Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 May 2020 Period start date To 30 Apr 20201 Period end date
Charity name: Soldiers League
Charity registration number: 1178408
Objectives and Activities
SORP reference Summary of the Para 1.17 purposes of the charity The object of the CIO is to relieve as set out in its the needs of people who have governing document served or who are serving members of the armed forces who are in need by virtue of sickness, disability or financial hardship by: (1) the provision of event tickets or hospitality facilities at events, with a view to facilitating their rehabilitation and well-being. (2) providing and assisting in the provision of recreational facilities in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with [section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005] and [section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008] Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Due to the impact of COVID the 1.19 activities in relation to charity had limited activities during those purposes for the this reporting period. public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Statement confirming Para 1.18 When planning our activities for the
whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
year, we have considered the Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
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Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment
We have seen a reduction in
Para 1.38 volunteers this year, due to the
Contribution made by effect of COVID on activities and
volunteers also prioritisation of volunteers
time over our activities.
Other
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Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the diference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its benefciaries and any wider benefts to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Due to the impact of COVID the charity had limited activities during this reporting period. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of Para 1.41 fundraising activities against objectives set Investment Para 1.41 performance against objectives Other
Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 At the end of the period the
financial position at Charity had £15926 cash in bank.
the end of the period The charity had received £4587
income , which consisted solely of
£3125.50 donations. The charities
expenditure totalled £1204, the
outlay operating costs £406 and a
£798 payment for a wingwalk
(postponed due to COVID).
Statement explaining Para 1.22 As the charities sole income is
the policy for holding from donations, a contingency is
reserves stating why maintained to ensure continued
they are held operation should donations not be
forthcoming.
Amount of reserves Para 1.22 £10,000
held
Reasons for holding Para 1.22 Not applicable
zero reserves
Details of fund Para 1.24 Not applicable
materially in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 Not applicable
uncertainties about
the charity continuing
as a going concern
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Ordinarily the charity receives
regular donations, one off
The charity’s principal Para 1.47 donations, profit from the annual
sources of funds dinner, merchandise sales,
(including any auctions and from individual
fundraising) fundraisers. However this year it
has only received donations and
one off donations.
Investment policy and
Para 1.46
objectives including
any social investment
policy adopted
A description of the Para 1.46
principal risks facing
the charity
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Trustees are nominated and
methods including then voted in at the Annual
details of any General Meeting. The AGM is
constitutional advertised for public
provisions e.g. election attendance on the website and
to post or name of any social media.
person or body
entitled to appoint one
or more trustees
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Policies and Para 1.51 procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity’s Para 1.51 organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Soldiers League
Other name the charity Nil
uses
Registered charity 1178408
number
Charity’s principal THE OLD BARN
address MORETON ROAD
CROSSWAYS
DORCHESTER
DT2 8DX
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
1 Jeremy Bethell President AGM
David Charles Chairman AGM
2
Groce MBE
3 Steve Sampher AGM
Paul AGM
4
Desborough
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Nil
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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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 Nil assets held in this capacity Name and objects of Nil the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of NA arrangements for 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 advise r Financ Joanne Marshall 19 Strawberry How, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9XZ e
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) DAVID CHARLES GROCE MBE Position (eg CHAIRPERSON Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 16 Feb 2022
Soldiers League Accounts FY 2020/21 (01 May 20- 30 Apr 21)
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Description Money Out
WingWalk £ 798.00
Public Liability Insurance £ 281.60
Website Cost £ 80.62
Paypal Transaction Cost £ 43.79
RBS Charges £ -
Money Out £ 1,204.01
Cash in Bank
Start Balance £ 10,983.82
Close Balance £ 12,635.38
Paypal
Start Balance £ 1,464.80
Close Balance £ 3,290.89
Total £15,926.27
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Incomes
| Paypal Membership Payments | £ 533.00 |
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| Paypal Donations | £ 653.00 |
| Paypal Mass Gift | £ 667.26 |
| RBS Memberships Payments | £ 2,559.00 |
| RBS Interest | £ 0.11 |
| RBS Donations | £ 174.66 |
| Money In | £4,587.03 |