Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/08/23 To 31/07/24
Charity name: We Are Noise CIO
Charity registration number: 1196010
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To relieve those living in conditions of need, hardship or distress, suffering from mental or physical disability or the effects of poverty or sickness by the provision of music education therapy, digital media and photography training and to advance education for such individuals through music studio based workshops and training sessions in digital media and photography. |
| 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 charity undertook 2 projects during this financial period, one funded by the Community Foundation Fund and the other by Meeting Places CIO. One project was the delivery of music and creative arts workshops working with disadvantaged and marginalised students of Darwen, offering engagement in the recording studio in the form of music making activities, videography, podcasting, photography, and animation. The other was a series of music workshops and performance events working with the under privileged young people of Darwen who attended Meeting Places CIO. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit at all times during this financial period. |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The charity undertakes no grant making activities. |
| Policy on social investment | Para 1.38 | All monies during this financial period were allotted to the primary aims of the project(s). This included staffing costs, room hire, |
| including program related investment |
promotion, pertinent equipment purchases, accreditation costs and/or refreshments/food for the service users. |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
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 | During this financial period the projects have worked directly with around 100 beneficiaries – young people aged between 11 – 18 from Darwen and the surrounding areas who come from socioeconomic deprivation and who are recognised as marginalised and hard to reach. Both projects were user led and remained dynamic throughout. All young attendees were engaged in activities pertinent to their interests and were encouraged to work towards accreditation were appropriate. All were fed and given refreshments whilst attending the projects – this was deemed necessary as many young people were not adequately eating at home. Many of the young people were frequently absent from mainstream education, however, there was a significant increase in attendance post project. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The organisation successfully met and adhered to both the objectives set out by the governing document in relation to the beneficiaries of the projects, and the stipulations of the funders, set out in the application process. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The organisation applied for 1 pot of funding – the community foundation fund – for which it was successful. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Although the projects had start and end dates due to financial constraints, the organisation over performed in the delivery, in terms of numbers of attending beneficiaries and accreditations achieved. |
Other
Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of this financial period the charity has £9002 in the bank. This was reserved for the delivery of the project for which it had been paid. All monies awarded during this period were reserved solely for the projects for which they were funded. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are currently no uncertainties or concerns that the charity cannot continue. Further to the project which it is delivering, there are more being developed, that will be submitted to relevant funders in due course. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
During this financial period, all funds have been donated by the Community Foundation Fund and Meeting Places CIO. These projects aligned strictly with our charitable aims. There have been no other fund-raising activities. |
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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 only risk facing the charity currently, is being unsuccessful when applying for funding pots for the projects it wishes to deliver. However, with no contracted staff and/or overheads, the charity can resubmit to other funders in due course to remedy this. |
| Other | N/A |
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 | 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 | Potential trustees are suggested by either of the fellow trustees if they so choose at the next AGM and/or via post or digital communication to the other trustees. This is then voted on. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | We Are Noise CIO |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1196010 |
| Charity’s principal address | 22 – 26 Railway Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2RG |
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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| Martin Rawcliffe | ||||
| AnthonySmith | ||||
| Miriam Rathore | AnthonySmith | |||
| Lisa Harrison | Miriam Rathore | |||
– 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
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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
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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
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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(s) Martin William Rawcliffe
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date 28/05/25
Charity Name No (if any) WE ARE NOISE CIO 1196010 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/08/2023 31/07/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ 9 000 4 202 - - - - - - 13 202 - - - 13 202 4 200 - - - - - - - - 4 200 - - - 4 200 9 002 - - 9 002 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 9 000 4 202 - - - - - - 13 202 - - - 13 202 4 200 - - - - - - - - 4 200 - - - 4 200 9 002 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 9 000 4 202 - - - - - - 13 202 - - - 13 202 4 200 - - - - - - - - 4 200 - - - 4 200 9 002 |
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| 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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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Details All remaining money is for a school ~~delivery program working with under~~ Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - 9 002 - - - - - 9 002 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Martin Rawcliffe |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| Martin Rawcliffe | 28/05/2025 | ||
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