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2024-09-30-accounts

THE SISTERS GRIMM CHARITABLE TRUST REPORT 2024

www.tsgct.co.uk

The Sisters Grimm Charitable Trust Charity number: 116338

Trustees:

Adam Quigley Alexia Moore Ben Onajide Clare Eason Eibhlish Fleming

The principal office of the CIO: No. 1 Business Centre, 1 Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3EJ, England

The objects of the CIO are to promote the arts and to advance the education of the general public in the field of dance, music, film and other art forms, in particular but not exclusively through supporting the work of B Corp certified Sisters Grimm Ltd, INALA Ltd, and other related companies and organisations, in creation, development, production and performance of the arts.

REPORT 2024

*Note: All statistics presented in this report are based on data collected from submission data and over 700 feedback forms, and are accurate as of May 5, 2024.

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INTRODUCTION TO UK ART IN NATURE

The ‘UK Art In Nature 2024’ initiative invited under-18s to submit Nature—and hopeinspired artworks for free participation. All eligible submissions are showcased online in a searchable gallery and receive named, signed certificates of participation. The selected “winning” artworks are featured in Sisters Grimm’s new music video honouring Nelson Mandela’s legacy.

Previous Art In Nature Global initiatives have received international acclaim and recognition for educational excellence, and music videos have received millions of views.

Ndaba Mandela has said, “This project embodies my grandfather Nelson Mandela’s spirit and values, inspiring young people to create a lasting impact on the world.”

The UKAIN competition is a beacon of creativity and empowerment for young people.

I am deeply honoured to support the UK Art In Nature program, presented by Sisters Grimm and their show INALA, a Zulu ballet. The theme of ‘HOPE - unthinkable change can happen’ reflects the resilience and determination needed to overcome the challenges of Apartheid. Accepting our past enables us to move forward and remain hopeful that positive change is achievable. This project embodies my grandfather Nelson Mandela’s spirit and values, inspiring young people to create a lasting impact on the world.

Ndaba Mandela Nelson Mandela’s grandson

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SUMMARY

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LEGACY

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s inauguration as South Africa’s first black president, this visionary animated music video showcases winning artworks themed around hope and positive change, submitted by over 1,670 children and young people under 18 from across the UK. Featuring an original song by Grammy-nominated Ella Spira MBE and singer/songwriter Makeda Carbon, the video includes narration by Ndaba Mandela, Nelson Mandela’s grandson.

Click above to watch the video

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RESULTS

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SUBMISSIONS
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1,670
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1,670 pieces submitted, all reflecting the theme "Hope - Unthinkable Change Can Happen" in honour of Nelson Mandela's 30th inauguration anniversary.

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VIBRANT ETHNIC
DIVERSITY
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Representation from various ethnic backgrounds, showcasing the cultural diversity engaging with UKAIN.

PROFOUND ENGAGEMENT

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79.3% 65.2%
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79.3% willing to attend the London award ceremony, 65.2% interested in joining Sisters Grimm's free membership club.

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SCHOOLS ENGAGED
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1071
1,071 schools
engaging nationwide.
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INCLUSIVE OF ALL ABILITIES

12.4% as neurodiverse, emphasizing inclusivity.

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PARTICIPANT
HEAT MAP
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EDUCATIONAL IMPACT
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71%
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participants reported gaining new insights into Apartheid and Nelson Mandela’s legacy.

EXTENSIVE GEOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION

Participants from all over the UK, including London and Northern Ireland.

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EXTENSIVE REACH
25
MILLION
IMPRESSIONS
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The programme reached over 25 million impressions on social media, engaging 1,071 schools nationwide.

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ABOUT ART IN NATURE

Is UK Art in Nature the most significant art competition? With participation from over 1,071 schools, UKAIN may have the most significant school coverage among competitions targeting under-18s. In contrast, competitions like Young Art Oxford and the ISA National Art Competition are more regionally focused or limited to member institutions. Royal Academy of Arts Young Artists’ Summer Show is only opens to students aged 5-19. UKAIN likely has the largest school and age coverage among UK art competitions for under-18s.

How does UK Art in Nature stand out among these competitions? What is its uniqueness?

UK Art in Nature distinguishes itself through a unique thematic focus, educational impact, and broad accessibility. The competition centres around the theme “Hope – Unthinkable Change Can Happen” in 2024, inspired by Nelson Mandela’s legacy. This promotes essential historical and cultural education, with 71.3% of participants reporting new insights into Apartheid and Nelson Mandela’s contributions. The competition’s massive reach, with over 25 million social media impressions, amplifies its impact.

