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## Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 

From 01-Jan-23Period start date To 31-Dec-23Period end date 

Charity name: Wideopen and North Gosforth Community Association Charity registration number: 229587 

## Objectives and Activities 

||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the purposes of<br>the charity as set out in its<br>governing document|Para 1.17|.<br>• To maintain and manage the<br>building known as<br>Daverson Hall, Elmwood Avenue,<br>NE13 6PX<br>• To encourage the spirit of<br>citizenship and<br>comradeship to all people regardless<br>of gender, ethnicity, age, religion ,race,<br>disabilityor sexual orientation(“Non-<br>exclusionary and non-<br>discriminatory ” )<br>• To obtain, collect, receive and hold<br>monies and funds by way of contribution,<br>subscription or any lawful method, and to<br>spend the same in order to deliver these<br>objectives<br>• The Association shall be non-political and<br>non-sectarian|
|Summary of the main<br>activities in relation to those<br>purposes for the public<br>beneft, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or services<br>identifed in the accounts.|Para 1.17 and<br>1.19|The venue is hired out to the following<br>(Butnot limited to)<br>KeepFitMammy (Health & Wellbeing for<br>Mothers)<br>KeepFitForever (Health & Wellbeing for over<br>55s with frailty )<br>Flower Club (Arts ,Culture and social)<br>Slimming World ( Health & Lifestyle<br>coaching)<br>Newcastle Wadoki (Fitness & Community<br>Spirit)<br>Little Movers (Advancement of Infants)<br>Hartbeeps (Advancement of Infants)<br>Pilates (Fitness)<br>Dog Training (Education and Community<br>Cohesion)<br>The venue has sub groups which use<br>the<br>hall with compliments<br>Ladies Group (Social Cohesion and<br>advancement of<br>issues afecting women)|





|||Provision of Health objectives in the<br>local<br>community by installation of a<br>Defbrillator unit, accessible to all<br>24/7 via 999<br>service. Ongoing eforts continue for<br>the in life<br>running cost of the Defbrillator<br>consumables as<br>well as the provision of an additional<br>unit within<br>our charities operating area|
|---|---|---|
|Statement confrming<br>whether the trustees have<br>had regard to the guidance<br>issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public<br>beneft|Para 1.18|The trustees keep abreast of policy and<br>notifcations from the charities commission|





## Financial Review 


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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The Trustee’s are working in line with<br>financial position at the end the<br>of the period financial management policy,.<br>Our operating committee regularly<br>review our project list as well as our<br>running costs<br>to ensure we are meeting our<br>commitments<br>and have a roadmap of enhancements<br>to maintain and improve the<br>environment and service we provide<br>We have our financial records examined by<br>a independent person to ensure that all<br>matters are in order<br>Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The charity runs a financial<br>policy for holding reserves management<br>stating why they are held policy, which instructs us to<br>hold a minimum balance of a years’<br>worth of expected committed<br>expense to provide sufficient stability<br>in the event of an emergency or<br>insurance event occurring which could<br>impede the charities ability to<br>generate income, We also hold reserves for<br>grants that have been ringfenced to deliver<br>outcomes which have yet to be delivered<br>Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 The trustees are assured the balance<br>We have in reserves are proper and<br>appropriate , with ring-fenced funds<br>for that of a remaining unspent grant fund<br>, Defibrillator maintenance fund and<br>reserved balance for future booking<br>deposits<br>Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable<br>reserves<br>Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 Not applicable<br>defcit<br>Explanation of any Para 1.23 The charity is a going concern and<br>uncertainties about the Holds sufficient balances to continue trading<br>charity continuing as a going even in the event of no income for the period<br>concern of one year, and sufficient<br>balances to pay insurance excesses in the<br>event of a unforeseen event<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## Structure, Governance and Management 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:|||
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Association|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|Appointed by previous committee<br>until<br>resignation or termination|



## Reference and Administrative details 

|Charity name|Charity nameWideopen andNorth Gosforth Community<br>Association|
|---|---|
|Other namethe charity uses|Daverson Hall|
|Registeredcharity number|229587|
|Charity’s principal address|DaversonHall, Elmwood Avenue<br>North Gosforth<br>Newcastle upon Tyne<br>NE136PX|





Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity 

|1<br>2<br>3|Trustee name|Office (if any)|Dates acted if not for whole<br>year|Name of person (or body) entitled<br>to appoint trustee(if any)|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||David Watson|Maintenance &<br>Projects Manager|||
||Jacqui McRae<br>Phillipson|Chairperson|||
||Phil Dodd|Cleaning &<br>Facilities<br>Manager|||



## – 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|||





## Declarations 

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. 

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees 

|Signature(s)<br>Full name(s) <br>Position (eg Secretary,<br>Chair, etc)<br>Date||
|---|---|
||David Watson<br>Jacqui McRae Phillipson|
||Trustee<br>trustee|
||01/07/2024|
||01/07/2024|



