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TRUST FORGING PARTNERSHIPS Leading to Increased Reach and Impact Seb's Projects India Annual Report 2023 - 2024 ¥,%x* EDUCATION HEALTH LIVELIHOOD COMMUNITY DONORS GOVERNMENT CORPORATE

A note fi'om Trustees of the Scl)astiaii Hiintei. Memoi'ial Trust UK I'lii, Sebastian I Hunter Mtr.NI1)KIAI.'I KIJS I As we enter the 23rd year since Seb's death and our first small school beingF built in Senji Mottur, we are continually delighted to see the progress made by tlie teani in India, and the many lives transformed. Havingy visited the projects ourselves towards the end of 2023. we were particiilarly Siruck by the teachers, without whom we would be unable to function. We were also deligihted to nieet with a gyroup of higTrher education students who expressed their immense gratitiide to be given the opportunity to take their studies further thanks to Seb's. These students are driven to better themselves and provide a more prosperous future for their families. Many of them are first-generation learners who would otherwise have little or no education or job prospects. We are so grateful to all of those who have generously donated their time and enthusiasm to help our fundraising efforts this year, without your support we would not be able to function. Teamwork really does make the dream work. - Aiiiia. Laura, James atidAdam SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT 2023

-A• From the Director's desk Seb's Projects India has moved from strenbjth to strenbith since its inception in 2008. The key to our success has been TRUST - tlie stroiib bvlue that has held us tobjether. .be li the coinniiinities we serve. tlie b¥overninent offices we partner with, the corporate and individual funders who share our vision and passion to niake a dit'ference. The hibhlight this year beinb the opportiinity to present our schools to Mr.J KumarabTurubaran, the State Secretary of TamilnadLI School Education for reinstating ihe NRSTC (Non-Residential Special Training Centre) program in all of our schools as il was stopped since Covid in 2019. Followin&F the visit of a team froin the State Department who made an enquiry and stiidy of Seb's Projects model of runninbi schools for children in remote commiinities who do not have access, we were sanctioned the status of NRSTC for all of our 10 schools from June 2024 and the additional responsibility to start a new school in a very remote area in the Jawadhi. We are overwhelmed by the trust they have placed on Seb's Projects Inodel and endorsing the commitnient of our teani to provide quality education. To our corporate partners the Corporater and Bharat FIH who have endorsed their trust in our work and partnered us in our Education, Health and Livelihood endeavors has resulted in increased Reach and Impact. We very much value your partnership and hope it was mutually beneficial and we have coiitributed to achieving your CSR goals as well. As I have always said you have been the wind beneatli our wing¥s to do more and to DREAM BIG! I hope the followÉng pages of the report will help you unravel our efforts to make classroom learning more meaningful and enga¥ing to improve learning outcomes. We are also emphasizing community connections and parent involvement to ensuie the ownership and sustainability of all our programs. Thank you for the trust you have placed in us and for all your support. SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT2023

EDUCATION Emphasis on enrollment Enrolling students in Seb's primary schools in our tribal commiinities is crucial in ensuring7 the ribyht of every child to education. We are happy to report every child of school b)oing age in all the villabyes we have our preseiice is enrolled aiid attending scliool regularly. Heartening to see the parents coiningy fonvard to enroll their children in Seb's Schools Seb's NIISTC Primary School education ,ay.s Ihe gri'()u ndw'()I'k (()I' all Iiilui'L' IL'ai'iiiii,4, Iir()vidliij cliildi'LII wiLlI l)clSiL litL'I'aLy and IiumL'I'acy,skills. ,cll'ly eiii'()IliiiLii l L'll,Slli'L'd Ili<il ()Iii' Llii l(1 i'L'ii s lai'l IlIL'ii' L'cliicciLi()Ilcil j()III'IILy (il LIIL I'iki 1] I clkYL', I'ecliici11 IhL' clia IicL',s ()I'11)Liii (Ii'(11)i)i Iik) ()Iil diii'iiiki l)I'iiiiai'y scli()()liii.4. Our Reach 453 Students 26 TeachL'rs 41 I Iainlels /•i' SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT 2023

