Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01/04/2023 Period start date To: 31/03/2024 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 five volunteers that donate knitted blankets on a regular basis and three that donate on an ad hoc basis. There are three volunteers continuing to support 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 this financial year continues to focus on consolidating the status of the charity, its aims, and objectives. The following are applicable: • Appropriate representatives of selected maternity units have been identified and contact established. • Clothing packs have been donated for the benefit of bereaved parents to these maternity units. • 08/10/2023 - Launch of Robyn’s Tiny Angel Gowns Website. 09/10/2023 – Launch of Robyn’s Tiny Angel Gowns on Instagram and Facebook. • The charity is now a registered membership of the Fundraising Regulator & their logo appears where appropriate. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The charity’s main objectives for this year have been to continue to consolidate the status of the charity, its aims and objectives, and a clear structure and identity. Clothing packs have been donated for the benefit of bereaved parents to the following selected maternity units. 1. Stepping Hill Hospital 2. St Mary’s Hospital 3. James Cook University Hospital 4. Royal Cornwall Hospital Following careful consideration, the appropriate packaging and associated literature have been finalised including a handwritten introductory letter and a generic introductory email created for the Maternity Units. The clothing packs in bundles of 10 stored in a plastic box + lid and left at the maternity unit are working well. Finalisation of the clothing pack design, logos and associated information including the Fundraising Regulator logo has enabled details of Robyn’s Tiny Angel Gowns, its aims and objectives, to be posted on its website and the social media platforms - Instagram and Facebook. Social media is updated monthly to maintain the charity’s profile. Knit & Natter advertised as happening on the charity’s website and Instagram on the first Wednesday of each month at 8pm. The trustees have begun developing the objectives for 04/2024 to 03/2025. The trustees continue to be mindful of the importance of building on 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. Work continues with maternity professionals to discuss appropriate strategies to promote the need for donations. The aim is still 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 received donations totalling £579 this year. The charity has begun to promote requests for donations through online options including its website, donation platforms and social media. A PayPal account has been set up which transfers each Monday. |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Activities and achievements remain satisfactory considering the early stage of the charity. |
| Other | A Maternity Unit address book has been set up. An Action Log has been set up. Christmas Cards were sent to our lovely volunteers to thank them for their much appreciated and valued work and support. Testimonials page on the website is under review. 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 including the gathering and addition of testimonials on the charity website. |
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 remains 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 continue to be reviewed at each trustee meeting. |
| Other | Requesting donations or discounts from suppliers remains an action for the future. Raising the profile of the charity through social media is to be promoted including the gathering of testimonials. |
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 (ifany) |
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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
| Trustee name | 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 04/09/2024
Charity Name No (if any) Robyn's Tiny Angel Gowns 1199999 Receipts and payments accounts For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/04/2023 31/03/2024
CC16a
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - 100 120 110 129 100 10 10 579 - - - 579 - 73 - - - - - 88 167 50 - 232 609 - - - 609 - 31 - - - 31 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - 100 120 110 129 100 10 10 579 - - - 579 - 73 - - - - - 88 167 50 - 232 609 - - - 609 - 31 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| A1 Receipts | - | - | ||||
| Apr-23 | - | - | ||||
| May-23 | - | - | ||||
| Jun-23 | - | - | ||||
| Jul-23 | - | - | ||||
| Aug-23 | - | 200 | ||||
| Sep-23 | 100 | - | ||||
| Oct-23 | 120 | - | ||||
| Nov-23 | 110 | - | ||||
| Dec-23 | 129 | - | ||||
| Jan-24 | 100 | - | ||||
| Feb-24 | 10 | 3 | ||||
| Mar-24 | 10 | - | ||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
579 | 203 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 203 | ||||||
Apr-23 |
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| May-23 | 73 | - | ||||
| Jun-23 | - | - | ||||
| Jul-23 | - | - | ||||
| Aug-23 | - | - | ||||
| Sep-23 | - | - | ||||
| Oct-23 | - | - | ||||
| Nov-23 | 88 | - | ||||
| Dec-23 | 167 | - | ||||
| Jan-24 | 50 | - | ||||
| Feb-24 | - | - | ||||
| Mar-24 | 232 | - | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 609 | 55 | ||||
| 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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| - 31 | - | - | - 31 | 148 | ||
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| - 31 | - | - | - 31 | 148 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
05/09/2024
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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 B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
M J Bradley Signature E.Heaton Details Details Account balance on 31/03/2024 Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 118 - - - - - 118 - Agreement Error 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 |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| E.Heaton | Eva Heaton | 16/07/2024 | |
| M J Bradley | Marc Jon Bradley | 16/07/2024 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
05/09/2024
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