Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 28[th] March 2022 To 27[th] March 2023
Charity name: Showerbox CIO
Charity registration number: 1198395
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | we give showers, underwear, toiletries and the sense of community to anyone in need, largely those facing homelessness. |
| 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 |
We provide shower facilities in London, have provided showers in Barking and are in the process of equipping a van to provider showers in Birmingham from 2024. We also provide clean underwear, toiletries and sanitary wear to those having showers and others in need. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees meet regularly and have all been given copies of the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | We are currently providing up to 70 showers on a Saturday in Central London and giving out more than twice that number of underwear, toiletries and sanitary wear. Cleanliness is hard to maintain for those living on the streets and sometimes in social housing. The service has been extended on a one- off basis to Barking. In addition we are about to start a weekly service in Birmingham |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Showerbox started the year with assets of £19,981 which was gifted to it by Showerbox CIC (now closed). It spent £41,644 on providing showers plus purchasing a refurbishing the Birmingham Showerbox van. Income of £31,794 was received from grants and donations. Therefore, reserves were reduced in year by £9,850 to a year end value of £10,131 |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are only kept because income is difficult to be assured about and spending of approximately of nearly £2,000 per month on providing showers and underwear etc is difficult to reduce substantially. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £10,131 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | See above |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Matching income and expenditure is a perennial concern. Some grants have been received in the post accounting period which means there are no going concern issues at the moment |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
The charity appointed 3 Trustees before inception, and have subsequently appointed 1 more trustee who is also the Hon Treasurer |
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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 | Trustees only appointed by agreement with all Trustees. Most recently to bring in Trustees from Birmingham |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Showerbox CIO |
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| Other name the charity uses | n/a |
| Registered charity number | 198395 |
| Charity’s principal address | 25 The crofts, Whitney, Oxon, OX28 4AQ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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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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| Carline Allouf | ||||
| Sharmistha Law | ||||
| Claire Mcneill | ||||
| Paul Taylor | From 1stJanuary2023 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
| Director name | ||
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| Sarah Lampety | Chief Executive | |
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| None | ||
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
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Paul David Taylor | ||
Honorary Treasurer and Trustee |
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| 22.11.2023 |
Showerbox No (if any) Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 28.3.22 27.3.23
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Grants and donations | 31,794 | - | - | 31,794 | - | ||||
| Balance from CIC | 19,981 | - | - | 19,981 | - | ||||
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| ~~Sub total~~~~(Gross income for~~ AR) |
51,774 | - | - | 51,774 | - | ||||
| ~~A2 Asset and investment~~ sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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Consumables Staff Costs Vehicles Transport Costs |
19,733 | - | |||||||
| 760 | - | ||||||||
| 17,071 | - | ||||||||
| 4,026 | - | ||||||||
| Other | 54 | - | |||||||
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| **Sub total ** | 41,644 | - | |||||||
| A4 Asset and investment ~~purchases (see table)~~ |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 10,131 | - | ||||||||
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| 10,131 | - |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds
Categories
Details
22/11/2023
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets |
Details (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Total cash funds Signature Details |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 10,131 - - - - - 10,131 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Paul Taylor |
to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| Paul Taylor | 30.6.23 | ||
22/11/2023
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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Report to the Trustees of Showerbox (charity registration 1198395)
Independent examination of annual report and accounts for period 28th March 2022 to 27th March 2023
I can confirm that I have undertaken an independent examination of the annual report and accounts for Showerbox for the financial year 2022/23 following the directions set out in the Charity Commissions ‘ independent examination of charity accounts checklist (CC32a). I can confirm that the charity is eligible to have an independent examination undertaken; that I have no conflict of interest that would prevent me from undertaking such an examination and that I am qualified to do so as a qualified accountant with membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). I have planned my examination of the accounts based on the scale, scope and size of Showerbox and have kept a record of the examination of the accounts undertaken and this can be made available should it be required.
Firstly I have examined the accounting records kept and have noted that the organisation is at a relatively early stage of its evolution and, as such, whilst the accounting records are complete in all significant aspects, there are further developments to record keeping that would help to enhance the charities accounting for income and expenditure. I understand that an online accounting system has been adopted recently and this will help to improve the position for the next financial year.
Having examined the source accounting records, including bank statements where appropriate together with sample testing, I can confirm that the accounts presented for the financial year 2022/23 appear to be a true reflection of the accounting records held by Showerbox. The accounts are not presented on an accruals basis and do not contain any significant judgements or estimates, although I would not expect any for the size and scope of the charity.
Finally with reference to the directions of the checklist and the proforma for accounts for submission to the charity commission it is my opinion that the format of the accounts provided is correct. It is also my opinion that there are no matters of material significance that are to be directed to the Commission.
Suzanne Tracey BA (Hons); IPFA
6 November 2023