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2023-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 6/4/2022 Period start date To 5/4/2023 Period end date

Charity name: Osprey Leadership Foundation Charity registration number: 1176199

Objectives and Activities

Work in the UK focussed on two key programmes, Becoming a Conservation Leader , and Evolving Conservation Leaders . Becoming a Conservation Leader (BCL) is a free online programme, designed to be as inclusive as possible. It introduces young and early career conservationists to the concept of authentic leadership, and explored the traits of truly effective leaders, and how these skills are relevant to a career in conservation. Study materials in the form of podcasts, blogs and written exercises are added to the OLF website on a weekly basis so that participants can read, listen, and complete the exercises at their own pace. A weekly online discussion is held throughout the programme. Three cohorts of BCL were run during the reporting period: the first from February-May 2022 (16 participants, including five from Africa); a second from September - December 2022 (14 participants); and a third cohort of 16 participants, including one person from Africa, which began in April 2023. The first two programmes ran for twelve weeks, but the programme was subsequently condensed into six weeks for the third cohort, which proved highly successful. Feedback was extremely positive with net promoter scores of 71 (excellent), 43 (great) and 67 (great) respectively for the three cohorts. The Evolving Conservation Leaders (ECL) launched in January 2021, provides mentoring, bespoke leadership training, workshops, peer-support, networking and work experiences opportunities for young conservationists who have completed Becoming a Conservation Leader programme. The programme is advertised during the latter stages of the BCL programme and participants encouraged to apply for a place. Thirteen people were accepted onto the ECL scheme during the reporting period, meaning that by April 2023 there were 41 members, including two from The Gambia. All were allocated mentors from the OLF trustee team and through a growing group of 14 associate mentors, who work in the conservation sector, share OLF’s values and support the scheme.

The work in the UK was coordinated by
Programme Manager, Becky Park, on a part-
time basis.
The_Osprey Clubs_scheme aims to inspire
Gambian students about nature and
conservation. A total of 97 students from
Tanji Life Lower Basic School, Tanji Life
school, Darsilami school and St Martin’s
school, Kartong, participated in field trips to
Tanji beach, Gunjur quarry and Kartong Bird
Observatory, where they observed a range
of different bird species, including Ospreys.
These visits were led by OLF’s Gambian
coordinator Junkung Jadama, along with
Naffie Sarr a member of the Evolving
Conservation Leaders scheme. All of the
students received a free copy of
Be an Osprey Expert (Gambia edition), a
book which was published to support school
field trips in The Gambia. The book provides
a wealth of information on Ospreys and
other wildlife that can be encountered in The
Gambia, as well as information on bird
migration and a range of activities for
children to complete.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 We confirm the trustees have had regard to
the Charity Commission’s guidance on
public benefit.

Additional information You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Much of the work of the charity, including
that of the founder is undertaken on a
voluntary basis. A small team of volunteers
assist with fundraising and delivery of
programmes. This includes a group of 14
associate mentors who support the ECL
scheme. These associate mentors work in
the conservation sector and are chosen
because they share the values of OLF.

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 We believe that inspiring and enabling the
conservation leaders of the future is
essential to help combat the growing climate
and biodiversity emergencies.
We make our programmes as inclusive and
accessible as possible. The_Becoming a_
Conservation Leader_programme attracted
participants from Europe and Africa, making
it truly international in its reach.
Feedback from the three_Becoming a
Conservation Leader_cohorts run during the
reporting period was extremely positive, with
net promoter scores of 71, 43 and 67, as
detailed above. The programme aims to
show young people that anyone can be a
leader, and have influence, regardless of the
stage of their career or position in an
organisation.
Feedback included:
“I’ve gained a lot from this course, not only_
learning about leadership but being involved
with a new community of people who have a
passion for conservation. I've found the
content to be very personal, targeted and
applicable to all areas of my life not just my
conservation career. I've learned a lot by
reflecting on my own leadership traits, those
of others who have inspired me and by
hearing about ideas from those in the group.
It's been a real motivational boost being
involved in this course and I think it could do
the same for others which is why I will be
recommending it. The fact that it is free to
the user is also amazing, particularly given
the quality of the content and all round
experience, and something really important
for career conservationist who are unlikely to
be able to fund their own training. Thank
you!”
“Every week, I have learnt something brand
new. Whether that's a new way of thinking,
an important tool or more about myself - I
have come away from every session thinking
more deeply about myself, the people I
surround myself with and my potential as a
leader.
I've really enjoyed the mixture of podcasts,
written pieces and tasks, as well as the
Facebook group!
I think that I will be able to utilise the skills I
have learnt on this course from now and will
keep utilising them throughout my career.
Thank you :)” Thank you :)”
The_Evolving_ _Conservation Leaders_scheme
aims to develop a community of like-minded
young conservationists, who are genuinely
committed to delivering sustainable
environmental change to help combat the
biodiversity and climate emergencies. We
believe that the programme will inspire and
enable participants to find their voice, and to
have a positive impact at a local, national
and, potentially, international level in years
to come. The number of participants grew to
41 during the reporting period. Each member
was allocated a mentor, and invited to
participate in online networking sessions
every six weeks to encourage networking
and peer support.
Mentoring is a key element of the ECL
programme, and all mentees were asked to
give feedback on their mentoring experience
to date. This was extremely positive with a
Net Promoter Score of 64. Key feedback
included:
•
All participants found the support
from their mentor to be valuable and
to have had an impact on them
professionally or personally even if
only in a small way.
•
Overall feeling is that those who
planned regular meetings every 6-8
weeks found mentoring to be most
effective.
•
A number		 of participants had been
supported through a job application
and been successful or similarly
applied to go on to further study.
•
General sense of gratitude		 with all
participants asking for their thanks
and appreciation to be passed on.
Dembo Jatta, a member of the ECL
programme from Kartong in The Gambia,
visited the UK on a internship during
Spetember and October 2022. This provided
Dembo with a valuable insight into
conservation in the UK, and contributed
towards his BSc in Global Challenges at the
African Leadership University in Rwanda. It
was pleasing that Dembo was able to join
the ECL meet-up at Rutland Water in
September and meet other participants in
person.

