2021-12-31-accounts - The Good Shepherd Centre

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] January 2021 To 31[st] December 2021

Charity name: THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Charity registration number: 1170396

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of Keighley and surrounding areas, particularly children and families from Central & garden; Eastern Europe as well as Asylum Seekers and Refugees from other regions.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for public benefit, n particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts	Para 1.17 and 1.19	ESOL classes; parent and toddler sessions; personal health promotion; drop- in and appointment sessions for advice; support and form-filling; community garden; chicken run; support to local schools through Bradford Education’s or Excellence Initiative; parenting course; clothing and furniture bank; reporting centre for race hate crime. Authorised to advise on EUSS.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	All of the activities of the charity are planned with reference to Charity Commission guidelines regarding public benefit, which is supported through the development of individual skills and understanding, and through activities to promote integration and community cohesion.

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SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Up to 30 volunteers contribute, principally in ESOL teaching, coaching and operation

Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	of clothing and furniture banks, as well as in general support of the operation of the Centre such as helping with celebrations, fund raising activities, cooking and cleaning. 1-1 sessions for care and counselling_._
Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
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		A variety of national groups (British, Polish, Slovakian, Czech, Roma, Romanian, Lithuanian, Iranian, Rwanda, Burundian) happily share English Language Classes together and have shared successful and enjoyable inter-ethnic social events. Their shared reflection and personal stories are encouraging different nationalities to discuss their problems and issues. A wide range of social, health, education and employment issues have been addressed with appropriately targeted advice provided, or with referral to appropriate agencies. Greater understanding of, and integration into the local community of Keighley is being achieved.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	We are pleased by the response of those who have benefitted from our care and the appreciation we have received from various agencies who also work hard in Keighley and the surrounding areas.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	We have accommodated celebrations and parties and had many room lettings to help with our income. We are pleased to receive some income from our associated charity shop.
By room letting Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41

Other

We have been fortunate in that we have been able to help an increasing number of people with health, domestic and mental health problems,

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The total income for the period was £96,398. Expenditure (wages, maintenance and running costs) was £119,741
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£23,343
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	The charity relies heavily on grant funding. The main grant (EUSS for over 2 years) ended in September2022. Further grant income is being actively sought plus fund- raising efforts. The uncertainties we face are the threatened massive increase in the cost of utilities and the cost of living rises. This will be a huge problem for us.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Grants from Home Office, Local Council Fund-raising efforts Room leasing
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Projected rising cost of everyone’s cost of living therefore there will be a huge increase in the number of clients desperately in need of help. Ukrainian refugees coming to the area seeking support. Funders holding back over offering new grants due to financial constraints.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:		Foundation Model Constitution
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated Organisation
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Nomination at regular meetings of the Board of Trustees
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

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	n/a
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	There are 5 board members, that include the chairman plus the independent minute taker and the Centre Manager.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	Other bodies and charities that work together for the good of the people in Keighley such as the Salvation Army, Keighley Place of Sanctuary, Keighley Healthy Living, Keighley College, Keighley Area Committee, Police, Local schools, Local Authority, Statutory Bodies.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	The Good Shepherd Centre
Other name the charity uses	None
Registered charity number	1170396
Charity’s principal address	High Lodge High Spring Gardens Lane Keighley BD20 6JX

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	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Sean Gilligan	Chairman
	Andrew Harrison	Secretary
	David Johnson	Treasurer
	Paul Booth	Trustee
	Aaron Keane	Trustee

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name NONE

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
NONE

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 for N/A 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

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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date	Sean Gilligan
	SEAN OLIVER GILLIGAN
	Trust Chairman
	13.10.22
	13.10.22

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Raport to thg trustP951 members of The Good Shepherd Centre On accounts for thé yéar ended 31st DeiE[nIr 2021 Charity no (if any) 1170396 Sel out on pages land2 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'lhe Trust.) for the year en(led 3111212020 Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trusl, you are responsible for the preparatlon basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 C'lhe Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried oui under section 145 of the 2011 Acl and in carryiTig out my examination. I have followed the applicable Di¢tiOnS given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Aci. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disdosed below.) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance wlth section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiners statement I have no COnrnS and have come across no other matters in rnnectIOn th the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Pleas& delete the words in Ihe brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Dat•: Name: Stephen Hill Rolevant professional qualification{s) or body lif any): Chartered Accountant ACA ICAEW Address.. IIHOS ital Road Riddlesden Keighley, BD20 SEP IER October 2018

Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner n88ds to highlight matters of wncern (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examir18rs). Give hero briof détalls of any items that the examinerwishas to discSos8. IER October 2018

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