Finance Score: -6

Governance Score: 6

Support Score: 9

Spending declining: -1
Volatile income: -3
Fundraising costs high: -2

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3

Large volunteers +3
Grant maker support: +6

Overall GiG Score: 9

THE RENEWAL TRUST

The principal objects of the charity in the year under review were to relieve poverty, advance education in St Ann's and Sneinton, Nottingham, to train, educate and promote charitable purposes in the area.Inc: Youth and Community Centres, Sports provision, Creative Programmes, Community Engagement activity, Business Advice and Employment Support

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

This charity has been successful in attracting volunteers relative to its size
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

Financial issues to consider:

Spending is declining
Income has been volatile recently
Fundraising costs are high relative to funds raised

Established: 25 years
(27 years as a company)

www.renewaltrust.org.uk

cherry@renewaltrust.org.uk

01159112226

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/23	£683	£739	£-56	£127	£429	£346	5.6	15	182
31/03/22	£1,139	£987	£152	£4	£300	£-148	-1.8	15	200
31/03/21	£810	£640	£170	£0	£287	£202	3.8	14	29
31/03/20	£1,051	£1,058	£-7	£184	£343	£343	3.9	15	119
31/03/19	£1,219	£1,228	£-9	£200	£411	£411	4	17	4
31/03/18	£1,126	£1,299	£-172	£325	£419	£419	3.9	17	0
31/03/17?	£840	£1,014	£-174	£354	£477	£453	5.4	23	0
30/06/16	£1,204	£1,213	£-8	£374	£682	£607	6	21	0
30/06/15	£1,316	£1,308	£8	£38	£265	£94	0.9	16	0
30/06/14	£1,630	£1,366	£265	£14	£257	£146	1.3	38	0
30/06/13	£770	£836	£-66	£681	£31	£31	0.4	25	0
30/06/12	£873	£872	£1	£691	£96	£96	1.3	25	0
30/06/11	£977	£968	£9	£819	£95	£95	1.2	31	0
30/06/10	£813	£807	£6	£672	£86	£86	1.3	26	0
30/06/09	£1,028	£1,015	£13	£908	£80	£80	0.9	39	0
30/06/08	£1,251	£1,246	£5	£1,011	£67	£67	0.6	52	0
30/06/07	£1,408	£1,396	£12	£1,013	£62	£62	0.5	47	0
30/06/06	£1,259	£1,252	£7	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
30/06/05	£951	£948	£3	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
30/06/04	£829	£827	£2	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 22%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 17.1%
Highest pay band: Less than £60,000
Liabilities/Assets: 29%
Liabilities/Income: 29%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 81%
Reserves/Spending: 5.6 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 8 months
Quick Ratio: 1.9

Asset Split ?

Listed activities

Amateur Sport
Economic/Community Development/Employment
Education/Training
Environment/Conservation/Heritage
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

How it operates

Makes Grants to Individuals
Makes Grants to Organisations
Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides buildings/facilities/open space
Provides human resources

Where it operates

Nottingham City,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
Elderly/Old People
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

Who works here?

15 employees
182 volunteers

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Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

DCMS	£54,950
Sport England	£9,000
National Lottery Community Fund	£8,170
Henry Smith Charity	£700

