Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From April 1 2022 Period start date To March 31/23 Period end date
Charity name: The Alan Ball Foundation
Charity registration number:1191831
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 advance in life and relieve needs of young people through the provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, design to improve their conditions of life. Providing grants to support activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate on society as mature and responsible individuals. |
| 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 | Funds given to young people to participate or provide equipment to participate in all areas of sport of the performing arts. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees have read necessary publication issued by the Charity Commission |
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| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Grants are awarded where funds are available this is granted through application request . |
N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment The Alan Ball Foundation do not have any volunteers Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 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 | The Alan Ball Foundation have funded projects and activities to benefit young people. Donations to a dance stdio rebuild in East London. Paid for yearly subs for two Southampton FC women’s players who’s families suffered financial hardship through covid. Donated funds to supply football kits to un U15 team to take part in the Gothia World Cup. Easing finical situations in communities allows young people to participate in sport or the performing arts in a safe environment without finical stress. |
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N/A Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 N/A Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 N/A Other N/A |
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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 charity has concerns that funding through fundraising and donations is getting harder |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Alan Ball Foundation currently do not hold any reserves |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0.00 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We were set up to donate to organisations or individuals only if funds are available |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | ABF has no staff or core cost operations |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Fund raising and donations have become increasing difficult and going forward we are looking at how we can continue the charity to be successful in what it was originally set up to do. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | n/a at the moment |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Raising enough finds to support those we wish to benefit . |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Charitable Incorporated Operation | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO 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 | The charity was set up with family members to honour fathers’ legacy |
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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 | The Alan Ball Foundation |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | NO |
| Registered charity number | 1191831 |
Charity’s principal address 7 Wallington Drive, Chandlers Ford , Hampshire, SO53 1TR
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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| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Keely Allan | ~~(if any)~~ | ||
| Miranda Byrne | ||||
| James Ball | ||||
| Jeniffer Todd | ||||
| Michael Kurn | ||||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted rf not forwhole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A |
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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 |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
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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
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) Keely Louise Ball Position (eg Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 12/8/24