**TREVERBYN COMMUNITY TRUST** ANNUAL REPORT 2023 - 2024 ## **Our Purpose:** **Treverbyn Community Trust** will this year be celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. Over this time the team has changed, staff, volunteers and Trustees but our core focus has remained the same. Our vision is to foster a sense of community across Treverbyn and beyond, igniting community spirit and welcoming all with open arms. The pulsating hub of our charity is Treverbyn Community Hall known as the 'Hall for All'. We seek to transform people's lives through offering impactful projects, events and activities tailored to the diverse needs of our community and within everyone's reach. In the past year the Trust has also faced some challenges, funding streams have altered making it more harder to secure vital funding. Increased costs of running and maintaining the building and vehicles. However the team are dedicated to continue the important work of supporting the community. Times continue to be difficult for many residents with the effects of the “cost of living” still impacting on day to day living. ## **A few words from Gill Willson-Chair of Trustees** Every year TCT is faced with different and sometimes difficult challenges , despite this we strive to serve our community , welcoming everyone , meeting people's varying needs . The challenge for 2023-4 has been to secure adequate funding, in a competitive world to ensure we can sustain and build on the amazing work we do. Earlier in the year the Board of Trustees decided to employ a Strategy Lead . Ros Allcott took up the post in June. Ros' main focus since joining us has been sourcing and writing grant applications , supporting the team through changes and securing the future of TCT. After 5 years Carole Boag has decided not to stand again as a Trustee. Her wisdom and balanced support at Board meetings will be missed. We have welcomed Tony Davis , Caroline Moore , Shaun Moore, and Jane Leopold as Trustees, bringing new skills and prospective to the board. On behalf of the Board of Trustees I would like to say a big thank you to our outstanding volunteers who are our back bone and the team Ros, Amanda , Jen , Nick and Julia who give 100% everyday. From me personally it is a thank you to my fellow trustees for their support and commitment. **Bingo night: raising funds for Treverbyn Community Trust** ## **Our Trustees** Gill WilsonGill ProfitProfit Donald Boag Profit Jane Elton Carole Boag Doug Stewart Shaun Moore Tony Davis Caroline Moore Jane Leopold ## **Community Larder** Our Community Larder has continued to run since the closure of the main “Hub” in Roche in March 2023. Moving the operation back to Treverbyn Community Hall and utilising a smaller storage space allowed the charity to focus on the community of Treverbyn, served by a static larder open 6 1/2 hours across 4 days, this was supported by a change in Mobile larder days reducing it to just 2 days a week, reaching 4 different villages, some of which are without the provision of a local shop. This transition enabled TCT to continue supporting the most “in need” members of the local community. The charity switched from Fareshare as a supplier under this transition as it saw the need for more fresh food to be available. Working with “Gleaning” we have been collecting fresh produced picked from local farmers where produce had been rejected by supermarkets due to cauliflower being too big or too small, or cucumbers being to wonky. Our fresh supply of produce is also supported by our Tuesday Growing sessions, where “home grown produce” has been grown and picked from the Community Garden over the last year. Mobile visitors July 2023-June 24 = **1650** Static larder visitor July 2023-June 2024= **670** Donations received by visitors for the same period = **2611.06** Other income= **£2122.41** Food collected from supermarkets between July 2023-June 2024 = **417kg** Grown produce from TCT Community Garden project = **78kg** Fresh produce donated by “Gleaners between July 2023 -June 2024 = **159kg** ## **Greenspace** GreenSpace – Volunteers impress every week with their approach to maintaining and improving the outdoor areas for people and nature. The battery mower and strimmer are utilised to keep up appearances and at the same time harvest resources for the composting system. The compost has been put to great use and the vegetable garden is now no dig from edge to edge and had another productive year. The soil structure is now incredible due to the soil life and the nutrient value of the produce is evident in the flavour. The Collaborative growers tend the area beautifully. 