Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: Period start date 01/06/2024 To: Period end date: 31/05/2025
Charity name: Macclesfield Pride
Charity registration number: 1182231
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The purposes of the charity are: • To promote equality and diversity • To raise awareness and educate the public • To celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community in a positive and inclusive way. • To promote community integration • To promote the provision of information, advice and support to members of the LGBTQIA+ community |
| 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 |
We were able to hold our annual main event, plus many activities throughout the year. The message of Pride was communicated through social media and face to face talks in the following areas:- music, art, poetry, history, sport, and it brought a positive atmosphere to our town. We continued to support local LGBTQIA+ groups. Started new projects and collaborated with other community groups, businesses and schools. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We can confirm that the Trustees understand the guidance on public benefit |
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SORP reference
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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 | ||
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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 | Since its foundation in 2018 and registration in 2019, Macclesfield Pride has worked alongside Macclesfield Town Council and local agencies, businesses and supportive individuals, to promote equality, inclusion and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, in our town and local area. The Trustees, through a working Committee and utilising volunteer help, have held one major annual Pride event each year and also many other smaller events to fulfil our various objectives. This includes our 3rd Picnic in the Park, which showed a wider benefit of the community as a whole experiencing the beauty and advantage of nature in our wonderful parks. Through the work of Macclesfield Pride, attitudes have changed, people have been educated and lives have been enhanced by the freedom and more inclusive atmosphere that has resulted. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Income and expenditure were almost identical leading to a near net zero impact on funds held. We left 2024 well placed to finance MaccPride event in 2025 with anticipated support/sponsorship from local businesses and community groups and Local Community Grant from Macclesfield Town Council. We have devised sponsorship packages following requests from local and larger businesses, which also serves to meet integration objectives of the charity. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No specific reserves are held. However sufficient positive balance funds are maintained at a level to ensure an ability to pay all annual event costs. This ensures financially stability should there be a poorly attended, or last minute cancelled, main event (for example due to adverse weather) |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Bank holdings are sufficient but not large enough create a reserve amount at this time |
| 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 | None |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Main sources are: Sponsorship Grants Fundraising Sale of merchandise |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | none |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | None. Activity is maintained within such bounds and controls so even if sponsors or grants ceased we are able to we have sufficient funds in the short term to continue. |
| 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 |
Constitution |
| 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 | Current Trustees were discussed and then voted on at AGM 13/11/2024. All Trustees remain responsible for upholding the conditions of the role of Trustee. They will be reviewed at each AGM and changes made if required and as elected. 2 new Trustees appointed and ongoing discussions to consider amendments to constitution in preparation for the next AGM |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees
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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 | Macclesfield Pride |
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| Other name the charity uses | MaccPride |
| Registered charity number | 1182231 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o 3, Dunster Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 2LN |
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(if any) |
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| Sophie Armitt | Founder | 21stApril 2022 | ||
| Anna Mett | Trustee | 13thNov 2024 | ||
| Kyle Ronald Frost- Morgan |
Trustee | 13thNov 2024 | ||
| Dr Andrew Mason Angus-Whiteoak |
Trustee | 13thNov 2024 | ||
| KerryMcKeith | Trustee | 29thApr 2025 | ||
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– 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 Not applicable 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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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) S.Armitt Full name(s) Sophie Georgia Armitt Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 26/06/2025
Dr Andrew Mason Angus-Whiteoak Dr Andrew Mason Angus-Whiteoak Trustee
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| Macclesfeld Pride - End of Year Financial Statement | c e £ |
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| Financial Statement for the 12 Month Period ending 31st August 2024. Income & Expenditure A | |||||||
| Current Year | Curr | ||||||
| 31st August 2024 | 31st Au | ||||||
| £ | |||||||
| Receipts | |||||||
| Grants | 1995 | 1,500 | |||||
| Sponsor | 1599 | ||||||
| Dona1ons | 437 | 337 | |||||
| Membership | 43 | ||||||
| Fundraising | 1586 | 1,561 | |||||
| Merchandise | 861 | 1,799 | |||||
| Stalls | -43 | ||||||
| Misc Receipts | 123 | -123 | |||||
| TOTAL | 6,643 0 | ||||||
| Payments | |||||||
| Adver1sing | 1043.00 | 1,016 | |||||
| Banners | 198.00 | ||||||
| Bank fees | 0 | ||||||
| CRC | 0 | ||||||
| Dona1ons | 8 | ||||||
| Entertainment | 4090.00 | ||||||
| Electric Supply | 0 | ||||||
| Equipment | 394.00 | 124 | |||||
| Food & Drink | 37.00 | ||||||
| First Aid | 230.00 | ||||||
| Insurance / Licences | 186.00 | 178 | |||||
| IT | |||||||
| Misc Expenses | 407.00 | ||||||
| PA System | |||||||
| Prizes | 157.00 | 99 | |||||
| Rafe 1ckets | 50.40 | ||||||
| Refunds | |||||||
| PA System | |||||||
| Security | |||||||
| merchandise | 739.00 | 1,444 | |||||
| Stage | |||||||
| Sta1onery & Postage | 81.00 | ||||||
| Training | 70.00 | ||||||
| Transcend | 120.00 | ||||||
| Website | 99 | ||||||
| TOTAL | 7802.40 | ||||||
| Surplus (Loss) for the year | -1,160 | ||||||
| Brought Forward from previous year | 8707 | 6,479 | |||||
| BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD | 7548 | ||||||
| Represented by: PeZy cash | 0 | ||||||
| Cash at bank | 7548 | 8,707 | |||||
| CURRENT BALANCE | 7,548 | 0 | |||||
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| Detors - Not yet on Cashbook | ||||||
| Astra Zenica - Sponsorship for Pride Event 750 |
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| FINAL CORRECTED Y/E BALANCE | 8,298 | 0 | ||||
| Signed by: - Treasurer | ||||||
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ccount ent Year ugust 2023 £ 5,197 2,968 2,228 0 8,707 8,707
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,707