Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Jan 2021 Period start date To Jan 2022 Period end date
Charity name: Making Mum Proud CIO
Charity registration number: 1189496
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance in life and relieve the needs of young people whom have suffered the bereavement of a parent or guardian through: - the provision of support and mental health wellbeing activities, - supporting young people to sustain in their education through mentoring and peer support, and by; - providing financial assistance to young persons to support them in their education during times of bereavement and resulting hardship |
| 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 |
Over the past year, MMP has been fundraising and developing systems and processes in place for robust governance. Projects and services will be implemented in year 2. No money have been provided to the fund yet and it remains on the Just Giving page. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In developing the systems and processes to govern MMP, trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. This includes risk management, inclusivity and consistency with purpose. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | In development, if the allocations we will be applying for grants. Due to Covid this has been more difficult. |
| N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We have two celebrity ambassadors to raise awareness and monetary donations to MMP. The ambassadors are volunteers and spend an average of 2-5 hours a week on promoting MMP and meetings with our trustee team. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 has raised awareness of bereavement and the challenges that young adults face after the loss of a parent or legal guardian in their life. - We have built a strong community and support network for young adults. - We are working on finalising the fund for Brunel University students. - The charity has secured multiple sources of financial donations. - It is anticipated the beneficiaries will benefit from February 2022 onwards. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | MMP was keen to launch with £10k but Covid has had an adverse impact on the public’s income. The charity has had to be more creative as to how it raises funding as well as the value of the sums that will be awarded to recipients. The revisions remain consistent with thepurpose of the charity. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | One of our trustee’s took part in a charity boxing show which raised around £2k. There may be a follow up match in 2022. This is more than the target of £1k anticipated and this is banked with Just Giving |
| N/A |
Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | £5220 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | The charity has not allocated grants to recipients yet. The board will decide on reserves early2022. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Reserves will be held for Legal regulations and Marketing purposes. No monetary reserves are held topaytrustees or volunteers. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
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where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Just Giving donations and fundraising events. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Covid has had a detrimental effect on the public’s disposable income. Covid has also increased the number of potential beneficiaries of the fund. The principal risk is demand outweighs donations. The board has committed to develop a strategy with action plan to mitigate this. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
n/a | |
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| 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 | 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 | Trustees were selected based on experience and profession. |
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 | Trustees are trained using resources by the Charities Commission, Small Charities Coalition, charity digital etc. Decisions are made with majority consensus during meetings that are held monthly. All legislative changes will be reviewed by the Trustee team at meetings and they will be implemented. All GDPR guidelines are kept up to date and in line with regulations |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | We have a simple organisation structure. We have a Chair Trustee and three other trustees. Trustees are volunteers/unpaid. There are no renumerated staff yet. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The charity is working closely with The Brunel University Foundation to pilot the allocation of funding, measuring impact, developing publicity to raise further funds for implementation to a network of universities in the future. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | MakingMum Proud CIO |
|---|---|
| Other name the charityuses | N/A |
| Registered charitynumber | 1189496 |
| Charity’s principal address | 8 School Lane Orsett GRAYS |
Essex RM16 3JS
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahil Vohra | ||||
| TiffanyBright | ||||
| Nick Mazzotta | ||||
| Harpreet Mangat | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Sahil Vohra | ||
Chair Trustee |
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| 31/12/2021 | ||
| 31/12/2021 |