Section C: Notes to the accounts Trustees’ annual report for the period
Period start date 0 1 0 4 2 2 Period end date 3 1 0 3 2 3
Charity name THE ROOST
Charity No (if any)
1 1 9 2 1 9 9
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public, in part, but not exclusively, young people in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England. To do this through provision of recreational and leisure activities and support. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public beneft, in particular, the activities, projects or services identifed in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Infrastructure: installation of a cabin in our outdoor space, to provide shelter for meetings and activities. Chaplaincy: provision of chaplaincy services in one sixth form. Community: provision of food and resources for activities onCommunity days,held once amonth. |
| Statement confrming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission onpublic beneft |
Para 1.18 | Yes, the trustees have had regard to the guidance. |
Additional information (optional)
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| SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers | Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
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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 benefciaries and any wider benefts to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 |
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| Achievements against objectives set | Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
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Financial Review
| SORP reference |
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| Review of the charity’s fnancial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Bank balance stood at £29,413.82 in credit. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Chaplaincy funds are hypothecated for Chaplaincy post. Grant received, hypothecated for purchase of cabin and materials. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | All funds will be paid to the chaplaincy post and cabin project. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | Para 1.22 | We are still a young charity, all monies are being invested in our set-up. |
| Details of fund materially in defcit | Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a goingconcern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| 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 |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | SORP reference |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.gunincorporated 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 | Election by resolution at Trustees meeting. Agreed by majority. Quorum is 2 trustees or nearest number to 1/3 of trustees. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charityworks |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties | Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Roost |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1192199 |
| Charity’s principal address | 1 Barns Farm Netherwitton Northumberland NE61 4NW |
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(if any) |
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| Elizabeth Rookwood | Leader and Founder | ||
| Lindsey Taggart | Safeguarding Officer | Founder | |
| Michael Carson | Treasurer | Founder | |
| Sarah Keith | Founder | ||
| Tara Russell | Chair | Founder | |
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Reference and Administrative details (cont)
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| N/A | ||
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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 |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
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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) Rev Elizabeth Rookwood
Position (eg Secretary, Leader and Founder Chair, etc)
Date 16.01.2024
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THE ROOST INCOME / EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR PERIOD 1[st] Apr 2022 to 31[st] Mar 2023
| COSTS | £ |
|---|---|
| Salaries | 10,850.00 |
| Training | 300.00 |
| Facilities | 3,207.80 |
| Insurance | 326.48 |
| IT / Website | 40.00 |
| Accounts / Payroll | 358.00 |
| Bank Charges | 72.00 |
| Pastoral Care | 1,394.66 |
| Events | 789.81 |
| Networking | 423.01 |
| TOTAL COST | 17,761.76 |
| INCOME | |
| B/fwd balance | 10,077.11 |
| Donations | 16,145.45 |
| Grants | 10,920.00 |
| Chaplaincy | 10,000.00 |
| Bank Interest | 33.02 |
| TOTAL INCOME | 47,175.58 |
| BALANCE | 29,413.82 |
Certified in accordance with accounting records
Rachel Coundon 03.05.2023