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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
Thrive Langton
Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1200068
Charity's principal address Thrive Langton c/o LGPS Lampington Row Langton Green, Kent Postcode TN3 0JG
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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| Karen Masterson | Chair | |||
| Thomas Maynard | Vice-Chair | |||
| Karen Williams | Treasurer | |||
| LesleyAdshead | Secretary | |||
| Mark Gamble | ||||
| James Bracewell | ||||
| Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) |
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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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 (August 2022)
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Appointed by existing trustees Trustee selection methods
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Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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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;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
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Thrive Langton started operating in June 2022 and was registered as a charity on 16th August 2022.
The trustees of Thrive Langton are committed to upholding the highest standards of governance and compliance. We have ensured that our charity operates in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. Regular trustee meetings were held throughout the year to review progress, make strategic decisions and monitor the implementation of our charitable objectives.
Policies
The following policies are in place: Code of Conduct for Trustees Conflict of Interest for Trustees Expenses Safeguarding (children) Safeguarding (adults) Equality Diversity & Inclusion Community Garden Health & Safety Complaints Privacy
Charity Structure
Thrive Langton has a board of six trustees who oversee the strategy and governance of the charity.
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The day-to-day running of Thrive Langton is undertaken by a core operational group of approximately ten volunteers.
Thrive Langton also enlists the help of several ad hoc volunteers when required.
All trustees and core group members are volunteers from the local community of Langton Green.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
Thrive Langton’s charitable objects are:
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation, other leisure time occupation, or other such activity as the trustees shall from time to time determine, of individuals and families living/studying/working/volunteering within the community of Langton Green (“the area of benefit”) who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life.
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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)
The Trustees confirm that they have had regard to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance where relevant.
Throughout the year, Thrive Langton has provided a range of well-being activities for members of the local community to fulfil our mission and objectives. This includes the provision of:
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Family Life: workshop session for parents run by a professional counsellor
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Family Life: workshop session for grandparents run by a professional counsellor
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Family Life: workshop session for students run by a professional counsellor
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Teen Art: an outdoor summer activity
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Musical Mash-Up: music improvisation for the family
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Mindfulness sessions: a monthly activity
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Knit and Natter: a monthly activity
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Art Journaling: a series of 6 sessions
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Thrive Talks*: an informational event about Menopause Awareness
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Community Garden: cultivating a space in the village with access and activities for everyone
Thrive Langton has fully funded all activities with some participants offering a donation towards core costs.
*Thrive Talks, as a ticketed event, are an exception as speaker and refreshment costs are covered by the ticket price.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Thrive Langton has had a successful first year operating within the community of Langton Green. Some of our notable achievements include:
Fundraising
£3,440 raised by a sponsored walk £700 raised from a charity evening £600 donated by the local Budgens shop
Provision of well-being activities
Thrive Langton has successfully delivered a variety of well-being activities (listed in section C) to benefit the community of Langton Green.
Community engagement
Thrive Langton has sought to actively engage the community through events such as an information evening to introduce the charity to the community and to recruit volunteers and service providers.
We have also participated in events such as the village fete (July 2022) and local primary school Christmas fair (December 2022) in order to make and strengthen connections within the community.
Partnerships
We have established strategic partnerships with local organisations and businesses such as the Village Society, Langton Green Village Hall and the Pavilion Cafe to maximise our impact and reach. These collaborations have enabled us to leverage resources and expand our services to a wider audience.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the Thrive Langton’s policy is to keep reserves of £2,000. The trustees deem charity’s policy on reserves this amount to be a prudent hedge against fluctuations in income and to provide a sufficient buffer to facilitate smooth cash flows.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
n/a
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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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;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Karen Williams Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer etc) Date 22nd December 2023
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Thrive Langton - Financial Summary 01 April 2022 - 31 March 2023
| Category | Income | Expenditure |
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| Amazon Smile | 6.35 | |
| Bank Compensaton | 550 | |
| Budgens Donaton | 600 | |
| Church Donaton | 333.48 | |
| Events | 1090.91 | -427.15 |
| Launch | 199.36 | -707.14 |
| LA fundraising | 37 | |
| Marketng | -45 | |
| Misc Donaton | 205.03 | |
| Open evening | -70.63 | |
| Running cost | -353.55 | |
| Sponsored Walk | 3440.03 | |
| Trafalgar Night | 700 | |
| Website Design + training | -330 | |
| Grand Total | 7162.16 | -1933.47 |
| Bank balance @ 31 Mar 2023 | 5228.69 |