Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2024 Period start date To 31 March 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Children We Care For
Charity registration number: 1204007
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Children We Care For exists to support and enhance the development, wellbeing, and care of children living in residential care homes. The charity aims to provide additional resources, emotional support, and educational opportunities that enable children to thrive. |
| 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 |
During this reporting period, the charity engaged in activities including the provision of mentoring support, enrichment workshops, purchase of educational and creative resources. These activities were carried out with the intention of improving life outcomes and mental wellbeing for the children in our care homes. |
| 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 they have complied with their duty under section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference YES Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers played a key role this year, providing time and effort in organising sessions with Children/ Young people, coordinating donations to be distributed, and supporting fundraising/ donation initiatives. |
| 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 | Supported Children/Young people with identifying their future goals and rewarding them for their participation. Donations from interior décor businesses being distributed to Children/ Young People to improve the look and feel of their rooms leading to an improvement in mood and feelings |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Did not meet objectives of completing “My Future Self” programme. Events were not arranged due to resourcing issues. Donations from companies were put to use to give to children. |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | • Raised £1009.98 from individual and organisational donors. • No fundraising events were held this year; all funds were received via direct donations. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity received total income of £1009.98 and incurred total expenses of £945.00, resulting in a net surplus of £64.98. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity aims to hold a minimum reserve of £500 to cover at least one quarter of fixed recurring costs. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £64.98 as of 31 March 2025. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no significant concerns regarding the charity's status as a going concern. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
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where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Individual donations and small grants from private entities/ funders |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | • Reliance on a small number of donors. • Increasing operational costs and compliance requirements. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Constitution |
| 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 | Trustees are appointed through a formal application and selection process, and approved by the existing board in line with the charity's constitution. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | New trustees receive an induction pack, attend orientation sessions, and are assigned a mentor for the first six months. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees who meet quarterly. Operational activities are carried out by volunteers and part-time staff. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Children We Care For |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | CWCF |
| Registered charitynumber | 1204007 |
| Charity’s principal address | 5TH FLOOR 167-169 GREAT PORTLAND STREET LONDON W1W 5PF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levent Bellikli | None | N/A | N/A | |
| Steve Sallis | None | N/A | N/A | |
| Janice Winston | None | N/A | N/A | |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets NONE held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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) TREVOR ELLIOTT Position (eg Secretary, MANAGER Chair, etc) Date 16/5/2025
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