REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 01940123 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHAIUTY NUMBER: 1081259 rt of the Trustees and Unaudited Finan¢ial Stalements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 for Illstitste of EcotethDiCS Acorn Limited b Guaranttt Chris Syrimis & Co Charteral Certifioj Aountants 97 Judd Stred London WCIH9JG
IDStitDte of Ecotechnics Acom an Limited b Guarantee Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Page Report of Ihe Trustee5 Independent Examiner's Rep)rt Statement of FiDanciil ActivitRs Balance SI¢( Notes to the Fimncial Statements 10 to 14 Detailed StstemeDt of Fmancial Aetivilies 15
Inslitute of Eeottthni¢s Acom Limited b Guarantee rt of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the PUTPOS&S of the Companies Act 2006, Present their report with the financial statements of the Chlty for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopt the provisions of Accounting and Rwrting by Charities: Statement of Recornmend Practice applicable to chariti&s preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Rq)ublic of Ireland IFRS 102} (effective l January 2019). 0ECTIVEs AND A1VITIEs Prineipal aetivities and review of activities The objective of the charity as stated in articles and manoranth of aSslatiOn is 'lo initiale and develop the new discipline of Ecotechnics that intends to harmonise ecology & technology by mcdns of hands-on ucational programmes and the research & developmfflt of demonstration projects and pr(Mlucts lanLthnark programmes which the institute of Ecotechnics has facilitataj include: (i) the design of field research programmes for the public to gain ecological ¢xpuience in such remote areas as rainforests. oceans, savannas, and deserts. (2) the development of agricultur4 wastewater, air purificatio and clos&1 system technologies. (3) the study of cultures, art and theatrq {4) the publication of books relating to critical ecological and cultural issues, and (5) the advancement of workshops. programs and conferenc&s to fiber the study and promote public awareness of the developing discipline of Ecotechnics. To hold confffthces where mdnbers of differfflt disciplin&s can exchange the results of their work with the aim of assisting in the forn]ulation of a local or planetary progranune to deal with major ecological problem Tbe study of E¢otec1¢s To establish and develop the new discipline of Ecolechnics whid) deals wilh the relationships between humanity and the biosphere. To desig develop and implanfflt programmas and projects that are conducive to fithering the discipline of Ecotechnics. To hold c(Kfferences where manbus of diffffent disciplines can exchange the resuhs of their work with the aijn of assisting in the forniulation of a local or plandary progranune to deal with major ecological problem area. To provide ecotechnical advice in areas requiiing Skillfi application of restoration ecology. Research and Development To research and develop air recyclinWpuTifying systems, wattt rwclinglpurifying systems, computerlanalytic monitoring systems, control and inforn]ation systems, and closed system technologi&s; To encourage the study of global ecology: ecosystems, biomes and bl0splv. Publie Participatio To promote educational programmes ab1 Ecolechnics: the fhnl¢S of ecology and of the ecology of thniCS which include the interface of cultures. art and theatre. To provide publications aknut the useful resuhs of such inv&stigatiorLS a1 rescarch- To manage a world wide web homepage a1 knoWIge database to highlight and fiffther disseminate understanding of these activities. Page I
Instttirte of Ecotechnics Acom Limited b Guarantee Re rt of the Trustees for Ibe Year Ended 31 December 2024 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Chairnun's Report The Institute of Ecotechnics consults to a numbff of biomic projects in rainforesL savannalL Mediterranean and world-city biornes. IE-UK held its annual AGM via intffnd wtth all its ditOrS participating as did -us. The following officers were elected: At the AGM, financial statanfflts and rqx)rts from the consultanciGs wffe elY and review by the IE Officers and DirtOrS. Officers elect at the 2024 IE-UK AGM: Chairnwi: Manno Franca Secretary.. Gffard Houghton Treasurer: Judy Hawes Notable events of 2024 RV Heraclitus received a donation from Jotun Paints of the matlaIS neaJ&l to paint and seal the hull and decks. In December 2024, a crew of volunteas and hiraj help completoj the work. Setting sail, sociologicalty - The Sociological Review featur an article about the RVFfs oceaTrgoing research community. IE adoptoj a new logo and Creat a substantially revisal website. WwW.e¢R]n]Cs.1U Synergia Ranch Organic (a division of the Institute of Ec(rtechnics) was awarded a research grdni from the Western SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education} coalition which will enable testing of a program using tall