Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 14/5/2023 Period start date To Period end date
13/5/2024
Charity name: Equality in Tourism International
Charity registration number:1178375
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | OBJECTS The objects of the CIO are: Gender Equality: a. the promoton of equality and diversity in tourism industries worldwide for the public beneft, in partcular by: I. establishing and developing a global network of women with a shared understanding of gender equality issues in the tourism industry and a shared purpose in addressing them; II. establishing and developing connectons and communicaton between gender- based civil society organisatons involved in development; III. providing training and advice to public and private sector bodies on policy, strategic development and project implementaton; IV. establishing and developing connectons and communicaton between women and global tourism industries, in order to empower women and provide them with employment opportunites in global tourism industries; and V. conductng or commissioning research on gender equality issues and best practces and publishing the results publicly; and Sustainable Development: to promote sustainable development for the beneft of women, their families and wider communites by: a. the relief of poverty and the improvement of conditons of life in sociallyand |
| economically disadvantaged communites in areas with a tourism industry by way of the promoton of gender equality and the fostering of economic opportunites for women in global tourism; and the promoton of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneraton in areas with a tourism industry by way of the promoton of gender equality and the fostering of economic opportunites for women in global tourism. “Sustainable development” means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generatons to meet their own needs; and Relief of Poverty: the preventon or relief of poverty or fnancial hardship anywhere in the world through the promoton of gender equality enabling individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufcient. |
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| 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. |
Gender Equality: i) Ongoing development work on industry policy and the Equality in Tourism Gender Champion Award for gender equal operatons within hospitality and tourism businesses. Third presentaton of our global award at the ITB industry trade fair in Berlin. ii) Presentatons and interviews natonally and globally in academic and industry-related environments on ways forward to enable gender equality within the tourism and hospitality industries. iv) The further development and consolidaton of a network of Associate Members of Equality in Tourism Internatonal. v)) Research, identfcaton and listngs on the Equality in Tourism website of best practce illuminatng the economic and social relatonship of tourism and women, Insights. iii) Communicaton and disseminaton of a new major research project that explores the working conditons of women in travel worldwide. vi) Initatng research into the nexus between climate change, tourism and gender equality: GENTOC. |
| vii) Relief of Poverty: The contnuing support and new growth of a project in Tanzania supportng women farmers to take themselves out of poverty by linking them to the local tourism industry: Wamboma: Women Farming for Their Future. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Statutory Declaraton The trustees of Equality in Tourism Internatonal have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft |
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The charity does not give grants. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The charity has no social investment programme. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers play a significant role in the development and operations of all the charity’s functions. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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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 | 1.The charity is unique in identfying the underlying structural causes of women’s inequality within the hospitality and tourism sectors. We have achieved increasing recogniton that more fundamental change needs to occur within these sectors. This year we successfully held the third award for the Gender Equality Champion of the Year which resulted in two award winners. It received high quality applicatons from around the world and was supported by leading players in the industry. The award was presented at the world’s biggest tourism trade fair and followed with a panel discussion with the winners. |
