Report of the Trustees of the Mayor of Felixstowe Charity Fund For the Year ended 31 St May 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity Number.. 1184138 Registered Office Town Hall Felixstowe IP112AG Trustees: Cllr Michael Shaman Cllr Mike Deacon Cllr Seamus Bennett All trustees serve in a voluntary capacity. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Mayor of Felixstowe Charity Fund is controlled by its goveming document, the Constitution dated 261h June 2019. Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting. OBJECTIVES AND AIMS The charity's objects I'The objects'} are.. For the benefit of such charitsble purpose or purposes ac¢ording to the laws of England and Wales, or such charitable organisatian, in particular but not exclusively for Ihe benefil of the residents of Felixstowe as the trustees shall decide. To fulfil its objects, th work of the charity focuses on raising funds and enhancing the profile of Ihe chosen charities for each Mayoral year.
REVIEW of 2024125 The Mayor of Felixstowe Charity Fund was formed in June 2019 to administer funds raised by the Mayor in each municipal year. In the civic year 2024125, Cllr David Rowe as Mayor raised funds for his two nominated organisations which were.. Breast Friends CIC Company No: 14063210 The organisation's mission is to connect people affected by breast cancer. Landguard and Felixstowe Conservation Trust Charity No.. 1198844 Promoting conservation protection and improvement of Landguard Point. Event Fundraisers Included.. Palace Cinema Felixstowe Remembers War Time Past Bargain Hunt Bam Dance Boogie Bingo Book sales Italian Night La Vida Musical Night Quiz Night Fashion Show Curry Night Mayor's Charity Ball Civic event collections and donations Amongst the various successful events, the Fashion Show and Bargain Hunt were particulady well received, demonstrating a strong community support. FINANCIAL REVIEW Income £35852.67 Expenditure £ 11081.42 {2024: £26682.65) (2024". £326014.84) The accounts have been reviewed and signed by a MAAT-qualified independent exarniner. Funds are distributed equally to the two nominated charities once all fundraising activities are complete for the Mayoral year.
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charily's aim and objectives and in planning future activities. The fundraising of the charity provide direct benefits to local organisations that support the Felixstowe community, helping seNices that might othenmise struggle for funding. The selection of recipient charities each year ensures that a broad range of social, health and welfare needs are supported, improving the lives of residents across the town. TRUSTEE REPORT In order to fulfil its objects, the work of the Charity focuses on raising funds and the profile of the chosen charities for that Mayoral year. RISK MANAGEMENT The Trustees recognise the importance of risk management and the organisation will be undertaking a wide ranging governance review during the forthcoming year as part of this process. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE Since the formation of the Mayor of Felixstowe Charity Fund in May 2019, the pandemic during 2020121, and the ongoing cost of living crisis have reinforced the importance of supporting local charities. The Trustees will conlinue to focus on raising funds and increasing the visibility of charities that provide the greatest impact to the Felixstowe community. In approving this Annual Report the Trustees declare that there were no serious incidents or other matters relating to the charity over the financial year that should have been brought to the attention of the Charity Commission Signed Signed.................... Date.
MAYOR OF FELIXSTOWE CHARITY FUND STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025 Total Income: £35852.67 Less Expenditure.. £11081.42 Net movement in funds for the year £24771.25