Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 06/04/2020 Period start date To 05/04/2021 Period end date
Charity name: The Independent Birth & Education Trust - TIMBET
Charity registration number: 1184791
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Advancement, training, education, CPD, Research in IM Practice. Advancement of health & welfare of all families who need an Independent Midwife. |
| 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 |
Support of birth choices by paying travel expenses to IMs who have offered service for free (gratis time). Paying for private services not available in NHS to support families in breast feeding or birth choices. Supporting current campaigns which are directly supporting Independent Midwifery practice and supporting Independent Midwives to access appropriate legal support in investigations. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All Trustees are sent by post, a copy of te charity commission guidance documents by company secretary. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Would need Trustee discussions and vote. No grants issued in this financial year. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Non taken |
| Para 1.38 | TIMBET has no volunteers at this time. |
Contribution made by volunteers NA Other
Achievements and Performance
| 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Para 1.20 | Due to the corona virus pandemic, yet again Timbet Charity has supported families who’s birth choices were withdrawn. Support given to set up and run the IMUK Conference, which was then postponed to 2022. Support of an IMs legal fees for an NMC investigation. Private Tongue Tie division Birth Trauma debriefing. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | See Below |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Due to the Corona Virus pandemic, most charity fund raising was again abandoned. Some face to face began in the latter part of 2021 at ARM conference. Trustees were seconded to support NHS 111 & 119 services. Planning will begin in 2022 for face to face workshops. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | NA |
| Other | NA |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Completed by Timbet Treasurer |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No Reserves held |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | NA |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not In Deficit |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Plans to continue as the covid pandemic eases and able to plan face to face fundraising. |
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 | Easyfundraising – 54 subscribers GoFundMe platform Facebook birthday contributions Promotion at Conferences. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Nil Achieved due to pandemic. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The Global Corona Virus pandemic has continued to cause difficulties in face to face fundraising. Opportunities began to be advertised during November 2021. More are planned for 2022 |
| 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 | Selections were made by need and experience. No further trustees added this year. No changes |
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 | No new trustees. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Timbet Charity will be working closely with Independent Midwives UK, a social enterprise and membership organisation of Independent Midwives. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | IMUK – Social Enterprise. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | TIMBET |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | The Independent Midwifery Birth & Education Trust |
| Registered charity number | 1184791 |
| Charity’s principal address | 17 Long Row Ditherington Shrewsbury SY1 4DF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hill | Treasurer | 06/0/2019 | ||
| Amanda Garside | CompanySecretary | 06/09/2019 | ||
| Kemi Johnson | Trustee | 30/09/2019 | ||
| Judith Barnett | Trustee | 06/09/2019 | ||
| Amanda Burleigh | Trustee | 06/09/2019 | ||
| Jane Ashwell Carter |
Chair / Trustee | 06/09/2019 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name NA
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| NA | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets NA held in this capacity Name and objects of the NA charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for NA 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NA | ||
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
NA
Other optional information
NA
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
| Date | Invoice | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th April 2020 | Stripe | £78.48 | |
| 6th May 2020 | Paypal | £540.00 | |
| 21st May 2020 | Amazon | £5.00 | |
| 27th May 2020 | Easy Fundraising | £80.99 | |
| 30th June 2020 | Stripe | £44.17 | |
| 15th July 2020 | Paypal | £578.72 | |
| 21st August 2020 | Easy Fundraising | £80.30 | |
| 28th August 2020 | Paypal | £519.10 | |
| 21st September 2020 | Paypal | £100.00 | |
| 22nd October 2020 | BCMY | £5.00 | |
| 30th October 2020 | Paypal | £135.59 | |
| 16th November 2020 | Easy Fundraising | £36.58 | |
| 11th February 2021 | Amazon | £7.79 | |
| 31st March 2021 | Easy Fundraising | £20.24 | |
| Total | £2,231.96 |
| Date | Invoice | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th April 2020 | Starbots | £459.60 | |
| 1st May 2020 | Hiscox | £13.53 | |
| 6th May 2020 | Starbots | £459.60 | |
| 15th May 2020 | IMUK | £78.48 | |
| 1st June 2020 | Hiscox | £13.53 | |
| 1st July 2020 | Hiscox | £13.53 | |
| 15th July 2020 | IMUK | £44.17 | |
| 21st July 2020 | Expenses for Amanda | £161.00 | |
| 21st July 2020 | Expenses for Jane | £84.00 | |
| 3rd August 2020 | Hiscox | £13.53 | |
| 2nd September 2020 | Givey Charity | £525.00 | |
| 2nd September 2020 | Hiscox | £13.53 | |
| 1st October 2020 | Hiscox | £13.53 | |
| 1st December 2020 | Hiscox | £14.80 | |
| 3rd December 2020 | Paypal Payment | £1.34 | |
| 4th January 2021 | Hiscox | £14.76 | |
| 21st January 2021 | Expenses for Jane | £150.00 | |
| 1st February 2021 | Hiscox | £14.76 | |
| 1st February 2021 | Paypal Payment | £15.68 | |
| 8th February 2021 | Expenses for Kemi | £150.00 | |
| 1st March 2021 | Hiscox | £14.76 | |
| 1st April 2021 | Hiscox | £14.76 | |
| Total | £2,283.89 |
| Balance at | 06/04/2020 | £780.15 |
|---|---|---|
| Income | £2,231.96 | |
| Expense | £2,283.89 | |
| Balance at | 05/04/2021 | £728.22 |
Checked against Bank Statement
Checked against Bank Statement