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2021-08-31-accounts

SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 The object of the CIO is to advance
in life
the charity as set out in its and help young people through:
(a) the
governing document provision
of recreational
and leisure time
activities
provided
in the interest ofsocial
welfare, designed
to improve their conditions
of life; (b) providing
support
and activities
which develop their skills, capacities and
capabilities
to enable them to participate
in
society as mature
and responsible
individuals.
Summary
of the main
activities
in relation to those
Para 1.17and
1.19
COVID-19 had a major impact on the
operation
ofthe charity through
the year.
We
purposes for the public were about to get going again
in September
benefit, in particular, the when the country began going
in to different
activities, projects or services tiers and although
the South West initially
identified in the accounts. fared better than the rest of the country, we
did not feel confident to plan too far ahead.
We entered a team ofyoung people for the
annual
Ten Tors Challenge,
although
were
uncertain
whether we would be able to train
or not. We managed
to have a couple of
training sessions
in December,
following
the
November
lockdown
but then everything
came to a halt as a result ofthe January
lockdown. The Challenge
itself was
cancelled because teams simply
had not
had the chance to undertake
the necessary
training.
As lockdown
lifted in April a moorland
walk
was organised
for existing members
but
no
further activities were organised
due to
on
oin
uncertainties.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees
have had regards to the
whether the trustees have guidance
issued
by the Charity Commission
had regard to the guidance on public benefit
issued by the Charity
Commission on ublic

SORP reference
The charity employs
no one and is
Para 1.38 completely
reliant on volunteers
to arrange
Contribution
volunteers
made by and oversee the activities. The activities we
do undertake
are made possible because of
the time given
by volunteers,
by adults and
minors.
As in the previous
period, the Ten
Tors training was led by qualified
walking
leaders, supported
by adults and young
people willing to support
by way of
transporting,
check-pointing
and training.
Any of the Charity's
individual
activities are
organised
by volunteer
members
ofthe
committee.
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
The Charity
is open to all young people
in
school year 7 and above, and there would
normally
be a wide range ofages involved
in
Summary
of
achievements
the main
ofthe charity,
Para 1.20 the activities. These young people are
benefitting
from the opportunity
to take part
identifying the difference the in activities that would
not easily be available
charity's work has made to to young people
in a remote part ofthe rural
the circumstances ofits area in which the Charity
is based.
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a The only activities the Charity was able to
whole. undertake
this year were moorland
walking
and Ten Tors training.
The young people
who have taken advantage
ofthe chance to
take part in these activities have been
exposed to new experiences
and
opportunities,
developing
self-confidence
and new skills, and taking
part in an activity
which enable them to develop and grow as
individuals.
Review of of the charity's the charity's the charity's the charity's Para 1.21 This accounting
period is from
1 September
This accounting
period is from
1 September
financial position at the end 2020 to 31 August 2021
ofthe period
Income
Total income: E0.00
SME's main sources of income were:
No income this year due to Covid-19.
The Charity
did not make a charge for
membership
this year but rolled over the
entire membership
from the previous
financial year as they had only had a half-
year's worth of membership
as a result of
the Covid pandemic.
Normally
we ask the Ten Tors trainees to
pay a contribution
to the fee for entering
the
team
in to the event. As the Ten Tors
Challenge
had been cancelled the previous
year the trainees agreed to donate
/ roll
over
their fees to pay for the 2020 team.
Expenditure
Total expenditure:
2174.99
Sources of expenditure
are two items of
equipment
to offer a means oftracking
teams when
out on Dartmoor
on Ten Tors
training
Closing bank balance as at 31/08/2021:
F3182.59
Excess income over expenditure:
-6174.99
The bank balance was in a healthy
position
at the end of the financial
period with
sufficient funds available to support
our
core
activities and to provide funds for some
e
ui ment
in the future.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 N/A
policy for holding reserves
statin wh the are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 None
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 The Charity has no long term liabilities or
reserves em
lo ees
Details offund materially in Para 1.24 None
deficit
Explanation ofany Para 1.23 None
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
The Charity has received donations
from
corporate sources
in previous
periods, which
The charity's
principal
sources offunds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47 have been carried forward to this period. Any
expenses
incurred
by running
activities are
usually
paid for by the members
on an 'at
cost' basis, with scope for subsidies
by the
Charit
ifa
ro riate.
The Charity relies upon volunteers
to run
and manage
activities,
and there is a risk
A description ofthe principal Para 1.46 that as the core volunteers
move on, they
risks facing the charity will not be replaced. The Charity needs to
consider actively how it will continue to
recruit quality volunteers
to assist with the
running
ofthe activities. There has been
some turnover
ofvolunteers
in this period,
with some stepping
down, and new
volunteers
becoming
involved.
The Charity currently
benefits from free
liability insurance
provided
by the local
school, and there is a risk that the school will
withdraw
that benefit at some point in the
future,
leading to an increase
in the Charity's
outgoings as it would be required
to pay for
alternative
insurance.

Structure,
Governance
and Man agement
Description
of charity's
trusts:
Type of governing
document
Para1.25 Articles ofAssociation
How is the charity Para 1.25 The Charity is a CIO
constituted?
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed to fill vacancies by
including
details of any
the board of trustees of the Charity
constitutional
provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees

Additional
i
nformation
The Charity has close links with the local
secondary
school, which serves as the key
The charity's
structure
and
organisational
any wider
Para 1.51 method
by which the Charity communicates
its existence and the opportunities
available
network
with
which the to young people.
charity works

Charit
name
Sea Moor Ex lore
Other name the charit
uses
Re istered charit number 1175484
Charity's
principal
address c/o The Community College, Chulmleigh, EX187AA
ofthe charity tr ustees w ho manage the charity
Trustee name Office {ifany) Dates
ear
acted ifnot for whole Name
to a
ofperson {orbody) entitled
oint trustee
ifan
Adrian Wade
Susan Fraser-
Smith
Tracey Langrill
Cor orate trustees —names ofthe directors at the date the re ort was a roved
Director name
None
Trustee name Dates acted ifnot for whole ear
NIA
Funds held as custodian Funds held as custodian Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf ofothers
Description
ofthe assets
None
held
in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe N/A
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements for N/A
safe custody and
segregation
ofsuch assets
from the charity's
own assets