## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From January 2023 To December 2023** **Charity name: Huntingdonshire Neighbourhood Watch Association** ## **Charity registration number: 1202106** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|To promote good citizenship and increase
public participation in the prevention and
solution of crime
for the public benefit by assisting with the
creation, development and support of
Neighbourhood
Watch Associations and Groups located
across Huntingdonshire.| |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|HNWA continues to support smaller
Neighbourhood Watch schemes across
Huntingdonshire, by being their conduit to
larger organisations which helps them
further their own individual objectives.| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees confirm that they have had due
regard to the Charity Commission's
guidance on public benefit when reviewing
the charity’s activities and in planning future
activities to ensure that these activities
contribute to the charity’s aims.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Information Classification: Confidential Other ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |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|During our first year, the charity
concentrated on establishing the necessary
administrative and operational structures to
ensure long-term success. This included
registering the charity, developing key
governance policies, creating a strategic
plan, and establishing a solid financial
framework. These foundational activities
have positioned the charity to effectively
carry out its mission in the coming years and
ensure we can make a meaningful impact on
our beneficiaries.
Although direct service delivery to
beneficiaries was not the primary focus this
year, we have built a strong foundation that
will enable us to operate efficiently and
sustainably in the future. The charity is now
well-prepared to move forward with
delivering our planned programs and
services, which will make a significant
difference to the lives of those we support.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Achievements against
objectives set|
Para 1.41|| |---|---|---| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|| |Other||| Information Classification: Confidential ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|At the end of the financial period, the charity
remained in a sound financial position. The
charity had total income of £9,322.98 and
total expenditure of £9,169.25, resulting in a
surplus of £153.73. The charity holds
£153.73 in reserves, which is in line with our
reserves policy. The financial outlook for the
coming year remains stable, with ongoing
commitments to our programs balanced by
anticipated income streams.| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The charity holds reserves to ensure that we
can continue to meet our obligations and
provide services in the event of unexpected
changes in income or expenditure. Our
policy is to maintain reserves at a level
equivalent to 3 months of minimal operating
costs, which we review annually to ensure it
remains adequate. Currently, our reserves
are £153.73, which we believe is appropriate
for meeting any short-term financial needs or
unforeseen circumstances. The reserves will
only be used if necessary, and the trustees
regularly monitor this policy to adapt to
changing financial conditions.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£153.73| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|N/A| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|N/A| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|None| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Information Classification: Confidential other Information Classification.. Confidential ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Huntingdonshire Neighbourhood Watch
Association is a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation.| |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|The charity’s trustees are selected through a
combination of election and appointment.
New trustees are typically added by the
charity’s trustees at a Trustee Meeting. The
charity’s governing document allows for a
maximum of 12 trustees. The trustees are
chosen based on their skills and
commitment to advancing the charity’s
mission.| ## **Additional information (optional)** ## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|Huntingdonshire Neighbourhood Watch Association| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|HNWA| |Registered charity number|1202106| |Charity’s principal address|4 Duncan Way
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
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**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||Daniel Davis|||||| |||Jo Hall|||||| |||Janet Thomas|||||| |||Marion Kadewere|||||| |||Patrick Kadewere|||||| |||Amanda Norton|||||| |||David Landon Cole|||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| |||Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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£226.27
Accounts Receivable
£6.49
Donations Received
£87.50
Inventory Asset
£29.70
Lloyds Bank Account
£153.73
PayPal
£20.00
VAT on Purchases
£7.73
Sales
£9,208.99
**Expenses**
Expenses
£314.60
Delivery Charges
£8.95
IT & Telecoms
£8,450.00
Mileage
£59.50
VenueHire
£32.50
**Total - Expenses**
**£8,865.55**
**£0.00**||| |**otal**
**£9,302.98**
**£9,302.98**|||