Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From April 2023 Period start date To Period end date
March 2024
Charity name:
Charity registration number:
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for sea rowing, in particular Cornish Four Oared Gig rowing, for the benefit of the public. To advance the education of the public in the traditions and heritage of Cornish Four Oared Gig rowing. |
| 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 |
To provide a programme of events and opportunities for the public to learn about and benefit from Cornish Four Oared Gig rowing. To increase participation of the public in Cornish Four Oared Gig rowing, including a focus on inclusion and providing opportunities for under- represented groups. To benefit existing rowing clubs and appropriate others by providing access to loan boats. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
Additional information (optional)
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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 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 | Acquisition of two GRP four oared gigs enabling existing rowing clubs and potential participants to experience four oared gig rowing. Loan boats have been used by 3 clubs in 2023-24, with significantly more clubs and potential rowers to benefit moving forward. Continuation of a forward calendar of events to promote four oared gig rowing. Mixed events for six and four oared gigs. Forward planning for coming year and beyond. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0.00 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We are a governing body who do not charge fees |
| 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 any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| 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: |
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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 | Trustees appointed by resolution passed 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 |
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| 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 | Cornish Four Oared Gig Association |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | CFOGA |
| Registered charity number | |
| Charity’s principal address | Lots Ait 41 High Street Brentford London TW8 0BB |
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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| Patrick Bird | Chair | |||
| Greta Kendall | CompanySecretary | |||
| Ella Rose Sutton | ||||
| Vanessa Bird | ||||
| Ivan Sharrock | ||||
| Andrew Spooner | 24 July2024 | |||
| Yvonne Baker | ||||
– 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 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
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) Full name(s) Greta Kendall Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc) Date 10/02/2025
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