Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 13/10/2019 Period start date To 13/10/2020 Period end date
Charity name:The Cot Project
Charity registration number:1180636
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 advancement of health through the provision of practical help for members of the general public within the UK that are experiencing stillbirth or miscarriage with the aim being to enable the best outcome for their grief. |
| 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 |
The provision of cold cots (Cuddle cots) and miscarriage kits (a kit that enables the family to keep the baby for burial or cremation) to effected families and individuals. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
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 | We have provided a community based cuddle cot for the hampshire area that is now been placed in the care of Gail Deacon at Wessex Funeral services so it can be available 24/7 to any individuals or hospitals that require it. We have funded a small coffin for a woman who had lost her baby through miscarriage. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We hold a small amount of money in the bank and the charity will operate within short term financial goals set project by project. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The current balance is for future projects and to meet immediate need of individuals who experience the death or miscarriage of a baby |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 3404 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | none |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | none |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | none |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
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 | A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Foundation Structure) |
| 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 | Appointed by Charlotte Diaper (Nee Knight) |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | The Cot Project |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1180636 |
| Charity’s principal address | 85 Cranbourne Drive, Otterbourne, Winchester, Hampshire, so21 2es |
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(if any) |
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| Charlotte Diaper (Knight) |
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| Victoria Cherry- Downes |
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| Leila King (nee Buffery) |
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| Rebecca Vincent | ||||
| KerryBeall | ||||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser | Name | Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Charlotte Diaper (nee Knight) | ||
| Trustee | ||
| 11/11/21 |
| Sheet1 | ||
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| Money in Total | 5864.84 | |
| Money Out Total | 2360 | |
| Balance | 3504.84 |
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Sheet2
| Money In BANK | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing balance | 3504 | ||
| Every Click | 18.25 | 28/11/19 | |
| Every Click | 16.2 | 10/08/20 | |
| Give as you live | 15.15 | 01/10/21 | |
| Total | 3553.6 |
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| Sheet3 | ||||
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| Money Out Bank | Receipt ref | Date | ||
| Website | 128 | 24/11/20 | ||
| Coffin | 22.1 | |||
| Total | 150.1 | |||
| Money Out Paypal | ||||
| Balance | 0 |
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Sheet3
Reimbursement 150.1 Paid by cheque to Charlotte
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