EDUCATION Emphasis on retaining students in school Sell's. Pi'ojecls iini)leineiiled coini)I'eliensive sli'ale.giLS aii(l ensiii'cd Ilial cliil(Ii'eii Iiol oiily eiii'oll iii S>cliools l)ul also c()IitlllllL IIILii' ecliicali()ii, ILa(liii& to a l)i'iKrl]IL'i' aii(I 111()I'e [)I'i)si)L'i'i)Iis lil tiii'c loi. tlILin aii(l (IILI I, Sel)',s sc'hool uses interac'tive and child-centercd leacliiiig methods and di.gital learning techiiiqiies to niake leariiin.g interestiiig and relevant. SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT2023

EDUCATION Stiidents learn when there is motivation and it happens when class rooms are meaningful and children are cogynitively and emotionally engyabtred. We need to break away from rote learning. Children need to develop different skill sets in a world that is changyingy so fast. SLudent,s Enga,EremenL Motivation OI. studenLs co.gnitively and emoLionally en,¥)a,gcd Makin,g Ihe clas&) room a meanin,glul (jpace l()r every ILarner. -thJ Teachers actualy encourabTe students to engiable in a lesson by allowing clii Idern to discLlSS and solve problems with tlieir peers, as tliey learn froin one anotlier and tlie leariiing outcoine iinproves. 14 Seb's schools children enjoy reading library books. SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT 2023

EDUCATION Teacher training initiatives. Realizingy the importance of stiident engpagpement as the key driver to better learning. A series of workshops that can positively impact the learningF environment, where the teacher is trained on different techniques and also experi- ence learner ensya&iement for themselves. SEB'SANNUALREPORT2023

EDUCATION Ennum Ezhuthum Program Sel)',s Pi"ojects imI)leilleiited the Tamil Nadu Ciovei'iiillent progi'ani nained F,niiuin 4 /.Iiutliiim. This Iii'()gi'am aiinsi lo iinpi'ove the qiiality ot. IL'aching <iiid Icai'niiig in l)I'iinaiy cla.s,sL',s. SL'I)'Si ,sLhool teac'hL'I's' Iltended spL'Li(ic' traiiiin.g l() Iise Ilie14 1Iniim 14 /r,hiithiiin i)I'o%i'ain IniltL'I'ial,% l()L' clclSSCS 1,2, aiid 3 thal Lliildi'L'ii cali l'ead wilh c()Ini)I'eliensioii aiid [)ossess l)d,sic ai'ithinLliL skills. .N Challen,ges f'aced by middle school students 55 Mai11sli"eained l_I:11,I Seb's school tribal children are from marginalized back- grounds, transition into middle school is truly a challenging situation. Middle schools are located farther from home or down in the plains which requires reliable transportation. There is lack of hostel facilities for girl children. Mainstreamcd students excelling in school SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT2023

Visit of the Tamil Nadu State Education Department EDUCATION The State Education Department Chennai deputed their ofyicers to make a special visit to all of Seb's schools to study the need for the NRSTC program in the Jawadhi Hills and its impact. It was an opportunity to show case our model of schools using tribal young people as teachers and placing the school in the heart of remote communities where children had no access to a school in 3 to 5 km radius. We appreciate the effort they had taken to travel to our schools and speiid time with our students and teachers. As a result of their visit the NRSTC probyram was reinitiated to our credit and we are the only NGO in the State of Tamil Nadu this probyram has been sanctioned. We acknowledge the siipport and this hiige partnership with the Slate and District Education Department and the trust they have placed on us to provide quality educatioii to every child in Jawadhi. .J SEB'SANNUALREPORT2023

EDUCATION Excursion 4J Sebs School's grade five students went on an educational tour to the Vandaloor Zoological park. Mahabalipuram (Historical site) and the Maiina beach. It was an excitingy and memorable experience for children, a fun filled day and an educational exposure. Parents were pleased and proud that their children had this opportunity. SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT2023

