Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 6[TH] April 2022 To 5[th] April 2023
Charity name: Bolton Smiley Faces
Charity registration number: 1182555
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Bolton Smiley Faces provide monthly support group meetings with activities to support children who have Downs Syndrome living in Bolton and the surrounding areas to include speech therapy, art therapy, signalong, activities to support development of fine and gross motor skills. We also provide family activities during school holidays. |
| 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 |
For the reporting period the charity provided monthly support group meetings which included speech therapy and art therapy sessions for the children who have Down’s Syndrome. The charity also delivered school holiday activities for its members to include forest school activities and visits to local attractions. Funds were also used to provide an annual Christmas party for members to include entertainment, food, and a gift for each child. New Parent packs were made and delivered to the local hospital to support new parents and those given a prenatal diagnosis of Down’s Syndrome. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have adhered to the guidance issued by the charity commission on public benefit and all activities delivered are in accordance with this guidance. |
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SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38
Policy on social investment including program related investment N/A 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 | This year the charity has continued to provide vital support to families who have a child with Down’s Syndrome in the form of monthly support group meetings where parents network and form friendships, making parents feel less isolated and better informed about the condition. Sessions include activities tailored to aiding the development of children who have Down’s Syndrome to include speech and language therapy, music therapy, art therapy, development of gross and fine motor skills. New Parents and those with a diagnosis of Down’s Syndrome are given information and advice at the earliest opportunity to enable them to feel fully supported. |
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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 | The charity received an income of £18071 to include £10400 from National Lottery, and £7671 from fundraising and donations during the period with expenditure being £6954.Total in the bank at the end of the reporting period £47774.. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity has no policy for holding reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 | Donations £6571 Fundraising. £1100 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | None |
| 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 | Charity Commission Scheme |
| 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 | Trustees of the charity are recruited from members of the charity and are elected and updated at the Annual General Meeting. Trustees are selected for their skills knowledge and experience needed for the effective running of the CIO. |
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| Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Charity trustees will be given a copy of the current charity constitution detailing the roles and responsibilities. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity is affiliated to the National Down’s Syndrome Association. The organisational structure is Chair Secretary Treasurer 9 Trustees in total |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Bolton Smiley Faces |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1182555 |
| Charity’s principal address | 35 Victory Road Little Lever, Bolton. BL3 1QY |
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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| Jacqueline Grady | Chair | |||
| Natalie Cooper | Secretary | |||
| Carolyn Chadwick | Treasurer | |||
| Catherine Holt | ||||
| Carl Goodman | ||||
| Sharon Crowley | ||||
| Samantha Mitchell | ||||
| Emma Liggett | ||||
| JennyMather | ||||
– 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 N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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) Jacqueline Grady Full name(s) Jacqueline Grady Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
20[th] April 2024