WILLIAM WILKINS TRUST
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Governing Document
The organisation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered
as a charity on 14th July 2016 and began operating on the 12th
November 2016.
Recruitment & Appointment of Trustees
When admitting new members the board of trustees takes into account
the contribution to the skills mix and balance of the board as a whole.
Trustees are recruited by word of mouth and by direct approach to
people who possess these skills and support the values and objects of
the charity.
Trustee Induction & Training
At present new trustees have an informal induction process by
meeting with one of existing trustees. This induction covers the
following:
A brief history of the organisation and its plans for development.
A summary of the legal responsibilities for trustees.
Statements of the current financial position with reference to the last
12 months and projections for the following 12 months.
Future plans and objectives.
The decision-making process.
Resources available for ongoing development in the role (The Charity
Commission web site and help line numbers and any other upcoming
training events)
Existing trustees are encouraged to attend in-service training events
for trustees. When this happens, the relevant trustee presents a
summary with any relevant action noted.
Organisational Structure
The William Wilkins Trust is supported by a Board of Trustees who are
responsible for policy decisions and encourage best practice within the
activities of the organisation.

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Decision Making
The trustees have specific responsibility for employment, policy
making and major financial decisions and commitments.
Risk Management
The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the
Charity is exposed. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have
been established to mitigate the risks faced by the charity.
Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with Health and Safety of
staff, volunteers and visitors in accordance with all of the activities we
are engaged in. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure
that they continue to meet the needs of the charity.
Related Parties
The charity has close links with Derby Vineyard Church, the trustees
and volunteer workforce are all members of the church, charity
number: 1198502.
Objectives & Activities
The Objectives of the Trust are for the benefit of the public:
To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of
Faith in the Schedule attached to the Trust Deed, in such ways and in
such parts of Derby and the surrounding area as the Trustees from
time to time may think and to fulfil such other purposes which are
exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and
are connected with the charitable work of the charity.
Charity Aims & Dlfference we seek to make
The William Wilkins Trust is committed to advancing the Christian faith
by demonstrating what it means to follow Jesus Christ through
practically serving the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of
people in our local communities, the City of Derby and surrounding
areas, specifically in line with the objectives and activities of the
organisation. Through this investment we aim to be a catalyst for
positive change within the City of Derby and surrounding areas.

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Charity objectives for the year
l. To develop partnerships and support other Christian groups as
they seek to advance the Christian faith.
2. To maintain and improve the fabric of the building.
3. To make grants in line with the charitable objects.
Strategy and activities that contribute to achieving objectives
l. To develop partnerships and support other Christian groups as
they seek to advance the Christian faith
continue to work with
Christian groups who use the 'Wilkins Centre,.
2. To maintain and improve the fabric of the building -general
maintenance and redecoration will be undertaken as required.
3. To make grants in line with the charitable objects.
a proportion
of the rental income is to be given to other charities who seek to
advance the Christian faith.
Achievements & Performance
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A strong relationship exists been the William Wilkins Trust and Derby
Vineyard. Volunteers who are part of the church have been involved in
managing the affairs of the building, including managing the lettings of
the building, decorating the building and arranging maintenance as
required. In return, only minimal charges are made when groups from
Derby Vineyard use the building.
They have continued to make good use of the building for mid-week
activities.
Following the refurbishment of the kitchen and hall, undertaken by
Derby Vineyard, the Centre was used as a 'Warm Hub, Se￿ing the
needs of the local community. Volunteers from Derby Vineyard
provided community and a simple meal for homeless and other
vulnerable people on Friday lunchtimes. This endeavor has been
warmly received by the community of Derby, including the local
council, who provided a small grant to Derby Vineyard to help with
costs.

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2. To maintain and im
rove th fabric of the buildin
Volunteers from Derby Vineyard have undertaken minor repairs,
decorating and so on. The have been no major repairs or
improvements during this period.
3. To make
in line with the charitable ob'ects.
The Trustees agreed that the Net Income/Expenditure was insufficient
to make any large grants during this period.
Financial Review
During this period the Trust received £6,475 in rental income.
Expenditure was £4,643.
Principal Funding Source
The principal income source for the William Wilkins Trust is through
the rental income from the Christian groups which hire the building.
We do not currently receive any grants or bursaries from external
bodies.
Investment Policy
Aside from retaining a prudent amount in reserves each year, all of the
charity's funds are to be allocated towards fulfilling the objectives of
the charity.

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Reserves Policy
The Trustees have agreed to save towards having 3 months, core
budget running costs in reserves. This policy is subject to a review
annually.
Trustees, Responsibilities
The Charity Commission requires accounts to be prepared for each
financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs
of the charity as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming
resources and application of resources, including income and
expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing those financial
statements, the trustees have endeavored to follow best practice and:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is
inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue on that basis.
The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records
which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial
position of the charity. The trustees are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report has been prepared in accordance with recommended
practice.
Signed on behalf of the trustees....... .........

William Wilkin5 Trust
Statement of Flnanclal Activities
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For the period l January 2024 to 31st December 2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2023
Total Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Income and
endowments from:
Donations and
Legacies
Investments
Charitable Activities
{Room Hirel
6.475
6,475
Totsl
6,475
6,475
Expenditure on:
Charitable Activities
14,643)
14.643)
14,2951
0 14,2951
Total
14,643)
14,6431
(4,295)
0 (4.295)
Net
Income/lExpendlture)
1,832
1.832
(4,295)
0 (4,295)
Total Funds Brought
Forward
11,141
11,141
15,436
15,436
Funds Carrfed Forward
12,973
12,973
11,141
0 11,141