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F��� 02/01/2024 Pe�i�d ��a�� da�e T� 01/01/2025 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�
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| 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 2024 ha�e been foc�sed on o�r charitable p�rpose as set o�t in o�r constit�tion. |
Addi�i��a� i�f���a�i�� (���i��a�) Yo� ma� choose to incl�de f�rther statements �here rele�ant abo�t:
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We ha�e made no grants d�ring this period. At present �e ha�e no policies related to grant making We ha�e no polic� on this and ha�e not �ndertaken an� rele�ant acti�ities. |
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| Polic� on grant making | Para 1.38 |
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| Polic� on social in�estment incl�ding program related in�estment |
Para 1.38 |
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| 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. |
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| Other |
Achie�e�e��� a�d Pe�f���a�ce
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| 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. � Work �ith local college st�dents � 2024 Election H�stings Thro�gh these e�ents �e had contact o�er 600 indi�id�als o�er nearl� 450 ho�rs. The con�ersation has 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 as �ell as at other e�ents �e ha�e hosted and s�pported. O�r o�treach acti�ities incl�ded: Ja��a��- A��i� O�r first e�hibition in collaboration �ith Bridg�ater and Ta�nton College st�dents �as held at the Bre�ho�se, Ta�nton, in Jan�ar�-Febr�ar� 2024. We de�eloped a brief for the st�dents to consider a f�t�re �here climate sol�tions e�isted. �����://�����.������.���/����/�/1A���R�- ��R���5S�6N�A�PO2����4�1�/����?���=������� |
We contin�ed o�r �ork �ith GoCreate Ta�nton and RightsComm�nit� Action on raising a�areness abo�t climate change and the res�lting impact on people and the planet. This �ork contin�ed thro�gho�t the �ear prod�cing a n�mber of impactf�l art projects across the to�n. �����://��������.���.��/�����.���/�������-���/ O�r first programme to s�pport people to keep �arm and safe d�ring the �inter of 2023/24. Thanks to f�nding from the National Grid �e �orked �ith comm�nit� s�pport gro�ps in the Priors�ood area, incl�ding Priors�ood Comm�nit� Centre, Ta�nton Foodbank and the �illage agent net�ork r�n b� the Comm�nit� Co�ncil, to help o�er 30 ho�seholds �ith practical help to keep �arm and safe. March sa� the ret�rn of the Ta�nton Independent Market for 2024, �e shared o�r stall �ith Centre for S�stainable Energ� to pro�ide energ� ad�ice and help. We �orked �ith other green gro�ps in the constit�enc� of Ta�nton and Wellington to highlight en�ironmental and climate iss�es in the r�n �p to the 2024 general election, �nder the heading of O�r Planet O�r Parliament O�r Choice. Contin�ed o�r Vegan Potl�ck gro�p. Ma�-Se��e�be� Concl�ded the Energ� Matters 2024 programme and contin�ed to engage the comm�nit� on energ� and en�ironmental matters. Also held t�o �orkshops at Richard H�ish College attended b� st�dents st�d�ing En�ironmental Science and Politics. Foc�sed on the �O�r Planet O�r Parliament and O�r Choice� Programme c�lminating in a h�stings on the 26 J�ne �ith o�er 100 members of the p�blic and all the prospecti�e parliamentar� candidates. �����://����.������.���/��������/�/1��J0����T��R2 - P8�M�C�2�I�A6�S36 G���30����PM/���� Three talks in partnership �ith Ta�nton Literar� Festi�al �ere organised �ith a �ie� to raising a�areness. Speakers �ere Bill McG�rie, Vikki Herd and Tom Heap. Contin�ed o�r p�blic engagement thro�gh the Action H�b and also the market stall. In addition �e partnered �ith St�dioSarr to engage the comm�nit� on the rede�elopment of the Debenhams Store as a comm�nit� led project. �����://���.��������������.��� O�r �ork �ith GoCreate Ta�nton c�lminated in the
| opening of the Climate M�ral at the Ta�nton P�blic | |||||||||||||
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| Ta�nton Literar� Festi�al incl�ded Roger Morgan- | |||||||||||||
| Gren�ille and Tom Heap sponsored b� Climate | |||||||||||||
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| Contin�ed o�r �ork �ith other comm�nit� gro�ps to | |||||||||||||
| initiate a comm�nit� led de�elopment for the old | |||||||||||||
| Debenhams Store. | |||||||||||||
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Fi�a�cia� Re�ie�
