Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 31/12/22 Period start date To 30/12/2023 Period end date
Charity name: CLEAN ASCENT
Charity registration number: 1183266
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 | To provide rock climbing, hill walking and mountaineering experiences and tuition to people living in Devon who have need by reason of their history of substance or alcohol abuse of support in their recovery from addiction, with a view to improving and nurturing their physical and mental wellbeing and reducing the likelihood of relapse |
| 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 |
To provide rock climbing, hill walking and mountaineering experiences and tuition to people living in Devon who have need by reason of their history of substance or alcohol abuse of support in their recovery from addiction, with a view to improving and nurturing their physical and mental wellbeing and reducing the likelihood of relapse |
| 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 we are fully cognisant of the Charity commission guidance regarding public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment We have 3 qualified and insured volunteers available for helping with
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | course safety. However , due to lack of grant funding we have needed them less. |
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| 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 | We are currently running a program with clients referred from a Drug and Alcohol service in Plymouth and clients are so far giving very positive feedback. Our 2 pilot programmes demonstrated an efficacy for long term substance recovery with all the associated benefits to the individual. Long-term follow up at 5 years post programmes was 100% drug cessation, 100+% improvement in health factors and full employment in 3/3 participants. Also there were no further legal or mental health interventions, post programmes. We still have programmes running however our interim results discussed with Professor Hogarth, Clinical Psychologist, Exeter University are as follows. Our figures for drug cessation and reduction for this year are similar but with reduced numbers due to lack of funding. . We are confident that current and future courses will achieve similar results. We have been able to continue our collaboration with the dept. of Psychology , Exeter University in order to analyse our outcomes. Recovered clients also give hope and inspiration to a much larger group of peers and therefore the Clean Ascent programs deliver a very powerful positive influence and benefits to the community. We already , given adequate funding, have the capacity to run many more programmes without needing added administration costs. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | As above , our achievements to date are above and beyond most traditional substance abuse services and lower cost and more self sustaining. However as above |
| funding is becoming harder to achieve. | ||
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Our 'product/target group' is not particularly attractive to many fund raising ideas and activities . We are planning different approaches to funding such as social prescribing but this is a very complicated process. |
| 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 | £2927 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | This balance was held in reserve as it was inadequate for many courses and need for the following years insurance . The few courses possible were delivered voluntarily but the reserve was need mainly for the following year insurance. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £2927 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Devon Community Fund The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) None Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted Lack of funding A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity 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 of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting members are its charity trustees |
| 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 | We aim to recruit Trustees who have an insight into outdoor activities/mental health/education/ finance. No constitutional requirements. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Code of Practice Safeguarding training/policy (Incl. Safeguarding Lead) Risk Assessment Policy Covid Policy Privacy / GDPR policy DBS |
| 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 | CLEAN ASCENT |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1183266 |
| Charity’s principal address | 14 Osbourne Grove Taunton Somerset TA1 4RN |
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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| DR DAVID IRONS | 2019-CURRENT | BOARD OF TRUSTEES CLEAN ASCENT |
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| DR PHILLIP SKINNER |
2019-CURRENT | BOARD OF TRUSTEES CLEAN ASCENT |
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| MR JOHN SHEEHAN |
2019-CURRENT | BOARD OF TRUSTEES CLEAN ASCENT |
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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 held in this capacity |
NONE |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
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) Digitally signed by Dr David Irons Dr David DN: cn=Dr David Irons, o, ou, email=irons. david@gmail.com, c=GB Irons Date: 2024.11.14 14:35:34 Z Full name(s) DR DAVID IRONS Position (eg Secretary, Chair, secretary Chair, etc) Date 14/11/2024