CORNWALL INDEPEND POVERTh FORUM ckn [i8 177 CHAIRMAWS ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2023- 2024 The Comwall Independent Pohtrty Fonjm ICIPFI h1 undertaken a Ta¥y of activrties and delivered a number of projects in the year 2023- 2024 CIPF MEEtINGS The CIPF have held 12 monthly meeting this year. Nlne of these meetfjn have held using Zoom, with three meeting being held in person. Local organisations have attendeLI and presented iDfomiation regarding their work and key issues, as well a5 pro¥idin8 rthortting sUPPOrt for each other. The CIPF have a membership of over 200. These meeting now iMlude a re of 0rpnlsthat help those who supportthe homeless. CORNWALL FOOD ALLIAN The CIPF is a key member of the Comwall Food Alliènce,. to en3e the sharlng of ideas and develop solutions to the problems that many our peorAe are faang in regard to Food Po¥erty. The CIPF has also providing advice and support to a number of IndrUaI Foodb?nks and other prolects Involved in helping those sufferlng with a lack of food. throughout Cornwall. Foodbank usage has Increased by over 50% In the past year. COMMU141TY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT The OPF haN promded community deNtI0t support to the follong 0r8anisati0. THAG. Penzance's Street Food Project. Penzance Breakfa# Project, Cornwall Prayer Shawls, OISC Newqyayl The Gershle Project, Truro Communlty Land Trust. Food Troops , SaatIOn Amiy (Falmouth) , Chy Sèwel, Ro Dama, Pot Noodle Ministrles. The Fisherman5 Mlsslon. Glen Came. Pheonix 333 and Hidden Help CRISIS FUND The CIPF have helped a number of indivlduals acce55 SUPPOrt from the Comwall Community Foundatlon's Crlsis Funds, which includes the St Martin In the Flelds Fund. CORNISH CHRISTKiAS GMNG CATALOGUE 2023 The Comlsh Christmas GNin8 Catslogue for 2023 Is being delivered by the Dloce5e of Truro to provide support for the 20 voluntary and community or8anisations featured wrthin the catslogue. 15 Food Banks are also included. The OPF has helped with the distrilxjtion of the Catalogue thos year. PARTNERSHIP WORKING The CIPF have entered irrto a number of partnership5 with organisation5 helpi people move into work. Also. in ternis of the homele55ness work. a pamership has been established with Cornwall Housing and also wlth Truro Cathedral. Transformation Comwall and the Diocese of Truro.
THE BIG ISSUE. GENERATION RENT AND ST MAIMN'S FROPfftiNE NEfwoRK The CIPF have joined a number of national organisatiorfs netyiorks, to add to the national lobbying around hOUng1ssue53nd hOMness. TheseindudeThe Big155ue. Generation Rent and St Martin'5 Frontline Network HOMELESSNESS IN TRURO Support has been provided to assist those sleeping rough in Truro and also to link into the various servitrs. induding food provisio$. Supwrt is pyovided to the Winter Nlght Sheher, by proving volunteers. Backpa(k Beds and tents have been i>sued to help in emergency situations. CORNWALL COMMUNITr FOUNDATION The CIPF continue to support the Cornwall Communty Foundation in its WO and in particular by provTrding infomiatlon in our (hristmas Catslogue and also by being part of their grant panels. FUNDING FOR apF Funding Applicatlons have been submitted and funding secured to ensure that the work of the CIPF is 'sustained. Some donations have also been received. CHALLENGE POVERTY WEEK 2023- REPI UVING WAGE FOR CORNWALL CONFERENCE The CIPF have been able. in partnership with Comwall Voluntary Sector Forum and Truro Food Bank, to arrange a conference for lth) people, in October 2023 and focuse(l on the issues relating to Food Poverty and the main Issue of the Real Living Wage for Cornwall. Many people contributin8 to the conference also covered the i>sues of the cost of Ilving crlsis and also the houslng (Tls. Four sectlon5 in the event tOCUSsed on Llved Experlenc CHALLENGE POVERTY WEEK 2023- ORGANISTIONS PAKnapATING IN THE WEEK The CIPF, In Partnershlp with Cornwall Voluntary Sector Fonn. Truro Food Bank and Newquay Food Bank and Churth Action on Poverty, has delivered work in connertron wtth Challenge Poverty week, held in October 2023. The main aim was to make M.IVs and Councillors aware of the various projects and organisations that are currently hdpin8 and supN)rtin8 those people who are suffering from povwty. by arrangire for them to visit their community 0ry4nisations and gain inslghts Into the reasons why $0 many people within our communitles are in poverty. Challenge Poverty Week was or8anised by Chur(h Aciion on Poverty and our invofvement also enables for Cornwall to be involved In the national debate. Forty proiert and organisatbons partiapated in the week. HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS Those that find thernsel homeless are over 2(IxI people, irKJuding nearty iO(M) families) In Cornwall. The CIPF cornted a Housing Suryey undertaken by Comwall Counal around the issues of Housing and Hornelessness. in an atternpt to infiuence the latest Housing Strate8y. Cornwall Council and Cornwall Housing have continued to provide the 'Pods' lin Penzance, Camborne and Trurol for single people who are street homeless. Fèmilies are plxed in B arKI B Kcommodation, including in budget hotels. although no food provision is provided and locions can be inconvenient for schools and work. Our mes5ageto the Cornwall CounLiI and our nional eovemment 15 that we need to build ffordable houses at realistic rents.
