CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110112024 Period stsrt dats To 3111212024 Period end date Charity name: The Sandals Foundation Charity registration number: 1158252 Objectives and Activities SORP (818rènc• Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming docurnerbt Para 1 17 The Sandals Foundation works to develop and support interventions in education that contribute to respective island's national development agenda inclusive of the provision of quality access to students, improving outcomes from the early childhood to lertiary levels as well as meeting targets for literacy. The foundation considers support to students and teachers who ara faced with socio- economi challenges but who have demonstrated resilience in academic pursuits. The following are considered 1. Scholarship grants for students 2. Scholarship grants for teachers 3. Struclurainechnologic improvements infrastructures 4. Training initiatives The Sandals Foundation believes in Ihe health of local communities Such that it can support personal growth and development of its members. Programs focus on Ihe capacity building of youth through entrepreneurial enterprise as well as, gender sensitive support for vulnerable groups including women. We I lend our support to initiatives that are already incubated and present with the supporting infrastructure for SUGcess. 1. Projects and programs supporting youth skills training and job readiness 2. Projects that add value to pediatric health care• equipment, medical personnel training The Sandals Foundation aims to irnprove environmenlal practices in schools and communities to improve livelihoods and ensure sustainable development 1. Projects and programs Ihat have stron outh component in school protection and preservalion of the environment. 2. Projects and programs that larget outcomes in awareness and best practice for marine and terrestrial preservation Summary of the main Para 1.17 activities in relation to those and 1.19 purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Scholarships (Grenada & SL Lucla) Mr Alec MacAndrew, UK Donor provided funding for two students in 2019 and four students in 2020 to 2021 to pursue tertiary Education. Partnerships We￿ formed with St. George's University in Grenada and the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in St. Lucia. Criteria for beneficiaries were developed in partnership with the respective educational institutions and the scholarships advertised fof Students in need to apply. Application5 were received and vetted. Sadly, Mr MacAndrew passed away unexpectedly in 2024. As a result, this scholarship is currently paused. The remaining student, studying Veterinary Studies at St George's University is now being funded by the foundation and other donors outside of the UK. The two students attending Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in St. Lucia both pursuing a course of study in the Bachelor of Science program in Education graduated in 2024 and are gainfully employed. Sandals Foundation pays the Colleges directly for these sludent's tuition and is responsible for tracking the students, progre5S throughout their scholarship period. This is done through students submitting tem reports and ongoing communication with both the instrtulions and the students themselves. ljlllton Cato Memorial Hospital (St Vincent) The hospital serves the entire population with its 215-bed facility and 24-hour emergency services. The Paediatric Dept cares for neonates and children up to age 15, admitting approximately 600-700 children annually. The proGeeds from the Sandals Foundation Island Challenge St Vincent and Ihe Grenadines 2024 purchased equipment to improve care for premature infanls, especially those under 28 weeks, gestation, who are at the highest risk. The equipment identified and purchased after local doctor and Minist of Health consultation included 2 Atom digital incubators, 1 Atorn infant warmer, an SIUI Apogee 1000 Ultrasound Machine, and 3 Nihon Kohden digital pulse oximeters, along with all the necessary accessories for these items. Negril Health Centre (Jamaica) Each year, the maternity department at the health centre provides care for over 1360 antenatal clients and 120 postnatal mothers for the lown of Negril and the surtounding communities. Proceeds from the Sandals Foundation151and Challenge St Vincent were used lo purchase the following items for the maternity department.. a Tanita Physician Digital Beam scale with BMI calculation & stadiomeler and an EDANiM3 Vital Signs monitor for non- invasive blood pressure + pulse oximetry + quick temperature & rolling stand. These are in constant use and have become essential to service delivery, even extending to patient care within the curative clinic. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on publiG benefit Para 1.18 The Foundation has adopted standards and regulations that govern the implementation of its activities and programmes. In addition, in all jurisdictions where it operates, the Foundation complies with applicable local laws and guideline5. The Sandals Foundation is established solely to serve marginalized groups and individuals from Caribbean communities, promoting healthy lives and providing educational i Opportunities. Within these marginalized groups there are no ￿StrICtl0nS as to who may benefit from the Foundation's aims and activities and all applications are considered and examined without bias or discrimination. The Trustees of the Foundation are not aware of any detriment or harm that, in their view, might arise from carrying out the Foundation's aims. The trustees are also not aware of any widespread views among others that any detriment or harm might occur. The Foundation's aims intend to benefit the public. Additional Information (optlonal) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about., SORP