Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/05/23 Period start date To 01/05/23 Period end date01/04/24
Charity name: Friends of Acquired Brain Injury Survivors
Charity registration number: 1198982
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide relief and assistance for survivors of acquired brain injury by funding grants for holidays and social events |
| 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 |
Funding and organising holidays and social events for ABI survivors to improve their physical and mental wellbeing |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Grants Guidance document attached |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All work connected with the Charity is undertaken by the Trustees as volunteers |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Charity was created in May 2022. The period referred to in this report was mainly concerned in sending our first ABI survivor on an assisted holiday. Setting up a monthly support group in Chichester. Providing social activities. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
Administrative goals to set up the Charity |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Strong financial position |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Abide by Charity Commission regulations |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £5000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Funding from a settlement created by the will of the late Ann Merriman |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Monies invested on bank deposit pending its application towards fulfilling the Charity’s objectives |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Safeguarding and supervision of the intended recipients all of whom will be vulnerable |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Grant Making | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 recruited from those who have an interest in ABIs and have a balance of background and expertise |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
Training of new Trustees carried out on an ad hoc basis by the Chairman/Trustees |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Trustees hold regular meetings and an AGM and expect to evolve the administrative requirements as the demands of the Charity increase |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The Charity is outward facing and presently forming a structure of contacts |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Friends of Acquired Brain Injury Survivors |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | FABIS |
| Registered charity number | 1198982 |
| Charity’s principal address | 9 Maplehurst Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 6QR |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Hines | Chairman | |||
| Robert Aylott | Treasurer | |||
| SandySimpson | Secretary | |||
| Glynis Hiles | Trustee | |||
| Catherine Toplis | Trustee | |||
| Jemma Valvona | Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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) Catherine Toplis
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
11 February 2025
FABIS ACCOUNTS FOR PERIOD – 01.05.2023 – 30.04.2024
Notes to accounts
This accounting period was the first financial year of operating for the charity.
Balance at bank on 01.05.2023 : £56,352.04
Income during accounting period
| Donations and gifts Interest received from bank TOTAL INCOME DURING PERIOD Expenditure during accounting period Float for Support group Printing costs Insurance premium Phone top up costs Design costs for printing material Support Group Social costs Pilates instruction costs for support group members Holiday costs Room Hire Advertising – Village Voice Magazine CAF Monthly bank charges CAF Cheque fees Balance held at bank 30.04.2024 |
£3,155.99 £114.46 £3,270.45 £100.00 £232.01 £100.12 £15.00 £200.00 £423.85 £80.00 £5,551.00 £180.00 £206.28 £60.00 £1.50 (£7,149.76) £52,472.43 |
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Dated : 27.01.2025
Signed ……………………………. Robert Christopher Aylott, Treasurer & Trustee