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| Summary of the purposes the charity as set out in its governing document |
of | Para 1.17 | To promote, advance and improve for the benefit ofthe public in Coquetdale and the surrounding area, agriculture, horticulture and rural crafts and skills in all their |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the |
Para 1.17and 1.19 |
The traditional annual Show was held on September 2"' and had over 600visitors and itwas generally agreed to have been a good day and well supported by the community. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have |
Para 1.18 | The trustees are mindful of the guidance on public benefit and confirm that the resources |
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| had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public |
of Harbottle Show Association are being used to the benefit ofthe public in Coquetdale and the surrounding area. |
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Performance | ||
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| Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe 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 2023 Show had a good range ofentries in all classes —sheep, horticulture, crafts and baking although there was less needlework than usual. There were the usual range of traditional sports and a falconry demonstration along with local musicians performing. This helps ensure the continuation of local traditional crafts and |
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| playing, poultry keeping and horticulture as |
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| such as photography. It also ensures the |
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| survival oftraditional local sports such as |
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| Cumberland wrestling. It brings together all |
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| segments ofthe community to celebrate |
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| Financial Review |
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| Review ofthe charity's | Para 1.21 | The association has a healthy bank balance | ||
| financial position at the end |
for its purposes and made a small profit |
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| ofthe period | (E1606)this year. There were a number | of | ||
| well-supported fund-raising events and the |
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| Show also covered its costs on the da . | ||||
| Statement explaining the |
Para 1.22 | The charity aims to hold sufficient cash | ||
| policy for holding reserves | reserves to put on two Shows so that its | |||
| stating why they are held | work can continue ifthere is a disastrous |
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| ear with no revenue. | ||||
| Amount of reserves held |
Para 1.22 | E10627 | ||
| Additional information |
o tional | |||
| In this reporting period the main sources |
of | |||
| The charity's principal sources offunds (including |
Para 1.47 | fund were the entrance fees on Show day arid fundraising. Fundraising on Show day includes the raffle, tombola and auction of |
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| any fundraising) | produce as well as donation boxes and |
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| sponsorship ofShow classes. Through the |
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| year there was a bingo session and two | pub | |||
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| Structure, Governance |
and Management | |||
| Descri tion ofchari 's trusts: |
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| Type Of gOVerning dOCument |
Para 1.2 | Constitution ofa CIO (Association Model) |
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| How is the charity | Para 1.25 | CIO | ||
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| Trustee selection methods | Para 1.25 | Trustees are appointed by decision ofthe |
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members at the Annual General Meeting |
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| constitutional provisions e.g. |
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| election to post or name of | ||||
| any person or body entitled to | ||||
| a oint one or more trustees |
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Total funds | Last year | ||||
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| Receipts | |||||||
| Donations | 686 | 385 | |||||
| Fund Raising | 2,454 | 1,049 | |||||
| Advertising | 890 | 675 | |||||
| Trade Stands | 315 | 150 | |||||
| Competition | entries | 409 | 256 | ||||
| Gate | 3,415 | 2,915 | |||||
| Field Trade | 435 | 335 | |||||
| Total receipts | 8,604 | 8,604 | 5,766 | ||||
| Payments | |||||||
| Set up | 4,047 | 4,254 | |||||
| Attractions | 1,780 | 1,159 | |||||
| Publicity | 573 | 253 | |||||
| Catering | 384 | 416 | |||||
| Other | 214 | 66 | |||||
| Total payments | 6,998 | 6,998 | 6,147 | ||||
| Net receiptsl(payments) | 1,606 | 1,606 | (381) | ||||
| Cash funds | last year end | 9,021 | 9,021 | 9,402 | |||
| Cash funds | this year end | 10,627 | 10,627 | 9,021 | |||
| Statement ofassets and | liabilities at | the end ofthe period | |||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
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| Assets | |||||||
| Reserves | in bank | 10,627 | 10,627 | 9,021 | |||
| Liabilities | |||||||
| Field rental | 250 | ||||||
| Signed by one or two trustees | on behalf of all the trustees: | ||||||
| Signatur | Print Name | Date of approval |