reference Policy on grant rnaking Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunleers Other Achievements and Performance SQRP refe￿nCe Providing much needed medical equipment for paediatric patients improving their long - term health outcomes and medical treatment. Summary of the main achievements of the charity. Identifying the difference Ihe charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as whole. Para 1.20 Contlnued funding for the Sick Klds Caribbean Initiative to improve outcomes for children with paediatric cancer and major blood disorders In seven Caribbean islands through training of medical staff, building of a data base and consulting on individual cases through telemedicine rooms. Scholarship students with their efforts now have guaranteed funding to pursue their degrees which will provide opportunities for potential jobs and career advancement. Additional Infonnatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives set PJTa 141 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment perforrnance against objectives Para 1.41 Olher Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 Sandals Foundation has transferred all funds and donations raised in the UK towards the dedicated projects as explained in the Summary of purpose and activities. Any funds held at year end are kept for pure administrative ex enses as a float. The trustees have examined the charity's requiremenls for reserves and have concluded there is no need to hold more than the current £8,638 which is mostly the initial injection of cash to open a bank account in the UK. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves 8tating why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserrfes PAfa 1.22 Pafo 122 Delails of fund materially in I deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem PAra 1.24 Para 123 Addltlonal Informatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A desGriplion of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document {trusi deed. royal charter) Para 1.25 Articles of Association of the Sandals Foundation Memorandum of Association of the Sandals Foundation Company Limited by Guaranlee How is the charity constituted? (e g unincorporated association. CIO) Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body erbtitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 125 Para 125 Recruitment of trustees is based on background qualifications & proven commitment to serve Sandals Foundation, charitable purposes Addltional Informatlon (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Ppr3 151 The charity's organisatlonal structure and any wider network with which Ihe charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Pafa 151 other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses islered charit number Charity's principal addiess The Sandals Foundation 1158252 135 Fulham Road London SW3 6RT Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whole ear Trustee name Offtce lif any Name of person (or body) entltled int trustee iran Dmitri Dominic Singh Keith Collister Trustee Trustee Karl Thompson Adam Mark Stewart Jaime Miranda Stewart-mcconnell Trustee Chair Trustee Mischa Mills Trustee 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted If not for whole ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of Ihe charily 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 Additional Informatlon {optional) Names and addresses of advlsers (Optlonal Information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chlef executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optional Infomiatlon) Heidi Clarke- Executive Director Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional inforniation Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature(sl Full name(s) Positlon (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Karl Thompson Trustee Date 2510912025 Docusign Envelope ID: 17A0B42F-08DE-42FE-B208-356248884A0B Registered number 06765379 The Sandals Foundation Filleted Accounts 31 December 2024 Docusign Envelope ID: 17A0B42F-08DE-42FE-B208-356248884A0B ## **The Sandals Foundation Registered number: 06765379 Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024** ||**Notes**||**2024**||**2023**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||**£**||**£**| |**Current assets**|||||| |Cash at bank and in hand||8,637||5,968|| |**Net current assets**|||8,637||5,968| |**Net assets**|||8,637||5,968| |**Funds of the Charity**|||||| |Unrestricted funds|||8,637||5,968| |**Total funds**|||8,637||5,968| The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. K R Thompson Director Approved by the board on 1 July 2025 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 17A0B42F-08DE-42FE-B208-356248884A0B **The Sandals Foundation Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024** ## **1 Accounting policies** ## _**Basis of preparation**_ The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard). |**2**
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0| |---|---|---| ## **3 Other information** The Sandals Foundation is a private limited company by gurantee without share capital or use of 'Limited' exemption and incorporated in England. Its registered office is: 2nd Floor, Nucleus House 2 Lower Mortlake Road Richmond TW9 2JA 2 Docusign Envelope ID: 17A0B42F-08DE-42FE-B208-356248884A0B ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees** Charity Name The Sandals Foundation **On accounts for the year** 31 DECEMBER 2024 **Charity no** 1158252 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **31 / 12 / 2024.** **Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent examiner's statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. - _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ |**Signed:**|~~[ms tldiot~~|**Date:**01/07/2025
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