Parental involvement We have been focusing on working with the community and parents to ensure that they take ownership of the various initiatives, which is hopefully leading to the sustainability of all our programs. Seb's Projects has made a conscious effort to provide visibility and interact with the district biovernment offices to empower and gyet the community involved in the decision-making process SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT2023

NUTRITION Nutrition Program The Noon Meals Pro¥ram is an onbioing program aimed at enhancing the nutritional status and overall well-being of stiidents in Seb's tribal schools. gBHARATFIH A Foxconn Technolosy Group CDmpany CORPORATER SEB'SANNUAL REPORT 2023

Seb's Projects in partnership today reaches out with a hot meal to almost NUTRITION A hot l)I"eakfast foi. ()() i)atients in C',MC' C;haLI"am aiid 25 sti'eet childi'en. 900 people every day ,1 Ii()t i)Iiti'iti()IlS IIIL'al aiid Il Ai'iii Scliool Iioslel SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT 2023

.gBHARATFIH HEALTH A Foxconn TechnoLogy Group Cornpany The start of Balwadis in each of our schools which was a dream for a long time. It provided an opportu- nity for children below the age of 4 to attend a Pre School and also benefit from the nutritional siipple- ments provided by the Inte&yrated Child Development Scheme. It also enabled us to serve another group i.e the youngy motliers in the coinmunity. The transition into regular school was facilitated at the end of the acadeinic year. V40ntD li¥ -7.11tr, SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT 2023

HEALTH 'IIL' pi'uaLIii'L' dPI)roaLli of oiii. hL'alili woi'kL'I'S aii(I tL'aLII- ii)L'iid<il)IL'. l)lill'L'(l a %i%riiifiLaIil ii)IL' iii IIIL. I)I'L'I'L'iili()ii of disL'd%L'% aii(l iii iIiL' I)11711)1]UlI uf i)L'tLL'I' l)L'<iltli. SL'I)'.s [)I'()jL'LI% Iii'%' I,'Ni(', (',[ I,.11) Klll(I 11)L' l )i%li'iLI I IL" 11! li 11 It',5 ieri, pii.5itiTrL' to liear tli<lt tjie in%l<illation of M'dter piiritiei'.s in i)Iir Tr'illdges ha% l)ad a IM)sitii-e inipact 011 the health of the comtniiiiili.. IIc'ccs5 to clL'aii and sarc drinking iiilcr is cnicial lo prei'ciiliii.¥ M:alL'I'l)Ol'llL' disca.scs siicli cliolcra. 'I'lie fact Ilial IhL' I'eceill uiill)reak ofcliolera iii laiiddlii I li115 did nol atfL'Ct children iii Seb'.5 scliools or commiiiiili. meml)ers is a clear indicalion of ihe eifeclii'eness or access to safe and clean drinkillg ii'aler. SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT 2023

SCHOLARSHIP It was a wonderful event when scholarship Sttidents got the OPPOrninity to meet their donors and share their tholights and experiences. The interactions were incredibly inspiring for both the students and the donors. Seb's Projects was happy to see our student's confidence and joy while they share tlieir experience. Our Scholarship stiidents are perforniingi well in their exams and achieved gsood ranks. This year we had several young tribal people approaching for scholarships. Over these years the children who have studied in our Seb's Primary school have finished their schoolingy and moved to higiher education. Seb's Projects is happy to support for their universities studies. 'I'lic i)()ii'L'I'fiil IL'%liiii()ii!' ()r'i'iiiriiiiid%ral fi'()iii 'l'liaii(lai'diiki)tiAi Ii'il)al iii114we ii'lii) adii)LalL(l LI'L'I!. xirl %lii)iil(I l)L' krji'Lii tIiL' ()I)l)i)I'tiiiiili' li) i)Iii'%iiL liix.IIL'I' il'as LuJiiJ%iou.s djid au UIL >'uuJig PLMlI)IL ill UIL IV()111 Liidui'pLd IiL'I' UI)iJIiOII. (li'L'cllii. SIIL, lic1% I. '<IiIILII cl l()I i)I' %L'if c(Jiili(IL'I)LL' 11-()I'kiiiir (Trii a ji)l) clll(I 11)clli'lgiliKf IIIL. I)155111.Cs (Il, IIL'i' j()l). Slie 1% a r(IlL' 11)(i(IL'I l() ()Iii' Ii'il)cil irji'l Sallii'a seciii'e(l a jol) al Siiii(lai'aiii F'iiiaiice I losi)ilal as a slaif iiui'%L'. 'I'IIi.s acliiLi iiiieiil iiol oldi- ItillillL'd IILI. l)ci'%oiial a%pii'cilii)11s Iiiil also Iiix)ke Ilie ci'cle ofi'litnilalions Ilial liei" undeii)riiileged I)acky)ulld iniglit lui'e iiiii)ose(l 011 IILI. SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT2023

