2024-03-31-accounts

SHEFFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT

(SEM)

(REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER – 1166426)

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024

Contents Page

Trustees Annual Report 2 – 9 Examiners Report 10

Statement of Financial Activities 11

Balance Sheet 12 Notes to the Accounts 13

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SEM TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT MARCH 2023 – APRIL 2024

SHEFFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT (SEM)

Trustees Annual Report for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

Charity’s Full Name

Sheffield Environmental Movement

Trustees

Mahmood Hussain – Chair

Marcella Daye – Vice Chair

Horum Dean

Johanne Gilroy

Principal Contact Address

Unit Ca, Sheaf Bank Business Park, 20 Prospect Row, Sheffield, S2 3EN

Independent Examiner

Claringbolds Accountancy Services

111 Haigh Moor Way, Swallownest, Sheffield, S26 4SG

Governing Document

Sheffield Environmental Movement with registered charity number 1166426 was registered on 7[th] April 2016 and is governed by a CIO – Foundation dated 7[th] April 2016.

Organisation and Management

The overall management of the charity is the responsibility of the trustees who are elected under the terms of the governing document. Day to day project activity of the charity is managed and carried out by volunteers.

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Sheffield Environmental Movement (SEM)

Trustees Annual Report for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

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SEM Trustees Annual Report 2023/2024

SEM’s charitable objects, mission, vision, values and core activities Objects

The Charity's objects as set out in SEM's governing document are: 'To promote and advance the health, wellbeing and education of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic people & Refugees (BAMER) by facilitating access to and participation in environmental activities'.

Mission

To help improve the quality of life, health, and wellbeing of primarily Black Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugees (BAMER) in the natural environment.

Vision

1. A broker between BAMER communities and environmental organisations to increase access and participation in the natural environment.

2. An advocate of the environment as a key to health and wellbeing via strong links with external agencies.

3. The deliverer of a regular programme of activities in the natural environment that promote the mental and physical health of people.

4. A strong organisation with robust policies and procedures and a sound long-term funding strategy.

Values underpinning this vision.

• The environment is a source of sustenance for the health and well-being of everyone.

• People from all walks of life have a right of access to a clean, healthy environment.

• Culturally sensitive approaches are required in engaging marginalised communities.

Vision delivered via the following core activities.

1. Having sufficient organisational capacity to deliver the aims and objectives.

2. Organising and delivering a range of outdoor and indoor workshops enabling access to local green spaces and the wider countryside.

3. Delivering educational courses on environmental issues.

4. Supporting minoritized groups to navigate barriers accessing environmental opportunities.

5. Providing routes into volunteering, paid employment and involvement with environmental stewardship and active citizenship.

6. Providing advice and people development to environmental organisations and other bodies on how to engage with BAMER groups.

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Overview of SEM’s work in 2023/24

Introduction:

Throughout the year, Sheffield Environmental Movement (SEM) provided vital environmental services for African, Asian and Minoritized groups as well as forging partnerships within the environmental sector. The sterling work of the CEO was recognised with the award of the Order of the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2023 King’s New Year’s Honours list for services to the environment and South Yorkshire.

SEM leads on the delivery of environmental provision including:

• promotion of the health and wellbeing of its beneficiaries,

• environmental stewardship which supports efforts by Natural England to deliver nature recovery.

• environmental information and education about the ecological and cultural history of the English landscape

• play pivotal role making input into policies and strategies of various environmental organisations that are keen to promote inclusion, equality, and diversity.

To enable African, Asian and, Minoritized groups (AAMG) to have sense of belonging in these landscapes and enjoy leisure and recreation for health and wellbeing.

Collaboration

SEM advocates on behalf of those sections of society without a voice in the environmental decision-making process. The organisation is a member of the ‘Everyone’s Environment’ a collaboration of 80 social and environmental charities currently co-ordinated by the New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) committed to making sure environmental policy better reflects needs of different social groups.

