Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 November 2020 Period start date To 31 December 2021 Period end date
Charity name: Chernobyl Children (East Midlands
Charity registration number: 1185795
Objectives and Activities
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Summary of the Para 1.17 The relief and assistance of children
purposes of the charity and their families in Belarus and the
as set out in its Ukraine who are the victims of the
governing document 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster, in
particular by raising funds to support
the charitable work of organisations
established to: (a) enable affected
child victims to visit the UK for
recuperative breaks; (b) alleviate
social and economic hardship in
affected families.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Chernobyl Children (East Midlands)
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activities in relation to has established systems of
those purposes for the governance and liquidity during a
public benefit, in period challenged by the pandemic.
particular, the activities, Close contact has been maintained
projects or services with Chernobyl Children's Lifeline
identified in the which is the main beneficiary of the
accounts. Charity's grant making. Chernobyl
Children's Lifeline primarily exists to
bring children from Belarus and
Ukraine to the UK to breathe clean
air, eat fresh, wholesome food, and
enjoy sharing in family life. Such visits
have temporarily ceased due to the
COVID-19 travel restrictions (and
worsening political situation in
Belarus). However, the trustees have
supported other projects funded by
Chernobyl Children's Lifeline when
grants can be made without
jeopardising the sustainable operation
of the Charity.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees of Chernobyl Children
whether the trustees (East Midlands) have had regard to
have had regard to the the guidance issued by the Charity
guidance issued by the Commission on public benefit.
Charity Commission on
public benefit
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Chernobyl Children (East Midlands)
Para 1.38 has a policy on grant making which
Policy on grant making documents the background, policies
and procedures that are to be
followed when grants are made to
organisations to further the charitable
objects..
Chernobyl Children (East Midlands)
Para 1.38 does not have an investment policy
Policy on social related to investment. In the reporting
investment including year, the focus has been on liquidity.
program related As the reserves of the Charity grow,
investment the Trustees will develop a suitable
investment policy
In this reporting period Chernobyl
Para 1.38 Children (East Midlands) has been
Contribution made by operated by volunteers supervised by
volunteers a manager employed by the charity.
The volunteers support of the shop
operations during COVID-19
restrictions and uncertainty has been
critical to the sustainability of the
Charity.
Other
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Achievements and Performance
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought
a number of challenges during the
year that were not anticipated in the
Summary of the main original business-plan and projections.
Para 1.20
achievements of the During the year the Charity has been
charity, identifying the able to
difference the charity’s
work has made to the Open the Charity's shop as and
circumstances of its when national rules have
beneficiaries and any permitted.
wider benefits to society Ensure compliance with COVID-
as a whole. 19 rules on signage, social
distancing, sanitization, mask-
wearing, protecting vulnerable
volunteers and customers, etc.
Ensure the team of volunteers
were aware of and compliance
with the requirements of
working within a CIO.
Despite unprecedented operating
conditions, the Chernobyl Children
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(East Midlands) succeeded in growing its reserves; placing the Charity on a firm sustainable foundation in support of the charitable objects.
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
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 The charity is a going concern
financial position at the
end of the period
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The Charity will hold reserves to
policy for holding ensure adequate cash flow and the
reserves stating why ability to pay any liabilities that are
they are held not charged monthly.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 A minimum cash balance of £30k will
be retained in the charity current
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 No funds are in deficit
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 Not applicable
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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During the reporting year, the charity has received Council grants to The charity’s principal support the continued operation of sources of funds Para 1.47 retail businesses in the local (including any community. 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 charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution (dated 12th October
document 2019)
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Appointed by existing Trustees
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
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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 CHERNOBYL CHILDREN (EAST MIDLANDS)
Other name the charity Not applicable
uses
Registered charity 1185795
number
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| Charity’s principal address |
37 MILL STREET, CLOWNE, CHESTERFIELD, S43 4JN | ||
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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)
JON EDWARD
1
LEWIS DAY
WINIFRED LINDA 1 November 2020 –
2
ELSE 1 October 2021
RUTH NELLIE
3
STEVENSON
JACOB PEVERILL 1 November 2020 –
4
17 August 2021
STEPHEN HAYDN
5
DANDO
6 LIZ COATES
7
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10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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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 Not applicable held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for 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 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
Other optional information
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Chernobyl Children (East Midlands) 1185795
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
Period start Period end date
For the date
To
period from 1st November
31st October 2021
2020
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestrict Restricted Endowme
Total funds Last year
ed funds funds nt funds
to the to the to the to the nearest to the
nearest £ nearest £ nearest £ £ nearest £
A1 Receipts
Sales 37,122 - - 37,122 30,416
Council Grants 12,336 - - 12,336 10,341
Initial funds deposit - - - - 6,806
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income
for AR) 49,458 - - 49,458 47,563
A2 Asset and investment
sales, (see table).
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 4 47
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9,458 - - 49,458 ,563
A3 Payments
Rent
11,700 - - 11,700 8,775
Utilities
690 - - 690 1,472
Telecommunications
386 - - 386 255
Repairs and maintenance
993 - - 993 3,892
Office costs
1,203 - - 1,203 32
Travel
1,063 - - 1,063 783
Wages
1,698 - - 1,698 -
Rates
933 - 933 -
Cleaning
612 - 612 -
Insurance
452 - 452 -
Accountancy fees
- - -
Bank charges
442 - - 442 -
Sub total
20,172 - - 20,172 15,209
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
CCTV System
- - - - 1,898
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| Sub total | - | - | - | - | 1,898 | ||||
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| Total payments | 2 0,172 |
- | - | 20,172 | 17 ,107 |
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| Net of receipts/ (payments) |
2 9,286 |
- | - | 2 9,286 |
30 ,456 |
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| A5 Transfers between funds |
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| A6 Cash funds last year end |
3 0,456 |
- | 30,456 | ||||||
| Cash funds this year end |
5 9,742 |
- | - | 59,742 | 30 ,456 |
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period |
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| Categories | Details Unrestrict ed funds Restricted funds Endowme nt funds |
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| to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ |
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| B1 Cash funds | Bank Account | 59,642 | |||||||
| Till foat | - | - | - | ||||||
| Petty Cash foat | 100 | - | - | ||||||
| Total cash funds | 59,742 | - | |||||||
| Unrestrict ed funds Restricted funds Endowme nt funds |
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| Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ |
| B2 Other monetary assets |
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| B3 Investment assets | - | - | |||||
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| B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
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Fund to Amount due When due
which (optional) (optional)
liability
Details relates
B5 Liabilities Accountancy Accrual
1,267
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Signed by one or two trustees Date of
on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name approval
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Liz Coates Signature(s) Stephen Dando Liz Coates Full name(s) Stephen Dando Position (eg Trustee Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 17/11/2022