Annual Return Submission for Better Connected Beaconsfield
Charity Number: 1185885 Reporting Period: Financial year ended 31 March 2024 Submitted on: 25 March 2025
1. Charity Details
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Name: Better Connected Beaconsfield
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Charity Number: 1185885
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Registered Address: 123 Community Way, Beaconsfield, Bucks, HP9 1AA
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Contact Email: info@betterconnectedbeaconsfeld.org.uk
2. Financial Information
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Total Income: £2,086.64
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Donations: £0
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Grants: £2086.64
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Trading Activities: £0
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Total Expenditure: £2182.33
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Charitable Activities: £2182.33
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Fundraising Costs: £0
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Governance Costs: £0
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Assets:
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Cash in bank: £24,503.60
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Equipment: £0
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Liabilities: None
3. Trustees and Governance
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Current Trustees:
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Paul Henry (Chair)
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Christine Adali (Treasurer)
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Rev Michael Johnson (Secretary)
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Changes in Trusteeship: None during the reporting period.
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Governance Statement: The trustees have reviewed the charity’s governing document and confirm it remains up to date. The trustees have fulfilled their legal duties, including acting in the charity’s best interests, managing its resources responsibly, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Activities and Achievements
During the financial year ended 31 December 2024, Better Connected Beaconsfield, a charity focused on promoting social inclusion in Beaconsfield and the surrounding area, undertook the following activities:
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Acts of Kindness: The charity’s volunteers delivered 186 ‘acts of kindness’, defined as a specific act which provided a service or a material donation (i.e. A replacement domestic appliance) to a beneficiary.
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Befriending Program: Matched 6 volunteers with individuals at risk of social exclusion, providing companionship through regular visits and phone calls.
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Digital Literacy Workshops and IT loans: Provided 25 tablet computers to elderly individuals allowing access to the internet, video links, and word processing. We also provide training and a monthly drop-in at the local library for technical support.
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Summer Fair: Hosted an event that engaged over 200 community members, raising £2,000 to support the charity’s programs.
These initiatives align with our charitable objectives to prevent social exclusion and assist individuals in integrating into society.
5. Public Benefit Statement
Better Connected Beaconsfield has delivered public benefit in the following ways:
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Reducing Social Isolation: Befriending services have alleviated loneliness, particularly among elderly and vulnerable residents.
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Enhancing Digital Inclusion: Workshops have empowered individuals with skills to access online services and stay connected with family and friends.
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Strengthening Community Ties: Our activities have fostered a sense of belonging and improved community cohesion in Beaconsfield.
These outcomes directly support our mission and benefit the public in line with Charity Commission expectations.
6. Serious Incidents
We confirm that no serious incidents occurred during the reporting period that required reporting to the Charity Commission.
7. Declaration
We, the trustees of Better Connected Beaconsfield, declare that the information provided in this annual return is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. We have ensured compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and this submission is made within the 10-month deadline following the financial year end (due by 31 October 2024).
Signed:
Paul Henry (Chair)
Date: 25 March 2025
Better Connected Beaconsfield
UK Registered Charity No. 1185885
Statement of Assets and Liabilities March 2024
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Cash Assets (£) 31.3.2024 31.3.2023
Barclays Bank £24,503.60 £24,599.29
Cash £0.00
£24,503.60 £24,599.29
Liabilities (£)
£0.00 £0.00
Net Assets (£) £24,503.60 £24,599.29
Raised Funds and Expenditure between 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024
Total incoming £2,086.64
Total outgoings £2,182.33
Net in (out) -£95.69
Balance at 31 March 2024 £24,503.60
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Approved and signed on behalf of BETTER CONNECTED BEACONSFIELD
| Christine Adali Treasurer Date |
Paul Henry Chairperson Date |
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Independent Examiner's certification
I have examined the books and records of BETTER CONNECTED BEACONSFIELD and certify that the above statement of assets and liabilities and the receipts and payments accounts are in accordance therewith.
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