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Registered number 06696272 The Steve Sinnott Foundation Report and Unaudited Accounts 31 December 2020 Registered Charity Numbers 1130814 and SC046031 Company Registration Number 06696272

The Steve Sinnott Foundation Report and accounts Contents Page Reference and administrative details of the charity Trustees, Annual Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance sheet Notes to the accounts 10-13

The Steve Sinnott Foundation Reference and administrative details of the charity Directoryts E Glazier E Jackson M Sinnott W Chambers S Raymenl lappoinled 24 February 20201 Independent Examiner Charfes Ssempijja, ACA NfP Accounlanls Ltd 3rd Floor 86-90 Paul Street London EC2A 4NE Bankers The Co-operative Bank PO Box 101 1 Balloon Street Manchester M60 4EP Registered office Arnold House 15 Clarendon Road Watford WD17 1JR Registered Charity Numbers 1130814 and SC046031 Registered Name of the Charity The Steve Sinnott Foundation Company Registration Number 06696272

The Steve Sinnott Foundation Company limited by guarantee registered number: 06696272 Registered charity numbers: 1130814 and SC046031 Trustees, Annual Report The Trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020. The Trustees, Annual Report is also the D1ClOrS, report for the purposes of Company Law. The Directors of the charitable company I the charity") are its Iruslees for the purposes of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the Trustees. INTRODUCTION The Steve Sinnott Foundation holds the vision that all children have the right lo quality education, and we work with partners lo ensure that this becomes a reality. We support the achievement of the Sustsinable Development Goals, specifically ISDG 41 to ensure inclusive and equitsble quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. We believe that the achievement of this goal supports the achievement of all 17 SDG'S. We are now in our 11th year of operation and we are continually learning, reviewing and developing ourselves as an organisation. We work with teachers and educators on the ground lo develop projects that are "fit for purpose" locally owned and managed and sustainable. In 2020 we have mostly focused our efforts in Cambodia, Cuba, Haiti, The Gambia. Sierra Leone and the U.K. The Foundation was established in 2009 to maintain the momentum of the work of Steve Sinnott, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers of England and Wales, in promoting the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals for education estsblished by world leaders in 2000. Steve died suddenly, whilst still in office, in April 2008. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The Charity's objects Ilhe Objects) are to promote for the public benefit the education of children and young people across the world by seeking to ensure access lo education for all children everywhere in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal 4, these Objects may be advanced by any of the following means.. al improving the ability of teachers across the world to collaborate in enhancing the access to and quality of education for all children., bl providing a focus for ideas from educators around the wodd as to how universal primary education may best be achieved and collecting and disseminating these ideas., cl establishing an online international community of teachers, educationalists and other interested parties to discuss ideas for advancing universal primary education., an dl supporting projects for the development of education in developing countries and encouraging the participation of teachers and educationalisls from the developed wodd in such projects. The charity's principal activities are to raise funds and provide funding and develop partnerships for the delivery of sustainable projects lo improve education in developing countries working with teachers and educators from across the wodd. The Trustees confirm that they have had gard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Covid- 19 Pandemlc During this year, we have had to reassess our priorities and find new ways of supporting learning to continue in many of the countries we work in, with schools closed for most of the year, particularly in the rural areas. The effect in countries that rely on tourism for income has had a huge impact on families, schools closing has had a devastating effect on children's access to learning, especially for girls. Our main priority has been the safety of our colleagues and partners and together we developed safety action plans within each area of operation, according lo local circumstsnces and government guidance to ensure that where possible learning could continue.

