Green Door Families
Trustees’ annual report 2023 - 2024ion C: Note
Charity No 1177179 e accounts
Objectives and Activities
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document (Sorp reference 1.17)
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE VULNERABLE FAMILIES IN ENGLAND AND WALES WHO ARE IN NEED DUE TO AGE, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, ABUSE, SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCE OR OTHER CHARITABLE NEED, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, ADVICE, EDUCATION AND ACCOMMODATION. SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE WITHIN A CHRISTIAN ETHOS.
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)
We ran three hubs, in Bridgwater, Street and Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole where we run activities which are for the benefit of the general public. We engage with individuals, families, and social agencies to seek to meet community and family needs.
Additional information – We have Policies on...
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Complaints handling
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Conflicting interests
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Paying staff
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Risk management.
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Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
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Volunteer management.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit (Para 1.18)
In planning all our activities, we keep in mind the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit at all our trustees meetings.
Achievements and Performance
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 been rationalizing our approach to development this year. Although we have continued to build further relationships with referral agencies in Christchurch Dorset, we have curtailed our work in Bridgwater and Street. This has been because we have seen some difficulties arise in Street which were beyond our control. This is expanded below. We have also successfully handed over the running of the work in Bridgwater to St. George’s church in Wembdon.
Although this sounds somewhat disappointing, we continue to be a support to many through very difficult economic times.
Bridgwater
As we envisaged last year, St. Georges in Wemdon has taken over the work from GDF. This consists of supporting families in difficulties, with six Community Connectors and a volunteer manager. There continue to be good relationships with three schools for referrals, and with growing support from two churches for regular prayer and practical support. There are still good links continuing with other agencies such as Grace Advocacy Debt Relief and the Food Bank and contacts with Village agents. The work continued to build on other links Including the Parish Centre which was a Government Warm Space with food. We wish this work every success in the future. We see this as a successful transition.
Street
Up until October 2023 we continued to open up 4 days a week at Street Baptist Church. We have been very grateful for the partnership arrangement we have with the Church. Until October, support for the homeless was provided through the offer of a shower and a change of clothing. GDF continues to be well supported by the generosity of local businesses and individuals in donations of food and clothing. CAP has played a vital part in this work. However, since October 2023 the trustees of Street Baptist Church decided to pause the work for an internal review. This sadly has resulted in the work closing. We continue to support a number of people locally and look for further opportunities going forward.
Christchurch Dorset
In February 2022, feedback was received by Trustees that the work of MAST (Men Actively Standing Together) was excellent and was meeting the aims and objectives of the project which are; to encourage men who have struggled emotionally through relationships or difficult obstacles to overcome the challenges they face in their lives. The MAST projects in Christchurch and Bournemouth developed in 2023-4 and are continuing to be fruitful.
We are so thankful for the support of so many volunteers, without this valuable contribution of time and energy we would not be able to achieve so much.
The work of all three centres has met objectives set (Para 1.41) as they have been applied to fundraising activities against set objectives (Para 1.41).
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | |
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| SORP reference |
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| Review of the charity’s fnancialposition at the end of theperiod | Para 1.21 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 |
| Reasons for holdingzero reserves | Para 1.22 |
| Details of fund materiallyin defcit | Para 1.24 |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a goingconcern |
Para 1.23 |
| SORP reference |
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| The charity’sprincipal sources of funds(includinganyfundraising) | Para 1.47 |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policyadopted |
Para 1.46 |
| A description of theprincipal risks facingthe charity | Para 1.46 |
| Other |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Structure, Governance and Management | |
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| Description of charity’s trusts: | SORP reference |
| Type of governing document Trust deed |
Para 1.25 |
| How is the charity constituted? CIO |
Para 1.25 |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election topost |
Para 1.25 |
or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees
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Reference and Administrative details
Charity’s principal address
Trustee Office (if Dates acted if not for Name of person (or body) entitled to name any) whole year appoint trustee (if any)
Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period 6 of 8 Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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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
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature
Full name Colin Bennett
Position - Chair
Date 1 May 2025
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| Charitable activities | 137 | 1,513 | 27,227 | ||
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| Total | 13/ | 1,513 | 1,65U | zl,221 | |
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| Charitable activities | 744 | 6,673 | 7.377 | 36,699 | |
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| Total | 704 | 6.673 | 36.699 | ||
| Netincome/(expenditure) before investment | |||||
| gains/(losses) | ',--5.727,, | 9.472 | |||
| Netgains/(losses)oninvestments | |||||
| Net income/(expenditure) | ,,,5; 7', - | 5.1ti0 |
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| Transfersbetweenfunds | 500 | 500 | |||
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| Netmovementinfunds | 'i''':':'::67 | 5,60U | -,,,,,,',,,5..1'2( | 9.4t2 | |
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| Total fundsbrought forward | 146 | 9,560 | 9,706 | 19,17i3 | |
| Totalfunds carriedforuvard | t9 | 3.gUU | ,,,,1,979 | 9,706 |
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| Gashatbank andinhand (Note4) | t9 | 3,9UU | 5,V//V | 18,560 | ||
| Totalcurrent assefs | ,1J,, | J,YUU | J,Y/Y | 1U./U6 | ||
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| Endowmentfunds(Note6) | ||||||
| Restrictedincomefunds(Note6) | 9,560 | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 79 | 146 | ||||
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