The trustees are satisfied that free reserves are more than adequate to fund the operations of the charity for the next twelve months. The charity’s reserves policy is to make sure that there are adequate reserves to cover foreseeable operating costs for at least three months. The trustees have assessed the main risks to which the company might be exposed and do not consider that there are any that are likely to impinge on the charity’s ability to carry out its functions during the next twelve months.
Charity’s organisation
The charity’s operations are run by a clinic manager on behalf of the trustees, who meet at least twice a year and take all decisions, based where necessary on advice given. The charity ceased clinical activities in December 2015, but continues to provide early intervention speech & language therapy sessions in central London every two months and monthly tele-therapy sessions and webinar workshops.
The charity’s articles of association require there to be at least three trustees, but there is no maximum. One third of the trustees retire at each annual general meeting, although they are eligible for re-election. New trustees are appointed by the serving trustees from amongst people of known ability who are interested in the trust’s work.
Results
The net movement in funds retained for the period was a surplus of £16,280 as set out in the accounts on pages 8 - 10.
Investment Powers of Trustees
The trustees have unfettered powers of investment.