Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 16/05/2022 To:15/05/2023
Charity name: Family2Family
Charity registration number: 1185207
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 PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY AND ASSOCIATED ADVERSITY IN EAST SUSSEX AND SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH PROVISION OF CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN TO FAMILIES IN NEED. |
| 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 |
Formerly Baby2Baby. Family2Family collects donations of baby and children's clothing and essential items and redistributes them to families in need in East Sussex and surrounding areas. Donations of clothing and essential items for children aged 0 - 16 years are made to Family2Family. Volunteers then sort and safety check donations ready to be gifted to families. For certain items we are unable to use donations, for health or safety reasons, therefore we use funds raised, donations and wishlists to purchase new items to meet the relevant needs. Referrals are made by professionals on behalf of families in need of support. The items requested are then put together into a carefully prepared bundle, specifc to the needs of the child(ren) and family. The professional is advised when the bundle is ready for collection, and they deliver it to the family. There is no cost to this service for professionals who refer or the families we support. |
Statement confirming Para 1.18 whether the trustees have We have had regard to the had regard to the guidance commission’s public benefit guidance. issued by the Charity We are aware of the guidance, have Commission on public taken it into account when making a benefit decision to which the guidance is relevant and have not departed from the guidance.
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making 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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| 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 | In it’s ffth year, the charity supported 717 children with essential items. Our campaign Bags4School ran throughout August 2022 and supported 336 children through provision of brand new backpacks and school stationery essentials. December 2022 saw the Christmas campaign provide brand new gifts to 400 local children who otherwise were likely to go without. The charity continued to build relationships in the local business community, securing the ongoing supportofsponsors,fundraisers and |
corporate volunteering sessions. We also welcomed an ambassador to help promote the work of the charity in local networks. The families who received support from the charity benefit from relief of financial hardship; an immediate improvement in their circumstances that can impact other areas of their life including improved mental health, relationships and capacity to engage in education.
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 | Our fnancial position improved through the year through grants, fundraising eforts and the use of premises with free rent for the frst year. Cash reserves grew by over £16,000 in the year and enabled us to support more families. We now have cash cover for rent and stafng for the next year and grants/restricted funding to use for purchases for bundles. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | Any reserves are held as cash if they are to be used, or foreseeably will be used,in thenext 48months. Forany |
| excess reserves that are not within the above category the trustees will give further consideration about how they will be utilised, deposited, invested orusedto supportothers. |
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| Amount of reservesheld | Para 1.22 | £30,599 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| 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 | Trust Deed |
| 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 | Apart from the frst charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed indefnitely by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. |
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Policies and procedures adopted 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 charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Family2Family |
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| Other name the charity uses | Baby2Baby |
| Registered charitynumber | 1185207 |
| Charity’s principal address | Crowborough Childrens Centre Green Lane CROWBOROUGH East Sussex TN62XB |
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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| Hannah Oversby- Powell |
Chairperson | |||
| Leila Parker | Secretary | |||
| Peter Morris | Treasurer | |||
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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 for N/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Name Address |
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
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
Hannah Oversby-Powell
Full name(s) Peter Morris
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Chair, etc)
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Baby 2 Baby 15/05/23
On accounts for the year ended
Charity no 1185207 (if any)
Set out on pages
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
- My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my examiner's statement attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect,:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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• the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Date: 27/06/2023
Signed: Name: Jolyon Head
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IER
December 2017
Relevant professional Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) qualification(s) or body Membership number: M21986 (if any):
Address: 1 Argyle Road Tunbridge Wells TN4 0SU
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
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IER
December 2017
Give here details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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December 2017