Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: October 2022 To: September 2023
Charity name: Dove’s Nest Ministries
Charity registration number: 1196194
Objectives and Activities:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1. Relief of poverty by providing furniture and other goods at little or no charge. 2. Protection and preservation of the environment. 3. To advance the Christian faith. |
| 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 |
1. DNM furniture project re-home’s pre- loved furniture and basic household goods to people experiencing furniture poverty in Thetford and it’s surrounding areas. We also offer some social activities throughout the year to address social isolation which is often a by-product of furniture poverty. 2. Waste reduction and reuse of furniture through the DNM furniture project. 3. Providing worship, pastoral car and outreach through the DNM Community. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Dove’s Nest Ministries Charitable objects have been written using the guidance provided by the charity commission on ‘charitable purposes’ and with the assistance of the charity commission in determining what DNM charitable purposes are and how they satisfy the CC requirements. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference No grants made. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related
| investment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Dove’s Nest volunteers have contributed 1,955 hours of their time to DNM. |
| Other |
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. |
Para 1.20 | During the period of October 22 – September 23 142 furniture referrals have been completed by the DNM furniture project leading to an estimated £31,235 saving for the combined households we have donated to and an estimated 11,739kg co2 saving (these figures are based upon savings for the re-use of furniture and household goods and not overall charity co2 emissions and savings). The donation of goods to local households enable our beneficiaries to feel more comfortable in their own homes, receiving items from us allows the beneficiary to feel heard, cared for and valued in their individual circumstances. During this period we hosted 4 social events to address some of the symptoms experienced by those experiencing furniture poverty including social isolation. Also during this period we have provided 34 DNM Community worship events, as of January 23 DNM began offering weekly opportunities for worship. Alongside this we offer pastoral care for those who choose to engage with the DNM Community in this way. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
| set | ||
|---|---|---|
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Opening balance for the year: £11,242.49 Income: £37,079.94 Expenditure: £24,582.73 Net income over expenditure: £12,497.21 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Trustee’s of Dove’s Nest Ministries take seriously the responsibility for the fnances given, earned or donated to the Charity and acknowledge our role in protectng the fnancial health of the charity as well as our responsibility to meet the charity’s objects. At each meetng of the trustees we will review our fnancial positon to ensure we are able to contnue operatons for the next 3 months. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £12,497.21 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No uncertainties at the year end. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
None | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 whose only voting members are its charity trustees |
| 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 | (10.2)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. (10.3)75% of the Charity Trustees must be practicing members of the Christian faith. All Trustees must be sympathetic to the Christian faith. (10.4)Ex officio Trustee: (a) The British Isles South District reserves the right to appoint a Licensed Nazarene Pastor as an Ex officio charity trustee. (b) If unwilling to act as a charity trustee, the office holder may: (i) Before accepting appointment as a charity trustee, give notice in writing to the trustees of his or her unwillingness to act in that capacity; or (ii) After accepting appointment as a charity trustee, resign under the provisions contained in clause (12 - Retirement and removal of charity trustees). The office of ex officio charity trustee will then remain vacant until the office holder ceases to hold office. (10.5)Nominated Trustee[s]: (a) The British Isles South District and the existing Charity board of trustees may appoint charity trustees. (b) Any appointment must be made at a meeting held according to the ordinary practice of the appointing body. (c) Each appointment must be for a term of 3 years. (d) The appointment will be effective from the later of: |
(i) the date of the vacancy; and (ii) the date on which the charity trustees or their secretary or clerk are informed of the appointment. (e) The person appointed need not be a member of the appointing body. (f) A trustee appointed by the appointing body has the same duty under clause (9.1) as the other charity trustees to act in the way he or she decides in good faith would be most likely to further the purposes of the CIO.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
|
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Dove’s Nest Ministries |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | DNM |
| Registered charity number | 1196194 |
| Charity’s principal address | 69 Norwich Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2JJ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary-Jane Welham | Chair | |||
| Paul Welham | ||||
| Howard Truscott | ||||
| RickyO’Connor | ||||
– 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 None 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)
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
H Truscott Signature(s) MJ Welham Howard Truscott Full name(s) Mary-Jane Welham Position (eg Secretary, Chair Trustee Chair, etc) Date 20.07.24
Dove Nest Ministries
Receipts & Payments Account for the Year Ended 30 September 2023
| Income Donations Sale of furniture & goods donated Grants Thetford Church of The Nazarene BISD Church of The Nazarene Norfolk Community Foundation The Lottery Other Events Other Total Receipts Expenditure Rent Van hire & fuel Van cost & running expenses Mileage, travel & accomodation Subsistence for volunteers Publicity Postage, printing & stationery Equipment Insurance Ebay & Paypal fees Cost of Events Mobile Phone Courses fees & expenses Professional fees Wages Sundry Total Expenditure Net Receipts over Expenditure Represented by Gneral Fund Balance B/F Movement Balance at the bank General Fund Salary Fund Core Fund |
£ £ £ £ 4,150 3,365 556 1,929 - 9,027 9,750 9,000 8,894 - 10,000 - 1,570 400 30,214 18,427 2,105 67 55 80 37,080 23,868 4,388 4,564 733 2,979 10,136 - 1,196 549 388 210 192 334 125 124 775 1,370 248 496 - 71 2,241 633 123 83 427 975 145 - 3,380 - 86 238 24,583 12,626 12,497 11,242 11,242 - 12,497 11,242 23,739 11,242 23,739 11,242 19,914 11,242 1,620 - 2,205 - 23,739 11,242 Year ended 30 September 2023 Period from 1 September 2021 to 30 September |
|---|---|
Uncontrolled copy once printed | Confidential: Confidential
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Doves’s Nest Ministries members of On accounts for the year September 2023 Charity no 1196194 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30 / 09 / 2023.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
-
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
-
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 24 June 2024 Name: Craig Christiansen Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 43 Hazelwood Lane Abbots Langley Watford WD5 0JA
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
October 2018
1
IER
Uncontrolled copy once printed | Confidential: Confidential
Give here brief details of n/a any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
October 2018
2
IER