3Acres (as it has now been measured as) has also had volunteer attention throughout the year from coppicing to fire circle rejuvenation. That the road works have led to a hardstanding is of benefit for parking for mobility challenged volunteers or beneficiaries. The idea that the Really Lovely Van can also be parked there as a comfort vehicle was tested as part of a University of the third age tour. ## **Growing** Complimenting the hard work of the Greenspace team, have been a relatively small group of likeminded locals keen to support other projects such as the Community Larder, each week a plan of preparing growing spaces, sowing seeds and caring for young plants before transferring to the main garden. Followed by dedicated nurturing until produce is ready for harvesting. Now in its second year the skills learned, and friendships made have created a wonderful session, ## **Activities:** ## The Hall social activities: This past year has seen great support at many social activities hosted at Treverbyn Community Hall. Our first Produce show in Sept 2023 following a successful year of growing saw winners of a variety of classes. Mamma Mia fundraising evening organised by regular hall hirer Tracie Baines who raised funds for United Response by running the London Marathon in 2023. A great evening was had by all feasting on traditional Greek food, music, dancing, film and a quiz. Back by popular demand Bingo evenings have also been popular, By linking with Treverbyn Academy, joint fundraising has proven to be beneficial to both. The popular Christmas Fayre and Christmas shopping trip to Exeter another popular festive event saw good numbers of attendees across the community. Raising vital funds for maintaining and general costs of running this hall. Supporting another charity Sally’s Cat rescue a first for Treverbyn in hosting a family friendly dog show. Activities such as Tai Chi Fitness classes, One Foot in the Clay’s, Greenspace have continued. We also provide Chair Exercise sessions which includes a lunch, an exercise class that has grown in numbers over the past year, on average we have 10 attendees a week. This session not only helps people get back into fitness at a level suited to those with mobility issues, but it creates friendships, helping to reduce loneliness and isolation in the community. Monthly Brunch returned, getting the community together to enjoy delicious locally sourced ingredients, the food is cooked and served by staff and volunteers and raises vital funds for the running of The Hall. ## **Art Cafe** Art Cafe An incredible year for the all-inclusive “Art Cafe”, a great example of neurodiverse individuals meeting in a safe environment, creating unique Art inspired by nature. From Homeschooled, to supported living, carers and parents and everything in between. A success of The Halls ethos in being “The Hall for All”. Accessible and affordable Art in the St Austell area is much lower than other areas of Cornwall, St Austell is the second highest town with deprivation levels at 62.2%, falling from 69.2% in 2011 (2021 Census). Data in 2023 shows just over 1700 children across Cornwall being “home-schooled”. Being able to host this weekly activity has a true meaningful impact on our visitors. Feeling safe, welcome, included and free to express as individuals and as a group gives people hope. At just £5 a session and a small pot of funding in 2023 from our local County Councillor Matt Luke TCT has been able to provide this affordable session open to all. _“Coming to Treverbyn Art Cafe helps me feel welcome and able to express myself through art that secondary school didn't”._ Art Cafe took to the road this Sumner for a taster session expanding the minds of our regulars and attracting new visitors. Par beach was the location, a short forage across the beach followed by inspired minds creating individual pieces of Art. With funding we hope to bring more opportunities to other villages encouraging everyone to give Art a go. This year had also seen an increase in home schooled youngsters and adults in supported living. Our regular Collins Friendship Cafe opens alongside the Art Cafe offering homemade cakes and refreshments met with a warm welcome by our volunteers. ## **Repair cafe:** The Really lovely van as a mobile workshop has covered nearly 1000miles and visited 57 locations. Alongside repairs for local people here at the workshop in Carloggas nearly 300 items have been repaired. The funders were so happy with the end of project webinar that they additionally funded radio interviews with BBC Cornwall and Rewind Radio, a West Briton article, and a mention on ITVs Westcountry News. Repair café outings to home education groups alongside the Chemistry outreach continue. ## **DOFE:** ## **Duke Of Edinburgh** A hugely successful (second attempt) at the Silver expedition across Bodmin Moor demonstrated the team’s resilience and skill. A huge thank you to Rachael for wonderful guidance of the group in the planning and for being the mobile support vehicle for the duration of their route. The Cornwall wide aspect has been a challenge and thanks are again due to Rachael for the administrative, and geographical, chasing of existing and new participants. We are hopeful for new sign ups to maintain momentum into next year. ## **Chemstry workshops** Linking all of the above projects has been the Royal Society of Chemistry funded: REDOX of Renewable Energy. Biochar production educates on local resilience and building soil. The repair café features