Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/03/2023 Period start date To 29/02/2024 Period end date Charity name: Christian Care and Share
Charity registration number: 1196467
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 | “The objects of Christian Care and Share are to provide food and basic hygiene supplies for needy individuals and families, available to anyone in the community, offering provisions to those in need of such, to the advancement of the wellbeing of those in poverty in the community." |
| 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 relief of financial hardship amongst people in Thornton, Cleveleys and Fleetwood, and the surrounding areas, or in other parts of the United Kingdom in such ways as the trustees from time-to-time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively by: • “providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty” • “such other means, including (but not limited to) the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services and to provide such services with a Christian ethos, supported by churches in Thornton, Cleveleys and Fleetwood, and the surrounding areas, or in other parts of the United Kingdom .” |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference Not applicable
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
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| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Food packing and collecting food, from suppliers, delivering food parcels |
| Other | The trustees have put in place a safeguarding policy |
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 | CCS provides food and essential items and has helped 400 people over the period covered by this report. This has enabled these individuals to have their daily needs met and for some provided a means of social contact and support, especially for some clients of CCS who are housebound. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
CCS sets out to help those who come asking for help with food and basic hygiene needs. We have the capacity to help about 60 clients a week and at times we have been supporting that number with help. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | CCS does not engage in active fund raising but has published reports of its work so that others are able to know of the activities it undertakes. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| 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 | Income for the year ending 28/02/22 was £8885 and expenditure for that period was £8815 leaving a net income of £70 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Agreed to hold a reserve equivalent to 2 months expenditure. If the reserve falls below this then a trustees meeting will be called to discuss what action should be taken. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Equivalent to 2 months expenditure. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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 |
The principal source of funds is from individual donors and donations from churches. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Not applicable | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| 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 | Trustee appointments will be decided by the existing trustees at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
As per stated in the governing document. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Christian Care and Share |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Not applicable |
| Registered charity number | 1196467 |
| Charity’s principal address | Cumberland Chapel Cumberland Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys FY5 2DR |
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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| MR NEAL JONATHON HARTRIDGE |
Chairman | |||
| MRS CHRISTINE ANNE HARTRIDGE |
Treasurer | |||
| MR PHILIP NORMAN KIMBER |
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| MR KEVIN JOHN KNAPMAN |
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| MR MARK SAMUEL LONNEY |
Secretary | |||
| MR PAUL MATTHEW JENKINSON |
Vice Chair | |||
– 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 Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable 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
Signature(s) Mark Samuel Lonney Full name(s) Neal Jonathan Hartridge Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Secretary Chair, etc)
Date 14/02/24 14/02/2024
Christian Care and Share Closing Balance Bank Unpresented Cheques Cash not on Statement
Month end Posiition
Opening Cash Book Receipts Purchases
Cloising Cash Book Variance
