## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 22[nd] October 2021 – 31[st] October 2022** ## **Georgia’s Voice Registered Charity Number 1193028** ## **Objectives and Activities** At Georgia’s Voice we benefit the public by supporting young women living in Cornwall aged 18-25 with Mental health concerns. We do this by providing free support groups where they can receive emotional support by a team of trained and DBS checked volunteer facilitators, by helping build a support network to help preserve and protect good mental health. We support with signposting to professional mental health services; we fund and make referrals for talking therapy. We also organise regular wellbeing activities that promote good mental health. Our objective going forward is to continue opening more groups across Cornwall so that every young woman living in Cornwall can easily access one, and to keep coming up with new ideas for raising money to pay for the costs involved with this. We organise regular fundraisers to fund our groups and activities. We set up our charity shop to bring in a regular steady income for the charity. I can confirm all trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. ## **Achievements and performance** - We have successfully set up 15 support groups across Cornwall (Some with no members have been paused) with 2-25 members in each - We have completed safety plans with members in Crisis, preventing possible suicide attempts/self-harm - We have gathered testimonials from members which are available on our website detailing how the groups have benefit their life and mental health - We have achieved integration of the girls into the community by collaborating with other organisations and charities at wellbeing events and fundraisers - Our founder received a Westcountry Womens Award in the Phoenix category in the members testimonials and through group talks, some of the differences reported by members have been: - Consistency through the weekly support groups - Feelings of increased confidence - Feeling empowered - Increased ability to impose boundaries - Personal growth - Resolving trauma through the therapy funded by us - Making friends - Reduced isolation - Reduced self-harm - Building social skills - Feeling safe - Feeling part of a community - Reduced/no hospital visits ## **Financial Review** At the end of the financial period our Income was £107,663 Our expenditure was £95,112 - Where our money comes from: - Donations and legacies - Fundraising - Our charity shop - Grants - Website sales of branded merchandise We have a reserves policy in place stating that we keep 6 months running costs in the bank which totals £33,000. ## **Structure, Governance and Management** We are structured as a charitable trust. We abide by the rules set out in our governing document, (trust deed) and the guidelines set by the charity commission. The charity is managed by the Founder/Director Sophie Alway and the trustees who have regular meetings. There is no fixed term for a trustee, but when a trustee wishes to leave, we will advertise for another, through interviews we will ensure we chose an appropriate individual with the relevant skills, knowledge, and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity. ## **Reference and Administrative details** Charity name-Georgia’s Voice Also known as-Georgia’s Voice Preloved Boutique (Our charity shop) Registered Charity no- 1193028 Charity principal address- 5 Killigrew Street Falmouth TR11 3PG Trustees: _Louise Blenkinsop Kirsty Barker-Langdon Sarah Brandwood Julie Lusk_ Director name: _Sophie Alway_ Sophie Alway’s name is also on the lease for charity the shop, the lease started on 04/08/2021 ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Sophie Alway (Director not a trustee) holds the lease for the shop. The bank holds all other assets safe. ## **Declarations** The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature: Full name: Sophie Alway Position: Director Date: 22/08/2022 # **Georgia's Voice Charitable Trust** **Financial Statements** **Year Ended 31st October 2022** **Registered Charity 1193028** **Georgia's Voice Charitable Trust 1193028 Receipts and Payments Account For the Year Ended 31 October 2022** |**_Notes_**
**Receipts**
Donations
_1_
Grants
Events
Shop
Interest
**_Sub total_**
**Payments**
Events
Group Expenditure
_2_
Trading
Advertising
Insurance
General Expenses
Legal & Professional
**_Sub total_**
**Asset and investment purchases**
Asset purchases
**_Sub total_**
**_Total payments_**
**_Net receipts/(payments)_**
Cash funds last period end
**Cash funds at 31.10.2022**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
29,540
10,484
4,164
61,453
22
**105,663**
716
10,592
59,764
7,858
331
1,943
6,726
**87,930**
135
**135**
**88,065**
17,598
31,738
**49,336**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
2,000
-
-
-
-
**2,000**
7,182
-
-
-
**7,182**
-
-
**7,182**
- 5,182
5,810
**628**|**Total**
**funds**
**£**
31,540
10,484
4,164
61,453
22
**107,663**
716
17,774
59,764
7,858
331
1,943
6,726
**95,112**
135
135
**95,247**
12,416
37,548
**49,964**|**_Period End_**
**_31.10.2021_**
_26,536_
_-_
_35,685_
_21,491_
_120_| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||**_83,832_**| |||||_6,624_
_9,727_
_25,691_
_1,694_
_463_
_856_
_-_| |||||**_45,055_**
_1,229_| |||||_1,229_| |||||**_46,284_**| |||||_37,548_| ## **Georgia's Voice Charitable Trust 1193028 Statement of Assets and Liabilities As at 31 October 2022** |**Cash funds**
Cash at bank
Total cash funds
