Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 05/04/2020 Period start date To 04/04/202 1 Period end date
Charity name: South West School of Worship
Charity registration number: 1184988
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 | The advancement of the Christian faith, in particular by the provision of training in Theology of Worship to include online training resources and coaching sessions designed to train people, develop their musicianship and explore key leadership values and skills with the aim of promoting Christian worship. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particu- lar, the activities, projects or services identified in the ac- counts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 | We provide a school training programme which takes place each academic year. Year 1 commenced in September 2019 and included: 3 in person training days, 3 we- binar teaching sessions and 3 coaching sessions with a member of the SOW team. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have received the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit. |
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SORP reference NA Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
NA Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment NA Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers NA Other
Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic The South West School of Worship was unable to operate any teaching days throughout this period. We instead provided a free-of-charge teaching and networking events on-line to encourage all Worship Leaders in the South West who were Summary of the main working hard, providing on-line services for achievements of the charity, there congregations identifying the difference the Para 1.20 charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
Achievements and Performance
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| Achievements against ob- jectives set |
Para 1.41 | NA |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | NA |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | NA |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s fin- ancial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charities income for the period was £0Spending for that period totalled £1,491leaving an account balance of £4,922. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The only money held is what we have re- maining in the account after all the costs of running the school of worship have been deducted. The remaining balance will be utilised over the next year of operating the school. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | NA |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | NA |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
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| Explanation of any uncer- tainties about the charity continuing as a going con- cern |
Para 1.23 | NA |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | NA |
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| Investment policy and ob- jectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | NA |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | NA |
| Other | NA |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity consti- tuted? (e.g unincorporated associ- ation, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is a CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any con- stitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees were formed out of a group of in- dividuals who had come together around a shared vision to see local church worship teams resourced, enabled and trained. This group became the trustees of the School of Worship and have all remained in post. |
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| Policies and procedures ad- opted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the char- ity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any re- lated parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name South West School of Worship
| Other name the charity uses | NA |
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| Registered charity number | 1184988 |
| Charity’s principal address | 39 GIFFORD PLACE PLYMOUTH PL3 4JA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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Lara Elizabeth Moore |
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| Jonathan James Darren Hudson |
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| Robert Josiah Gillespie |
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| Rebekah King | ||||
| Paul Worth | ||||
| Claire Worth | ||||
| Amy Symons | ||||
| Arthur James Moore |
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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 | |
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| NA | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
NA |
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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 |
NA |
Details of arrangements for NA 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
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) Jonathan James Darren Hudson Position (eg Sec- Chair retary, Chair, etc) Date 06 /03/ 23