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2025-01-01-accounts

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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�

SORP
referenc
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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:

SORP
referenc
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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.
Polic� on grant making Para
1.38
Polic� on social in�estment
incl�ding program related
in�estment
Para
1.38
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.

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.
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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
Action.
Ta�nton.
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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�

Fi�a�cia� Re�ie�
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
of:
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
fo�nd at:
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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.
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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:
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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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.
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.
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
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��)
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