UK Art in Nature benefits from high-profile support and endorsement by Ndaba Mandela, Nelson Mandela’s grandson. The competition is highly inclusive and accessible, with substantial participation from neurodiverse individuals, those with disabilities, SEN students, and students from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Furthermore, UKAIN is free of entry compared to other competitions, while some other competitions, such as the National Open Art Competition (NOA), have an entry fee.

It also appears unique for UKAIN to feature winners’ artworks in an animated music video with over one million views. This innovative approach not only showcases the artistic talent of the winners but also provides a unique platform for their work to be seen and appreciated by a wider audience. It combines thematic depth (by featuring Ndaba’s voice in the music video), educational value, and broad inclusivity that sets UK Art in Nature apart from other art competitions in the UK.

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FINAL WINNERS

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1. Arsenas Beleckas - Sunset in Dorset - 17
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  1. Maya Tarnavchik – Spring - 13

  2. Emily Murray - Past and Present - 17

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5. Amy Philipsen - Nature's Whisper – 17
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6. Chloe Baker – Perseverance – 17
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4. Amy Philipsen - Time to Yourself - 17
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  1. essie Sun - Quintessential Views - 17

  2. Teodora Mincu – Moonlake - 17

  3. Palak Choudhary - Deer in a Sunlit Forest - 15

  4. Macy Ray-Knight - Flower Of The Night - 12

  5. Jessie Sun - Quintessential Views - 17

  6. Ling Yan Kara Li - Autumn in the Nature - 14

  7. Da In Kim - A Walk in the UK Sunshine! - 17

  8. Hanna Gigu - Worlds Within Us - 17

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  1. Varsha Parthiban - Cold Weather - 7

  2. ida Latifi - Mountain View - 12

  3. Osberht Rees - During the Night - 8

  4. Fionn Wallace – Moonrise - 9

  5. Skyler Gare - Hibiscus Flower - 15

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20. Rose - Little Mushroom - 13
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21. Wiktoria Karpinska - Cerulean Blue – 17
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  1. Henna Bhatti – Eye – 17

  2. Lily Huttary - The Lighthouse - 10

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22. Jessica S - Lovely Creatures – 7
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  1. Sofia Deripasko - Field of Warm Spring - 17

  2. Manahil Fatima - Moon Light Painting - 17

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27. Sabrina Lodhi – Joy - 14
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29. Cheryl Kong - A Day in Summer – 13
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  1. Amber Williams - Natural Flight - 11

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28. Daniel Thompson - Up on the Long Mynd - 15
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  1. Lacey Jones - Autumnal Time - 15

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32. Elizabeth Gemmill - Changing Seasons, Growth and Freedom - 12
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  1. Mia Defoe - Tree During Autumn - 17

  2. Elizabeth Gemmill - Alum Bay - Isle of Wight - 12

  3. Simona - Unspoken Colours - 17

  4. Hei Yin Chan - Spring in Nature - 6

  5. Freyja Rivett - Tree Of Life And Light - 15

  6. Jessie Sun - In Touch With Nature - 17

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  1. Annaleece - Evening Sun – 10

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42. Zhi Qiao Li - Moonlit Ocean Rock - 15
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43. Veni Mehrotra - Pure Nature - 15
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40. Zhenya Voitiv – Artwork - 15
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41. Phoebe Bigmore Wallace - Fireflies in the Mid-Summer Evening – 10
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  1. Sonia White – Shelter - 17

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SCHOOL LOCATIONS OF WINNERS

RESULTS DETAILS

The geographic distribution of participants in UKAIN presents a rich tapestry of representation across the UK. The largest group resides in London, with a percentage of 20.3%, followed by a 15.7% participation from South East. Other parts are also relatively even: The East of England, the South West and the North West are evenly well represented, accounting for 8%, 8.9% and 9.9%. There is roughly a 6% to 8% participation rate from East of England, West Midlands, East Midlands Yorkshire and the Humber, and it also has representations from Wales, Northern Ireland and Northeast with an average percentage of 3%.

The distribution demonstrates that the competition has managed to attract people from a diverse array of regions. This reflects UKAIN’s broad reach and its success in engaging a wide cross-section of the UK’s youth, promoting inclusivity, and celebrating hope and change nationwide.

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North East
15.7% 8.9%
North West
Yorkshire and the Humber
East Midlands
Where do you live? 20.3%
West Midlands
10.7%
East of England
London
8%
South East
Yes
No
Following the instructions - YES
Yes When it eventually went through!
Did you find it
easy to submit? 98.6% We had issues but did manage via email
in the end so it was no problem at all
It had it’s challenges
Art teacher submitted
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The majority found it easy to submit their entries, which speaks highly of UKAIN’s userfriendliness and efficiency. Others also found it easy to submit after following the instructions carefully or contacting us via email. This showcases UKAIN’s aim to create a hyper-inclusive competition with no barriers. It should be noted that the option of “Art teacher submission” indicates a group submission rather than the difficulty level during the submission process.

