The Severn Community Charitable Trust
Reg No. 1190695
“Supporting Wellbeing and Education in our community”
Annual Report to Trustees 2023/24 By David Purslow (Trustee)
Introduction
The Charity was formally registered on 3[rd] August 2020 with the aim to provide a focus for supporting children and young people’s education and wellbeing.
The Charity started the year with a balance of £3303.31 and had an additional in year income of £4174.10, which after expenditure for both projects and shared running and administration costs left a closing balance of £309.32. All projects are to continue in the year ahead.
Projects Overview
“Christmas Presence 2023”
The aim was to again provide vulnerable children across Shrewsbury with a little extra at Christmas in the form of a box of presents and treats. This year we worked in collaboration with Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Social Care Teams to provide parcels for all the children in Shropshire who are housed in refuges or temporary accommodation.
Funding came from a number of sources, with the bulk being a grant from the SMCA along with generous donations from individuals and Masonic Lodges across the county. This was used for purchasing presents for 250 Children aged 0-18. A group of volunteers wrapped the presents and they were delivered to the Care Team offices for distribution ready for Christmas. Donations of £3067 received against cost of £4075.61 with a shortfall of £1008.13 made up from the previous year carry forward.
Project acknowledgements: Joanna Purslow (Volunteer Co-ordinator), The Rotary Club (Book Donations), Shropshire Masons (Donations & Volunteers) & Shrewsbury Food Hub (Donations). The project also acknowledges with grateful thanks the Martin Wilson School for allowing storage and preparation to take place on the school premises.
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Severn Community Charitable Trust Reg No. NB10667020 c/o The Martin Wilson School & Early Years Centre, New Park Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2SP Tel: 01743 236520 email: tscct@martinwilson.shropshire.sch.uk
Trustees: David Purslow, Georgina Edwards, Hugh Hannaford & Joanna Purslow
Baby Stop
Now in its fourth year the project continues to grow as needs increase in the present economic climate. With the use of social media and an informative website the baby shares average 60 families a month each leaving with preloved clothes and equipment along with additional essentials such as nappies and wipes if required. Alongside the shares, the project also supports other organisations and those in touch with vulnerable young families such as the Shrewsbury Ark, Refugee support for Ukraine and the hospital Neo-Natal and Midwife teams.
The BabyStop Shares have operated each month and covered the following locations:
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Castlefields & Ditherington - The Martin Wilson School
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Sundorne – The Holy Spirit Church
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Meole Brace – Meole Brace Primary School
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Monkmoor – Crowmoor School
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The Grange – A1 Gym Lancaster Road
Administration
Over the year the school has continued to provide copying and storage space. This continues to be accommodated in a purpose fitted room in the schools nurture hub. The babystop spent £1340 in running costs this year leaving an end of year project balance of £180.97.
Appendix:
1. TSCCT Year 2023/24 Accounts
2. BabyStop Indicative costs and income
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Severn Community Charitable Trust Reg No. NB10667020
c/o The Martin Wilson School & Early Years Centre, New Park Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2SP Tel: 01743 236520 email: tscct@martinwilson.shropshire.sch.uk
Trustees: David Purslow, Georgina Edwards, Hugh Hannaford & Joanna Purslow
