Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: 01/04/2023
To: 31/03/2024
Charity name: The Roost
Charity registration number: 1192199
Company number: CE023260
Objectives and activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified 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 on Community days, held once a month. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes, the trustees have had regard to the guidance. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main Para 1.20 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.
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Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set
Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial review
| Financial review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Bank balance stood at £21,678.87 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, |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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Para 1.47 The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.46 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted
Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? for example limited company, 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 | 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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Para 1.51 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 charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties
Other
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | The Roost |
|---|---|
| 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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Elizabeth Rookwood |
Leader and Founder |
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| Nicola Taylor | 1 Dec 2023 | |||
| Michael Carson | Treasurer | Founder | ||
| Sarah Keith | Founder | |||
| Tara Russell | Chair | Founder | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| N/A |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held N/A 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) | Names and addresses of advisers (optional information) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| 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
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Rev Elizabeth Rookwood
Position (for example Leader & Founder Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 04/02/2025
Management Report
The Roost For the period ended 31 March 2024
Prepared on 9 April 2024
For management use only
Table of Contents
Profit and Loss ................................................................................................................................................3 Balance Sheet .................................................................................................................................................4
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Profit and Loss
April 2023 - March 2024
| Profit and Loss April 2023 - March 2024 |
|
|---|---|
| Total | |
| INCOME | |
| Charitable activities | 93.06 |
| Donations and legacies | 9,432.46 |
| Non-profit income | |
| Bank interest | 41.41 |
| Events | 428.51 |
| Total Non-profit income | 469.92 |
| Services | 9,640.00 |
| Total Income | 19,635.44 |
| TOTAL | 19,635.44 |
| EXPENDITURES | |
| Bank charges | 60.75 |
| Hospitality | 481.04 |
| Insurances | 626.17 |
| IT & Website | 85.00 |
| Manpower | |
| Payroll services | 377.00 |
| Salaries | 11,151.65 |
| Training | 10.00 |
| Total Manpower | 11,538.65 |
| Mileage | 256.95 |
| Networking | 3.60 |
| Office/General Administrative Expenses | 852.58 |
| Other Professional Services | 125.00 |
| Pastoral care | 550.08 |
| Repair and maintenance | 615.45 |
| Subscriptions | 182.16 |
| Travel and Accommodation | 4.69 |
| Total Expenditures | 15,382.12 |
| NET OPERATING INCOME | 4,253.32 |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | £4,253.32 |
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Balance Sheet
As of March 31, 2024
| Balance Sheet As of March 31, 2024 |
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|---|---|
| Total | |
| FIXED ASSET | |
| Tangible assets | |
| Fixtures and Fittings Cost | 9,240.02 |
| Office Equipment Cost | 2,748.25 |
| Total Tangible assets | 11,988.27 |
| Total Fixed Asset | 11,988.27 |
| CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND | |
| CAF | 21,678.87 |
| Total Cash at bank and in hand | 21,678.87 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 21,678.87 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS(LIABILITIES) | 21,678.87 |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | 33,667.14 |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £33,667.14 |
| CHARITY FUNDS | |
| Opening Balance Equity | 29,413.82 |
| Retained Earnings | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | 4,253.32 |
| Total Charity funds | £33,667.14 |
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