**Trustees' Annual Report for the period** Period start date Period end date **01 12 2024 30 11 2025** **From To** ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** STEM in the Community **Other names charity is known by** 1175003 **Charity's principal address** 7 St. Margaret’s Road, Hanwell, London. **Postcode W7 2PL** ~~—~~ **Registered charity number (if any)** 1175003 **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any)** 1 Tom McGiff 2 James Graham 3 Jeremy King Chair 4 Jim Bristow 5 Amanda Rutkowski 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ~~Oe~~ **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole year** None March **2012** **TAR** 1 ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** |**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**| |---|---|---|---| |**Type of adviser**
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Type of governing document
(eg. trust deed, constitution)
Constitution adopted 5thOctober 2017
How the charity is constituted
(eg. trust, association, company)
Incorporated Organisation
Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Trustees are appointed or reappointed by other trustees at trustee
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Constitution adopted 5thOctober 2017|| |||
Incorporated Organisation|| |||
Trustees are appointed or reappointed by other trustees at trustee
meetings.|| ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** All trustees give their time as Trustees on a voluntary basis and receive no You **may choose** to include renumeration or other benefits for that time. additional information, where The induction and training of Trustees is based on the information, relevant, about: newsletters and videos from The Charity Commission. • policies and procedures Only one trustee, Jeremy King has been directly involved in the delivery of adopted for the induction and the STEM activities. He is paid for the delivery aspect through an annual written agreement, in accordance with The Charity Commission training of trustees; guidelines. - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - There is a child protection policy in place, current Disclosure and Baring Service 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 organisation’s own child protection policy and checks. - relationship with any related parties; - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document** STEM in the Community’s charitable purpose is to advance (promote, sustain, and increase the knowledge of) the education of young people in the subjects of Science, 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. March **2012** **TAR** 2 In undertaking the activities, the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity 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 apprentice 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. **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 issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)** The activities are designed to bring the subject alive for the young people. The activity will help young people understand why they are taught Science, 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-confidence, social and life skills such as Creativity, Teamwork, Cooperation, Problem Solving, Time management etc. It is 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 school ready’ socialisation skills. 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 the career’s diversity and availability. 2870 students (ranging in age from 5 to 15) and numerous scouts, guides and other members of the public, have benefitted from taking part in STEM activities, during this reporting year. This equates to approximately 6900 hours of practical hands-on activities, meeting the charity’s objectives. ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** March **2012** **TAR** 3 ## **Policy on programmes run.** Schools/Youth organisations chose which STEM activity, from over 90 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 population/public of the area covered. Therefore, there is no bias related to their personal background, circumstances, faith, gender, race. ## **Contribution made by volunteers** . You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. We have set up informal partnerships with some local volunteer library, guide 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/guide premises. We aided a scout group with their scout hut refurbishment by assisting them with fund raising applications and providing advice on the refurbish process and work sequences. This, once complete, will improve the conditions and capacity that these members of the public can be educated in life-long skills 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 investment.** SitC do not make any grants. SitC do not make investments. ## Section D Achievements and performance March **2012** **TAR** 4 ## 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 20 different organisations to deliver Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) hands on practical activities. Engineering is all about solving real-world problems, using Science, Maths and DT. ## **Activities** Twelve different STEM activities (three detailed below) were delivered to young people aged from 5 to 15. **Shelters** (delivered 29 times) In this exciting challenge, the participants take on the role of Civil Engineers. In teams of six they are tasked with creating a giant full-sized 3D shelter for the whole team to get into at the same time, using only newspaper and reusable cable ties, in a limited time. They use a hand operated STIXX machine to transform paper into sturdy building rods. They work through every step of a real construction project – from design to build, use to demolition – they’ll need strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving and time management skills. For those who finished early, the challenges continued with opportunities to innovate doors that open, additional compartments, and more. A brilliant blend of brains, creativity and collaboration! ## **Electronic and Electrical Control** (delivered 13 times) In this activity young people work as Electronic and Electrical Engineers with some Mechanical Engineering aspects. They design and build an increasingly complex electrical and electronic control system. Working in pairs they start by making their own pressure switch and use this to control a pre-made electrical buggy to perform four tasks. Using a slide switch, there are then three more tasks of increasing complexity. After the last task the buggy should be traveling automatically backwards and forwards between two fixed objects. Using an on-board computer there are a further four tasks where a programme is built up on the computer to control the buggy to start and stop at specific places. For the twelfth challenge three ‘stations’ are laid out, the buggy needs to be programmed to start at station A, stop at station B briefly, go on to C then return to B & A, all automatically. This activity is modelled on the driverless underground Tracked Transit at Heathrow that transports passengers from Terminal 5A, to 5B to 5C, stopping on its return. Other switches and tasks are available to those who would like to solve March **2012** **TAR** 5 Section D Achievements and performance additional challenges. This immersive experience blends creativity, technology and engineering expertise – all in a day’s work for tomorrow’s engineers! **Rocket Cars** (delivered twice) An A4 sheet of paper is wrapped round a plastic tube to make the chassis. Axles and wheels are then fixed to the chassis. Cars are customised by adding fins, air spoilers etc. The cars are launched by the students using their hands to push down on a two-litre bottle attached to the plastic tube, the air rushing out pushes the rocket car along the floor for distances of up to 10 metres. The cars are decorated and knockout races organised, the winner being the one that has travelled the furthest in a straight line. March **2012** **TAR** 6 Section D Achievements and performance In all activities in addition to reinforcing their knowledge of STEM in a very practical way, the students will also have used a variety of life and social skills including creativity, teamwork, communication, cooperation, problem solving, time management, decision making, resilience, adaptability and enterprise. ## **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. March **2012** **TAR** 7 Section E Financial review All funding received 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 inforniation) Funding this year has come from 20 different organisations. 1000/0 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) Amanda Rutkowski Tom McGiff Trustee Trustee Date (0 101126 Dated ejl 101126 Jeremy King Chair Dated 29112125 TAR March 2012 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES STEM in the Community (1175003) Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from To 01112r2024 30111 r2025 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 20 payees 16,675 16,6T5 16,004 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). None A3 Payments Staff costs Travel costs Materials and Equipment Repairs and Maintenance Administartion and postage 13,980 922 673 900 300 13,980 922 11,780 893 300 1,035 900 300 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 1310112026 Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ B1 Cash funds None Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ ail None Fund to which asset belon Cost (optional) Current value tional B3 Investment assets None Fund to which asset belon Cost (optional) Current value tional B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use None Fund to which liabili relates Amount due tional When due tional B5 Liabilities None Signed by trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of roval TlJ!,11 Tom McGiff Amanda Rutkowski Oq1011202E 0 101120 Jeremy King 2911212025 CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 2911212025