Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2021 Period start date To 31 March 2022 Period end date
Charity name: Sevenoaks Area Dementia Friendly Community
Charity registration number: 1184029
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 | Sevenoaks Area Dementia Friendly Community Forum- made up of organisations, businesses and individuals operating or living in the Sevenoaks District. The group was born of the prime minsters 2012 dementia challenge to raise awareness and work collaboratively in the community to improve the lives of people living with dementia through changing perception and sharing knowledge. It has taken 5 years of work to achieve the following initiatives. SADFC secured charity status in 2019 with Four trustees from the group including three care professionals from three different companies. |
| 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 |
Annual fund raising through RWP event could not happen through 2021, we are planning for May 2022. Provision of 5 Forget-me-not Café’s running monthly. All groups can enjoy activities, exercise, interaction, peer support and community information delivered by both paid and volunteer entertainers and individuals. The provision of a monthly Forget-me-notes singing group. All activities and groups are free to patrons. Venues are part sponsored by local churches, the National Trust, Parish Councils and local business groups. Funds are usually raised though our annual Run Walk Push event family friendly 3k, 5k, 10k, event for all ages and all abilities. This is held in Knole Park, a National Trust Property. Were unable to put this on through 2021. |
| During pandemic months the groups went on-line and reconvened face to face in January 2022 |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees are aware and follow the guidance on Public Benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| Achievements and | Performance | Performance | |
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| SORP reference | |||
| 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 | Benefits to the community Run Walk or Push against Dementia Event Annual Fund raising will reconvene in May 2022. We added our 5thCafé in 2022 in Otford supported by the Parish Council. It has grown exponentially to host up to 30 people per session per month, people have said that it is a place to find stimulation, friendly conversations, entertainment along with being a warm space in the community. Volunteers are still applying to be part of our cafés from the local communities, the charity give them an awareness session including how to communicate effectively and awareness of what dementia is and their responsibilities as a |
volunteer- Most have been touched by dementia within their families. Many organisations in Kent have withdrawn their face to face peer support groups, we have found that these organisations local to us are referring people to our cafes. They are also being advertised on other charity websites including Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Connect and Age UK SADFC continue to support the Sevenoaks Community with an open willingness for inclusion and a collaborative approach to achieve positive change. We are working with the Kent Dementia Action Alliance to engage with local business to achieve high street awareness of dementia and improving the customer experience.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | After reconvening in 2021 with face to face Café’s, we have grown and are delivering another Café’ sponsored by Otford Parish Council, which has the potential to support 30+ local residents. Wider Charites, County Council and NHS/CCG are offered a link to signpost attendance to the cafes. Including Alzheimer’s Society, Age UK and Kent County Council and all care navigators. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | No annual fund raising event Donations. Total amount raised was £1132.74 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| 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 is in a sound financial position. As of 31.03.2022 the charity had a bank cash balance of £8,135.14. Running cost of £2,031.19 reflected the partial reintroduction of face-to-face activities. The Charity donations of £1,132.74. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Charity operates on a straightforward income and expenditure basis. The Charity keeps a cash balance that is always in excess of any committed expenditure. This ensures the Charity is always a going concern. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Zero |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Because the Charity never commits to expenditure in excess of its cash balance. |
| 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 | No concerns. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations and grants. In normal (non-pandemic) times an Annual Charity Family Run/Walk. |
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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 | There is no charge to patrons for attending any of the groups, we need to keep engaging with the community for the Annual fund raising event to continue to generate enough income to sustain annual operations. We also rely on the charity of others for sponsored Venues and the willingness of volunteers to assist. The Trustees never commit to expenditure in excess of cash balance. |
| 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 | CIO - Foundation |
| 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 are selected on the basis of commitment, relevant skill set and being of good character. |
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Sevenoaks Area Dementia Friendly Community |
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| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1184029 |
| Charity’s principal address | Sevenoaks District Council Offices Argyle Road Sevenoaks TN13 1HG |
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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| Kieron Brennan | N/A | |||
| Elaine Murray | N/A | |||
| Amelia Moore | N/A | |||
| Sharon Gavin | N/A | |||
– 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 adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
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| 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 |
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Other optional information
N/A
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Elaine Murray | Kieron Leo Brennan | |
Trustee |
Trustee | |
| 17thJanuary, 2022 | ||
| 17thJanuary, 2022 |
SADFC Statement of Accounts 31st March, 2022 Statement of Receipts, Payments and Assets
| SADFC Statement of Accounts 31st March, 2022 Statement of Receipts, Payments and Assets |
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| FY 2021/22 | ||
| £ | ||
| Opening Balance 1st April 2021 | 10880.79 | |
| Receipts | ||
| Group Activities | ||
| Donations in memory of Symone Salwan | 103.87 | |
| Other donations | 1,028.87 | |
| Total Receipts | 1,132.74 | |
| Payments | ||
| Running Costs | 2,031.19 | |
| Total Payments | 2,031.19 | |
| Balances | ||
| Receipts over Payments | - | 898.45 |
| Cash and Bank Balance at 31st March, 2022 | 9,982.34 | |
| Statement of Assets | ||
| Cash at Bank | 9,982.34 | |
| Other Cash Deposits | - | |
| Cash in Hand | - | |
| Total Assets | 9,982.34 | |
| Ring fenced funds (see notes) | 1,847.20 | |
| Unring fenced funds | 8,135.14 | |
| Notes: | ||
| Donations in memory of Symone Salwan a one off amount. | ||
| Physical cafes and singing group restarted | in January 2022 | |
| Fund raising run planned for May 2022 to increase receipts for next year. | ||
| Of the cash balance £1847.20 is a ring fenced legacy for the Hildenborough café |