Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date 01 12 Period end date 11 2022 2023 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name STEM in the Community Other names charity is known by Registsred charity number (if any) 1175003 Charity's principal address 7 St. Margaret's Road, Hanwell, London. Postcode W7 2PL Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Office (if any) Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Tom McGiff James Graham Jeremy King Jim Bristow Chair Amanda Rutkowski 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example. any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear None TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address None Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members (Optional infonnation) None. Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts Constitution adopted 5th October 2017 Type of governing document How the charity is constituted Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods Trustees are appointed or reappointed by trustees at trustee meetings. Additional governance issues (Optional infonnation) All trustees give their time as Trustees on a voluntary basis and re1ve no renumeration or other benefits for that time. The induction and training of Trustees is based on the information and videos from The Charity Commission and The Foundation for Social Improvement websites. Only one trustee, Jeremy King has been directly involved in delivery of the STEM activities. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees- the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; relationship with any related parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. There is a child protection policy in place, current Disclosure and Baring servi Checks are required for all those associated with Sitc who have the potential to work with vulnerable people. Where volunteers work with Sitc but are arranged through other volunteer organisations we depend on the other organisations own child protection policy and checks. Section C Ob"ectives and activities STEM in the Community's charitable purpose is to advance (promote, sustain, and increase the knowledge ofj the education of young people in the subjects of Scien, Technology, Engineering and Maths (also known as STEM) In addition it is to advance the education of young people in life-long & social skills such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, resilience & time management. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012
In undertaking the activities, the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charrty Commission on public benefit, they have carried out this duty at the trustee meetings. STEM Activities The actual activities delivered are chosen by the school, youth group, voluntary or apprenti organisation to best suit & benefit their young people's (the public) needs and are tailored to the age group and are designed to engage them in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in a fun hands-on practical way. The activities are designed to bring the subject alive for the young people. The activity will help the young people understand why they are taught Scien, Technology and Maths and how those subjects are applied in the real actual world around them. In addition, the activities benefit the young people by developing their self-confiden, social and life skills such as Creativity, Teamwork, Cooperation, Problem Solving, Time management etc. It is very interesting to note how lockdowns and the whole covid experience has set back young people's uptake of these skills. These skills can be referred to as Transferable skills, which they will need to transfer between their likely four separate careers that they will have over their working life of fifty plus years! If the group are in the late primary school years the activities help in their secondary ready socialisation. The young people are encouraged, at an age-appropriate level, to think about their future and to consider how they could use their newfound STEM knowledge in their future employment. Thus, raising the young people's aspirations and ambition for their future lives and increasing their knowledge of STEM based careers with their diversity and availability. 3870 students (ranging in age from 5 to 15), apprentices, scouts and teachers, members of the public, have benefitted from taking part in STEM activities, during this reporting year. This equates to approximately 7700 hours of practical hands-on activities, meeting the charity's objectives. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance Ssued by the Charity ommission on public benefit) Additional detsils of objectives and activities (Optional information) TAR March 2012
Policy on programmes run. Schools/Apprentice/Youth organisations chose which STEM activity, from over 89 on offer, to suit their age group and their young people's needs. By working in multiple schools and working with complete year groups we ensure that those participating and benefitting represent a true cross section of the populationlpublic of the area covered. Therefore, there is no bias related to their personal background, cirCumstans, faith, gender, ra. Contribution made by volunteers. We have set up an informal partnership with some local volunteer library and scout groups, where we provide STEM activities, equipment, the required materials and training. The volunteers then run the STEM activities with young members of the public within the library on open days and on set STEM days or the scout hut. We assisted the scout group to run a STEM stand at a camival to raise funds and awareness of their scout hut refurbishment. At a school event open to other local schools, we had volunteer sixth form students to help. At a public event we have had volunteer police cadets assisting. Using volunteers has greatly increased the number of the public who we have been able to engage in STEM practical hands-on activities. Policy on grant making and investmenL Sitc do not make any grants. Sitc do not make investments. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking. policy programme related investment. contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Achievements STEM in the Community in this period has received funding from 22 different organisations to deliver Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) hands on practical activities. Activities Fifteen different STEM activities were delivered to young people aged from 5 to 15. STEM activities ranged from Shelter making to making a Moving Toy. In the STIXX Shelters activity the students use a STIXX machine to roll six sheets of newspaper into a solid rod 60 cm long. The students in teams of six design then construct a Shelter large enough for all six to get into at the same time. They use reusable cable ties to fix the STIXX rods together and so at the end the structures can be dismantled, the newspaper STIXX recycled, and the cable ties reused. In this way the complete construction cycle can be experienced in the school hall. In addition to reinforcing their knowledge of strong structures, the students practiced their STEM skills and used a variety of life skills including creativity, teamwork, communication, cooperation, problem solving, time management, decision making, resilience, adaptability and enterprise. In the Moving Toys the students learn about toys from history before small motors and computers and how Levers, Pulleys and CAMS can be used to make toys move. The students individually then make and keep a Victorian Woodpecker. Outcomes Where projected outcomes were required in the funding applications, all outcomes were exceeded. On completion of some of the projects, where requested by the funder, the impact was evaluated, 100 % of the teachers said that the activities greatly benefitted their students in an enjoyable context and that they would recommend the activity to other teachers. Project Reports Where funding organisations have required reports, these have been completed, on application to the charity, we would be more than happy to email the full report on the activities delivered, the detailed objectives and the evaluated results. Future Plans Further grants will be applied for, to continue developing young people's knowledge, understanding, engagement with and enjoyment of STEM. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review All funding reiVed was for specific STEM activity projects and that is what the funds were spent on. We do not see this changing. It is not intended to build up reserves. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit None. In the same way we do not intend to build up reserves it is not intended to run any fundslprojects in deficit. Further financial review details (Optional information) Funding this year has come from 22 different organisations. 100 % of funding has been spent on running STEM activities. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration 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) Jeremy Kin Chair m McGiff Trustee Date 12103124 Dated Amanda Rutkowski Trustee Dated TAR March 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES STEM In the Community (1175003) Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from To 01112r2022 30111 r2023 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts 22 payees 17,516 20,937 Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). None Sub total 17,516 A3 Payments Staff costs Travel costs Materials and Equipment Repairs and Maintenance Administartion and postage 12,260 405 1,561 1,000 2.300 13,300 3,369 600 3,400 Sub total 17,516 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) Sub total Net of receiptsl(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end ££££a CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 1210312024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ End(Yrnent funds to nest £ B1 Cash funds Total cash funds (agree balances with rlS and payments account(s)) Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Detail None Fund to which asset belo Det ils Cost (optional) Current value tional B3 Investsnent assets None Fund to which asset belon Details None Cost (optional) Current value tional B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to which relates Amount due tional When due tional tails None B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Print Name Date of roval Signature Tom McGiff Amanda Rutkowski 1210312024 1310312024 Jeremy King 12103r2024 12103r2024 CCXX R2 accounts (SS)