
## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** 

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year 13 Novemb 2020 31 December 2021 **From** er **To** 

## Section A                        Reference and administration details 

**Charity name** Poverty Pound **Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any)** 1192332 **Charity's principal address** Harlow, Essex 

**Registered charity number (if any)** 1192332 

## **Postcode** 

## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 


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## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** 

**Name Dates acted if not for whole year** 

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## **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** 

Type of governing document 

CIO Foundation Constitution 

- (eg. trust deed, constitution) 

CIO Foundation Constitution How the charity is constituted 

- (eg. trust, association, company) 

Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually 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 them. 

## **Section C                    Objectives and activities** 

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|**Summary of the objects**<br>**of the charity set out in**<br>**its governing document**<br>**Summary of the main**<br>**activities undertaken for**<br>**the public beneft in**<br>**relation to these objects**<br>**(include within this**<br>**section the statutory**<br>**declaration that trustees**<br>**have had regard to the**<br>**guidance issued by the**<br>**Charity Commission on**<br>**public beneft)**|The prevention or relief of poverty and fnancial hardship for the<br>beneft of the public through:<br>• Providing or assisting in the provision of items or services to<br>individuals or communities in poverty<br>• Raising awareness of poverty and fnancial hardship by<br>educating and informing the wider community on poverty and<br>the impact it has in the UK and globally. This will be done using a<br>range of diference approaches for example (but not limited to)<br>social media platforms, social and fundraising events that the<br>charity organise to raise donations and through the website for<br>Poverty Pound.<br>• Organising charity fundraisers to raise money through<br>donations. The money raised will be used to provide essential<br>items and aid those in poverty.<br>• Adapting to the ever changing social and economic climate<br>and address the needs of the community at that relevant time.|
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||At the forefront of our planning was the importance of public<br>beneft and helping reach out to those that need our support.<br>The tagline and our USP is: Unite. Support. Provide. The message<br>is simple and clear that we should all unite to help tackle<br>poverty in society. The support and donations will help us<br>achieve our objectives and reach out and aid more people that<br>need help. We will be able to provide support and improve the<br>lives of others.<br>Due to the pandemic, we were unable to carry out public<br>fundraising events, so instead like many others, we focused our<br>eforts on online fundraising events. During the tough period, we<br>found this to be useful and benefcial for people to come<br>together and be more positive. It helped us to raise awareness of<br>the new charity and raise donations for the cause.<br>With the funds raised, we were able to provide food hampers to<br>families in the local community. The families were referred based<br>on their fnancial backgrounds, needs and circumstances.<br>Throughout the year, Poverty Pound would also be contacted<br>with specifc requests for food hampers.<br>Throughout, we would source the items ourselves, collate, pack<br>and distribute.<br>Being a new startup Charity in the tough times, it has been hard<br>to raise funds as our sole income is through donations. However,<br>as a team we have persevered and have plans for 2021. The frst<br>main focus will be a Winter campaign for those livening below<br>the line, struggling or homeless.|



## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** 

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You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: 

- policy on grantmaking; 

- policy programme related investment; 

- contribution made by volunteers. 

## Section D                      Achievements and performance 

**Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** 

As mentioned previously, we did fundraising events online. To be able to bring the community together and celebrate a function from our homes (a function that would usually be celebrated in person but not possible this year due COVID restrictions) was good as it created a positive atmosphere and people could enjoy being together again albeit virtually. 

It gave people a chance to dress up and generally feel good. It was also a great chance to spread the word and raise awareness of Poverty Pound and also the key issues/struggles facing many individuals and families. During these online events, we were able to show the work we have undertaken as well as raising donations throughout the online events. 

As a Charity, Poverty Pound hopes to not only reach out to those living below the poverty line or homeless but also the important element of raising awareness of the issues we are faced with. Sadly, with the current economic climate and uncertainty, many are faced with uncertain times ahead. 

With the generous donations received throughout, we were able to distribute food hampers to the local community. Throughout the year, Poverty Pound would also be contacted with specific requests for food hampers which were happy to provide. 

Poverty Pound was also approached by a local school to provide toiletries hampers. As a Charity we believe it is important to listen to the needs of society and it was clear when speaking with the Headteacher the real need was toiletries. The families we supported were from low income and struggled with the basic essential items. As a result we sourced and provide items such as deodorants, shampoo, 

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## Section D                      Achievements and performance 

toilet roll, washing detergents to name a few. 

## **Section E                    Financial review** 

**Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves** 

The funds as at 31.12.21 will be used for the year ahead in reaching out and supporting more people who need help and support. One of our key aims is to do a Winter Warmer campaign where we distribute items such as sleeping bags, gloves, scarves, hats etc. 

As a new Charity, we solely rely on generous donations by individuals and must effectively spread out the funds to be used in reaching out to as many people as possible. 

**Details of any funds materially in deficit** 

**Further financial review details (Optional information)** 

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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)** BThakrar **Full name(s)** Bharat Thakrar **Position (eg Secretary,** Chair **Chair, etc) Date** 28.10.22 

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**Charity Name Poverty Pound** 

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## **Receipts and payments acco** 

Period start date 

**For the period To from** 

13.11.2020 

## **Section A Receipts and payments** 

**Unrestricted funds** 

## **to the nearest** 

**£** 

**Restricted Endowment funds funds** 

**to the nearest £ to the nearest £** 

## **A1 Receipts** 


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Donations                     2,683                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>                    2,683                            -                              -<br>Sub total (Gross income for AR)<br>A2 Asset and investment sales,<br>(see table).<br>                            -                              -                              -<br>                            -                              -                              -<br>Sub total  [                            - ]                             -                              -<br>Total receipts                   2,683                           -                           -<br>A3 Payments<br>Expenditure                     1,069                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>                            -                            -                              -<br>Sub total                     1,069                            -                              -<br>A4 Asset and investment<br>purchases, (see table)<br>                            -                              -                              -<br>                            -                              -                              -<br>Sub total                             -                              -                              -<br>Total payments                   1,069                           -                           -<br>Net of receipts/(payments)                  1,614                         -                           -<br>A5 Transfers between funds                          -                         -                           -<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




**A6 Cash funds last year end - - -** _**Cash funds this year end**_ **1,614 - -** 



## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of** 

**Categories B1 Cash funds** 

## **B2 Other monetary assets** 

**Unrestricted Details funds to nearest £** Cash at Bank **1,614 - -** _**Total cash funds**_ **1,614** (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) OK **Unrestricted funds Details to nearest £ - - - - - -** 

## **B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use** 

**Fund to which asset belongs** 

## **Details** 

**Fund to which Details asset belongs Fund to which Details liability relates** 

## **B5 Liabilities** 



Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees 

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## **ounts** 

## **CC16a** 

Period end date 31.12.2021 

## **Total funds Last year** 

**to the nearest £ to the nearest £** 


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