Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/11/2022 To 31/10/2023
Charity name: Just Good Friends Club
Charity registration number: 1177416
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide social and leisure activities and general support to adults with learning difficulties in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire in order to encourage friendships independence, taking responsibility, learning skills and increased self advocacy |
| 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 |
Clubs operated by staff and volunteers, operate in a number local areas throughout North Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to provide social opportunities. Evening Discos once a month in Chesterfield Town Centre. Plans to expand these clubs in other areas beyond one day per week. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The guidance has been reviewed and considered and in the absence of services closed by local councils, these services are essential and additional support has been requested and, in part, provided by the respective local councils. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | We have invested solely on services to provide additional support for members and funds raised have help to support current successful projects and events. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We have a number of volunteers who have proved invaluable during staff absences and shortages, still being addressed, but have been essential in |
the running and continuity of the service we provide. New policies to streamline recruitment in both costs and timeframes, ensuring gaps are bridged where staff levels alternate. Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
The Charity has been active in trying to expand to incorporate other local areas and this expansion is ongoing, although due to some staffing issues, has stalled this year. The project in the process of development over the last 3 years following the adoption of land to include additional member services within the community, is now almost complete and due to open this year. Further future developments await funding but current targets are being met and expansion has been made possible by the community need for such projects to be developed. The additional hubs opened over the last few years have been developing but not, as yet, up to target, although they are not far off. Over the last year this has been delayed by planning and local authorities funding issues. Additionally, staff shortages have created difficulties with the likelihood of expansion to reach full potential. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | See Above |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity 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 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | |
| 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 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| 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 | Just Good Friends Club |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1177416 |
| Charity’s principal address | Unit 10 Crossroads Business Park 10 Creswell Road Clowne Derbyshire S43 3PU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Bellingham | Chair | JGFC | ||
| Julie Dixon | None | JGFC | ||
| David Goddard | None | JGFC | ||
| Amanda Bellingham |
None | Trustees | ||
– 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 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)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| 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) Lee Bellingham Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 15/10/24
Just Good Friends Club
Profit and Loss Report
01 January, 2023 - 31 December, 2023
| Sales | |
|---|---|
| 2211 - Members Reimbursing 126.81 |
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| 4001 - Whitwell Club - Subs 40.00 4002 - General Donations 70.00 4003 - Lotto 79,560.00 4004 - Bolsover Club - Subs 3,714.00 4005 - Chesterfield Club - Subs 3,534.00 4006 - Pinxton Club - Subs 3,995.00 4007 - Clowne Club - Subs 4,458.00 4011 - Tuckshop - Income 6,636.32 4012 - Vibe Nightclub - Ticket Sales 2,495.00 4014 - Fundraising - In 16,302.04 4015 - Daytime Groups -51.80 4016 - Clowne Hub In 165,814.25 4017 - Ripley Day Club - In 101,536.00 4019 - Ripley Club In 398.00 4021 - Nether Langwith Day In 13,060.00 4022 - Coal Aston Hub - In 9,136.43 4044 - Aruba - Ticket Sales 2,890.00 4900 - Other income 181.78 6119 - Worksop Subs 7,002.00 6230 - Social Hub 1-2-1 1,150.00 6310 - Grants and Funding 35,618.96 Total Sales |
|
| £457,666.79 |
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| Direct Expenses | £455,672.36 £1,994.43 |
|---|---|
| 2000 - Staff Costs 1,998.96 |
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| 5010 - Purchase Discounts -4.53 Total Direct Expenses |
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| GROSS PROFIT / LOSS | |
| Overheads | |
| 2212 - Volunteer Expenses 209.48 |
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| 4042 - Nether Langwith Day Out 9,531.71 4043 - Coal Aston Hub - Out 7,046.95 4045 - Aruba - Out 845.52 6000 - Marketing 1,313.51 6001 - Tuckshop 5,001.78 6002 - Bolsover Club - Out 854.00 6004 - Pinxton Club - Out 835.68 6005 - Club Equipment 1,134.29 6006 - Fundraising Costs 21,927.48 6007 - Facilities 4,019.17 6009 - Clowne Club - Out 1,686.24 6011 - Chesterfield Club - Out 392.68 6015 - Whitwell Station Adoption 64.45 6116 - Dronfield Club 198.00 6117 - Clowne Hub Out 10,786.60 6118 - Ripley Day Club - Out 17,876.78 6120 - Vibe - Outgoings 820.00 6121 - Worksop Out 2,273.53 6123 - Ripley Club Out 9.34 6130 - Office Other 1,666.20 7000 - Employee Wages and Salaries 299,753.52 7001 - Youth Club - Out 192.07 |
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| 7100 - Rent 9,116.00 7120 - General Rates 144.99 7200 - Electricity 1,221.60 7210 - Gas & Oil 2,055.91 7510 - Postage and Carriage 346.48 7520 - Office Stationery 189.70 7530 - Telephone 789.20 7550 - Computer & Software 67.20 7610 - Accountancy Fees 396.00 7630 - Business Insurance 923.71 7810 - Cleaning 1,271.77 8230 - Training Costs 60.00 Total Overheads |
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| £405,021.54 | |
| NET PROFIT / LOSS | £50,650.82 |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of On accounts for the year ended 1023 Charity no (if any) Set out on pages I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity Iruslees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance wtth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 1-Ih8 Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Tnjst's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my allenlion {other than that disclosed below "l in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe th81 in, any matenal respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper und standing of the accounts to be reached. ' Please d te the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 27-0 )-Jt Name: 148L Relevant professional qualificatlon{s} or body {if any): Address: &/L6y Lk£&7