2024-03-31-accounts - Made A Mark

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CHARITYCOMMISSION
FORENGLANDANDWALES

`Trustees' Annual Report forthe period`

FromApril1st2023ToMarch31st2024

`Charityname: Made a Mark`

Charityregistrationnumber:1178952

`Objectives and Activities`

				`SORPreference`	`SORPreference`
`Summary`	`of the purposes`		`of`	`Para`	`1.17`	`For the public benefit` `to` `relieve` `the mental,`
`the charity`	`as set out`	`in its`				`spiritual` `and` `physical` `distress of children`
`governing`	`document`					`and young` `people` `suffering` `from`
						`bereavement` `or loss,` `in` `particular`	`but not`
						`exclusively,` `through the provision`	`of`
						`memory boxes and supporting materials to`
						`professionalorganisations.`
`Summary`	`of the main`			`Para` `1.19`	`1.17 and`	`Our principle` `charitable` `activity` `is`
`activities`	`in` `relation` `to those`					`purchasing, packing and` `delivering`	`memory`
`purposes`	`for the public`					`boxes and supporting contents to`	`help`
`benefit,` `in particular,`		`the`				`professionalsbetter support children`
`activities,`	`projectsor`					`experiencing the death` `of a parent (or`
`services identified` `in the`						`similar` `caregiver) or sibling.`
`accounts.`
`Statement`	`confirming`			`Para`	`1.18`	`It is confirmed that all trustees on`	`the board`
`whether the trustees`		`have`				`at Made a Markare aware of their`
`had regard to the guidance`						`responsiblities,` `as laid out by the`	`Charity`
`issued by`	`the Charity`					`Commission,` `with regard public` `benefit.`
`Commissionon public`
`benefit`

`Additional information (optional)`

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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORPreference
The management and day-to-day running
Para 1.38 of the charity is carried out entirely by
Contribution made by volunteers. Made a Mark is a no salary
volunteers charity. Without the effort and commitment
of our volunteers, Made a Mark would not
be able to carry out its charitable activity.
The trustee board are grateful to all
contributorsfor their input and support.
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`Achievements and Perfomance`

				`SORP reference`	`SORP reference`
						`The charity` `continues to receive significant`
						`numbersof new applications` `for support`
`Summary of the main`				`Para`	`1.20`	`We have in place an online process by`
`achievements`		`of the charity,`				`which` `professional organisations can apply`
`identifying`	`the differencethe`					`for support. Thesesupport applicationsare`
`charity's`	`work`	`has`	`made to`			`reviewed by trustees in the context of the`
`the circumstances`			`of its`			`financial` `position` `at the pointof application`
`beneficiaries` `and any wider`						`and in` `line with our criteria.`
`benefits`	`to society asa`
`whole.`						`During this` `financial` `period, we have`
						`approved 42 new Support Applicationsfor`
						`teamsworking` `in a wide variety` `of settings`
						`including` `scute hospitals,` `hospices and`
						`primary care.There are` `in` `additional` `to`
						`those organisations previouslyapproved`
						`and that can order our resources.`
						`The charity` `has supplied 1,243 memory`
						`boxes and supporting contents to`
						`professionalsworking with bereaved`
						`children` `during the period covered by the`
						`report. Thesemermory boxes and`
						`supporting contents cost £40per unit` `to`
						`supply (on average over three age ranges).`
						`We remain a no-salary charity` `and run our`
						`operation from adonated` `space so also`
						`have no outgoings for premises.`
						`We hopethat our charitable` `activity` `is`
						`providing opportunities` `for` `children`
						`experiencing bereaved` `to have memory`
						`making` `opportunities` `and forthe supporting`
						`adults to have timely` `access to supporting`
						`materials and signposting information.`
						`We have received many kind words of`
						`feedback` `relating` `to how our work` `is`
						`benefitting` `the beneficiaries,` `both from`
						`families` `and from the professionalsusing`
						`our boxes`