Bank Reconciliation 31.01.22 28.02.21 31.03.21 30.04.21 31.05.21 30.06.21 31.07.21 31.08.21 30.09,21 31.10.21 30.11.21 31.12.21 31.01.22 28.02.22 Total 2692.12 0.00 3255.46 1357.54 3084.22 2939.34 3188.89 3055.07 2836.38 2636.27 2444.25 2259.52 2692.12 1950.09 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2692.12 0.00 3255.46 1357.54 3084.22 2939.34 3188.89 3055.07 2836.38 2636.27 2444.25 2259.52 2692.12 1950.09 0.00 3297.68 3255.46 3148.22 3084.22 2939.34 3188.89 3055.07 2836.38 2636.27 2444.25 2259.52 2692.12 0 3584.30 26.00 10.00 0.00 0.00 375.00 223.00 0.00 31.78 0.00 20.00 1185.00 0.00 5455.08 0 -286.62 -68.22 -117.24 -64.00 -144.88 -125.45 -356.82 -218.69 -231.89 -192.02 -204.73 -752.40 -742.03 -3504.99 3297.68 3255.46 3148.22 3084.22 2939.34 3188.89 3055.07 2836.38 2636.27 2444.25 2259.52 2692.12 1950.09 1950.09 -3297.68 0.00 -1790.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
31.03.22 30.04.22 31.05.22 30.06.22 31.07.22 31.08.22 30.09,22 31.10.22 30.11.22 31.12.22 31.01.23 28.02.23 Total Closing Balance Bank 1814.05 1357.54 1167.29 762.46 1021.06 654.28 370.60 1266.72 765.34 866.75 1804.58 1822.11 Unpresented Cheques 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cash not on Statement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Month end Posiition 1814.05 1357.54 1167.29 762.46 1021.06 654.28 370.60 1266.72 765.34 866.75 1804.58 1822.11 Opening Cash Book 1948.08 1814.05 1357.54 1167.29 762.46 1021.06 654.28 370.60 1266.72 765.34 866.75 1804.58 Receipts 310.94 75.83 1071.59 425.86 795.25 332.61 216.46 1574.86 403.35 882.39 1583.00 1213.76 Purchases -444.97 -532.34 -1261.84 -830.69 -536.65 -699.39 -500.14 -678.74 -904.73 -780.98 -645.17 -1196.23 Cloising Cash Book 1814.05 1357.54 1167.29 762.46 1021.06 654.28 370.60 1266.72 765.34 866.75 1804.58 1822.11 Variance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31.03.23 30.04.23 31.05.23 30.06.23 31.07.23 31.08.23 30.09,23 31.10.23 30.11.23 31.12.23 31.01.24 28.02.24 Closing Balance Bank 1198.91 866.79 637.14 537.74 282.89 808.24 640.28 630.61 639.89 1780.75 2010.31 1523.92 Unpresented Cheques 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cash not on Statement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Month end Posiition 1198.91 866.79 637.14 537.74 282.89 808.24 640.28 630.61 639.89 1780.75 2010.31 1523.92 Opening Cash Book 1822.11 1193.91 866.79 637.64 537.74 282.89 808.24 640.28 630.61 639.89 1780.75 2010.31 Trans In 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 750.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Receipts 203.14 331.32 578.45 482.70 338.85 1001.80 352.25 352.25 600.87 1428.60 626.70 152.00 Purchases -751.34 -658.44 -808.10 -582.60 -593.70 -406.45 -520.21 -281.92 -591.59 -287.74 -397.14 -638.39 Neal and Christine -75.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -70.00 -750.00 -80.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cloising Cash Book 1198.91 866.79 637.14 537.74 282.89 808.24 640.28 630.61 639.89 1780.75 2010.31 1523.92 Variance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31.03.24 30.04.24 31.05.24 30.06.24 31.07.24 31.08.24 30.09,24 31.10.24 30.11.24 31.12.24 31.01.25 28.02.25 Closing Balance Bank 1356.21 1451.41 985.95 Unpresented Cheques 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cash not on Statement 0.00 0.00 0.00 Month end Posiition 1356.21 1451.41 985.95 Opening Cash Book 1523.92 1356.21 1451.41 Trustee Gift 100.80 0.00 0.00 Grant In 0.00 0.00 5000.00 Receipts 20.00 500.00 0.00 Purchases -288.51 -404.80 -475.46 Neal and Christine 0.00 0.00 0.00 Grant Out 0.00 0.00 -4990.00 Cloising Cash Book 1356.21 1451.41 985.95 Variance 0.00 0.00 0.00 Grant Account 5000.00 Combined Accounts 5985.95
| **31.03.24 ** | **30.04.24 ** | 31.05.24 30.06.24 31.07.24 31.08.24 30.09.24 31.10.24 30.11.24 31.12.24 31.01.25 28.02.25 | Total | |
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| Income | ||||
| Donations | 20 | 500 | 0 | 520 |
| Credits on purchases | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Trusteee Donation | 101 | 0 | 0 | 101 |
| Total Income | 121 | 508 | 0 | 629 |
| Payments | ||||
| Volunteer | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Food etc | 231 | 313 | 440 | 984 |
| Printer | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Computer/Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Mobile Phone | 30 | 30 | 30 | 90 |
| Equipment - Sundry Supplies | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Insurance | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Tracts and Printer Literature | 0 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Drawings N.H. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Payments | 289 | 405 | 475 | 1169 |
| Net Income |