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STATISTICS

Reason to take part

A substantial 95.5% are drawn by their passion for art and creating artwork, which underscores the fundamental artistic allure of the competition. Moreover, 30.2% of the participants are intrigued by the unique opportunity to be involved in a viral music video, and 27% are motivated by the educational aspect of learning about Nelson Mandela and South African history, which is closely linked with UKAIN’s theme and initiative.

Further, 19.4% see participation as a strategic move to enhance their career prospects or strengthen their academic credentials. It is also delightful to see 41.7% of the participants desiring to make social impacts and changes through art. Many more express motivations in their own words. These motivations collectively illustrate the competition’s ability to attract diverse individuals who see the event as a platform for personal growth, artistic expression, educational enrichment, and social activism.

Participation

This reveals a vibrant diversity in age range. The largest group comprises 9 to 11 year olds, making up 27.8% of the responses, closely followed by those aged 12 to 14 at 26.9%. The presence of 15 to 17 year olds at 23.3% indicates active involvement from older students, while younger children aged 6 to 8 form a significant 16.2% of the participant pool. The diversity of participation from early childhood to late adolescence reflects UKAIN’s broad appeal.

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1-5
16.2%
6-8
26.9%
9-11
12-14
Your Age / 23.3%
15-17
age of your students
10-13
27.8%
Ages 13 and 10
12.15 and 15.17
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STATISTICS

Inclusivity

The data demonstrates UKAIN’s commendable outreach to those who are neurodiverse and have disabilities. 11% identify as having a disability or accessibility needs, and 12.4% identify as neurodiverse. These statistics reflect UKAIN’s proactive stance in creating an accessible and supportive environment for all participants, championing diversity and inclusivity.

Compared to people in general, would you describe yourself as coming from a lower socio-economic background?

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26%
Yes
No
44.5%
Don’t Know
13.5% Prefer not to say
16%
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The statistics show a strong commitment to engaging participants from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and educational settings. Approximately 26% self-identify as coming from a lower socio-economic background. It underscores UKAIN’s outreach to communities often underrepresented in the arts. 34.2% of the participants have been eligible for free school meals, a key indicator of economic disadvantage.

It illustrates a successful outreach to those facing financial barriers to cultural and artistic activities. The majority of 70.1% attend state-funded schools, including grammar schools. This indicates the competition’s broad reach across the public education sector, typically catering to a wider socio-economic spectrum than independent/private schools.

Together, these statistics paint a picture of a competition that encourages artistic expression among the youth and actively works to remove barriers to entry for those from less privileged backgrounds. UKAIN is making strides towards creating a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable platform for young people across the UK to engage with art and express their perspectives on nature and hope.

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UKAIN PRESENTS: TWO WORKSHOPS UK ART IN NATURE FOR ICANDANCE

When art meets movement

23rd March Emmanuel Church of England Primary School

Dancers from icandance found joy and expression with Mark’s guidance, enhancing their artistic sensibility which later influenced their art creation.

A big special thank to choreographer Mark Baldwin in enhancing the participants’ experience and a thank you to icandance and Juliet Diener for their collaboration in making the workshop a success.

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UK Art in Nature for Inneri - Create Art as Family

13th April The Africa Centre

A vibrant day dedicated to fostering familial engagement. This workshop was a collaboration between UK Art in Nature and Inneri, where parents create artworks with their children. Henderson Murray’s lively entertainment added a memorable flair to the workshop.

Special recognition to our young artists Bailey, Texas, Ibrahim, Akeyla, Naomi, and Jemiah for their outstanding creativity and enthusiasm.

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CASE STUDIES

The story of Chapman Shum: Seeing hope with inner eyes

Chapman Shum was born blind due to a rare, mysterious condition. He also grapples with autism, learning difficulties, and a speech disorder, casting a shadow of uncertainty over his life, much like the intricate chaos of his painting.

For Chapman, the painting represents freedom, a testament to the transformative power of hope, resonating deeply with the theme of UKAIN. The painting embodies a riot of colours splashed across the canvas, mirroring the natural world’s complexity and beauty. His condition seemingly creates a life as intricate and unpredictable as the patterns on his canvas. Yet, just as nature finds a way to adapt and flourish, Chapman channels his sensory experiences into visual expressions, crafting a vibrant tapestry that speaks to the resiliency of the human spirit. His art stands as a beacon of possibility, embodying Mandela’s vision that barriers can be overcome and that a better, inclusive future can be painted by those who dare to dream.

