2022-01-31-accounts - Cornwall Pride

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Registered Charity No. 1191003
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ANNUAL REPORT

Year Ending 31[st] August 2021 Registered Charity Number 1191003

Principal Address

Tall Trees, Tolcanre Rd, Newquay, TR7 2NQ

Trustees

Michael Honey Chair Christina Doviak Vice Chair Kathleen Jones

Governance

The organisation is an incorporated foundation with a members who are its trustees. The trustees are responsible for the planning and running of the charity. With an appointed CEO and their management team delivering the day to day running of Cornwall Pride.

The charity has 3 trustees and 1 CEO

The charity is also part of the following networks:

LGBT Consortium
UK Pride Organisers Network (UKPON)
European Pride Organisers Association (EPOA)
InterPride
National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)

Objectives of the Charity

1) To promote and support equality and diversity; advance education, elimination of discrimination and support mental health. On the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity and romantic orientation. For residents of and visitors to Cornwall, (the area of benefit) and where relevant nationally & internationally in such ways as are charitable at law, by:
a) raising the awareness of the public with regard to all aspects of discrimination in society and issues and difficulties affecting the lives of LGBTQ+ people;
b) promoting human rights (as set out in the European convention of human rights and subsequent legislation, case determinations, conventions and declarations) by raising awareness of human rights issues, promoting public support for human rights, obtaining redress for the victims of human rights abuse, and contributing to the sound administration of human rights law;

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c) advancing education of the public to eliminate all aspects of discrimination and disadvantage suffered by reasons of being LGBTQ+, including but not limited to signposting to other organisations, services or producing materials;
d) cultivating a sentiment in favour of diversity, tolerance, inclusivity and equality in particular through celebrating the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community;
e) creating opportunities that celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ identity and community that are welcoming to all;
f) supporting the mental health of the LGBTQ+ community;
g) raising awareness of LGBTQ+ local, national and international history;
h) producing publications, lectures, media, public advocacy and other means of communication;
i) running LGBTQ+ events, including but not limited to promoting and staging an annual LGBTQ+ festival;
j) to showcase the creative and artistic talents of LGBTQ+ people
k) associating with voluntary organisations, governmental, public and private bodies to develop and maximise the effectiveness of voluntary organisations run by and for LGBTQ+ people;
l) making grants and/or donations to other charitable and voluntary organisations with the object of developing an environment in favour of LGBTQ+ equality by providing information, advice and support; and
2) such other objects as are charitable under the laws of England and Wales as the trustees shall at their absolute discretion determine.

Strategy for 2021

At the start of the year the organisation set out a strategy following the aspirations of the previous trustee board.

Cornwall Pride CIO 2021 –

All actions and projects were halted by Cornwall Pride CIO, in the instance that a new bank account to hold funds and deliver projects could not be set up in the current banking restrictions within the UK amid the pandemic.

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Chair’s Summary

Though the CIO could not function because of no banking, in the past year had seen significant developments at Cornwall Pride CIC. Matthew Kenworthy Gomes volunteer has been instrumental in the development of the CIC. With strategic focus, MKG has worked to improve the public visibility of Cornwall Pride, to develop strategic partnerships with organisations that hold content, to develop standards and ensure greater focus on engagement.

Between MKG and the volunteers of Cornwall Pride they have stood in the face of overwhelming challenges because of the pandemic, to continue the work of Cornwall Pride to support the LGBTQ+ community here in Cornwall, to raise awareness and signpost to dedicated support for the community.

I would like to take this time to thank each and every single person who has supported Cornwall Pride over the last two years, attended the events and joined with us in to stand in solidarity with all marginalised groups and as a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.

I want to take time to thank our volunteers some of which are here, for giving so much of their free time to put on the events and support throughout the year and working towards the future of Cornwall Pride.

Next year it will be 50 years of Pride in the UK, where in London Pride goers not only where protesting for their rights they stood in solidarity with the Welsh miners who were striking. 50 years later we have come a long way, but we must remember how we support together in solidarity with all marginalised people. Pride is about the community working together to shine a light on societies challenges including our LGBTQ+ community.

Here’s to 2022, UK Pride 50 and Cornwall Pride 15 as a functioning Cornwall Pride CIO. I am incredibly excited on what the future holds.

Michael Honey, Chair, Board of Trustees Cornwall Pride

Annual Accounts and Treasurers Report

No accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis and since our gross income has exceeded £0 an independent examination of the charity accounts will be required a fee around £220 will be charged to complete the dormant accounts with our accountants.

Reserves Policy

Reserves are that part of a charity’s unrestricted funds that is freely available to spend on any of the charity’s purposes. Cornwall Pride CIO maintains free unrestricted reserves:

Income / Receipts Summary

Our Gross income was £0

Fundraising

Fundraising income was £0

Grants

Grants obtained: £0

Sponsorship & Advertising

Sponsorship obtained £0

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Stall fees, Catering, Fairground Fees & Bar Fees obtained £0

Cornwall Pride Bus Tour

Funding obtained £0

Collections, donation and Gift Aid Collections Obtained £0

Expenditure / Payments Summary

Our Gross expenditure was £0

Performers and Hospitality

£0.

Stage Production

£0

Structures, Fencing and Toilets

£0

Equipment Purchase £0

Accessibility

£0

Insurance

£0

Security & Medical

£0

Volunteer Management £0.

Administration

£0

Cost of Fundraising £0

Chan e Record g

Date of Change:	Changed By:	Comments:
27/11/2021		Policy approved by the Trustees

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