**Other monetary assets**
**Investment assets**
**Assets retained for the charity’s own use**
Equipment|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
49,336
**49,336**
-
-
**£**
1,364
**1,364**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
628
**628**
-
-
**£**
-
-|**Total**
**funds**
**£**
49,964| |---|---|---|---| ||||**49,964**| ||||-
-
**Value**
**£**
1,364| ||||**1,364**| ## **Accountants Report** I have verified the accounting records of Georgia's Voice Charitable Trust and from these records have prepared, without audit, the attached Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities. I certify that the Accounts are correctly drawn up in accordance therewith. ______________________ Helen Laws BA(HONS), FMAAT Membership No 2046 Licence No 9338 Lukes Cottage, Green Lane, Mawla, Redruth, Cornwall. TR16 5DW ## **Approved on behalf of the Trustees by** Print Name ______________________ Director Position ______________________ 05/03/2024 Date ______________________ Louise Blenkinsop Kirsty Barker-Langdon Julie Lusk Sarah Brandwood **Georgia's Voice Charitable Trust 1193028 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ending 31 October 2022** ## **1 Accounts Basis** The accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis, all revenue is shown on a cash basis. ## **2 Reserves** A reserve level of £33,000 is maintained to ensure operaion of the Charity for a 6 month period. ## **3 Restricted Funds** |**Funds received for talking therapy**
Balance b/f 1.11.2021
Counselling Fees
Balance c/f 31.10.2022
**Funds received for Group Activities**
Received 14.06.2022
Well Being Sailing Day
Pole Dance Workshop
Horseriding (contribution)
**Group Expenditure**
Center Hire
Counselling Fees
Group Advertising
Group Excursions
Legal and Professional fees
Purchases and Travel
Refreshments
Training and Staff Welfare|**£**
1,100
720
180|**£**
5,810
5,182| |---|---|---| |||628| |||**£**
2,000
2,000| |||-| |||**£**
2,016
5,182
623
4,026
254
1,325
773
3,575| |||**17,774**| - **4 Group Expenditure** # **Georgia's Voice Charitable Trust** **Financial Statements** **Year Ended 31st October 2022** **Registered Charity 1193028** **Georgia's Voice Charitable Trust 1193028 Receipts and Payments Account For the Year Ended 31 October 2022** |**_Notes_**
**Receipts**
Donations
_1_
Grants
Events
Shop
Interest
**_Sub total_**
**Payments**
Events
Group Expenditure
_2_
Trading
Advertising
Insurance
General Expenses
Legal & Professional
**_Sub total_**
**Asset and investment purchases**
Asset purchases
**_Sub total_**
**_Total payments_**
**_Net receipts/(payments)_**
Cash funds last period end
**Cash funds at 31.10.2022**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
29,540
10,484
4,164
61,453
22
**105,663**
716
10,592
59,764
7,858
331
1,943
6,726
**87,930**
135
**135**
**88,065**
17,598
31,738
**49,336**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
2,000
-
-
-
-
**2,000**
7,182
-
-
-
**7,182**
-
-
**7,182**
- 5,182
5,810
**628**|**Total**
**funds**
**£**
31,540
10,484
4,164
61,453
22
**107,663**
716
17,774
59,764
7,858
331
1,943
6,726
**95,112**
135
135
**95,247**
12,416
37,548
**49,964**|**_Period End_**
**_31.10.2021_**
_26,536_
_-_
_35,685_
_21,491_
_120_| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||**_83,832_**| |||||_6,624_
_9,727_
_25,691_
_1,694_
_463_
_856_
_-_| |||||**_45,055_**
_1,229_| |||||_1,229_| |||||**_46,284_**| |||||_37,548_| ## **Georgia's Voice Charitable Trust 1193028 Statement of Assets and Liabilities As at 31 October 2022** |**Cash funds**
Cash at bank
Total cash funds
**Other monetary assets**
**Investment assets**
**Assets retained for the charity’s own use**
Equipment|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
49,336
**49,336**
-
-
**£**
1,364
**1,364**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
628
**628**
-
-
**£**
-
-|**Total**
**funds**
**£**
49,964| |---|---|---|---| ||||**49,964**| ||||-
-
**Value**
**£**
1,364| ||||**1,364**| ## **Accountants Report** I have verified the accounting records of Georgia's Voice Charitable Trust and from these records have prepared, without audit, the attached Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities. I certify that the Accounts are correctly drawn up in accordance therewith. ______________________ Helen Laws BA(HONS), FMAAT Membership No 2046 Licence No 9338 Lukes Cottage, Green Lane, Mawla, Redruth, Cornwall. TR16 5DW ## **Approved on behalf of the Trustees by** Print Name ______________________ Director Position ______________________ 05/03/2024 Date ______________________ Louise Blenkinsop Kirsty Barker-Langdon Julie Lusk Sarah Brandwood **Georgia's Voice Charitable Trust 1193028 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ending 31 October 2022** ## **1 Accounts Basis** The accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis, all revenue is shown on a cash basis. ## **2 Reserves** A reserve level of £33,000 is maintained to ensure operaion of the Charity for a 6 month period. ## **3 Restricted Funds** |**Funds received for talking therapy**
Balance b/f 1.11.2021
Counselling Fees
Balance c/f 31.10.2022
**Funds received for Group Activities**
Received 14.06.2022
Well Being Sailing Day
Pole Dance Workshop
Horseriding (contribution)
**Group Expenditure**
Center Hire
Counselling Fees
Group Advertising
Group Excursions
Legal and Professional fees
Purchases and Travel
Refreshments
Training and Staff Welfare|**£**
1,100
720
180|**£**
5,810
5,182| |---|---|---| |||628| |||**£**
2,000
2,000| |||-| |||**£**
2,016
5,182
623
4,026
254
1,325
773
3,575| |||**17,774**| - **4 Group Expenditure**