native grassas to regenerate degraded pastur&s in New Mexico. The program do planlings and monitor impacts on three Prop1& including sYngIa Ranch near Satrta Fe. FW24-013 hnplementation of Big Sacatoffj Sporobolus wrightii, Grass Wind Strips on Arid Range-aThJ Farnand for SOIL Water and Biodiversity Enbancanent. SRO continues to implement parts of its NRCS (National R&source Conservation Service) grani, installing a 2100 gallon jigatiOn tank and fow 16x 50 ft hw)h(MJses. L&s Casas de la Selva. [E-Co$utted sustainable tropi1 forthy proje£t in Putho Rico. hosted an artists workshop after receiving a grant from the Puerto Rico tnstitute of Puerto Rican Culture to host the OreSt products and wood artist resithcy,. This reSi¢Y e)Uraged hands-on experience with IallY sourthl materials, encouraging iJ)novation and reducing reliance on imported exotic woo(Ls. Il Illustrat how art, science, and sustainable foresty can come togL*her to prOtt and enrich our natural world. Puerto Rico Hardwoc¥ts, a spin-off the Las Casas (k la Selva. ¢(ffitinues to be in the forefront of the changes in appreciation of the values of the forests and sustainable use of foresi pr(Klucts of the island. During the year, venerable mahogany treos which had to be cut do4 were saved from disposal in landfills and converted into more than 20.000 board fttt of Stunni fiun]grade tirn. Page 2
Ititute of Ecotechni Acom Limited b Guaranttt rt of the Trustees for Ibe Year Ended 31 December 2024 October Gallery continues to present cutting-ujge avant garde artists fr(xn around the world and to do community outreach to London sclMX)Is with its artist workshq)s and classes for children and their families. Notable news about artists with close ti&s to OG include: El Anatsui: After the Red M(K)n has begun its highly anticipated world tour. making a global debul at the presligious Museum of Art Pudong (W), Shanghai, where it will be on display until Octobff 2025. GOVINDA SAH 'AZAD' at Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery, 19th Octobff, 2024 - 23rd Febnwy, 2025. The Artist's Garden and theCOLAB are presenting M A R Y M A R Y, a landmark Olltd( sculpture exhibition in cffltral London showcasing the work of nine women artists, including LR Vandy. It is set within The Artist's Garden - a once-overlwked half-acre rooftop above Temple tube ststIo now the worlds first sculpture garden dedicated to women artists. Synergetic Press, a fiscal sponsee of IE. publishsj notable during the year including "Grandmothers, Wisdom.. Living Portrayals from the International Council of Thirteen Indiga)ous Grandmothers," a rant tnl)ute to the lives of the Intemati(KLqI Council of Thirteen Jndigffl( Grandmothers, an unprecedented global alliance of elders who came togethcT over tWty years ago to protect our planet in crisis and envision a tUre for the next seven generations, Vandana Shiva's: "Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture: Sustainable Solutions for Hunger, Povty, and C1]nte Change" The Language of Water: Ancient Techniquas and Community Stories for a Water Secure Future by Minni Jain and Philip Franses Mark Nelso long-time ChaiTman of IE, published "Irrationals in Hope of the ]rnpossible: the Origin of Biosphere 2 at Synergia Ranch in the Sevarties, recounting the earty years of ecotechnic work and the founding of the Institute of Ecotechnics. FINANCIAL REVIEW Principal funding sources The principal funding source for the company is consultaw fe and donatio. Investment poly and objectives Aside from retaining a prudenl amount in resv&S each year most of the cl)aritys funds are to be spt in the short tern). The policy of the Trustees is to invest the amount that is available in short tm bank deposits. The company had a surp18 of £149 for the year (2023. a deficit of £1,795). Together with the accumulatal deficit brought forward from previous years, the company now has an accumulated deficit of £305. Reserves PolKy The reserves of the cornpany are to be usal for prornoting the company's charitsble objects as prescril)ed in its Co$titUtIon. FUTURE PLANS In the opinion of the council no event since the balance shed date significantly affects the company's financial positio STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENr Governing docunt The charity is controlled by its governing d(Kument, a deoj of trust. a1 constitutes a limit company, limited by guarantee. as defined by the Compani¢s Ad 2006. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 01940123 (England and Wal) Page 3
