2021 ## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** Period start date Period end date 5 4 2022 6 4 **From To** ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** The Friends of White Hall Centre **Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any)** 1191557 **Charity's principal address** White Hall Centre Manchester Raod Buxton **Postcode SK17 6SX** ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
1 Andrew Collier
Christine Harrop- Chair
2
Griffiths
3 Dan Holden
4 Peter Johnston
5 Doug Jones
6 James Lowther Appointed 27.1.22
Dan Riley White Hall
7
representative
Sarah
8
Stringfellow
Marie-Claire Treasurer
9
Uhart
Jean Wharmby DCC Council
10
Member
11 Martin Wood Secretary
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March **2012** **TAR** 1 **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** **Name Dates acted if not for whole year** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of adviser Name Address** **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Memorandum of Understanding Type of governing document - (eg. trust deed, constitution) Association How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Appointed by existing trustees Trustee selection methods - (eg. appointed by, elected by) ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - relationship with any related parties; - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage March **2012** **TAR** 2 them. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document** The White Hall Centre is the first local education authority centre in the United Kingdom and opened in 1951. It is owned and operated by Derbyshire County Council as a traded service. It is estimated to have provided outdoor education experiences to over a million Derbyshire residents. It also played a crucial role in the development of outdoor education both nationally and internationally. The Friends of White Hall Centre was established in 2020. Its trustees and members are comprised of individuals who are passionate about the transformative power of outdoor education and are committed to ensuring that the White Hall Centre continues to fulfil its crucial role for the current generation of young people in Derbyshire and generations to come. March **2012** **TAR** 3 The Friends of White Hall Centre is a new charity set up to support White Hall outdoor education centre. The aim of the charity is to ensure the centre can continue to offer every child in Derbyshire the opportunity to learn the skills they need to enjoy outdoor pursuits and feel safe and confident in our countryside. **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)** Since first opening its doors in 1951, more than a million people have taken part in residential, day and outreach courses at Buxton’s White Hall outdoor centre. It was the first in the country to be opened by a local authority and is recognised as a leading influence in the development of outdoor education for children and young people in the UK. White Hall is one of Derbyshire’s rich assets. However, pressures on Council budgets have demanded that the Centre explores other avenues to continue to deliver high quality services for individuals and communities. The volunteer group, the Friends of White Hall Centre, are taking responsibility for supporting this historic centre. We aim to raise funds to help White Hall Centre support children, of all abilities, to love the outdoors and develop important skills from team working, outdoor pursuits and personal challenge. Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. March **2012** **TAR** 4 Section D Achievements and performance ## **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** After consultation with White Hall staff, The Friends concentrated efforts on raising funds to buy Stand up Paddle Boards. These were felt to be a very useful addition to the existing stock of canoes and kayaks because: 1. It is easy to learn how to paddle a SUP. Usually people can be paddling the within 15 minutes of getting on the water. This makes them more suitable for people with learning difficulties. 2. It is easy to get onto / off a SUP. This removes the fear of capsizing which can be a barrier for those learning to kayak / canoe. 3. They are easy to transport as they are light and can be deflated. 4. They are good for team building skills. 2 or 3 young people can work together to paddle a board, some larger boards will accommodate up to eight adults. 5. A fleet of paddleboards would increase White Hall’s potential capacity to operate in the summer. At present our fleet of boats restricts us to 3 groups at any one time. However we may also have to consider additional PPE (helmets, buoyancy aids, wetsuits). 6. With an adaptive seat (£40) can be used in a seated position by those with balance issues and / or those who struggle to stand. 7. With the right buoyancy aids paddle boards may be more easily accessed than a kayak or canoe for those with mobility issues Given that the children of Derbyshire have been deprived of outdoor activity, team working and confidence building activities during the various lockdowns, it is felt that this will help a great deal to remedy some of these problems. It should be particularly helpful to children from less advantaged backgrounds and those lacking in confidence. Having established this as the priority, the Friends raised money from Grant Bids and local donations, both from individuals and institutions. By the end of the year, we had bought a total of nine Stand up Paddle Boards. A number of reports from children and carers showed that these had been incredibly successful with the children, particularly those less able or confident. We are now progressing to raise funds for one large Stand Up Paddle Board which would be particularly useful for wheelchair users. We are also raising money to provide safe and secure storage for these Paddle Boards Furthermore, we are looking to replenish the general fund for March **2012** **TAR** 5 Section D Achievements and performance more day -to-day requirements, such as wet suits. ## **Section E Financial review** March **2012** **TAR** 6 The charity does not currently have a reserves policy. **Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves** **Details of any funds materially in deficit** ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: - the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); - how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. ## **Section F Other optional information** ## **Section G Declaration** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s)** C.Harrop-Griffiths **Full name(s)** Christine Harrop-Griffiths **Position (eg Secretary,** Chair **Chair, etc) Date** 5.1.22 March **2012** **TAR** 7 **The Friends of White Hall Centre charity registration number 1191557** ## **Financial statement for the period from registraton September 2020 to 31 March 2022** This financial statement covers: - (1) the 7 month period from registration with the Charity Commission in September 2020 to 31 March 2021; and - (2) the full year to 31 March 2022. ## **Period 1: 7 months from registraton in September 2020 to 31 March 2021** During this period the Charity received income of £1,025, comprising 2 donations of £1,000 and £25. There was no expenditure during this period, and no other financial transactions. ## **Bank at 31 March 2021 £1,025.** This income has been reported to the Charity Commission **Period 2: year to 31 March 2022** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Income details £ Expenditure details £
Cash donations from open day 68.19 Email hosting 73.75
Grant from Derbyshire County Council 1000.0 Web design 22.51
0
Leaflets for open day 78.50
Pens and badges for open day 128.40
T shirts for open day 30.00
Stand up paddle boards and 1260.1
accessories 0
Totals 1068.1 1593.2
9 6
Totals £
Income 1068.19
Less expenditure 1593.26
Balance for year (525.07)
Bank reconciliation £
Balance at 1 April 1025
2021
Add income 1068.19
Less payments 1593.26
Bank at 31 March 499.93
2022
Transactions Gift aid claim pending £250
outstanding at 31
March 2022
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Assets other than bank: leaflets, pens and badges, T-shirts remaining from open day 2021 PAGE 1 OF 2 Sensitivity: Internal **The Friends of White Hall Centre charity registration number 1191557 page 2 of 2** ## **Financial statement for the period from registration September 2020 to 31 March 2022 cont.** Approval by trustees [date] Audit statement: [to be completed by auditor] PAGE 2 OF 2 Sensitivity: Internal