batteries and corrosion. Over 20 Home Education groups have booked the van to attend their sessions. The Really Lovely Van showcases lithium battery charging by solar and the methanol fuel cell. 96 beneficiaries and counting have attended the workshop demystifying the role of electrons in the natural world with practical and useful demonstrations with everyday applications. ## **ParkPlay:** ParkPlay continues to thrive, both in numbers and enthusiasm. Essential to the success is the projects lead Karen Edens, dedicated, passionate and full of love for bringing our the best in young people and her team of volunteers. Merging with Treverbyn Academy the project is delivered in the safe and secure grounds of the academy, meeting back at The Hall for refreshments. Great friendships are forged and this continues through many of the children's school journeys. ## **Open mic evening** ## **Volunteering** A special thank you to our team of dedicated volunteers who support in many aspects of TCT, covering everything from Community Larder, Cafe and admin, to events, marketing, finance, specific projects such as Greenspace and DofE and sessions such as ParkPlay and monthly brunch. Our volunteers are the back bone of the charity and without them TCT would not be able to deliver half of our current projects. Volunteering can be such a rewarding experience, a great way to meet people in the community and make friendships. ## **Warm Hub** With continued funding in 2023 The Hall has been able to open as a Warm Hub offering a safe space, hot food, refreshments and activities created to support the improvement of mental health, mobility and general fitness. This has been achieved over 4 days a week for 50 weeks, with NHS services strained, referrals to organisations in high demand for help with utilities, housing, health care, employment and training, small grass route charities have become hubs in the heart of communities providing a "wrap around" care package. Having set up support systems during the COVID19 outbreak TCT has been well equipped with staff and Volunteers adequately trained on crisis support to provide the initial engagement to many in the community. Individuals supported in 2023/24=126 ## **Micro Library** TCT also plays host to one of ?? mobile community libraries. With a good selection of fiction, non fiction, craft, autobiography’s, children and teen books available there i something for everyone. Unser numbers from July 2023-June 2024. For more information or to sign up to the library follow the link below. Please remember to select Treverbyn Micro Library and help to keep ours running. https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-museums-and-archives/libraries/join-the-library/#form **Trevfest 2023** **Family friendly dog show 2024** **Another year of 5 star food safety rating** **Ray, Linda and Luke regular volunteers** **Charity fundraising event** **Bunting making workshop during a “Warm hub” session** **Keen growers on the Tuesday session** **Macmillan coffee morning** Registered charity number 1186284 Company number CE019546 Treverbyn Community Trust CIO Report and Unaudited Accounts 30 June 2024 Treverbyn Communlty Trust CIO Ind9Pgndent Examiners'$ Report to the Trustegs of Treverbyn Community Trust We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2024 which are sel out on the following pages. Respective responsibilities of trust80 and gxamingr The trustees ale responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Iru51ees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibility to". examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act, lo follow the procedures laid down in the general Direelions given by the Charity Commission under secbon 14515llbl of the 2011 Act, and • lo stale whether particular mallers have come lo our attention. Ba$1$ of Indopéndont &xamlnor'$ report Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions gwen 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 a150 includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and ¢onsequenlly no opinion 15 given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited lo those mallers sel out in the next slalemenl. Independent examlner's stat9ment In connection with our examination, no matter has come lo our attent'on.. 111 which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requlremenls". • to keep ac¢ounting re¢ords in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011., and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requireMenl$ of the 2011 Act have not been mel.. or 121 to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Bennett Jones & Co Chartered Accounlanls 22 Victoria Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 4QD Treverbyn Community Trust CIO Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 June 2024 Unrestrleted Funds Restrictad Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Incoming resources Voluntary income.. Donations and grants Capitsl gonl released 9,379 83,297 28,432 92,676 28,432 111,538 28,432 Activities forgeneraling funds.. Fundraising