FOR THE CHARrrY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES TRusfEE'S ANNUAL REPORT Priod start date Ol-12020 Period end date 31>09-2021 Chari name: BErtER UVING Number: 111947 Ob"ettives and Activities SORP REF. Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Summary of the rnairi in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts Para 1.17 The retief of those in need by reason of disability or age Pard 1.17 And 1.19 The primary consideration before any activities can be carried OLrt is for the Charity to acquire premises in which to operate. The original intention was to acquire premises via the local pctN- Surrey Héartlands- but this has been made impossible by the Corona Virus problems, as all premises are now totally in use. We have. therefore, explored altemative prerni5es via the Methodist Church and local councils, but none have been appropriate to date. We are currently exploring the possibility of private premises in the Epsom area. and also council properties via the Chaimian of Headley Parish Council. We can confirm that the Trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit at 311 times. This will, of course, become more appropriate when the Charty is in a position to begin to operate. statement confirniing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Paral.18 Additional Information SORP REF. Policy on grant rnaking Policy on social investment indudFng program lated investment Contribution made by volunteers Other Para 1.38 Para 1.38 Not applicable Not applicable Para 1.38 Not applicable at this stage None
Achievements and Performan SORP REF. Para 1.20 Summaryof the main achievements of the Charlty. identifying the difference the Charitys work has made to the circumstances of the beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a wholel As stated above. the impatt of the Corona Virus has made it impossible for us to secure premises to date, and in addition, ha5 made it illegal to draw people together for community involvement at this time. Consequently. research on appropriate premises continues, and in addition, many contscts have been made, creating support for our COnpts. and there has been participation in relevant conferences-the majority, virtual- notably with The Kings Fund- National volS, and the Annual Public Meeting for the Charity Commission. Signfficant contacts made last year have been maintained and increased, and we have initiated and participated in virtual discussions with Care prowding professionals and MP'S, as well as Vlslted and made enquiries about potentially suitable sites. We continue to be members of National Voices. participating in tTrr virtual Policy Meetings. and have volunteered to join their Board a5 a Trustee. If some of our concepts are adopted by the government- as we hope they will be-they will make a significant difference to society as a whole, 2nd to our FX)tential beneficiaries in particular. Additional Information SORP REF. Para 1.41 Achievements against objects set As stated. the pandemic has made it impossible to realise our principal objecttves this year. so the opportunity has been taken to spread our concept and create good links with relevant organisations and significant contacts. Fundraising acttvities have not been appropriate at thi5 stage. We have been m05t fortunate to receive suffictent donations from concerned contarts to cover basic administrative requirements, and all involved to date provide their experien and expertise on a voluntary basis. Not applicable Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against ob-ectsves Para 1.41
Financial Review SORP REF. Review of the CharItS position at the end of the period Para 1.21 Asthe Charity is new and cannot operate atthis stage. it has only required a small amount of seed funding to cover administrative costs, which have been provided by those concerned in assisting the Charity to become established. There are no paid staff. All work is currently (3rried out on voluntary basis. Opening balance Income for the pertod 83lan Expenditu forthe period Website costs Balance of funds held 764.(M) 764.(Kl 87.CM) £677.(Kl statement explaining the policy for holding reserves ststing why they are held Amount of resetves held Reasons for holding zero reseeS Para 1.22 As illustrated above, no reserves are currently held onty a small amount of seed funding. Para 1.22 Para 1.22 None None required at present Details of fund materially in deficit Explanations of any uncertainties about the Chartty continuing as a going conrn Para 1.24 Not applicable Para 1.23 Not applicable Additional Information You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP REF. Para 1.47 The Charivs principal sources of funding To date only limited seed funding has been required and this has been kindly donated by concerned individuals wishing to assist us in achievÈng our Aims- None at present Investment policy and objectives including and socrdl nvestment policy adopted. A description of the principal risks facing the Charity Other Para 1.46 Para 1.46 Noe at present None
Structure Governance and Mana ement Description of Charrtrfs trusts Type of governing document SORP REF. Para 1.25 Constitution (trust deed. royal charter) How is the Charity constituted Para 1.25 cio le8 unincorporated association. cio) Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional prowsions eg election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trusteed. Para 1.25 There continues to be the five founding trustees, all of whom have a particular interest in the Aims of the Charity and have a wide range of skills to offer it. All have been (enhandI DBS checked. We have been most fortunate to have attracted a new trustee-jonell Rowe- who is a TV A5SiStant Director, and private film maker- and 15 current undergoing the enhanced DBS check, a5 this was not wssible through the Volunteer Bureau a few months ago. Additional Information You may choose to indude further statements where relevant about: SORP REF. Pard 151 Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Some of the trustees have served as trustees for other charities in the past. All are mature business people and are fully aware of their resFh)nsibilities. All have had enhanced DBS checks Iwith the exception of Jonell Rowe- see above}, and all have been provided wrth the DSC Trustee handbook. The Charity is managed by the Trustees, who met regulady before the pandemic, but at present are obliged to communicate via the internet. The Charity 15 a member of National Voices. and networks with many organi5ations, but continues to be independent. No formal relationship with any other parties The Charivs organisational structure and any wider network with which the Charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any relevant parties other Para 1.51 None
Referen and Administrative details Chartty name Other name the chartty uses Registered charity number Charitrfs principal address Better LNing CIO None 1181947 I Sir Abraham Dawes Cottages Putney Bridge Road London SW15 2PR Names of the Cha . Trustees who mana e the Chari Dates arted If nrt for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appolnt trustee {rf any) Trustee Nan Office (rf any) Graham Howat Honorary Chair Not applicable Not applicable Richard Rapazzini Honorary Treasurer Not applicable Not applicable Howard Gilbert Honorary Secretary Not applicable Not applicable Nigel Gilbert Founding Trustee Not applicable Not applicable Frederick Watson Founding Trustee Not applicable Not applicable Jonell Rowe New Trustee I" July 2021 Not applicable
Referen and Administrative details Corporate trustees- names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name None Name of trustee5 holding tltle to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted rf not for whole year None Not applicable
Funds held a5 Custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity None. Not applicable Name and the objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how thi5 falls within the custodian chariirfs objects None. Not applicable Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of Such assets from the chartws own assets. None. Not applicable Additional information Names and addresses of advisors None. Not applicable Name of thief executive or names of senior staff munbers Ms. Maggie Gilbert- Coordinator - Voluntsry position
Exem tions from disclosures Reasons for non-disclosure of key personnel None. Not applicable Declarations The Trustees dedare that they have approved the Trustee's report above Signed on behalf of the Trustees Signature{s) Full name(s) cl561 Howard Gibson Gilbert Position (eg- Secretsry. Chair. etc) Honorary Secretary Date 19 October 2021 Exemptions from disclosure