## **Trustees’ Annual Report**
_March 2025_
## **PARK LANE COMMUNITY HUB CIO**
Registered Charity Number1200806
## **1. Reference and Administrative Details**
In accordance with Charity Commission guidance, all reports must include the charity’s name, registration number, address and trustee details. [gov.uk]
**Charity Address:** PLCC Park Lane West Bromwich B21 8LE **Trustees**
|**Trustees**|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Name**|**Role**|**Date of**
**appointment**|
**Other**
**trusteeships**|**Reporting status of**
**other trusteeships**|
|**Clifton**
**Roland**|**Chair**||**None on**
**record**||
|**Rev George**|
**Trust**||**None on**||
|**Brown**|**ee**||**record**||
|**Cherry**|**Trust**||**None on**||
|**Williams**|**ee**||**record**||
|**Delroy**
**Joseph**
**Wilkins**|**Trust**
**ee**||**None on**
**record**||
|**Audrey**|**Trust**||**None on**||
|**Brown**|**ee**||**record**||
**Governing Document:** [e.g., Constitution adopted on…]
## **2. Structure, Governance, and Management**
This section is required in both simple and full trustee reports. It must outline how the charity is managed and how trustees are appointed. [gov.uk]
## **Recruitment & Training**
New trustees receive an induction in governance requirements, safeguarding and their legal responsibilities.
## **Management**
The charity is volunteer-led, with operational activities coordinated by a programme lead.
## **3. Objectives and Activities**
As required under the Charities SORP, Trustees must explain the charity’s purposes as set out in its governing document and the activities carried - out to further those purposes. [8270561.fs...nt na1.net]
## **Charitable Purpose**
To improve the wellbeing and independence of older adults and vulnerable adults through social connection, creative activity, lunch services and practical support.
## **Activities Delivered**
- Weekly **knitting and sewing groups**
- **Community lunch provision**
- **Support services** including wellbeing checks, signposting, and informal advocacy
- **Craft and social activity sessions**
- Seasonal events and outings
These activities directly further the charity’s purpose by reducing isolation, promoting mental and physical well-being, and strengthening community belonging.
## **4. Public Benefit Statement**
Trustees must confirm they have had regard to the Charity Commission’s - public benefit guidance. [8270561.fs...nt na1.net]
The Trustees confirm that in planning and delivering activities, they have complied with their duty to consider the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
## **5. Achievements and Performance**
SORP requires reporting on both outputs (what was done) and outcomes (difference made). [charitiessorp.org]
## **Achievements this Year**
- Delivered **[48] knitting/sewing sessions** , averaging **10] attendees**
- Served **[2] nutritious community lunches**
- Provided wellbeing support to **[8] vulnerable adults**
- Organised **[0] community events/outings**
## **Outcomes**
Participants reported reduced loneliness, better mental wellbeing, increased confidence and improved daily functioning.
## **6. Volunteer Contribution**
SORP 2026 requires charities to disclose the scale and nature of volunteer involvement. Even Tier 1 charities must report this. [krestonreeves.com]
The charity relies heavily on volunteers who support:
- Meal preparation and serving
- Knitting and sewing instruction
- Activity planning
- Wellbeing support
Volunteers contributed an estimated **[96 hours** this year.
## **7. Financial Review**
Trustees must outline where money comes from and how it is used, including reserves policy and any debts. [gov.uk]
**Income:** £[450t] **Expenditure:** £[100
## **Main Expenditure Areas:**
- Activity materials (yarn, fabric, craft supplies)
- Lunch ingredients and catering supplies
- Venue hire and utilities
- Insurance and administrative costs
## **Reserves Policy**
In line with Charity Commission expectations, trustees maintain reserves sufficient for **3–6 months** of core expenditure.
**Restricted Funds:** [If applicablNAe] **No significant debts** were held at year end.
## **8. Plans for Future Periods**
SORP requires explanation of planned future activities and how they - support aims. [8270561.fs...nt na1.net]
## **Planned Initiatives**
- Expand lunch service capacity to address increased demand
- Introduce new creative and wellbeing activities (crochet, digital literacy, gentle movement)
- Strengthen partnership work with local health and community agencies
- Develop targeted outreach to socially isolated older adults
- Seek additional grant funding to maintain sustainability