2022-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022

Charity name: T:21 Dragons

Charity registration number: 1179236

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
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	Following a prolonged period of inactivity for the charity due to the Covid pandemic the group re-started its monthly meetings in March 2022. It met on first Tuesday of each month and provided support and activities for families. These meetings were suspended for the winter due to the ongoing risk of infection to children whose health is vulnerable. During the early summer a Gruffilo Trail trip was organised and the group also donated a number of soft toy dragons to be included in information support packs to children entering hospital.
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.

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	SORP reference
	Para 1.38	We do not make grants to other individuals or organisations

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Policy on grant making
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
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.
Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
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	It was wonderful to be able to re-introduce our monthly support group meetings from March until November. This has enabled us to interact with families and build confidence following a very long period of avoiding physical contact. We were even able to arrange a day trip to a local play facility.
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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	Online fundraising through Facebook resulted in a total of £169.08 in donations. This resulted in a closing balance of £8868.06
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.

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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:
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 (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
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.

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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
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	Our structure is a simple one led 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
Other name the charity uses	n/a
Registered charity number	1179236
Charity’s principal address	c/o Chair, 51 Somerton Park Newport NP19 0GF

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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	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
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity	n/a
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

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address	Type of adviser Name Address	Type of adviser Name Address
Volunteer	Jane Shatford	67 Great Oaks Park, Rogerstone, Newport NP10 9DY
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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T:21 Dra ons Ref: 1179236 Recei ts and Pa ents Accounts Period I 2022 to 21 12 2022 Settion A- Recei tsandPa ments Receipts/lncome 169.08 Asset and investment sales Total Receipts 169.08 Payments/Expenses Asset and investments payments Total Payments Net receipts/payments Cash funds last year end 8868.06 Cash funds this year end Sectlon B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the eriod Cash Funds 8868.06 Other monetary Assets Investment Assets Assets Retained for the ChariWs own use Liabilities Signature Print Name Date of Approval LA I tsLQQI Note: All funds are unrestricted