Appendix 1:
The Severn Community Charitable Trust Accounts – Year ending 31/03/2024
| Transaction Date |
Reference | Debit Amount | Credit Amount | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2023 | OpeningBalance | 3303.31 | ||
| 03/04/2023 | Donations(BabyStop) | 14.31 | 3317.62 | |
| 19/04/2023 | Bags | 15.1 | 3302.52 | |
| 24/04/2023 | ICT | 287.71 | 3014.81 | |
| 25/04/2023 | Shelving | 160 | 2854.81 | |
| 25/04/2023 | Shelving | 253.34 | 2601.47 | |
| 25/04/2023 | Bags | 15.59 | 2585.88 | |
| 27/04/2023 | Stickers | 36.38 | 2549.5 | |
| 02/05/2023 | Labels(BabyStop) | 10.98 | 2538.52 | |
| 02/05/2023 | Bags(BabyStop) | 11.15 | 2527.37 | |
| 02/05/2023 | Labels(BabyStop) | 17.85 | 2509.52 | |
| 02/05/2023 | Shelving | 50.66 | 2458.86 | |
| 19/05/2023 | Nappies(BabyStop) | 122.59 | 2336.27 | |
| 30/05/2023 | Donations(BabyStop) | 9.61 | 2345.88 | |
| 02/06/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 100 | 2445.88 | |
| 27/06/2023 | Domain | 28.78 | 2417.1 | |
| 03/07/2023 | Office | 54.99 | 2362.11 | |
| 03/07/2023 | Donation(BabyStop) | 48.85 | 2410.96 | |
| 03/07/2023 | Bags(BabyStop) | 15.1 | 2395.86 | |
| 03/07/2023 | Bags(BS | 36 | 2359.86 | |
| 06/07/2023 | Flags(BabyStop) | 39.1 | 2320.76 | |
| 06/07/2023 | Certificate | 20.99 | 2299.77 | |
| 07/07/2023 | Printing (BabyStop) | 139.6 | 2160.17 | |
| 21/07/2023 | Insurance | 136.64 | 2023.53 | |
| 31/07/2023 | Stationery (Christmas Presence) | 21.75 | 2001.78 | |
| 01/09/2023 | Office(BabyStop) | 287.86 | 1713.92 | |
| 06/09/2023 | Barriers(BabyStop) | 134.18 | 1579.74 | |
| 07/09/2023 | CharityEvent | 40 | 1539.74 | |
| 11/09/2023 | Nappies(BabyStop) | 125.05 | 1414.69 | |
| 21/09/2023 | Donations | 225 | 1639.69 | |
| 22/09/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 111.35 | 1751.04 | |
| 22/09/2023 | Christmas 23 | 80 | 1671.04 | |
| 26/09/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 100 | 1771.04 | |
| 26/09/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 100 | 1871.04 | |
| 29/09/2023 | Donations | 157.09 | 2028.13 | |
| 02/10/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 100 | 2128.13 | |
| 05/10/2023 | Website(BabyStop) | 142.3 | 1985.83 | |
| 09/10/2023 | Donation(BabyStop) | 126.03 | 2111.86 | |
| 09/10/2023 | Adjustment | 126.03 | 1985.83 | |
| 13/10/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 100 | 2085.83 | |
| 20/10/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 150 | 2235.83 | |
| 23/10/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 75 | 2310.83 | |
| 24/10/2023 | SMCA(Christmas Presence) | 1000 | 3310.83 | |
| 26/10/2023 | Donation | 126.03 | 3436.86 | |
| 30/10/2023 | Christmas 23 | 147.5 | 3289.36 | |
| 30/10/2023 | Donation(BabyStop) | 4.7 | 3294.06 |
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Severn Community Charitable Trust Reg No. NB10667020
c/o The Martin Wilson School & Early Years Centre, New Park Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2SP Tel: 01743 236520 email: tscct@martinwilson.shropshire.sch.uk
Trustees: David Purslow, Georgina Edwards, Hugh Hannaford & Joanna Purslow
| 30/10/2023 | Trailer Lock | 22 | 3272.06 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/10/2023 | Stationery (Christmas Presence) | 20.95 | 3251.11 | |
| 06/11/2023 | Christmas 23 | 771.81 | 2479.3 | |
| 06/11/2023 | Christmas 23 | 510.63 | 1968.67 | |
| 07/11/2023 | Christmas 23 | 57.79 | 1910.88 | |
| 10/11/2023 | THE GRAND CHARITY | 200 | 2110.88 | |
| 13/11/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 100 | 2210.88 | |
| 13/11/2023 | Christmas 23 | 7.5 | 2203.38 | |
| 13/11/2023 | Nappies(BabyStop) | 105.91 | 2097.47 | |
| 13/11/2023 | Stationery | 20.95 | 2076.52 | |
| 13/11/2023 | Stationery | 28.4 | 2048.12 | |
| 14/11/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 136.13 | 2184.25 | |
| 14/11/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 200 | 2384.25 | |
