
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

**From** 6[th] April 2020 **Period start date to** 5[th] April 2021 **Period end date** 

**Charity name:** The Purple Penguin Club 

**Charity registration number:** 1167387 

## **Objectives and Activities** 


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SORP reference<br>Summary of the  Para 1.17 For the public benefit we firmly<br>purposes of the charity  believe that all children and young<br>as set out in its  people who have a disability should<br>governing document have the opportunity to reach their<br>full potential and have the right to be<br>fully included in the community.<br>In order to achieve this we provide a<br>quality respite social club for children<br>aged 5-18 years of age. We utilise the<br>government’s personalisation agenda<br>such as direct payment, personal<br>budgets and care packages as well as<br>local authority commissioning.<br>Summary of the main  Para 1.17 and  During this period, we have been<br>1.19<br>activities in relation to  running respite sessions in line with<br>those purposes for the  our charity aims where we have been<br>public benefit, in  able to. Although we were forced into<br>particular, the activities,  closure for certain periods of time<br>projects or services  during this year, we worked closely<br>identified in the  with local authority commissioners<br>accounts. and public health department to keep<br>a service with restrictions operating<br>when we were permitted.<br>In addition to this our club helped to<br>signpost parents to additional support<br>at times of crisis during the Covid-19<br>lockdowns. We helped some children<br>transition into other care settings<br>where this was this was I the child’s<br>best interests.<br>Statement confirming  Para 1.18 For the public benefit we have<br>whether the trustees  continued to run sessions whenever<br>have had regard to the  we have been permitted by the local<br>guidance issued by the  public health department by following<br>Charity Commission on  the risk assessments and government<br>public benefit guidance as it was updated.    During<br>this period trustees have complied<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




with their duty to have due regard to the commissions public benefit guidance 

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SORP reference<br>Para 1.38<br>Policy on grant making<br>Para 1.38<br>Policy on social<br>investment including<br>program related<br>investment<br>We continued to support volunteers<br>Para 1.38 where we were able to during this<br>Contribution made by  period.  The Trustees continued to<br>volunteers keep up to date with all the changes<br>being made by the government<br>throughout this period to ensure the<br>sessions were run safely and were<br>compliant with restrictions.<br>Other<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Achievements and Performance** 

SORP reference This year was particularly challenging for many of the families we work with due to the restrictions imposed.  By Summary of the main operating a reduced service for part Para 1.20 achievements of the of the year and during one of the charity, identifying the lockdowns we were able to continue difference the charity’s supporting the families we work with work has made to the as best as we were able to. circumstances of its We were able to overcome significant beneficiaries and any challenges during this year including wider benefits to society loosing the use of one of our venues as a whole. (due to Covid-19), having to source PPE in order to re-open safely, train staff in the correct use of PPE rapidly and re-organise the running of the sessions.  We consider this a significant achievement as it demonstrates our ability to change and adapt as well as our resilience. 



During this time we continued to liaise with the local authority to continue to support the families and local community. 

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Due to the unprecedented events our<br>key objectives were to remain<br>Achievements against  Para 1.41 financially stable so that we would be<br>objectives set in a position to continue normal<br>operations at the earliest opportunity.<br>We were also keen to focus on staff<br>retention which we were able to do<br>fairly well through communication and<br>utilising the furlough grants.<br>Unfortunately all of our usual<br>fundraising events were unable to go<br>Performance of  ahead however we were able to<br>fundraising activities  Para 1.41 negotiate a small amount of<br>against objectives set additional funding from the local<br>authority to help us through this<br>period.<br>Investment performance  Para 1.41<br>against objectives<br>Other<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **Financial Review** 


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Review of the charity’s  Para 1.21 By being able to access the furlough<br>financial position at the  grants we have been able to remain<br>end of the period in a stable financial position during<br>this period.<br>Statement explaining  Para 1.22 Any reserves are only held to help<br>the policy for holding  ensure the financial viability of the<br>reserves stating why  charity.<br>they are held<br>Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £10,000 held in reserve to protect the<br>charity and navigate unexpected<br>expenses.<br>Reasons for holding zero  Para 1.22 N/A<br>reserves<br>Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A<br>in deficit<br>Explanation of any  Para 1.23 None<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a<br>going concern<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Local authority commissioning<br>utilising both individual care packages<br>The charity’s principal  and direct payments<br>sources of funds  Para 1.47<br>(including any<br>fundraising)<br>N/A<br>Investment policy and<br>objectives including any  Para 1.46<br>social investment policy<br>adopted<br>Ongoing concerns around Covid-19<br>and the restrictions placed on our<br>A description of the  Para 1.46 charity.<br>principal risks facing the<br>charity<br>Other<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **Structure, Governance and Management** 


