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## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** **Name Dates acted if not for whole year** March **2012** **TAR** 1 ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of adviser Name Address** ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Type of governing document Constitution - (eg. trust deed, constitution) Association How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Appointed through recruitment process Trustee selection methods - (eg. appointed by, elected by) ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - relationship with any related parties; - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** March **2012** **TAR** 2 TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF SEFTON AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS. IN **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in** FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, **its governing document** THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER: TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR COOPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS ...................................................................................................... ................. ...................................................................................................... .................. ...................................................................................................... .................. ...................................................................................................... .......... March **2012** **TAR** 3 The trustees have due regard to the Charity Commissions guidance concerning public benefit To this end the trustees have supported and advised the Management Team concerning the professional establishment and daily running of the Community Hub, including Health and Safety, Inclusion. Covid Risk Assessments, Daily Health and Safety Risk Assessments, responsivities for maintenance and security of the building. **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)** The trustees have also taken steps to ensure as far as is reasonably practicable the personal safety of staff and volunteers as they work in an area that is plagued by violent organised gangs. Activities delivered and developed during the period to meet the objects of the constitution and the needs of the residents include: - Distributing thousands of items of food and essentials for those affected by the pandemic and for those who live in long term poverty - Emergency aid for those fleeing domestic abuse with nothing - Providing a safe space for those in danger from Domestic Abuse or from violent organised gangs - Delivering online and telephone support to those living in isolation during the pandemic. - Delivering on-line qualifications during the pandemic ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** The contribution to our activities by volunteers during the period have meant the difference in keeping families and individuals fed or them going without Our team of volunteers has increased by 50% and demonstrates the care and kindness of the local people You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. March **2012** **TAR** 4 ## Section D Achievements and performance Ourt main achievement during the period is our speedy and sustained performance during the pandemic, supporting our community to survive this very difficult time Increasing the number of volunteers, keeping morale high and performance high Responding at any time of the day and night to those families fleeing Domestic Abuse providing clothing, food, essentials, toys and baby products, providing emergency to families whose homes have been firebombed by former partners and/or the gangs Securing funding to allow is to carryout this work and remaining financially solvent. Organising and staffing out telephone and social media support for those living in social isolation Making and recieving referrals to statutory service when appropriate fo child and adult r safeguarding concerns, those displaying severe and mental health illness including suicidal thoughts and ideologies Supporting residents to make claims for Universal Credit and keeping them in food and essentials during the waiting time. March **2012** **TAR** 5 Section D Achievements and performance **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** ## **Section E Financial review** March **2012** **TAR** 6 ## **Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves** Reserves are carried forward to the next financial year to be spent on running costs **Details of any funds materially in deficit** ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: - the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); - how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. ## **Section F Other optional information** ## **Section G Declaration** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s)** M.Spanner **Full name(s)** Mark Spanner **Position (eg Secretary,** Trustee **Chair, etc) Date** 21/01/2022 March **2012** **TAR** 7 IN YOUR SHOES CIO FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS for the YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2021 IN YOUR SHOES CIO Contents Page No Charity Details Accountants Report Income & Expenditure Account Balance Sheet IN YOUR SHOES CIO Reference andAdministrative Infomiation Principal Activity Provision of a community hub to support local residents Charity registration number.. 1189145 Address." 100 Moss Lane Litherland Liverpool L217NJ Tel." 07969 431043 Officials Trustee Trustee Trustee & Chairpetson L Goldsmith M Spanner A Johnston Secretary M Philpott Accountants Fostets Accountants Bankers Barclays Page 1 IN YOUR SHOES CIO ACCOUNTANTS REPOR T for the YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2021 In acconyance with instructions given to us we have prepared, without canying out an audit, the AGcounts of the above-named for Ihe year ending 31st March 2021 from the books and receipts, infom7ation and explanations afforfed us by our client. Black Horse Chambers 231 Elliott Street Tyldesley ManGhester DA29 8DG Fosters Accountants Charte￿d AcGountants Tel." 01942 887666 August 2021 Page 2 IN YOUR SHOES CIO INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2021 2021 2020 INCOME Grants Main Grants Sefton 12.712 10.000 Grant Scape steve Morgan Foundat Govid Response John Moore Foundation 1.428 76,179 22.094 3,000 55.913 7.140 4,667 27,707 Other Income Recycling Revenue Room Hir8 104 2.080 58.Q97 1,324 29,031 less EXPENDITURE ages Hardship Funding Events & Excursions Management & Training Fees Rent 10.613 22,425 4, 761 1,376 8.249 3,000 1,045 1,838 3, 702 2,283 373 564 8,111 Water & Waste 1.351 Heal & Light Travelling Expenses Hub R&furbishmenl Costs Telephone & Inlemet Public Dability Insuran Accountancy Bookkeeping & Payroll Legal & PfrDfessional Advertising, Postage & Stationery Computer Costs Volunteer Expenses Bank Charges Cleaning & Hygiene Sundry Expenses Depreciation Disposal of Fixed Assets 832 790 467 658 810 870 180 420 767 875 308 181 105 28 426 939 370 96 629 266 55,350 29,465 PIET RESUL T FOR THE YEAR 2. 748 (434) Page 3 IN YOUR SHOES CIO BALANCE SHEETas at 31st March 2021 2021 2020 FIXED ASSETS T8ngNble Assets 1.090 1,460 CURRENfASSETS Sank Account 3.186 3.186 489 489 CREDITORS Trade Creditors & Accwals 1.200 1,200 1,620 1,620 NET CURRENT ASSEfs/(LIABIUTIES) 1.986 (1, 131) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 3,076 328 RESERVES Reserves bthd Movement the Year 328 2,748 762 (434) 3.076 328 ON BEHALF OF THE MANAGEMENT COMhllTTEE We approve these finanual statements in rnspect of the year ending 31st March 2021 M Philpott.... Date Date ................................ Page 4 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/** Charity Name In Your Shoes **members of On accounts for the year** 31/3/2021 **Charity no** 1189145 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) **Report to the trustees/ members of** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **DD / MM / YYYY** 31/03/202131 . **Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. **Independent** [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to **examiner's statement** undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. _Delete_ [ ] _if not applicable._ NOT APPLICABLE I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed:** J.Leigh **Date:** 01/09/2021 **Name:** Janice Leigh **Relevant professional** Not Applicable **qualification(s) or body** **Oct 2018** 1 **IER** ## **(if any):** **Address:** 16 Sandhurst Court 3 -5 South Promenade Lytham ST Annes FY8 1LS ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . **Oct 2018** 2 **IER**