`Financial Review`

`Review` `of the charity's`	`Para`	`1,21`	`INCOME: £50,936`
`financial` `position` `at the end`			`OUTGOINGS: £53,678`
`of the period`			`END BALANCE: £1,367.57`
`Statement explainingthe`	`Para`	`1.22`	`The current agreed` `reserve balance`	`is`
`policy` `for holding reserves`			`£1,000–this` `is held to enable continued`
`stating` `why they are held`			`provision` `of memory boxes to core (local)`
			`organisations`
`\|Amountof reserves held`	`Para`	`1.22`	`£1,000`

`Reasonsfor`	`holding zero`		`Para`	`1.22`	`N/A`
`reserves`
`Details of fund materially`		`in`	`Para`	`1.24`	`NIA`
`deficit`
`Explanation`	`of any`		`Para`	`1.23`	`NIA`
`uncertainties`	`about the`
`charity` `continuingasa going`
`Concern`

Additionalinformation(optional)

`You may choose`	`You may choose`	`You may choose`	`further`	`statements`	`where relevant about:`
					`-Own calendar of events organised by`
					`trustees`
`The charity's`		`principal`			`-Donations from supporters`
`sources`	`offunds (including`		`Para`	`1.47`	`-Donations from organisations`
`any fundraising)`					`-Grants`
					`-Risk of receiving` `more requests for`
					`support than we have` `financial`	`and`
`A description`		`of the principal`	`Para 146`		`volunteer capacity to complete`	`and`
`risks facing`		`the charity`			`therefore being unable` `to` `fulfil`	`these`
					`requests.`
					`-Issues with` `rising` `cost of materials`		`items`
					`for example memory boxes and contents`
					`Risk of having insufficient` `income`		`to meet`
					`demand for charitable` `activity`

`Structure, Governance and Management`

`Descriptionof charity's`
`trusts:`
`Type of govemingdocument`	`Para`	`1.25`	`Constitutional`		`document`
`(trust` `deed, royal` `charter)`
`How` `is the charity`	`Para`	`1.25`	`Charitable Incorporated Organisation`
`constituted?`
`(e.gunincorporated`
`association,CIO)`
`Trustee selectionmethods`	`Para`	`1.25`	`-Review`	`of trustee`		`statusannually`
`including details` `of any`			`-New trustees appointed by vote of existing`
`constitutional` `provisions e.g.`			`Trustees`
`election to post or name of`
`any person` `or body` `entitled`
`to appoint one or more`
`trustees`

`Reference and Administrative details`

`Charity name`			`Made a Mark`
`Other name the charity`		`uses`
`Registered charity`	`number`		`1178952`
`Charity'sprincipal`	`address`		`5Down Leaze`
			`Alveston`
			`Bristol`
			`BS35 3NQ`

Namesofthecharitytrusteeswhomanagethecharity

	`Trusteename`	`Trusteename`	`Trusteename`	`Office`	`Dates acted`	`Nameof person (or body) entitted`
					`year`	`to appoint trustee (ifany)`
`1`	`Keri`	`Vickery`		`Chair`
`2`	`Alistair`		`Vickery`	`Treasurer`
`3`	`Jackie`		`Barge`	`Trustee`
`4`	`Lauren`		`Gooderson`	`Trustee`
`5`	`Karen`		`Vizard`	`Trustee`
`6`	`Angela`		`Knapp`	`Trustee`
`7`	`Cathy`	`Jowett`		`Trustee`
`8`
`9`
`10`
`11`
`12`
`13`
`14`
`15`
`16`
`17`
`18`
`19`
`20`

Declarations

`The trustees declare that they have approved`	`The trustees declare that they have approved`	`the trustees' report above.`
`Signedon behalf of the charity's trustees`
`Signature(s)`
`Full name(s)`	`kefí Vikery`
`Position (eg Secretary,`	`Chair`
`Chair, etc)`
`Date`
	`07/09/2024`

`Made a Mark`

RegisteredCharityNumber 1178952

Tnavebeenasked toexaminetheaccountsonbehalfofthe Charity

`Respective Responsibilities of trustees and examiner`

TheCharity'strusteesareresponsibleforthepreparationtheAccounts.

