Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1/12/2022 Period start date To: 30/11/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Ruksak 45218
Charity registration number: 1186437
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the CIO are: 1) the prevention or relief of poverty in Wiltshire by providing grants, items and services to families and individuals in need. 2) to advance in life, relieve the needs of and help young people by providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals |
| 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 |
Ruksak45218 provides essential items, ie clothing, school uniform, housing cleaning items, toiletries, school stationery, laptops, mobile phones and other electronic devices as requested via professionals. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | A guidance has been followed. |
Additional information (optional)
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | This is decided on a case by case basis. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | This is a policy that is being worked on at the present time. |
| There has a been a fantastic effort by all the volunteers, that have been |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | consistent in their approach to the objectives of the charity, many volunteers have been with the charity since the inception of the charity, they have all contributed in different ways, |
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| 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 | The charity continues to support all ages and genders in Wiltshire, there will be a greater emphasis on supporting more and more families and individuals, that are limited in being able to fully integrate with society, owing to educational issues, job aspirations and the effects of poverty and social isolation not just on them, but also on their families. Families often stay in touch and remark on how they have been assisted by Ruksak and give us feedback and regular updates on where they are in life. |
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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 | Ruksak45218 remains solvent as the needs of the clients are largely met by through donations of physical goods by the general community. Funds raised are used to manage the day to day operations and provide those goods and services not donatable. My Words– edit as appropriate. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No defined reserves are held at the end of 2023. All funds are available for used within the charity. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | At the end of 2023 no reserves were deemed necessary due to the size of the charity at the time and the provision of services directly from donated goods. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | There was no deficit at the end of 2023 and this remains true through the date of signing this document. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Martin – I don’t know whether the Castle place lease creates and uncertainty. That’s for you and Spike to consider. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Funds are provided through retail sales of donated goods and donations from the community and local businesses. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | As at end 2023 there were no investments |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Castle place lease maybe? Risks remain those common to all small charities: being the ongoing access to goods and donations. |
| 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 | CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 19 Nov 2019 |
| 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 | Martin and Spike to deal with this bit… |
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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
| Charity name | Ruksak45218 |
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| Other name the charity uses | Ruksak |
| Registered charity number | 1186437 |
| Charity’s principal address | |
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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| Michael Wilkins | ||||
| Is this Current Trustees or those inplace at the time |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None 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
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) Michael Wilkins
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date