2024-03-31-accounts

ORB WINDMILL TORBAY Trustee Report for year ended 31 st March 2024 CIO Registration Number 1201989 CIO.. 1201989

WINDMILL TORBAY LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trugt•e• H810n H8m78n (Appointed February 2023} Luke Paton IAppointed February 20231 Amanda Glles (Appolnted February 20231 Alan Tilley (Resigned M8rch 20241 Charlty M•n¥yr Emm8 Elli8 Charlty Numb•r 1201989 R•gl¥t•r•d Qfflc• Thewindmill Cgntre Pendennls Road Torquay TQ2 7QR 8•nk Natwest

1. Truste•8'Annual Report 1.1 Charlty PurFKJS• and Actl¥ttle• Wlndmill Tortsay is an incorporated charitable organi5ation dedicated 10 8UPPOrting th8 local community by providing a safe and Inclu8ive Space for individuals ond groups. Oui misslon is to enhence the well-bèingof resident8 ty otferingac¢gss to 8 Variety of services. r8creational activities, and inlorm8116arning. In the financial year endin8 March 2024 v have I￿t yet been operation81 but have been praparing th• Charity reaty to 8t8rt in April 2024. 1.2 Aohivement• and Impact Throughout the year, we have been able to: Work on the infr8structure of the eharity so it is reèdy. Develop policies 8nd procedur?s Cre8t& 8 wgb3ite ond IT Infrastructure Notify old ch8Tity stakeholders of th8 changes lor April 2024 Our impact ha3 been prlmarily in the set up arKI development of the new CIO and preparlngior its olflelal launch in April 2024. 1.3 Tru•t•••' Ro•p•n•lbllltl•• The Trust8es ol Windmill Torbay are responsible for en3uringthe charlty's 8Ctiwties align ¥vlth it8 mission anrj thal it OP8rai8s in a manner thatls both effecrive and compli8nt with chBrlty law. Our role Includeg overseeingthe financlal health of the charity. ensuring proper governence, and making strategic decisions 8bout the charity's future development. Trustees meet regu18rty to review progres8, set priorities. arKI ensure the charity Is meeting its objectives.
2. Flnan¢l•l R￿laW 2.1 Flnan¢l•l Overvl•w Fortheyegr8ndingMarch 2024, the CIO has not receNed anyincomeorh8d an expenditum #s the CIO Is not operation81. All workwithin the CIO has been volunrary. with total income of £0, primarily derived Irom-. Expenditure for the yearwas £0

2.2 ststement of Flnancial Activltles In￿rne £0 Donations and fundr8i5ing £0 Grants and funding £0 Rental in¢ome £0 Other income le.g.. investments) £0 Exp•ndltuf• Éo Stafl Gosts £0 Opgrgtionalcosts £0 Program expenses £0 Other costs le.g. insurance} £0 2.3 R•••rv•s Pollcy The ¢h8rity has a reseTv9s policy in place, which ensures that sufficient funds are held in re88rve to cover ot le9St 6 months of opergtingcosts. At the end ol thg year, our reserye8 Stood at £0, as we have not begun operatingyet. 3. Pian• forth• Future In the comingyear. we aim io be lully operational a8 8 CIO ano have an old ch8rity being man8ged tytheCIO. K8y prioritios includ•: Continuingto furtner benefit the resident5 of Torbay and surrourKling are8. Incre88ing locus on mental health and well-being inifiatiNps Improvingthe accessibility of our services for inOiwOua15 Wlth disabilities Increasing our provisions around youth servbces to aid in advancin8 e(Jucation and SOCi81 welfare Increasingour provisions ar<wnd linarKial hardship. We will also continueto assess the evolving needs ofthe Ioc81 community and adapt our services accordingly.

1. Tru8tee$ and Governance The Trustees ofwindmill Torbay are re8ponsible for o￿r5eetngthe CIO'S operations. The current Trustees are.. Helen Harman. Chair18L)polnied Aprtl 2024)
2. Luke Paton, Trustee and resident (Appoint¢d April 2024)
3. Arn8nd8 Giles. TTUSta8 and rasident IAppointed April 20241 We h8ve 8 8trong governance structura, with Trustees meetin8qUarterty and working with learn ol dedicated volunteers to deliver our objectives. OurTrustees have a range of skills and experience. including in ore88 such a8 finan¢•. commtsnity developm8nt. and progr8m management. We are committed to transparent govern8nce and are continually reviewing our practices to ensure the charity operates in the most effective and eff icientway possible. Recruitment and appoinlment ol Tru8teo8 Under lh8 requirements of the Articles ol Assoclation, Ihe memb8rs oi rh& 808rO of Trusiees are nomlnaied 8nd elected by the membership organis8tions. Where there are unlilled v8cancies the 8oar(J mey 8eek to recruit and co-opt as a body. Trustee induction troiniDg The Ch8nty h8S an induction pack which is &v8n to 811 Trustees coverlng inform&tion about th8 organisatlon, 8 copy ol ihe governin8 document. guidance on Tnjstee respongibillties, or8ani$ational 8tru¢turo, background inform8tlon to the work of the or88nisation and other information lo support the Trustee in carryingout their role effectively. All potenti81 Trustees are ir)vited to and gttend meetings to observe $0 they can make an informed deci8ion on be¢omlng a Trustee Wilh Windmill Torbay. Ri8k management rhe Board is s8ti8fied that it has idéntified major risks ihat the orggnisation is exposed to an have implemented systems lo manage those risks. Res8Ne funds will be maintained should fundinA ce8se leading to the closure ol the organis8tion as derailed in the TeseNes policy notice. Insurance cover is in p18ce and appropriate Disclctsure and barring service checks are completed as well as regularly ievieK*d policies ano Proc￿ule8.
4. Publlc B•n•llt In accordance wlth the Charities Act 2011. confim th8t w8 have complied with the public b8n8fit r8quirement. The CIO'S activities are de5￿gned to benefit the public by providing s8rvices that improve health, educ8tion, and community cohesion. Our prograrrs are open to all members el the eommunity, with 8 P8rticular focus on supportingvulner8ble groups.
5. Conclusion The Trustees of WindmillTorbay are proud of the progress made over the past year to get the CIO set-up. We remain committed to enhancing our services. incre8sing our impact, and fostering a

Senso of comrnunity in the local area. We thank our volunteers. and partners for their continued support. and we Ii)ok fonfvard to workingtogether to build an even strongei community in the yearahead. The trust8e5' r8portw88 approveil by the Board of Trnstees. Signèd on bohaltof the Tru8t••s Helen Harman IDotel