Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.04.2020 To 31.03.2021
Charity name: THE FEDERATION OF POLISH STUDENT SOCIETIES IN THE UK
Charity registration number: 1 1 6 6 7 8 5
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Our purpose is to advance education for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by providing guidance, advice and other support to polish student societies. The Federation, for example, brings together members of Polish Student Societies that are active at the UK universities. |
| 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 |
We supported the organisation of four major events that bring UK students together. Namely we we were official partners of Poland 2.0, Polish Economic Forum, UCL Leaders and XIV Congress of the Polish Students Societies at the University of Warwick (online). Preparations for the organisation of the XIV Congress of the Polish Students Societies at the University of Warwick (online) was our main activity in the reporting period 2020-2021. We also organised new editions of a mentoring scheme with the Boston Consulting Group as well as Polish City Club to increase accessibility of professional career advice among students in the UK. Furthermore, we supported all associated Polish Societies from British Universities on daily basis. We also supported students by donating to a charity that organises scholarship for students who achieve outstanding results and aspire to study in the UK. We helped to organise numerous online meetings, workshops, etc. Finally, we cooperated with a wide range of public and private institutions such as Warsaw Stock Exchange to promote internships, study programmes, development opportunities. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity |
Para 1.18 | We herby confirm that the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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Commission on public benefit
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | We supported Towarzystwo Szkół Zjednoczonego Świata (Polish UWC national committee) in order to fulfil our strategic aims. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers supported organisation of Poland 2.0, Polish Economic Forum, UCL Leaders and XIV Congress of the Polish Students Societies at the University of Warwick (online). Volunteers helped to run our social media as well. |
| 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 | 1. Preparations for XIV Congress of Polish Student Societies at the University of Cambridge – supporting University of Cambridge Polish Society in planning and organising the event. 2. Poland 2.0 2020 – supporting Imperial College Polish Society in planning and organising the event. 3. EmpowerPL – co-organising the mentoring scheme. 4. Patronage of the Transatlantic Future Leaders Exchange. 5. Polish Economic Forum 2021 – supporting LSE Polish Business Society in planning and organising the event. 6. Patronage of the Science: Polish Perspective programme. 7. Mentoring Scheme with Polish City Club. 8. Official Nominating Partner of the Leadership Academy. |
Additional information (optional)
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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 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of theperiod |
Para 1.21 | We maintained healthy finances. At the reporting date we had a sum of 6,104.20 GBP in our account. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | There were no reserves as at 31.03.2021. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We prepared a budget and stick to the financial plan. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Sponsorship from external partners. 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
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risks facing the charily 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 | Federation |
| 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 | Elected by 5 representatives from each polish society present at AGM. |
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
| Charityname | THE FEDERATION OF POLISH STUDENT SOCIETIES IN THE UK |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1 1 6 6 7 8 5 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Cam Foundry 315 Mill Road CAMBRIDGE CB1 3DL |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominik Jakub Frej | ||||
| Aleksandra Reinert | ||||
| Maciej Marcel Manka |
Until February 2021 | |||
| Ludwik Zarebski | From February2021 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets none held in this capacity Name and objects of the none charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for none safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
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
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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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Dominik Jakub Frej | ||
Trustee |
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| 13.04.2021 | ||
| 13.04.2021 |
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