The Steve Sinnott Foundation Company limited by guarantee registered number: 06696272 Registered charity numbers: 1130814 and SC046031 Trustees, Annual Report We have adapted more flexible ways of working and supported over 5,000 students to keep learning through the provision of solar radios and learning resources in The Gambia in partnership with The Gambia Teachers Union IGTUI. We provided education packs for children in Cambodia, so they could continue learning, whilst schools were closed. We launched our Life Long Learning Webinars to enable us to share learning online and we hosted 'Mylhs and Stories., bringing young people from Haiti, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and the UK to learn together, share stories and get lo know each other. There is a huge divide beeen those who can afford lo learn online and those who cannot. We teamed up with students al Brunel University to research solutions to this challenge and we have developed a digital classroom which will be Irialled in The Gambia In 2021. We have achieved a tremendous amount of work this year, despite funds which we would usually hope lo rely on being transferred lo support Covid-19 projects. The success of some of the work has meant that demand has increased in some areas. SSF Partner Projects We work with teachers and educators on the ground lo develop projects that are "fil for purpose locally owned and managed and sustainable. Here is a selection of OLJr current work.. In Sierra Leone and The Gambia.. Girls are missing 50 days of school each year just because they have their period. The 'Positive Periods, pmgramme teaches girls and young women about good menstrual health and how to take care of their bodies alongside creating their own re-usable sanitary pads which are long lasting, locally sourced, and most importantly, eco-friendly. Teachers from The Gambia have replicated this work to train educators in Sierra Leone. In March 2020, the project was due to be replicated in Malawi and Uganda but this work is on hold due to the Covid 19 pandemic. So far, we have supported over 100,000 girls and young women lo attend school and work every day and participate in daily life with dignity and pride. Work is in progress to establish a Learning resource Centre in The Gambia but this work has been delayed due lo Covid-19. In Nepal.. the Learning Resource Centre has continued to provide a community service where possible throughout the year. In February, our CEO, attended the University and Sustsinable Development Conference in Cuba to present the Positive Periods project to educators and delivered Positive Periods training for educators and community groups, in Havana. Conferences and workshops were all on-line this year. We facilitated several on-line workshops for the National Education Union and Soroptimists International for example Human Rights and Education, on Human Rights Day and Positive Periods. Unesco ASPngt Schools Programme The Foundations Chief Executive, Ann Beaty is the UK Co-ordinator for UNESCO'S ASPnet programme. This is a is a global neOrk of over 10,000 educational institutions in 182 countries. Member institLJtions ranging from pre-schools, primary, secondary and vocational schools to teacher training institutions - work in support of international understanding, peace, intercultural dialogue, sustainable development and quality education in practice. In 2020, with U.K. schools closed for long periods of lime, we developed on-line meetings and webinars lo facilitate our connection with the schools. Engage The Foundation published the twenty-fi'rst and twenty-second issues of its magazine, ENGAGE which again attracted high profile contributors of articles published alongside project reports, news updates from around the world together with articles from international development activists, teachers and students and news about the Foundation's activities.

The Steve Sinnott Foundation Company limited by guarantee registered number: 06696272 Registered charity numbers: 1130814 and SC046031 Trustees, Annual Report Future plans In the future we will be focussing on projects which provide access to education for all children everywhere". Leaning Resource Centres, Teacher Training, Girls Education, Connectivity and Sustainability. FINANCIAL REVIEW AND RESERVES POLICY The Foundation's income in 2020 was again derived almost entirely from donations. The Teachers Group Educational Trust granted £100,000 and has agreed to grant this amount in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The National Education Union granted £50,000. The Souter Charitable Trust and The Canning Trust awarded grants of £3,000 to facilitate learning in rural areas in The Gambia. The Foundation received a legacy of £5,506 during the year and has invested the money with the intention of earning interest on funds not currenuy required for the day to day running of the charity. The total amount invested at 31 December 2020 including funds Invested from legacies in prior years is sel out in note g of the accounts. The Trustees wish to maintain reserves equal lo 12 months of operating costs and if reserves fell below this level, a meeting of the trustees would be held to agree appropriate acb'on. This reserves policy currently reflects a minimum level of reserves of circa £70,000. The company held reserves of £169,601 al 31 December 2020 {2019'. £145,216) comprising unrestricted funds as set out in note 11 of the accounts. The level of reserves is above the minimum level of reserves of circa £70,000 for the current year required under the agreed reserves policy. Reserves have increased during the year mainly dLJe a reduction in project expenditure because COVID restrictions have limited some activities normally undertaken. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The organisalion is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association agreed in 2015. Ann Beatty continued as the Foundation's Chief Executive throughout 2020. The Foundation has contracted professionals and consullanls this year to carry out work on administration, fundraising, social media, networking, website maintenance and eommunieations work. The Foundation has engaged 2 people on this basis in 2020. The pay and remuneration is reviewed each year by the Iruslees taking account of inflation, available resources and other similar charities pay scales. The Foundation's Iruslees are also the Directors of the company limited by guarantee. The following persons served as directors during the year.. E Glazier Chair E Jackson M Sinnott Secretary S Rayment (appointed 24 February 20201 W Chambers In order to recruit new Trustees the Foundation advertises on social media and through their own neorkS, and the applicants are formally interviewed by the Chief Executive and 2 other Trustees. The Trustees are then formally elected at the first meeting they attend, following their interview. No individual person or body may appoint one or more trustees.

