## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From** 02/01/2022 - 01/01/2023 ## **Charity name: Oxford Neurological Society** ## **Charity registration number: 1165235** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|Promoting the knowledge of neurological
sciences among the general public, providing a
platform for research sharing and exchange for
scientists and clinicians and campaigning for
evidence-based approach in clinical medicine,
research and public health policies| |Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|**Despite facing challenges due to**
**decreased activity post-pandemic and**
**increased workloads for our members,**
**our charity has continued to deliver**
**significant public benefit. We've provided**
**mentorship and guidance to students and**
**early career researchers, championed**
**their work, and facilitated knowledge**
**sharing through our platform, all in**
**support of our core goals of promoting**
**neurological science awareness,**
**fostering research collaboration, and**
**advocating for evidence-based practices**
**in medicine and public health policy.**| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|**Yes**| |**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements||where relevant about:| ||SORP reference|| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|**The Trustees have decided not to make**
**any grants or pursue any fundraising at**
**present.**| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|**N/A**| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|**Our work was made possible in part by**
**our dedicated volunteers who provided**
**invaluable support to our members. They**
**facilitated networking opportunities,**
**offered advice on healthcare**
**entrepreneurship, clinical careers, and**
**international collaborations. Their**
**contributions were instrumental in**
**empowering our members and furthering**
**our mission, especially during a period of**
**increased workload.**| |---|---|---| |Other||**N/A**| |||| ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|**Our main achievement has been the**
**continuing success of our mentorship**
**programme, as evidenced by positive**
**feedback from mentors and mentees. The**
**programme connects students from**
**underrepresented backgrounds with**
**clinicians and scientists from different**
**countries, fostering a more diverse and**
**inclusive future for the field of neurology.**
**Some mentees secured placements in**
**residency programs, received healthcare**
**entrepreneurship awards, and**
**significantly improved their scientific**
**projects. By supporting the next**
**generation of scientists and clinicians,**
**our activities contribute to a more**
**knowledgeable and well-equipped**
**workforce tackling neurological**
**challenges. This, in turn, benefits society**
**as a whole by leading to advancements in**
**diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately,**
**improved patient outcomes.**| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |||| |---|---|---| |Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|| |---|---|---| |Other||| ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|**The trustees are satisfied with the current**
**financial circumstances.**| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**The funds will not be spent or increased**
**in the foreseeable future**| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**All (£295)**| |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|**N/A**| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may 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 description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|| |Other||| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |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|**CIO**| |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|**Appointed and elected**| |||| **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and Para 1.51
training of trustees
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider Para 1.51
network with which the
charity works
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**year **|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Dr Max Brzezicki|President||| ||Dr Przemyslaw
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