Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From period start date: April 2021 To period end date March 2022
Charity name: Demeter
Charity registration number: 1191266
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 | The objects of Demeter are: The relief of sickness and the perseveration and protection of health for the public benefit in the UK, Malawi and such other parts of the world as the trustees shall from time to time determine by: a) promoting the intrinsic value of quality of life by raising awareness of the positive impact that palliative care can have on the lives of people suffering from terminal illness, their family and friends; b) promoting the inclusion of pain relief and palliative care services in health systems, in particular but not exclusively by providing grants and expertise to build capacity in health care systems thereby embedding good palliative care practices and ensuring fair and equitable access to pain medication in healthcare settings for the benefit of all patients. |
| 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 |
The main activities undertaken have been to develop a project to audit morphine use in Malawi, one of the countries with the most opaque morphine usage for palliative care. Demeter has also been raising awareness of the global issue of inequality of access to morphine for palliative care through the website and social media channels. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees have had regard to the guidance issues by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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 | Demeter has successfully worked with local partner NGO in Malawi, The Palliative Care Association of Malawi (PACAM) to undertake two audits covering two regions of the country. The audits successfully gather data on morphine supply chain and usage to drive evidenced based change for policy change makers. Demeter successfully set up partnership agreement and grant making agreements. Demeter supported local partner to develop sustainable approach to data collection and evaluation. Undertaken fundraising activities that raise awareness through participating at the Brighton Christmas market and selling Christmas cards. |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Demeter successfully fundraised £200 during this period. Demeter made grants to Malawi partner Palliative Care Association of Malawi of £4,304 to undertake audits in the North and Central region of Malawi. This leaves a remaining balance of £294. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | There are no reserves due to there being no ongoing running costs at present. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None held. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | There are no reserves due to there being no ongoing running costs at present. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable at this time |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable at this time. |
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 |
Fundraising in previous year which included a crowdfunder campaign, donations through the website and online sale of Christmas cards. This year additional sales of Christmas cards and at the Brighton Christmas fair. |
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| Investment policy and objectives includingany |
Para 1.46 | Demeter has developed a partnership policy; which is the principle way Demeter wishes to achieve its objectives. Partnersneedto adhereto |
| social investment policy adopted |
the same values and principles as laid out in the partnership policy. There is also a grant making policy outlining the standards and safeguards in which partners can access and utilise funds andresourcesfrom Demeter. |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Demeter faces two key risks: - the inability to fundraise the funds to complete the fnal phase of the morphine audit in Malawi which has been mitigated through bids to funding organisations - The morphine audit fails to infuence government policy and not impacting on reduction of inequality of access to morphine. Demeter manages its risks through a standing agenda item at every trustee board meeting. We log and track mitigationsin therisk log. |
| 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 document |
| 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 | Apart from the frst charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed [for a term of two years] by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the efective administration of the CIO. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Demeter |
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| Other name the charity uses | Not applicable |
| Registered charity number | 1191266 |
| Charity’s principal address | 39 Sandown Lees, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9NZ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 |
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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| Daniel Lewis | ||||
| Jessica Melville- Brown |
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| Rachel Cottam | ||||
| Eleanor Holland |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
| Director name | ||
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| Gemma Dawson | Managing Director | |
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 |
None held |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
None held |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
None held |
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
Not applicable at this time
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) G DAWSON Full name(s) GEMMA DAWSON
Position (eg MANAGING DIRECTOR Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
7[th] May 2025