## **T����ee��A���al Re����f���he �e�i�d** **F���** 01/01/2023 **Pe�i�d ��a��da�e T�** 02/01/2024 **Pe�i�d e�d da�e** **Cha�i���a�e:** CLIMATE ACTION TAUNTON **Cha�i���egi���a�i�����be�:** 1198336 ## **Objec�i�e�a�d Ac�i�i�ie�** ||SORP
referenc
e|| |---|---|---| |S�mmar�of the p�rposes of
the charit�as set o�t in its
go�erning doc�ment|Para
1.17|To promote the conser�ation, protection and
impro�ement of the en�ironment. We �ill do this b�
engaging �ith local comm�nities and enco�raging
beha�io�ral change and positi�e actions.| |S�mmar�of the main
acti�ities in relation to those
p�rposes for the p�blic
benefit, in partic�lar, the
acti�ities, projects or ser�ices
identified in the acco�nts.|Para
1.17 and
1.19|a. Create and r�n a climate and comm�nit�h�b in
Ta�nton
b. Create a local conte�t that tr�l�reflects the scale of
the climate and ecological challenge and the �rgenc�
to act
c. Empo�er indi�id�als and comm�nities in Ta�nton
and the s�rro�nding area
d. B�ild partnerships and collaborate �ith like-minded
organisations.
e. Engage constr�cti�el��ith Somerset's local
a�thorities| |Statement confirming �hether
the tr�stees ha�e had regard
to the g�idance iss�ed b�the
Charit�Commission on p�blic
benefit|Para
1.18|All of o�r acti�ities d�ring 2023 ha�e been foc�sed on
o�r charitable p�rpose as set o�t in o�r constit�tion.| ## **Addi�i��al i�f���a�i��(���i��al)** Yo� ma�choose to incl�de f�rther statements �here rele�ant abo�t: ||SORP
referenc
e|| |---|---|---| |Polic�on grant making|Para
1.38|We ha�e made no grants d�ring this period.
At present �e ha�e no policies related to grant
making| |Polic�on social in�estment
incl�ding program related
in�estment|Para
1.38|We ha�e no polic�on this and ha�e not �ndertaken
an�rele�ant acti�ities.| |||| |Contrib�tion made b�
�ol�nteers|Para
1.38|We accept contrib�tions made b��ol�nteers, this
incl�des both financial as �ell as their time and
e�pertise.| |---|---|---| |Other||| ## **Achie�e�e���a�d Pe�f���a�ce** ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |S�mmar�of the main
achie�ements of the charit�,
identif�ing the difference the
charit��s �ork has made to
the circ�mstances of its
beneficiaries and an��ider
benefits to societ�as a
�hole.|Para 1.20|We ha�e engaged �ith the p�blic in a �ariet�of �a�s
incl�ding:
�
Pop-�p stalls
�
E�hibitions
�
Workshops
�
Climate Cafe�s
�
Follo�thro�gh contacts
�
Action H�b - a shared space in a local �ero
�aste shop
�
Climate Talks b�a�thors �ith recent
p�blications.
�
Film sho�s
�
Work �ith local college st�dents
Thro�gh these e�ents �e ha�e had contact �ith o�er
750 indi�id�als o�er nearl�350 ho�rs.
The con�ersation ha�e been abo�t s�pporting and
sharing actions being taken in response to the climate
and ecological emergencies, as �ell as signposting to
rele�ant information and/or organisations.
We ha�e been able to hold in-depth con�ersations
thro�gh �orkshops and indi�id�als approaching o�r
stall at the Ta�nton Independent Market and at o�r
Action H�b at Pa�l Street.
O�r o�treach acti�ities incl�ded:
**Ja��a��**- Complete setting �p the Action H�b at Pa�l
Street.
**Feb��a��**- Facilitated �orkshop �ith the Ta�nton
Vale Rotar�on their climate action plan.
**Ma�ch**- Joint presentation �ith Somerset Wildlife
Tr�st to Blackbrook b�siness park.
