Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 January 2024 To 31 December 2024
Charity name: St David's Hall Whitehawk
Charity registration number: 1166516
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 | THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: 1. TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN WHITEHAWK AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THROUGH: (A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE; (B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE PARTICIPATE INDIVIDUALS. IN 2. TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF WHITEHAWK AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER: TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE/HALL FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE WELLBEING OF YOUNG RESIDENTS OF |
| benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
WHITEHAWK IN PARTICULAR AND THE WIDER BRIGHTON & HOVE COMMUNITY IN GENERAL. VARIOUS ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE AND GROUPS THERE HAVE INCLUDED LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITY GROUPS AND CHARITIES. |
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| 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 HAD REGARD TO THE GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE CHARITY COMMISSION ON PUBLIC BENEFIT. |
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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
| 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. |
SORP reference Para 1.2 |
During 2024 our one-off bookings have grown exponentially. More repeat bookings have meant increased revenue (and costs) and more engagement from the local community as well as sustainable income. Our repeat hirers continue to include Wellsbourne Therapy Community Project and Release for Women, as well as Whitehawk Bike Workshop, Ebenezer Reformed Baptist Church and Brighton and Hove Natural Health Foundation. For the past few years we have been in conversations with Green Pastures and Brighton and Hove Council about the possibility of redeveloping the site. This would include providing a new hall for the Community, and new flats. After submitting pre-application and gaining |
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feedback,we have been exploring partneships with other local groups and charities, including St. Cuthman’s Church in Whitehawk. Our partnership with Green Pastures has recently led to the onboarding of J49.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 | Total receipts on unrestricted funds was £30,202. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | It is the intention for the Trustees to hold approximately three months’ income in reserves. For reserves to be accessed and used by the charity, Trustees must be made aware in advance of this action. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £13,502 |
| 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 | St David’s Hall, the building, is old and in need of repair. We don’t have the funds for this. However, we are looking at the possibility of redeveloping the site with partners, Green Pastures and J49,, which we mention above in ‘Achievements and Performance’. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Constitution | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | Appointed by existing Trustees |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| 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 | St David’s Hall Whitehawk |
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Other name the charity uses |
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Registered charity number |
1166516 |
Charity’s principal address |
St David's Hall Whitehawk Road Brighton BN2 5FL |
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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| Robert Gamon | Chair | 28 June 2023 onward |
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| Chris Grobler | Trustee | 11 October 2023 onward |
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| Stephen Horne | Trustee | 22 February 2023 onward |
– 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
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Adviser Names Address
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
| Signatures(s) | ||
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| Full name(s) | Robert Gamon | |
| Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) |
Chair | |
| Date | 31/10/2025 |
CHARITY COMMI5510N FOR ENGLAND AND WALE5 st David's Hall Whitehawk Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from venou s" To 0ir2024 3111212024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Endowment funds Reslricted funds Total funds Last yoar to th• n•amt to th• n•ar•8t£ to th• n•ar•*t£ to th• n••rn•t £ to th• n••r••t £ A1 Recel ts Other tradin Donations Inv851men15 HMRC Refund £25,530.00 £500 00 £32.00 £4,140.00 25,5XI 500 32 4,140 8,128 10.000 49 30,202 30,202 18,178 Sub total{Gross income forAR) A2 Asset and Invèstmènt sales, see tsblo Sub total 30.202 30,202 18,178 A3 Pa mentg Expenditure 31.749 31,749 15.159 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 1013112025
Sub total 31,749 31,749 26.S29 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) Sub total Total payments 31,749 31.749 26,529 Net of recelpts/(payments) AS Tran$fers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thls year end . 1.547 1.547 8,351 1.$47 1,547 8,351 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to no•ro$t £ Categorles Delall8 to n••N•t e 81 Cash funds Cash al the bank 3.413 P8¢ty Cash Total cash funds 3.471 Unrestrl¢ted funds Restrlcted funds Endowment funds CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 1013112025
Details Virgin 30 day noti account to n¢olPSt £ to nea$t £ to nea$t £ B2 Other monetsry assets 10,032 Fund to thich assot bolong8 Current value IcPtlonall Detall$ ¢o•l loptlon•ll Fund to which ats•t belon Unwtnded Detalls Sl Oavds h811 Co•t loptbonall Current valu• loptlonall 1.000,000 84 Assets rntained for tho charity's own use CCXX R3 accounts ISSI 1013112025
Fund to *thi¢h liabilty relates AmOnt due loptionall Whèn dut loptionall Details Deposits 85 Liabilities 100 Signed by one or two Iruslees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Pnnt Name Date of approval Carisbcu4e J. Gf&l ID CCXX R4 accounts ISSI 1013112025
We do not wish to submit an external examiner’s report at this stage.
Thank you,
St. David’s Hall.
31/10/2024