- Our project in Tanzania has continued to grow and develop. Within the past year its beneficiary numbers have grown to 150 from 30 when we first piloted the project. It is now expanding its remit by developing its social enterprise to include cultural tourism and the production and sale of dried fruit for visitors to Kilimanjaro and Serengeti. 3.Our social media performance and presence has increased considerably. A new website is being finalised. 4. Our worldwide network of Associates continue to contribute to our knowledge base.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The issues of gender equality that are the charity’s focus are subject to a constant need to reinforce the messages to the tourism industry where there is a considerable imbalance against women. It is imperatve that the voice of local women living near tourist developments and those working in the sector globally have an organisaton through which they can channel their voice and experiences. Our Award is now well established and may now lend itself to opportunites in otherglobal hubs. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Accessing new 3 year funding which contributes towards the charity’s core objectives has been possible this year through a successful joint European bid. Further funding has also been successful to enhance the work of our project in Tanzania. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | We have no investments. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We have experienced a successful year of fnancial growth to support our research and communicatons eforts and to strengthen our project work. We have also gained additonal sponsorship and support for our Gender EqualityChampion Award. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | A financial policy including a policy for holding reserves will be developed in the next financial year as the organisation expects further growth. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | No reserves are held. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit |
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| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties for the future of Equality in Tourism as an organisation. Continuing growth is expected and volunteer commitment remains strong. |
Additional information (optional)
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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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 | 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 | We have appointed a new Acting Chair in the past year and aim to continue to grow strength of the Board. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | New trustees are sent all relevant papers covering the consttuton and aims of the organisaton, together with the specifc tasks of the role. A two day strategy meetng is held annually for all trustees and directors to meet together. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The organisaton has two co-directors and its trustees, who are actvely involved in supportng the work. Equality in Tourism has developed a global network of associates who are people identfed as working towards gender equality within the tourism and hospitality sectors and academia. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Equality in Tourism International |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1178375 |
| Charity’s principal address | 6 Tremlett Grove London N19 5JX |
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) |
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| Burce Uygur | 4.3.24 | Appointed by Directors/Trustees |
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| Anny Andaryat | Acting Treasurer | “ | ||
| Janet Robinson | ActingChair | 21.11.21 | “ | |
| Jaklien van Melick | 8.8.23 | “ | ||
| Yasmin Begum | 8.8.23 | “ | ||
| Michela Trentin | 26.4.24 | “ | ||
| Teesta Raha | 26.4.24 | “ | ||
– 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
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)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Dr. Patricia Barnet Dr. Stroma Cole
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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) Janet Robinson Position (eg Secretary, Acting Chair Chair, etc) Date 03092024
| Equality in Tourism International | 1178375 | ||
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||
| 27/06/2024 For the period from |
To | 26/05/2025 |
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ 11,064 1,000 1,202 53,328 103,944 3,718 1,000 5,120 180,375 - - - 180,375 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ 11,064 1,000 1,202 53,328 103,944 3,718 1,000 5,120 180,375 - - - 180,375 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 18,798 113 5,000 10 50 50 100 3,000 1,000 140 1,000 1,202 53,328 103,944 3,718 1,000 5,120 - 197,572 - - - 197,572 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 18,798 113 5,000 10 50 50 100 3,000 1,000 140 1,000 1,202 53,328 103,944 3,718 1,000 5,120 - 197,572 - - - 197,572 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Balance Transfer | 7,734 | 11,064 | 39,039 | ||||||
| EasyFundraising | 113 | ||||||||
| Sustainable HospitalityAlliance | 5,000 | 5,000 | |||||||
| Rudolf Brenda | 10 | ||||||||
