Trustees' Annual Report for the period
From Period start date T Period end date 01 11 2022 o 31 10 2023
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Bradford Adventure Support Enterprise
Other names charity is known by BASE Registered charity number (if any) 1181460
Charity's principal address 44 Kendall Avenue Shipley Postcode BD18 4DY
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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| Chris Marshall | Chair | |||
| David Pearson | Secretary | |||
| Alex McKniff | Treasurer | |||
| Jeff Ingleson | ||||
| Abigail McKniff | ||||
| Russell Robinson | ||||
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
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Constitution adopted 7[th] January 2019
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Trustee selection methods Meeting held in October (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
There is a ‘BASE Safeguarding Children & Young People’ policy in place You may choose to include and a ‘BASE Financial Policy and Procedures’ in place. additional information, where relevant, about: All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or ● policies and procedures other benefits. adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
● the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
- relationship with any related parties;
● trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING WITHIN THE BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL BOUNDARIES AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE Summary of the objects of the EQUIPMENT THAT ENABLES THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN OUTDOOR charity set out in its EXPEDITION ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPABILITIES governing document THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
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BASE PROVIDES SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY GROUPS WITHIN THE BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL BOUNDARIES TO ACCESS THE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION BY OFFERING GROUPS ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE EQUIPMENT WHICH THEN ALLOWS YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE ABLE TO GO AND EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOORS. Enabling the different groups to access affordable equipment and therefore giving those young people that attend these groups the Summary of the main opportunities to access the outdoors brings a wealth of benefits to those activities undertaken for the young people: public benefit in relation to The enjoyment of the outdoors – walking, camping, orienteering, these objects (include within escaping the city life, etc. this section the statutory Positive physical & mental health declaration that trustees have Personal development – self-esteem, confidence, health & well-being had regard to the guidance Learning new skills – team work, leadership, life skills, map reading, issued by the Charity survival skills Commission on public Making positive role models benefit) Broadening young people’s horizon’s & outlook on their lives For some young people they have had their first experience of visiting the countryside because they were able to access the appropriate & affordable equipment provided by BASE.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
We are very grateful for the many hours the Trustees and volunteers have committed to BASE. Without this valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise we would not have been able to achieve so much.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
- policy on grantmaking;
● policy programme related investment;
● contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
BASE Chair Report
The volume of BASE bookings is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels with the peak in the summer period before the school holidays. However, some previous hirers are no longer running outdoor activities and consequently the number of organisations using the equipment is less.
BASE has adequate volume of stock to meet requests, but as the equipment ages it will have to monitor condition and ensure it has sufficient amounts and quality to meet demand.
The number of volunteers, the key to the success of the charity, remains stable.
The BASE Chairman would like to thank all the BASE Trustees and volunteers for your time and commitment. BASE will keep working together to ensure it provides a service whilst at the same time ensuring being involved with BASE is an enjoyable and rewarding activity.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the
charity’s policy on reserves
BASE bank account balance on 31.10.2023 was £2265.44 in unrestricted funds. The main financial risk to the charity is loss of bookings from the schools/community groups/etc. The funds are held to cover costs incurred for when new equipment needs to be purchased or when old / broken equipment needs to be replaced.
Details of any funds materially Not applicable in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
No grant funding has been received this year.
● the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
● how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
● investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) C.Marshall
Full name(s) Chris Marshall
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair of Trustees
Date 15/02/2024
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