ANNUAL REPORT 2008 - Values, Objects and Strategic Priorities

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chairman's Report
Our Values
Grant Making
Grants A - L
Grants M - Y
Achievements
Mental Health Grants
Monitoring/Evaluation
Education & Training
Property
Future Plans
Benefit & Risks
Financial Highlights
Income Fund & Balance Sheet

Our Values

We aim to:
Optimise the relief of need
Consider all our stakeholders
Be rigorous in everything we do
Monitor effectiveness of our donations and work

We seek to be: 
Progressive in our appraisal of and our approach to need;
Responsive to need without prejudice and with a generosity of spirit;
Open, accountable and transparent in our activity;
Compassionate in our dealings with people;
Fair, independent and balanced in our approach

By:
Researching and understanding the causes of deprivation in Richmond
Providing support to the needy and deprived
Responding promptly to voluntary organisations seeking support
Helping individuals in our area to live independently
Managing our social housing properties for our tenants

Our Charity Objects

The objects of the Charity under the Charity Scheme are to further all or any of the following purposes within the Benefit Area, the London post code zones of TW9, TW10 and SW14:

1. The support of the elderly and those in need.
2. The care of those suffering ill health or hardship
3. The provision of recreational facilities and support for leisure activities
4. The promotion of education and helping people to undertake courses and training.
5. Any other charitable purposes for the benefit of the local community.

Our Principal Activities

• General grants to charitable organisations and individuals in need within the benefit area.
• Grants to support the education and training of individuals and education projects within the benefit area.
• Provision of housing to those in need within our benefit area
• Hiring of public meeting room (The Vestry Hall) to local organisations.
• Renting of Craft Workshops/Studios at Dickson House, Grove Road , to local artists and crafts people.

Strategic Priority

The objectives for the year were determined following the approval of a 4 year strategic plan in 2007.   The principal objective for the year was to initiate a new grant making scheme for people affected by mental health.  This strategic priority was considered by Trustees to be a key factor in and contributing to poverty leading to the need for support from the voluntary sector. The Charity looks to achieve its strategic aims and carry out its operational objectives of the year in close partnership with voluntary sector organisations in Richmond .  Before launching new programmes the RPLC holds forums at which representatives from local organisations are able to identify key developments and needs in the sector which can in turn be used for giving Trustees guidance in making their grant making decisions.