Trustees' Annual Report for the period
| Period start date | Period start date | Period end date | ||||
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| **From ** | 1 | April | 2021 | To | 31 March |
2022 |
Section A Reference and administration details
| Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) |
Just One Ocean |
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| 1180364 | |
| 1180364 |
Charity's principal address 45 Festing Grove Southsea Postcode PO4 9QB
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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| Robert Hughes- Francis |
Chair | |||
| William Jones | ||||
| James McCann | ||||
| TimothyReedman | ||||
| Ian Rose | ||||
| FelicitySullivan | ||||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
Appointed by other trustees when required
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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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
To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment, in particular, but not exclusively, the coastal and marine environment.
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Our mission statement is to protect the ocean for future generations through science, education and communication. During the reporting period we have continued to be engaged in activities that support this aim.
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)
Science continues to be a significant part of the work we do. This includes the support of scientific research and also developing and undertaking our own research projects. Covid-19 has reduced the amount of research being undertaken by researchers around the world for very obvious reasons. The Big Microplastic survey is still the largest project we are running and over the year data has continued to be submitted. Papers produced from these data have been drafted and will hopefully be published in late 2022/2023. In addition we have provided funding for a number of scientific research projects over the year and we have also seen research projects that we have funded over the past two years be published in scientific journals during 2021/2022. We have recently added another scientific advisor to our team and we are looking forward to moving forward with another significant citizen science project using his expertise in 2023. In summary, whilst Covid-19 has limited some aspects of this area of our work, as the detailed analysis further in this report will highlight we continue to make an impact on marine conservation and contribution to the development of our scientific knowledge.
Education and Communication are another important aspect of our work. Whilst the number of presentation we have undertaken has decreased, again due to the impact of Covid-19, we have been engaging with the general public and the academic community. We have used our continuously expanded social media audience to address a myriad marine conservation issues and engage with that audience. We have continued to develop links and work with NGOs and academic institutions around the world and the relationships we are developing in the process provide and ongoing community of likeminded people and organisations. In addition, during this year we have undertaken our first major education and communication campaign that highlighted the issues and impacts that the fast fashion industry is having on the marine environment. The reach of our message continues to be significant.
The trustees confirm that they have given due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and erformance p
Summary of the main Science : achievements of the charity In early 2021 the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to be taking a turn for during the year the better. Infection rates were slowing down and we hoped that this would also the impact on fund raising and research activities being reduced. There was a return to research but as new variants of the virus came to light there continued to be a cautious approach to any return to normality. We sponsored some research projects throughout the year but not as much as we had hoped. In May 2021 we supported some ongoing research into a Crown of Thorns project in Australia (https://justoneocean.org/portfolio/impact-of-global-warming-on-cots). This PhD research has resulted in a paper being accepted by an environmental research journal and we await details of the publications. We were also delighted to read that our support of two other research projects during 2020 had also resulted in the publication of research papers during 2021. Specifically: a. Perceptions of the diving community regarding the marine environment (https://justoneocean.org/portfolio/recreational-diverperceptions-of-effects-on-the-marine-environment) b. Human impacts on Beaked Whale habitats (https://justoneocean.org/portfolio/identification-beaked-whale-habitats) We took on three interns for a short period of time during the summer of 2021. Two of these were from University of Portsmouth and one was from Cardiff University. They were involved in various research projects during their time with us including research into Conger Eels, coastal Microplastic research and fast fashion research. In early 2022 we also provided financial support to a PhD researcher at the University of Portsmouth examining and characterising the flux of microplastics in the ocean. His research will be based around the Solent area and he hopes it will lead to changes in perceptions and attitudes regarding the manufacture and discharge of plastic waste. During the year we also continued to support the Big Microplastic Survey research. A number of draft papers were written as a result of this data collection and these will hopefully be published in 2022/2023. The number of countries and organisations involved in this research project has continued to grow albeit more slowly than at first, possibly due to the limitations of Covid-19. Some of those organisations, specifically in Argentina (https://justoneocean.org/proyectosub-and-the-big-microplastic-surveycollaboration),Mozambique and Thailand, have provided so much data that additional research publications are being planned. Education and Communication : We continued to grow our presence on social media throughout the year with mutually beneficial links to a number of other NGOs and conservation organisations around the world. We addressed a myriad marine conservation issues throughout the year covering everything from overfishing and marine plastic to seagrass protection and Basking sharks. Some events that were intended to raise funds for Just One Ocean also became excellent tools for education and communication. This included a world record attempt by one supporter to paddle the length of the River Thames in 60 hours. We have undertaken some speaking engagements during the year but again this is less than previous years due to the pandemic. Speaking engagements included, schools, community organised events (https://www.henleyherald.com/2021/11/18/is-it-too-late-to-save-ourocean) and an international marine conservation conference in India that was undertaken remotely. In June 2021 we collaborated with an organisation to produce a plastic pollution awareness film to help raise
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Section D Achievements and erformance p
awareness of the issue. The film was provided for us to use without any costs. In July 2021 we supported an organisation in India undertaking a series of beach clean events (https://justoneocean.org/delta-beachcleanup-drive-with-sri-krishna-rotaract-club) and we also participated in and filmed a lobster release off the North coast of Cornwall in collaboration with the National Lobster Hatchery. Additionally during the summer, our Big Microplastic Survey research project played a significant part of the activities being undertaken by groups of young students in the Baja Peninsula in collaboration with the Vermillion Sea Institute (https://justoneocean.org/teens-leading-local-plastic-study-on-the-bajapeninsula).