| Angela Hajiparetas | 50 | 32 | |||||||
| A. Standcliffe | 50 | 50 | |||||||
| Kessler | 100 | ||||||||
| SOJERN LTD | 3,000 | 150 | |||||||
| Marby& Goodri | 1,000 | 1,500 | |||||||
| Don J Perry | 140 | ||||||||
| CB&HH Taylor Grant | 1,000 | ||||||||
| World Expedition | 1,202 | ||||||||
| TUI Foundation | 53,328 | ||||||||
| Universityof Westminster | 103,944 | ||||||||
| World Expedition | 3,718 | ||||||||
| EVA RECKITT TRUST | 1,000 | 3,824 | |||||||
| Exodus | 5,120 | 9,900 | |||||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 17,197 | 180,375 | 59,495 | ||||||
| - - - 17,197 |
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). | |||||||||
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| ~~Sub total~~ | - | - | |||||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 59,495 | |||||||||
| Kwieko | 5,048 | - | 5,048 | 3,548 | |||||
| Kwieko | 2,048 | 2,048 | 1,548 | ||||||
| Kwieko | 2,048 | - | 2,048 | 2,048 | |||||
| Kwieko | 17,700 | - | 17,700 | 2,048 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
27/06/2025
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| Patricia Barnet for flight to Tanzania | 740 | - | 740 | ||||||
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| Kwieko | 1,048 | - | 1,048 | 648 | |||||
| Kwieko | 1,048 | - | 1,048 | 1,000 | |||||
| Kwieko | 16,470 | 16,470 | |||||||
| Kavita Ashton | 3,026 | 3,026 | |||||||
| Studio Weber SRL 1st Payment | 1,438 | 1,438 | |||||||
| Studio Weber SRL Domain | 1,622 | 1,622 | |||||||
| K Ashton Travel advance | 300 | 300 | |||||||
| K Ashton Romania travel | 186 | 186 | |||||||
| Kavita Ashton | 2,800 | 2,800 | |||||||
| A Andaryati | 500 | 500 | |||||||
| A Andaryati | 500 | 500 | |||||||
| Studio Weber SRL 2nd Payment | 1,462 | 1,462 | |||||||
| Bahn Mi - Trustee Meeting | 195 | 195 | |||||||
| Istock | 54 | 54 | |||||||
| Kavita Ashton | 2,888 | 2,888 | |||||||
| Janice Lowe Trustee MeetingTravel | 124 | 124 | |||||||
| Janet Robinson Trustee MeetingTravel | 63 | 63 | |||||||
| K Aston Trustee MeetingTravel | 51 | 51 | |||||||
| Waitrose - Trustee Meeting | 91 | 91 | |||||||
| K Aston Trustee MeetingTravel | 21 | 21 | |||||||
| K Aston Trustee MeetingTravel | 56 | 56 | |||||||
| A Andaryati | 500 | 500 | |||||||
| Gender & Development membership | 50 | 50 | |||||||
| A Andaryati | 500 | 500 | |||||||
| The National Council Charity | 159 | 159 | |||||||
| Kavita Ashton | 2,275 | 2,275 | |||||||
| BOND membership | 92 | 92 | |||||||
| Vista Print | 15 | 15 | |||||||
| Zoom | 156 | 156 | |||||||
| K Aston | 938 | 938 | |||||||
| Google Storage | 16 | 16 | |||||||
| Elementor Web Supply | 47 | 47 | |||||||
| K Ashton | 750 | 750 | |||||||
| K Ashton | 688 | 688 | |||||||
| K Ashton | 775 | 775 | |||||||
| Bank Charge | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Funds for NGO | 38 | 38 | |||||||
| Meetingwith the Auditor | 84 | 84 | |||||||
| K Ashton | 731.25 | 731 | |||||||
| Tiger Technology | 92.98 | 93 | |||||||
| Bank Charge | 2.55 | 3 | |||||||
| K Ashton | 743.75 | 744 | |||||||
| K Ashton | 868.75 | 869 | |||||||
| K Ashton | 637.50 | 638 | |||||||
| Michela Volunteer | 100.00 | 100 | |||||||
| Jaclien Van Melick | 1,443.82 | 1,444 | |||||||
| Janice Lowe Trustee MeetingVolunteer | 114 | 114 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
27/06/2025
2
| Sub total | 8,242 | 65,101 | 65,101 | 65,101 | |
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| - - - 8,242 8,955 - - 8,955 |
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total receipts Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 8,242 | 65,101 | - | |||
| 8,955 | 115,274 | - | |||
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| 8,955 | 115,274 | - |
CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
27/06/2025
3
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 B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets |
Details Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Signature Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 8,955 115,274 - - - - 8,955 115,274 8,955 115,274 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - Print Name AnnyAndaryati |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| AnnyAndaryati | 01/06/2025 | ||
CCXX R4 accounts (SS)
27/06/2025
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Docusign Envelope ID: 0994059B-7CE6-4D4B-8B71-62624491FEBD
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Charity Name Equality in Tourism International |
Charity Name Equality in Tourism International |
Charity Name Equality in Tourism International |
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| 13/05/2025 | Charity no (if any) |
1178375 | |
| (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 13/05/2025 .
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Date: 26/06/2025 Name: Magdalena Barszczewska Relevant professional ACCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Flat 12 Mary Crellin House
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
N/A
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