Instttute of Ecotechnics Acom Limited b Guarantee rt of the Trusttts for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Registered Charity Dumber 1081259 Registered office 24 Old Gloucaster Street London WCIN 3AL Trustee5 J Allen . Systems olOgIst and fflgine K Gray . Pr(Klucer. Director. Cultural ProJts Ms C R Handte '. Expajition Leader J A Hawes .' Executive administrator G A Houghton . Educator. WTiter M Nelson . Ecologist, author M A Franca '. Gawaphy A1 Environmental Anatysis C Tober . Sea Captain O A Fayed Environmentalist And Publisl) Company Secretary G A Houghton Independent EMiner Stefanos Spyrou Chris Syrimis & Co Chartered Certified Accountants 97 Judd Street London WCIH 9JG COUNCIL The members of the counci] perforn] the role of direct$ in company law and are trustees in charity law. Those who served during the year were: J Allen K Gray C Handte J A Hawes G Houghton M Nelson C Tober M Franca O Fayed Page 4
Institute of Ecotecbnics Acom an Limited b Guarantee rt of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small compaDi¢s. Approved by ordff of the of trustces on.......................... . and signed its behalf by: JAHawes- ntstee Page 5
Inde ndent ExamiDer's Re rt to the Trnstees of Institute of E¢otechnics Acom Limited b Guarantee an Independent examiner's report lo the trnslees of Ititste of Eeote¢bnics (A Company Limited by Guarantee) ('the Company,) I report to the charity trnstees on my exami[tIOn of the accounts of the Company for the year ded 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company {and also tts directors for the purpos£s of company law) you are responsible for the prq)aration of the accounts in accord with the requiremfflts of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Having satisfiol myself that the accounts of the Company are n(* rwiiruj to be audit under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and eligible for indq)endent examinatio I report in reSpt of my examination of your charity's accounts as Cled out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act.). In cwing out my examination I have followaj the Directi(ms given by the Charity Commission under secti 145(5) (b) of the2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have complded my examination. I confjrni that no matttrs have c(rtne to my atta)tion in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: accounting records were not kept in reSpt of the C(xnpany as rwired by Section 386 of the 2006 the accounts do not accord with those recor(Ls" or the accounts do not comply with the accountmg wuirements of stiOn 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requiremLmt that the a¢untS give a true a1 fair vi•v which is a matter consided as part of an independenl examination" or the accounts have not beffl prepar in accordance with the rneths and principles of the Staternfflt of ReCommded Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Rwting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102}). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attthtion should be drawn in this r¢port in ordff to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. efanos Spyrou Chris S]Mis & Co charter Certified Accountants 97 Judd Street London WCIH9JG Page 6
Instite of Eeoleehnics Acom an Limiled b Guarnntee ststement of Financial Activities for the Yr Ellded 31 December 2024 31112124 Unrestrict fund 31112123 Total fimds Not£s INCOME AND EIWOWMENTS FROM Donatio% and legacies 61,733 54,405 Other trading aclivitias Investment income 1.5(K) 1,5(K) Total 63,239 55,916 EXPENDITURE ON Ralsing funds 2.593 2,593 Charitable a¢livities EcotecJ)nics Maritime Ltd New Sch(M)l of the Anthropocene Synergetic Press 16.440 32,056 55,118 12,(K)O Total 63,089 57.711 NET INCOMElff XPENDITURE) 150 (1,795) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total fimds brought fonvard (454) 1,341 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD (304) (454) The notes forni part of those fiJ)ancial ststanenls Page 7
Institute of Ecotecbnics Acom Limited b Guarantee an Balance Sheet 31 December 2024 31112124 Unrestricted fund 31112123 Totsl funds Not& FIXED ASSETS ]nvestments CURRE ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 2.036 1.886 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year (2.340) (2.340) NET CURREKr ASSETSI(LIABILITIES) (304} (454) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENr LIABILITtES (304) (454) NET ASSETSI{LIABILITIES) (304) (454) FUNDS unrestrict funds (304) (454) TOTAL FUNDS (304) (454) The charitable company is attitled to exemption fr(xn audit unts knion 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 DecembLY 2024. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its ffflancial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowl&Jge their responsibilities for (a) Lilsuring that the charitable company keq)s accounting records that cornpty with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and (b) preparing financial statements Nvhich ve a true and fair vie4V of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficii for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and Nvhich otherwise comply with the requirema)Is of the Compani£s Act 21)06 relating to financial statanfflts, so far as applicable to the charitable company. The notes fonn part of thc5e financial statements Page 8 continu...
