## C.R.J. Tromans ## Foundation E-mail address : crjtromans.foundation@gmail.com Website: crj-tromans-foundation.org telephone number: 07484332079 Trustees’ Annual Reports Charities Commission Registration 1192489 _Financial Reporting Period 01/04/22-31/03/23_ 1 ## Contents: |Section one : Reference and administrative details >|3| |---|---| |Section two: Structure, governance and management >|4 – 5| |Section three: Objectives and activities >|6| |Section four: Achievements and performance >|7| |Section five: Next steps >|7| |Section six: Acknowledgements >|7| |Section seven: Declaration >|8| 2 CRJTromans Foundation – Charities Commission Registration 1192489 ## Section one: Reference and administrative details |**Charity Name 1**|Christopher Richard James Tromans
Foundation| |---|---| |**Registered charity number**|1192489| |**Charity’s principal address**|2 Drinkwater Close
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 9EL| ## Trustees **----- Start of picture text -----**
Trustee Name Office Dates Charity Name of person (or body)
1192489 entitled to appoint
trustee
Anthony Tromans Chair 23/11/20 – CRJ Tromans Foundation
present Board of Trustees
June Tromans Treasurer 23/11/20 – CRJ Tromans Foundation
present Board of Trustees
Lisa Arrowsmith Secretary 23/11/20 – CRJ Tromans Foundation
present Board of Trustees
Adam Morton Trustee 23/11/20 – CRJ Tromans Foundation
present Board of Trustees
Tom Hannah Trustee 23/11/20 – CRJ Tromans Foundation
present Board of Trustees
Damian Tromans Trustee 23/11/20 – CRJ Tromans Foundation
present Board of Trustees
Gillian Finch Trustee 23/11/20 – CRJ Tromans Foundation
present Board of Trustees
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3 CRJTromans Foundation – Charities Commission Registration 1192489 ## Section two: Structure, governance and management Type of governing document: ## **Charity 1192489 – Charitable Incorporated Organisation - Foundation** The charity received registration from Charities Commission (England) on 23[rd] November 2020 Trustees were appointed based on: familial and non-familial links to the Christopher Richard James Tromans, who died on 5[th] April 2016. He had endured life limiting health conditions which although they affected him during his short life of 28 years, his determination, courage and effort ensured that he lived life to the full. He was and continues to be an inspiration to others, which is why the decision to establish a foundation in his name was the next step. Trustees have been drawn from within his family of origin and life-long friends. Passion and commitment was important during the selection process but also abilities, skills and knowledge not only of the condition and health issues experienced by Christopher during his short life, but also the skills and knowledge that would be necessary to establish the foundation, including governance aspects. ## Policies The policy framework that is being established, and growing, includes: - Complaints handling - Risk management - Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries - Fund raising - Disbursement of funding to beneficiaries via recognised 3[rd] party specialist services - Reserve’s policy – Currently in development The following new policy is being developed: - Scheme of delegation ## Conflict of Interest A Conflict of Interest Register was initiated at the Trustee meeting on 31[st] January 2021 and is now a formal part of each meeting. The Trustees confirmed that they had no conflicts of interest. 4 CRJTromans Foundation – Charities Commission Registration 1192489 ## Risk management statement The trustees take responsibility for management of risk with CRJTromans Foundation. Major risks are reviewed by the Trustees at their regular meetings and control systems have been established to manage those risks. Ongoing risks relate to securing sustainable funding. ## Public benefit statement All trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to guidance on public benefit when exercising their duties. ## Financial review All accounts have been prepared on receipts and payments basis. ## **Financial Period > 2022/2023** The charity had financial assets for the period ending 31[st] March 2023 of £5190.82. ## Additional reference and administrative information ||**Bank**|HSBC
40-42-18
64128095|55 Above Bar Street
Southampton
SO14 7DZ| |---|---|---|---| 5 CRJTromans Foundation – Charities Commission Registration 1192489 ## Section three: Objectives and activities |Summary of the objects of
the charity set out in its
governing document –
Registration 1192489|The Trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon
trust to apply them for the following objects (“the
objects”):
Preserve and protect the good health of children and
adolescents who have a liver condition by:
a. Raising awareness of the existence of and impact of
liver conditions in children and adolescents; and
b. Providing restricted donations through a nominated
specialist centre to those directly affected by such a
condition, where the child/adolescent is receiving medical
treatment in order to provide some level of emotional
respite for a nominate child/adolescent and/or family by
facilitating or provision of a specialist treat or
opportunity, such as a birthday party, or equipment to
help maintain contact with friends and family.| |---|---| |Summary of the main
activities in relation to
these objects|a. To create links/partnerships with specialist professional
clinical centres who are currently treating
children/adolescents with existing liver conditions.
Centres such as the Childrens Liver Disease Foundation
(CDLF)
b. To raise funds, in the name of Christopher Richard
James Tromans Foundation CRJTF, to make restricted
donations to specialist centres, such as CDLF – which are
restricted donations to be used within parameters set by
CRJTF that they be updated on how the funds have been
used to benefit children/adolescents/families within the
ethos of the gift i.e. create and uplift in emotional well-
being
c. From a lived experience perspective, family and friends
of Christopher Richard James Tromans will seek
opportunities to raise awareness of the impact of liver
disease on children/adolescents/families; and the need
for funds to help increase their emotional resilience.| 6 CRJTromans Foundation – Charities Commission Registration 1192489 ## Section four: Achievements and performance Financial Period 2022-23: During the financial year, the Christopher Richard James Tromans Foundation raised funds of £3,270.82 Donations of £2,000 were made to CLDF and appropriate feedback on disbursement and outcomes was received. It was necessary to clarify the restriction placed on the use of funds as some payment had been made to young people instead of children and adolescents only. Trustee meetings took place predominantly via zoom via zoom although a face to face meeting was held on 2[nd] May 2023 Give as you Live has been chosen as our Donor Platform and work is continuing on the development of our website ## Section Five: Next steps During the next financial year 2023/24 the trustees will focus on developing the website and a robust fund raising strategy using social media to cascade information to the wider network of individuals who knew Christopher during his short life, about the Foundation and an invitation to them to help us to achieve the aims set out in his name. ## Section Six: Acknowledgements The establishment of the Foundation in the name of Christopher Richard James Tromans has only been possible through the commitment and dedication of family and friends. We are grateful for support of all those who have made donations (of time and money) during the 2022-23 financial year. 7 CRJTromans Foundation – Charities Commission Registration 1192489 ## Section Seven: Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above: Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees (as at this date): **----- Start of picture text -----**
Signatures
Anthony Tromans (electronic) Lisa Arrowsmith (Electronic)
Full Names Anthony Tromans Lisa Arrowsmith
Chair Honorary Secretary
Date 14 [th] January 2024 14 [th] January 2024
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