2021-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 10[th] June 2020 to 9[th] June 2021 Charity name: Friends of Felling Park and Town Centre CIO Charity registration number: 1184238

Objectives and Activities

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SORP reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE
purposes of the charity BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF
as set out in its GATESHEAD AND THE SURROUNDING
AREA (“THE AREA OF BENEFIT”) TO
governing document
PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF
FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER
LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN THE
INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH
THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR
CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE
INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT IN
PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY
SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO THE
PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF
FELLING PARK AND THE PUBLIC
RECREATIONAL AREAS OF FELLING TOWN
CENTRE
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Funds generated by the Charity are
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activities in relation to utilised in activities that are focussed
those purposes for the in two main areas:
public benefit, in
particular, the activities, Both short term and long
projects or services Maintenance and improvements of
identified in the facilities for the use of the wider
accounts. community such as Felling Park
Planning and hosting of a number of
community wide events such as
Family Fun Days, Community Carol
Services and other similar events
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Trustees have discharged their
whether the trustees responsibilities with full regard to the
have had regard to the current Charity Commission Guidance
guidance issued by the on Public Benefit
Charity Commission on
public benefit
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SORP reference

Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

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The main difference had been the
involvement of local schools. The
children have visited the park to work
Summary of the main alongside volunteers and plant
Para 1.20
achievements of the flowers, learning about the
charity, identifying the importance of wildlife.
difference the charity’s
work has made to the Seeing the children involved had also
circumstances of its created additional interest amongst
beneficiaries and any the older generations.
wider benefits to society
as a whole. This has inevitably been impacted by
Covid, and whilst we expect to get
this back, the main objectives and
achievements of the Charity in 2020-
21 have been the ongoing
maintenance and upkeep of the park
Generating support from local
community has also been an
important success that can be seen in
the increased level of personal
donations
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Performance of
fundraising activities Para 1.41
against objectives set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review

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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 Activities during the year generated a
financial position at the surplus of £2,856.17
end of the period
Activities and Grant Funding have
been affected by Covid with the main
income coming by donations and sale
of surplus equipment. The Charity has
been permitted to retain unutilised
restricted funds
Expenditure is linked directly to those
activities above by way of purchase of
equipment and garden supplies
This has resulted in total funds held at
the end of the period of £16,119.93
Statement explaining Para 1.22 The Charity does not hold reserves.
the policy for holding
reserves stating why
they are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £0
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 The Charity does not generate
reserves reserves. As a small charity funds
raised are invested directly into the
running costs of its activities and
objectives
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 Covid-19 has had an impact in the
uncertainties about the short/medium term on the Charities
charity continuing as a ability to manage its activities.
going concern
However, this is not something that is
expected to give long term concern to
the ongoing viability of the charity
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds Para 1.47
(including any
fundraising)
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the Para 1.46
principal risks facing the
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charity Other

Structure, Governance and Management

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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Trust Deed
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Trustees to be elected or re-elected at
methods including AGM
details of any
constitutional provisions
e.g. election to post or
name of any person or
body entitled to appoint
one or more trustees
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction Para 1.51
and training of trustees
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Other
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Reference and Administrative details

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Charity name Friends of Felling Park and Town Centre CIO
Other name the charity N/A
uses
Registered charity 1184238
number
Charity’s principal 73 Southend Road
address Gateshead
NE9 6XS
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
David White Committee
1
Member
Tom Worsley Committee
2
Member
3 Ken Keenan Park Chair
Peter Tracey Committee
4
Member
5 John Gibson Acting Chair
6
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20
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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 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 N/A for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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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

N/A

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) D White Full name(s) David White

Position (eg Committee Member Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date 07/12/2021

Friends of Felling Park

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 5[TH] JUNE 2021

Auditor: Mr G Davidson

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Friends of Felling Park

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR TO JUNE 5[TH] 2021

INCOME Restricted Funds Community Funding (Restricted) Total Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Events Income Donations Gateshead Council Funding Lottery Grant Funding Other Income Total Unrestricted Funds Total Income EXPENDITURE Administration and Office Supplies Catering and Refreshements Equipment, Hardware and Maintenance Sundries Garden Supplies Travel and Fuel Friends of Felling Park Total		AMOUNT 269.00
		269.00
		- 3,681.11 - - 982.00
		4,663.11
		4,932.11
		AMOUNT 331.00 100.11 973.45 64.98 600.65 5.75
		2,075.94

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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY Income - Restricted Funds Income - Unrestricted Funds Total Income Expenditure Surplus / (Deficit) for the Year		AMOUNT 269.00 4,663.11
		4,932.11
		2,075.94
		2,856.17

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE FUNDS AS AT 5[TH] JUNE 2021

Total Funds Summary Opening Balance Net Movement in Year Total Available Funds Available Funds as at 5th June 2021 Bank (Restricted Funds) Bank (Unrestricted Funds) Cash at Hand Total		Amount 13,263.76 2,856.17
		16,119.93
		10,000.00 5,892.09 227.84
		16,119.93

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YEAR ON YEAR COMPARISON

Income Events Income Donations Community Funding Gateshead Council Funding Lottery Grant Funding Other Income Expenditure Administration and Office Supplies Catering and Refreshements Equipment, Hardware and Maintenance Events Expenditure Garden Supplies Travel and Fuel Miscellaneous Fundraising Costs Sundries Friends of Felling Park Total Income and Expenditure Summary Income Expenditure Surplus / (Deficit) for the Year	2021 - 3,681.11 269.00 - - 982.00 4,932.11 2021 331.00 100.11 973.45 - 600.65 5.75 - 64.98 2,075.94 2021 4,932.11 2,075.94 2,856.17	2020 904.00 2,556.50 500.00 1,100.00 10,000.00 225.00 15,285.50 2020 474.84 305.09 1,042.43 1,878.30 1,524.12 7.43 - - 5,232.21 2020 15,285.50 5,232.21 10,053.29	Change (904.00) 1,124.61 (231.00) (1,100.00) (10,000.00) 757.00	Change (904.00) 1,124.61 (231.00) (1,100.00) (10,000.00) 757.00
			(10,353.39)
				Change 143.84 204.98 68.98 1,878.30 923.47 1.68 0.00 (64.98)
				3,156.27
			Change (10,353.39) 3,156.27
			(7,197.12)

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AUDITOR’S REPORT

I have prepared the financial statements of Friends of Felling Park for the year ended 5[th] June 2021 set out on pages 2, 3 and 4 from the information and explanations supplied to me.

Mr G Davidson

45 Gibbons Walk Biddick Hall South Shields Tyne & Wear NE34 9LP

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