The Parish of Dittisham Charity
2024 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 fifth 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 in 2018 resulted in some generous donations from residents, over and above that required for the initial projects, and as a result we have unrestricted funds available at 31 March 2024 of some £72,000 which are generating an income of approximately £1,800 per annum.
During the year to 31 March 2024 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 a Parish event in honour of the coronation of King Charles III and organised another Apple Day in the village to encourage parishioners to bring their apples for pressing into juice.
In earlier years restricted funds were raised for a defibrillator to be sited in Capton and for projects to be originated by Sustainable Dittisham. At the year-end these totalled £707 which is held in the bank account.
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
25 September 2024
The Parish of Dittisham Charity Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
| 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 2024 £ £ £ 69,002 - 69,002 3,486 707 4,193 72,488 707 73,195 - 707 707 72,488 - 72,488 72,488 707 73,195 |
2023 57,291 8,519 |
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| 65,810 | ||
| 593 65,103 |
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| 65,810 |
Approved by the trustees on 25 September 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
Sune Nightingale 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 2024
| Income and endowments Donations (including Gift Aid) Investment income Total income Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities: Platinum Jubilee events Warm spaces Coronation events Apple Day Total expenditure Net income Net gains/(losses) on investments Net movement in funds Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds 2024 £ £ £ - - - 1,824 - 1,824 1,824 - 1,824 - - - - - 87 - 87 63 - 63 150 - 150 1,674 - 1,674 5,711 - 5,711 7,385 - 7,385 65,103 707 65,810 72,488 707 73,195 |
2023 174 1,751 |
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| 1,925 | ||
| 1,600 60 - - |
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| 1,660 | ||
| 265 ( 2,980) |
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| ( 2,715) 68,525 |
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| 65,810 |