Csl Seb's SCHOOL ARNI Enhance learning experience through Smart Class Room A Sinart classroom with a projector. computer. bigi screen and audio eqiiipnient was set lip with access to internet facility. This classroom helps teachers to adopt new teachinb techniqiies to meet the diverse needs of the stlidents and makes learninbv more enbyabvinsv and effective for the stiidents. Tliis also allows students to develop tlieir technical skills. Enriching Music experience The miisic band is an extracurricular activity t'or the Arni school boys and b¥irls. For the first tiine .5 gFirls liave joined the band. They are taiight to play several musical instriiments and to read miisic. The Ami scliool band is well known in tlie cominiinity and have been invited to play at public events. Seveial of the students who have finished school and piirsued hig)her edLication were of the opinion tlieir music talent was very well recobynized and appreciated. KING'S SCHOOL KASAM A fully equipped and furnished compiiter room was setup in King's School, Kasam through the generous and thoughtful contribution by Iain and Fiona Allan.The children are deli&ihted and with the upgraded access to these computers and technology, adding to their learning experience. SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT 2023

CORPORATER Corporater's Corporate Social Responsibilty Believes in the power of business to end poverty. Beliei'e by giving time. resources and energy it can biinsy life where life seeins lost. Briiigi I1ht wliere tliere is darkness and bring increase wlierc things seem to decrease. There are many milestones we have achieved with the trust, siipport and encouragFement we have received from Corporater over the years in relation to improving7 school education, nutrition and health of our tribal communities. Another area they have expanded our horizon was to introduce Seb's Projects to the FocLlS Blisiness School Traininb Probiram creatingi tomorrow's entrepreneurs. course in entrepreneurship and finance to support financial development of individuals and communities. Two of Sebs senior coordinators have undergyone the online training. 'We are looking fonvard to sowing the seeds of entrepreneurship in our tribal communities by conducting short term training programs for Seb's Women's self help byroups - to strenblthen tlie existing livelihood probyrams and to dream big., Dominic Savio and Eunice Titus Visit of Mr. Geir Berge, Head of Cory)orater Social Impact and Miss. Kari Thu - Organization Support Manager to Seb's school The new Seb's school in Pulliyarnarthur in a remote village in Jawadhi hills was constructed by CorporateT this year which has provided a safe learning atmosphere for 35 primary school children. SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT2023

CORPORATER The annual day celebration in two of our villages (Seb's school Kupusor and Seb's school Pattikollai) was a vibrant and diverse event, combining cultural perforniances, educational exhibitions, and community engyagFement. The visit of our partneTS from Corporater added a special touch to the occasion. acknowledg)ingi their support and contributions. The involvement of students in cultural perfomiances and ihe education exhibition reflected a commitment to showcasingy local talent and promotingy knowledbie sharinbi within tlie commuiiity. lil ¥A. The special highlight of ihe millet exhibition, where tribal women prepared dishes with millets, is particiilarly noteworthy. Celebrating the 'lntemational Year of Millets" declared by the UN for 2023 demonstrates a commitnient to promoting sustainable and nutritious food choices. .>p A mother sharing the difference that clean drinkiiib water has made to her family and community Mrs. Kari Thu inaugurating the clean drinking water project SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT2023

