Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 2/5/23 Period start date To 1/5/24 Period end date
Charity name: Seaside Hub
Charity registration number: 1176209
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 | The object of the CIO is to further or benefit the residents of Eastbourne and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents 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 leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. |
| 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 |
Community Fridge, Community Shop, Warm Space/Social Drop-in sessions, Craft sessions, Meal kits/Cooking Lessons. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes, all three trustees have. |
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference We don’t make grants Para 1.38 Policy on grant making We don’t invest Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Our volunteers are invaluable and the
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | backbone of our services, They all work hard and diligently to make our clients feel welcomed, safe and valued |
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| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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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 | We have served over 700 people this year and helped them access food, warmth and advice about our services and services of other charities and community organisation in Eastbourne. We have improved the lives of our local community and created a safe haven for them to ask anything in confidence and receive advice or signposting as necessary making our clients happier, healthier and better off financially. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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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 the period |
Para 1.21 | We have started to struggle this year as we have not had many grants for specific activities and our rent is high and our clients have less money to spend on the donated goods that we receive. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We don’t have reserves |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We don’t have spare money |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We are looking into cheaper venues or sharing the space we have with another group; we are still applying for grants to help us continue. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations by trusts and individuals |
| 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 |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charity Commission Document |
| 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 | Any new trustees are appointed at a board meeting by a vote of eligible members |
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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 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Seaside Hub |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1176209 |
| Charity’s principal address | 125-127 Seaside Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 7NN |
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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| Susan Morris | Treasurer | |||
| Jane Dubery | Chair | |||
| Tina Fenner | ||||
– 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 None 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
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) Susan Morris
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)
Date
6/9/24