Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2025 To 31[st] December 2025
Charity name: Breathe Easy Darlington
Charity registration number: 1204360
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 objects of the CIO are for the public benefit to preserve and protect good health and relieve the needs of people who are suffering from respiratory diseases, and their families and carers, in Darlington and surrounding areas, in particular providing support groups which provide information, advice and organised activities which promote a healthier lifestyle. |
| 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 |
The main activities undertaken for the public benefit of those suffering from respiratory conditions take the form of exercise classes which aid pulmonary re- habilitation, with a particular focus on breathing control, improving muscle strength and balance co-ordination which help to reduce symptoms of breathlessness and fatigue. Social activities are also provided to promote positive mental health in a supportive environment to prevent isolation and loneliness which can often affect those who are chronically ill. The charity’s aim is to encourage and enable the opportunity to live well with respiratory ill health so that the public involved can join in a membership community dedicated to achieving a healthier lifestyle and better quality of life. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees have taken guidance on public benefit and ensure through written communication in the form of leaflets and on the Breathe Easy Darlington website: https://www.breatheeasydarlington.org that the public are aware of the benefit. |
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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 | Breathe Easy Darlington is run by volunteers, who in the main, have lived experience of respiratory disease, so that they understand and can connect well with their members’ needs. Volunteers help to organise and promote social events for members, fundraise for classes, write newsletters and keep their social media channels up to date, and organise relevant speakers for monthly meetings. They also attend regular committee meetings to feedback on any issues and discuss new developments. Volunteers make a vital contribution to the charity, and have been nominated for the Kings Award for Voluntary Service 2026. |
| Other |
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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 receipt of charitable grants have enabled the charity to continue to grow its membership and offer more equitable access to its weekly exercise classes, benefitting more of the public suffering from respiratory ill health . New classes have been delivered for Tai Chi ,and a bowling group formed ,offering social interaction which promotes positive mental health. Working with Teesside University as a focus group for breathlessness and balance research , members’ contributions enhances understanding and education about respiratory disease management for the future. Similarly, working with a medical equipment manufacturer on prototypes for home use will save future NHS costs and benefit respiratory patients with |
control of their symptom management In recognition of their work, Breathe Easy Darlington was a finalist at the Darlington Borough Council Community Awards in November 2025, out of a total of 400 nominations.
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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 | Fundraising activities have been very successful, with full cost recovery for all regular activities. |
| 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 | At the end of the period, Breathe Easy Darlington is in a very strong financial position with healthy reserves and bank balance . |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held against any unforeseeable rise in costs , emergency costa ,and to protect the charity should grants dwindle in the future. Six months reserves are held as a minimum |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £ 10,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The principal sources of funds are : Charitable grants Donations – public and corporate Fundraising activities eg raffles |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The principal riska are: Less grant availability Rising operational costs Capacity to meet increased demand without increasing costa substantially |
| Other | Recruitment of suitable volunteers with lived experience. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| 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 | 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 | Elected by Trustees |
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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 | The organisational structure of Breathe Easy Darlington includes a Management Committee of four members Joint Chair / Joint Treasurer Joint Chair Secretary / Joint Treasurer Membership Secretary More widely , the charity is affiliated to Asthma+ Lung UK . |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Affiliated with Asthma+Lung UK |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Breathe Easy Darlington |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1204360 |
| Charity’s principal address | 9 Carmel Court, Nunnery Lane, Darlington DL3 9RB |
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 (if any) |
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| Gill Thomson | Joint Chair/ Joint Treasurer |
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| Louise Roberts | Joint Chair | |||
| Ann Boyd | Secretary/ Joint Treasurer |
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| Malcolm Dunstone | ||||
| Margaret Dodds | ||||
– 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 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) A.Boyd Full name(s) Ann Boyd Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc) Date 10th June 2026
| Breathe Easy Darlington | 1204360 | |||
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | |||
| 1st January 2025 For the period from |
To | 31st December |
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 12,500 - 1,255 484 82 712 8 - 15,041 - - - 15,041 6,913 3,570 130 132 1,259 - 15 - 12,019 - - - 12,019 3,022 - - 3,022 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ 12,500 - 1,255 484 82 712 8 - 15,041 - - - 15,041 6,913 3,570 130 132 1,259 - 15 - - 12,019 - - - 12,019 3,022 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 12,500 - 1,255 484 82 712 8 - 15,041 - - - 15,041 6,913 3,570 130 132 1,259 - 15 - - 12,019 - - - 12,019 3,022 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Grant Income | 12,500 | - - - - - - - - - |
12,500 | 6,000 | ||
| Grantprotected | - | - | 7,017 | |||
| Donations | 1,255 | 1,255 | 4,296 | |||
| Ticket sales and raffles | 484 | 484 | 701 | |||
| Bank interest | 82 | 82 | 17 | |||
| subscriptions for teas,coffees | 712 | 712 | 302 | |||
| Gift Aid | 8 | 8 | 80 | |||
| Transfer from Credit Union | - | - | 16,841 | |||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
15,041 | 15,041 | 35,254 | |||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| - | 15,041 | 35,254 | ||||
| Class Instructor fees | 6,913 | - - - - - - - - - - |
6,913 | 7,970 | ||
| Premises hire | 3,570 | 3,570 | 5,320 | |||
| Charitable donations(speakers) | 130 | 130 | 305 | |||
| Administration inc website hosting | 132 | 132 | 823 | |||
| Transport and travel | 1,259 | 1,259 | 1,065 | |||
| Consultancyfees | - | - | 420 | |||
| Miscellaneous | 15 | 15 | 1,039 | |||
| Training | - | - | 210 | |||
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| **Sub total ** | 12,019 | 12,019 | 17,152 | |||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| - | 12,019 | 17,152 | ||||
| 3,022 | - | - | 3,022 |
18,102 | ||
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| 3,022 | - | - | 3,022 | 18,102 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
10/06/2026
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Current account Savings account ( reserves) Details Details Details Signature A,Boyd |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 11,025 - 10,099 - - 21,124 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Ann Boyd |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| A,Boyd | Ann Boyd | 10/06/2026 | |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
10/06/2026
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