Annual Report 2024
Dennis Sharpe Foundation
Charity Registration Number: 1192122
Registered Office
26 Trinovation Way Braintree CM7 3JN
Report of the Trustees
Structure, Governance and Management
The Dennis Sharpe Foundation is a registered charity governed by its constitutional documents and operating under the oversight of the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Trustees
During the reporting period, the Foundation has undergone a significant trustee reshuffle to strengthen its governance and operational capacity:
Outgoing Trustee:
- Teresa Laviniere (resigned)
Incoming Trustee:
- Kelly McNeil (appointed)
Activities and Achievements
The trustees acknowledge that the Dennis Sharpe Foundation has not been active in its charitable activities for the past several years. During this dormant period, the charity has
maintained its legal obligations while the trustees have been working to address operational challenges and strategic direction.
Current Status and Future Plans
With the recent trustee reshuffle, the Foundation is now better positioned to resume its charitable activities. The new trustee brings fresh perspective and commitment to advancing the charity's objects. The trustees are optimistic that this change in leadership will enable more productive operations going forward.
The Foundation remains committed to its charitable purposes and the trustees are actively working on plans to reactivate the charity's programmes and initiatives in the coming year.
Financial Review
The charity has maintained dormant accounts during this period, with minimal financial activity. Full dormant accounts are filed separately with this annual report in accordance with charity law requirements.
Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations. This includes:
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Ensuring the charity's resources are used in accordance with its objects
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Maintaining proper accounting records
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Preparing annual reports and accounts
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Ensuring compliance with charity law and regulations
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
Declaration
This report was approved by the trustees on [DATE] and signed on their behalf by:
Trustee Name: _______
Signature: _______
Date:
Dormant Accounts for the Year Ended 20th June 2025
Dennis Sharpe Foundation
Charity Registration Number: 1192122
Registered Office
26 Trinovation Way Braintree CM7 3JN
Statement of Financial Activities
For the Year Ended 20th June 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total [CURRENT | Total [PREVIOUS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | YEAR] | YEAR] | |
| Income | ||||
| Donations and | £0 | £0 | £0 | £ 0 |
| legacies | ||||
| Charitable | £0 | £0 | £0 | £ 0 |
| activities | ||||
| Other trading | £0 | £0 | £0 | £ 0 |
| activities | ||||
| Investments | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total Income | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Expenditure Raising funds | £0 | £0 | £0 | £[PREVIOUS AMOUNT] | | Charitable activities | £0 £| | Total Expenditure | £0 | £0 | £0 | £[0] |
| Net Income/(Expenditure) | £0 | £0 | £0 | £[PREVIOUS NET] | | Transfers between funds | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | | Net Movement in Funds | £0 | £0 | £0 | £[PREVIOUS NET] |
Balance Sheet as at 20th June 2025
[CURRENT YEAR] [PREVIOUS YEAR]
| Fixed Assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tangible assets | £ 0 | £ 0 |
| Investments | £ 0 | £ 0 |
| Total Fixed | £ 0 | £ 0 |
| Assets |
| Current Assets | | | | Debtors | £[AMOUNT] | £[AMOUNT] | | Cash at bank and in hand | £[AMOUNT] | £[AMOUNT] | | Total Current Assets | £[TOTAL] | £[TOTAL] |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | | | | Creditors | £[AMOUNT] | £[AMOUNT] | | Net Current Assets | £[TOTAL] | £[TOTAL] |
| Total Assets less Current Liabilities | £[TOTAL] | £[TOTAL] |
| Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year | | | | Long term creditors | £[AMOUNT] | £[AMOUNT] |
| Net Assets | £[TOTAL] | £[TOTAL] |
Funds of the Charity
[CURRENT YEAR] [PREVIOUS YEAR]
| Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|
| Funds | ||
| General funds | £ 0 | £ 0 |
| Restricted Funds | £ 0 | £ 0 |
£ 0
£ 0
Total Funds
Notes to the Accounts
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation: These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2019) and the Charities Act 2011.
Dormant Status: The charity has been dormant during the reporting period with no significant financial transactions.
2. Dormant Period
The charity has been dormant for the year ended [END DATE]. During this period:
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No income was received
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No expenditure was incurred
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The charity maintained minimal bank balances to keep accounts operational
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No charitable activities were undertaken
3. Trustee Remuneration
No trustee received any remuneration during the year. No expenses were reimbursed to trustees.
4. Related Party Transactions
There were no related party transactions during the year.
5. Future Plans
Following the trustee reshuffle during the year, the charity plans to resume active operations in the forthcoming year.
Independent Examiner's Report
[If required based on income thresholds - may not be needed for dormant accounts]
Approval
These accounts were approved by the trustees on 20th and signed on their behalf by:
Trustee Name: _______
Signature: _______
Date: _______