The Steve Sinnott Foundation Company limited by guarantee registered number: 06696272 Registered charity numbers: 1130814 and SC046031 Trustees, Annual Report The Foundation reformed our support group of teachers, educators and education consullanls and renamed the group 'Ambassadors" this year. The group now has 12 Ambassadors who carry of a range of activities lo support the Foundation's work.. representing the Foundation al events, hosting workshops and talks, advocacy, specialist advice and support when required. STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT The previous Strategic Development Plan was in place lo cover the 5 years lo 2022. Following our 10 year anniversary the plan was reviewed and updated by the Trustee Directors to 2025. The focus for the first 3 years is lo be on communications, raising funds to meet demand and sustainability. COMMUNICATIONS This period of uncertainty due to Covid-19 coincided with the Foundation's work on refreshing our brand. We launched a new website, a new look Engage magazine and sel in place a Marketing and Branding Guide. It fell especially important lo enable us to connect with our partners and communicate with supporters about the work we had been continuing to carry out during this period. The feedback from supporters and funders so far has been, that our communicab'on is vibrant, clear and concise. FUNDS HELD AS CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF OTHERS The charity does not hold any funds as custodian trustees on behalf of others. ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE STEVE SINNOTT FOUNDATION The Foundation is a UK company limited by guarantee with charitable objects registered under number 06696272 and a UK charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under number 1130814 and in Scotland with registration number SC046031. The Foundation's office address is.. Arnold House 15 Clarendon Road Wattord Hertfordshire WD17 1JR SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject lo the small Companies regime. This reFX)rt wa5 approved by the board on 10 September 2021 and signed on its behalf. M Sinnott Director

The Steve Sinnott Foundation Independent Examinerfs Report to the Board of Trustees of The Steve Sinnott Foundation for the year ended 31 December 2020 I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 DeTrmber 2020. Respectlve responsibilities of the Board of Trustees and examlner As the Iruslees of the Company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 I'lhe 2005 Act'l, the Charities Accounts (Scollandl Regulations 2006 las amended) and the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Acl'l. You are satisfied that the accounts of the Company are not required by charity or company law lo be audited and have chosen instead to have an independent examination. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Company's accounts carried out under section 44111 I cl of the 2005 Act and section 145 of the Charities Act 20111.lhe 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the requirements of Regulab'on 11 of the Charities Accounts Iscotlandl Regulations 2006 las amended) and the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Basls of Independent examlner's statement My examination was carried out in accordan with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Company, and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Board of Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view,, and this report is limited to those mallers sel out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement Since the Company is required by company law lo prepare its accounts on an accruals basis and is registered as a charity in Scotland your examiner musl be a member of a body listed in Regulation 11121 of the Charities Accounts (Scollandl Regulations 2006 las amendedl. I can confirm that l am qualified to underiake the examination because l am a registered member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my attention in connection th the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect. 1. accounting records were not kept as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations," or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records with the accounting requirements of Regulation 8 of the Charities Accounts (Scollandl Regulations 2006,. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination", or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities ISORP 20151, applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporb'ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.