IheCharityhaspreparedtheaccountsandamgualifiedtoundertakeanindependent
kanationoftheaccounts byholdingaLCCI and GNVQ3 inBusinessandFinanceaswellas
over30 yearsexperienceasan accounts administrator.

`Basis of independent examiner report`

My examinationwascarriedoutinaccordance withthe generaldirectionsgivenbythe Charity
Commission.

Theexaminationincludedareviewoftheaccountingrecordskeptbythecharityanda
comparisonoftheaccountspresentedwiththoserecords.Italsoincludedconsiderationofany
unusualitem ordisclosuresintheaccounts andseekingexplanationsfromyouastrustees
concerninganysuchmatters.

Theprocedures undertakendonotprovidealltheevidencethatwouldberequiredin anaudit
andconsequently noopinionisgivenasto whether theaccountspresenta "true andfairview"
andthereportlimitedtothosematterssetoutinthestatementbelow.

`Independent examiners statement`

In connection withmy examination,nomatterhas cometomy attentionwhichgivesme
reasonablecausetobelievethatinany materialrespecttherequirements:

(1)To keep accounting records inaccordance with the Charities Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accountingrecords and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met
(2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandingof the accounts to be reached.

DeborahJ Hagan

LCCI

34DownRoad,Alveston BS353JR

16thAugust2024

`CHARITY COMMISSIONIndependent[examiner's][report][on][the] FOR ENGLAND AND WALES accounts`

`Section A`

`Independent Examiner's Report`

Reporttothetrustees|ChantyName
MADEAMARK
Onaccountsfortheyear31stMarch2024Charityno1178952
ended(ifany)
Setouton pages2
reporttothetrusteeson myexaminationoftheaccountsoftheabove
charity("theTrust")fortheyearended[31][/03/2024.]
ResponsibilitiesandAsthecharity'strustees,youare[responsible]for[the][preparation]ofthe
basisofreportaccountsinaccordance[with][the][requirements]oftheCharitiesAct2011
("theAct").
IreportinrespectofmyexaminationoftheTrust'saccounts[carried]out
undersection145ofthe2011Act[and]incarryingout[mny]examination,
havefollowedalltheapplicableDirectionsgivenby theCharityCommission
undersection145(5)(b)oftheAct.

Independenthavecompletedmyexamination.confirmthat[no][material]mattershave
examiner'sstatementcometomyattentioninconnectionwiththeexamination(etherthan[that]
disclesedbelew*) whichgivesme causetobelievethatin,anymaterial
respect:
theaccountingrecordswerenotkeptinaccordancewithsection130
oftheCharitiesAct;or
theaccounts didnotaccord withtheaccounting records;or
theaccounts didnotcomplywiththe applicablerequirements
concerningtheformandcontentofaccountssetoutintheCharities
(AccountsandReports)Regulations2008otherthananyrequirement
thattheaccounts givea'trueandfairviewwhichisnot amatter
consideredaspartofanindependentexamination.

Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacross noothermattersinconnection
withtheexamination towhichattentionshould bedrawninthisrepotin
ordertoenableaproperunderstanding oftheaccountstobereached.
* Pleasedeletethewordsinthebracketsifthey donotapply.

Signed:

Date:16/08/24

Name:DEBORAHJHAGAN
Relevant[professional]LCCIandGNVQ[Business][and][Finance]
qualification(s)orbody
(if[any):]
Address:34DownRoad,AlvestonBS353JR

Oct2018

IER

SectionB
Disclosure
Only(see CC32,completeIndependenttheexaminerexaminationneedstoofhighlightcharityaccounts:materialmattersdirectionsofconcernand
guidance forexaminers).
Giveherebriefdetailsof
anyitemsthatthe
examinerwishestoConsider doingastocktakeatfutureyearends.
disclose.

