## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **Period start date 1 July 2022 Period end date 30 June 2023** ## **Charity name: The Mark Skinner Campaign** ## **Charity registration number: 1197299** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|For the public benefit in Norfolk and Suffolk,
the relief of those in need by reason of
youth, age, ill health, disability, financial
hardship, or other disadvantage and the
furtherance of such purposes as are
exclusively charitable within the law of
England and Wales, including the provision
of facilities for recreation and other leisure
time occupation in the interests of social
welfare with the object of improving the
conditions of life for whom they are
intended.| |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|In furtherance of the Charity’s aims we have
raised funds from variety of local sources
including a market stall selling items
donated from the local community,
charitable donations from local fundraising
bodies and individual donations or
bequests. We have regularly published the
charity’s performance in local free
magazine and summarised our stated aims
of raising funds for a playground in memory
of Liam Hills and assisting with the funding
of special equipment for a disabled young
lady Bethany Shaw.| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The charity is thankful for the guidance
issued by the Charity Commission and in
particular the application form we have
developed| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|The Charity has designed an application
form to assist in the decision making
process and whilst we are focussed on our
stated aims it does not preclude individuals
from making an application for a grant.
Forms are available from any trustee| |---|---|---| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|No policy in place at this time| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|We are extremely proud of our volunteers
and indeed the whole local community who
have embraced the local good causes and
have assisted in running the stall in often
atrocious weather on Market days and at
local events. We are grateful for
contributions made by local businesses and
the support received from their patrons and
staff alike.| |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|The Charity made a sizeable donation to
assist with the mobility equipment for a very
physically disabled young lady and this has
assisted the family to achieve their own
fund raising goal. The efforts and publicity
surrounding the Liam Hill playground
funding was also galvanised by the
announcement of the first grant.| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
The charity achieved one of its stated aims
of contributing to the fundraising for
specialist mobility equipment.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41
The Market Stall has stuttered more in year
however donations have been forthcoming
from a variety of local individuals and
groups. £17,080.90 was raised in year.
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
As interest rates have increased the
Trustees resolved to move funds to a new
community account especially for charitable
purposes (this was achieved by September
2023)
Other| |---|---| ## Financial Review |Financial Review||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|The Charity has raised £49,463.59 in the
two reporting periods. A single grant of
£6,622.14 has been made and the only
costs incurred by the Charity were £22.75
of bank charges for paying in cash earned
at the stall. The charity maintained its
objective of donating as much of the funds
raised to good causes.| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The principal short-term objectives include
raising funds towards play equipment in
memory of Liam Hills and for specialist
equipment required by Bethany Shaw and
the latter was achieved in this reporting
period . The play equipment is a long term
goal and it will be necessary to retain
reserves until we can afford the project and
provide a facility that the entire community
can be proud of.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£42,788.44| |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|The Charity is in a sound financial position
and is operated voluntarily by the trustees
and all volunteers and there is no reason to
doubt the viability.| ## 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|Fundraising has been achieved by
operating a weekly market stall including
donations of unwanted goods from
individuals and families in Brandon and
neighbouring towns and villages in Norfolk
and Suffolk. This has accounted for £9.2k of
year 1 income. Local Clubs, businesses
and other individuals have been extremely
generous in their giving and without whom
we would not be anywhere near our current
fund raising levels. None of this would have
been possible without our volunteers.| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|All funds are held in a UK interest bearing
bank account.| ||A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
Inflation is the biggest risk faced by our
charity as it will increase the time taken to
reach our objectives and slow grants to
other worthwhile causes in Norfolk and
Suffolk| |---|---| Structure, Governance and Management |Description of charity’s
trusts:||The Mark Skinner Campaign| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Foundation Model Constitution| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|CIO Foundation Constitution| |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|The charity trustees must have regard to
the skills knowledge and experience
needed for the effective administration of
the CIO. There are currently three trustees
and new trustees can only be appointed at
a properly convened meeting of the charity
trustees| 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 trustees meet on an informal basis and
the round robin advice received from the
Charity Commission is viewed and
discussed in order to keep abreast of
changing reporting conditions and
legislation changes.| |---|---|---| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|The Charity is not part of any formal wider
organisation however we do liaise with
other public charitable and public concerns| |Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51|The Charity makes every effort to separate
the interests of the Chair’s funeral business
from those of the charity and if any
bequests are made to the charity individuals
are asked to sign a disclaimer| |Other||| ## Reference and Administrative details |Charity name|The Mark Skinner Campaign| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|None| |Registered charity number|1197299| ||Charity’s principal address
Mark Skinner Funeral Service
London Road
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 0EW| |---|---| Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity ||Trustee name|Office (if any)|Dates acted if not for
whole year|Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee (if
any)| |---|---|---|---|---| |1
2
3|Mark Skinner|Chair||| ||Timothy Kent|Trustee||| ||Richard
Crowther|Trustee||| Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets None 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 ## Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details Not applicable ## Other optional information The charity is grateful to Mr Robin Graham Shaw M.B.E. B.E.M. who has acted as independent examiner of the Charity’s accounts and records ## Declarations Signature(s) Full name(s) Timothy Kent Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 9 April 2024 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the Irusteesl members of The Mark Skinner Campaign On accounts for the year 30 June 2023 ended Charity no 1197299 (if any) Sot out on pagès One and Two I report lo the Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("Ihe Trust'l for the year ended 30 o 6 10 15 Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of basis of report the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried oul 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 145151(b} of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention lolher than that disclosed below ') 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 Independent examiner's statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Please dgletg the words in the brackels if they do not apply. Signed: Dato: Name: Ro6iA GkAdAt4 Relevant professional qualification{$l or body (if any): IER October 2018 Address: - t.i).LIL_ @¢ ItG4 Aid rA(2M Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight matters of concern Isee CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). No matters of concem Give here brief delails of any itoms that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018 IER October 2018 Iiiaijiilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Ill llllll Ill lllllllll Illll 11 lllllllllllllllllll lll Invoice 1001358 Page 1 made for movement Invoice Address". )589 Mark Skinner GB Due Date Invoice date Payment terms 01108122 25107122 Prepaymenl Prescribing Clinician End User Lucy Stickland Bethany Shaw Prodyct description Quantity Measure Vnit Price Disc% Amount Innowalk Medium wth accessories 6.622.14 6.622 14 Totsl GBP 6,622.14 VAT Amount Spqcification VAT Sp•¢lfication VAT% Amount Distouht Qu•nthy VAT Base VAT Amou#t 6,622.14 o.oo 6.622.14 Total 6.622.14 6.622.14 Mad• for Movemtni Llmlted T•lephonq +44 330 113 6366 Office 22. 3rd Floor EORI GB3023267 Web W%W4.rnadeforMovernent.com The Blade. Abbey Street É.Mail info.uk@rnadeformove￿D1.cOrn RG1 3BA Reading VAT Reg No. 302 3267 48 Coc 11375894 Bar A¢¢ouni No. IBAN SWIFT Dan5ke Bank 35012303 GB87DA8A30128135012303 OABAGB2L Sortlny Code 301281