Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 09/08/2022 Period start date To 31/03/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Robyn’s Tiny Angel Gowns
Charity registration number: 1199999
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Robyn’s Tiny Angel Gowns make and provide clothing for bereaved parents whose babies have died during pregnancy or birth. They donate clothing via maternity healthcare professionals. |
| 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 |
The main activities of the charity in relation to purposes are as follows: Provision of handmade gowns and hand knitted blankets in neutral colours which are specifically sized for tiny babies, mainly but not exclusively, mid-trimester babies. Carefully packaged in a small cloth drawstring bag and beautifully wrapped in tissue paper. These clothing packs enable parents to fulfil one of their basic needs – to be able to clothe their newborn baby lovingly and sensitively. The gown is designed to simply wrap around baby’s delicate body without causing harm to delicate skin. Robyn’s Tiny Angel Gowns delivers agreed numbers of clothing packs to participating maternity units which are then offered to bereaved parents by staff members. Working with participating maternity units and professionals raises awareness around the importance of helping bereaved parents provide as much of their baby’s care as appropriate. Being able to clothe their baby with love, sensitivity, and ease. Recruiting and engaging with volunteer knitters aims to also provide a degree of therapeutic benefit to those volunteers where appropriate. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Robyn’s Tiny Angel Gowns confirms that all trustees have had regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable at present. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable at present. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The charity currently has three volunteers that donate knitted blankets on a regular basis and three that donate on an ad hoc basis. There are three volunteers supporting with developing a crocheted blanket pattern. |
| Other | Nil |
Achievements and Performance
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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 | Robyn’s Tiny Angel Gowns is still at an early stage. This year has been focused on consolidating the status of the charity, its aims, and objectives. The following are applicable: • On 09/08/2022 Robyn’s Tiny Angel Gowns proudly became a registered CIO • A treasurers account has been set up with Lloyds Bank. • Appropriate representatives of selected maternity units have been identified. • The prototype blanket knitting pattern has been finalised and tested by our volunteer knitters. It was decided that it was unrealistic to apply for a pattern patent. • Development, design and manufacture of clothing packs, logo, photographs and associated information leaflets–one for |
families and one for maternity professionals – is now confirmed. • Following feedback from the Charity Commission, formal guidance has been put in place to highlight to maternity professionals the conditions of receiving donations from the charity in order to safeguard the interests of the charity. • Clothing packs have been donated to Stepping Hill Maternity Unit. All of these packs have been passed to bereaved parents for their benefit.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The charity’s main objectives for this year have been to set up the charity as a CIO with the Charity Commission and to develop a clear structure and identity. The trustees were pleased to be approved as a CIO on 09/08/2022 and to be approved for a trustees account with Lloyds bank. The trustees have made good progress with developing appropriate packaging and associated literature. The trustees have begun developing the objectives for 04/2023 to 03/2024. The trustees are satisfied that it is important to build a solid foundation before promoting growth. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Objectives relating to fundraising are ongoing. The charity is working with maternity professionals to discuss appropriate strategies to promote the charities need for donations. The charity aims to develop a ‘pay it forward’ model so that families who have received clothing packs can see the benefit of donating for a future family to receive one. The charity is looking at online options for fundraising including website, donation platforms and social media. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Activities and achievements are satisfactory considering the early stage of the charity. |
| Other | A high level of Quality Control of volunteer knitted blankets has been agreed upon by the trustees with those blankets not meeting agreed standards to be sent for recycling. This is discussed with volunteer knitters. Additional packaging contained within each clothing pack is mainly both minimal and recyclable/reusable tissue paper. Clothing packs are in bundles of 10 and stored in a plastic box + lid left at the maternity unit. Development and design of Social Media Accounts, Website, Instagram and Facebook with the aim of raising the profile of Robyn’s Tiny Angel Gowns and increasing awareness amongst Maternity Units and service users is ongoing. Feedback from maternity professionals that two blankets be provided for each clothing pack has been received. The intention is that one of the blankets can be retained by the family for their memories whilst the other stays with their baby. This request has been accepted and implemented by the charity trustees. While the packs are favourably reviewed by the recipient maternity unit, there is little feedback at present from parents/families. Formal feedback collection is an area to be looked at and discussed by the trustees in the future. |
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Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Satisfactory |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | £50 To keep the account open and cover costs of Social Media accounts. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £50 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity is in its early stages with minimal outgoings currently covered by monies held in account |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not Applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No uncertainties |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Individual donations |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Inadequate take up by Maternity Units – this seems unlikely based on verbal statistics from maternity representatives. Inadequate donations from recipients in lieu of receiving a pack should be able to be offset from donations and/or funding raised from other sources. This will be reviewed at each trustee meeting. |
| Other | Requesting donations or discounts from suppliers remains an action for the future. |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
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| 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 | Identifying key skills and ethical stance required by the charity and matching those key skills to the individual. Agreeance with existing trustees. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Charity Policies and Procedures given to newly elected Trustee to read. Newly elected trustee understanding of said policies and procedures checked with existing trustee. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity has a board of 5 trustees including a Chair and treasurer. Trustees agree to a set term on the board. Trustees can resign as appropriate. New trustees are considered by the existing trustees before being appointed. The charity is currently managed by the trustees only and supported by volunteers. Decisions are made by the trustees collectively. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
| Other | Nil |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Robyn’s Tiny Angel Gowns |
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| Other name the charity uses | Not Applicable |
| Registered charitynumber | 1199999 |
| Charity’s principal address | 17 Derwent Square Chinley High Peaks Derbyshire SK23 6BH |
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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| Eva Heaton | Founder/Secretary | |||
| Sharon Rodhouse | Chair | |||
| Elaine Clark | Treasurer | |||
| Emmeline Rollinson | ||||
| Megan O’Callaghan | Resigned 01/07/2023 | |||
| Marc Bradley | Appointed 02/07/2023 | |||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not Applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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**Dates acted if not for whole year ** | |
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not Applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not Applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not Applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not Applicable
Other optional information
Nil
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) Sharon Rodhouse Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)[Chair ] Date 13/01/2023
Charity Name No (if any) Robyn's Tiny Angel Gowns 1199999 Receipts and payments accounts
No (if any) 1199999 CC16a
For the period Period start date To from 09/08/2022
Period end date 31/03/2023
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 200 3 - - - - - - 203 - - - 203 55 - - - - - - - - 55 - - - 55 148 - - 148 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 200 3 - - - - - - 203 - - - 203 55 - - - - - - - - 55 - - - 55 148 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 200 3 - - - - - - 203 - - - 203 55 - - - - - - - - 55 - - - 55 148 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Aug-22 | 200 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
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| Feb-23 | 55 | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 55 | - | ||||
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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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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
15/01/2024
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
M J Bradley Signature E.Heaton Details Details Lloyds Bank Account balance on ~~31/03/2023~~ Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 148 - - - - - 148 - 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 Eva Heaton Marc Jon Bradley |
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| E.Heaton | Eva Heaton | 12/01/2024 | |
| M J Bradley | Marc Jon Bradley | 12/01/2024 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
15/01/2024
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