Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024
Charity name: United Community Activity Network
Charity registration number: 1181525
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1) The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the public in the West Midland region (the area of benefit) by the provision of facilities or services for participating in sports and physical activities that are capable of promoting health 2) To promote the voluntary sector by the provision of training, advice, information and support |
| 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 two main activities during the period were ; Updating the charities policies. Creating policies where none existed before Ensure its filings were brought up to date Tidy up its corporate governance regime Reconsider its website and future strategy |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees believe its activities are for the public benefit. |
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SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment Para 1.38 including program related investment Contribution made by Para 1.38 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 | Updated the charities policies Created policies where none existed before Ensured its filings were brought up to date Tidied up its corporate governance regime Reconsidered its future strategy. These areas were considered necessary in order to improve the credibility and professionalism of the charity and its abilities to raise funds and provide a more focused background to support society in line with the charities main objectives. |
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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 | The Charity ended the period in surplus having had a less active year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Charity does not currently have a policy for holding reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None at present |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not required. |
| 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 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy Para 1.46 adopted A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | N/A | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution as per Charity Commission template. |
| How is the charity constituted?(e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | A board of trustees. Registered Charity. |
| 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 | Trustee selection is based upon the required skills, knowledge and experience but also having regard to diversity. |
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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
| Charity name | United Community Activity Network |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | UCAN |
| Registered charity number | 1181525 |
| Charity’s principal address | Alexander Stadium Stadium Way Perry Barr Birmingham B42 2LR |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jefreys | Chairman | The charity-UCAN | |
| Lincoln Moses | Vice Chair | ||
| Neil de Costa | |||
| Keith Stokes- Smith |
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| Avtar Singh Dhillon | |||
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name NONE
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None |
|---|---|
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and | addresses of advisers (Optional information) | addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| 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
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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) |
Keith Stokes-Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Stokes-Smith | ||
| Trusteee |
Date 7 November 2024
niied Communl tiv Nètwork UCAN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED TH 2024 Income Restrs¢ted Funds 25,000 13.050 Totsl Incomo 25,iKIO 13,050 LES EXPENSES Insurance 150 OffKe and Administraticin 600 1,152 Websrte 111 212 ACCn'n9 fee5 528 528 This is My City Project 12,605 Playzone Events 5,700 1,389 20,197 SurplusllDeficrti 23,611 {7.147)
Unlted Communi rk UCAN BALANCE SHEET AS AT TH JUNE 2 2024 2023 CURRENT ASSEr Bank Account 29,901 7.310 29,901 7,310 CURRENT UABILITIE Credrtors and Accrnals 528 1,548 $28 1,548 Net Curront Assets l {Llablllt1881 29,373 5,762 29,373 5,762 Represented by ' CAPITAL ACCO NT Surplus Brought Forward Surplusl IDeh'crt) In Year 5,762 23,611 12,909 17,14n 29,373 5,762 Approved by the Board of Trustees on .... . and signed on its behaw by.. airman The incomg weNed of £2S.000 wll be 8penl during 20242025 on four projects plus upgrading the UCAN website.
Accountants Report to Unlted Communlty Acllvlty Network UNITED COMMINITY ACTIVITY NETWORK Income and Ex nditUTe nt and 8alance Sheet For th 30th June 2024 We have prepared.wilhout audrt, the attached Profil and Lo55 Account aThJ Balance Sheet from the Books, Vouchers and Information Suppl to us. Hand & Co. Manor House Offices Malvern Road Woreester WR2 4BS 20th September 2024
Unlted Communi Activi OTk CAN ACCOUNTS NDED 30TH JUNE 2024