Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 16/10/2023 Period start date To 31/05/2024 Period end date
Charity name: CHIT CHAT 4 U ALL
Charity registration number: 1205216
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | A Group dedicated to standing up against knife crime, gangs and youth violence. We are here to support our youngsters, raising awareness and funds by auction, events, and community activities across Stoke-on- Trent and beyond. Mentoring Training Youth Projects Community projects Providing work experience Youth work Detached Youth Work Youth clubs Combatting knife crime/Gangs/Youth violence and Antisocial behaviour Creating opportunities |
| 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 are as follows. Community Fun days Fundraising events Christmas Light Switch and events These activities are open to all ages regardless of their personal background, faith gender or personal circumstances and brings our community together. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In planning our activities for the year, we kept in mind the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| We are grateful for our volunteers and |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | without this valuable time and contribution of time, energy and expertise we would not have been able to achieve so much. |
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| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | Our community fun days and fundraising events have been a big success and have brought our community together. We have offered arts and craft days, movie days and so much more. We have made a difference to so many families regardless of their personal background, faith gender or personal circumstances. We have offered activities during school holidays and set up a community library for children and adults. We have a number of young volunteers and all these activities have helped to build their self-confidence, socials skills and practical skills. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
Not applicable |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| 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 | Cash at the bank as of 31.05.24 was £345.00. The funds are to help towards young people’s projects, knife amnesty bins and control the bleeds kits across the city. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| 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 | No concerns |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Our main source of funds this year have been donations and entrance fees for our activities at our events. The funds are to help towards young people’s projects, knife amnesty bins and control the bleeds kits across the city. |
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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 | Not applicable |
| 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 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | |
| 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 |
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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 | CHIT CHAT 4 U ALL |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1205216 |
| Charity’s principal address | 40 GRICE ROAD STOKE ON TRENT ST4 7PJ |
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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| Larissa Cooke | 16/10/2023 | |||
| Winston Jay Gardiner |
16/10/2023 | |||
| Kathryn Pilling | ||||
| David Fern | ||||
| LynseyRogers | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name Larissa Cooke Winston Jay Gardiner
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
Other optional information
Future Plans – The coming year will see a continued emphasis to raise funds for our projects and other structured activities to build the confidence and support young people and families across Stoke on Trent.
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) LYNSEY ANN ROGERS
Position (eg Secretary, DIRECTOR Chair, etc)
Date 05.03.2025