LIVELIHOOD HONEY The honey sales have helped tribal cliildren's education initiatives. The allocated profits were used to refund fainilies who take care of children whose parents migyrated for work. i¥,Ik MILLETS Millets machiiie enriched tlie dietary pattern of Jawadhi community as more and more people can easily access tlie machine to dehusk tlie Millets and make it a part of their diet. Millets has been introduced in our scliool as part of their meal once a week. SEB'SANNUAL REPORT2023

III LIVELIHOOD Transt'ormation in the lives of Thandayankottai women gBHARATFIH A Foxconn Technology Group Company Tamarind microfinance enterprise by Thandayankottai SHG The Jawadhi hills is known for its Tamarind and it is supportingy the livelihood ot the tribal woman as largye ainount of tainarind is liaivested every season. It involves a lot of hard work from the date of the buds to the fruitinbF Stage as they have to keep a close watch to protect the tamarind from the monkeys. Once the tamarind is collected and dried the women spend the whole day over the next couple of weeks and months to hammer ad remove the fibre and the seeds. It is a laborious and back breaking process per day a family can clean about l O of tamarind. Seb's Project wanted to support the women's gyroup in the processing of the tamarind. •b *J SEB'SANNUAL REPORT2023

LIVELIHOOD gBHARATFIH A Foxconn Technology Group Company In partnership with Bharath FIH we have introduced the following machinery to facilitate and aid the process. De Iiuller macliine used to deliull the tainarind. Doiible wlieel deseedingy machine Bulk deseedingy macliine Hydraiilic cake pressing machine. The specialised niacliinery lias not only skilled the women biit bvreatly siinplified tlie process and lias helped scale LIP their biisiness. SEB'S ANNUAL FIEPORT 2023

BOARD OF DIRECTORS A Big Thank You to our Seb's Advisory Board Members Seb's Projects Advisory Board Members have played a crucial role to advocate on our behalf, make time to visit Olir schools and communities and interact with them, to understand first hand the felt needs and help in addressinbj the challenbles we confront from time to time. Dr. Neema Varghese our dynamic young chairperson associated and involved with Seb's Projects over tlie years has helped Seb's Projects to collaborate and build strong partnerships with Corporater house. It has yiven Seb's Projects a piish to do more and increase our impact on the giround. Dr. Devamani Pandian represented Seb's Projects and the community to the Tamil Nadu State Education Department, advocating for the reinstatement of the NRSTC progiram which was giranted for the acadeniic year 2024 - 2.5 atler a lapse of almost 5 years. Mr. Giridharan works closely with the team to establish gioals and objectives. He mobilized resources, both financial and in-kind and orgFanized birthday celebrations for our tribal children providing birthday dresses to children also supplying babys and stationeries to 400 children. He meets with beneficiaries to understand their needs and challen¥es, visit project sites, interact with community and health evaluate the impact of the progyrams, Dr. Mary Matthew met with beneficiaries in the community to iinderstand their needs and challengFes. sc oc li SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT2023

Volunteer's Page Meera at Seb's Projects I studied at the University of Nottingham and graduated as a doctor this year. For my medical elective I chose to visit South India to gain an appreciation of the inequalities in Vellore. Befoie my visit I ran the London Marathon with a gyoal of raisingp 3000 pounds for those who are less fortunate in India. I then donated this money to The Sebastian Hunter Memorial Trust FoLindation in Vellore. Throu&yhout my two weeks, I had the privilebie of overseeinby and participatiiigy in some of the Sebastian Hunter Projects. This experience was eye-opening and deeply impactful as it exposed me to the harsh realities of homelessness, poverty, education, and healthcare in Vellore. Ovidi Llorente in Seb's l am writingl these lines two days after visitingF Seb's Project, a place that has conie to niean so niiich to me. By a beaiitifiil stroke of synchronicity, my visit coincided with the monthly meeiing of ihe teachers from the scliools involved in tlie project nine schools in total. If I recall correctly. the last tiine I was here, there were only foiir schools. Seb's Project has opened doors to so many places where a simple smile can make a world of difference. It has provided me with countless opportunities to bring joy and laiighter as a clown, connecting with children and communities thai truly need a moment of lightness and joy. Throubyh these experiences, my coinpassion has blossomed. and I have learned that a smile, thoiigh small, can be incredibly powerful. l am profoundly grateful for the teachings and insights I have gained from being part of Seb's Project. These experiences have not only deepened my understanding of the world around me but have also strengthened my faith in the transfom)ative power of kindness and community, which I try to bring in my daily work back in Spain as a theatre artist. As I see Seb's Project continue to grow and expand with new initiatives. my hope and belief in its mission only grow stronger. Thank you for creating this space of love and compassion. Your vision is changing lives, and it is a privilege to witness and be a part of this journey. SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT2023

