Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1.04.2022 To 31.03.2023
Charity name: The New Genesis Foundation
Charity registration number: 1174280
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The promotion of religious harmony for the benefit of the public, particularly but not exclusively young people, by: (a) educating the public in different religious beliefs including an awareness of their distinctive features and their common ground (b) promoting knowledge and mutual understanding and respect of the beliefs and practices of different religious faiths. |
| 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 |
Our work to meet the requirements of the public benefit guidance consisted of providing and disseminating information in the form of books, articles and internet. Our main activities included: 1.Further work on the New Genesis Foundation website which is used to promote knowledge of different beliefs. a) Adding articles to the website which was done by a volunteer. 2. Working on a new book “ In search of unknown”. This book will provide information about the development of hypotheses proposed in other books published by the New Genesis Foundation. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees are aware of the public benefits guidance and their action complied with this guidance. We provide information to the general public which provides a new approach to the issues of genesis covered by different beliefs. This new understanding should provide common grounds for discussion and as such should reduce tension caused by different interpretations of genesis. The trustees make sure that this information is available to everybody free of charge. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | The charity website has been expanded which will help to disseminate information to the wider public. This information is provided free of charge. The beneficiaries will learn about different approaches to controversial issues such as genesis. This should help them to learn about the scientific point of view on this topic and to familiarise them with different approaches to this issue. A draft of a new book “In search of unknown” has been written. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the financial period we have ample funds (£2103) to continue our activities in the next year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees decided to hold small reserves to cover various expenses in case any fundraised funds will be delayed. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue. |
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 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | New trustees are selected and appointed by the existing trustees. (1) Apart from the first charity trustees, every appointed trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. (2) In selecting individuals for appointment as appointed charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The New Genesis Foundation |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1174280 |
| Charity’s principal address | 74 Alphington Avenue Frimley, Camberley, Surrey GU16 8LY |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Wojciech Kulczyk | Chair | ||||
| Katherine Sims-Williams | Secretary | ||||
| Christopher Harley | Treasurer | ||||
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Wojciech Konrad Kulczyk Full name(s) Wojciech Konrad Kulczyk
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 16.11.2023
| CharityName: | The New Genesis Foundation |
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| CharityNumber: | 1174280 |
Receipts and Payments Accounts
For the period: 01/04/2022
To: 31/03/2023
Section A - Receipts and Payments
| A1 - Receipts Donation HMRC Gift Aid Published Book Royalties Sub total A2 - Asset and investment sales etc. Total receipts A3 - Payments Book Publishingand Printing Promotional Costs Website domain & host General Costs Sub total A4 - Asset and Investment Purchases etc. Total payments Net of receipts / (payments) A5 Transfer between funds A6 Cash Funds last year end Cash Funds this year end |
Unrestricted Funds Whole £ |
Unrestricted Funds Whole £ |
Restricted Funds Whole £ |
Restricted Funds Whole £ |
Total Funds Whole £ |
Total Funds Whole £ |
Last Year Whole £ |
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| 86 | - | 86 | - | ||||
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| 86 | - | 86 | - | ||||
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| 2,017 | - | 2,017 | - | ||||
| 2,103 | - | 2,103 | - |
Charity Name: The New Genesis Foundation Charity Number: 1174280
Receipts and Payments Accounts
For the period: 01/04/2022
To: 31/03/2023
Section B - Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Categories Details Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Whole £ Whole £ B1 - Cash Funds Cash at Bank 2,103 - - - Total Cash Funds 2,103 - - - B2 - Other monetary assets - - Funds to which Cost Current asset belongs Value B3 - Investment assets - - - - Funds to which Cost Current asset belongs Value B4 - Assets retained for the - - - - charity's own use Funds to which Amount When Liability relates Due Due B5 - Liabilities - - - -