Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1st June 2022 To 31st May 2023 Charity name: Christchurch Support Kabin Charity registration number: 1178815
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | For the public beneft, the relief and assistance of people in poverty in the Christchurch area who are, for whatever reason, in need of support by supplying them with food, information and general support. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public beneft, in particular, the activities, projects or services identifed in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To provide hot meals for those in need. To provide essential equipment, clothing and other necessary items for those in need. To provide assistance and support for those who are homeless or vulnerable. To facilitate access to medical and dental assistance and assistance in accessing housing support. |
| Statement confrming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | We have achieved the objective of providing meals, clothing and equipment to those in need. Service users have been provided with tents, sleeping bags, warm clothing and other necessary items. Assistance with access to medical and dental facilities and assistance with access to housing. The service users are grateful of the service and welcome the support ofered. Provision of hot food has reduced the need for begging in order to fund food. We have also fundraised to be able to take on the lease of a property so we can provide our services in a more secure manner and to a wider range of those in our community who fall within our remit. |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s fnancial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity is in a strong position having fundraised to be able to be in a position to be able to take on a lease for a property |
|---|---|---|
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We have built reserves to allow us to progress to the next phase of our objectives which is be to have a permanent building. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in defcit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation |
| 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 | Initial appointment of trustees was made on a nomination basis. Four trustees have been appointed indefnitely and the remainder for fxed terms which will be reviewed at the AGM. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Christchurch Support Kabin |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses |
None |
| Registered charity number |
1178815 |
| Charity’s principal address |
30 Melbourne Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2HZ |
Christchurch Support Kabin Profit And Loss Account For the year ended 31 May 2023
| Income Donations Expenses Cleaning Supplies Clothing /Bedding Purchases Computer Equipment Purchase Equipment/Office Purchases Food Purchases & Packaging Heat & Light Kitchen Purchases Maintenance & Repairs Public Liability Insurance Rates Rent Software Travelling Costs Volunteer Fees/Gifts Website Net loss |
6,147 (347) (99) (76) (124) (1,293) (2,708) (158) (448) (292) (103) (7,470) (141) - (707) - |
2023 2022 £ £ 9,333 6,147 9,333 (256) (884) (32) (596) (3,310) - (585) (2,740) (292) - (2,808) (16) (127) (780) (43) (13,965) (12,468) (7,818) (3,135) (7,818) (3,135) |
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