IER

Oct 2018

`CHARITY`	`CHARITY`	`COMMISSIONharity`	`COMMISSIONharity`	`COMMISSIONharity`	`COMMISSIONharity`
`FOR ENGLAND`			`AND`	`WALES`	`Made a Mark Charity`								`1178952`
						`Receipts and`			`payments accounts`								`CC16a`
					`For`	`the period`	`Period`	`start`	`date`			`To`
						`from`	`J01.04.2023`						`28.03.2024`
`Section`	`A Receipts`			`and`	`payments`
					`Unrestricted` `funds`		`Restricted` `funds`				`Endowment` `funds`		`Total`	`funds`			`Last year`
					`to the nearest`		`to the`	`nearest`		`£`	`to the`	`nearost £`	`to the`	`nearost`		`£`	`to the noarest`		`E`
`A1 Receipts`
`Fundraising`						`10,251`									`10,251`		`11,954`
`Donations`						`22,876`									`22,876`		`41,347`
`Grant Applications`								`16,202`							`16,202`		`8624`
`Gift Aid Claims`						`1,607`									`1,607`		`2,305`
`Sub` `total`	`(Gross`		`income`	`for` `AR)`		`34,734`		`16,202`							`50,936`		`64,230`
`A2 Asset and`	`investment sales,`
`l(see` `table).`
			`Sub`	`total`
	`Total receipts`					`34,734\|`		`16,202\|`							`50,936`		`64,230`
`A3 Payments`
`Fundraising`						`647`										`647`		`3095`
`\|Admin`						`2,371`									`2371`			`1,127`
`Promotional` `Material`																			`239`
`Charitable Activity`						`50,660`									`50,660`		`65,651`
			`Sub total`			`53,678`									`53,678`		`70,112`
`A4 Asset and`	`investment`
`purchases,` `(see table)`
			`Sub total`
	`Total payments`					`53,678`									`53,678`		`70,112`
`Net of receipts/(payments)`						`18,944`			`16,202`							`2,742`			`5,882`
`A5Transfers between`			`funds`
`A6 Cash funds`	`last`	`year end`
`Cash fundsthisyear`				`end\|`		`18,944`			`16,202`							`2,742`			`5,882`

CCXX R1accounts(SS)

`Section`	`Section`		`B`	`Statement`	`Statement`	`Statement`	`of assets and`	`of assets and`	`of assets and`	`liabilities`	`the end of the period`	`the end of the period`	`the end of the period`
											`Unrestricted`	`Restricted`		`Endowment`
		`Categories`					`Details`				`funds` `to nearest`	`funds` `to nearest`	`£`	`funds` `to nearest`	`£`
`B1 Cash funds`
									`Totalcash funds`
							`(agree`	`balances`	`with`	`receipts and payments`
										`account(s)`	`Agreenent` `Ertor` `Unrestricted`	`Restricted`		`Endowment`
											`funds`	`funds`		`funds`
							`Details`				`to nearest` `£`	`to nearest`	`£`	`to nearest`	`£`
`B2 Other`		`monetary`			`assets`
							`Details`				`Fund to which` `belongs` `asset`	`Cost (optional)`		`Current` `value` `(optional)`
`B3 Investment`				`assets`
											`Fund to which`			`Current` `vaiue`
							`Details`				`asset` `belongs`	`Cost (optional)`		`(optiona)`
`B4 Assets`		`retained`			`for the`
`charity's own`				`use`
											`Fund to which`	`Amount due`		`When due`
							`Details`				`liability relates`	`(optional)`		`(optional)`
`B5 Liabilities`
`Signed` `behalf`	`by one` `of` `all the`		`or two` `trustees` `trustees`			`on`		`Signature`			`Print`	`Name`		`Date of` `approval`
											`AusTaR`	`Vice6eyobol2`
	`CCXX`	`R2 accounts`			`(SS)`						`(cei vCC`