Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 6th April 2024 Period start date To 5th April 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Clapham Writers
Charity registration number: 1176123
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of the arts, culture and heritage and the advancement of education in literature, writing and associated arts for thepublic benefit. |
| 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 |
Organisation and delivery of the annual Clapham Book Festival, plus associated activities e.g. design and production of the Clapham Literary Trail, a self-guided walk around Clapham based upon the homes of famous writers who have lived and worked there. Presentation of the Clapham Literary Walk. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have considered the Charities Commission guidance on public benefit in formulating the programme of events for the period. The Trustees and Management Board meet regularly to determine the programme of events and organise delivery of the Book Festival. |
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SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment Para 1.38 including program related investment
Clapham Book Festival is organised and run entirely by volunteers. Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference Clapham Book Festival 2024 took place successfully in October ’24 with three live author events on 11[th ] October and a literary Summary of the main walk. achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the Para 1.20 charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The 2024 Clapham Book Festival delivered live author events, plus a literary walk. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of theperiod |
Para 1.21 | Solvent |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | To cover minor unexpected expense and as seed corn funding for the next year's Festival. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Minimal approx oneyear's event income |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/a |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Box office receipts. |
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| 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 | Attendee numbers were still lower than desired, lower than pre-COVID. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
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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 | Appointment by trustees |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Partner and sponsor agreements confirmed each year in advance, usually c6 months ahead of the event. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Clapham Writers |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1176123 |
Charity’s principal address 105 Abbeville Road, Clapham, London SW4 9JL
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 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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| Julie Anderson | Chair | ||
| Elizabeth Buchan | Trustee | ||
| Penelope McNeile | Trustee | ||
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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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
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Description of the assets N/a
held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/a
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
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charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/a
safe custody and segregation
of such assets
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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
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) Julie Anderson Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Trustees Chair, etc)
Date 31/12/2025
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Charity Name No (if any)
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 06/04/2023 05/04/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
2,431 - - 2,431 2,828
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total 2,431 - - 2,431 -
Total receipts 2,431 - - 2,431 2,828
A3 Payments
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total [ 2,676 ] - - 2,676 2,781
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 2,676 - - 2,676 2,781
Net of receipts/(payments) - 245 - - - 245 47
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
Cash funds this year end - 245 - - - 245 47
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
31/12/2025
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - 3,486 - Agreement Error 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 Julie Anderson |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 31/12/2025 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
31/12/2025
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