With the return of students to UK Universities in September/October 2021 we were once again involved in training at undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at University of Portsmouth. Our most significant education and communication event was the launch of Fashion Fish (https://www.lbbonline.com/news/fashion-fish-boutiquehighlights-the-damage-fashion-brands-are-doing-to-sea-life). This awareness campaign included social media and physical activities during London Fashion week in early 2022 designed to highlight the damage being caused to the marine environment by the fast fashion industry. Hard hitting campaign designs were provided by a collaborating organisation and the culmination of the activity was the launch of a popup store in London. The event had a significant reach across all of our social media platforms and provided an excellent means of education and communication about one of the biggest issues facing the ocean.
Fund Raising :
The main source of income is from donations and individual fundraising events through Facebook and Just Giving. We have seen a reduction in funds over the year but again this is due to some extent to Covid-19, a corresponding down-turn in research and alternative priorities for many individuals. We have also seen support from organisations producing sustainable goods and products that are linked in some way to ocean issues. Although slightly lower than hoped, the amount of income being raised is still allowing us to continue meeting our core objectives and be a voice for the protection of the oceans.
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Section E Financial review
We currently have £29,000 in a deposit account.
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees For the Period Ended 31 March 2022
Just One Ocean
Independent examiners report to the Trustees of Just One Ocean
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts for Just One Ocean (“the charity”) for the period ended 31 March 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’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 2011 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not comply with these records
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.
Michelle Ferris BSc (Hons) FCA DChA
Albert Goodman LLP Chartered Accountants Goodwood House Blackbrook Park Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 2PX
Date: 27 January 2023
| Just One Ocean | Just One Ocean | Just One Ocean | 1180364 |
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | |||
| For the period from |
01/04/2022 | To | 31/03/2022 |
CC16a
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 26,490 - - - - - 26,490 - - - 26,490 1,104 3,790 103 12,515 5,040 - 55 69 163 - 173 11,058 418 - 496 - 115 215 35,314 - - - 35,314 (8,824) - 76,362 67,538 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,055 - - - - - 1,024 - 768 - 2,342 - - 5,189 - - - 5,189 - 5,189 - 12,085 6,896 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 26,490 - - - - - 26,490 - - - 26,490 1,104 3,790 103 12,515 5,040 1,055 55 69 163 - 173 12,082 418 768 496 2,342 115 215 40,503 - - - 40,503 - 14,013 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations and Legacies | 26,490 | 63,734 | ||||
| Sales | - | 20 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 26,490 | 63,754 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 63,754 | ||||||
| Accountancy Fees | 1,104 | 1,080 | ||||
| Advertising/Promotional | 3,790 | 5,119 | ||||
| Computer Costs | 103 | 252 | ||||
| Wages | 12,515 | 4,000 | ||||
| Consultancy Fees | 5,040 | - | ||||
| Grants | - | 2,429 | ||||
| Internet Charges | 55 | - | ||||
| Internet Fees | 69 | 141 | ||||
| Meals and Entertainment | 163 | 10 | ||||
| Membership Fees | - | 127 | ||||
| Office/Adminstrative Expenses | 173 | 270 | ||||
| Project Expenses | 11,058 | 5,576 | ||||
| Raising Funds | 418 | 216 | ||||
| Research Intern | - | 160 | ||||
| Travel and Accomodation | 496 | - | ||||
| The Mig Microplastic Survey | - | 36 | ||||
| Beach Clean Project | 115 | |||||
| Office Equipment cost | 215 | - | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 35,314 | 19,416 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 19,416 | ||||||
| (8,824) | - 5,189 | - | - 14,013 | 44,338 | ||
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| 76,362 | 12,085 | - | 88,447 | 44,109 | ||
| 67,538 | 6,896 | - | 74,434 | 88,447 |
| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds |
Signature Accountancy Fees Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Current Account Deposit Account |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 38,538 6,896 29,000 - - - 67,538 6,896 OK OK 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) Unrestricted 1,176 - - - - Print Name R J hughes-Francis |
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| Date of approval |
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| R J hughes-Francis | 26.01.2023 | ||