| Trustees' Annual Report | for theperiod | ||||||
| **From ** | Period start date | To | Period end date | ||||
| 01 | April | 2023 | 31 | March | 2024 |
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name TWIRL Other names charity is known by The Wolverhampton Integrated Respiratory Lifestyle Group Registered charity number (if any) 1181568
Charity's principal address 22 Tyninghame Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands Postcode WV6 9PW
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 (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Pritchard | Chair | |||
| Eileen Parkes | Secretary | |||
| Sharon Nisbet | Treasurer | |||
| Helen Ward | Trustee | |||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
|---|---|
| n/a | |
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| n/a | ||
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
n/a/
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
CIO Association Constitution Type of governing document
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
Charitable Incorporated Association How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Trustee selection methods Meeting.
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
For the public benefit, to promote and protect good health of people with respiratory conditions and their carers within the city of Wolverhampton and surrounding areas in particular, but not exclusively through the provision of support, information, advice and recreational activities.
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This group is primarily for people with respiratory conditions and therefore the health and wellbeing of our members is our utmost priority. The Weekly Group is held at Goodyear’s Pavilion, Wolverhampton Lunch/refreshments and Activities provided:
Social activities such as bingo and a table quiz, cards and dominoes are also available. These activities encourage members to mix and make new friends.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
The opportunity to seek advice and support on how to cope with the effects of respiratory diseases from a healthcare professional. Advice/concerns can be sought from the Respiratory Nurse when she attends the group which is presently on a monthly basis.
The objective of Twirl through its activities remains to promote and protect good health for people with respiratory conditions and to improve a person’s health and wellbeing.
All presentations when available are discussed with the Trustees to ensure that they are suitable for the group, including a restricted timeslot, handouts for members, questions and answer sessions provided and private sessions in a quiet location if required by individual members.
All Trustee members have been notified of the Trustee guidance and provided with an email link for ease of access in order to carry out their duties as described.
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
42 sessions held on Wednesdays for 3 hours from the 1[st] April 2023 until 31[st] March 2024 for adults 18 years and over, carers are also welcome if they wish to attend. Registered membership of 59 with an average of approximately 26 - 28 attendees per session, 14 new members have also joined the Group this year.
Fundraising Activities:
Members of the Group provide items weekly for the Bring and Buy Table Sale.
Ad hoc auctions for donated items by members have also been held during the year.
Weekly raffle held whereby members can if they wish purchase a raffle ticket.
Donations from members have also been made to the group during the year.
Wellbeing
Attending the TWIRL group can help to reduce feelings of social isolation and build lasting friendships.
Section E Financial review
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Brief statement of the
charity’s policy on reserves
The TWIRL charity has no contractual commitments, for example in respect of property and also does not employ any staff. Therefore no policy in respect of reserves has been constructed.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
N/A
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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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)
Full name(s) Denise Pritchard
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Chair
Date
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Section B Balance sheet
| Fixed assets Tangible assets (Note 9) Investments (Note 10) Total fixed assets Current assets Stock and work in progress Debtors (Note 11) (Short term) investments Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (Note 12) Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after one year (Note 12) Provisions for liabilities and charges Net assets Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds (Note 13) Endowment funds(Note 13) Total funds Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Note B01 B02 B03 B04 B05 B06 B07 B08 B09 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 B17 B18 B19 B20 |
Unrestricted funds £ F01 |
Restricted income funds £ F02 |
Endowment funds £ F03 |
Total this year Total last year £ £ F04 F05 |
Total this year Total last year £ £ F04 F05 |
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| - | - | - | - | - | ||
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| - | - | - | - | - | ||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 17,638 | - | - | 17,638 | 18,407 | ||
| 17,638 | - | - | 17,638 | 18,407 | ||
| 1,125 | - | - | 1,125 | 910 | ||
| 16,513 | - | - | 16,513 | 17,497 | ||
| 16,513 | - | - | 16,513 | 17,497 | ||
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| 16,513 | - | - | 16,513 | 17,497 | ||
| 16,513 | 16,513 | 17,497 | ||||
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| - | - | - | ||||
| 16,513 | - | - | 16,513 | 17,497 | ||
| Signature | Date of approval Name |
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| S Nisbet | 19.06.24 | |||||
CC17a (Excel)
19/09/2024
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