Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 6[th] April 2024 Period start date To 5[th] April 2025 Period end date Charity name: Flowergate Old Chapel CIO Charity registration number: 1191162
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | • To support the advancement of Unitarian and Free Christian beliefs in accordance with the principles of Unitarianism as defined in the constitution of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches and • To benefit the residents of Whitby and the surrounding area by associating with them, local authorities and voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance the residents education and social welfare and providing facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation; and • The preservation and maintenance of Flowergate Old Chapel for the benefit of the inhabitants of Whitby and the general public including use for the prevention and relief of poverty and the provision of training and work space.use |
| 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 |
• Income is derived from live giving and grants and is used for maintenance of the building, religious activities, recreation and education. • The licence arrangement between Flash Company Arts Ltd CIC (FCA) and Flowergate Old Chapel CIO (FOCCIO), has continued throughout the year enabling FCA to use the building for small community arts activities. This has included Whitby Community Choir rehearsals and performances, Whitby Folk Festival events in August 24,<br>rehearsal and performance space<br>for local musicians and community<br>meetings. These took place until the<br>beginning of February after which<br>the building was closed for a few<br>months for both FCA activities and<br>chapel monthly services in<br>readiness for pew removal and re-<br>flagging of much of the floor.<br>•<br>Our monthly services continued on<br>the 1stSunday of each month<br>throughout the year until February<br>24.• The Annual visit of Unitarians from Scarborough, Stockton and Newcastle took place in August. Discussions took place with North Yorkshire Planning Authority and Scarborough Conservation officer concerning the removal of pews, the use of a permeable membrane under any new flooring and the importance of replacement being like for like. We were granted consent to remove the central pews and pew platform and re-flag the area with York stone, following some months of discussion and consultation. Our AGM took place on 28th November 2024. Three members and all trustees were present. Apologies were received from 6 members. Claire Lee was re-elected as Secretary, Neill Warhurst as Treasurer and Margaret Kirk as Chair. Preliminary discussions took place about the future of the CIO which will be further considered in the coming year. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Throughout the year and in accordance with the charity’s purposes, the trustees have acted with regard to Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. |
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Additional information (optional)
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All the trustees are volunteers and Claire Lee, as lay leader of the chapel, gives her services voluntarily. |
| 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 | The licence arrangement with FCA has continued. This has resulted in more small arts events and activities being provided for the community in accordance with the objects of the charity. See details above. We see the use of the building by FCA and its aspiration to provide more arts and educational activities for the community as a significant achievement. We believe these activities will flourish and expand once pews have been removed and space opened up to facilitate freedom of movement. The monthly services are attended by a small congregation as well as visitors throughout the spring and summer months. |
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Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 N/A Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Flowergate Old Chapel CIO are in a stable financial position at the end of the accounting period. Day to day costs are low with our Licensee ‘Flash Company Arts’ meeting utilities costs. Membership and service collection fees provide a steady trickle of income. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Some cash is held at bank to allow for day- to-day maintenance and upkeep of the building. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | TBC |
| 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 | There are no current financial concerns about the ability of Flowergate Old Chapel CIO to continue as a going concern. |
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| 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 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Association |
| 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 | Elected by members |
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| 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 | Flowergate Old Chapel CIO |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1191162 |
| Charity’s principal address | Flowergate Old Chapel 1A Flowergate Whitby YO21 3BA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee |
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Margaret Kirk | Chair | From 4 September ~~2020~~ |
~~(if any)~~ Members of the charity |
| Claire Lee | Secretary | From 4 September ~~2020~~ |
Members of the charity | |
| Neill Warhurst | Treasurer | From 10 December ~~2021~~ |
Members of the charity | |
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
Dates acted if not for whole year
Trustee name
| The British and Foreign | From 4 September 2020 | |||
| Unitarian Association | ||||
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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 Name Address adviser
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
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