Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 10 May 2022 To 31 March 2023
Section A Reference and administration details
ANGOR
Charity name ANGOR Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1198882 Charity's principal address c/o 11-15 Coalbrook Road Pontyberem Carmarthenshire Postcode SA15 5HU
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 (ifany) |
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| Anita Maria Huws | Chairperson | 10/05/2022 | ||
| Derith Justine Powell |
Secretary | 10/05/2022 | ||
| Judith Perry | Treasurer | 10/05/2022 | ||
| Kathryn Devonald- Davies |
10/05/2022 | |||
| Ian Wyn Rees | 10/05/2022 | |||
| Gwenda Davies Owen |
10/05/2022 | |||
| Jayne Daniels | Subchairperson | 10/05/2022 | ||
| Deris Davies Williams |
10/05/2022 | |||
| Rev Eldon Phillips | 10/05/2022 | |||
Annmarie Thomas |
10/01/2024 | |||
Linda Williams |
10/01/2024 | |||
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) CIO Association How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Elected by Members Trustee selection methods
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
The charity Trustees are a group of individuals with a wide range of skill sets and You may choose to include backgrounds from the health sector, the Third Sector, patient advocates, and additional information, where legal sectors. relevant, about: Angor has relevant policies and procedures in place which have been developed • policies and procedures policies and procedures over the last couple of years. These are being reviewed and updated accordingly adopted for the induction and as the charity progresses. For example, we are currently in the process of training of trustees; updating our safeguarding policy with the induction training provided by a safeguarding specialist. This will be an ongoing process for the Trustees.
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policies and procedures policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
The organisational structure of the charity is made up of a board of individual Trustees who possess the relevant knowledge, background and experience required to drive the charity forward and oversee its’ work at an operational level. These include representatives from the health sector, third sector, legal sector as well as patient advocates.
- relationship with any related parties;
Angor engages with a wide range of related parties on a local, regional and UK wide established charities across all sectors that support cancer and life limiting illnesses. This work will evolve as the charity develops. Engagement with service users and organisations will raise awareness, facilitating mutual learning and support between the various organisations and charities.
- trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
The Trustees see the consideration of risks as a priority, hence their commitment to ensuring that the relevant policies are continually updated, and the organisation’s procedures are in place and fit for purpose.
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Section C Objectives and activities
A free support and signposting service throughout Carmarthenshire for people and their loved ones following a cancer or life-limiting illness diagnosis. OBJECTIVES:
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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To advance the health and wellbeing and relieve the physical and emotional impacts for individuals and their families who have a life altering/limiting illness such as cancer, through providing bespoke userled activities and services offering advice and providing learning opportunities in safe non-clinical settings in Carmarthenshire.
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To provide relief from hardship brought on by a health crisis through offering free legal and financial advice and assistance to individuals who would otherwise be unable to access such services.
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Angor has undertaken weekly sessions in venues hired throughout Carmarthenshire offering support and signposting. These sessions offer support and signposting, and, in addition, have allowed Angor to promote the service and attract volunteers. Although Angor supports people and their loved ones throughout Carmarthenshire, we welcome any individuals who need support wherever they reside.
The following events took place between May 2022 and March 31[st] 2023
28 April to1 May 2022 : Sponsored bike ride from Pontyberem to Dublin with a return to Llwyngwair North Pembrokeshire
Countywide pop-ups commenced on 28[th] September 2022:
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The first 3 weeks were in the Parc Y Scarlets; 28/09, 05/10, 12/10.
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19[th] and 26[th] October 2022 were held in the Hall in Pontargothi
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
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From 02/11/2022 to 30/11/2022 Angor was in the Town Council Centre in Newcastle Emlyn every Wednesday.
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07/12/2022 & 14/12/2022: Canolfan Hywel Dda Centre Whitland
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18 /01/2023 and 26 /01/2023: Library in Ammanford
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01/02/2023 and 08/02/2023: Neuadd Pontyberem
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From 01/03/2023 through to 29/03/2023 Angor was in the Pavilion in Pencader.
29[th] July 2022: Presentation in Penygroes
12[th] November 2022: Trustees strategy meeting in Ammanford library.
11[th] December 2022: Pontarddulais Christmas Concert in Gopa Chapel Pontarddulais.
1st February 2023: Angor meeting to welcome volunteers in the Cwtsh Pontyberem. A presentation on the charity and it’s aims and objectives was given by two of the Trustees.
28th February 2023: Angor Trustees presentation to Merched y Wawr in Carmarthen.
On the 15 March 2023 Angor commenced weekly signposting and support sessions in The Cabin at the John Burns Foundation in Kidwelly.
Trustees and volunteers attended these sessions.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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Grants
Angor has been supported by Carmarthenshire County Council
Volunteers
Angor relies on their dedicated volunteers. The volunteers are from a wide range of backgrounds including healthcare, the Third sector, and patient advocates.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
The Trustees meet monthly, with some focussed meetings between these dates.
