Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: Period start date 01 April 2023. To. Period end date 31 March 2024
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 mainly by volunteers who work with health and social care professionals and other trusted partners and 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 and clothing, to parents and families. Donated goods such as good quality preloved, or new, Moses Baskets, baby baths, bouncy chairs, high chairs, cots, prams, 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 them, 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: •Distributing good quality preloved and new baby equipment and clothes to vulnerable families to alleviate poverty and help ensure the safety of babies and toddlers. •Promoting 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. •Protecting 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. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| 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 | Not applicable |
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 | Donations of essential equipment and clothes from members of the public to Cwtch Baby Bank have increased, again, this year. Hence, the charity has helped 815 families during the year; an increase of 26% on last year. The individuals helped were those in poverty, 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 £300. Donated items include: Moses baskets, cots, high chairs, baby baths, prams, bouncer chairs, clothes, towels, blankets, high chairs, and stair gates. Fundraising continues to be a key aspect of the charity and included a charity ball as well as other smaller events this year. Monetary donations received were used to purchase items required by families but were not in stock as well as toiletries for the mother and baby, wet wipes, nappies, and mattresses for Moses baskets and cots Referrals for donations continue to be received from health and social care professionals as well as other trusted partners and organisations supporting vulnerable families. All confirm that Cwtch Baby Bank is an extremely valuable resource, helping them to keep babies warm and safe. 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.
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
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where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| 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 for at least six months to pay the rent for the Distribution Centre and wages for the three part time members of staff. |
| 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 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Cwtch baby Bank holds an annual charity ball and volunteers host a number of smaller events throughout the year to raise money. Members of the public also donate money to the charity through funding platforms, running marathons and holding local events. The charity also received various grants throughout the year from, |
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| The National Lottery, Moondance, The Postcode Lottery |
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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 | The cost of living crisis which continues to put more families in need of assistance. |
| Other | ||
| Structure, Governance and Management | ||
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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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 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 (if any) |
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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
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year Not applicable
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable 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)
Not applicable
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details Not applicable
Other optional information
Not applicable
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Eiddwen Thomas Full name(s) Hilary Johnston ~~a~~ Position (e.g. Secretary, Trustee Chair Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 22 December 2024 ~~|~~
Charity Name No (if any) Cwtch Baby Bank 1166744 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01-Apr-23 31-Mar-24 ~~————e~~ Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Endowment Restricted funds Total funds Last year funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Donations 8,780 - - 8,780 11,010 Events 9,676 Grants 1,724 69,617 - 71,341 32,926 Misc 58 - - 58 256 Interest 667 - 667 96 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sub total (Gross income for AR) 10,563 70,284 - 80,847 53,963 ~~—__===~~ A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - Sub total - Total receipts 10,563 70,284 - 80,847 53,963 ~~=== —~~ A3 Payments Donation fees 216 - - 216 216 Goods to donate 12,065 42 - 12,107 19,774 Packaging 1,051 - - 1,051 1,106 Events 3,636 Office equipment 1,937 - - 1,937 896 Telephone and Wifi 391 - - 391 478 HMRC 1,260 - 1,260 741 Misc 394 394 344 Wages 1,896 10,674 - 12,570 10,802 Rent 13,288 - 13,288 12,183 Sub total 19,210 24,004 - 43,214 50,176 ~~===>=~~ A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total - Total payments 19,210 24,004 - 43,214 50,176 ~~ae —~~ Net of receipts/(payments) - 8,647 46,280 - 37,633 3,787 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end 14,913 24,581 - 39,494 - Cash funds this year end 6,266 70,861 - 77,127 3,787 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period ~~a ————~~ Unrestricted Restricted funds Endowment Categories Details funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ B1 Cash funds Acc 76025373 6,266 - - Acc 81229933 4,778 - Acc 76025543 66,083 - CCXX R1 accounts (SS) ~~a~~ Total cash funds 1 6,266 70,861 24/12/2024 -
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) OK OK OK Unrestricted Restricted funds Endowment funds funds Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ B2 Other monetary assets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~~===~~ Fund to which asset Current value Cost (optional) Details belongs (optional) B3 Investment assets - - - - - - - - - - ~~ee~~ Fund to which asset Current value Cost (optional) Details belongs (optional) B4 Assets retained for the - - charity’s own use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~~ase~~ Fund to which Amount due When due Details liability relates (optional) (optional) B5 Liabilities - - - - - Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of approval Eiddwen Thomas 22/12/2024 ~~as~~ CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 2 24/12/2024
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees Charity Name Cwtch Baby Bank On accounts for the year 31/03/2024 Charity no 1166744 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2024 . Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
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examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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• 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 not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this 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.
Signed: Name: Lynsey Harris Relevant professional ICAEW, ACA qualified. qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 65 Coryton Crescent, Cardiff. CF14 7EQ
Date: 18/12/2024
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (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.
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