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Description of charity’s<br>trusts:<br>Type of governing  Para 1.25 Constitution<br>document<br>(trust deed, royal<br>charter)<br>How is the charity  Para 1.25 Unincorporated association.<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)<br>Trustee selection  Para 1.25 Management committee elected at<br>methods including  AGM. Trustees must then go through<br>details of any  Ofsted checks, registration and DBS<br>constitutional provisions  vetting.<br>e.g. election to post or<br>name of any person or<br>body entitled to appoint<br>one or more trustees<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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All trustees undergo mandatory child<br>safeguarding training upon induction.<br>Policies and procedures  They are supported in the role the<br>adopted for the  Para 1.51 chair.<br>induction and training of<br>trustees<br>We now closely with our community<br>partners in order to signpost<br>The charity’s  members of our community to the<br>organisational structure  Para 1.51 correct organisation where we are<br>and any wider network  unable to offer support.  We also work<br>with which the charity  closely with the Local Authority<br>works Safeguarding Advisory committee to<br>help identify community needs and<br>feedback to ensure the needs of the<br>community are being met.<br>Relationship with any  Para 1.51<br>related parties<br>Other<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Reference and Administrative details** 


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Charity name The Purple Penguin Club<br>Other name the charity  N/A<br>uses<br>Registered charity  1167387<br>number<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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Charity’s principal  The Purple Penguin Club,<br>address C/O The Vibe<br>195-211 Becontree Avenue<br>Dagenham<br>RM8 2UT<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 


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Name of person (or body)<br>Dates acted if not for<br>Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee<br>whole year<br>(if any)<br>1 Brain Devlin Chair<br>2 Robert Shuffle  Secretary<br>3 George Bose Treasurer<br>4 Carron Beckwith<br>5 Jasmine Darling<br>6<br>7<br>8<br>9<br>10<br>11<br>12<br>13<br>14<br>15<br>16<br>17<br>18<br>19<br>20<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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 


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Trustee name Dates acted if not for<br>whole year<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **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 N/A for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets 

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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** 

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**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** 

## **Exemptions from disclosure** 

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## **Declarations** 

**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** 

**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** 

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**Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)** 

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Purple Penguin Club Monthly Accounts 2020 - 2021<br>Apr-2020 May-2020 June -2020<br>Brought Forward £34,593.45<br>Income £24,896.13 Income £8,267.34 Income £7,074.14<br>Outgoing £762.00 Outgoing £787.82 Outgoing £59.70<br>Net Payroll £9,688.09 Net Payroll £6,696.11 Net Payroll £6,877.79<br>Tax/NI  £603.04 Tax/NI  £142.25 Tax/NI  £196.35<br>At Bank £48,436.45 At Bank £49,077.61 At Bank £49,017.91<br>July-2020 Aug-2020 Sep-2020<br>Income £7,384.95 Income £3,139.44 Income £3,197.10<br>Outgoing £395.88 Outgoing £12.00 Outgoing £1,827.25<br>Payroll £6,976.67 Payroll £2,500.50 Payroll £2,083.68<br>Tax/NI  £333.28 Tax/NI  £596.94 Tax/NI  £494.83<br>At Bank £48,697.03 At Bank £48,727.03 At Bank £47,518.37<br>Oct-2020 Nov-2020 Dec-2020<br>Income £2,092.08 Income £5,265.27 Income £4,839.44<br>Outgoing £549.50 Outgoing £348.96 Outgoing £255.95<br>Payroll £3,976.37 Payroll £11,397.57 Payroll £4,261.08<br>Tax/NI  £339.39 Tax/NI  £1,877.18 Tax/NI  £306.86<br>At Bank £44,745.19 At Bank £36,386.75 At Bank £36,402.30<br>Jan-2021 Feb-2021 Mar-2021<br>Income £12,546.76 Income £3,637.07 Income £6,641.40<br>Outgoing £153.63 Outgoing £2,012.00 Outgoing £91.25<br>Payroll £3,756.60 Payroll £3,435.32 Payroll £4,871.24<br>Tax/NI  £270.26 Tax/NI £201.75 Tax/NI £321.66<br>At Bank £44,768.57 At Bank £42,756.57 At Bank £44,113.82<br>Apr-2021<br>For reference use:  Tax/NI per month<br>Income £0.00 April 2020 £603.04<br>Outgoing £0.00 May 2020 £142.25<br>Payroll £0.00 June 2020 £196.35<br>Tax/NI £0.00 July 2020 £333.28<br>August 2020 £596.94<br>At Bank £44,113.82 September 2020 £494.83<br>October 2020 £339.39<br>November 2020 £1,877.18<br>December 2020 £306.86<br>January 2021 £270.26<br>February 2021 £201.75<br>March 2021 £321.66<br>April 2021 £0.00<br>Total Tax/NI £5,683.79<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>



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Purple Penguin Club 2020 - 2021<br>£100,000.00<br>£80,000.00 Income<br>£60,000.00<br>Outgoing<br>£40,000.00 Net Payroll<br>£20,000.00 HMRC Payments<br>£0.00 Money at bank<br>Income Outgoing Net Payroll HMRC Money at<br>Payments bank<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




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