REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1170288
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the year to 31 March 2022 for The Brett Foundation
The Brett Foundation
Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2022
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| Report of the Trustees | 3 to 4 | |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 | |
| Receipts and Payments | 6 | |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 7 | |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 10 |
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The Brett Foundation
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2022
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Charity Name The Brett Foundation
Registered Charity number 1170288
Principal address 127 Cranbrook Drive Maidenhead SL6 6RY
Trustees Sue Brett Danielle Boyd-Waters Catharine Brett Kobie Cornish Hannah Brett Appointed 5/7/21 Independent examiner Anna Chapman FCA Chapman Worth Limited Unit 3 The Old Estate Yard High Street East Hendred, Oxfordshire OX12 8JY
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The Brett Foundation is registered with the Charity Commission under registration number 1170288. The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, constituted under a Deed of Constitution dated 15 November 2016.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Additional or replacement Trustees can be appointed by the existing Trustees. Trustees are required to retire every three years, at which point they are eligible for re-election.
Risk management
The Trustees have considered the major risks faced by the charity and have put controls in place to mitigate the risks identified.
OBJECTIVES
Objectives and aims
The objectives of the charity are the relief of poverty by the provision of emergency and other accommodation, services, advice, essential goods and assistance for persons in need.
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The Brett Foundation
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2022
ACTIVITIES
In structuring the activities of the charity, the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
The main activities of the charity in relation to its objectives for public benefit are:
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Drop-in Centre We run a centre for people in and around Maidenhead who are disadvantaged to drop in for support. It is aimed at anyone who is struggling with their lives. We receive a very wide range of people, such as people who are homeless, who are depressed, who are lonely, who have learning difficulties. Depending on their needs, and on the resources available to us, we provide them company, refreshments, food, and advice.
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After-School Club
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We run an after-school club for children whose parents who work and who are in poverty so are unable to afford childcare. During the year, we received a grant from the Lottery Fund to support this initiative
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Connexions Cafe
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In February 2022, we started a cafe for anyone who needs support. We have a soft toy area to enable families with young children to be able to come along.
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Material support
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We work with local charities and the general public to provide material support to people in and around Maidenhead in urgent need. We have provided items ranging from fridges and washing machines, to beds, to school uniforms. During the year, we also started a Fuel Bank to provide fuel for families who can not afford to light or heat their homes properly.
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• Advocacy
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We speak out for people in and around Maidenhead whose interests are not being represented. We raise awareness of need, and seek support where appropriate, either individually or in groups
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COVID-19 Support
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This year saw the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the year, we provided a number of support for people who were struggling as a result. We arranged befriending support for around 150 people who were isolated or elderly and who were cut-off from society. We arranged to shop and deliver food to 5 people who were unable to leave home. We arranged to provide home computers for around 180 school children without access to computers and who, without our support, would have been unable to do home schooling.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
We have helped people with benefits claims and who were under threat of eviction. We supplied school uniforms and meals, we worked closely with the local foodbank to provide food for people helped generally.
We continue to support people who are homeless, with food, emotional and other support tailored to their individual needs. We worked with the Council to help provide families in need with white goods and other home furnishings.
During the year, we started an after-school club for parents on low income to afford care for their children whilst they work. During the year, we have worked closely with families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, helping them to access food, services and human connection where needed.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The charity's unrestricted funds held at 31 March 2022 are expendable at the discretion of the Trustees, in furtherance of the objects of the charity. At 31 March 2022, the unrestricted reserves of the charity were £85,296 (2021: £104,572), with restricted reserves of £nil (2021: £nil).
The trustees declare they have approved the trustees' report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees.
Sue Brett Chair
Date: 7 June 2022
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The Brett Foundation
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Brett Foundation
I report on the accounts of the The Brett Foundation for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages 5 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
(i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; (ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act ; and
(ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records have not been met or
(b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Anna Chapman FCA Chapman Worth Limited Unit 3 The Old Estate Yard High Street East Hendred, Oxfordshire OX12 8JY
Date: 21 August 2022
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The Brett Foundation
Receipts and Payments for the 31 March 2022
| Notes Receipts Income and endowments from: Donations and Legacies 3 Charitable activities 3 Interest Total Payments Expenditure on charitable activities 4 Charitable activities Support costs Total Net of receipts less (payments) CASH FUNDS RECONCILIATION Total brought forward Net Movement in the year Total carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted 2022 2021 Funds Funds Total Funds Total Funds £ £ £ £ 20,595 - 20,595 76,522 7,198 7,198 893 - - - - |
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| 27,793 - 27,793 77,415 |
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| 45,155 - 45,155 39,875 1,914 - 1,914 2,213 |
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| 47,069 - 47,069 42,088 |
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| (19,276) - (19,276) 35,327 |
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| 104,572 - 104,572 69,245 (19,276) - (19,276) 35,327 |
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| 85,296 - 85,296 104,572 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Brett Foundation
Statement of Assets and Liabilities At 31 March 2022
| Notes Cash funds Liabilities: Accruals 9 |
2022 2021 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ £ 85,296 - 85,296 105,472 |
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| 85,296 - 85,296 105,472 |
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| - - - 900 |
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| - - - 900 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 7 June 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
Sue Brett -Trustee
Katie Brett -Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Brett Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2022
1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102.
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounts policies adopted are those outlined below.
Recognition of income
Income is included when when the charity receives the funds.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included when the general income recognition criteria are met.
Donated goods and services
Donated goods are not measured, and donated services are not included, because the Trustees believe it is impractical to measure their fair value.
Support costs
The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs.
Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts, but is described in the trustees' annual report.
Restricted funds
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Brett Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2022
3. RECEIPTS ANALYSIS
| CHARITABLE PAYMENTS ANALYSIS INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and Legacies Restricted Funds After-School Club Unrestricted Funds General Donations Home Equipment Home Shopping Totals CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Income from After-School Club Restricted Funds Postnatal Depression Fuel Bank After-School Club Unrestricted Funds After-School Club Connexions Cafe Home Equipment Home Shopping Food Family Support Shelter Schools Support General Administration Totals |
2022 2021 £ £ - 3,823 - 3,823 15,457 66,330 - 4,989 - 1,380 15,457 72,699 15,457 76,522 7,198 893 2022 2021 £ £ - 10,390 - 890 - 3,983 |
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| - 15,263 |
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| 26,512 2,691 5,659 6,158 - 2,039 1,115 3,106 4,878 - 820 - - 9,071 3,480 2,025 1,914 2,213 |
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| 47,069 24,612 |
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| 47,069 39,875 |
4. CHARITABLE PAYMENTS ANALYSIS
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Brett Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2022
5. SUPPORT COST ANALYSIS
| SUPPORT COSTS Accounting Bank charges Credit card charges Insurance IT Print, Postage and Stationery Sundry Statutory Costs Vehicle Costs |
2022 2021 £ £ 324 1,044 151 144 - 1 363 - 968 30 12 50 - - 96 53 - 891 |
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| 1,914 2,213 |
6. TRUSTEES' AND STAFF COSTS/BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2022 (2021: £nil). During the previous year, one of the Trustee Sue Brett’s children was paid £427 (2022: £nil) for services provided working with children at the After-School club. She was paid at the same rate as everyone who who provided equivalent services at the Club.
No staff were employed during the year ended 31 March 2022 (2021: nil)
7. SUPPORT COSTS
The charity spent £1,914 (2021 £2,213) on support costs. None of the costs were allocated to charitable activities.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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