Sports Activites Sebs School KiLchen Cjarden kntwork

Thank You! The State and District Education Department Linda Farley and Patrick The District Health Department lain and Fiona Allan The District Forest Department Saramma and lan Sargeant ICDS Jose Kochiyil TRIFED Neema and Sheron Koshy CORPORATER Nisha and John Varghese BHARAT FIH Vinod and Asha Nehemiah TATA Chemicals Ncourage Social Enterprise Foundation Susheela and Deepa koshi Collective Artist Anney and Nesakumar Joseph ECCMA Dhaya and Selvakumar Tess Data Solutions Nithya and Ashwatha Naik Prayag Charitable trust Thambu Sudarsanam Tor Inge Vasshus Susie and Rohan Venkatesh Geir Berge Giridharan Suhaila Aslavi Rita Schabel Rev. Sarah Lloyd Paul Singh Belgravia Gallery Gabreil Karthik Laura and Adam Walford Bob and Indu Shah Charles Armstrong Devamani Pandian and Deepak Selvaraj Julie Phillips Mary and Mohan Mathew Anup and Gerri Vellore Educational and Charitable Trust East House, Cranleigh School Sandhya and Sekar Vishwanathan Brearley family EVR Electricals Angela Willcocks Ruby,Ash,Raftery Jane Thomson Tash Heyson Natalie and James Dodsworth John Hulme Tharyan Koshi Sarah Tharyan Sarah and Jesse Meera Kumar Ll SEB'S ANNUAL REPORT 2023

Finance TRUST AND FOUNDATION PROJECT EXPENSES CORPORATES SCHLOARSHIPS INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS ADMINISTRATION 12% 45% io% 19% 43% INCOME XPENDITURE Income: f l,40.83,166 Expenditure . t 1, 33. 76.913

'i%xk' SEBASTIAN HUNTER MEMORIALSCHOOL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTTRUST Q No. 6, 10th East Cross Road, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore, 632 006, Tamil Nadu, India. 00919843042695 emma.koshi@gmail.com (.) wvM.sebsprojectsindia.org

SEBASTIAN HUNTER MEMORIAL TRUST

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 25 MARCH 2024

Registered Number: 1119191

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS YEAR ENDED 25 MARCH 2024

Trustees: Ms Anna Hunter James Hunter Adam Walford Mrs Laura Walford Administration Office: Fortune House Knowle Lane Cranleigh Surrey GU6 8JP Business Address Sebastian Hunter Memorial School and Community Development Project Trust No 6 10[th] East Cross Road Gandhi Nagar Vellore 632 006 Tamil Nadu India Bankers: Lloyds Bank plc 39 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8AU Independent Examiners: Randall & Payne LLP Chargrove House Shurdington Cheltenham GL51 4GA

ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 25 MARCH 2024

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Structure, governance and management

The charity was constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 26[th] July 2006. The trustees, all family members, manage the Trust.

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission relating to Public Benefit.

They ensure that all children who use the facilities of The Sebastian Hunter Memorial Trust, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion or family background have equal access. The libraries, science laboratory and computer facilities are free for all pupils to use.

Objectives and activities

The trustees shall hold the income and capital of the Trust upon trust to apply them for such charitable purposes and such registered charities as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit from time to time.

