
## **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||
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|Summary of the purposes of the<br>charity as set out in its governing<br>document|Para 1.17|For the public beneft, the relief and assistance of<br>people in poverty in the Christchurch area who are,<br>for whatever reason, in need of support by<br>supplying them with food, information and general<br>support.|
|Summary of the main activities in<br>relation to those purposes for the<br>public beneft, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or services<br>identifed in the accounts.|Para 1.17 and<br>1.19|To provide hot meals for those in need. To provide<br>essential equipment, clothing and other necessary<br>items for those in need. To provide assistance and<br>support for those who are homeless or vulnerable.<br>To facilitate access to medical and dental<br>assistance and assistance in accessing housing<br>support.|
|Statement confrming whether the<br>trustees have had regard to the<br>guidance issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public beneft|Para 1.18|The trustees have had regard to the guidance.|



## **Achievements and Performance** 

||SORP reference||
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|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the diference the<br>charity’s work has made to the<br>circumstances of its benefciaries<br>and any wider benefts to society<br>as a whole.|Para 1.20|We have achieved the objective of providing meals,<br>clothing and equipment to those in need. Service<br>users have been provided with tents, sleeping<br>bags, warm clothing and other necessary items.<br>Assistance with access to medical and dental<br>facilities and assistance with access to housing.<br>The service users are grateful of the service and<br>welcome the support ofered. Provision of hot food<br>has reduced the need for begging in order to fund<br>food. We have also fundraised to be able to take<br>on the lease of a property so we can provide our<br>services in a more secure manner and to a wider<br>range of those in our community who fall<br>within our remit.|





## **Financial Review** 

|Review of the charity’s fnancial<br>position at the end of the period|Para 1.21|The charity is in a strong position having fundraised to<br>be able to be in a position to be able to take on a<br>lease for a property|
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|Statement explaining the policy<br>for holding reserves stating why<br>they are held|Para 1.22|We have built reserves to allow us to progress to the<br>next phase of our objectives which is be to have a<br>permanent building.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22||
|Reasons for holding zero reserves|Para 1.22|N/A|
|Details of fund materially<br>in defcit|Para 1.24|N/A|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a<br>going concern|Para 1.23|N/A|



## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Description of charity’s trusts:|||
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Foundation|
|How is the charity constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated association,<br>CIO)|Para 1.25|CIO|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of any<br>person or body entitled to<br>appoint one or more trustees|Para 1.25|Initial appointment of trustees was made on a<br>nomination basis. Four trustees have been appointed<br>indefnitely and the remainder for fxed terms which will<br>be reviewed at the AGM.|



## **Reference and Administrative details** 

|Charity name|Christchurch Support Kabin|
|---|---|
|Other name the charity<br>uses|None|
|Registered charity<br>number|1178815|
|Charity’s principal<br>address|30 Melbourne Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2HZ|





Christchurch Support Kabin Profit And Loss Account For the year ended 31 May 2023 

|Income<br>Donations<br>Expenses<br>Cleaning Supplies<br>Clothing /Bedding Purchases<br>Computer Equipment Purchase<br>Equipment/Office Purchases<br>Food Purchases & Packaging<br>Heat & Light<br>Kitchen Purchases<br>Maintenance & Repairs<br>Public Liability Insurance<br>Rates<br>Rent<br>Software<br>Travelling Costs<br>Volunteer Fees/Gifts<br>Website<br>Net loss|6,147<br>(347)<br>(99)<br>(76)<br>(124)<br>(1,293)<br>(2,708)<br>(158)<br>(448)<br>(292)<br>(103)<br>(7,470)<br>(141)<br>-<br>(707)<br>-|2023<br>2022<br>£<br>£<br>9,333<br>6,147<br>9,333<br>(256)<br>(884)<br>(32)<br>(596)<br>(3,310)<br>-<br>(585)<br>(2,740)<br>(292)<br>-<br>(2,808)<br>(16)<br>(127)<br>(780)<br>(43)<br>(13,965)<br>(12,468)<br>(7,818)<br>(3,135)<br>(7,818)<br>(3,135)|
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