## **London Economics Symposium** 

London Economics Symposium-Trustee’s annual report 2023 

## **Mission statement** 

The London Economics Symposium was founded for students with the commitment to offer a platform for open discussion on global socio-economic and political events in a dynamic setting. We believe stimulus for inspiration comes from listening to and interacting with influential and prominent people in their fields. The London Economics Symposium aims to form an effective dialogue between students, academics and leaders to foster a holistic view on world affairs. The key goal of this event is for all parties to actively seek debate on today's relevant and pressing issues. Consequently, these discussions should enhance students' contextual appreciation of current events as well as share speakers' accumulated knowledge. Greater understanding of the present is the link, which leads to creative farsighted and visionary thinking for our future. It is the responsibility of the world leaders to guide and contribute their insight to the next generation. We see the continuum of the London Economics Symposium as imperative. We hope to further engage, inspire and educate a broad range of students from diverse cultural backgrounds in sight of preparing future global leaders for the challenges of tomorrow. 

## **Charitable purpose/ public benefit** 

No change to last year’s purpose 

## **What have we done to carry out the purpose** 

In recent years, the LES charity has been relatively inactive due to challenges in finding successor organizers and the impact of COVID-19. However, at a recent meeting, we decided to hold a small-scale student event in May 2025. Approximately 20-30 students will have the opportunity to meet a prominent speaker at a dinner event. Following this event, we plan to finalize succession planning by appointing new charity trustees or, if unsuccessful, to close down the charity. 

## **Accounts** 

No changes at all