Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date .Day 01 From Period end date Day To 31 Month 12 Year 2020 01 2020 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Grindon Church Community Project CIO Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1189916 Charity's principal address Grindon Church Community Project, Galway Road, Grindon Sunderland Postcode SR4 8JZ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole ear Chair Rev. Dr. David Whiting Miss J Buckle Mrs M C Whiteoak Mr J G Whiteoak Mrs J A Nelson Mr T Hudson Mrs L Hudson Mrs C Ritson Miss B Mitchell Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Treasurer Secretary Vice Chair 10 From September 2020 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, Description of the charity's trusts Type of governing document Constitution overnance and mana ement How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods Appointed by Trustees - usually cop-opted and confirmed at next Annual General Meeting. Additional governance issues (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where No serious incidents have occurred during the period covered by this report. 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 Ob"ectives and activities The Objects of the Charity are to: Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document a) Enable and promote access to the arts, sports, gardening, performance, volunteering, community development, training, and other such wellbeing activities, as well as provide faith support to benefit the inhabitants of Grindon and the surrounding areas without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, nationality, age, disability, race and/or ethnic origin, or of political, religious or other inions, b associatin to ether the said inhabitants and the TAR March 2012
statutory authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance wellbeing and education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation, leisure- time occupation, and worship with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants; b) Maintain the physical buildings of and access for the community to a community centre (hereinafter called "the Centre") (whether alone or in co-operation with any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these objects; c) promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined by the trustees and management committee in advancement of these objects. Although the project is established in accordance with Christian principles. It is open and available to people of all faiths or none. It shall not be aligned with any political party. With regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit the following activities have been undertaken: Provision of a Community Centre as a focus for the activities of groups and a focus for the support of people in the local area and further afield. This support includes practical help in the form of food and clothing banks, advice sessions and signposting to sources of further help, especially in the current pandemic where peoples needs may change unexpectedly and rapidly. Support groups were given space free of charge to enable attendance by those on limited income. 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) Providing a welcoming safe place in which to be, to reduce social isolation, to learn and improve health and mental wellbeing. Where possible reducing social isolation, encouraging physical activity, provision of welfare and activities to promote mental health and wellbeing were continued remotely where needed and socially distanced when allowed. Additional details of objectives and actlvities (Optional information) TAR March 2012
During the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns we were unable to open the premises to the public but Trustees and a small group of volunteers were able to arrange and provide practical support to members of our community and user groups. This included team members ( mostly volunteers) working remotely and using digital means to connect and provide group and one to one support. When permitted we welcomed new volunteers to be part of the work here and many benefitted from being able to reconnect with others when the rules allowed. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking, policy programme related investment. The Charity's practical work is primarily run by volunteers at all times and this did not change during the restrictions. contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012
Section D Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Achievements and performance 2020 was an extremely challenging year as all of our User groups had to cancel meetings for months on end. During the period between lockdowns we supported several groups who wished to begin meeting again in smaller numbers with social distancing and good sanitisation provision and cleaning processes to Local Government required standards. Our volunteers ensured we adhering to all Covid19 rules throughout the year, making modifications to the building, its use and providing equipment and materials necessary to keep everyone safe. Our contribution to the welfare of the community increased over this time and more campaigns to protect the environment and maintain sustainability were developed to be extended to encourage the community in these areas. Recent indications are that we are maintain and building back to pre- Covid levels of support and activity in more recent times. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review We endeavour to maintain an operating reserve of 6 months core expenditure in accordance with Charity Commission advice, but the reduced level of income during Covid19 has eroded that figure of late. We plan to restore the reserve level during 2021-2022 Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit None Further financial review details (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where An internal financial review is planned to be carried out at the beginning relevant about: of the next financial year i.e. 2021. 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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Mavis Cathrine Whiteoak Secretary oh Graham hiteoak Vice Chair Date 30/1112021 TAR March 2012
Grindon Church Community Project No. 1189916 Receipts and payments accounts
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Section A Receipts and payments
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
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A1 Receipts
Grants 27,299 20,366 - 47,665
Donations 1,870 - - 1,870
Fundraising 253 - 253
Hall Hire 3,443 - 3,443
Investment Income 5 - 5
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32,870 20,366 - 53,236
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Total receipts 32,870 20,366 - 53,236
A3 Payments
Charitable Activities 2,781 7,416 - 10,197
Utilities & Insurance 4,783 1,646 - 6,429
Cleaning & Maintenance 10,736 2,946 - 13,682
Administration 8,609 - - 8,609
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Sub total [ 26,909 ] 12,008 - 38,917
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Total payments 26,909 12,008 - 38,917
Net of receipts/(payments) 5,961 8,358 - 14,319
A5 Transfers between funds - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 3,177 11,667 - 14,844
Cash funds this year end 9,138 20,025 - 29,163
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| Section B Statement | of assets and liabilities at the end of | of assets and liabilities at the end of | the period | the period |
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| B1 Cash funds | Treasurer's Account Reserve Account Community Chest/SIB Garden Digital Skills SpaceHive/UFO/Art Synod Grant Account Total cash funds |
to nearest £ 1,376 7,762 - - - - 9,138 |
to nearest £ - 598 2,344 991 7,130 8,962 20,025 |
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Grindon Church Community Project Charity No. 1189916
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Grindon Church Community Project (the Charity) for the year ended 31 December 2020.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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 examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
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.
Signed:
Name: Jeff Ledger
Qualification: Chartered Certified Accountant
Address: 56 Belle Vue Park West, Sunderland, SR2 7SB
Date: 30 November 2021