Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1.7.2022 Period start date To Period end date 30.6.2023
Charity name: BACRG CIO
Charity registration number: 1181870
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | For the benefit of the public the preservation, restoration, maintenance, repair and improvement of the St Michaels and All Angels Brampton Abbotts, being a Grade ii* listed building, situated in Brampton Abbotts, Herefordshire |
| 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 |
BAcRG will take over responsibility for St Michaels (“the Building”) through a long lease from the Diocese once the Building is repaired. BACRG will sub- lease part of the Building to a commercial baker as part of The Daily Bread project. The rent earned from this arrangement will provide sufficient income to BAcRG to ensure that the Building can continue to be maintained and cared for. Community events and activities will take place within the restored Building which will be open on a regular basis. Additional income to BAcRG will be generated through these community events. Whilst the Building will not re-open as a parish church it will be used for occasional worship The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We confirm that the Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in deciding on the activities of the Charitable Trust |
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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
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| 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 | To date, the charity’s work has enabled St Michael’s church to be renovated to a condition where it is fit for public use again. |
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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 | At the end of the period, the charity had reserves of£6,500.88 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | There is currently no reserves policy as we have no fixed costs to meet prior to taking a lease of the building |
| Amount of reservesheld | Para 1.22 | £6,500.88 |
| 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 | N/A |
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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 trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Foundation Document |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | Must be a natural person aged 16 or over. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
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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 | BACRG CIO |
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| Other name the charity uses | BACRG or the Brampton Abbotts Church Regeneration Group |
| Registered charity number | 1181870 |
| Charity’s principal address | 8 Wellmead Brampton Abbotts Ross on Wye HR9 7JD |
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) |
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| Joanna Pilkington | First CharityTrustee | |||
| Oliver Marshall | First CharityTrustee | |||
| Tom McCarthy | First CharityTrustee | |||
– 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
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
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) Tom McCarthy
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date 1.6.2025