The Parish of Dittisham Charity
Annual report
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The name of the charity is The Parish of Dittisham Charity. It is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation which was first incorporated on 25 October 2018 under the Charities Act 2011.
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The charity registration number is 1180440 and the HMRC charities reference number is EW97383.
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The charity’s public address is Winterfold, The Level, Dittisham, Dartmouth TQ6 0ES.
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The charity’s trustees at the date of this report are Johnny Moulsdale, Sune Nightingale, Phil Unitt, Jackie Kerslake and Sophia Heseltine.
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The charity is governed by a Constitution which is dated 24 October 2018 and is available on the charity’s website.
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The object of the charity is to further such charitable purposes under the laws of England and Wales in the Parish of Dittisham as the Trustees in their discretion think fit by making grants to support the provision or maintenance of public facilities not normally provided by the statutory authorities.
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Dittisham Parish Council may appoint a maximum of two charity trustees. Up to three further trustees may be elected by the inhabitants of the Parish of Dittisham.
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The trustees have complied with the duty in the Charities Act 2011 to have due regards to guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their duties.
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The charity is currently holding a level of reserves in cash and investments that the trustees intend to build up to enable a fund to be created which will enable an enduring income stream to be generated for charitable purposes within the parish.
Chairman’s report
This is the fourth annual report of the Charity which was formed in 2018 to assist with the provision of fund-raising for various projects within the Parish of Dittisham.
The initial publicity from the launch resulted in some generous donations from residents, over and above that required for the initial projects, and as a result we have funds available at 31 March 2023 of some £65,000 which are generating an income of approximately £1,700 per annum.
During the year to 31 March 2023 we have assisted with the raising of funds for the purchase of another defibrillator in the parish to be situated in the Ham car park. We also made donations to assist with funding some of the Parish events in honour of the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and to the Warm Spaces project. We also organised and funded another Apple Day in the village to encourage parishioners to bring their apples for pressing into juice which was a great success.
We remain available as a source of funds for any projects that will assist or improve the Parish of any size or nature as well as being a vehicle for parishioners’ own fund-raising efforts in a tax efficient way.
I am grateful for the contributions from all the trustees over the last year.
If you wish to contact the charity trustees please email parishofdittishamcharity@gmail.com if you think we can help in any way.
Johnny Moulsdale
Chairman
28 September 2023
The Parish of Dittisham Charity Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023
| Fixed assets: Investments Current assets: Cash at bank and in hand Net assets The funds of the charity: Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Total charity funds |
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds 2023 £ £ £ 57,291 - 57,291 7,812 707 8,519 65,103 707 65,810 - 707 707 65,103 - 65,103 65,103 707 65,810 |
2022 60,271 8,254 |
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| 68,525 | ||
| 593 67,932 |
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| 68,525 |
Approved by the trustees on 28 September 2023 and signed on their behalf by:
Treasurer
Accounting policies
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value except for fixed asset investments which are recognised at market value. The accruals method has been used.
The Parish of Dittisham Charity Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2023
| Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds 2023 £ £ £ Income and endowments Donations (including Gift Aid) - 174 174 Investment income 1,751 - 1,751 Total income 1,751 174 1,925 Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities: Platinum Jubilee events 1,600 - 1,600 Warm spaces - 60 60 Total expenditure 1,600 60 1,660 Net income 151 114 265 Net gains/(losses) on investments ( 2,980) - ( 2,980) Net movement in funds ( 2,829) 114 ( 2,715) Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward 67,932 593 68,525 Total funds carried forward 65,103 707 65,810 |
2022 100 1,717 |
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| 1,817 | |
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| 169 | |
| 1,648 4,607 |
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| 6,255 62,270 |
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| 68,525 |