Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 15 09 2023 To 30 04 2024
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name MIKES Trust Other names charity is known by MIKES Initiative for Knifecrime Education in Society
Registered charity number (if any) 1204743
Charity's principal address 12 Beechfield Avenue
Yelverton Devon Postcode PL20 6DU
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 Alicia Puckey | ||||
| Mrs Rebecca Dustan |
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| Mrs Rebecca Bellows |
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
CIO Foundation Constitution
(eg. trust deed, constitution)
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Charitable incorporated Organisation
How the charity is constituted
(eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Rebecca Dustan and Alicia Puckey are the two who initiated creating the Charity and they appointed Rebecca Bellows.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; Policies and Procedures are being made ready for when we seek additional Trustee’s this is a long term goal currently.
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; Rebecca Dustan (Trustee), Alicia Puckey (Trustee), Rebecca Bellows (Trustee), Kevin Allen (Volunteer)
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relationship with any related parties; Rebecca Dustan and Alicia Puckey are Micheal Allen’s sisters and the two who initiated creating this Charity to reduce Knifecrime in Micheals (MIKES) honour. Rebecca Bellows was appointed by both Rebecca and Alicia to ensure that all decision made within the Chairty were not emotive and give a holistic opinion.
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them; We have ensured that every event we host or session we run or schools we visit for talks are covered by relevant risk assessments, Insurance, DBA Covered, Safeguarding etc.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
We intend to use a combination of fundraising, awareness program and media activity to increase the public awareness of knife crime.
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During our first year as a charity, our primary focus was on fundraising
events and public donations, which were essential to supporting our
initiatives. To meet our goals, we organized our own events and
participated in other local community activities. At every event, we not
only raised funds but also worked to raise awareness about the impact of
knife crime on society.
As a charity, we took a measured approach, prioritizing community
engagement before scaling up our efforts. We dedicated time to listening
to the community's concerns about knife crime and exploring how we
could make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young
Summary of the main adults. We hosted events for local groups, including youth group leaders,
activities undertaken for the schools, the council, the mayor, and local police and fire departments.
public benefit in relation to These gatherings allowed us to hear firsthand about the challenges faced
these objects (include within by young people and discuss how our charity could help reduce knife
this section the statutory crime in the community.
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance Additionally, we were invited to speak with children in local groups, and
issued by the Charity the response was overwhelmingly positive. Our visits left a lasting impact
Commission on public on both the young people and their leaders.
benefit)
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
Our Aims:
We plan to use a combination of education, collaboration, and awareness to reduce knife crime in rural areas. Through our fundraising events and social media platforms, we can engage with the wider community to share our messages and findings and fund our programs
Education:
Our outreach programs focus on young people identified, by agencies, as being at risk of committing violent crimes in the future. By offering tailored educational programs and targeted activities led by professionals, we aim to shift the mindset of at-risk youth and help them make better choices.
Social awareness and education about knife crime is key. As a society we are ignorant of not only the amount of knife crime, but also, it’s devastating effects on families, friends and communities. Our aim will be to use our voice to drive greater levels of education targeted at those most likely to take up the path of carrying a knife.
We have developed an education programme which we have started to deliver in secondary schools, Pupil Referral Units and Youth Groups across the region. We will continue to update and work on the education programme to ensure that the information we are sharing is current and relevant.
Collaboration:
We will collaborate with various local groups and organisations working with young people to provide a diverse range of regular fundraising events, all free for the community to attend. These events will offer a platform for local youth organisations to connect with their community and promote their mission, encouraging more young people to get involved and join, rather than being left without guidance. Our goal is to support grassroots groups through donations and by creating opportunities that help them grow, ensuring they can continue to support local youth for years to come.
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A united voice is a powerful voice. As a single entity, our efforts may struggle to make an impact, but we are not alone in this fight. We aim to work alongside other charities in the fight against knife crime in the hope that we can amplify our collective voice and strengthen the anti-knife crime movement, increasing its reach and impact.
Awareness:
Through our engagement with local communities via our social media platforms and events we attend, we aim to raise awareness about the devastating impact of knife crime, both in our local area and countrywide. Our goal is to inspire others to join us in making a positive change by focusing on solutions and working together to reduce knife crime, rather than dwelling on its tragic consequences. Together, we can create a stronger, safer community for all.
While this is not currently applicable, it is something we may revisit in future financial years, once we can demonstrate the positive impact of our programs and initiatives.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and erformance p
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
To raise funds, we hosted two incredible events that allowed us to share our story and mission. These events were inspired by Michael Allen’s passions for cars (MIKES Motor Mania) and rugby (MIKES Rugby Tournament). While these events served as a platform to spread awareness and to fundraise, we ensured they were free to attend and offered a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy without financial burden.
In partnership with a local school and a martial arts group, we funded a ten-week course aimed at empowering young people to make positive changes in their lives. The impact of this course has been significant: schools have reported improved attendance and academic performance, and one student transitioned back into mainstream education. Based on these positive outcomes, we plan to expand these sessions within our local area and across Cornwall, while exploring the potential to adapt this model for other activities.
We’ve also received numerous requests to give talks at youth groups and schools to share our message, thanks to the informal conversations we’ve had during previous visits. As a result, we’re in the process of developing an education program that we hope to roll out to secondary schools across Cornwall in the next financial year.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Reserves are held within the Trusts bank account; these are review periodically at our meetings. Currently, as we do not have regular outgoings and are funding programmes on an adhoc basis so we can monitor the reserves very closely and ensure we keep the desired amount in the bank to enable us as a charity to be able to continue running.
Details of any funds materially Not Applicable in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Alicia Puckey Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Operations Manager etc) Date 05/03/2025
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| MIKES Trust 1 |
MIKES Trust 1 |
MIKES Trust 1 |
204743 | CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
9/15/2023 | To | 4/30/2024 | ||
| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
| A1 Receipts Donations 18,414 - - - - - - - 18,414 Merchandise Sales 1,954 - Sub total 1,954 Total receipts 20,368 A3 Payments Event Costs 158 Youth GroupSupport 1,807 - - - - - - - Sub total 1,965 Merchandise Costs 2,314 - Sub total 2,314 Total payments 4,279 Net of receipts/(payments) 16,089 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end 16,089 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 18,414 - - - - - - - 18,414 1,954 - 1,954 20,368 158 1,807 - - - - - - - 1,965 2,314 - 2,314 4,279 16,089 - - 16,089 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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1,954 | ||||
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158 | - | |||
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2,314 | ||||
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Bank Account held cash Details Details Unsold Merchandise Details Volunteer T Shirts Details Signature Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 16,089 - - - - - 16,089 - OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) Unrestricted - - - - - Cost (optional) Restricted - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Alicia Puckey Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| 807 | |||
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| Date of approval |
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| Alicia Puckey | 3/7/2025 | ||