CIPF'S COMMUNITY MANIFESTO 2024 Following on from our 2020 RerL A Fair arKI Just FutLEre for Cornwall and our 2021 Report, A Community Manifesto for Cornwall. the OPF deoded that due to the 2024 General Election, a Community Manifesto for 2024 will be Prepared to pres&rt a number of Comrnunity Projects that are needed in Cornwall. to our newly elerted M<embw5 of PaTliament. WEBSITE ANO SOCIAL MEDtA There has beenfurther development of the CIPF'S website. indudingestablishinglinks to varioussoaal media platforms and other organisations. A new website has been developed showin8 all of our recent projects, as wdl as projectsthat we SUPPOf¢ aimirgto infomi and raise awareness of those people in Cornwall. who are sufferir from poverty and are dealing with the cost of Ir4irE crisi5. Andrew Yates May 2024 Ito-
CORNWALL INDEPENDENT POVERTY FORUM A Charitable Incorporated Organisation Unaudited Financial Statements Period from l April 2023 to 31 March 2024 Reglstered Charity Number 1183177
Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum (a Charitsble Incorporated Organlsation) Flnancial Statements Perlod from l Aprll 2023 to 31 March 2024 Contents Page Trustees, Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance ShEet Notes
Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum {a Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Trustees Report Period from l April 2023 to 31 March 2024 l. Organisational Details Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum (the Charity) Limited is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation The Charity was registered with the Charity Commission on 29 April 2019 Charity Registration number 1183177 The Trustee5 have pleasure in presenting their report and the unaudited financlal statements of the Charity for the period from I" April 2023 to 31 March 2024 Prlnclpal Activltles The object and principal artivity is . The prevention or relief of poverty in Cornwall by providing grants, item5 and service5 to Indlviduals In need, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. Governlng document The Charity Is operated under the rules of its Constitution as at its date of reglstration 29 April 2019. Trustees The Trustees who served the Charity during the period were as follows: Rev Andrew Yates- Chalr Loic Rich Gavin Barker Treasurer Karen Harris Bankers Lloyds Bank Victoria Branch PO Box 1000 BXI ILT Registered office: Church House Threemilestone Truro TR4 9NH page 116
Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum la Charitsble Incorporated Organlsatlonl Statement of Trustees, responslbllitles The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Twstee's Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accountin8 Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incomin8 resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements. the trustees are required to: a. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; b. Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: d. State whether applicable UK Accounting Standard5 have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements: and e. Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charitable Incorporated Organisation will continue in operatlon. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that dlsclose with reasonable accuracy at any tlme the financial position of the charitable and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for takin8 reasonable steps for the preventlon and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Si8ned by order of the Trustees Nfj-l£ Rev A Yates, Chair Page 216
Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum (a Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Ststement of Financial Activities Profit and Loss Account Period from l April 2023 to 31 March 2024 Year ended 31103124 Year ended 31103123 Notes Income Grants Asset Transfer Other- donatlons 1.085 5,401 3.331 300 Total Income 1,08S 9,032 endlture Grants to Charltable Projects 1,085 9,032 Total Expendlture 1.085 9,032 Net Income for the year Fund balance brought forward Fund balance carried forward There were no acquisitions or discontinued activities in the year to 31 March 2024 The Charity has no recognised gains or losses in the year other than the net incoming resources as shown above. Page 316
Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum {a Charltable Incorporated Organlsatlonl Balance Sheet 31 March 2024 Note 31103124 31103123 Current Assets Cash at Bank and in hand 3,653 6,117 Total Current Assets 3,653 6,117 Current Liabilities Amounts held for Charitable Projects 3.653 6,117 Total Current Liabilities 3,653 6,117 Current assets less current Ilabllltles Net Assets Reserves Brought Forward Profit for period Total Reserves These financial statements have been approved for issue by the Board of Trustees on and signed on their behalf by Trustee Isignaturel Trustee {signaturel Trustee name Iprintl Trustee name {printl Page 416
Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum la Charitsble Incorporated Organisation) NOTES (forming part of thefinancial statements) l. Accounting Policies a) Charity Status The charity is a charitable incorporated organi53tion bl Basis of preparation The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102 These accounts have been prepared on an accruals and going concern basis under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transartion value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notelsl to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fairf view. c) Funds Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as lald down by the donor/grantee. Expenditure which meets these criteria is identified by the fund Unrestricted funds are donations and other income received or generated for the objects of a charity without further specified purpose and are available as 8eneral funds. dl Income All income is recognised when due. Grants are accounted for when the Charity is entitled to the use of the resources, their ultimate receipt is considered probable and the amount5 due are reliably quantifiable. el Expenditure All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis, recognised when payable Cash at Bank and In Hand Cash at bank and in hand includes all current account balances and cash held for use wlthin the prolects g) Debtors and Prepayments Debtors are recognised at the settlement value due. h) Credltors and provi51ons Creditors and provisions are reco8nised when payable. il Statement of Cashflows The Charity has opted to prepare financial statements under the Charities SORP IFRS1021 and is exempted from preparing a cashflow statement on the grounds it is a small company l) Tax The charity is exempt from income tax as all its income is charitable and is applied for charitable purposes. Page 516
Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum (a Charltable Incorporated Organlsatlon} NOTES (forming port of thefinGncial statements) 2024 2023 2. Income-Grants Truro Foodbank CCGC Diocese Cornwall Community Foundation Newquest 500 4,000 901 1,085 5,401 Asset Transfer A charity with the same objects closed during the year, the balance of cash under the a55et lock was transferred to Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum 3,331 Amounts held for Charltable Projects Crisis Fund Back Pack Beds End Hunger Crisis Fund Gershe Project Cost of Living Projert Uniform Toolkit Homelessness Support and Counselling Project 465 289 616 665 290 51 368 782 630 3.331 733 330 852 3.653 6,117 Page 616