Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: Period start date To 1[st] April 2021 Period end date 31[st] March 2022 Charity name: House Martin Conservation UK & Ireland
Charity registration number: 1193623
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation of house martin birds in the UK and Ireland |
| 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 |
a) advancing the education of the public and raising awareness in the conservation of house martins, their protection and improvement to encourage the breeding numbers to grow; b) identifying and protecting existing colonies; c) encouraging the provision of additional nesting opportunities; and d) working with other organisations and the public in the establishment of new colonies. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The guidance set out by the charities commission in respect to the value of public goods and benefits is understood by the trustees |
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference n/a Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
n/a Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment n/a Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers n/a Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | The first year of operation has been focussed on establishing the formal operating structure, appointing representatives to key roles, and building the membership base. Specifically, the website creation and launch to a very high standard was cornerstone in our visibility and builds further on our social media exposure and extensive leafleting campaigns. This will allow a stable and controlled online environment on which to formally collect donations in the years ahead. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The primary objectives of structure, membership and website launch have been fully achieved. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | No fundraising objectives had been identified for the first year of operation. |
n/a Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives n/a Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | As of the 31stof March 2022 the charity had received a single donation of £60 held in available cash. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As of the 31stof March 2022 no reserves are held |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The first year of operations was focussed on building visibility and a membership base. Future years subject to donations a reserve fund is expected to be built. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | The fund is not in deficit. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no circumstances or uncertainties that would prevent the charities ongoing operations. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The most significant risks surround volunteer recruitment and mitigation if key positions are lost. We aim to broaden the pool of membership resources available to the charity |
| Other | n/a |
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 of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | AGM annually by majority vote |
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As new trustees are identified they are provided
Policies and procedures with the Charity Commission document ‘The
adopted for the Para 1.51 essential Trustee’ if all parties are happy to
induction and training of proceed new Trustees are voted in at the AGM.
trustees On an ongoing basis the charity has a become a
member of the National Council for Voluntary
Organisations. E- learning modules such as the
Roles & Duties of Trustees are offered at member
prices.
Trustees
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51 Executive Board
and any wider network
Management Committee
with which the charity
works
General Membership
n/a
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
n/a
Other
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | House Martin Conservation UK & Ireland |
| Registered charity number | 1193623 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Piggery, Stonebridge Farm, Breadsell Lane, Crowhurst, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8EB |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ian Philip Donovan |
n/a | n/a | Membership majority vote | |
| Mr Benjamin James MacDonald |
n/a | n/a | Membership majority vote | |
| Mrs Julia Ann Hearley |
n/a | n/a | Membership majority vote | |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | **Dates acted if not for whole year ** | |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| n/a | ||
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
n/a
Other optional information
n/a
| House Martin Conservation UK & Ireland | House Martin Conservation UK & Ireland | House Martin Conservation UK & Ireland | Charity No | 1193623 | |
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| Period start date | 23/12/2020 | To | Period end date | 31/03/2022 |
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| Recommended categories by activity Guidance Note Incoming resources (Note 3) Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies S01 Charitable activities S02 Other trading activities S03 Investments S04 Separate material item of income S05 Other S06 S07 Resources expended (Note 6) Expenditure on: Raising funds S08 Charitable activities S09 Separate material item of expense S10 Other S11 S12 S13 Net gains/(losses) on investments S14 S15 Extraordinary items S16 S17 S18 Other gains/(losses) S19 S20 Reconciliation of funds: S21 S22 Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Total Net income/(expenditure) before investment gains/(losses) Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds Other recognised gains/(losses): Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use Total |
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