
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

**From  1[ST] June 2023   To 31[st] May 2024** 

## **Charity name: Christchurch Support Kabin** 

## **Charity registration number: 1178815** 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

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





## **Achievements and Performance** 

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|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|We have successfully delivered meals, clothing,<br>and indispensable equipment to individuals<br>facing adversity. Service users have received<br>essen;al items such as tents, sleeping bags, and<br>warm clothing.<br>Our fundraising eforts have enabled us to keep<br>the rental premises, ensuring a secure and<br>accessible base for our opera;ons. This allows<br>us to reach a broader segment of our<br>community..|





## **Financial Review** 

|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s<br>financial position at the end<br>of the period|Para 1.21|The charity is in a strong position having<br>fundraised to be able to be in a position to<br>be able to offer support to those that need<br>it.|
|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>stating why they are held|Para 1.22|We hold reserves to enable us to be able to<br>con;nue with opera;ons if fundraising declined<br>due to situa;ons out of our control.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22||
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22|N/A|
|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24|N/A|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|N/A|



## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|**Foundation**|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, 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<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|Ini;al appointment of trustees was made on a<br>nomina;on basis. Four trustees have been<br>appointed indefnitely and the remainder for<br>fxed terms which will be reviewed at the AGM.|



## **Reference and Administrative details** 

|Charity name|Christchurch Support Kabin|
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|Other name the charity uses|None|
|Registered charity number|1178815|
|Charity’s principal address|58 Bargates. Christchurch. Dorset. BH23 1OL|
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**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 

|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for**<br>**whole year**|**Name of person (or body)**<br>**entitled to appoint trustee (if**<br>**any)**|
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|Sarah Jane<br>Mccowliff|Chair|||
|Emma O’Callaghan||||
|Anthony Sylvain||06/11/2023 to present||
|Matt Haine||until 22/03/2024||
|Ian Brooks||until 22/03/2024||
|Zoe Haine||until 22/03/2024||
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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 

**Dates acted if not for whole year** 

**Trustee name** 



**Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** 

|Description of the assets<br>held in this capacity|N/A|
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|Name and objects of the<br>charity on whose behalf the<br>assets are held and how this<br>falls within the custodian<br>charity’s objects|N/A|
|Details of arrangements for<br>safe custody and<br>segregation of such assets<br>from the charity’s own assets|N/A|



## **Exemptions from disclosure** 

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details 

N/A 

## **Other optional information** 

N/A 



**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)** Mrs Emma OCallaghan 

**Position (eg** Trustee **Secretary, Chair, etc)** 

**Date** 11/12/2024 



## Christchurch Support Kabin Profit And Loss Account For the year ended 31 May 2024 

|Income<br>Donations<br>Grants<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>Volunteer Fees/Gifts<br>Net loss|5,087<br>3,806<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(392)<br>(880)<br>(22)<br>-<br>(277)<br>(112)<br>(7,029)<br>(220)<br>-|2024<br>2023<br>£<br>£<br>6,147<br>-<br>8,893<br>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>(707)<br>(8,931)<br>(13,965)<br>(38)<br>(7,818)<br>(38)<br>(7,818)|
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