Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 21/06/2024 Period start date To Period end date
20/06/2025
Charity name: Bare Necessities
Charity registration number: 1190827
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN ENGLAND BY PROVIDING UNDERWEAR (PANTS, SOCKS & BRAS) & SANITARY ITEMS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HOMELESS OR DESTITUTE AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY AMONG PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR ARE OTHERWISE DESTITUTE. |
| 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 |
BUYING UNDERWEAR & SANITARY ITEMS & DISTRIBUTING THEM AMONG THE HOMELESS IN CITIES WHERE WE ARE RUNNING CAMPAIGNS = Cambridge, St. Neots, Peterborough & Bury St. Edmonds at the moment. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All Trustees 'have regard' to 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 Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 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 | 1955 pairs of pants/socks have been DONATED through 6 charites/outreach groups in Cambridgeshire and sufolk. Those groups are: CCH JIMMYSWINTER COMFORT 3 PILLARS BURY DROP IN CROSSWAYS |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | has been conducted |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Any reserves are held to allow for the bulk purchase of underwear and sanitary items which is usually a high cost. We need to order by the container load therefore need in excess of ten thousand pounds. with this we will be able to expand our work to other cities. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At the time of return: £1958 |
| 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 where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| 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: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO - FOUNDATION |
| 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 | Individuals with a passion for ending poverty in the UK among the homeless and destitute |
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 |
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| 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 | BARE NECESSITIES |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | ITS PANTS |
| Registered charity number | 1190827 |
| Charity’s principal address | 65 Nightingale Isleham Ely CB7 5SL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Nam e of pers on (or body ) entitl ed to appo int trust ee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Mackintosh |
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| AnthonyPearson | ||||
| Robin Pearson | ||||
– 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 adviser Name Address 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.
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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) MTMACKINTOS
H
Full name(s) Matthew Todd
Mackintosh
Position (eg Trustee/Chair
Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Date
15/04/2026
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| Date | Details | Transaction T In | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/06/2025 | JUSTGIVING 4548201 BARE NECES | Inward Payme | 0.47 |
| 16/06/2025 | Pearson Anthony DONATION | Inward Payme | 20 |
| 16/06/2025 | Pearson Robin PEARSON JUNIOR | Inward Payme | 20 |
| 11/06/2025 | A ARZUMANOVA A ARZUMANOVA/BN | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 11/06/2025 | P ELBRO ALEX ELBRO | Inward Payme | 2 |
| 10/06/2025 | Card Purchase KHOSIERYLTD | Card Transaction | |
| 10/06/2025 | Card Purchase KHOSIERYLTD | Card Transaction | |
| 02/06/2025 | JUSTGIVING 4468189 BARE NECES | Inward Payme | 11.51 |
| 02/06/2025 | LYNCH S J CHARITY | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 02/06/2025 | BRAND S+D MONTHLY S BRAND | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 02/06/2025 | DOCTOR MRS GILL GILL | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 28/05/2025 | TONKINSON R RICHT | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 22/05/2025 | MS MINNS DIANA | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 21/05/2025 | JUSTGIVING 4494633 BARE NECES | Inward Payme | 2.84 |
| 15/05/2025 | Pearson Anthony DONATION | Inward Payme | 20 |
| 15/05/2025 | Pearson Robin PEARSON JUNIOR | Inward Payme | 20 |
| 12/05/2025 | P ELBRO ALEX ELBRO | Inward Payme | 2 |