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| Re�ie� of the charit��s | Para 1.21 | I�c��e | ||||||||
| financial position at the end | 2024 income consisted | of: | ||||||||
| of the period | Grant income of - �7,125 | |||||||||
| Donation - �450 | ||||||||||
| Other - �180 | ||||||||||
| Carr� o�er from 2023 - | �9, 159 | |||||||||
| Pro�iding a Total f�nd of: �16, 913 | ||||||||||
| E��e�di���e | ||||||||||
| 2024 e�pendit�re �as �12, 428 and consisted | ||||||||||
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| Capital E�pendit�re - | ||||||||||
| Rent on premises - �5, 552 | ||||||||||
| (incl�ding stalls) | ||||||||||
| Promotions - �352 | ||||||||||
| Tra�el & com �108 | ||||||||||
| Ins�rance �96 | ||||||||||
| O�treach Materials �45 | ||||||||||
| Details of both e�pendit�re and income can be | ||||||||||
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| Statement e�plaining the | Para 1.22 | We ha�e no req�irement to hold an� reser�es | ||||||||
| polic� for holding reser�es | to mitigate against significant financial risks or | |||||||||
| stating �h� the� are held | liabilities at present. The balance of �4,832 | |||||||||
| has been bro�ght for�ard to the reporting | ||||||||||
| period 2nd Jan�ar� 2025 to 1 Jan�ar� 2026. | ||||||||||
| Amo�nt of reser�es held | Para 1.22 | 0 | ||||||||
| Reasons for holding �ero | Para 1.22 | We do not foresee an� | significant e�pendit�re | |||||||
| reser�es | arising from the 2024 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 | Para 1.24 | No s�ch f�nds e�ist | ||||||||
| deficit | ||||||||||
| E�planation of an� | Para 1.23 | We �ere able to recr�it | an additional t�o | |||||||
| �ncertainties abo�t the | tr�stees in 2023 and so no� ha�e fi�e | |||||||||
| charit� contin�ing as a going | tr�stees. We are in the process of recr�iting | a | ||||||||
| concern | f�rther tr�stee �hich �e plan to confirm in | |||||||||
| 2025. In addition there | is a core team of | |||||||||
| �ol�nteers �ho help deli�er o�r engagement | ||||||||||
| programme. |
| Addi�i��a� i�f���a�i�� (���i��a�) | Addi�i��a� i�f���a�i�� (���i��a�) | Addi�i��a� i�f���a�i�� (���i��a�) | ||||
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| Yo� ma� choose to incl�de f�rther statements �here rele�ant abo�t: | ||||||
| The charit��s principal | G�a��� a�d d��a�i��� | |||||
| so�rces of f�nds (incl�ding | ||||||
| an� f�ndraising) | We recei�ed a s�m of �7,125 in grants and | |||||
| Para 1.47 | �450 in donations. | |||||||
| N�� a���icab�e | ||||||||
| In�estment polic� and | ||||||||
| objecti�es incl�ding an� | Para 1.46 | |||||||
| social in�estment polic� | ||||||||
| adopted | ||||||||
| A description of the principal | Para 1.46 | |||||||
| risks facing the charit� | ||||||||
| Other | ||||||||
S���c���e, G��e��a�ce a�d Ma�age�e��
| Description of charit��s tr�sts: |
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| 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�. �����://�����.������.���/����/�/1NRO41�C���1 7�PG��4���B�7��3�UG�Q/����?���=�������� �� |
| Ho� is the charit� constit�ted? (e.g ��i�c�����a�ed a���cia�i��, 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��a� i�f���a�i�� (���i��a�) 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. |
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| 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 6 in 2025. 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 Climate Emergenc� Centres. |
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| Relationship �ith an� related parties |
Para 1.51 | |||
| Other | ||||
Refe�e�ce a�d Ad�i�i���a�i�e de�ai��
| Charit� name | Climate Action Ta�nton |
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| 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��
| T����ee �a�e | Office (if a��) | Da�e� ac�ed if ��� f�� �h��e �ea� | Na�e �f �e���� (�� b�d�) e��i��ed �� a���i�� �����ee (ifa��) |
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| Fran Hicks | Tr�stee | 2022 | |
| Carol�n Dare | Tr�stee | 2022 | |
| Kar�na Tharmananthar |
Tr�stee & Treas�rer |
2022 | |
| Nick O�Donnel l |
Tr�stee | Febr�ar�2023 | |
| Vicki Jensen | Tr�stee | Febr�ar�2023 |
Dec�a�a�i���
The �����ee� dec�a�e �ha� �he� ha�e a�����ed �he �����ee�� �e���� ab��e.
Sig�ed �� beha�f �f �he cha�i���� �����ee�
| Sig�a���e(�) | Kar�na Tharmananthar | ||||||||
| F��� �a�e(�) | Kar�na Tharmananthar | ||||||||
| P��i�i�� (eg | Tr�stee and Treas�rer | ||||||||
| Sec�e�a��, Chai�, | |||||||||
| e�c) | |||||||||
| Da�e | 17 March 2025 | ||||||||