Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: January 2020 Period start date To: Period end date Dec 2020
Charity name: Victorious People
Charity registration number: 1169042
Company number:
Objectives and activities
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SORP
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Summary of the purposes Para 1.17 To advance in life and relieve needs of,
of the charity as set out helping young people through: (a) The
in its governing provision of Educational, Enterprise
document and leisure time activities provided in
the interest of social welfare, designed
to improve their conditions of life; (b)
Providing support and activities which
develop their skills, capacities and
capabilities to enable them to
participate in society as mature and
responsible individuals.
• To act as a resource for young people
between the ages of 13-25 living in any
part of the world and experience
poverty or deprivation. By providing
advice, coaching, assistance and
organising other activities.
• The relief of unemployment for the
benefit of the public in such ways as
may be thought fit, including
assistance to find employment.
• Advancing education.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 Provided funding for SEN young people
activities in relation to and 1.19 to attend respite during the COVID-19
those purposes for the lockdown, so they could learn in a fun,
public benefit, in relaxed and safe place whilst schools
particular, the activities, were not open.
projects or services
identified in the We also provided specific SEN toys and
accounts. equipment for those who need it in
their homes during lockdown.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Trustees confirm that they are
whether the trustees aware and regard of the guidance
have had regard to the issued by the Charity Commission on
guidance issued by the public and will give an assurance of
Charity Commission on their compliance.
public benefit
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SORP
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Policy on grant making Para 1.38 No additional information provided
Policy on social Para 1.38 None identified
investment including
program related
investment
Contribution made by Para 1.38 We had a volunteer working from home
volunteers during the pandemic. She reached out
to SEN respite services to find out
whether they were open during the
lockdown. If so, she would obtain
further information such as their
opening hours, cost, and whether there
was any specific equipment that they
needed.
Other
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main Para 1.20 The COVID-19 pandemic was a difficult
achievements of the time, and there were specific groups of
charity, identifying the people who were experiencing
difference the charity’s disastrous implications. From speaking
work has made to the to parents and observing SEN children
circumstances of its during this period, we heard and saw
beneficiaries and any the breakdown and decline in
wider benefits to society behaviour and mental health of these
as a whole. young people. For some SEN young
people it had triggered intense stress,
and led to a meltdown or shut down.
Offering respite and a safe space for
these young people, gave them the
freedom from feeling trapped and
parents the time to relax. This resulted
in them being in a better state of mind,
as well as being less stressed, anxious,
and disruptive.
Both SEN young people and
parents/carers benefited from the
support offered and the respite.
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Achievements against Para 1.41 We were able to provide funding for
objectives set respite for 4 young people; three with
autism and one with down syndrome.
At first the SEN respite services were
only open during the school holidays,
and then they opened up on the
weekends. Each young person was
granted one day in the week, and one
day on the weekend.
Special SEN equipments were brought
and provided to one of the respite
services, as well as 7 young people for
them to keep at home. The equipment
included black out tents, SEN light toys
and trampolines.
A peer support group was set up for
the parents of the SEN young people.
This enabled them to share, offer
advice, and support to each other via a
WhatsApp group during a hard time for
them.
Not only did the SEN respite offer a
safe, open and great learning
environment for the young people. But
it also allowed the parents to have a
break, which in turn improved their
relationships with their children.
Performance of Para 1.41 Due to the lockdown throughout the
fundraising activities pandemic, the charity was not able to
against objectives set conduct the usual fundraising activities
Investment performance Para 1.41 None
against objectives
Other
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Financial review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21
financial position at the Victorious People were awarded a
end of the period Lottery Fund grant of £10,000 for the
work carried out with the SEN young
people.
A bounce back loan was also taken out
to support the charity during this
extremely difficult period.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 There are no reserves
policy for holding
reserves stating why they
are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 None
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 Due to the pandemic and lockdown,
uncertainties about the there are apprehensions of the charity
charity continuing as a being able to continue into the new
going concern financial year.
We have not been able to continue
with our usual fundraising practices,
funding from the local government and
organisations have been put on hold,
and there are questions of whether the
trustees will be able to continue in
their roles as they need to focus their
time and energy in other directions
during this difficult time.
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The charity’s principal Para 1.47 No fundraising was able to take place.
sources of funds
(including any Victorious People were granted funding
fundraising) from The Lottery fund
A bounce back loan was also attained
Investment policy and Para 1.46 N/A
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the Para 1.46 The charity is currently run on the
principal risks facing the goodwill of the principle persons who
charity
set up the charity.
The activities offered are funded
through grants, fund raising activities,
and money donated.
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The principal risks and uncertainties facing the charity is that; - Funds have been put on hold by organisations and the local authorities - The resignation of either of the trustees. In the event this occurred, appointments will be made consistent with Victorious People’s Foundation Constitution. To increase the numbers of trustees; other trustees will be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.
Other
Structure, governance and management
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Memorandum
document: for example,
trust deed, memorandum
and articles of
association etc
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
for example limited
company, unincorporated
association, CIO
Trustee selection Para 1.25 The first charity trustees are as
methods including details follows:
of any constitutional Maureen Donoher
provisions e.g. election to
Lee Grant
post or name of any
person or body entitled
There are no other appointed trustees.
to appoint one or more
None of trustees receive benefit from
trustees
the CIO.
All further appointed charity trustees
will be appointed by a resolution
passed at a properly convened
meeting of the charity trustees. In
selecting individuals for these
appointments the charity trustees will
have regard to the skills, knowledge
and experience needed for the
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effective administration of the CIO.
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Policies and procedures Para 1.51
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
The charity’s Para 1.51
organisational structure
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Other
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Reference and administrative details
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Charity name Victorious People
Other name the
charity uses
Registered charity 1169042
number
Charity’s principal 24 Culverden road, Watford, WD197RG
address
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of
person (or
Office (if Dates acted if not
Trustee name body) entitled
any) for whole year
to appoint
trustee (if any)
Maureen Donoher Whole year
Lee Grant Whole year
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Nichole DonoherPhillips
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
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements 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) Type of Name Address adviser Accountant 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 company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
Signature(s) Nichole Donoher-Phillips Full name(s) Nichole Donoher-Phillips
Position (for example CEO Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 09/03/21