The Steve Sinnott Foundation Independent Examiner's Report to the Board of Trustees of The Steve Sinnott Foundation for the year ended 31 December 2020 {continuedl Departure from the 2008 Regulations l understand that the financial statements have been prepared to give a 'lrue and fairf view, and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, only to the extent required lo provide a 'lrue and fair view,. This departure has involved following SORP 2015 FRS102, rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practi effective from 1 April 2005 ISORP 20051, which is referred lo in the extent regulations, bul has since been withdrawn. Conclusion I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which allenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Charfes Ssempijja, ACA NfP Accounlanls Ltd Chartered Accounlanls 3rd Floor 8&90 Paul Street London EC2A 4NE 10 September 2021

The Steve Sinnott Foundation ststement of Financial Activities Including Income and Expenditure Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020 Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Notes 2020 2019 Income Donations and legacies Investment income Interest receivable 181,258 1,714 176,448 40 Total income 182,973 176,488 Expenditure Subconlraclors costs and commissions payable Project costs Employee costs Premises costs General administrative expenses Legal and professional fees 10,299 69,150 49,188 6,670 10,741 15,119 24,561 78,908 51,918 6,471 55,394 10,316 Total expendlture 161,167 227,568 Gainlllossl on the revaluation of current asset investments to fair value 2,579 1439) Net incomellexpenditurel for tho year and Movgmont in total funds for the year 24,385 51,519 Total funds at 1 January 145,216 196,735 Total funds at 31 December 169,601 145,216 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing operations.

The Steve Sinnott Foundation Registered number: Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2020 06696272 Notes 2020 2019 Fixed assets Tangible assets 1,840 1,840 1,492 1,492 Current assets Debtors Investments held as current assets Cash at bank and in hand 80 1,080 57,646 117,134 174,860 49,561 97,228 147,869 Credltors: amounts falllng due within one year 10 17,0991 14,1451 Total assets less Current liabilities 169,601 145,216 Net assets 169,601 145,216 Total funds of the charity Unreslricled Funds 169,601 145,216 Total charlty funds 169,601 145,216 The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled lo exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. The members have not required the company lo obtsin an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act. The dire¢lors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect lo accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordan with the special provisions applicable lo companies subject to the small companies regime. The profil and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. M Sinnott Director Approved by the board on 10 September 2021

The Steve Sinnott Foundation Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020 1 A¢¢ounting poli¢ig¥ Basis ofpreparation The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement ol Recommended Practice ISORPI. Accounting and Reporting by Charities and FRS 102. The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland las applied to small entities by section 1A of the stsndardl and the Companies Act 2006. The Steve Sinnott Foundation rneets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Attemative reporting Income and expenditure have been analysed on a natural basis, taking advantage of sections 4.17 and 4.18 01 the SORP. Departure from the Charities {Account5 and Reportsj Regulation5 2008 The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fairf view and have departed from the Charities IAccounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair vievl This departure has involved following SORP 2015 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice effective frorn 1 ADril 2005 ISORP 20051 which has since been withdrawn. FundAeeounting Funds held by the charity are either.. Unrestricted funds are available for the use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives ofthe charity. Designated funds are unrestricted fvnds earmarked by the trustees for a particular purpose. Restricted funds are subject to restrictions on their expendituie imposed by the donor or through the terms of appeal. Incomé Income received from subscriptions, donations. Gift Aid Tax and activities is measured at the tsir value of the nsideiation received or receivable Income is iecognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds. any performance conOn$ 8ttached the item of incotne have been met, it Is prob8ble that the Income will be received and the amount can be ieliably rne3suied. Acctuals are tn8de for monies received on fund generating activities th81 W8re held during th8 financi81 y8ar but r8ceiv8d after th8 fin3nci81 year end up to th8 date th8se financial statetnent5 weie 3ppioved by the tru5teeldirector5. Income reTrived in advance of the provision of service5 15 defeiied until the criteria for Income iecognib.on are meL Exponditurè Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party. it is probable tht a settlement will be required 8nd the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably Resources expended are Included In the Statements of Fin8nci81 Activities on an accrual basis. inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered. Where applicable they h8ve been charged direcdy to the fund5 and activitie5 to which they ielate. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accurnulats've impairment losses. Depreaation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life. as follows.. Plant and machinery over 4 years CuMentAsset Investments Listed Investments are tneasured at fair value. Unlisted investtnents are measured at fair value unless the value cannot be measured reliably, in which case they are measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Changes In fair value are included in the profit and loss account. 10

