Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/23 Period start date To 31/03/24 Period end date Charity name:OPEN ARMS FOUNDATION (KENT)
Charity registration number:1181533
Objectives and Activities
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| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The prevention or relief of poverty among the homeless and those facing financial hardship in the Ashford area of Kent, by the provision of food, clothing, bedding, information and advice. |
| 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 charity has the use of donated space and time in a local church one day a week, and a local cafe on another to provide hot drinks and food to those in need. We are able to provide clothing and various domestic requirements as the need arises, and to support people to voice their needs and to access financial and housing aid from the relevant government and local council agencies. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees are cognisant with and mindful of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
| ~~benefit~~ |
Additional information (optional)
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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
| 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 | The charity has continued to support those who are homeless and others who were previously homeless and have since been rehomed, to maintain their placements. The charity has been able to pass on regular donations of food for those in financial hardship, via the neighbourly scheme, FareShare and Aldi Supermarket. We have also supported those with health needs to access doctor, dental and hospital appointments, and others through court appearances and legal procedures. I The charity has also assisted with access to other agencies of support such as social service, rehabilitation services, banks and Citizens Advice. |
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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 are a small charity and dependant on donations both financial and practical. We receive consistent donations which are sufficient for the charities needs. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity’s policy is to keep potential reserves in a bank account that yields a good interest rate and to utilise said monies for the best benefit of those it seeks to help, in a way that is agreed by all trustees. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £400.00 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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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 |
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| ~~t~~ ~~t~~ Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation Trust |
| 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 |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are elected on unanimous agreement of the existing trustees. |
| ~~trustees~~ |
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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 | Open Arms Foundation (Kent) |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1181533 |
| Charity’s principal address | Wyckhurst Mill Road Aldington Ashford Kent TN25 7AJ |
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 |
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| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Penelope Anne Blackwell |
Trustee | ~~(if any)~~ | |
| Penelope June Fraiser |
Trustee | |||
| Ian John ~~Fi~~ |
Trustee | |||
| ~~raser~~ | ||||
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 rf not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
Not applicable |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Not applicable |
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) Penelope Blackwell Position (eg Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 28/01/2025