Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 July 2023 To 30 June 2024
Charity name: BOXES OF SUNSHINE
Charity registration number: 1199287
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The relief of need of chronically ill young people in the United Kingdom by providing a ‘Box of Sunshine’, which is a postal box containing items that are specially selected for a young person with a chronic illness. Items will include (but are not limited to) bubble bath, lip balm, fluffy socks, sunflower seeds (for planting), sweets and a card game. |
| 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 |
Purchase of items to be included in our postal gift boxes, assembly of boxes and postage of said boxes. Additionally, raising awareness through social media posts and campaigns, our Sunflower Club, other promotions and competitions, plus events and press releases. Raising funds through the same – specifically inviting box sponsorship, plus fundraising events and activities. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes. |
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 | Sending out of 54 Boxes of Sunshine to chronically ill young people across the UK. Raising funds for those boxes by means stated above. Our feedback shows how well received our boxes have been. It is often parents who nominate their children, and here a just a couple of comments we have received from parents: “Just like to say a massive thank you for my daughter's Box of Sunshine. After just getting home from being on high dependency for a few days, this certainly brought a smile to her face. She was so thankful when she opened the box. It really does make a difference to young people with chronic illnesses.” “Thank you so much!! …My daughter received her Box of Sunshine yesterday, once she returned from a long and painful day at school. She put her socks on straight away and is already making plans for the sunflower seeds and bird food. This is such an amazing thing you’re doing for so many children.” |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Unrestricted reserves held £7,181 held in a bank account in the charity’s name. |
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to put towards the costs of putting gift boxes together (plus associated costs, ie. printing, postage etc), fundraising activities and the general operational costs. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £7,181 |
| 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 |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (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 | We continued with the same four Trustees throughout the financial year 2023-24. As founders Kev and Lynsey Hill had become the charity’s first two trustees and appointed Jo Dunbar and Rebekah Bristowe during the charity’s first few months of operation (within the previous financial year), based on friendship and the interest they showed in the charity. All Trustees have been, and will continue to be appointed by means of a resolution passed at a Trustees meeting. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | BOXES OF SUNSHINE |
|---|---|
Other name the charity uses |
|
| Registered charity number | 1199287 |
| Charity’s principal address | 3 Beechley Road, Wrexham, LL13 7AU. |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Name of person lor bodyl entitled to appoint trustee ifan Trustee name Office (if any) Dates atted if not for whole year Kevin Hill nse Joanne Dunbar Rebekah Bristowe io Declarations The trustses declarg that they have approved the trustees, report above. Sianed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full Name(s) ev iQHrJ A )LL Position {eg Secretary, Chalr, etc) f Cji I Iwo Date £DTr lol
----- Start of picture text -----
Charity Name No (if any)
Boxes of Sunshine 1199287
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/07/2023 30/06/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Donations 8,480 - - 8,480 6,044
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
8,480 - - 8,480 6,044
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 8,480 - - 8,480 6,044
A3 Payments
Gift box supplies 1,125 - - 1,125 3,495
Postage, packaging & printing 736 - - 736 974
Internet & website 596 - - 596 173
Other expenses 244 - - 244 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total [ 2,701 ] - - 2,701 4,642
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 2,701 - - 2,701 4,642
Net of receipts/(payments) 5,779 - - 5,779 1,402
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 1,402 - - 1,402 -
Cash funds this year end 7,181 - - 7,181 1,402
----- End of picture text -----
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
25/03/2025
1
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 B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Natwest account Details Details Details Signature K Hill |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 7,181 - - - - - 7,181 - 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 Kevin Hill |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 11/03/2025 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
25/03/2025
2