Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 02/12/2021 Period start date To 01/12/22 Period end date
Charity name: Arts and Crafts Community Centre
Charity registration number: 1191455
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Arts and Crafts Commnity Centre’s aims are to provide a wide range of arts and crafts opportunities for the local community to experience. At the core is the promotion of the health and wellbeing benefits borne out of the associated social interaction intrinsic to sharing skills and ideas. |
| 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 |
During our second accounting year, 02/12/21 to 01/12/22, despite still encountering difficulties in securing a lease for permanent premises strength of local support and interest encouraged us to forge ahead and begin a programme of arts and crafts courses for the local community. Grant funding was secured in December 2021 which enabled us to put on a series of 11 courses for a total of 104 students. The cost to students was a nominal refundable deposit, which most chose to donate to the charity rather than accept a refund. The grant enabled us to purchase equipment and materials necessary for the courses as well as to keep for future community use. Two further courses were held at low cost to students without the benefit of grant funding for a total of 12 students. A weekly Craft Club was started in April 2022. The Craft Club has continued to grow and is very beneficial to local residents in creating a happy and welcoming space for community crafting and friendship. |
| The charity hired space and hosted h.Art open studios for 10 days during September. The majority of the 14 artists taking part were local. The event was well attended and supported by visitors to the area as well as those closer to Ewyas Harold. It gave good opportunities for people to engage with the artists and learn more about their crafts and working practices. A Christmas Craft Fair was held in a village venue, giving the opportunity for 23 local artists and craftspeople to sell their wares. A florist offered 2 courses during the event for people to make either a table centre piece or a wreath. The event was well attended. |
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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 | The Trustees have full 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 | ||
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We remain a charity that does not give grants. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | We have not been able to provide the dedicated space for social prescribing due to the slow progress of obtaining the lease on our permanment premises. However, the thriving weekly craft club is fulfilling a need to combat social isolation and encourage community engagement. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Currently the Charity is being run by the 4 Trustees as we have not secured a lease on our permanent premises. Support and voluntary help has been forthcoming in helping to raise funds and in taking part in the running of events held so far. During the financial year we added 102 Friends to our Charity. Friends are sent monthly newsletters to keep them informed of the Charities progress and programme of events as well as being invited to participate in the running of activities. Once we are able to move into our premises we anticipate that the Friends will play a vital role in helping to run the craft centre. |
Other
Achievements and Performance
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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 | The Arts and Crafts Community Centre has been successful in it’s aim of providing affordable arts and crafts learning experiences for the local community. As well as the learning opportunities, local artists and craftsmen have been able to benefit by sharing their knowledge and skills to an engaged group of students. This has heighted interest in crafts that students were not previously exposed to. All the courses have been well received and participants enjoyed learning in a relaxed and safe environment. The weekly Craft Club offers an important role in combating rural social isolation. |
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| 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 | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Arts and Crafts Community Centre has a healthy bank balance. Outgoings were £7,048.92 higher than Income this financial year, although that can be partially explained by the repayment of 2 £5,000 loans (given during 2020/21 financial year) from Trustees towards the unsuccessful purchase of alternative premises. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Arts and Crafts Community Centre holds no reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | As a new Charity we are fund raising to deliver a service to the community. Currently, we do not have the funds to set aside reserves. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
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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
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charity Commission scheme. |
| 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 as a new charity the exsiting Trustess look to individuals within the community whose skills will be of benefit to the charity. |
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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 | Arts and Crafts Community Centre |
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| Other name the charity uses | Ewyas Harold Craft Centre |
| Registered charity number | 1191455 |
| Charity’s principal address | Old King Street Farm Ewyas Harold Herefordshire HR2 0HB |
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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| Amanda Huntley | Chair | |||
| Angela Thoo | Treasurer | |||
| Fiona Witcher | Membership Secretary |
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| Ann Booth | Minutes Secretary and Social Media |
Started | ||
| CareyGodwin | Secretary | Resigned 11/1/22 | ||
– 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)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Accountant | Golden Valley Accountancy |
Unit 4, Westwood Industrial Estate, Hereford. HR2 0EL |
| 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