Trustees� Annual Report for the period From 1[ s� ] January 2020 To 31[ s� ] Dec 2020
Charity name: Sustainable Charlbury CIO
Charity registration number: 1177404
Objecti�es and Acti�ities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
P��� 1.17 | The objec�s of S�s�ainable Charlb�r� are �o promo�e �he ad�ancemen� of en�ironmen�al pro�ec�ion or impro�emen� for �he benefi� of �he p�blic in par�ic�lar b�� no� e�cl�si�el�� �i�hin �� miles of Charlb�r� OX� �EW� b� promo�ing �he deplo�men� of s�s�ainable energ�� promo�ing ed�ca�ion in clima�e change� red�cing energ� demand and carbon emissions and making gran�s �o s�ch organisa�ions as �he Tr�s�ees shall see fi� in order �o promo�e and enco�rage �he de�elopmen� of a s�s�ainable energ� s�s�em� |
| 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. |
P��� 1.17 ��� 1.19 |
For �he p�rposes of p�blic benefi�� �he ac�i�i�ies �nder�aken b� �he Chari�� d�ring �he �ear �s�Jan�ar� ���� �o ��s�December ���� �ere limi�ed d�e �o �he co�id pandemic� ho�e�er �e �ere able �o �nder�ake �he follo�ing� Grants ����� �as gran�ed �o The Ki�chen Garden People� This allo�ed �hem �o ins�all pol� ��nnels so �he� co�ld gro� prod�ce �ear ro�nd� �hich is �hen dis�rib��ed locall� �hro�gh a �eg bo� scheme� Website De�elopment We de�eloped o�r �ebsi�e �s�s�ainablecharlb�r��org� �hich incl�ded an online gran� applica�ion por�al� allo�ing gran� applica�ions �o be s�bmi��ed allo�ing �s �o adminis�er and �rack progress� |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
P��� 1.18 | The �r�s�ees ha�e had regard �o �he g�idance iss�ed b� �he Chari�� Commission on p�blic benefi�� |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP ��������� | ||
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| Policy on grant making | P��� 1.38 | Invitations for community environmental projects are invited on an annual basis. Appropriately constituted groups may submit an application for funding assistance on projects that fall within the following activities or similar in intent: � Co-operation � Education � Energy � Health � State of Infrastructure � Transport � Biodiversity |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
P��� 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
P��� 1.38 | |
| Other | ||
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Achie�ements 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. |
P��� 1.20 | � Award grant to Kitchen Garden People for sustainable produce project � Deliver our website including an online grant application process. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
P��� 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
P��� 1.41 | Sustainable Charlbury received grant funding of �30,000 in the year from Southill Solar, a local Community Investment Company, with the goal for distribution to local projects in accordance with its charitable objectives. All activity in the year 2020 was reduced by the restrictions imposed for Covid-19. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
P��� 1.41 | Sustainable Charlbury has no invested funds. |
| Other | ||
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Financial Re�ie�
| Financial Re�ie� | ||
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| Review of the charity�s financial position at the end of the period |
P��� 1.21 | A small deficit of �245 on unrestricted funds and a remaining balance of �25,805 on restricted funds. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
P��� 1.22 | No policy for holding reserves. Low risk savings accounts currently attracting an interest rate of 0.01%. |
| Amount of reserves held | P��� 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
P��� 1.22 | Minimal ongoing expenses and an expectation of quick distribution of grant funding that was not possible in 2020. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
P��� 1.24 | Small deficit as a consequence of cash flow. The costs of IT expected to be covered by grant income from the local Town Council (due May 2021). |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
P��� 1.23 | There are no uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity�s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
P��� 1.47 | Southill Solar |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
P��� 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
P��� 1.46 | |
| Other | ||
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Structure, Go�ernance and Management
| Description of charity�s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
P��� 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
P��� 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (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 |
P��� 1.25 | Appointed by Trustees |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction P��� 1.51 and training of trustees The charity�s organisational structure and any wider P��� 1.51 network with which the charity works The Curiosities Company � Simon Warrick Relationship with any P��� 1.51 related parties Other
Reference and Administrati�e details
| Charity name | Sustainable Charlbury |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | SusCha |
