Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020
Charity name: T:21 Dragons
Charity registration number: 1179236
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE GOOD HEALTH AND RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES/CARERS AFFECTED BY DOWN SYNDROME IN THE SOUTH WALES AREA BY THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES AND SUCH OTHER MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES DEEM FIT. |
| 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 |
Under normal circumstances we would hold various events throughout the year including monthly support group meetings for local families. However, in 2020 due to the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic we have had to suspend all our activities. We hope to resume our activities in 2021 as soon as government guidance on social distancing and shielding allows. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes – we understand the guidance on public benefit and are confident that we are undertaking only those activities that comply with the guidance. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We do not make grants to other individuals or organisations |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | We are not in a position to make investments. All monies managed by the charity are used to pursue our aims |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Members of our voluntary management committee are responsible for organising relevant activities for the benefit of those who need our support. |
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| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | In 2020, due to the impact of the pandemic we have been unable to hold any meetings or events, however, we still try to provide mutual support to families via phone and social media and by working with other support agencies and services. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Nothing further to add |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Nothing further to add |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Nothing further to add |
| Other | n/a |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Due to the fact that we have not been able to arrange and meetings or events there is still a balance in our account of £8699.98 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity does not have a reserves policy and aims to use its resources for the wellbeing of its beneficiaries |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity does not have any contractual commitments to fulfil. |
| 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 | The charity has a healthy bank balance at this present time. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Most of our fundraising is achieved by organising events such as coffee mornings, raffles etc |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The main risk to the continuation of the charity is that its trustees no longer wish to serve and whether replacements can be found to take over the running of the charity. |
| Other | N/a |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| 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 | The charity is managed by its 4 founding trustees who can invite additional trustees to join if needed. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | We adhere to the information and guidance on trustee roles published on the Charity Commission’s website |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Our structure is a simple one lead by an elected committee. The charity has strong ties to the local children’s centre (Serennu/Sparkle) in Newport and also has support from the local count voluntary council, Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations) |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | n/a |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | T:21 Dragons |
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| Other name the charity uses | n/a |
| Registered charity number | 1179236 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o Chair, 9 Fairfax Close Newport NP19 0LX |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCES MARY JENKINS |
Chair | |||
| PAUL TERENCE DOCKREE |
Secretary | |||
| CLAIRE LOUISE JOHNSTONE |
Treasurer | |||
| RENEE LOUISE SHORT |
Vic Chair | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | ||
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
n/a |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
n/a |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
n/a |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Type of | Name | Address | |
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| adviser | ||||
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||||
| Exemptions from disclosure | ||||
| Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details | ||||
| n/a |
Other optional information
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