Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From September 2022 Period start date To Period end date August 2023
Charity name: Rhuddlan Town Community Association
Charity registration number: 500313
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of a community centre for use by the inhabitants of the areas of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for, meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants. |
| 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 Community Centre provides facilities to all those based locally and within Rhuddlan; indeed the Groups attend from outside of the local area. The different groups welcome sufferers of all illnesses and their carers to attend the weekly sessions at the Centre for therapeutic activities. We also provide facilities for local groups and societies including Dementia & Stroke, Crossroads, Art and Crafts, various education and physical exercise classes, Zumba, Tai Chi and Yoga together with Mindfulness. We encourage personal improvements through languages, French and Welsh are delivered, all in addition to the hiring of facilities for family functions and community functions include Council activities |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Reviewed regular |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Fund raising is discussed and agreed at Trustee meetings |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | All profits are reinvested into the Community Centre for the benefit of all uses and residents of the local area |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We have a number of devoted volunteers who dedicate their support to the overall running of the Centre. |
| 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 | Attendance There is a constant demand to use the facilities provided by the Community Centre. Attendance is growing and due to the activities provided which develop and improve the quality and wellbeing both physical and mental capacities, of the various vulnerable groups that use the facilities |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| 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 | The Charitys’ financial position was agreed by the Trustees to be stable under the circumstances due to still being in recovery from the effects of COVID |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trustee agrees to the holding of reserves within the savings account to utilise in the event of any enforceable event for example COVID |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £10,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties held by the Trustees |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| 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 | Held within the constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Association |
| 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 elect and vote for any new member. Additionally there are three appointed from local community organisations |
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 | Rhuddlan Town Community Association |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | RhuddlanCommunity Centre |
| Registered charity number | 500313 |
| Charity’s principal address | Community Centre Parliament Street Rhuddlan Denbighshire LL18 5AW |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwyn Thomas | Chairperson | 2022-2023 | ||
| RoyPrice | Vice Chairperson | 2022-2023 | ||
| Susan Butterworth | 2022-2023 | |||
| Gwynne Price | 2022-2023 | |||
| Denise Barlow | 2022-2023 | |||
| Pat Riley | 2022-2023 | |||
| Andrew Smith | 2022-2023 | |||
| Caroline Lyndsey | 2022-2023 | |||
| Cynia Hughes | 2022-2023 | |||
| Valerie Simmons | 2022-2023 | |||
| Sean Roberts | 2022-2023 | |||
| Lisa Roberts | 2022-2023 | |||
| RegDavies | 2022-2023 | |||
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 N/A 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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Henry Roy William Price | Susan Ann Butterworth | |
Vice Chairperson |
Trustee | |
| 13/09/2024 | ||
| 13/09/2024 |
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