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Spring Hill High School: Hope for SEN students

Spring Hill High School is a SEN school based in Birmingham, Erdington. Six students have participated in activities based around nature, all demonstrating brilliantly the theme of nature and hope. As a school that accommodates the unique needs of vulnerable students, many of whom live in care, the submissions do not share their last names as a form of protection. However, through their mature artworks with incredible qualities, the significance of personal expression has been iterated. Again, their engagement is a testament to Sisters Grimm’s commitment to integrating hope with nature and art.

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Homely Learning: Nurturing the neurodivergent

Homely Learning is a non-profit innovative education setting based in Llangors, Wales, beginning their teaching in 2021 in response to the growing demand for neurodivergent and neurotypical children in their local community who are/were struggling to survive and thrive in a busy mainstream education environment. Many of the children who attend Homely Learning are diagnosed or are awaiting a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder or ADHD.

In such circumstances, UKAIN serves as a vibrant platform for nurturing children’s creative expressions from Homely Learning, particularly by embracing their unique perspectives on the world around them. The theme “Hope - Unthinkable Change Can Happen” resonates profoundly with the ethos of Homely Learning, a setting that caters to the needs of neurodivergent and neurotypical children alike.

The art submissions represent personal journeys and the transformative growth these children experience through the school’s supportive and innovative educational approach. For instance, “Under the Mushroom”, a brilliant collage by Otto Lyderson, showcases a rich, tactile world that celebrates their detailed, unique perspective. We usually see mushrooms as tiny, affiliated to a big tree. Still, this picture illustrates the possibility that mushrooms per se can be the vast tree - nurturing hope and changes embedded in other creatures in the image.

Under the Mushroom by Otto Lyderson

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HEAR WHAT THE WINNERS SAY

This is my first try at oil painting. I love to look at the coast line and wanted to challenge myself with a landscape painting. I really felt the oils were good for creating the textures and movement of the breeze on the coastal habitat. I loved picking out all the greens and blues and creating a 3D effect in the clouds.

Elizabeth Gemmill

As a lover of texture in oil paintings, I enjoy creating depth through layers and brushstrokes, although in this piece I actually used a hair comb to incorporate the shapes in the clouds. Each stroke adds dimension and brings the paint to life. Wiktoria Karpinska

I love creating works which speak on my feelings and use imagery of various living creatures, bugs and spiders and butterflies are constantly present in my work and I think we should appreciate them way more than we do.

Sonia White

In “unspoken colours”, each brushstroke on the canvas tells a tale of emotions and narratives that can’t be expressed through words. The vibrant hues of nature’s beauty come alive, creating a serene scene of trees and flowers. As the colours intertwine and dance, they reveal the hidden stories and tranquility that lie within nature’s embrace.

Simona

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I really enjoyed sketching, painting and embroidering this piece, Nature has always been a muse for me and I love to paint flowers. This piece was inspired by a photo I took at the Eden Project (Cornwall) when on holiday, and I made it hoping to show the beauty of nature. This especially shows this because a flower like this would not usually grow in the UK but the domes at the Eden project allow it to grow here, which I think is beautiful.

Skyler Gare

I love painting. I am a self learner. I like to try different art forms. In this painting, I have visualised a cold weather after the sunset through my eyes.

Varsha Parthiban

Further capturing the spirit of the UK, focusing on light and weather to capture the ambience and landscape special to the UK. Jessie Sun

This piece was inspired by my love for the beauty of nature. We often find ourselves driving down to Dorking just to relish the beautiful view that Mother Nature offers us. My family has always been a great admirer of art and the most beautiful painting to us is the purity and beauty in the masterpiece that nature had gifted us.

Veni Mehrotra

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NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

1. Accounting Convention

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have been prepared in accordance with Guidance issued by the Charity Commission and comply with the Charities Act 2011, The Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Constitution of The Sisters Grimm Charitable Trust ("the charity")

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognized at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.

The Sisters Grimm Charitable Trust constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102 The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ("CIO") registered in England and Wales and the address of its registered office is Number 1 Business Centre, 1 Alvin Street, GLOUCESTER, Gll 3EJ

2. Cash Funds

All funds held by the charity are unrestricted funds held for the purpose of fulfilling the charitable objects of the charity and paying governance costs.

3. Related party transactions

During the year, the charity received £0.00 and paid out £60 for administrative expenses Total costs paid by Sisters Grimm Ltd for impact programme UK Art In Nature = £150,000.00

For more information contact: pietra.ella@sisters-grimm.co.uk www.sisters-grimm.co.uk

These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on July 1st 2024 and signed on their behalf by Eibhlish Flemming

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