Started the joint �ork �ith Ta�nton Transition To�n to
make people a�are of the election to the ne�
Ta�nton To�n Co�ncil in Ma�.| **A��il** - The film �The Oil Machine��as sho�n at the Bridg�ater Arts Centre. Yeo�il Earth - had a stall and made good connections �ith other like minded indi�id�als and gro�p in the area. Ta�nton Minster �Ga�a E�hibition�incl�ding leading a disc�ssion gro�p. Joint e�ents �ith Transition To�n Ta�nton to promote participation in the To�n Co�ncil election. **Ma�** - Joint e�ent �ith Ta�nton Clothes S�ap incl�ding sho�ing the film �fashion reimagined�. Follo��p ne�t steps meeting �ith Ta�nton To�n Co�ncil. **J��e** - Ta�nton Q�akers - The Oil Machine film sho� and follo��p disc�ssion. Met �ith st�dent ambassadors at Bridg�ater & Ta�nton College to de�elop their co�rse brief on climate action. Joint actions �ith Ta�nton Big Green Week, Rights Comm�nit�and GoCreate Ta�nton. Stall at Stoke St.Gregor�En�irofair 23. **J�l�** - s�pported the e�ent hosted b�Comm�nit� Land Tr�st **Se��e�be�** - �e sho�ed three films in partnership �ith the Bre�ho�se in Ta�nton. And also held a �orkshop to share peoples tho�ghts and possible f�t�re actions. **Oc��be** r - began o�r �ard based p�blic engagement programme in partnership �ith Ta�nton To�n Co�ncil at Green�a�Rec, French Weir Park and Come�tro�e Ch�rch. The Oil Machine film sho�at Q�antock ECo and follo��p �orkshop, �here �e agreed to de�elop a programme to help raise the en�ironmental and ecological iss�es d�ring the election �ear 2024. Raised the iss�e of climate change at the local meeting of Instit�tion of Ci�il Engineers �ith nearl�40 members in attendance. S�pported the �ork of the C�rr�Ri�al Parish Co�ncil in the �ork the�ha�e done to e�plore home heating options. **N��e�be�-** �e held o�r t�o sponsored e�ents �ith Ta�nton Literar�Festi�al �ith nearl�70 people coming along to listen to t�o inspirational speakers. We also held an energ�ad�ice training e�ent deli�ered b�the Centre for S�stainable energ�to 15 people. This pro�ided a so�nd basis for ha�ing informed con�ersations �ith the p�blic seeking help and ad�ice. We commenced o�r collaborati�e �ork �ith Bridg�ater and Ta�nton College Arts and Design St�dents on the �f�t�re �orlds e�hibition�to be sho�n in Jan�ar�2024. **Dece�be�-** �e started o�r �energ�matters� programme f�nded b�National Grid�s Comm�nit� Matters F�nd. The programme is based at Priors�ood Comm�nit�Centre and co�ers the Ta�nton Area. Details of o�r o�treach acti�ities can be fo�nd he�e. The initial engagement is helping �s to e�ol�e the 2024 programme incl�ding: Foc�sed on a campaign to highlight climate, ecolog� and social j�stice matters d�ring 2024 in the conte�t of the general election. Energ�Matters actions to s�pport indi�id�als and comm�nities. Plan to b�ild on the energ�matters programme f�nded b�National Grid �hich �ill end in March 2024, incl�ding the promotion of the �redress �o�cher�scheme to q�alif�ing indi�id�als. Bring for�ard comm�nit�garden projects �ith Somerset Comm�nit�Gardening. Whilst �e �ere �ns�ccessf�l for f�nding for t�o projects from the H�bb�b f�nding Programme �e plan to seek grant f�nding from other programmes. Contin�e to s�stain the Action H�b at Pa�l Street and seek f�nding to contin�e o�r programme of actions be�ond 2024. ## **Fi�a�cial Re�ie�** |Re�ie�of the charit��s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|**I�c��e**
2023 income consisted of:
Grant income of - �5, 610
Donation - �17
E�ents - �390
Carr�o�er from 2022 - �9, 330
Pro�iding a Total f�nd of: �15, 347
**E��e�di���e**
2023 e�pendit�re �as �6,176 and consisted
of:
Capital E�pendit�re - �80
Rent on premises -
�4, 773
(incl�ding stalls)
Promotions -
�23
Tra�el & com
�110
Ins�rance
�96
O�treach Materials
�1,094
Details of both e�pendit�re and income can be
fo�nd at:
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�L�/edi�?���=�ha�i�g| |---|---|---| |Statement e�plaining the
polic�for holding reser�es
stating �h�the�are held|Para 1.22|We ha�e no req�irement to hold an�reser�es
to mitigate against significant financial risks or
liabilities at present. The balance of �9,158
has been bro�ght for�ard to the reporting
period 2024.| |Amo�nt of reser�es held|Para 1.22|0| |Reasons for holding �ero
reser�es|Para 1.22|We do not foresee an�significant e�pendit�re
arising from the 2023 �ear for �hich �e ma�
need to hold reser�es. In addition CAT takes
on minim�m financial risks th�s no need for
reser�es.| |Details of f�nd materiall�in
deficit|Para 1.24|No s�ch f�nds e�ist| |E�planation of an�
�ncertainties abo�t the
charit�contin�ing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|We �ere able to recr�it an additional t�o
tr�stees in 2023 and so no�ha�e fi�e
tr�stees. In addition there is a core team of
�ol�nteers �ho help deli�er o�r engagement
programme.| ## **Addi�i��al i�f���a�i��(���i��al)** Yo�ma�choose to incl�de f�rther statements �here rele�ant abo�t: |The charit��s principal
so�rces of f�nds (incl�ding
an�f�ndraising)|Para 1.47|**G�a���a�d d��a�i���**
We ha�e in 2023 had �5, 610 in grants. �390
�as generated from the film sho�s held at the
Bre�ho�se. .| |---|---|---| |||**N��a��licable**| |||| ||In�estment polic�and
objecti�es incl�ding an�
social in�estment polic�
adopted
Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charit�
Para 1.46
Other| |---|---| ## **S���c���e, G��e��a�ce a�d Ma�age�e��** |Description of charit��s
tr�sts:||| |---|---|---| |T�pe of go�erning doc�ment
(�����deed, ���al cha��e�)|Para 1.25|We are formed as a charitable organisation.
