Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021
Charity name: The UK Radio Astronomy Association
Charity registration number: 1123866
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote the science of radio astronomy and all branches of radio astronomical research. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
During 2021 we: carried out research and development on new radio astronomy modules; provided technical assistance to the School of Physics of the Technological University Dublin; provided support and guidance to various amateur radio astronomers; sold various radio astronomy modules and books to amateur radio astronomers in the UK and abroad; and made presentations to various conferences, Societies and online groups. published articles in various journals to raise awareness and encourage participation in radio astronomy. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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| SORP reference | |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 |
| Policy on social investment | Para 1.38 |
| including program related | |
| investment |
Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | See “Summary of the main activities” above. These achievements have increased the knowledge and understanding of the public in physics, electronics and radio astronomy. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity was in a healthy financial position at the end of the year with sufficient funds to meet its anticipated administration and other costs for the foreseeable future. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are not considered necessary. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not considered necessary |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the |
Para 1.23 | The trustees do not consider that there are any such uncertainties. |
charity continuing as a going concern
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The charity’s principal Para 1.47 sources of funds (including any fundraising) Investment policy and Para 1.46 objectives including any social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are selected by the existing trustees |
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Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity’s organisational Para 1.51 structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The UK Radio Astronomy Association |
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| Other name the charity uses | UKRAA |
| Registered charity number | 1123866 |
| Charity’s principal address | Springfield, Rookery Hill, Ashtead, Surrey KT2 11HY |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Andrew John Lutley |
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| Andrew Robert Thomas |
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| Norman Pomfret | ||||
| John Alfred Thain | ||||
| Paul Alec Hearn | 20 May 2021 to 31 December 2021 |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| Not applicable |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) ���� Andrew John Lutley Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date 17 January 2022
Receipts and Payments Accounts
| Charity name Charity number (if any) For the period from (start date) |
to (end date) 0 1 0 1 2 1 The UK Radio Astronomy Association 1123866 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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Section A Receipts and payments |
Section A Receipts and payments |
Section A Receipts and payments |
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Section A Receipts and payments |
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ 2,432 0 2,432 1 831 2,452 3,283 0 3,283 (851) 0 60 1,292 5,815 29 (3,383) |
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| Donations received | 80 | 80 | 1 | |||
| Sales | 6,098 | 6,098 | 5,815 | |||
| Contribution to costs | 268 | 268 | 29 | |||
| Stock adjustment | 2,249 | 2,249 | (3,383) | |||
| 8,751 | 8,751 | 2,432 | ||||
| Sub total A2 Asset and investment sales, etc Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 0 8,751 |
0 8,751 |
0 2,432 |
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| Administration costs | 1,239 | 1,239 | 831 | |||
| Development/Production costs | 6,394 | 6,394 | 2,452 | |||
| 7,633 | 7,633 | 3,283 | ||||
| Sub total A4 Asset and investment purchases, etc Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 0 7,633 1,062 0 |
0 7,633 1,062 0 |
0 3,283 (851) 0 |
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| 1,292 325 |
0 325 |
60 1,292 |
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Section B
Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Details B1 Cash funds Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details B2 Other monetary assets Details B3 Investment assets Details B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Details B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature ���� Cash at bank None None None None |
Details | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
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| Cash at bank | 325 | |||
| 325 | ||||
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Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
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| None | ||||
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| Signature | Date of approval | |||
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| Andrew Lutley | 17/01/2022 | |||
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