## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 1st June 2024 Period start date To 31st May 2025 Period end date Charity name: Christchurch Support Kabin**
## **Charity registration number: 1178815**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|For the public benefit, 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
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|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|~~support~~
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
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|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
|Para 1.18|~~support~~
The trustees have had regard to the
guidance.|
|~~benefit~~|||
## **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|We’ve successfully delivered meals, clothing
and essential equipment to those facing
adversity. Service users have received vital
items like tents sleeping bags and warm
clothing. Our fundraising efforts have kept
the rental premises secure and accessible,
enabling us to reach a wider community.|
## **Financial Review**
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|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|The charity is in a strong position thanks to
its fundraising efforts, enabling it to provide
support to those in need.|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|We maintain reserves to allow us to
continue operations if fundraising declines
due to uncontrollable situations.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22||
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|N/A|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|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**
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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
|Para 1.25|Initially, the trustees were appointed on a
nomination basis. Four trustees have been
appointed indefinitely while the others will
serve fixed terms, which will be reviewed at
the AGM.|
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## **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 1QL|
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**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**|**Name of person (or body)**
**entitled to appoint trustee (if**
**any)**|
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|Sarah Jane
McCowliff|Chair|||
|Emma O’Callaghan||||
|Anthony Sylvain||||
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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 N/A in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **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 O’Callahan **Position (eg** Trustee **Secretary, Chair, etc)**
**Date** 20/3/2026
## Christchurch Support Kabin Profit And Loss Account For the year ended 31 May 2025
|Income
Donations
Grants
Legacy
Expenses
Cleaning Supplies
Food Purchases & Packaging
Heat & Light
Kitchen Purchases
Public Liability Insurance
Rates
Rent
Software
Telephone
Website
Net profit/(loss)|6,442
3,500
2,000
(25)
(91)
(449)
-
(296)
(112)
(6,750)
(128)
(180)
(43)|2025
2024
£
£
5,087
3,806
-
11,942
8,893
-
(392)
(880)
(22)
(277)
(112)
(7,029)
(220)
-
-
(8,074)
(8,931)
3,868
(38)
3,868
(38)|
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