Disabled Christians Fellowship Sidcup
Annual report for year ended 31.8.23
1. Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers
Charity name: Disabled Christians Fellowship Sidcup
Charity number: 1176829 Principal office: 15 Rowan House, Alder Road, Sidcup DA14 6PE
Trustees as at current date: Ms D Norton (Chairperson & Safety Officer)
Mr T Baker Mrs C Edge Mrs M Minto Mrs M Phillips Mrs C Ronan (Treasurer) Mr N Turner
2. Structure, governance and management
Disabled Christians Fellowship Sidcup is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (registered 25 January 2018). The charity is managed by a Board of Trustees, with roles of Chairperson, Safety Officer and Treasurer designated.
Trustee meetings are held at least three times a year, and an Annual General Meeting is held with the membership in January each year.
The Board of Trustees is authorised to appoint new trustees to fill vacancies through the resignation or death of an existing trustee.
3. Financial review
The annual accounts were presented to the trustees on 18[th] November 2023.
We have made donations to five organisations that reflect DCF’s commitment to support those in need due to disability, and one donation to an individual with particular need due to disability. We have continued to support a child through Compassion. We have been able to restart funding holidays for members and carers as the need arises. At the period end there were unrestricted funds of £104,788.85 carried forward.
4. Public benefit statement
The trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the commission in exercising their powers or duties.
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5. Objectives and activities
The objective of DCF Sidcup is to relieve the needs of people with disabilities and other special needs, their families and their carers. This is particularly by, but not exclusively, the provision of:
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Social activities, friendship and companionship
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Financial support
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Respite care and holidays
6. Achievements and performance
We have had a full programme of monthly meetings this year. This has been made possible by our vital team of helpers. The usual format of the meeting is entertainment followed by tea and cakes. Highlights include the DCF anniversary service and lunch in October, the Christmas party in December, and a fish and chip lunch in July.
Financial support has been given in line with our commitment to support those in need due to disability and our Compassion sponsorship has continued.
This report was approved by the trustees on 22[nd] November 2023 and signed on their behalf by
Diane Norton, Chairperson of Trustees
Date: 22[nd] November 2023
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Disabled Christians Fellowship Sidcup
Accounts for year ended 31.8.23
Charity number: 1176829
| Summary | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| Opening balance 1.9.22 | 120,072.33 | |
| Income toyear end 31.8.23 | 1128.67 | |
| Expenditure toyear end 31.8.23 | 16412.15 | |
| Final balance 31.8.23 | 104,788.85 |
| Income | Income | |
|---|---|---|
| Total £ | ||
| Interest | 1128.67 | |
| Income Total | 1,128.67 |
| Expenditure | Expenditure | |
|---|---|---|
| Total £ | ||
| Account fees | 61.25 | |
| Insurance | 308.79 | |
| Stationery | 266.26 | |
| Birthday/Christmas cards and gifts for members |
480.29 | |
| Entertainment/activities | 845.34 | |
| Catering costs | 1,769.12 | |
| Funding for holidays | 2,860.10 | |
| Compassion sponsorship | 386.00 | |
| Donations to organisations | 9,160.00 | |
| Donations to individuals | 275.00 | |
| Expenditure total | 16,412.15 |
Accounts prepared by Cathy Ronan and scrutinised by Roy Maxim
Accounts approved by the Trustees on 21.2.24 and signed on their behalf by:
Diane Norton, Chairperson
Signature Date 25, February 2024