Trustees Annual Report
| Period Start Date Period End Date |
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| From 01 August 2019 To 31 July2020 |
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| Reference and Administration Details | |||
| Charity Name | Fibro Flare Awareness Group |
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| Registered Charity Number | 1170884 | ||
| Charity’s Principal Address | 77 St Elphin’s Close | ||
| Warrington | |||
| WA1 2ET | |||
| Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the charity | |||
| Trustee Name | Office Held (if any) |
Dates Acted (if not whole year) |
Authority to nominate future trustees(Y/N) |
| Beth Urmston | Chair | Y | |
| Sian Phillips | Y | ||
| Julie Britten | Support Group Advisor |
Y | |
| Beverley Barnett | Admin | Y | |
| Sara-Louise Williams |
Lotteries Fundraiser |
Y |
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| Structure, governance and management | Structure, governance and management |
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| Description of the charity’s trusts | |
| Type of governing document | Constitution adopted October 2016. |
| How the charity is constituted | Consisting of Trustees |
| Trustee selection methods | From volunteers/awareness advocates – with a minimum 6 month probationary period prior to becoming a trustee. |
| Additional governance notes | |
| All trustees gave their time voluntary and received no remuneration or other benefits. |
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| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document |
To support those diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue (FM/ME/CF). To raise awareness among the general public to its debilitation and the impact it has daily and to fundraise for further bio medical research. |
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| To be proactive in contacting medical professionals, members of parliament, councillors and mayors asking for their help and support for our work. To encourage and assist members to form local support groups and get involved in awareness campaigns. |
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| Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects |
Activities have been curtailed due to Covid-19. Ongoing awareness and support offered via social media. We planned and worked bearing in mind Covid-19 guidelines and the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings. |
Additional details of objectives and activities
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To look at more ways to spread awareness and increase fundraising.
| Achievement and performance | |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year |
1st Quarter Focus was on seeking additional volunteers and possible future trustees. 2nd Quarter Discussions to seek further ideas for fundraising. 3rd Quarter Acitivity suspended due to Covid-19. 4th Quarter As 3rdquarter. |
| Fundraising Fundraising has continued only through regular individual donations alongside donations made via sites such as |
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Easyfundraising. Amazon and Facebook.
| Financial Review | |
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| Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves |
At the financial year end, we held cash assets of £3650, all of which is unrestricted funds. These funds are held to cover future core costs and to be used towards awareness events and future fundraising for bio medical research. |
| Details of any funds materially in deficit |
Not applicable. |
Other optional information
Future Plans The coming year will depend greatly on Covid-19, current trustee health issues and successfully recruiting more volunteers and trustees.
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees.
| Signature | BUrmston |
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| Full Name | Bernadette (Beth) Urmston |
| Position | Chair |
| Date | April 2020 |
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Bank Reconciliation for Yr Ending 31/07/2020
| Opening Balance as at 01/08/17 | £ 4,830.48 |
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| Plus Receipts for Year | £ 3,980.19 |
| Minus Payments for Year | £ 453.37 |
| Closing Balance as at 31/07/18 | £ 2,811.29 |
PayPal Reconciliation for Yr Ending 31/07/2020
| Opening Balance as at 01/08/17 | £765.89 |
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| Plus Receipts for Year | £153.73 |
| Minus Payments for Year | £80.09 |
| Closing Balance as 31/07/18 | £839.53 |
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Bank Reconciliation for Yr Ending 31/07/2020
| Opening Balance as at | |
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| 01/08/2019 | £ 1,284.47 |
| Plus Receipts for Year | £ 1,980.19 |
| Minus Payments for Year | £ 453.37 |
| Closing Balance as at 31/07/19 | £ 2,811.29 |
Paypal Reconciliation for Yr Ending 31/07/20
| Opening Balance as at 01/08/2019 | 765.89 |
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| Plus Receipts for Year | 153.73 |
| Minus Payments for Year | 80.09 |
| Closing Balance as | |
| 31/07/19 | 839.53 |