Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 September 2023 To 31 August 2024
Charity name: Friends of Refilwe
Charity registration number: 1168982
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 objectives of the CIO are to raise funds to support the Refilwe Community Project (otherwise known as LIV Lanseria) in Lanseria, South Africa. The funds will be used to provide: grants, items and services to relieve and prevent poverty. |
| 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 |
A variety of small fundraisers, several at Calday Grange Grammar School. In addition to this, we continue to raise awareness of Refilwe/LIV and increase regular donations, with the hope to expand following the lifting of governmental restrictions. This period also saw a Hope Church trip, which strengthened relationships for future trips and fundraising. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | As set out in our Constitution, the CIO is aware of its responsibility to public benefit and evidence of its impact are visible in the Refilwe Community Project (LIV Lanseria), SA’s annual report. |
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| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | n/a | |
| Para 1.38 |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | n/a |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | n/a |
| Other | n/a |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | We continue to have the means set up for regular giving, and one off gifts. Money raised was split between the pre- school, foster care and outreach programmes, at the discretion of the Community Project. |
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n/a Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 n/a Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives set Para 1.41 n/a Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 n/a Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The CIO donated just under £8000 directly to the Refilwe Community Project in South Africa. The trustees were pleased with such an amount, and have reviewed ways to develop efficiency to exceed this figure in future. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held for three reasons; one, as a means to cover outgoings during fundraising events, secondly to cover our small administrative costs and thirdly, to save bank costs, money is transferred to the Refilwe Community Project periodically. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £11472.21 |
| 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 | n/a |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
n/a |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| Other | n/a |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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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 | CIO |
| 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 | The current board of trustees can respond collectively to applications, or collectively appoint new trustees where skills gaps may arise. Trustees are appointed for a minimum of two years. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | n/a |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | We are grateful to the links we have with Calday Grange Grammar School and its wider community as well as the growth in our links with Hope Church. The support they both provide is invaluable and has a significant impact on the Refilwe Community Project. |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | n/a |
| Other | n/a |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Friends of Refilwe |
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| Other name the charity uses | n/a |
| Registered charity number | 1168982 |
| Charity’s principal address | 46 GORSEFIELD AVENUE, BROMBOROUGH, WIRRAL, CH62 6BZ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Nam e of pers on (or body ) entitl ed to appo int trust ee (if any) |
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| Samantha Tebb | Chair | |||
| Katie Starkey | Secretary | |||
| Richard Evans | ||||
| Alexandra Woods | ||||
– 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 |
n/a |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
n/a |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
n/a |
Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| 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.
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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
S.Tebb
Signature(s) K.Starkey
Samantha Tebb
Full name(s) Katie Lauren Starkey
Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair
Chair, etc)
Date 01/06/25
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from I1{1015 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total fund8 Last ar to the nearest to thg near•st £ to the near•#t £ to the near••t £ to th• ngaro31 £ A1 Recalpts One off gifts Fundraising evenis Regular Givin9 Refund 700.00 2.297.55 5,634.83 180.99 700.00 2,297.55 &634.83 180.99 ota ross income or AR) 8,81327 ,813.37 $set an (see table). nves ment sa Total receipts 8.a13.37 A3 Payments Paym8nts lo LIV ICO mernbèrshlp Fundraising costs Error Gfft 7,887.55 35.00 136.61 180.99 33.28 7,887.55 3S.00 136.61 180.99 3328 Sub total 8.273.43 8,273.43 A4 Asset and Investment urchases see table Sub total zzzz Total payments 8,273.43 B,273.43 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year ond Cash funds this year end 539.94, 539.94 539.94 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 161D612025
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