2022-03-31-accounts

Trustee’s Annual Report

Charity Name: FibroSupport-Wales Charity No: 1193505

Period From: 11[th] February 2021 To: 31[st] March 2022

Incorporated Charitable Organisation

Structure, Governance & Management

		SORP Reference
Introduction			The trustees are pleased to present the annual trustee report and the financial statements for FibroSupport-Wales for the financial year ending 31st March 2022. Our financial accounts for this annual report are dated the 11th February 2021 – 31st March 2022
Charity Name			FibroSupport-Wales
Type of Governing Document (trust deed, royal charter)			Constitution

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How is the Charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)		Incorporated Charitable Organisation
Charities operational address		29 Heol-Y-Mynydd Bargoed Mid Glamorgan CF81 8QG
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		Election to post
Banking Details		Lloyds Bank

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Objectives and Activities

		SORP Reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document			To relief the needs of those with Fibromyalgia in Wales through the provision of information and support to individuals suffering from fibromyalgia and their families and carers.
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.			Providing information and support to those living with Fibromyalgia though support booklets and providing an advocacy service. We support many client s though the use of our social media channels and advice line. We also have a website full of support and information on a range of topics.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit			FibroSupport-Wales work with regards to the guidance published by the Charity commission on public benefit.

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Additional Information (optional)

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		SORP Reference
Policy on grant making			N/A
Policy on social investment including program related investment			N/A
Contribution made by volunteers			All activities are carried out by our volunteers who commit their own time in order to support others who are living with Fibromyalgia. Our team also manages all social media channels and websites and responds to all requests via all channels whether this be via Facebook, Twitter, email etc. We also have a team member who manages our information line.
Other

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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.			During the period of 11th February 2021 – 31stMarch 2022 Fibrosupport managed to achieve its primary aims and objectives and support many clients but didn’t mange to reach its full potential due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. FibroSupport-Wales did manage to become partners with Welsh Government to support client who may need Discretionary Assistance Fund applications. Our team have mainly managed to keep all of its work based digitally during this period but have reached out to as wide of an audience aspossible.

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Additional Information (optional)

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		SORP Reference
Achievements against objectives set			FibroSupport-Wales. continues to deliver our main aims and objectives as set out within our charitable objectives.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set			We have been impacted by the covid-19 pandemic and this has had an impact on our fundraising efforts which has made it more difficult to achieve. FibroSupport-Wales continues to attract donations via online platforms.
Investment performance against objectives			N/’A
Other

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Financial Review

Financial Review
		SORP Reference
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period			At the end of the financial period FibroSupport-Wales has £734.54 to carry over into the next financial year of unrestricted funds.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held			N/A
Amount of reserves held			N/A
Reasons for holding zero reserves			FibroSupport-Wales doesn’t hold any reserves as all funds are unrestricted at thispresent time.
Details of fund materially in deficit			N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern			N/A

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Additional Information (optional)

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		SORP Reference
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)			FibroSupport-Wales main source of funding is from private donations from platforms such as Facebook.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted			FibroSupport-Wales does not have an investment policy.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity			Inability to attract funding to fund everyday running costs. Most grant funding bodies fund capital costs and not everyday revenue costs associated with runninga charity.
Other

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Additional Information (optional)

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		SORP Reference
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees			FibroSupport-Wales follow the Charity Commission guidance
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works			Our trustees make key decisions within the charity with respect to day to day running and key policies and procedures held by the charity. Our other operational work is done by our volunteers under supervision and guidance of our trustees
Relationship with any related parties			FibroSupport-Wales works with other partners and charities to ensure efficiencyin our objectives
Other

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Names of 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)
Steffan McMahon	Chair
Rebecca McMahon
Joanne Murray

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at date the report was approved

Directors Name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustees Name	Dates acted if note for wholeyear
N/A

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this N/A capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and N/A how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such N/A assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional Information (Optional)

Name and address of advisers (optional Information)

Type of Adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

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Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full Name

Steffan McMahon

Position (e.g., Secretary, Chair, etc)

Chair

Date

21[st] April 2023

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Financial Details

- Charity Name: FibroSupprt Wales Charity No: 1193505

Account Period: 11[th] February 2021 – 31[st] March 2022

Starting Amount: £78.29

Money In

		Feb		Mar	Apr		May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct		Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb		Mar
	Per Month	£41.25 Plus £78.29 Starting amount	£0.00		£0.00	£131.89		£19.00	£70.43	£171.85	£0.00	£68.34	£0.00		£60.36	£102.43	£106.02	£118.12
	Yearly															Total in:	£967.98

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Money Out

		Feb		Mar	Apr		May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct		Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb		Mar
	Per Month	£17	£27.00		£7.00	£30.05		£26.00	£26.00	£7.00	£7.00	£51.39	£7.00		£7.00	£7.00	£7.00	£7.00
	Yearly															Total Out:	£233.44

Money cfwd: £734.54 Petty Cash: £0

Safe: £0

Signature of Trustees: Steffan McMahon, Rebecca McMahon & Joanne Murray

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