Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2020 to 31/03/2021
Charity name: The Crossings
Charity registration number:1175115
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To relieve poverty in 'The Waterside' (an area west of Southampton Water) and the New Forest by providing support and relief to people who are homeless, who are at risk of homelessness, or otherwise vulnerable or marginalised by providing a drop in centre and supporting and encouraging homeless people to move on to appropriate accommodation |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Provide a drop-in facility staffed by trained volunteers and employed staff providing various types of support, including but not limited to: ◦ a welcoming space to talk with hot drink ◦ internet connectivity, to assist guests in electronic form filling (e.g. Universal Credit) and in accessing further statutory or voluntary support ◦engaging with and encouraging church members and other volunteers to work with some of the most vulnerable people on The Waterside and in The New Forest without discrimination, expressing Christian compassion by practical support and in building supportive relationships. working alongside and in cooperation with existing agencies, both statutory and voluntary, who are involved with adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Waterside and New Forest area, together meeting the needs of these individuals. ◦supporting and encouraging homeless people to move on to appropriate accommodation, enabling them to work with agencies to secure more permanent accommodation. ◦arranging other events and activities in support of homeless people |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm that they have operated “The Crossings” charity solely to meet the public benefit objectives listed above, complying with the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
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 beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | In 2020/21 The charity continued to operate drop-in centres at two locations. The charity gained increased experience in providing support to clients, and trained volunteers in the wide range of skills necessary to support clients, and to help them negotiate to the sometimes complex national and local government mechanisms for obtaining services. Homeless clients in particular are often have very restricted capability to access necessary services, and support in accessing and applying for services is essential. The charity also developed very strong connections with local agencies, in particular the New Forest District Council, and the charity has now become a trusted partner in supporting homeless people. The charity continued to raise funds to meet it’s objectives. In early 2020 the charity had to respond rapidly to the pandemic, resulting in temporary closure of the drop-in centres. However, clients continued to require support, and that was provided whenever possible withing government guidelines. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The drop-in centres have operating on a regular basis, (except from the restrictions applied during lockdown), and has become increasingly known and trusted. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The charity was successful in obtaining g a grant from the National Lottery Homeless Link, which was essential in enabling us to provide the widest range of services possible during a difficult period. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other | ||
| Financial Review | ||
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity had the sum of £10958 on deposit at 31/03/2021 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are only retained to support current and future activities |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £10958 at 31/03/2109 |
| 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 | - |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Grants from local and national organisations and charities Donations from individuals The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) None Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted Obtaining funding to meet objectives Continuing to recruit sufficient volunteers to support clients A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | Appointed by trustees |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | The Crossings |
|---|---|
| Other name the charityuses | FormerlyWaterside Churches Together Night Shelter |
| Registered charitynumber | 1175115 |
| Charity’s principal address | Ivydene, Main Road Dibden Southampton SO45 5TB |
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 (ifany) |
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| Edgar Ruddock | Chair | Trustees | ||
| David Norbury | Trustees | |||
| David Yapp | treasurer | Trustees | ||
| Leslie Sharpe | secretary | Trustees | ||
| Susan Forward | Trustees | |||
– 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
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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) Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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) | Edgar Chapman Ruddock | David Yapp | David Yapp | |
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| Position (eg | Chair |
Treasurer | ||
| Secretary, Chair, etc) | ||||
| Date | 18/12/2021 | 18/12/2021 |
| The Crossings Charity Name |
The Crossings Charity Name |
The Crossings Charity Name |
1175115 No (if any) |
1175115 No (if any) |
1175115 No (if any) |
CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
01/04/2020 Period start date |
To | 01/04/2021 Period end date |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 15,423 - - - - - - - 15,423 - - - 15,423 7,575 435 1,324 - - - - - - 9,334 - - - 9,334 6,089 - 4,869 10,958 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 15,423 - - - - - - - 15,423 - - - 15,423 7,575 435 1,324 - - - - - - 9,334 - - - 9,334 6,089 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
15,423 | - | |||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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SalaryCosts |
7,575 | - | |||||
| insurance / admin | 435 | - | |||||
| travel expenses /purchase | 1,324 | - | |||||
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| **Sub total ** | 9,334 | - | |||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 6,089 | - | - | 6,089 |
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| 4,869 | - | - | 4,869 | - | |||
| 10,958 | - | - | 10,958 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
20/01/2022
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Details Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - 10,958 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name David Yapp David Norbury |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| David Yapp | 18/01/2022 | ||
| David Norbury | 19/01/2022 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
20/01/2022
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