Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 17[th] November 2020 To 31[st] December 2021
Charity name: Sophie’s Stars
Charity registration number: 1192369
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To relieve the needs of those who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families through the provision, in particular but not exclusively of advice, support, guidance and a peer-to-peer forum. |
| 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 |
Despite the restrictions imposed by Covid a number of fund raising events did take place in the period. Covid has limited our ability to carry out some of our planned activities but we have continued to build our network with clients, hospitals, GPs and hospices. In addition to this we have provided a number of services to benefit the public, which are detailed below (Achievements and Performance) |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The wider public have benefitted in a number of ways through the work of Sophie’s Stars. In its initial operating year the charity has been establishing its self in the market, and making positive relationships with healthcare providers and other organisations. Collaborative working in this regard has allowed referral of work across discipline, benefitting both organisation and the public. For example, Macmillan nurses from an NHS trust refer people to our services. The trustees are satisfied that work of the charity directly benefits the general public by providing a level of peer support otherwise not available. This will have a direct impact on their cancer experience. |
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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
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | This statement reports on our first operating year. The charity has had many achievements in this period despite the restrictions imposed by covid. The development and launch of our website offers information, resources and details of upcoming events. There is also links to a support forum and a closed Facebook group for users. Details of our consultation services with dedicated, volunteer Star Workers are on the website. This individual online support has been the service in most demand, and it appears continuing this online support beyond covid restrictions will be of great benefit to the public. The charity has spent time engaging with organisations such a GP practices, hospices and schools in referring people to our services, and has plans to offer educational sessions about our offer. Alongside this we have been planning an exercise class as an additional support to our users, which we plan to grow in multiple locations across the UK. The fundraising events that have taken place have worked to raise funds for our operation, but also serve to raise awareness of what we do. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Cash balances at 31stDecember 2021 were £13,000. At that date £2500 is payable to the Charity’s founder who covered the initial expenses. This will be repaid in 2022. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We have minimal running costs as all officials and helpers are unpaid volunteers, there are no premises costs. Reserves are to cover basis running costs such as website hosting, insurance and financial management software. The reserves will cover 12 months of running costs. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1,250 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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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 |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution dated 16thNovember 2020 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Sophie’s Stars is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) whose voting members are its charity Trustees |
| 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 | Future Trustees will be appointed by a majority decision of the existing Board of Trustees, who will take account of the skills needed to run the charity. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | SOPHIE’S STARS |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1192369 |
| Charity’s principal address | 2 RYBROOK DRIVE WALTON-ON-THAMES 2 RYBROOK DRIVE KT12 3DZ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Murphy | ||||
| Dr Asha Patel | Chairperson | |||
| Richard Allam | Treasurer | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for None safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
None
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Dr Asha Leena Narendra Patel | ||
Chair |
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| 26/10/2022 | ||
| 26/10/2022 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANtI WAIES SOPHIE8 STARS Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For pèrlod To 17111r2020 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestri¢t•d lunth Restricted fvnd• Endowment lund• Total lund• L••t y••r A1 Rec•lpts DONATIONS FUND FWSING ACTIVITIES lJ.111 Sub total(Gross income for AR) 18379 14279 A2 Asut •nd Inw•tm•nt salu. tatsl. Sub total Total r•celpts 16.279 1627• •nts COST OF FUNDRASING WE8SITEIINTERNET ThAARKETING HARITABLE ACTIVITIES S17 517 Sub total 3J5• 3,3 A4 A8Set and Inv68tm•nt urchas•s. 8•• tsbl• Sub total 3,359 Net of r•ceipts/(paymontsJ AS Trnn8f•¥s betwo•n fvnds A6 Cash fvnds last y•ar •nd Cash thls ye•r•nd 12,920 12.920 12.920 12,920 CCXX R18CC1$ ISSI 0311112022
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestri¢t&d funds * nbar•Bt£ Restricted funds to near•st£ Endowment lund$ atÈgoriès Dètails to nqar•st£ B1 Cash funds B•nk b•l•nce Total cash ffunds 12,920 Unr•strlet•d R•strlet•d nd¥ funds to n•¥•¥t£ Endowment fvndty to n•rnt £ Di.,t.3', B2 Oth8r monetary ass•ts l• th CLmnl valu• Dptr•ll CO 83 Inmtm•nt assets Fund to whlch Cun•nt v4lu• 84 Assets rotaln•d lor th• charlty's own us• FuThJto whith 4nount du• du• BS Llablllti8• Swjtwd by ono or knJsiees on beh4fof 811 the Iwstees Prknt Name Date of rov81 CCXX R2 &0)Lmts ISSI 0311112022