Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2020 Period start date To 31/03/2021 Period end date
Charity name: Genisys
Charity registration number: 1166761
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance in life and help young people aged 18-25 through providing grants, support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. |
| 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 |
Speaking in colleges, sixth forms, universities and workplaces. Offering one-to-one support and counselling. Internship days |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | I confirm that the trustees have had the guidance issued by the Charity Commission |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Assisted in developing the skills of interns in the creative sector. |
| Other |
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 | Interns through Genisys have developed numerous skills, specifically in the film and TV sector and have gone on to work at prestigious companies. Two relevant examples are Apple TV+ and Ogilvy. |
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 | Monies were not generated due to the COVID pandemic but we still provided aid through online talks and internships. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | Josh Wilson appoints trustees |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | GENISYS |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1166761 |
| Charity’s principal address |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year Nam e of pers on (or bod y) entit led to app oint trust ee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSH WILSON | |||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Josh Wilson
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A |
|---|---|
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | |||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) JOSHUA WILSON Position (eg Secretary, CHAIR Chair, etc) Date 19/01/2022
Charity Commission Annual Return 2020
GENISYS
Charity registration number: 1166761
Submitted on 19/01/2022
Most of the information you give in this form will become publicly available on the Register of Charities. Any field that the Charity Commission will not display will be clearly marked.
This document is a record of the information provided in the Annual Return 2020. This document was submitted online by Josh Wilson on 19/01/2022 Do not send a printed copy of this document to the Charity Commission.
PART A - Charity information
Financial period
Financial period end date
01/04/2020
When is your next financial period end date after this one?
31/03/2021
Income and spending
Income £
£0 Spending £ £0
Operating outside England and Wales
Did your charity operate outside England and Wales during the financial period covered by this annual return?
No, the charity did not operate outside England and Wales in this financial period
Charity governance
How many UK volunteers, excluding trustees, did the charity have during this financial period? 2
Does your charity own or lease any land or buildings?
No, the charity does not own or lease any land or buildings
We currently have no active linked (subsidiary or constituent) charities associated with this charity. If this is incorrect please see our guidance on linking charities for administrative purposes.
Policies
Does the charity have a risk management policy?
Yes
Does the charity have a written investment policy?
Yes
Does the charity have a written safeguarding policy?
Yes
Does the charity have a conflict of interest policy?
Yes
Does the charity have a policy for managing volunteers?
Yes
Does the charity have written policies in handling complaints? Yes
Does the charity have written policies on paying staff?
Not applicable
Has your charity reviewed its financial controls during the reporting year?
Yes, your charity has reviewed its financial controls during the reporting year
Regulators
Is your charity regulated by any of the following regulator(s) and/or registered with any of the following registrars? No
Please tick any organisations in the following list which you are registered with or regulated
by Finance and funding
During the financial period of this annual return, how much did the charity receive from:
Contracts from central or local government to deliver services £ £0
Grants from central or local government £
£0
Does your charity raise funds from the public?
No, the charity does not raise funds from the public
Was your charity recognised by HMRC for Gift Aid during the last 12 months?
No, the charity was not recognised by HMRC for Gift Aid
Does the charity have a trading subsidiary?
No, the charity does not have a trading subsidiary
Is grant making the main way your charity carries out its purposes?
Yes, grant making is the main way the charity carries out its purposes
Does the charity pay one or more of its trustees for acting as a trustee of the charity?
No, the charity does not pay any trustees for acting as a trustee of the charity
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Submitted on behalf of all the charity trustees by:
Person making declaration
Date of declaration
19/01/2022
Title
Mr
Full name
Josh Wilson
Daytime telephone number
+447429641041
Email Address
joshbvwilson@gmail.com