Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From July 2020 Period start date To August 2021 Period end date
Charity name: Streets Ahead for Information
Charity registration number:1174369
Objectives and Activities
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Summary of the Para 1.17
purposes of the charity “(i) To promote for the benefit of the
as set out in its inhabitants of Gresham in
governing document Middlesbrough and the surrounding
area without distinction of sex, sexual
orientation, race or of political,
religious or other opinions, by
associating together the said
inhabitants and the local authorities,
voluntary and other organisations in a
common effort to advance education
and to provide facilities in the
interests of social welfare for
recreation and other leisure time
occupations with the objects of
improving the conditions of life of the
said inhabitants; and
(ii) to establish or secure the
establishment of a community centre
(hereinafter called 'the centre') and to
maintain and manage the same
whether alone or in co-operation with
any local authority or person or body)
in furtherance of these objects.”
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and We have continued to identify
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activities in relation to possible sources of funding to allow
those purposes for the us to deliver projects and activities to
public benefit, in support the community in developing
particular, the activities, into a thriving cohesive society.
projects or services The community has continued to
identified in the develop into a multi-cultural society
accounts. this has led to increasing raised
tensions. We are working through our
projects and community members to
bring the community together to
increase community cohesion and
reduce tensions through sharing
experiences and cultures.
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Statement confirming Para 1.18 As part of the charity application all
whether the trustees Trustees were circulated with the
have had regard to the appropriate documents, this has been
guidance issued by the reviewed as part of our annual review
Charity Commission on process.
public benefit
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This is not appropriate as we do not
Para 1.38 make grants available to either
Policy on grant making organisations or individuals
Para 1.38 Not applicable
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment
During the pandemic our volunteers
Para 1.38 have been invaluable, without their
Contribution made by continued support we would not be
volunteers able to deliver all of our activities and
to have the same reach into our
community.
Our volunteers provided us with a
vital channel of conversation and
information gathering between
ourselves and our community
especially around the Covid
guidelines
Other
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Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the diference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its benefciaries and any wider benefts to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | During the various levels of lock down we have continued to liaise with partners in the area to identify the main areas of concern for our clients. Our overall aims and work of our organisation have remained the same despite the level of lockdown the national lockdown. During lockdown we have ensured that whilst adhering to national guideline the ofce has remained open (for shorter hours but always contactable via phone, Facebook or email) however we did have to provide a reduced service – this was focussedon supporting all members of the neighbourhood to navigate the rules in place and the local issues that were raised. We continued with our Streetwise newsletter to include a Covid Update fyer which we circulated to every home (3500) which provided support and information We are working with clients to identify how we can bring the communities together to reduce the levels of apprehension. We have developed our conversation ad friendship groups and these activities go from strength to strength. This is still early days but the feedback from individuals has been very encouraging. Across the neighbourhood a main area of concern is the continuing mess caused by fy tipping and other environmental issues. Our work with residents involved in the Community Champions network continue to develop and help deliver community activities to pin point hot spots and to encourage through education residents who may not be aware of the ‘norm’ in waste disposal and recycling. The cultural mix of the area continues to become more complex with a large number of people from Eastern Europe choosing this area to be their home. This has raised concerns amongst the emerging and |
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established communities. We have actively sought to provide opportunities to bring people together from all sectors of the community to meet and get to know each other, thereby learning about each other’s communities and cultures
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We achieved all the objectives we set
Achievements against Para 1.41 ourselves, although these were
objectives set regularly under review
Performance of We have struggled with fundraising
fundraising activities Para 1.41 outside of grants this year due to
against objectives set lockdown etc.
Investment performance Para 1.41 Not applicable
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
end of the period
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 We are holding reserves at this
policy for holding current time which are all allocated to
reserves stating why support our project activities and
they are held staffing requirements in the next
year.
We are aware that after the Pandemic
our community is struggling more and
the need for our support is increasing,
we are starting to employ sessional
staff who are not covered by current
grants
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 We currently have funding in place to
uncertainties about the cover our activities and core costs for
charity continuing as a the next two years.
going concern
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds Para 1.47
(including any
fundraising)
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the Para 1.46
principal risks facing the
charity
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 By election of Trustees
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
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction Para 1.51
and training of trustees
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51
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 Streets Ahead for Information
Other name the charity
uses
Registered charity 1174369
number
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Charity’s principal 109 – 111 Parliament Road
address Middlesbrough
TS1 4JE
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
1 Linda Mole Chair
2 Mavis Arnold Vice Chair
3 Rennie May Treasurer
Christopher
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Cooke
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for
whole year
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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
Additional information (optional)
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) Rennie May Full name(s) Linda Mole Position (eg Chair Treasurer Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 15 December 2021
annual expenditure 2020 - 2021 restricted Unrestricted
| Income | ||
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| Furlough payments | 24523 | |
| Groundwork project | 500 | |
| National Lottery Covid Fund | 42328 | |
| Lottery Main Grants | 79209 | |
| Middlesbrough Council | 1400 | |
| North Star Housing | 5250 | |
| National Emergency Trust | 3500 | |
| Middlesbrough Council Covid Grants | 25521 | |
| Together Middlesbrough Grant | 1250 | |
| Sports England - You Got This Grant | 2500 | |
| Middlesbrough Locality | 6500 | |
| Middlesbrough Environment Grant | 250 | |
| Middlesbrough Football Foundation | 1000 | |
| Ofce Rental | 3000 | |
| 172208 | 24523 | |
| Expenditure | ||
| Salaries | 70504 | |
| rent | 5500 | |
| Building Capacity | 10100 | |
| IT Services | 254 | |
| utilities | 2012.05 | |
| communications | 2613 | |
| Maintenance | 2085 | |
| photocopying | 150 | |
| stationery | 397 | |
| refuse | 210 | |
| insurance | 356.79 | |
| Projects | 1614.9 | |
| hospitality | 421 | |
| expenses | 619 | |
| Street Wise | 27264 | |
| ECO Shop | 1506 | |
| 125606.74 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of
Charity Name
Streets Ahead For Information
On accounts for the year ended
31 August 2021
Charity 1174369 no (if any)
Set out on pages
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 23 August 2020 .
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: DPBull
Date: 30 May 2022
Name: David Paul Bull
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Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 19 Harvey Court Redcar TS10 5NE
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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