The Sebastian Hunter Memorial Trust was set up as an informal charity in 2002 following the tragic death of Sebastian in June 2001. It is run by Seb’s family and the initial project was to build a primary school in a poor, remote village called Senji Mottur in Tamil Nadu, South India. Other projects followed and their progress is described below.

India was chosen as it was a place Sebastian visited and loved, and as a family the trustees have friends locally who are able to project manage and advise them on where money is most needed.

A note from Trustees of the Sebastian Hunter Memorial Trust UK

As we enter the 23[rd] year since Seb’s death and our first small school being built in Senji Mottur, we are continually delighted to see the progress made by the team in India, and the many lives transformed. Having visited the projects towards the end of 2023, we were particularly struck by the teachers, without whom we would be unable to function. We were also delighted to meet with a group of higher education students who expressed their immense gratitude to be given the opportunity to take their studies further thanks to Seb’s. These students are driven to better themselves and provide and provide a more prosperous future for their families. Many of them are first-generation learners who would otherwise have little or no education or job prospects.

We are so grateful to all of those who have generously donated their time and enthusiasm to help our fundraising efforts this year, without your support we would not be able to function. Teamwork really does make the dream work.

Anna, Laura, James and Adam

From the Director’s Desk

Seb’s Projects India has moved from strength to strength since its inception in 2008. The key to our success has been TRUST – the strong glue that has held us together… be it the communities we serve, the government offices we partner with, the corporate and individual funders who share our vision and passion to make a difference.

The highlight this year being the opportunity to present our schools to Mr. J Kumaragurubaran, the State Secretary of Tamilnadu School Education for reinstating the NRSTC (Non-Residential Special Training Centre) program in all of our schools as it was stopped since Covid in 2019. Following the visit of a team from the State Department who made an enquiry and Study of Seb’s Projects model of running schools for children in remote communities who do not have access, we were sanctioned the status of NRSTC for all of our 10 schools from June 2024 and the additional responsibility to start a new school in a very remote area in the Jawadhi. We are overwhelmed by the trust they have placed on Seb’s Projects model and endorsing the commitment of our team to provide quality education.

To our corporate partners the Corporater and Bharat FIH who have endorsed their trust in our work and partnered us in our Education, Health and Livelihood endeavors has resulted in the increased Reach and Impact. We very much value your partnership and hope it was mutually beneficial and we have contributed to achieving your CSR goals as well. As I have always said you have been the wind beneath our wings to do more and to DREAM BIG!

ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 25 MARCH 2024

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I hope the following pages of the report will help you unravel our efforts to make classroom learning more meaningful and engaging to improve learning outcomes. We are also emphasizing community connections and parent involvement to ensure the ownership and sustainability of all our programs. Thank you for the trust you have placed in us and for all your support.

Emma Koshi Director

The full report can be found on the charity’s website http://www.sebsschool.org.

Financial review

Cash funds of £97,850 (2023 - £80,826) remain after supporting the above projects in the year to 25th March 2024.

Reserves

The trust has reserve accounts in the bank to allow for unforeseen expenses. Having recently visited the projects, we wanted to ensure that we had enough funds to cover any new projects we were asked to undertake and any increases. We have been asked by all the teachers we support for an increase in wages and have now agreed to this so will be using the reserve funds to help over these increased costs.

Reserves are not required to administer the charity.

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which show a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operational existence.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Independent examiners

The trustees recommend that Randall & Payne LLP remain in office until further notice.

Signed on behalf of the trustees:

Laura Walford

Laura Walford (Nov 26, 2024 10:21 GMT)

Anna Hunter

Anna Hunter (Nov 27, 2024 13:20 GMT)

Laura Walford

Anna Hunter

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27/11/2024

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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees on the accounts of Sebastian Hunter Memorial Trust

I report on the accounts of the Sebastian Hunter Memorial Trust for the year ended 25 March 2024.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

As trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts and you consider that the audit requirement of section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act and to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Benjamin Burch ACA lla— For and behalf of

Randall & Payne LLP Chartered Accountants Shurdington Road Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 4GA Date: 27/11/2024