| 12/05/2025 | A ARZUMANOVA A ARZUMANOVA/BN | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 01/05/2025 | BRAND S+D MONTHLY S BRAND | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 01/05/2025 | DOCTOR MRS GILL GILL | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 30/04/2025 | LYNCH S J CHARITY | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 28/04/2025 | JUSTGIVING 4402563 BARE NECES | Inward Payme | 11.51 |
| 28/04/2025 | TONKINSON R RICHT | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 22/04/2025 | Card Purchase KHOSIERYLTD | Card Transaction | |
| 22/04/2025 | MS MINNS DIANA | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 15/04/2025 | JUSTGIVING 4417502 BARE NECES | Inward Payme | 2.84 |
| 15/04/2025 | Pearson Anthony DONATION | Inward Payme | 20 |
| 15/04/2025 | Pearson Robin PEARSON JUNIOR | Inward Payme | 20 |
| 11/04/2025 | P ELBRO ALEX ELBRO | Inward Payme | 2 |
| 11/04/2025 | A ARZUMANOVA A ARZUMANOVA/BN | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 01/04/2025 | DOCTOR MRS GILL GILL | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 01/04/2025 | BRAND S+D MONTHLY S BRAND | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 31/03/2025 | JUSTGIVING 4348296 BARE NECES | Inward Payme | 11.51 |
| 31/03/2025 | LYNCH S J CHARITY | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 28/03/2025 | TONKINSON R RICHT | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 25/03/2025 | JUSTGIVING 4373305 BARE NECES | Inward Payme | 2.84 |
| 24/03/2025 | MS MINNS DIANA | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 17/03/2025 | Pearson Anthony DONATION | Inward Payme | 20 |
| 17/03/2025 | Pearson Robin PEARSON JUNIOR | Inward Payme | 20 |
| 11/03/2025 | P ELBRO ALEX ELBRO | Inward Payme | 2 |
| 11/03/2025 | A ARZUMANOVA A ARZUMANOVA/BN | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 10/03/2025 | Gohil Tejesh CHARITY | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 03/03/2025 | JUSTGIVING 4294497 BARE NECES | Inward Payme | 11.51 |
| 03/03/2025 | BRAND S+D MONTHLY S BRAND | Inward Payme | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2025 | DOCTOR MRS GILL GILL | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 28/02/2025 | LYNCH S J CHARITY | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 28/02/2025 | TONKINSON R RICHT | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 24/02/2025 | MS MINNS DIANA | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 18/02/2025 | JUSTGIVING 4306954 BARE NECES | Inward Payme | 2.84 |
| 17/02/2025 | Pearson Anthony DONATION | Inward Payme | 20 |
| 17/02/2025 | Pearson Robin PEARSON JUNIOR | Inward Payme | 20 |
| 11/02/2025 | P ELBRO ALEX ELBRO | Inward Payme | 2 |
| 11/02/2025 | A ARZUMANOVA A ARZUMANOVA/BN | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 10/02/2025 | Gohil Tejesh CHARITY | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 03/02/2025 | JUSTGIVING 4242837 BARE NECES | Inward Payme | 11.51 |
| 03/02/2025 | DOCTOR MRS GILL GILL | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 03/02/2025 | MELODY BROOKER Melody B | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 03/02/2025 | BRAND S+D MONTHLY S BRAND | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 31/01/2025 | LYNCH S J CHARITY | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 28/01/2025 | TONKINSON R RICHT | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 22/01/2025 | MS MINNS DIANA | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 21/01/2025 | JUSTGIVING 4257586 BARE NECES | Inward Payme | 2.84 |
| 15/01/2025 | Pearson Anthony DONATION | Inward Payme | 20 |
| 15/01/2025 | Pearson Robin PEARSON JUNIOR | Inward Payme | 20 |
| 13/01/2025 | P ELBRO ALEX ELBRO | Inward Payme | 2 |
| 13/01/2025 | A ARZUMANOVA A ARZUMANOVA/BN | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 08/01/2025 | Gohil Tejesh CHARITY | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 07/01/2025 | Card Purchase HMRC GOV.UK COTAX | Card Transaction | |
| 02/01/2025 | BRAND S+D MONTHLY S BRAND | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 02/01/2025 | MELODY BROOKER Melody B | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 02/01/2025 | DOCTOR MRS GILL GILL | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 31/12/2024 | LYNCH S J CHARITY | Inward Payme | 10 |
| 30/12/2024 | TONKINSON R RICHT | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 23/12/2024 | JUSTGIVING 4200377 BARE NECES | Inward Payme | 11.51 |
| 23/12/2024 | MS MINNS DIANA | Inward Payme | 5 |
| 645.73 |
Out 1245.6 94.02 124.56
100.11 1564.29