Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 1st April 2023 31st March 2024
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Whitecliff Sports Foundation Other names charity is known by WSF Registered charity number (if any) 1179501 Charity's principal address 68, Broadwater Ave Poole Dorset Postcode BH14 8GH
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) |
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| Stephen Town | Secretary | WSF | ||
| Christian Verrinder | Chair | WSF | ||
| Tamsin Betts | WSF | |||
| Steve Beynon | WSF | |||
| James Clarke | WSF | |||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address |
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address |
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) CIO How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company)
The Charity Board Trustee selection methods
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Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
To provide and support the provision of sporting, physical activity, recreational activities and facilities for the local area to improve the health and welfare of the community Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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The Charity is still waiting for the local authority to determine what it wishes support with re the local recreation ground and pavilion. As such we are still not yet operational. Following a lengthy and unsuccessful tendering exercise we have been promised several times that the Council’s decision on the local pavilion and the relationship with WSF is imminent. The Council in 2022 then decided to develop a long term master plan for the Harbourside parks and engaged consultants. This study was completed in in 2023 after a wide consultation including with WSF, but has not yet been formally accepted.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
The Charity has still not yet started its activities.
A business plan has been drafted
We have investigated funding avenues, and have cooperated with the authority in developing ideas for a special activity programme for the over 50’s.
Until the matter of the pavilion, park and pitches is resolved we are in a waiting position with regard to the activities of the Charity.
Our advice and support to the Council has been welcomed and does pursue our charitable objectives.
There has been a change in political control at the Council which may change matters.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Lobbying of the local authority and councillors re the future of the local Summary of the main recreation ground and pavilion achievements of the charity Winning the trust of the council in advising the council on its local projects during the year and activities. Fully engaged in park master planning process and consultations. Awaiting further engagement with the new Councillors
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Section E Financial review
N/A Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially 0 in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
When active we will be seeking grants and donations to further the You may choose to include objectives. additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
The charity has had no income or expenditure for the period, and has no assets or liabilities at this time.
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
SB Town Signature(s) SB Town Full name(s) Stephen Brian Town Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Secretary etc) Date 16/01/2025
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