Molly’s Gift Trustee Annual Report
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Charity Number: 1197126
Address: 10 Crusader Close, Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5BX
Trustees: Steve Wilkinson, Leandra Whelband and Emily Sharpe
About Our Charity’s Work
Our charity is dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and young people by providing access to enriching holiday camps and clubs. We specifically focus on families on low incomes, ensuring that children and young people who may otherwise miss out on such opportunities can participate in safe, fun, and educational activities during school holidays. In addition to our camps and clubs, we offer small grants to individuals, enabling them to access physical activity opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach due to financial constraints.
Through our programmes, we aim to foster inclusion, improve well-being, and help build confidence and resilience among the young people we support. Our activities are designed to be both enjoyable and developmental, encouraging participation in sports, arts, and team-building exercises. We also work closely with families, schools, and community partners to identify those most in need and to maximise the impact of our support.
Where Our Money Comes From
The charity’s income for the past year has come from a variety of sources. A significant portion was secured through grants from other charitable organisations, local councils, and government programmes, such as the Holiday Activity & Food Programme. These grants have been vital in allowing us to expand our services and reach more children and young people.
In addition, we have received generous support from community fundraising events, organised both by our team and by dedicated supporters in the local area. These events not only raise essential funds but also help to raise awareness of our work and engage new volunteers and donors. We are immensely grateful to all those who have contributed financially or in kind, enabling us to continue our mission.
How We’ve Spent Our Money in the Past Year
In the last financial year, the charity’s expenditure has been focused on delivering direct support to our beneficiaries and ensuring the smooth running of our holiday camps and clubs. The main areas of spending have been:
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Staff Wages: Employing qualified staff and activity leaders to plan and deliver safe, engaging, and inclusive activities for children and young people.
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Venues: Hiring suitable venues for holiday camps and clubs, ensuring accessibility and safety for all participants.
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Supplies and Equipment: Purchasing sports equipment, art materials, and other necessary supplies to facilitate a wide range of activities.
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Small Grants: Providing direct financial assistance to disadvantaged individuals, enabling access to sports clubs, classes, and other physical activities.
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Fundraising Events: Covering costs associated with organising and running community fundraising events, which are essential for sustaining our income and outreach.
We are committed to ensuring that the majority of our funding is directed towards frontline services and direct support. Administrative and governance costs are kept to a minimum, and we regularly review our expenditure to maximise efficiency and impact.
Looking Ahead
As we move forward, our priority remains to reach even more disadvantaged children and young people, providing them with memorable experiences and opportunities for growth. We will continue to seek new funding sources, strengthen our partnerships, and listen to the needs of our community to ensure our programmes remain relevant and impactful.
On behalf of the trustees, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported our charity over the past year. Together, we are making a real difference in the lives of the young people we serve.
CHARITY COMMI5510N FOR ENGLAND ANO WAIES MOLLYS GIFT Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For th• priod fram To 01101r2024 3111212024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted fun(ls Endowrnent fund8 Totsl fundJ Last yèar tothe tothB ne7wBst£ iDth• r?08t£ tothp £ A1 Recelpts GRANTS 54126 S3,126 DONATIONS 11.781 11.781 INTEREST 377 Sub totsl(Gross income for ARJ 65.284 65.284 A2 Asset and Investrnent salès. (see tsblel. Sub total 65,284 65,2B4 A3Pa ents HOLIDAY PROGRAMME 1D7 9,107 SATURDAY CLUB 10.063 10,063 GIFTS GRANTS ADMINISTRATION COSTS 981 44.981 Sub total 151 64,151 A4 Assèt and Inv8Stmènt urchase$. l¥ee tsblg Sub total 64.151 64.151 Net of recelpts/(payments) A5 Trdnsfers betweèn lurtds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year 1,133 11,525 12.6 11.525 12,658 CCXX R1 8¢Uts ISSI 2711012025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner s Report Roport to the trusteesl NOLL 31 9L-(trM6&-( Zo I On accounts for the year Charity no (If any) Sèt out on pages I rerth trj the trust8es on my examinafion of the unts of the above Responsibilities and As the charty trustees of the Trust. you are reswnsible for the preparation basis of report of accounts in acc(dae with th8 requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Acri. I rpport in resp8Ct crf my examinatiovF of the Trusys accounts carried out under sectin 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the appICable DireclK)ns gplen by the Chaty Commission uter seciDn 14515Xb) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I ctyffimi that no material rnatte have come to my attenlion ') in connection with the examin¥)n which gwes me cause to believe that in, any matersal accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts (lo not accord with the accoUnn9 ordS I have no concems and hav8 come across no olhor matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a oper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Indepèndent examinerfs statement Signed: Date: Namo: .(Qlklkli ( Relevant professional qualificatlon(s} or b¢Jdy {rf anyl: Q t <{Hcl&L A-QlQQfvJr*NZ. Address: IQS J44 Section B Disclosure Onty complete rf the examiner needs tr) highlight matters of concern (see CC32. Independerrt eXam1r4( of charity &counts' directions and guidance for examlnetsi. IER October 2018
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