| Registered charity number | 1177404 |
| Charity�s principal address | Sharenergy, The Pump House, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 2DP |
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Names of the charit� trustees �ho manage the charit�
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T����ee �a�e | Office (if a��) | Da�e� ac�ed if ��� f�� �h�le �ea� Na�e �f �e���� (�� b�d�) e��i�led �� a���i�� �����ee (if a��) |
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| Tim Crisp | Chair Trustee |
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| Alice Brander | Treasurer | Retired Sept 2020 | |
| Gareth Epps | Trustee | Appointed 26 October 2020 | |
| Hugh Goyder | Trustee | Appointed 26 October 2020 | |
| Sean Hosking | Treasurer | Appointed 26 October 2020 | |
| Mark Luntley | Trustee | Retired Sept 2020 | |
| Liz Reason | Trustee | ||
| Simon Warrick | Secretary | ||
| Mark Gregory | Trustee | 03 April 2020 Appointed 26 October 2020 |
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| Katherine Lucus | Trustee | ||
� Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Di�ec��� �a�e None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| T����ee �a�e | Da�e� ac�ed if ��� f�� �h�le �ea� | |
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| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
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| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity�s objects |
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| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity�s own assets |
Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of ad�isers (Optional information)
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T�pe of ad�iser Name Address |
T�pe of ad�iser Name Address |
T�pe of ad�iser Name Address |
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| Name of chief e�ecuti�e or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | |||
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E�emptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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Declaratlons Tho trusloos dlr that th•y hav• approv•d th• tru•t••s' r•port abov•. Slgned on b•half of tho ¢harW$ tru•t•O1 Slgnaturo(s) Full namo(•) -</ P06111on {•g Socr•tsry. Chalr, •t¢) 8u•t•lnabl• Ch•rlbury Tru8t•M' Annu•l Roport to 3108c 2020
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES sl•lable Charl 140. 11TI404 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forth• prbod from To 181 Jan 2020 318t 08cèmbÈi2020 Section A Receipts and payments Unr95trl¢l•d fvnds Rsstrlcted Endowment lunds funds toth•n•irut£ trth• rw••t£ totho n•£ knth• n•v•Bt£ Totsl fvnds Lasty•ar A1 R•¢•l Tran&tsrfrrth CIC 151 30,OOD Sub totsl(Gross income for 30.QOO A2 Aooet and Inve•tm•nt sal. Sub total Tot•lraGelpts 3QOOO A3P nt• Gr•i AdmM & 321 230 47Q Sub total 470 A4 As•t and InlMent purchasos. {889 tsblo) Sub total 470 447¢ 4801 Net 0rrn.pts/(Payrnents} A5 Transfer8 betweèn lunds A6 Cash lunds last yoar •nd Cash funds thls yewend 470 74 151 241)00 .74 24530 957 1.030 73 24805 1.030 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrn8trl¢¢od nds Restrlcted fi•nd Endowment fund¥ ategorit¥ Detstls CCXX R1 acoyjnts ISS} 2010912021
B1 Cash fvnds 21105 Tolal cash funds .245 25MOS Or)J(8)I Unr•tricted funds R••trt¢t•d lunds End¢>wrnent fundB to whkh DètpS1 Collt lopODn• l¢)plk)Ml) Fd to whlth Df.Id-,I CoBt lopODM lorthMI) B4 Assets retsined for th• clwrlty$ own u to whlch Jnountdy• WIn l¢JpODNI B5 Llabllltl&8 S¥n8d by 0 t*hsWof all the tnJst8aS Skn8turn l>rmt Narna Date of approv&1 '7/%. CCXX R2 axounts (SS) 2010912021
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusto•sI mombers of S bl s 7.4 ityJPfCLL c t4 Qt nKLPkJR x On accounts for the yéar endod Charity no lif any) 111140Y Set out on pagos cok*4 l acco15 I report lo Ihe trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {'Ihe Trust"1 for the year ended Responsibilitles and basis of report As the chartys Irustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wtth the requirements of the Chartties Act 2011 {ihe Ad,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions gwen by Ihe Chanty Commission under se(Aion 14515){b) of the Act. Independent examIne$ statement appl8. Delete I l rfnot 8ppIic8ble I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention in nnectn with the examination l0theTrI which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the CharrtS Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting words., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no ¢oncerns and have come across no other matters in Connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the words in the brdckets if they do not apply. Slgned: Name: qNJ fRIRH,Jori Relevant professional qualifi1110n{SI or body IER Oct 2018
(if any): Address: kl ILU- CLo£É fiLL8U Section B Disclosure Only complete il the examiner needs to highlight matenal matters of Conrn (see CC32, Independent examination of charty accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detailg of any items that th• examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018