Students from four rural schools in The Gambia participated in field trips as part of the Osprey clubs scheme. Fieldtrips of this type are not normally possible at underresourced rural schools in The Gambia. The

aim is to inspire students about the natural world and, potentially, to spark an interest in nature conservation. A new book, Be an Osprey Expert (Gambia edition) was given to all students who participated in the fieldtrips, as detailed above.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 As a small and relatively new charity, OLF is
still in the early stages of its development
with limited finances at present. A
comprehensive fundraising strategy is being
developed to increase the capacity and
reach of our work, based on a three-year
operational strategy.
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 A policy will be implemented by trustees in
due course.
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 None.
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 At this early stage of the charity’s
development, much of our work is
undertaken on a voluntary basis and thus
can continue with limited financial resources.
However, it is essential to generate
additional income to both increase our
capacity, and to provide long-term security
and sustainability.
Additional information
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 To date the principal source of funds have
been donations from members of the public,
supplemented by additional fundraising
activities. A comprehensive fundraising
strategy will be developed, and grant funding
sought in order to increase the capacity of
the charity.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 The principal risk at present relates to
insufficient funding, and this will be
addressed as detailed above.

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
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 Potential trustees are recommended for
consideration by either the charity founder or
existing trustees.
As detailed in the charity’s constitution,
every trustee must be appointed by a
resolution passed at a properly convened
meeting of the charity trustees.
In selecting individuals for appointment as
charity trustees, the charity trustees must
have regard to the skills, knowledge and
experience needed for the effective
administration of the CIO.
During this reporting period two new trustees
were recruited to represent the ECL group.

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Osprey Leadership Foundation
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1176199
Charity’s principal address 16 Audit Hall Lane, Empingham, Rutland, LE15 8PH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
BarryDore Chair
Paul Stammers Treasurer
Megan Allen
Naomi Atkin
Victoria Mander
William Norton
Laura
Shakespeare		 28/4/22
Olivia Cooper 28/4/22

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

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 N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members

Dr Tim Mackrill (charity founder)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

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)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
Naomi Atkin

Acting Chair
23/1/24
23/1/24
Osprey Leadership Foundation Osprey Leadership Foundation 1176199
Receipts andpayments accounts CC16a
For the period
from		 6th April 2022
Period start
To		 5th April 2023
Period end
Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
4,852
2,659
1,405
61
2,550
11,526
-
-
-
11,526
10,560
32
732
227
525
798
12,875		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest
£
-
2,000
-
-
-
2,000
-
-
-
2,000
-
-
-
-
-
800
1,737
2,537		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
funds
to the
nearest £
4,852
4,659
-
1,405
61
2,550
-
13,526
-
-
-
13,526
10,560
32
732
227
525
-
798
800
1,737
-
-
15,411		 Last year
to the nearest
£
Donations from regular supporters 4,852 5,400
General donations 2,659 907
Commercial donations 1,250
Events and book/paintingsales 1,405 2,158
Amazon Core donations 61 47
Gift aid 2,550
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 11,526 9,762
A2 Asset and investment
sales
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
9,762

Consultancy		 10,560 - - 10,560 6,188
Fundraisingevents 32 - - 32 -
Online meetings/webinars for OLF
programmes		 732 - - 732 271
Admin 227 - - 227 118
Website/email accounts 525 - - 525 377
Training - - 536
EvolvingConservation Leaders 798 - 798
OspreyClubs(The Gambia) 800 800 604
Internship 1,737 1,737
Children's book for Ospreyclubs - 1,448
-
**Sub total ** -
12,875 2,537 - 15,411 9,542
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
**Sub total ** - - - - -
Total payments 12,875 2,537 - 15,411 9,542

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

04/02/2024

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Net of receipts/(payments) - 1,349 - 537 - - 1,885 220
A5 Transfers between funds
- - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end
7,387 2,717 - 10,104 9,882
Cash funds this year end 6,038 2,180 - 8,219 10,102

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees
on behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for
the charity’s own use
B2 Other monetary
assets
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and
payments account(s))
Details
HSBC Community Account
HSBC Bmm Account
Signature
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
5,774.68
-
-
5,775
OK
Unrestricted
f
d
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
liability relates
Print Name		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £
2,452.14
-
2,452
OK
Restricted
f
d
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
Cost
(optional)
-
-
-
Cost
(optional)
-
-
-
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-		 Endowmen
t funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowmen
t f
d
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
PaulStammers 23/01/2024
Treasurer

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

04/02/2024

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