Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023
Charity name: The Teaboat Project
Charity registration number: 1198057
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Surrey and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants. To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by promoting biological diversity in Surrey. |
| 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 |
Management of a Thames Path location and operation of a small cafe for the benefit of the local community, including acting as a meeting point and a hub for other community activities. |
| 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 prepared this report with regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission. |
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SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers are an important resource in our community work. All our trustees give their time freely. We encourage all members to be involved in voluntary activities and to share their skills with others. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 local community has benefited by the careful management of a Thameside location creating a safe environment for all to enjoy. A small cafe has been opened which operates at least twice a week serving refreshments. The cafe additionally provides working opportunities for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other | ||
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity has reserves of £1,072 at the end of the period. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trustees policy is to hold enough reserves to meet at least 12 months operating costs of the charity. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1,072 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| 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 | The Charity's main source of income is giving which amounts to £3,643 |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The charity has no long term investments. Cash reserves are held in a bank account. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other | ||
Structure, Governance and Management
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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 | 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 |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Teaboat Project |
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| Other name the charity uses |
| Charity name | The Teaboat Project |
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| Registered charity number | 1198057 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o London & Marlborough Ltd The Courtyard 59 Church Street Staines TW18 4XS |
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) |
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| 1 | Mr. Paul Sexton | |||
| 2 | Mr. Mark Calnan | |||
| 3 | Mr. Mark Adams |
– 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
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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
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) | |||
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| Full name(s) | Mark Calnan | ||
| Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) |
Secretary | ||
| Date | 23 September 2024 |
The Teaboat Project 1198057 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 1/1/2023 31/12/2023 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Endowment Restricted funds Total funds Last year funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts
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| Payments received | - | 3,643- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 3,643- | - | -- | ||||||||||
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| **Total receipts ** | - | 3,643- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 3,643- | - | -- | |||||||||||||
| A3 Payments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Container | - | 1,986- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 1,986- | - | -- | |||||||||||||
| Supplies | - | 1,530- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 1,530- | - | -- |
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| Other | - | 79- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 79- | - | -- | |||||||||||
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| **Sub total ** | - | 3,595- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 3,595- | - | -- |
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| **Total payments ** | - | 3,595- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 3,595- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| **Net of receipts/(payments) ** | - | 48- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 48- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| A6 Cash funds last year end | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| **Cash funds this year end ** | - | 48- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 48- | - | -- |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Unrestricted | Restricted funds | Restricted funds | Endowment | ||||||||||||||
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| B1 | Cash | funds | Current Account | - | 1,072- | - | -- | - | -- | ||||||||
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| Total cash funds | - | 1,072- | - | -- | - | -- |
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| B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
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| Signature | Print Name Mark Calnan |
Date of approval | ||
| Mark Calnan | 23/09/2024 | |||
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