activities Investment income 3,893 3,893 1.875 Charitable aclivilies" Hall fees, cafe income elc 11,095 11,095 51,626 Total Incoming Fosources 24.367 111,729 136,096 193,471 Resources expendod Cost of generating funds 140 1,600 1.740 7,095 Charitable activities 76,804 108,059 184,863 208,454 Governan¢e costs 879 2,070 2,949 2.227 Total resourc08 èxpended 77,823 111.729 189,552 217.776 Net incomlng resources before oth•r recognl$od garn8 153,456) 153,4561 124,3051 Transfor In from Tr•verbyn Community Hall Net rnovement In funds {53,4561 {53,4561 124,305} Reconcillatlon of Funds Total Funds brought forward 137,028 137.028 161,333 Total Funds carried forward 83,572 83.572 137.028 Treverbyn Community Trust CIO Registered charity number= Company number: Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2024 1186284 CE019546 Notes 2024 2023 Fixed assets Tangible assets 253.915 285,027 Current assets t)eblors Cash al bdnk and in hand 4,164 127,130 131,294 20,563 187,672 208.235 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 157,3121 183,4771 Net current assets 73,982 124,758 Total assets less current 327,897 409,785 Creditors.. amounts fallln9 due aftor more than one year 1244,3251 1272,7571 Net assets 83,572 137,028 Capital and reserves Unreslricled funds 83,572 137,028 Total funds 83.572 137,028 The Iruslees are satisfied that the charity Is enlilled lo exemption from the requirement lo obtain an audit under section 477 Df the Companies Act 2006. There has been no requirèment for the charity lo obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities lor complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect 10 accounting records and the preparation of accounts Trustee OPM4s- R L,JiLSoA Treverbyn Community Trust CS0 Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024 l Accounting policies Basis of prgparatlon The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities'slatemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to ¢harilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reports'ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10?.) leffective 1 JanLJary 20151 Icharilies SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011. Fund accountlng Unreslricled funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtheranc8 of the general objectives of the charity. Dgsignaled fund5 are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Management Committee for a parb'cular purpose. Restricted funds are subjected lo reslriclions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal. Incoming resources All incoming resources arè included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies 8re applied lo particular categories of income.. Voluntary incom& is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Grants, where entillemenl 1$ not conditional on the delivery of specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally enliued to the grant. Donated services and facilities are included al the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts. Investment income is included when recgivable. Incoming resources from charitable Ifadin9 activity are accounted for when earned. Incoming resources from grants, where related lo performance and specific deliverables. are accounted for as the charity earns the right lo consideration by its performance. Resour¢es expended Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure lo which il relates. Costs of generating funds comprise th8 costs associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes. Charitsble expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity In the delivery of its activities and ServI￿S for ils beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directty lo such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating lo a particular activity are allocated directty, others are apportioned on an appropriate basis. Treverbyn Communlty Trust CIO Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024 Tangible fixed 8ssets Tangible Fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative dep￿CiatiOn and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, olhef than freehold land. al rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows.. Leasehold land and building improvements Plant and machinery Motor vehicles over the remaining term of the lease over 3 years over 5 years Debtors Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice pricel. less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured 31 amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubttul debts. Crèdltors Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice pricel. Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price nel of any transaction costs and subsequently measured al amortised cost determined using the eflective interest method. Provisions Provisions lie liabilities of uncertain liming or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation al the reporting dale as a result of a past event, il is probable that economlc benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount ol the obligation can be eslimaled reliably. Panslons Contributions to defin￿ contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate. Treverbyn Community Trust CEO Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024 2 Tanglble fixed assets Buildlng improvements Plant and machinory et¢ Motor vehicles Total Cost At 1 July 2023 At 30 June 2024 324,752 324,752 18,037 18,037 98,741 96,741 439.530 439,530 Deproclatlon Al 1 July 2023 Charge for the year At 30 June 2024 97,436 10,476 107,912 16.749 1,288 18,037 40,318 19.348 59.666 154,503 31,112 185.615 Net book valuo AI 30 June 2024 216.840 37,075 253,915 At 3a June 2023 227,316 1,288 56,423 285,027 3 Debtorn 2024 2023 Trade debtors Other debtors 4,038 126 19,501 1,062 20,563 4,164 4 Crodltors: amounts falllng due withln one yoar 2024 2023 Trade creditors Granls received in advan¢e Deposits received in advance Other taxes and social security costs 7,290 47,490 1,1S8 1,374 57.312 3.594 78,725 1,158 83,477 Grants received in advance refers to grant funding applied for and received by the end of the year bul not yet expended on the particular project. 5 Credltors: amounts falllng due after one year 2024 2023 Balance of capitsl granl 244,326 272,757 Treverbyn Community Trust CIO Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024 8 Designation of funds Reslricled Funds do not form part of the charity re5eNes al present. Any specific grants applied for and received, bul not wholly spent at the Balan￿ Sheet dale wll be required for defined spending in the subsequent accounting period and as such are disclosed as part of Credilofs.. Amounts falling due within one year. 7 Other Inforniatlon Treverbyn Community Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion and is based at Treverbyn Road. Treverbyn, near Slenalees PL26 8TL in Cornwall. It 18 registered at Companies House in England & Wales and also with the Charity Commission. Treverbyn Community Trust CIO Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024 8 Total resources expended 2024 2023 Costs dlroctly allocatod to actlviti0S Cafe purchases Food bag costs and consumables Activity cost3 Project delivery Crisis grant Repair café Carnping costs Staff training and welfare Uniform and protective clothing Rent and rale5 Light and heal Garden expenses Cleaning and waste removal Insurance Sofvare Repairs and maintenance Depreciation Provision for bad debts Accountaney fees Other legal and professional costs 3,802 6,731 1,428 12901 1,024 3,819 3.802 6,731 1,428 12901 1.024 3,819 584 1,190 419 1,195 5.764 882 1.463 2,659 3,504 5,472 31.112 1.000 3,130 803 5,109 2,234 1,358 2,839 2,024 1,544 2,783 3,871 239 2,745 4,710 2.431 926 3,657 2,555 7.730 33,577 1,190 419 1,195 5,764 882 1,463 2,659 3,504 5,472 31,112 1,000 3,130 3.400 803 Support costs allocatod to actlvltlos Wages and salaries Session staff Pensions Temporary staff and recruilmenl Volunteer expense$ Travel and subsistence Van running costs Telephone Postage Stationery and printing Subscriptions and licences Bank charges Interest payable Fundraising consullanls Adverb'sing Sundry 1,600 77,308 19,685 1,600 80.508 19.685 93.755 14.220 120 1,416 601 6.233 719 120 1,416 601 6.233 799 60 1.865 1,179 139 8.732 1.368 3.809 774 24 1.540 2.638 187 10 5,495 1.429 63 80 321 1.179 139 140 140 1.077 39 1,077 39 1,740 184,863 2,949 189,552 217.776 Tr8verbyn Community Trust CIO Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 30 June 2024 2024 2023 Ineorne Revenue granis Capital grant released Activities General donations Serviced room use Luvly van hire Cafè and bar Charity shop and Food Ba9 sales Renewable Heal Incentive income Salos discounts 83,297 28,432 4,7S3 9,379 S38 1,404 4.777 266 683 11,3261 132,203 97.311 28,432 9,974 14,227 ,W,619 292 4,266 7,752 743 12,0201 191,596 Dlrect costs Cafe and bar PUTchas8s Food bag costs Activity costs Project delivery Crisis grant Repair café Camping costs Van running costs 3,802 6,731 1,428 12901 1,024 3,819 5,109 2.234 1,358 2.839 2,024 1,544 2,783 3,809 21,700 6,233 23,331 Admln18trallve exp¢nso$ Employee costs.. Wages and salaries Session staff Temporary staff and recruitment Staff training and welfare Uniform and protective clothing Volunteer expenses Travel and subsistence 80,508 19,685 120 1,190 419 1,416 601 103,939 93,755 14,220 3,871 239 8,732 1,368 Premises costs.. Rent and fates Light and heat Garden expenses Waste removal and cleaning 1,195 5,764 882 1.463 9,304 2,745 4,710 2,431 926 10,812 Treverbyn Community Trust CIO Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 30 June 2024 2024 2023 General administrative expenses.. Telephone and fax Postage Stationery and printing Subscriptions and licences Bank charges nsuran¢e Sofware Fiepairs 8nd maintenance Depreciation Bad debts Sundry expènses 799 60 1,865 1,179 139 2,659 3,504 5,472 31,112 1,000 39 774 24 1.540 2,638 187 3.657 2.555 7.730 33.577 63 52.745 Legal and professional costs.. Accountancy fees Fundraising consullanls Advertising and PR Other legal and professional 3,130 140 1,077 803 5,150 3,400 5.495 1,429 168,221 196,066