Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: Period start date 01 April 2020. To. Period end date 31 March 2021 Charity name: Cwtch Baby Bank
Charity registration number: 1166744
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Cwtch Baby Bank is a registered charity run by volunteers who work with health and social care professionals and other support agencies in the South Wales area. The object of the charity is to relieve poverty or financial hardship among people with young families by providing essential equipment, clothing, toys and toiletries to parents and families. Donated goods such as Moses Baskets, baby baths, bouncy chairs, high chairs, cots, prams, clean clothes and bedding, and goods bought with monetary donations, such as nappies, mattresses and toiletries, are prepared and gifted to those with babies and toddlers from birth to 24 months who are not be able to afford through lack of means. |
| 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 main activities for public benefit include: •Distribute used and new baby equipment and clothes to vulnerable families to alleviate poverty and help ensure safety. •Promote social inclusion and wellbeing by providing opportunities to volunteer. This also allows individuals to develop new skills and use the opportunity as a potential route to employment. •Protect the environment by recycling clothes, equipment etc |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees give careful consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on Public Benefit. |
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SORP reference
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
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| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The charity relies on the contribution of volunteers to meet its objectives and activities. The charity trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration or other benefits. |
| 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 | Cwtch Baby Bank was impacted by the pandemic this year, although it continued to operate to serve those identified as in greatest need. Donations of equipment and goods from members of the public was stopped at times to adhere to government guidelines during the pandemic. Donations of essential equipment and clothes to vulnerable individuals reached 582 families during 2020/21. The individuals helped were victims of domestic abuse and human trafficking, individuals seeking asylum, and those who are homeless or in other vulnerable situations. The items are tailored to meet the needs of individuals and the most basic, if bought from new, would cost at least £250. Donated items include: Moses baskets, cots, high chairs baths, prams, bouncer chairs, clothes, towels, blankets, high chairs, and stair gates. The equipment and clothes helped to ensure the safety of babies/children. Fundraising was disrupted due to the pandemic therefore the charity relied on grants and funding from various organisations. Monetary donations from members of the public were lower this year due to the financial climate and uncertainty and so many families found themselves in financial hardship. As such, we have seen an increase in demand for goods as a result of Covid-19 because of their situations, which include, the self- employed, those on a zero-hour contracts and businesses closing with an increase in unemployment. |
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Referrals for donations continue to be received from health and social care professionals as well as other organisations supporting vulnerable families. All confirm that Cwtch Baby Bank is an extremely valuable resource. Feedback from families also reinforce the valuable work of the charity in helping to ensure babies/children are safe, and the financial demands on the families/women are reduced, which helps to relieve stress and anxiety, thus preventing mental health issues. Cwtch Baby Bank continues to recruit volunteers and the number of volunteers has continued to grow. Opportunities are open to all, including those living with a disability.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable |
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 accounts were in credit at the end of the financial year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to ensure the viability and sustainability of the charity. Examples include the rent for the Distribution Centre and to purchase items that cannot be donated such as nappies, wet wipes etc. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | The charity endeavours to keep money as reserves to cover activities for at least six months. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
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where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | At the start of the financial year, the UK was in lockdown due to Covid-19. The charity had to stop receiving clothes and essential equipment from members of the public and stop fund raising activities to adhere to Government regulations. Volunteers could not visit the Distribution Centre to help sort, pack and distribute orders. The charity also received less monetary donations from members of the public. The charity applied for grants from a range of organisations willing to fund charities affected by the Coronavirus, (e.g. Moondance, Martin Lewis Funds, Community Foundation Fund, Charities Aid Foundation) and this allowed the charity to continue supporting women and families in need throughout the pandemic. Track 2000 and The Waterloo Foundation also supported the charity by providing funds to pay the rent for the Distribution centre. A grant was also awarded by The Lottery Fund to pay for a Distribution Centre Manager to increase accessibility to the Centre. |
| 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 | Covid |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
The charity is governed according to a Constitution adopted 11 April 2016 |
| 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 | Trustees are appointed |
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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 | Cwtch Baby Bank |
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| Other name the charity uses | Not applicable |
| Registered charity number | 1166744 |
| Charity’s principal address | Unit 16a/b Moy Road Industrial Estate Moy Road Taffs Well CF15 7QR |
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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| HilaryJohnston | Chair | |||
| Susann Guppy | Secretary | |||
| Alison Greig | ||||
| Eiddwen Thomas |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
| Director name | Not applicable | |
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| Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity | ||
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
Not applicable |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the |
Not applicable |
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| Charity Name | No (if any) | ||||
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| Cwtch Baby Bank | 1166744 | ||||
| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||||
| For the period from |
01/04/2019 Period start date |
To | 31/03/2020 Period end date |
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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Donationa |
4,791 | - | - | 4,791 | 13,716 | ||||
| Misc | 794 | - | - | 794 | 644 | ||||
| Grants | 71,004 | - | 71,004 | 40,549 | |||||
| HMRC | 1,949 | - | - | 1,949 | - | ||||
| Interest | - | - | - | - | 22 | ||||
| Events | - | - | - | - | 1,075 | ||||
| CharityBall | - | - | - | - | 5,356 | ||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 7,534 | 71,004 | - | 78,539 | 61,362 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Sub total | - | - | |||||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 61,362 | |||||||||
Goods to donate |
33,371 | - | 33,371 | 16,058 | |||||
| Telephone/WiFi | - | 524 | - | 524 | 414 | ||||
| Donation fees | 216 | - | - | 216 | 216 | ||||
| Packaging | 935 | - | - | 935 | 997 | ||||
| Office/Unitgoods | 863 | - | - | 863 | 439 | ||||
| HMRC | 669 | - | - | 669 | 117 | ||||
| Wages | - | 8,665 | - | 8,665 | 1,989 | ||||
| Rent | - | 11,340 | - | 11,340 | 11,775 | ||||
| Misc | 346 | 346 | 410 | ||||||
| CharityBall | - | - | - | - | 3,033 | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 3,029 | 53,900 | - | 56,929 | 35,448 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 35,448 | |||||||||
| 4,505 | 25,915 | ||||||||
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| 3,371 | - | ||||||||
| 7,876 | 25,915 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
22/01/2022
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Cwtch Baby Bank On accounts for the year ended 3110312021 Charity no (if any) Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts ofthe above charily {"the Trusl") for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's Irustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried OLrt under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(b) of the Act. Independent tThe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examinalion by being a qualified member of linsert name of applicable listed bodyll. Delete I l if not applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination {olher than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounling records were nol kept in accordan with seclion 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is nol a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wilh the examination to which attention should be drawn in Ihis report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Slgned: 144 Date: 2210112022 Name: Lynsey Harris Relevant professional qualification(s} or body ICAEW, ACA IER Oct 2018
(if any): Address: 65 Coryton Crescènt Cardiff CF14 7EQ Seclion B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlighl material matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. Nothing to disclose. IER Oct 2018