| 16/11/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 100 | 2484.25 | |
| 17/11/2023 | Christmas 23 | 290.51 | 2193.74 | |
| 17/11/2023 | Christmas 23 | 299.8 | 1893.94 | |
| 17/11/2023 | Christmas 23 | 669.38 | 1224.56 | |
| 20/11/2023 | Christmas 23 | 669.38 | 555.18 | |
| 21/11/2023 | Christmas 23 | 62.87 | 492.31 | |
| 22/11/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 100 | 592.31 | |
| 22/11/2023 | Christmas 23 | 104 | 488.31 | |
| 23/11/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 200 | 688.31 | |
| 23/11/2023 | Info Materials(BabyStop) | 64.68 | 623.63 | |
| 24/11/2023 | Christmas 23 | 54.51 | 569.12 | |
| 28/11/2023 | Christmas 23 | 237.6 | 331.52 | |
| 28/11/2023 | Christmas 23 | 15.8 | 315.72 | |
| 01/12/2023 | Nappies(BabyStop) | 82.83 | 232.89 | |
| 14/12/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 95 | 327.89 | |
| 14/12/2023 | Donation(Christmas Presence) | 100 | 427.89 | |
| 18/12/2023 | Christmas 23 | 53.83 | 374.06 | |
| 27/12/2023 | Donation(BabyStop) | 4.7 | 378.76 | |
| 09/01/2024 | Info Materials | 148.29 | 230.47 | |
| 01/03/2024 | Donations | 265 | 495.47 | |
| 04/03/2024 | Hi Vis(BabyStop) | 7.99 | 487.48 | |
| 04/03/2024 | Donation | 24.32 | 511.8 | |
| 15/03/2024 | Nappies(BabyStop) | 97.56 | 414.24 | |
| 15/03/2024 | Lapel Pins(BabyStop) | 28.9 | 385.34 | |
| 25/03/2024 | Donation | 100 | 485.34 | |
| 25/03/2024 | Website | 177 | 308.34 | |
| 25/03/2024 | Sum up payment | 0.98 | 309.32 | |
| OpeningBlance | 3303.31 | |||
| Income | 4174.1 | |||
| Expenditure | 7168.09 | |||
| ClosingBalance | 309.32 |
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Severn Community Charitable Trust Reg No. NB10667020 c/o The Martin Wilson School & Early Years Centre, New Park Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2SP Tel: 01743 236520 email: tscct@martinwilson.shropshire.sch.uk Trustees: David Purslow, Georgina Edwards, Hugh Hannaford & Joanna Purslow
Appendix 2:
The BabyStop Project Indicative Accounts – Year ending 31/03/2023
| Date | Transaction Description | Debit Amount |
Credit Amount |
Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2023 | OpeningBalance | 1326.55 | ||
| 02/05/2023 | BS LABELS 555005 | 17.85 | 1308.7 | |
| 02/05/2023 | BS BAGS 555005 | 11.15 | 1297.55 | |
| 02/05/2023 | BS LABELS 555005 | 10.98 | 1286.57 | |
| 19/05/2023 | NAPPIES 090127 | 122.59 | 1163.98 | |
| 30/05/2023 | JUSTGIVING 3177769 | 9.61 | 1173.59 | |
| 03/07/2023 | BS IKEA BAGS 090127 | 36 | 1137.59 | |
| 03/07/2023 | BAGS BS 555005 | 15.1 | 1122.49 | |
| 03/07/2023 | JUSTGIVING 3216750 | 48.81 | 1171.34 | |
| 06/07/2023 | BS FLAG BASE 555005 | 39.1 | 1132.24 | |
| 07/07/2023 | BS Posters LASERGRAPHICS LTD INVOICE NO. 39811 | 139.6 | 992.6 | |
| 21/07/2023 | BS INSURANCE 555005 | 136.64 | 855.96 | |
| 06/09/2023 | BS BARRIERS 555005 | 134.18 | 721.78 | |
| 11/09/2023 | NAPPIES 090127 | 125.05 | 596.73 | |
| 05/10/2023 | BS WEBSITE 555005 | 142.3 | 454.43 | |
| 26/10/2023 | Donation 500101 | 126.03 | 580.46 | |
| 30/10/2023 | BS LOCK 555005 | 22 | 558.46 | |
| 30/10/2023 | JUSTGIVING 3478195 THE SEVERN 7869751171810351CN | 4.7 | 563.16 | |
| 13/11/2023 | JBS NAPPIES 090127 | 105.91 | 457.25 | |
| 23/11/2023 | BS PR 555005 | 64.68 | 392.57 | |
| 01/12/2023 | BS NAPPIES 090127 | 82.83 | 309.74 | |
| 27/12/2023 | JUSTGIVING 3553398 THE SEVERN 7701285064317248CN | 4.7 | 314.44 | |
| 04/03/2024 | BS HI VIS 555005 | 7.99 | 306.45 | |
| 15/03/2024 | BS LAPEL PINS 555005 | 28.9 | 277.55 | |
| 15/03/2024 | NAPPIES 090127 | 97.56 | 179.99 | |
| 25/03/2024 | SUMUP PAYMENTS ACC MDD PID473221 | 0.98 | 180.97 | |
| 30/04/24 | Closing Balance | 180.97 |
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Severn Community Charitable Trust Reg No. NB10667020 c/o The Martin Wilson School & Early Years Centre, New Park Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2SP Tel: 01743 236520 email: tscct@martinwilson.shropshire.sch.uk
Trustees: David Purslow, Georgina Edwards, Hugh Hannaford & Joanna Purslow