lTrstitste of EcotechDi¢S Acom an Limited b Guarantee Balance Sbeet - eontinued 31 December 2024 These financial statanents have beffl prq)ared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies sllbjt lo the small companies regime. financial statements wcre approv by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue LY) riAd....apSS . and wffe sId on its behalf by: J A Hawes - Trust ton - Trustee The not¢s forn] part of th&%e financial statements Page 9
Institute of Eeotechnics Acom an Limited b Guarantee Notes to the Financial statenllts for ihe Year Ended 31 December 2024 ACCOUNfiNG POLICIES Basis of preparing the finaneial statements The financial stateMLtS of the charitable company, ]Ch is a public benefii entty under FRS 102, have been prepar in accordance with the Charilios SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Prdctice applicable to charitias preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Rep(rting Standard applicable in the UK and Rq)ublic of ]reland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019}'. Financial Rworting Standard 102 'The Financial Rqx)rting Standard applicable in the UK and Rq)ublic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have beffl prep1 undff the historical cost convffllion. ID¢ome All income is recognIs in the Statanent of Financial Activities 0e the charity has entitlemfflt to the funds, it is probable that the income wtll be receiv and the amount can be measured reliably. Expendilure Liabilities are recognisal as expenditure as siN)n as thffe is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditurq it is probabl¢ that a transf of economic benefits will be required in sdtlement and the amount of the (A)ligation can be measured reliabty. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has becn cla&sified unkn headings that aggrwte all cost relat io the category. Where costs cannot be directty attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activiti on a basis co81stt with the use of resources. TaxatlOD The charity is exempt from cortK)ration tax on its Chitable activitieg. Fund aeeounling A]1 the charity's fund are unTestrictoJ income funds. Unrestrict&J funds can be us&1 in accordance with the charitable objtIveS at the discretion of the trustees. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 31112124 31112123 Consukancy 1.500 1,5(K) INVESTMENT INCOME 31112124 31112123 Inter&81 receivable Page 10 continual...
Institute of Ecoleelmies Acom Limiled b Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 RAISING FUNDS Raising donations and legacies 31112124 31112123 Support costs 2,593 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Trustees, expenses There were no trusteas, expens&s paid for the year end 31 De£ernb 2024 nor for the year ended 31 Decembcr 2023. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS Ecotechnics Maritime Limital (Companies House Numb 08123493 Jncorporate in England) is a IOOO/o subsidiary limited by Guarante& Ecotechnics Maritime Limiia financial resuhs for the year a)ded 31st Decembu 2023 and the company's aggregate reserves have beffl suM[n below. Financial accounts- EcotechniL3 Maritime Limited 2024 2023 Turnover 55.010 106.895 Expenditure 77.083 120207 R&ained Deficit for the year 20,073 13,312 Total aggregat deficit as at 31 st DecembeT 2024 were 33.385 (3 1st Dember 2023, 13,312). Pagell continued...
Ititllte of Ecotechnics Acom Limited b Guarantee an Notes to the Financial Slalements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE wrrHIP4 ONE YEAR 31112124 31112123 Accrual expensas 2,340 2.340 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net Tnovanent At 31.12.24 At 1.1.24 UDrestricted fimds Gffleral fund (454) 150 (304) TOTAL FUNDS {454) 150 (304) Net movanfflt in funds included in the above are as follows: Incoming Resources Movement sources exPd in funds Unrestricted fidS General fimd 63239 {63.089) 150 TOTAL FUNDS 63239 (63.089) 150 Comparatives for moven*nl in funds Net movement in fimds At 31.12.23 At 1.1.23 Unrestricted fiuMIs General fund 1.341 (1,795) {454) TOT AL FUNDS 1,341 (1,795) (454) Page 12 continuoj...
Institute of Ecotechnics Acom an Limited b Guarantee Notes to the Fu¢11 SlalemeDts - CODtiDued for Ihe Year Ended 31 December 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - wntinued Comparative net movement in funds, includeAI in the above are as follows: InC0g Resources Movema)t in funds Unrestricted fuDds General fid 55,916 (57,711) (1,795) TOTAL FUNDS 55,916 (57,711) (1,795) A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months Combin position is as follows: Nd tnovLrnt At 31.12.24 At 1.1.23 UDrestri¢ted fimds General fimd 1,341 (1,645) (304) TOTAL FUNDS 1,341 (1.645) (304) A currffli year 12 months and prior year 12 mLXrths combinoj n& movemart in funds, Includ in the above are as follows: Inc(Mning Resources Movemejrt sourc4s expIdl in fun(Ls Unrestricted funds General fund 119,155 (120.8(K)) (1.645) TOTAL FUNDS 119,155 (120,800) (1,645) Page 13 continu...
Institute of Ecotechnics Acom an Limited b Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for tbe Year Ended 31 December 2024 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no relat party transactions for the year a)ts131 Decembff 2024. Page 14
Institute of Eeotecbnics Acom Limited b Guarantee an Detailed Ststement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 31112124 31112123 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS DoDatiODS and legacies Donations Gift aid 51.733 10,000 48,155 6,250 61,733 54.405 Other trading activilies Consultancy 1.500 1,5(K) Investment income Interest receivable Total incomiDg resources 63.239 55,916 EXPENDITURE Cbaritable activitKs Refurbishment of vSe1 NSotA Education programme Synergetic Press 16,440 32.056 12,000 55.118 60,496 55.118 Support costs Management Sundries 13 Finance Bank charges 60 73 Governance costs Accountancy and legal fees 2,520 2,520 Total resources eXPded 63,089 57.711 Net ineomel(expendithre) 150 (1,795) This page does noi forni part of the statutory financial statements Page 15