Trustees Annual Report
| Period Start Date Period End Date |
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| From 01 August 2021 To 31 July2022 |
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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 | Deputy Chair |
Y | |
| Julie Britten | Deputy Chair |
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 ofTrustees |
| 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 Most activities curtailed due to reduced volunteers and ongoing health issues. 2nd Quarter As 1stquarter. 3rd Quarter As 1stquarter. 4th Quarter As 1st quarter. |
| Fundraising Fundraising has continued only through regular individual donations alongside donations made via on-line shopping sites such as Easyfundraising and Amazon. |
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Financial Review At the financial year end, Brief statement of the charity’s policy we held cash assets of on reserves £5,025.83, 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 Not applicable. deficit
Other optional information
Future Plans
We feel we have taken the charity as far as we are able and will seek to find replacement trustees/volunteers. If unsuccessful it is our intention to close the charity at the end of the next financial year (31 July 2023).
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees.
| Signature | BUrmston |
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| Full Name | Bernadette (Beth) Urmston |
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Position Chair Date February 2023
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Bank Reconciliation for Yr Ending 31/07/2022
| Opening Balance as at | |
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| 01/08/2021 | £ 3,890.59 |
| Plus Receipts for Year | £ 280.65 |
| Minus Payments for Year | £ 584.88 |
| Closing Balance as at 31/07/19 | £ 3,586.36 |
Paypal Reconciliation for Yr Ending 31/07/20
| Opening Balance as at 01/08/2019 Plus Receipts for Year Minus Payments for Year Closing Balance as 31/07/19 |
1451.46 0.00 11.99 1439.47 |
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Total: £5,025.83