From 1[st] September 2019 To 31[st] August 2020
Charity name: Friends of Imperial College
Charity registration number: 1161269
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of | Para 1.17 | To advance education for the public benefit in |
| the charity as set out in its | the latest developments in science, technology, | |
| governing document | engineering, medicine and business, by | |
| supporting the work of Imperial College | ||
| London. | ||
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Promoting the work of Imperial College through a programme of events for members |
| purposes for the public | and the general public | |
| benefit, in particular, the | ||
| activities, projects or | ||
| services identified in the | ||
| accounts. | ||
| Statement confirming | Para 1.18 | The trustees of Friends of Imperial College |
| whether the trustees have | have reviewed and applied the guidance of the | |
| had regard to the guidance | Charity Commission | |
| issued by the Charity | ||
| Commission on public | ||
| benefit | ||
| Additional information (optional) | ||
| You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: | ||
| SORP reference | ||
| Friends of Imperial College policy is that | ||
| Para 1.38 | surplus funds are used to make a donation to | |
| Policy on grant making | Imperial College of an amount proposed by the | |
| Treasurer and agreed by the management | ||
| committee. During the period covered by this | ||
| report, no donation was made due to the | ||
| financial circumstances | ||
| Policy on social investment | Not applicable | |
| including program related | Para 1.38 | |
| investment | ||
| Contribution made by | Friends of Imperial College is grateful for the | |
| volunteers | Para 1.38 | contribution made by volunteer members of |
| the management committee. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the cha�i���� ���k ha� �ade �� the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Friends of Imperial College has organised and run a series of events which have been lectures at Imperial College, visits to research teams and online talks during the period covered by this report. This has provided access to knowledge and expertise from Imperial College to Members and the wider public, including school students. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Continued programme of annual events and maintaining participation of members and the wider public |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | In line with objectives |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Re�ie� �f �he cha�i���� financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | See Income and Expenditure Accounts |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to cover administrative expenses and event costs |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Assets held in bank account £12,596 at 31st August 2020 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The cha�i���� ��i�ci�al sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
The cha�i���� ��i�ci�al sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Membership, event tickets and donations |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
|---|---|---|
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Maintaining membership levels during the exception circumstances arising from the pandemic in 2020/21 |
| Other | Not applicable |
Structure, Governance and Management
| De�c�i��i�� �f cha�i���� trusts: |
Not applicable | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Constituted Group |
| 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 | Nomination as officers as designated in Constitution and agreement at an AGM |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Friends of Imperial College |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | FOIC |
| Registered charity number | 1161269 |
| Cha�i���� ��i�ci�al add�e�� | 34 West Bank DORKING RH4 3DH |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roderick Rhys Jones |
Chair - Outgoing | Retired November 2020 | N/A |
| 2 William Blackburn | DeputyChair | Whole Year | N/A |
| 3 Stewart Katz | Hon Treasurer | Whole Year | N/A |
| 4 Azad Ayub | N/A | Whole Year | N/A |
| 5 David Southwood | Chair - Incoming | From November 2020 | N/A |
Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year None
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this Not applicable capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose Not applicable behalf the assets are held and how this falls ~~within the custodian charity’s objects ee~~ Details of arrangements for safe custody Not applicable and segregation of such assets from the ~~ee ee~~
Declarations
Signed
Signature(s) Full name(s) William Blackburn Position (eg Secretary, Deputy Chair Chair, etc) Date 27 June 2021
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Friends of Imperial College Re ort of the Trustees for the oar ended 31 Au ust 2020 INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS REPORT For the year ended 31" August 2020 Opinion on the financial statements In our opinion the financial statements: give a true and fair view of the charity's affairs as at 314¢ August 2020 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended; have been properfy prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, and have been prepared in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Matters on whlch we are required to report by exception We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities Act 2011 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion.. the information given in the Trustees. Annual Report is inconsistent in any material respect with the fsnancial ststements. sufficient accounting records have not been kept; the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and retums, or We have not received all the infonmation and explanations we require for our audit. CUNNINGHAM & CO Certified Accountants 135 Notting Hill Gate. London W113LB Date......gJUne 2021...............................
FRIENDS OF IMPEAIAL COLIEGE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st AUGUST 2020 2020 2019 Income Membership and talks Donations 18,821 6,545 24,372 5.5(M) 25.366 29,872 Expenses Adminislrdlivn Expense5 21,675 18,945 Imperial College Costs 734 8.795 Website and computer casts 1,056 3,268 Donation to IMP College Excess spent on Trips 3.650 Total Expen5e5 23,465 39,659 Net SuTplusllDeficitl lor the Year Aft
FRIEP40S OF IMPEAIAi COUEGE BALANCE SHEEf AS AT 315T AUGUST 2020 ASSETS Bank 12,596 LIABILMES Trip Deposits 2,600 NET ASSETS Represented by.. RESERVES brought forward for the year carried forward 8,095