Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 April 2022 Period start date To 31 March 2023 Period end date Charity name: Tees Valley Together
Charity registration number: 1195429
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Operating as a not-for-profit charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), our aim is help relieve some of the problems associated with both social and economic poverty in the Tees Valley. Currently based in Hemlington we have focused most of our service efforts to this local community. We provide the area with an Eco Shop and also access to preloved clothing and household items via out Home from Home project, we generate a small income from this project by selling these preloved items. As well as the project delivered in Hemlington we also work with other charities, organisations, social enterprises, local businesses and agencies to support the Tees Valley where our remit allows. Further projects that will benefit the local community are being developed and will hopefully be rolled out in the coming financial year. We also aim to have secured funding for our core projects for a three-year period. |
| 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 |
The objective of the charity is the prevention or relief of poverty in the Tees Valley by providing: food, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity |
Para 1.18 | In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance. |
Commission on public benefit
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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
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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 | Eco Shop We have served over 120 families per week with their requirements, the individual can shop and purchase 10 items from the shop for £2, they can then top up their shop with items we for free. We have saved 6.1225 tonnes of surplus food going to landfill by having this shop open. This mean food is redirected to where is it needed and not wasted. As part of the Eco Shop offering, we provide free sanitary products, these are provided via T.E.E.S, a local CIO, who work with the Hey Girls campaign to end period poverty. Home from Home We have provided several families with clothing, shoes, uniform and small household items on an ad hoc basis in this financial period. This comes at a time when families are struggling so all support is appreciated. During the next financial year this project will become permanent and will be there to support more families more regularly. Any funds raised from sales of the items go back into the charity and in turn the community. Sports & Allsorts Hemlington |
The introduction of a family focused youth provision supported by funding from the HAF programme which is funded by the Department of Education.
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity reported a surplus of receipts over payments of £18,842 of which £7,062 related to unrestricted funds and £11,780 related to restricted funds. At the year end the charity held £9,312 of unrestricted funds and £19,925 of restricted funds. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity is in the process of evaluating its reserves policy now a full period has been completed. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | As at 31 March 2023, the charity held free reserves of £9,312. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | - |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | - |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | - |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) |
| 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 | In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Tees Valley Together |
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| Other name the charity uses | - |
| Registered charity number | 1195429 |
| Charity’s principal address | 21-25 Viewley Centre, Hemlington, Middlesbrough TS8 9JH |
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) |
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| Sharlein Allison MaySmales |
Chair | |||
| Dennis Brian Gargett |
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| TimothyJohn Allen | ||||
| Ann Stonehouse | ||||
– 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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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
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| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
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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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| 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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Sharlein Allison May Smales | ||
Chair / CEO |
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| 28/01/2024 | ||
| 28/01/2024 |
| Tees Valley Together | Tees Valley Together | 1195429 | ||
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | |||
| For the period from |
01/04/2022 | To | 31/03/2023 |
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 812 12,686 9,468 3,032 1,000 24,970 - - 51,968 - - - 51,968 - - - 9,119 - 4,751 - 1,000 - 49 24,970 5,017 - 44,906 - - - 44,906 7,062 - 2,250 9,312 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - 31,913 - - - 31,913 - - - 31,913 2,666 - - - - - - - - 10,190 - 7,277 - 20,133 - - - 20,133 11,780 - 8,145 19,925 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 812 12,686 9,468 3,032 32,913 24,970 - - 83,881 - - - 83,881 2,666 - - 9,119 - 4,751 - 1,000 - 10,239 24,970 12,294 - 65,039 - - - 65,039 18,842 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| General funds | 812 | 2,884 | ||||
| Donations(cash) | 12,686 | 1,743 | ||||
| Eco Shop | 9,468 | 890 | ||||
| Charitable Activities | 3,032 | 1,000 | ||||
| Grants | 1,000 | 14,586 | ||||
| Donated food | 24,970 | 12,724 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
51,968 |
33,827 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| ~~Sub total~~ | - | - | ||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 33,827 | ||||||
| Assets B4 below | - | 487 | ||||
| Motor & Travel | - | 60 | ||||
| Office Equipment | - | 328 | ||||
| Purchases | 9,119 | 1,843 | ||||
| Repairs & Renewals | - | 255 | ||||
| Rent & Room Hire | 4,751 | 2,530 | ||||
| Software Subscription | - | 156 | ||||
| Storage & movingcosts | 1,000 | 348 | ||||
| Subcontractors & Professional Fees | - | 1,420 | ||||
| Wages | 49 | 3,281 | ||||
| Value of Food Distributed | 24,970 | 12,724 | ||||
| Expenses | 5,017 | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 44,906 | 23,432 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| **Sub total ** | - | - | ||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 23,432 | ||||||
| 7,062 | 11,780 | - | 18,842 | 10,395 | ||
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| 2,250 | 8,145 | - | 10,395 | - | ||
| 9,312 | 19,925 | - | 29,237 | 10,395 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
05/01/2024
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Catering appliance Tills Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Current Accounts Petty Cash Details Shelving Floor tiles Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 9,197 19,925 115 - - - 9,312 19,925 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) General 880 General 304 General 482 General 1,000 - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
05/01/2024
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's R•port Rèport to thè trust•8¥1 members of Tees Valley Together On accounts for the period end¥d 31 March 2023 Charity no lif any) 1195429 Set out on pages Receipts and Payments Accounts I report lo the Iru81ees on my exarnination ol the accounts ol thè above charity lllhe Trust.) forthe period endec$ 31 March 2023. Responsibilities and As Ihe charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation bas13 of report of Ihe accounts In accordance wllh the quirementS ol th8 Charlties Act 20111.the Acri. I report in respect of my examination ol Ihe Trust'$ awounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out rny examination. I have followed thè applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sedion 14515Xbl of the Act. I have completed my examination. l eonflmi that no materlal matters have come lo my attention lother than that disclosed below'l in connection with the exarnination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. accounting ¥ecords w8re not kept in aOrdanCe with section 130 of the Act or the acwunts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs statement I have no concerns and have come across other matters in connection with the examinalion lo which attention should be drawn in order io enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets If Iheydo nol apply. Signed: Namè: Beverley Goodall R•l6vant professional qualfficationlsl or body Ilf any).. Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Addr•85'. Level Q Offices, Surtges Business Park Stocklon-on-Tees TS18 3HR IER October 2018
Section B Oi5closure Onty complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of wncem Isee CC32, Indeperhdent examination of tharity aC)Unts.. directions and guidance for exatniners Give here brief d?tails of any ltsms that the •xaminèr wishos t disclose. IER October 2018