SEM contributes to evolving Government frameworks to ensure equitable distribution of the costs and benefits of environmental policies. SEM is a member of the Green Social Prescribing Advisory Committee which aims to promote nature-based activities as part of supporting crossgovernment policy with regards to the social context. Its role, articulating the lived experiences of (AAMG) in relation to access to nature-based activities offered by General Practitioners (GPs). Green Social Prescribing (GSP) is regarded as an alternative to prescribing antidepressants.

The following is a sample of the types of collaboration activities:

• invitation to the launch of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s 10-Year Strategy Review in London. The Strategy Review is aimed at addressing the deficit in heritage provision among communities that have historically been underrepresented and how grassroots charities can be brought on board.

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• working with Groundwork Trust UK to participate in the Outdoors Citizens discussions aimed at how as UK citizens people can be actively involved in citizen science activities.

• keynote at the 91[st] Kinder Mass Trespass held at Hayfield House, Edale, Peak District National Park, commemorating the 1932 Kinder Mass Trespass.

• participated in the Future Countryside event at Hayfield House, London. The event, attended by over 200 delegates aimed at addressing the need for a better political debate on rural issues which was later featured in the Future Countryside Event Digest Report, titled, ‘Rural Solutions’. SEM was the only AAMG environmental organisation to be represented at this very high-profile event attended by the former Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rt. Honourable Therese Coffey and other high-profile officials, dignitaries and representatives from various environmental organisations, farmers, MPs, and DEFRA officials.

• participated in the DEFRA’s Air Quality Information Community Engagement consultation. DEFRA was keen to understand the impact of air pollution on people from AAMG communities. DEFRA is of the view that SEM is best placed to participate in these consultations due to its extensive experience across the sector.

• the Government’s Building Confidence in Green Recovery on net zero emissions and green jobs.

• involvement with DEFRA efforts to raise awareness of Government policies in relation to climate change, air pollution and nature recovery within the AAMG communities.

Advocacy

• launch of Save Our Wild Isles Reception at Westminster Abbey College Gardens in London. The invitation was as a result of delivering a keynote speech to the 50 members of the People’s Assembly for Nature leading to the launch of the Peoples’ Assembly Plan for Nature in July 2023.

• attendance at Natural England’s annual Parliamentary reception at the House of Lords, as part of the launch of Natural England’s Environment Improvement Plan.

• presentation to over a thousand plus Sheffield College teaching and administrative staff of the as part of their staff ‘sustainability’ development day.

• keynote at the Sisterhood Social event attended by 100 people about how the environment impacts on health & wellbeing.

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• organised guided walks for individuals from minoritized backgrounds as part of the YHA’s Walking Festival at Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland National Park, a landscape rich with the historical evidence of the history of the presence of Black people and contributions to the English landscape.

Publicity and local events

• An award ceremony was held for SEM’s CEO at Sheffield Town Hall as the recipient of His Majesty’s Medal of the Order of the British Empire in the 2023 New Year Honours’ list, in recognition of services to the UK environment and the South Yorkshire Community.

• CEO was interviewed alongside the President of the Ramblers Association on ITV Calendar News in relation to efforts at promoting access to the countryside for people from African, Asian and Minorized communities.

• featured in the Future Countryside Report’ publication (2024)

• to promote access to rural farms and farming as well as the Yorkshire Agricultural Show, featured on ITV Calendar News, BBC Look North, BBC Radio, Yorkshire Life Magazine and the Farmers Guardian Newspaper (see pictures below).

Yorkshire Life Magazine (2023)

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The Famers Guardian Newspaper (2023)

Contributors

The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation (EFF) has been instrumental in supporting the organisation’s ambitions to shape cultures within the environmental sector.

EFF recognises the critical importance of resilient funding and SEM continues to forge strong partnerships and collaborations to ensure long-term sustainability.

Impact

During this period SEM’s environmental offer reached a range of adults and young people promoting employability opportunities in green jobs and using the environmental realm to address health inequities faced by people from AAMG communities.

