Charitable Incorporated Organisation
CABS-Cardiff
Trustees’ Annual Report for the Year ended 31-Aug-2020 Charity registration number: 1187019
1 Objectives and activities
The objects of the charity, as stated in its governing document, are:
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To relieve the needs of the adults with learning disabilities, in particular but not exclusively, in Cardiff, by the provision of basic skills training to facilitate their engagement in ordinary social activities with increased confidence and to provide educational opportunities that will increase their visibility and reduce their social isolation.
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To advance education for adults with learning disabilities, in particular but not exclusively, in Cardiff.
2 Achievements and performance
2.1 Activities before COVID-19 Epidemic
2.1.1 Learning Clubs
During the period of this report, CABS-Cardiff grew to provide 3 Learning Clubs a week for adults with a learning disability. They gradually increased the number of people participating or joining the waiting list. The Friday Club proved popular and we contemplated offering a second a second session. There was obvious overall progress as people developed in confidence and some great individual successes were evident in the achievements of participants.
In December 2019, a number of members of the Friday Learning Club had attended the Festive Brass Concert given by the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
2.1.2 Science Week
Our bid for funding for British Science week was successful and the three Learning Clubs in the week beginning 9[th] March 2020 became Science Clubs. Unfortunately, these were our final sessions before the COVID-19 lock-down
2.1.3 Music Club
We intended to expand our offerings, starting with a Music Club. We had identified a tutor and a suitable space. The first session was in the February half-term. However then COVID-19 hit.
2.1.4 Virgin Money Heart of the Community Fund
CABS-Cardiff had been one of the three local charities selected for the local Virgin Heart of the Community Fund to be voted for by visitors to the Cardiff Lounge. We heard in March that we had been voted first, which meant that we received £2,000 in April. The money was for an Awards Day, which we had planned for July. COVID had meant that it couldn't happen#
2.1.5 New Website
The Good Alliance chose CABS-Cardiff to receive a free re-design of the CABS-Cardiff website. It went live in December 2019 and we received many positive comments about it.
2.2 Activities after COVID-19
The increasing numbers of cases of Covid-19 during March meant that the British Science Week sessions were the last in person Learning Clubs. It was a difficult decision to make at the time, but we all felt it to be the right one. The National Lockdown announced the week later proved we had made the correct decision.
2.2.1 Keep Safe, Keep Learning
By May, 2020 it was apparent that the in person Learning Clubs were not going to meet for some time we initiated comes Zoom sessions. Only a relatively small number of the people who had
attended the in person Learning Clubs had access to technology and/or support to actively participate. For those who could attend, it has been very popular and successful.
The nature of the interactions using Zoom mean we are all learning how to use this technology well. It does need a higher staff/volunteer to client ratio to make the sessions successful but people are enjoying this very much.
3 Financial review
The primary funding source of the charity is funding awards. We are also very grateful for individuals who have donated as and when they can and for those who feel able to donate regularly.
When we applied for funding, we included an element for venue hire. During the period of this report, we were able to use Cardiff Council premises without cost which has allowed us to build up reserves. The funding bodies have agreed for us to hold onto these reserves and use for other costs in the future.
During the COVID-19 epidemic we have held far fewer Learning Club sessions than we had planned so have accrued funds. Those organisations who have awarded this money have agreed that we can hold onto them and use them in the future.
| £ | |
|---|---|
| Incoming Resources | 3259 |
| Resources Expended | 7276 |
| Net income | -4017 |
| Balance at start of year | 36,244 |
| Balance at end of year | 32,227 |
Full financial statement attached
4 Structure, governance and management
CABS-Cardiff started on 1st September 2018. and became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). It was incorporated on 18th December 2019. It is a registered charity in England and Wales (number 1187019) and operates under a constitution adopted upon incorporation. Its only voting members are its charity trustees.
The charity is managed by trustees. The trustees meet several times a year and are in regular contact remotely.
Trustees who served during the during the year under review were:
| Name | Role | Appointed |
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| Dr Margaret Elizabeth Collins, | Chair | 01-Sep-2018 |
| Rebecca Jane Ballard, | Treasurer | 01-Sep-2018 |
| Rosemary Gleeson | Trustee | |
| Jayne Morgan | Trustee | |
| Pauline Mary Wakeham | Trustee |
5 Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | CABS-Cardiff |
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| Other name the charity uses | Community Adult Basic Skills Cardiff |
| Registered charity number | 1187019 |
Charity’s principal address
112 Ely Road, Cardiff CF5 2DA
6 Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the above report Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Signature: Name: Position
Rebecca Jane Ballard
Treasurer
Financial Statement
CABS-Cardiff
For the year ended 31 August 2020
| Financial Statement CABS-Cardiff For the year ended 31 August 2020 |
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|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | |
| Income | ||
| Donations | 759.04 | 3,575.55 |
| Funding Award(s) | 2,500.00 | 36,990.00 |
| Total Income | 3,259.04 | 40,565.55 |
| Cost of Sessions | ||
| Direct Expenses | - | 28.94 |
| Equipment | 271.28 | 309.54 |
| Room Hire | 105.00 | 1,120.00 |
| Tutor Fee | 6,360.00 | 2,475.00 |
| Total Cost of Sessions | 6,736.28 | 3,933.48 |
| Balance before Admin Costs | (3,477.24) | 36,632.07 |
| Administrative Costs | ||
| Advertising & Marketing | 23.98 | - |
| Audit & Accountancy fees | 199.50 | 76.66 |
| Bank Fees | - | 61.54 |
| Entertainment-100% business | - | 7.34 |
| General Expenses | 53.41 | 233.90 |
| Insurance | 262.93 | - |
| Telephone & Internet | - | 7.99 |
| Total Administrative Costs | 539.82 | 387.43 |
| Operating Balance | (4,017.06) | 36,244.64 |
| 2020 | 2019 | |
| Cash Balances | ||
| Santander CABS | 32,209.20 | 35,952.19 |
| Petty Cash | 420.93 | 229.76 |
| Cash Float for payments at sessions | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Total Cash Balances | 32,680.13 | 36,231.95 |
Financial Statement CABS-Cardiff