Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 7 August 2023 Period start date To 5 June 2024 Period end date
Charity name: The Woodpecker Project
Charity registration number: 1204232
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Raise awareness around mental health and train mental health first aiders in gyms and communities around the UK. |
| 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 |
We started training mental health first aiders (MHFA) with 6 candidates successfully trained. We created a headline campaign called “Do What It Takes’ to promote education around signs and symptoms of poor mental health which was highly successful in reaching a wider awareness audience. We created a support group for our MHFAs and we signposted 10 people to receive much needed support. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes the trustees have reviewed the guidance and are pleased with the charity’s activities toward public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| 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 | Had 12 applications for training and successfully trained 6 MHFAs Educational campaign reached an audience of 250,000 people Hosted online challenge with 75 participants either fundraising or raising awareness Promoted a walking/mental health campaign that had 20 participants Created and produced a video mental health awareness campaign that introduced the charity and explained the mission of the Woodpecker Project.The campaign had 7 participants, was viewed by over 25,000 people and resulted in an additional 3 fundraisers/campaigners come forward. From our campaigns, 10 people reached out to the charity for help and we were able to get them appropriate support for their mental health. |
| 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 |
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 period the charity had a balance of £6,325.07and nothing was owed. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As the charity was in its initial period there were no reserves and the policy will be reviewed updated. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity was first established and taking in its initial income with minimal outgoings. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | One, there is no material deficit. |
| 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 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | All funds are from fundraising activities and donations freely given. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | None |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | No financial risks. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
The charity is governed by a board of trustees. |
|
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charity constitution. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO with no view for corporate expansion. |
| 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 nominated by a board member, and chosen via interview. Trustees must have the right skills and expertise to lead the charity effectively and the application and interview are evidence based. The applicant must pass a unanimous vote for successful election as a trustee. Trustees are reviewed/re-elected every three years. |
| 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 | |
| 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 Woodpecker Project |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1204232 |
| Charity’s principal address | 55 Warren Drive, Southwater, West Sussex RH13 9GL |
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 (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Mears | Wholeyear | |||
| Oliver Bullen | Wholeyear | |||
| AmyWilson Hardy | Wholeyear | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for None 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 adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Advisor |
Amanda Wyman | 7 The Mews, Pulborough RH20 2DG |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
N/A
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
None
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Charles Mears | Amanda Wyman | |
Chair |
Charity/trustee Advisor | |
| 01/04/2025 | ||
| 01/04/2025 |
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Accounts period start Total Out IN
BALANCE
date: 07/08/2023
3286.51 9611.58 6325.07 Income 9611.58 0 Outgoings 3286.51
Unfiltered from bank account statements
OUTS INS 6561.36 2765.03 23.2 261.99 0 189.87 1400 1350 11.35 105 163.31 66.98 Info
NEW ACCOUNT NIL. Vistaprint
Just Giving Donation from LTE commerce CAF Other (marketing) Videos (MHA) Training Expenses Events Clothing Other
16 OCT 23 THE WOODPECK Deposit from ltd 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
6 NOV 23 WOOCOMMERCE INC WOOPAYMENTS /PA 11.63 1,011.63 11.63
6 NOV 23 JUSTGIVING 3502949 THE WOODPE 97.9 1,109.53 97.9
13 NOV 23 JUSTGIVING 3504519 THE WOODPE 781.54 1,891.07 781.54
17 NOV 23 THE WOODPECK Deposit from ltd 765.03 2,656.10 765.03
20 NOV 23 JUSTGIVING 3514199 THE WOODPE 878.77 3,534.87 878.77
24 NOV 23 000000 CREDIT 4525301468880000 1,000.00 4,534.87 1,000.00
27 NOV 23 JUSTGIVING 3519278 THE WOODPE 485.88 5,020.75 485.88
4 DEC 23 JUSTGIVING 3534885 THE WOODPE 467.87 5,488.62 467.87
11 DEC 23 JUSTGIVING 3543225 THE WOODPE 1,205.40 6,694.02 1,205.40
18 DEC 23 JUSTGIVING 3559049 THE WOODPE 63.16 6,757.18 63.16
31 JAN 24 2545 Vistaprint 189.87 6,567.31 189.87 FLAG / SAIL
6 FEB 24 LLOYD HUNT Client T 300 6,267.31 300 HUNT VISUAL
12 FEB 24 JUSTGIVING 3641665 THE WOODPE 115.71 6,383.02, 115.71
27 FEB 24 BROUGHT FORWARD 6,383.02
4 MAR 24 Military Functional Bo 105 6,278.02 105 MILATARY FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
4 MAR 24 THE ROYAL ASSOC 200 6,078.02 200 INDIE DAF
4 MAR 24 BTG Training invoice 1150 4,928.02 1150 BTG
4 MAR 24 JUSTGIVING 3655545 THE WOODPE 36.41 4,964.43 36.41
7 MAR 24 LLOYD HUNT ClientT 300 4,664.43 300 HUNT VISUAL
11 MAR 24 JUSTGIVING 3690721 THE WOODPE 91.99 4,756.42 91.99
18 MAR 24 JUSTGIVING 3700343 THE WOODPE 289.68 5,046.10 289.68
25 MAR 24 JUSTGIVING 3719015 THE WOODPE 272.47 5,318.57 272.47
5,318.57
27 MAR 24 BROUGHT FORWARD 5,318.57
2 APR 24 WOOCOMMERCE INC WOOPAYMENTS /PA 11.57 5,330.14 11.57
2 APR 24 JUSTGIVING 3728086 THE WOODPE 199.9 5,530.04 199.9
8 APR 24 JUSTGIVING 3737289 THE WOODPE 208.91 5,738.95 208.91
10 APR 24 2545 STREETSHIRT
163.31 5,575.64 163.31 BRANDING FOR VOLUNTEERS AND TRUSTEES
16 APR 24 JUSTGIVING 3751840 THE WOODPE 107.08 5,682.72 107.08
22 APR 24 JUSTGIVING 3768633 THE WOODPE 207.05 5,889.77 207.05
23 APR 24 2545 APPLE.COM/B 11.99 5,877.78 11.99 REFUND IG TICK
5,877.78
26 APR 24 BROUGHT FORWARD 5,877.78
29 APR 24 2545 ASHINGTON S 11.35 5,866.43 11.35 FILMING DAY EXPENSES
29 APR 24 LLOYD HUNT Do wh 350 5,516.43 350
29 APR 24 2545 APPLE.COM/BIL 11.99 5,528.42 11.99 HUNT VISUAL
29 APR 24 JUSTGIVING 3777704 THE WOODPE 77.88 5,606.30 77.88
8 MAY 24 JUSTGIVING 3793031 THE WOODPE 121.62 5,727.92 121.62
10 MAY 24 CAF2405077060CF 2405077060CF 250 5,977.92 250
13 MAY 24 JUSTGIVING 3805789 THE WOODPE 342.34 6,320.26 342.34
14 MAY 24 LLOYD HUNT extra h 100 6,220.26 100 HUNT VISUAL
14 MAY 24 LLOYD HUNT campa 350 5,870.26 350 HUNT VISUAL
21 MAY 24 JUSTGIVING 3818780 THE WOODPE 256.94 6,127.20 256.94
6,127.20
24 MAY 24 BROUGHT FORWARD 6,127.20
30 MAY 24 2545 APPLE.COM/B 54.99 6,072.21 54.99 IG TICK REFUND
3 JUN 24 JUSTGIVING 3841122 THE WOODPE 252.86 6,325.07 252.86
Financial period end
date: 05/06/2024
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