PROMOTING GLOBAL LEARNING
Trustees’ Report and Accounts for Year-Ended September 2023
Charity Registration Number: 1158202
Registered Office: The Studio, 52 Queens Road, Bisley, Woking, Surrey GU24 9AS Telephone:
01484 476484
Intro
The Trustees have given due consideration to how PGL has met the charity legislation and requirements and are satisfied that the charity has complied with the obligations and responsibilities.
The report sets out the operations and achievements of the charity for the period under review.
Vision
Promoting Global Learning (PGL) is a registered charity with the vision of assisting to raise the standard of education in Africa, the Caribbean and the rest of the developing world. The founders of PGL believe that education will empower people to get good jobs and move into professions that will bring them out of poverty and enable them to lead more fulfilling lives.
Mission
The mission of PGL is to resource teaching and learning by providing, free of charge:
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Books (new and second-hand)
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Stationery and other learning equipment
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Support for sporting and extra-curricular activities
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Transfer of teaching skills and techniques
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Twinning of UK schools with counterparts in the developing world to enhance cultural awareness and for other mutual benefits
Our mission is placing increasing emphasis on literacy in basic education as the key foundation of learning and child development. The systemic and methodical application of synthetic phonics is now widely recognised as the most effective means of teaching reading and writing. PGL is devoting significant effort in the advocacy and implementation of the concept and related research.
PGL works in partnership with governments, non- governmental organisations, parents and other stakeholders in pursuing its aims and objectives. PGL participates in school assemblies and attends conferences and workshops to share good practice, review strategies and develop fresh perspectives. In helping to facilitate improvement in education, PGL engages with local communities to ensure ownership and effective involvement in our work.
PGL receives no government funding and relies solely on donations to carry out its programmes and operations. We undertake regular fundraising activities to meet the costs of collection, storage, freight and distribution of educational resources. Our funding arrangements also include support of effective teaching programmes and policies. We ensure transparency and accountability by publishing regular reports of our work and expenditure.
Structure, Governance and Management
A team of volunteers kindly support all aspects of the work and charitable objects.
Review of Actvites and Achievements
PGL’s objectives and priorities continued to be achieved through collaborations with strategic partners, particularly KGL Foundation. Programmes and activities in local communities to improve literacy, sporting engagements and career development were some of the highlights. Workshops and seminars were organised for a number of schools in Accra, Ghana as part of our interventions and initiatives.
The Jolly Phonics programme remains integral to improving reading and writing, given its effectiveness and cheaper resourcing. Training for teachers has been ongoing. Two foundations - SPESFORLIFE and SHELORE have been instrumental in increasing STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) especially among girls in deprived communities. Mentoring and Coaching sessions were well-patronised in most schools and feedback has been encouraging.
Future Plans
Future priorities include deepening relationships with other foundations, increased advocacy and visibility, and a greater focus on deprived communities. Gender equality and research on inclusive strategies will be part of our future focus. Recruiting more volunteers and developing widespread grassroot engagement will enhance the reach of the foundation’s programmes.
PROMOTING GLOBAL LEARNING
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th SEPTEMBER 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Incoming resources from generated funds | |||
| Donations | 0 | 0 | |
| Investment income | 0 | 0 | |
| Incoming resources from charitable activities | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Incoming resources | 0 | 0 | |
| Resources expended | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Collection of resources | 0 | 0 | |
| Storage of resources (rent) | 0 | 0 | |
| Fund raising expenses | 0 | 0 | |
| Advertising | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| PR (Literature) | 0 | 0 | |
| Electricity | 0 | 0 | |
| Overseas Travelling | 0 | 0 | |
| UK Travelling | 0 | 0 | |
| Postage | 0 | 0 | |
| Telephone | 0 | 0 | |
| Refreshments | 0 | 0 | |
| Legal Fees | 0 | 0 | |
| Consultancy fees | 0 | 0 | |
| Miscellaneous purchases | 0 | 0 | |
| Total charitable expenditure | 0 | 0 | |
| Governance costs | 0 | 0 | |
| Total resources expended | 0 | 0 | |
| Net (expenditure)/Income for the year/ | |||
| Net movement of funds | 0 | 0 | |
| Fund balance at 30th September 2022 | 50 | 50 |