Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 11/09/2022 Period start date To 31/07/2021 Period end date
Charity name: Independent Cadet Force
Charity registration number: 1191244
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To help and assist young people between the ages of 8 and 18, especially but not exclusively through leisure time activity, within a military based format, to develop their physical, emotional and mental capacities so that they may grow and develop into full maturity and into upstanding individuals and outstanding members of society. |
| 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 |
To offer an outlet for children in our immediate geographical area, to learn new skills based around a military format training syllabus. In addition to this, there is much interaction within our local and wider community where we offer assistance to other organisations and charities. Our annual calendar contains events throughout the year where we offer our time and help to others. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustee’s can confirm that they have had regard to all guidance issued by the Charity Commission in relation to 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
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | As a Charity, we rely solely on the contribution made by our volunteers. Other Volunteers come from many different backgrounds and provide much support and experience to the Organisation and those that we support. We are very lucky to have a strong team of Volunteers within our organisation. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | Since opening our doors following the easing of ‘Lockdown Restrictions’ in England, we have seen a very positive interest in our organisation, from both Children and Adults alike. We have more than achieved in terms of our membership, gaining nearly 30 new Cadets within the space of 3 months. Our membership continues to be at this number with regular new applications made. We have seen great progress in our Cadets, with many having gained great confidence and new skills. There have been occasions where a child have gained a lot within themselves, so much so that this has been fed back to us by parents and school teachers. We have had the backing and support of our Cadets’ Parents, with many choosing to help out at our events. In addition, our charity Name is being spread wide within the community, with an emphasis on how we are ready and willing wherever possible to help further within the community. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set
Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives 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 | For our first year, our financial position was fair, considering we were starting a brand now organisation as well as dealing with the uncertainty of COVID and ‘Lockdown Restrictions’. This meant that Grants and other means of raising monies were not available to us. However, due to the generosity of our volunteer team and their families, we were able to raise the funds required to purchase what was needed to begin operations when we were allowed. This meant that we did not fall into any deficit financially. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We actively state that any monies raised go to providing more to our Cadets. This means subsiding trips and events along with the purchasing of new equipment and sundries to give them a more rounded experience. Any monies held are done so due to the cost of larger future projects, such as minibus maintenance or building maintenance. However, any Cadet and Volunteer part of the ICF can request monies to be spent where the committee feels it is right and appropriate to do so. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | During this financial period, the amount of reserves held was no more than £500. |
| 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 | We do not have any uncertainties for the charities future, in fact we see a very bright future. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Public donations and subscriptions are our main source of income. In addition, where our organisation supports a public event, we are allowed to fundraise during said event. |
| 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
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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 | 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 | Currently, our board of Trustees is very small, consisting of just 2 people. However, we are looking to change this in the next financial period. At this time, an election will be held following a period of application of specific roles within the board of trustees. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Independent Cadet Force |
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| Other name the charity uses | ICF |
| Registered charity number | 1191244 |
| Charity’s principal address | 36 Padnell Avenue Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 8DT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| BradleyCox | Chairman | |||
| Damien English | Trustee | |||
– 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 n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a 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 |
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| 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
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Damien James Charles English | ||
Trustee |
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| 23/05/2022 | ||
| 23/05/2022 |
| Independent Cadet Force | No (if any) | ||
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| Receipts and payments accounts | CC16a | ||
| 11/09/2020 For the period from |
To | 31/07/2021 |
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | ||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 30 2,303 287 - - - - - 2,620 - - - 2,620 1,643 44 52 38 376 300 - - - 2,453 - - - 2,453 167 - - 167 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ 30 2,303 287 - - - - - 2,620 - - - 2,620 1,643 44 52 38 376 300 - - - 2,453 - - - 2,453 167 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
| Cadet Subscriptions | 30 | - - - - - - - - - |
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| Public Donations | 2,303 | - | |||
| Havant LotteryDonations | 287 | - | |||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
2,620 |
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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Uniform Purchases |
1,643 | - - - - - - - - - - |
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| Carriage Fees | 44 | - | |||
| Stationary | 52 | - | |||
| Advertising | 38 | - | |||
| Website HostingFees | 376 | - | |||
| TrainingAids | 300 | - | |||
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| **Sub total ** | 2,453 | - | |||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 167 | - |
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| 167 | - |
167 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
23/05/2022
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Bank Account Safe Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 120 - 47 - - - 167 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Damien James Charles English |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| Damien James Charles English | 23/05/2022 | ||
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
23/05/2022
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