Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1.4.23 Period start date To 31.3.24 Period end date
Charity name: The Anne Dutton Charity
Charity registration number: 1204157
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS: (1) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION IN GREAT GRANSDEN, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY: (A) THE PROVISION OR SUPPORT OF PASTORAL, PRAYER AND/OR WORSHIP ACTIVITIES THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH MEMBER GROUPS OF CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ENGLAND OR NOT. (B) THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES WITH A CHRISTIAN ETHOS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, AS AN OUTWORKING OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, INCLUDING (BUT NOT RESTRICTED TO) THE PROVISION OF A CHRISTIAN CAFE. (C)THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A BURIAL GROUND. (2) THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN PART 1 OF THE SCHEDULE TO THIS SCHEME MUST BE RETAINED BY THE TRUSTEES FOR USE FOR THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY BUT CAN BE LEASED IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CHARITY’S OBJECT. |
| 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 |
See the comment under achievement and Performance below |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public |
Para 1.18 | See the comment under achievement and Performance below |
benefit
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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 Other
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | The Anne Dutton Charity has taken over the activities of Mrs Ann Dutton’s Charity (charity registration number 247099). In extending the charity’s objects, and becoming a CIO, the former charity has been modernised with the aim of better serving its community. During the financial period April 23 to March 24 inclusive Mrs Ann Dutton’s charity remained operational whilst the new charity was establishing its governance and has been dealing with the transfer of assets, etc.. For this reason The Anne Dutton Charity has provided a nil return for 23/24. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | For the financial period 23/24 the charity was not operating. See the note under Achievements and Performance above |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| 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 | Foundation model constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO – Foundation 31st July 2023 |
| 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 | All were selected for their interest in the charity’s work and with reference to the skills that each trustee brings to the Trustee Board. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Anne Dutton Charity |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1204157 |
| Charity’s principal address | 8 Sand Road, Great Gransden, SG19 3AP |
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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| Mrs EmilyBrown | 31/07/23 | |||
| Rev Rachel Blanchflower | 31/07/23 | |||
| Mr Charles Turner | 31/07/23 | |||
| Rev Adrian Semerene | 31/07/23 | |||
– 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 Not applicable held in this capacity
Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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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
Not applicable
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) Emily Brown
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
12/06/2025