The Steve Sinnott Foundation Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020 Debtors Short term debtors are measured at transaction price Iwhich is usually the invoice pricel, less any impairment losses lor bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at arnortised cost determined using the effective interest method. less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Cr•dltors Short terrn creditors are measured at tiansaction price Iwhich Is usually the invoice pricel. Loans 8nd other financial liabilitie5 are in81 rewgnised 81 tl8nS8Ction price net of any tr8nsa¢tion costs and subsequentty measured 81 amortised cost detemiined using the effective inte185t m8thod. Ponslons Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate. 2 Net IncomellexpendSturel for the year 2020 2019 This is stated after charging.. Depreciation ol owned fixed assets Independent Examinerfs remuneration Contributions to pension fund lor employees Remuneration and benefits ol key management personnel including social security costs 751 1,080 1,383 591 1,181 46,637 44,477 Net income for the year was stated after crediting.. 2020 2019 Donations trom Trustees 240 240 During the year no trustees received any reirnbuisernent of 8xpenses12019." £nill 3 Truste8 Remuneration and Paymenta During the yeai. no Tiustees received any iemunerab"on12019." £Nill. 4 Contribution by Volunt•ars The Trustees do voluntary work foi the Found8tion in 8ddition to the exlensive work of the Ghief Executive acros5 9118ieas. They met forrnally as Trustees on four occasions in 2020. Furtheimoie the Foundats"on was supported by approximately 12 volunteeis, who Tn8de a valuable contribution to the day to day work of the Found8b"on during the ye8r. 5 Stsff costs 2020 2019 Wages and salaries Soaal security costs Other pension costs 45,427 1,210 1,363 48,000 42,565 1,912 1,181 45,658 No employee received ernoluments more than £80,000. 6 Employees 2020 Number 2019 Number Average number of persons employed by the company

The Steve Sinnott Foundation Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020 7 Tangible fixed assets Plant and machinèry etc Total Cost At 1 January 2020 Additions 4,168 1,099 5,267 4,168 1,099 5,267 At 31 Decembei 2020 Depreciation At 1 January 2020 Charge lor the year At 31 Decembei 2020 2,676 751 2,676 751 3.427 3,427 Net book value At 31 Decembei 2020 1.840 1,840 At 31 December 2019 1,492 1,492 8 DebtorB 2020 2019 Other debtors 80 eo 1,080 1,080 9 Investments held a$ current assets 2020 2019 Fair value Unlisted Investsrents 57,646 57,646 49,561 49,561 Increaselldecreasel in fair value included in the income and expenditu aeeount for the financial yèar Unlisted Investsrents 2,579 2,579 14391 439 10 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 2020 2019 Trade creditors Taxation and social security costs Other creditors 1,268 338 5,493 7,099 428 2,083 1,634 4,145 11 Movement in Funds Asat1 January 2020 Asat31 D•cembar 2020 Transfers inlloutl Income Expenditure Project fund General fund 106,23e 79,316 107,549 53,618 1,313 11,3131 145,218 169,601 Totsl unrestrlcted funds 145,218 185,552 161,187 169,601 12

The Steve Sinnott Foundation Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020 11 Movement in fund8 Icontinuedl During the year some unrestricted income has been designated by the Trustees to be spent on project work. This income and costs directly relating to project work incurred during the year have been allocated to a designated project fund. A transfer was rnade during the year Irorn the general fund to the project fund, as some projects are Partially funded by the general fund. At 31 DeTrrnbei 2020 the net assets of £169.601 were an8lysed between the General fund 1£169.60118nd the Proiect fund l£nill. 12 Controlling party The company is limited by guarantee and is under the control of its Trustees as a body. 13 Other Infomiatlon The Steve Sinnott Foundation is a private company limited by guarantee and is incorporated in England. It has no share capital. The liability ol each member in the event of winding up Is limited to £10. As a charity, tax exempts.on applies to Income arising and expended on its charitable activities. Its regi5teied Offi is Amold House 15 Clarendon Road Wafford WD17 1JR 13

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