Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 29/04/2020 Period start date To 30/04/2021 Period end date
Charity name: Sibling Support
Charity registration number: 1189271
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | ||
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| SORP reference |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Preserve and protect physical and mental health and relieve suffering amongst young persons affected by the death of a sibling by providing appropriate and/or specialist information, advice and support through the provision of resources and access to a community of persons similarly affected |
| 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 |
In this first year of operation Sibling Support has appointed a board of Trustees, registered with the Charity Commission and carried out a number of fundraising activities. In the year leading to 30April 2021 Sibling Support raised funds from Donations (£735) from two Organized Fundraising events, namely the Brighton Marathon and a Sponsored Skydive event (£4998). Sibling Support received two Grants (£7050). The funds were used to produce and print Sibling Support specific booklets which were distributed to several Schools and General Practitioners (£1960) Funds were also used to produce content for the new sibling support website (£1000) |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees have reviewed the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We couldn’t do our work without the invaluable support of volunteers. From those that offer their time and advice, to others who carry out admin tasks, such as posting our mindfulness boxes. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
| 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 | In its first full year of operation as a registered charity Sibling Support has already started to become known in the sector. Thousands of our specially designed resources have been sent out to charities, families and other organisations (like schools and children’s hospices). We know from the feedback we have received that they’re making a valuable impact on the lives of siblings. Our aim to be sibling specific has been welcomed by many organisations in the bereavement sector, some of whom have asked the charity to provide tailored information about how siblings can be supported. We’ve also contributed to the wider sector, with our animations being used in various NHS services |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| inancial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity has £7266 in cash funds available at year end |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Zero |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The board will agree a policy on holding reserves in the next financial year. In the first year of operation the charity has focused on growing its initial finances using different income streams and has no employee wages to pay currently |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | Foundation model | |
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | Trustee application is an open process. Applications from suitable candidates are welcome and anyone wishing to apply to be a trustee that fits the given criteria will be considered. New Trustees can be selected at a trustee meeting, in which 50% or greater of trustees will agree to a new appointment. When considering the selection criteria for an appointment as a charity trustee, the current board will take into account the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| 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 | Sibling Support |
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1189271 |
| Charity’s principal address | The White House, 2 Meadrow, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3HN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | Nicolas Robinson | Chair | ||
| 2 | Callum Fairhurst | |||
| 3 | Sascha Williams | |||
| 4 | Rod Garnham | |||
| 5 | Simone Pinto | Treasurer | ||
| 6 | Janet Rand | |||
| 7 | Jonathan James | |||
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets 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
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Signature(s)
Full name(s) [Simone Pinto ]
Position Treasurer
(eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 04.01.2022
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