Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.04.22 Period start date To 31.03.23 Period end date
Charity name: Llinos Foundation
Charity registration number: 1177589
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objective of Llinos Foundation is the promotion of good health amongst people living with a long term condition, their relatives and carers by: A) The provision of animal assisted occupational and psychological therapy B) Education regarding animal assisted therapy for people with long term conditions and other interested parties C) Undertaking and/or supporting research into the effects of animal assisted therapy, disseminating the useful results and informing the evidence base for animal assisted therapy. |
| 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 |
The training programme for the donkeys Pandora and Tonks has continued. The cost of living crisis continues to have had a significant impact on the progression of Llinos Foundation this year. In light of this, Llinos Foundation has invested time in building up relationships with other charities and social enterprises to explore ways to collaborate on potential projects and therefore optimise the sustainability of Llinos Foundation in the long term. Discussions are ongoing with PhD students regarding research into the design and benefits of animal assisted therapy programmes in the future. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and will ensure that this is adhered to |
issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
during all discussions with other charities and/or social enterprises.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 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 | 1) Training programme progressing well with Pandora and Tonks. Programme includes: Desensitisation of the donkeys to a range of stimuli Leading, standing and handling interaction with a range of age groups 2) Ongoing review of research literature on animal assisted therapy 3) Liaison with other charities and social enterprises to explore possible partnership/collaboration while still maintaining the primary objectives of Llinos Foundation 4) Site visits to explore potential venues for the delivery of animal assisted therapy and sustainability of interventions. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set
| 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 | For this reporting period no funds have been received and the cost of looking after the donkeys has been and will continue to be borne solely by Clare Clark (Trustee) |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Llinos Foundation is in the establishment stage and therefore not delivering any therapy at present |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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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
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| 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 | Trustees are selected by interview and appointed by the charity trustees. Charity trustees must have the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation. |
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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 | Llinos Foundation |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1177589 |
| Charity’s principal address | 245 Swansea Road, Trebanos, Pontardawe, SA8 4BY |
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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| Clare Clark | Clare Clark | |||
| Jennifer Budgell | Jennifer Budgell | |||
| Jane Harrison | Jane Harrison | |||
| Orla Lowe | Orla Lowe | |||
– 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 N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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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
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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(s) Full name(s) Clare Clark Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date 27.01.24