Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 05/04/24 Period start date To 06/04/25 Period end date
Charity name: Sapphire Supreme Majorettes
Charity registration number: 1180999
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Non-Profit Majorette dance troupe |
| 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 |
Teach and assist children ages 3- 25. We perform in around Yorkshire. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | No guidance provided. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Provides a safe and welcoming space for all children, young adults and adults that attend our team. We offer support not only for during dance but also a strong support network for team members. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The team is in a healthy financial state with funds in the bank to purchase new equipment and uniforms. All monies raised by the team go on spending for the team. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Funds are held in the account to cover hall fee’s, insurance and music license. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Preferably minimum of £1000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 | Training venue change/ removal. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Troupe governing document. Child safety policy and Anti bulling |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated |
| 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 | Founders and dance trainers |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| 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
| Charity name | Sapphire Supreme Majorettes |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1180999 |
| Charity’s principal address | 65 Ash Crescent, Stanley, Wakefield, WF34NY |
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 (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Jackson | ||||
| Elaine Dawson | ||||
| Lynne Powell | ||||
– 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 |
Dance Equipment, Dance Dresses |
|---|---|
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
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| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
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 |
Katie Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Katie Jackson | ||
Troupe Leader/Owner |
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| 15/01/2025 | ||
| 15/01/2025 |
In Out Apr-24 £2,984.40 £4,421.85 May-24 £1,923.00 14.90.70 Jun-24 £1,930.00 £2,800.30 Jul-24 £1,662.50 £1,540.92 Aug-24 £3,323.40 £2,703.15 Sep-24 £2,750.00 £1,530.67 Oct-24 £2,790.21 £3,559.78 Nov-24 £11,969.56 £2,580.00 Dec-24 £2,640.50 £5,386.06 Jan-25 £3,915.88 £2,618.96 Feb-25 £2,919.39 £6,721.16 Mar-25 £2,709.25 £3,905.26 £41,518.09 £37,768.11
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