Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2023 Period start date To Period end date
31 March 2024
Charity name: Friends of Lanteglos Church (FOLC)
Charity registration number: 1177951
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To raise funds for the restoration, repair and maintenance of St Julitta’s Church; to provide education and information about the building; and to provide a venue for social and musical events. |
| 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 committee has continued to arrange a series of events in the Church. These include: a programme of summer afternoon teas which attracted both locals and visitors, musical concerts and a Christmas wreath event. Fundraising efforts have concentrated on identifying sources of funding for the restoration of the historic stained glass and windows. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had full regard to the guidance on public benefit. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | FOLC has no paid staff and all administrative and other work is undertaken by volunteers. Including the trustees, around 30 volunteers have been involved during the year. |
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 | Some minor maintenance work has taken place, but there has been no major restoration work during this period. The assessment of the condition of the historic stained glass, and of the windows has been completed with input from diocesan and other experts as well as the main report from Holy Well Glass. We are now working to raise the funds to enable the necessary work to be commissioned. One of the trustees has continued efforts to engage with local schools ADD MORE. Engagement with the local community remains a core activity. This is done largely through organised events during the year: monthly coffee mornings during the winter and weekly afternoon teas during the summer; regular musical concerts and a Christmas Wreath event. We have continued to fund a series of information leaflets which are available free in the Church. These are popular with visitors and are updated as necessary. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
See above |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We had two broad fundraising targets for this year. The first was to raise enough money to meet our regular annual commitments to ensure the Church building can remain open to serve the community. This was achieved. The second target was to start raising the funds necessary to commission the restoration of the stained glass windows. We did not set a specific target for the year but we are pleased with the progress we have made. |
| Not applicable. |
Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives 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 | At the end of the financial year the charity had a total of £82,000 in its accounts |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Reasons for holding zero to reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity does not currently hold reserves as all funds are required for ongoing restoration, maintenance and for the provision of leaflets and other information. In addition, because all administrative and executive services are provided by volunteers, we do not need reserves to keep the charity running. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Grants from heritage charities and trusts; donations from members and supporters; and fundraising events. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The charity has no paid staff and does not commission work unless it has the necessary funds in place. The principal risk is the possibility of having insufficient volunteers and donors. We have undertaken a risk assessment for events we hold in the building and we maintain up to date insurance. |
| 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 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by the Board of Trustees |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | All trustees are provided with a copy of the constitution, the most recent annual report and accounts, and information from the Charity Commission on the responsibilities of a trustee. |
| 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 | Friends of Lanteglos Church |
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| Other name the charity uses | FOLC |
| Registered charity number | 1177951 |
| Charity’s principal address | Jenin Cottage 60B High St Topsham Exeter EX3 0DY |
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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| Jennifer Ellis | Chair | |||
| Christopher Hayne | Treasurer | |||
| Barry Hodgkiss | Membership Secretary |
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| Reverend Angela Cooper |
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| MaryPearce | ||||
| John Pearce | Project Director | |||
| Margaret Bosley | ||||
| Susan Hunt | ||||
| Angela Goodman | ||||
| David Goodman | ||||
| Richard Mawson | ||||
| Reverend Nicki Farr |
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– 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)
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
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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
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