Through attendance at local and national events SEM has reached over 4500 people demonstrating the impact the charity is making in the environmental sector in the UK.

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‘I would like to Thank you for the opportunity of visiting the Great Yorkshire Show. It was an incredible learning experience for the us all. All the hard work of planning, organising, printing, distributing and collecting forms, endless text messages to parents and phone calls paid off, may the grace of God. Both students and staff had a great time, and we could not have asked for better company and weather.’

(Ferida)

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Sheffield Environmental Movement (SEM)

Trustees Annual Report for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

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Trustees Responsibility for Financial Statements

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements for the financial year which should give a clear view of the state of affairs of the charity.

In preparing these financial statements the Trustees are required to

• Select suitable accounting policies and apply them accordingly.

• Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charity.

The Trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and irregularities.

The Trustees have declared that they have approved the trustees report above.

Signed on behalf of the Charity Trustees

Signed Date: 22[nd] January 2025

Name: MAHMOOD HUSSAIN Position: Chair

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Sheffield Environmental Movement (SEM)

Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and the Examiner

Is the responsibility of the Trustees to maintain proper books and records and prepare the Accounts. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (Under Section 114 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examiner is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

• Examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act

• To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (Under Section 145(5)(B) of the 2011 Act)

• To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of the Independent Examiner’s Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes the review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanation from the Trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in any audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given in the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attention

1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

2. To keep appropriate accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act, and

3. To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act not been met or

4. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Date: 22.01.2025

Signed: Roy Claringbold

Claringbolds Accountancy Services

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Sheffield Environmental Movement (SEM)

Statement of Financial Activities

For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

Incoming Resources 2024 2023 Donation and Grants 145286 145286 Bank Interest 0 0 Total Incoming Resources 145286 145286 Resources Expenses O;ice Costs 3110 3796 Administrative Expenses 4162 3109 Travel Expenses 4961 3360 Event Costs 12077 5779 Sessional Work 0 0 Printing and Stationery 637 676 Computer Expenses 597 1122 Consultancy Fees and Evaluation 10108 4720 Depreciation 103 138 Wages 58191 49729 Professional Fees 8420 15303 Total Resources Expended 102366 87732 Net Incoming/(Outgoing) Resources (6881) 57554 Total Funds Brought Forward 93626 36072 Total Funds Carried Forward 86745 93626

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Sheffield Environmental Movement (SEM)

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

As at 31[st] March 2024

2024 2023 Fixed Assets Equipment 309 412 Current Assets Debtor 0 0 Cash at bank and in hand 88809 96952 89118 97364 Creditors: Amounts falling due within One Year 2064 3326 Current Assets over Current Liabilities 87054 94038 Total Net Assets 87054 94038 Represented by: Fixed Assets 309 412 Unrestricted Income 86745 93626 Restricted Income 0 0 87054 94038

The Trustees declare that they have approved the accounts above.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees:

Signed

Date: 22[nd] January 2025

Name: MAHMOOD HUSSAIN Position: Chair

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Sheffield Environmental Movement (SEM)

Notes to the Accounts

For The Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

1 Accounting Policies

(a) General

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” Statement of Recommended Practice SORP 2005) and applicable accounting standards.

(b) All material incoming resources have been included on a receivable basis i.e. they are included if the date falls within the period covered by these accounts.

2 Donation, Legacies and other similar Incoming Resources

Donations and Grants are from: 2024 2023 Patagonia 0 4489 Esmee Fairburn 88186 123460 WWF 0 2350 Uni Of Glasgow 0 6150 Awards For All 0 8837 YHA 4776 0 Yorkshire AG Society 2000 0 National Trust 523 0 Total 95485 145286

3 Unrestricted Funds

These are grants and donations received or receivable for the object of the charity without restriction as to the purpose of their application as are available as general fund.

4 Trustee Remuneration, Benefits and Expenses

Trustees received no remuneration, benefits or expenses in this period.

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