## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 22/3/2021 Period start date To 03/04/2022 Period end date**
**Charity name: Halfway Community Centre Charity**
**Charity registration number:** 1193879
## **Objectives and Activities**
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SORP reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 Halfway Community Centre
purposes of the charity Charity is a charity that is
as set out in its supporting vulnerable children
governing document and families.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and What the charity does:
1.19
activities in relation to General Charitable Purposes
those purposes for the Disability
public benefit, in The Prevention Or Relief Of
particular, the activities, Poverty
projects or services Economic/community
identified in the Development/employment
accounts. Recreation
Who the charity helps:
Children/young People
People With Disabilities
The General Public/mankind
How the charity helps:
Provides
Buildings/facilities/open Space
Provides Services
Provides
Advocacy/advice/information
Where the charity operates:
Throughout England
Statement confirming Para 1.18 It is a legal requirement for trustees of
whether the trustees charities in the UK to have regard to
have had regard to the the guidance issued by the Charity
guidance issued by the Commission on public benefit. The
Charity Commission on guidance outlines the legal
public benefit requirements and expectations for
charities to demonstrate public benefit
in their activities and operations.
Trustees have a duty to act in the best
interests of the charity, and this
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includes ensuring that the charity is operating in accordance with its charitable purposes and providing public benefit. Therefore, it is expected that trustees have taken the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit into account when making decisions and carrying out their duties. All current trustees of the charity agree to and understand the above in acting in the charities, best interests.
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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
diference the charity’s
work has made to the
circumstances of its
benefciaries and any
wider benefts to society
as a whole.|Para 1.20|The charity has achieved signifcant
progress in developing the existing
building and grounds to create a
welcoming and safe environment for
children with additional needs. The
incorporation of an excellent outside
space and indoor space provides a
supportive and accessible setting
where children can learn, play, and
socialize.
Through the development of the
building and grounds, the charity has
provided opportunities for children
with additional needs to engage in
activities that promote their physical,
cognitive, and emotional well-being.
The accessible outdoor space allows
children to engage in play, physical
activity, and exploration, while the
indoor space provides a safe and
stimulating environment for learning
and socialisation.
The charity's eforts in developing the
building and grounds have helped to
address the barriers that children with
additional needs often face in
accessing appropriate facilities and
activities. By creating a space that is
tailored to their needs, the charity has
made a signifcant contribution to the
health, happiness, and development
of these children.
Overall, the charity's achievements in
developing the building and grounds
have had a positive impact on the
lives of children with additional needs
and their families, providing them
with a supportive and inclusive space
where they can thrive.||
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of
fundraising activities Para 1.41
against objectives set
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Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
## **Financial Review**
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The charity is financially stable in
financial position at the paying for the costs of running
end of the period and maintaining the building and
grounds.
Statement explaining Para 1.22 The reserves are kept in the
the policy for holding charities bank account and
reserves stating why monitored by the trustees and
they are held the treasurer.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £1307.87
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds Para 1.47
(including any
fundraising)
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the Para 1.46
principal risks facing the
charity
Other
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## **Structure, Governance and Management**
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Description of charity’s Unrestricted Trust: An
trusts: unrestricted trust is a trust in
which the funds can be used by
the charity for any purpose,
subject to the charity's governing
document.
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Appointment by existing
methods including trustees: This method involves
details of any existing trustees appointing new
constitutional provisions trustees to fill vacancies on the
e.g. election to post or board. This could be done
name of any person or through an interview process or
body entitled to appoint by nomination.
one or more trustees
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Procedures are in place for
recruitment of trustees, DBS
Policies and procedures completed, induction and
adopted for the Para 1.51 responsibilities as below.
induction and training of
trustees
CIO – 22 [nd] March 2021 CIO
Registration
The charity’s 1. A comprehensive induction
organisational structure Para 1.51 process: This covers the
and any wider network charity's vision, mission,
with which the charity values, and strategic goals,
works as well as its governance
structure, legal and
regulatory requirements,
and policies and
procedures. The induction is
tailored to the individual
needs of each trustee, and
should include
opportunities for them to
meet key staff and
stakeholders, and to
familiarize themselves with
the charity's operations.
2. Ongoing training and
development: Trustees will
be provided with regular
training and development
opportunities to ensure that
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they have the skills and
knowledge required to carry
out their roles effectively.
This includes training on
specific issues such as
fundraising, risk
management, and financial
management, as well as
broader skills such as
leadership, communication,
and teamwork.
3. Clear expectations and
responsibilities: Trustees
are provided with a clear
understanding of their roles
and responsibilities, and
what is expected of them in
terms of their time
commitment, attendance at
meetings, and participation
in the charity's activities.
This outline is in a written
trustee agreement, which is
regularly reviewed and
updated as necessary.
4. Succession planning: our
charity should has a clear
plan for the recruitment and
succession of trustees. This
includes a process for
identifying potential new
trustees, assessing their
suitability for the role, and
ensuring that they receive a
thorough induction and
training.
Henry Boot/Hallam Land who the
building was leased.
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Other
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
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Charity name Halfway Community Centre Charity
Other name the charity
uses
Registered charity 1193879
number
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Charity’s principal Halfway Community Centre
address 7 James Walton Court
Halfway
Sheffield
S20 3GY
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
1 Tracy Rodgers
Susan Mettam
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3 Kevin Haywood
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for
whole year
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**Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for 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 Name Address adviser**
## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
## **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)** _T Rodgers_ **Full name(s)** Tracy Samantha Rodgers
**Position (eg** Trustee - Chair **Secretary, Chair, etc)**
**Date** 01/02/2023
|Charity Return 22.3.21 - 3.4.22|Charity Return 22.3.21 - 3.4.22|Charity Return 22.3.21 - 3.4.22|
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|Month|In|Out|
|Opening Bala|£654.89||
|April|£125.00|
£110.16|
|May|£165.00|
£204.39|
|June|£205.16|
£331.27|
|July|£455.89|
£366.60|
|Aug|£0.28|
£74.80|
|Sep|£415.06|
£283.66|
|Oct|£0.00|
£47.71|
|Nov|£320.06|
£94.20|
|Dec|£200.00|
£51.21|
|Jan|£0.00|
£29.78|
|Feb|£400.00|
£29.78|
|March|£250.00|
£70.79|
||£3,191.34|
£1,694.35|