Section C: Notes to the accounts Trustees’ annual report for the period
~~01062019~~
Period start date Charity name Wellgrove RDA
Period end date ~~31052020~~
Charity No ~~1174648~~ (if any)
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide theraphy, fun and achievement through horse riding to adults and children with disabilities. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public beneft, in particular, the activities, projects or services identifed in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Please see para 1.20: COVID restrictions |
| Statement confrming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission onpublic beneft |
Para 1.18 | I can confirm that all trustees are aware of the Charity Commissions guidance on Public Benefit and we review our services regularly to deliver our aims. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | ~~Any grants issued are reviewed on an individual~~ basis taking into account the following: Benefit to that individual/In line with the Charities aims/Financial circumstances. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Any social investment must be made to the future welfare of our users or enhancement of our programmes and or facilities to benefit our clients. |
| Contribution made by volunteers | Para 1.38 | Volunteers are the backbone of our Charity without them our group sessions would not run. They bring enthusiasm as well as support to our group and are a key contributor to our success. |
| Other |
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Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its benefciaries and any wider benefts to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Through this time we have been unable to operate due to the COVID restrictions apart from minimal operation in the later part of 2019. As many of our participants and volunteers are in a vulnerable group. Some social distancing restrictions have now started to be lifted & we will review our operating guidance regularly to ensure any possible restart is done so with a complete duty of care to our riders and volunteers. We remain in a good position to commence. |
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| Achievements against objectives set | Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
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Financial Review
| SORP reference |
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| Review of the charity’s fnancial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We remain in a healthy financial position although due to COVID our income for the year has been low. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves held for regular direct expenditure. Insurance and membership fees, renew tack, training and DBS checks. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Reserves of £3,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in defcit | Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a goingconcern |
Para 1.23 | COVID hit the riding industry hard. We still find ourselves in uncertain times until restrictions are fully lifted to be able to fully offer our services & are reliant on the stability of the riding school at which we are based. The road to restart is still uncertain. |
Additional information (optional)
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| 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 | |
| Other |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | SORP reference |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Memorandum and Articles of Association |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.gunincorporated association,CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) |
| 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 | Trustees are elected annually including the appointment of the Chairperson at our AGM. |
Additional information (optional)
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | All Trustees receive a Trustee Information Pack, Role of a Trustee and an up to date report on our charitable purposes and accounts |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charityworks |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Relationship with any related parties | Para 1.51 | Member group of RDA National |
| Other |
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Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Wellgrove RDA Other name the charity uses N/A Registered charity number 1174648 Charity’s principal address Wellgrove Farm Stables Kings Toll Road Pembury Kent TN2 4BE
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| MrsE Mead | ~~Chair~~ | |||
| Mr J Gower | Treasurer | |||
| Mrs L Douglas | ||||
Mrs CFinch |
Secretary | |||
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Reference and Administrative details (cont)
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| N/A | ||
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this N/A 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 adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
Full name(s) Elizabeth Mead
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair
Chair, etc)
Date
28/06/2021
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Wellgrove RDA Receipts and Payments Account for the year 1 June 2019 to 31 May 2020
| 2018/19 | 2019/20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accumulated Funds at Year Start (1 June) | ||
| HSBC Community Account | 8274.98 | 10973.07 |
| Cash in Hand | 601.00 | 50.00 |
| Liabilities (Uncashed Cheques) | 386.21 | 0.00 |
| ------------ | ------------- | |
| 8489.77 | 11023.07 | |
| Receipts | ||
| Donations Collected | 955.74 | 525.00 |
| RDA Lesson Payments | 5373.40 | 4222.00 |
| Wellgrove LLP (0.5 share DBS check cost for Staff) | 50.00 |
62.00 |
| Easter Fundraiser | - | 210.00 |
| Table Top Sale Fundraiser | 691.30 | - |
| Cake Sale Fundraiser | - | 96.50 |
| JustGiving Donation Receipts | - | - |
| Lotto Receipts | 52.00 | 53.50 |
| Additional Donations_(Prev. Liabilities Written Off)_ | 58.21 | - |
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| 7180.65 | 5169.00 | |
| Payments | ||
| RDA Membership Fees & Insurance* | 648.85 | 1640.00 |
| Wellgrove LLP Instructor fees/horse hire | 2474.50 | 2927.00 |
| Companies House Late Filing Penalty | 150.00 | - |
| RDA Training Assessment for Wellgrove | - |
16.80 |
| RDA SE Training for Volunteers | 40.00 | - |
| DBS (CRB) Disclosure (For LLP Staff) | 100.00 | 50.00 |
| DBS (CRB) Check RDA New Volunteers | 24.00 | 36.00 |
| Sundries for Easter Egg Hunt | 138.02 | - |
| Promotional posters and banner | - | - |
| Specialist Tack and other RDA equipment | 916.49 | - |
| Hire of Venues for Meetings/Fundraisers | 72.00 | - |
| Gift for long term RDA Volunteer | 43.49 | - |
| TWBC Lottery Licence | 40.00 | - |
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| 4647.35 | 4669.80 | |
| Net Receipts / Payments (Surplus) in Year | 2533.30 | 499.20 |
| Current Assets at Year End (31 May) | ||
| HSBC Community Account | 10973.07 | 11512.27 |
| Cash in Hand | 50.00 | 10.00 |
| Liabilities (Uncashed Cheques) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 11023.07 | 11522.27 |
*2019/20 and 2020/21 RDA fees/insurance paid within same year (2019/20)
I confirm that the above receipts and Payments Account is in accordance with the financial records of the Wellgrove RDA charity and that the closing balances were as shown on the relevant dates.
Jeremy Gower, Treasurer, Wellgrove RDA
9 June 2021