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 25[TH] MARCH 2024

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		2024	*2023*
	Unrestricted funds	TOTAL FUNDS	TOTAL funds
		£	£
RECEIPTS
Donations and associated Income Tax
Recovery Fundraising income	95,328 -	95,328 -	32,791 11,580
	_	______)	_
	95,328	95,328)	44,371
	_	_	_
PAYMENTS
Funding for projects in India	76,980	76,980)	36,222)
Fundraising expenses	-	-)	942)
Other donations	100	100)	10,375)
Bank and other charges	264	264)	243)
Accountancy and Independent Examination	960	960)	91,152)
	_	_)	_
	78,304	78,304)	48,934
	_	_)	_
Net receipts	17,024	17,024	(4,563)
Cash funds brought forward	80,826	80,826	85,389
	_	_)	_
Cash funds carried forward	97,850	97,850)	80,826
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES YEAR ENDED 25[TH] MARCH 2024

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Unrestricted funds
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Cash funds
Bank current account (97,850) 80,826)
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Debtors
6,176) 4,844)
Income Tax recovery
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Liabilities
960) 1,165
Independent Examiner’s fee
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Anna Hunter
Laura Walford
Laura Walford (Nov 26, 2024 10:21 GMT) Anna Hunter (Nov 27, 2024 13:20 GMT)
Laura Walford Anna Hunter
26/11/2024 27/11/2024
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NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

The trustees neither waived nor received any emoluments during the period.

SEBASTIAN HUNTER MEMORIAL TRUST

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 25 MARCH 2024

Registered Number: 1119191

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS YEAR ENDED 25 MARCH 2024

ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 25 MARCH 2024

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Structure, governance and management

The charity was constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 26[th] July 2006. The trustees, all family members, manage the Trust.

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission relating to Public Benefit.

Objectives and activities

India was chosen as it was a place Sebastian visited and loved, and as a family the trustees have friends locally who are able to project manage and advise them on where money is most needed.

A note from Trustees of the Sebastian Hunter Memorial Trust UK

Anna, Laura, James and Adam

From the Director’s Desk

ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 25 MARCH 2024

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Emma Koshi Director

The full report can be found on the charity’s website http://www.sebsschool.org.

Financial review

Cash funds of £97,850 (2023 - £80,826) remain after supporting the above projects in the year to 25th March 2024.

Reserves

Reserves are not required to administer the charity.

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operational existence.

Independent examiners

The trustees recommend that Randall & Payne LLP remain in office until further notice.

Signed on behalf of the trustees:

Laura Walford

Laura Walford (Nov 26, 2024 10:21 GMT)

Anna Hunter

Anna Hunter (Nov 27, 2024 13:20 GMT)

Laura Walford

Anna Hunter

26/11/2024

Date:……………………

27/11/2024

Date: ……………………

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees on the accounts of Sebastian Hunter Memorial Trust

I report on the accounts of the Sebastian Hunter Memorial Trust for the year ended 25 March 2024.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

Basis of independent examiner's report

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Benjamin Burch ACA lla— For and behalf of

Randall & Payne LLP Chartered Accountants Shurdington Road Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 4GA Date: 27/11/2024

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 25[TH] MARCH 2024

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		2024	*2023*
	Unrestricted funds	TOTAL FUNDS	TOTAL funds
		£	£
RECEIPTS
Donations and associated Income Tax
Recovery Fundraising income	95,328 -	95,328 -	32,791 11,580
	_	______)	_
	95,328	95,328)	44,371
	_	_	_
PAYMENTS
Funding for projects in India	76,980	76,980)	36,222)
Fundraising expenses	-	-)	942)
Other donations	100	100)	10,375)
Bank and other charges	264	264)	243)
Accountancy and Independent Examination	960	960)	91,152)
	_	_)	_
	78,304	78,304)	48,934
	_	_)	_
Net receipts	17,024	17,024	(4,563)
Cash funds brought forward	80,826	80,826	85,389
	_	_)	_
Cash funds carried forward	97,850	97,850)	80,826
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES YEAR ENDED 25[TH] MARCH 2024

NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

The trustees neither waived nor received any emoluments during the period.