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
DCMS - GRCF2021: New Roots
£54,950	21/06/2021	New Roots is an exciting conservation pilot delivered through an Employment and Wellbeing Programme with a focus on ex-offenders.The project will provide a sustainable solution to implementing a ....more New Roots is an exciting conservation pilot delivered through an Employment and Wellbeing Programme with a focus on ex-offenders.The project will provide a sustainable solution to implementing a comprehensive management and maintenance plan for the St Anns Allotments, delivered through structured volunteering and employment opportunities.This will be co-delivered by the Renewal Trust and partners:- DLNR Community Probation Service- Fit for Work- Nottingham Skill Mill- Nottingham City Homes.NATURE CONSERVATION/RESTORATIONThe project will develop woodland and wildlife lettable plots on 75 acres of prime inner-city greenspace.CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATUREIt will connect new audiences with nature through an engaging, immersive and inclusive programme of land-based activities in one of the most deprived areas of Nottingham.The following roles will be created:1. Part-time New Roots Coordinator2. Part-time Kick Starter - New Roots Programme Assistant3. Part-time Kick Starter - New Roots Digital Story-teller4. Part-time Site Programme Assistant - Community Probation2. 2 full-time Apprenticeships3. 3 University Placements4. 4 work-experience Placements.The project is ready for immediate start.
Sport England - COVID-19 CEF
£9,000	16/06/2020 4	Funding under Sport England's COVID-19 Community Emergency Fund funding programme for a Revenue project titled COVID-19 CEF. This project lists its main activity as Sport participation and capacity ....more Funding under Sport England's COVID-19 Community Emergency Fund funding programme for a Revenue project titled COVID-19 CEF. This project lists its main activity as Sport participation and capacity building
National Lottery Community Fund - Mini Movers
£8,170	31/05/2019 12	The funding will be used to pay for a member of staff to support a project for children. The project aims to improve fitness and social skills in children whilst instilling positive healthy attitudes.
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to The Renewal Trust
£700	15/05/2019	towards a one day trip to an activity centre for a group of disadvantaged children from Nottingham
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Renewal Trust
£28,657	22/11/2018 36	This project provides sports and social sessions for children who live in areas of deprivation, in order to reduce loneliness, increase their self-pride and build friendships.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Place: A Creative Hub in Nottingham’s Creative Quarter
£43,000	16/07/2018 24	The Renewal Trust is a community development and regeneration organisation providing targeted and universal support in the St Ann’s and Sneinton areas of Nottingham. Through this grant it will ....more The Renewal Trust is a community development and regeneration organisation providing targeted and universal support in the St Ann’s and Sneinton areas of Nottingham. Through this grant it will explore its role as a ‘connector’ for arts organisations to work with local people by co-delivering arts projects, commissions and residences in Nottingham’s Creative Quarter.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Renewal Trust
£70,437	27/06/2018 36	This project will provide sport, dance and song sessions for pre-schoolers in a disadvantaged area. The aim is to engage young children into sport early, encouraging more healthy active lives and ....more This project will provide sport, dance and song sessions for pre-schoolers in a disadvantaged area. The aim is to engage young children into sport early, encouraging more healthy active lives and instigating pride in their achievements.
National Lottery Community Fund - The People's Map of Sneinton - a community cohesion project
£9,680	04/01/2017 12	The project will tour a vintage caravan around the community to collect viewpoints and thoughts about the closure of the local community centre. The consultation exercise will culminate in a ....more The project will tour a vintage caravan around the community to collect viewpoints and thoughts about the closure of the local community centre. The consultation exercise will culminate in a community exhibition and a downloadable book, which will be a key resource for future community aspirations.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (9)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Trustees: 28-73

BETTINA LORRAINE WALLACE Appointed: 2014, Occupation: Cake Baker

CHRISTOPHER HERRIES Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Retired

DAVID LIVERSIDGE (Chair) Appointed: 1997, Occupation: Local Authority Councillor, Other trusteeship: NOTTINGHAM ENERGY PARTNERSHIP,

ELIXABETH FRANCES DAVIDSON Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Business Executive

EMMANUEL ABOAGYE-NIMO Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Senior Lecturer

LUKE CHRISTOPHER RADDON JACKSON Appointed: 2024

MATTHEW SHANNON Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Director

PETER JOHN WRIGHT Appointed: 2016, Occupation: Retired

RYAN PAUL PUREWAL Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Finance Professional

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 17/09/1999, number: 1077450
Registered at Companies House on 27/03/1997, number: 03345194

Gift Aid

NOT registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Investment
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

20 returns made; all on time

Recent reorganisation events:

Asset transfer in from NOTTINGHAM HOSTELS LIASON GROUP on 30/04/2021

Main office

THE RENEWAL TRUST
27-31 CARLTON ROAD
NOTTINGHAM
NG3 2DG

Objectives

TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AMONGST PERSONS IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND ESPECIALLY IN THE COMMUNITIES OF ST. ANNS AND SNEINTON THE AREA), AND WITH PARTICULAR REGARD TO SUCH PERSONS WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED OR SUFFERING THE CONSEQUENCES OF ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE, IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA ECONOMICALLY, SOCIALLY AND IN SPIRIT;TO TRAIN AND EDUCATE PERSONS RESIDENT IN THE AREA THROUGH THEIR LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES AND THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EXPERIENCE OF REGULAR WORK FOR SUCH PERSONS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNEMPLOYED SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES SO THAT THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE MAY BE IMPROVED;TO PROMOTE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE AREA AND IN PARTICULAR PURPOSES DIRECTED TO THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM THE EFFECTS OF UNEMPLOYMENT OR ECONOMIC DECLINE.

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND ESPECIALLY IN THE COMMUNITIES OF ST. ANNS AND SNEINTON

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