Please see o�r constit�tio**�.**
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**�e_li�k**| |Ho�is the charit�
constit�ted?
(e.g �ninc�����a�ed
a���cia�i�n, CIO)|Para 1.25|Charitable Incorporated Organisation| |
Tr�stee selection methods
incl�ding details of an�
constit�tional pro�isions e.g.
election to post or name of
an�person or bod�entitled
to appoint one or more
tr�stees|Para 1.25|Tr�stees are appointed b�the Tr�st on the
basis of their interest and commitment to the
en�ironmental and climate change goals as
e�pressed in o�r constit�tion.| **Addi�i��al i�f���a�i��(���i��al)** Yo�ma�choose to incl�de f�rther statements �here rele�ant abo�t: |||| |---|---|---| |Policies and proced�res
adopted for the ind�ction
and training of tr�stees|Para 1.51|We ha�e adopted a safeg�arding and
operational polic��hich g�ides o�r �ork.| |The charit��s organisational
str�ct�re and an��ider
net�ork �ith �hich the
charit��orks|Para 1.51|We ha�e FIVE tr�stees �ho �ork
collaborati�el�and �e anticipate this to
increase to 5 in 2023. At present the role of
treas�res is filled b�Kar�na Tharmananthar
and no other roles ha�e been established. In
addition �e ha�e a small team of core
�ol�nteers �ith �hom �e �ork closel�.
We also �ork closel��ith other en�ironmental
and green gro�ps, s�ch as Ta�nton Transition
To�n and Somerset Wildlife Tr�st, GoCreate
Ta�nton and Somerset Comm�nit�Gardening.
We are also part of the national net�ork of
ClimateEmergenc�Centres.| |Relationship �ith an�related
parties|Para 1.51|| |Other||| |||| **Refe�e�ce a�d Ad�i�i���a�i�e de�ail�** |Charit�name|Climate Action Ta�nton| |---|---| |Other name the charit��ses|| |Registered charit�n�mber|| |
Charit��s principal address|1 Birch Gro�e
Ta�nton
TA1 1EE| ||| ## **Na�e��f �he cha�i�������ee��h��a�age �he cha�i��** |1
2
3
6
7|**T����ee �a�e**|**Office (if a��)**|**Da�e�ac�ed if ���f���h�le �ea�**
**Na�e �f**
**�e����(��**
**b�d�) e��i�led**
**��a���i��**
**�����ee (if a��)**| |---|---|---|---| ||Fran Hicks|Tr�stee|
2022| ||Carol�n Dare|Tr�stee|2022| ||Kar�na
Tharmananthar|Tr�stee &
Treas�rer|2022| ||||| ||||| ||Nick O�Donnel|Tr�stee|Febr�ar�2023| ||Vicki Jensen|Tr�stee|Febr�ar�2023| ## **Decla�a�i���** ## **The �����ee�decla�e �ha��he�ha�e a�����ed �he �����ee���e����ab��e.** ## **Sig�ed ��behalf �f �he cha�i���������ee�** ||||| |---|---|---|---| |**Sig�a���e(�)**
**F�ll �a�e(�)**
**P��i�i��(eg**
**Sec�e�a��, Chai�, e�c)**
**Da�e**|Kar���Tha���n���ha�
Kar�na Tharmananthar||| ||||| ||Tr�stee and Treas�rer||| ||1 J�l�2024|||