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Angor gained charity registration in May 2022. The preceeding period was impacted by the pandemic. The concept behind Angor began over 17 years ago when it became apparent that there was a real need for a support service for individuals who had been diagnosed with cancer or a life-limiting condition. And it’s this void that Angor is aiming to help fill. ‘ Angor ’, the Welsh word for anchor, originated from one of the group members who has experienced a cancer diagnosis. Angor “ grounds you, holds you fast, even when you are facing the fiercest storm ”.
An increasing number of people are being diagnosed with, and are living with, cancer. In Wales alone, there were 150,000 people living with cancer in 2020; and when the number of patients diagnosed with a life-limiting illness are included, then the need for a wellness approach to ongoing care is obvious. This is what Angor hopes to provide in the Carmarthenshire area.
Our model
Angor has been able to start providing signposting and support for people and their loved ones, following a cancer or a life-limiting diagnosis. Satellite centres will also be developed through Carmarthenshire offering the Angor model.
The Angor team has been actively liaising with other agencies. The aim is not to replicate services, but to complement them and help people navigate the system.
Our future aim is to offer regular services that will include:
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Dietary/Nutrition Advice
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Mindfulness/Meditation/Relaxation Classes
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Yoga Classes
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Art/Music/Craft Group Sessions
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Book Clubs/Writing Groups
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Financial/Benefits advice/Estate Planning/Wills/Probate
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Hair loss/Wig advice
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Nutritional/Dietary Advice
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• Cancer Groups/Nurse-Led support groups utilising the space • Mutual Support Groups
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Bereavement Support
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Volunteering Opportunities
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Lifelong Learning Courses as identified by the users
The impact of cancer or a life-limiting diagnosis is not just physical. Recovery is assisted by attending to the needs of the whole person; mind, body, spirit and emotions.
Aspiring to empower the individual by building hope and strength, Angor aims to facilitate “Wellness” , providing a pathway from clinical care, through to, and back to, the community.
Hand in hand together, Angor is there offering a chat over a cup of tea with one of our experienced volunteers. Our ultimate aim is to be the anchor that helps support and empower individuals, and their loved ones, who are suffering from cancer or a life-altering diagnosis so that they are able to move forward in life.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially in deficit
There was no formal policy in place in respect of reserves for the first year of charity activities – Financial year 2022-2023.
The policies of the charity are reviewed annually and updated to reflect current legal requirements, as well as recommended best practice. The amended policies are presented to the Board of Trustees for agreement and implementation at the Annual General Meeting. A reserves policy will be prepared and circulated to all Trustees for consideration and discussion prior to the Annual General Meeting. The final version will be agreed for implementation at the Annual General Meeting in Early June 2024. Nil
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
The charities principal fundraising has been community based. Individuals and Trustees have donated money, in addition to money given in lieu of flowers in memory of loved ones. A charity bike ride organised by a son of one of the Trustees raised a large amount of money that helped Angor greatly. Various organisations have raised funds for Angor, and we are grateful to them all. A ball was held in July 2022. The event was kindly organised by two kind individuals, We are grateful to them for their hard work and support. The event was a great success. Support from the community with items for auctioning and raffles was gratefully received. Concerts organised by local Choirs have kindly donated to Angor throughout this period of time.
- investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Angor has been supported by many individuals and organisations who have given Angor support, time and financial help. Their generosity and kindness is appreciated.
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Judith Perry
Full name(s)[DR ANITA MARIA HUWS ] Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chairperson & Treasurer etc) Date 29/01/2024
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Charity Name No (if any)
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 10/05/2022 31/03/2023
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
Miscellaneous Donations: 3,413 - - 3,413 -
Memorial Donatins 23,026 - - 23,026 -
Charity Event - Launch of Charity 6,578 - - 6,578 -
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Sub total (Gross income for AR) [ 33,017 ] - - 33,017 -
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 33,017 - - 33,017 -
A3 Payments
Insurances 640.40 - - 640 -
Web Design & Development 575.93 - - 576 -
Recruitment 217.00 - - 217 -
Marketing 590.20 - - 590 -
Telephones 229.16 - - 229 -
Charity & Community Awareness events 4,827.50 - - 4,828 -
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Sub total [ 7,080 ] - - 7,080 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 7,080 - - 7,080 -
Net of receipts/(payments) 25,937 - - 25,937 -
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 11,830 - - 11,830 -
Cash funds this year end 37,767 - - 37,767 -
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities |
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Cash at Bank: Total cash funds Details Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 37,767 - - - - - 37,767 - 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 DR ANITA MARIA HUWS |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 29/01/2024 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Angor On accounts for the year 31/03/2023 Charity no 1198882 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 and 2 Receipts and payments Account (CC16a)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2023.
Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 31.1.24 Name: Emma Hughes Relevant professional FCCA qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: James & Uzzell, Axis 15, Axis Court, Mallard Way, Riverside Business Park, Swansea, SA7 0AJ
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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