2024-06-20-accounts - The Vayyu Foundation

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 21/06/2023 Period start date To 20/06/2024 Period end date

Charity name: THE VAYYU FOUNDATION Charity registration number: 1181313

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The charity exists to protect the environment and support vulnerable communities.It raises awareness and takes action on environmental issues like ocean and river plastic, marine life, reforestation, and sustainable food growing—especially engaging ethnic, isolated, and marginalised groups.

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.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	The charity delivers public beneft through two key programmes:UOCEANand UEARTH. • UOCEANfocuses on tackling plastic pollution in rivers and oceans across the UK through community- led cleanups, youth education programmes, and the promotion of blue environmental action. It engages diverse and often underrepresented communities in environmental stewardship, fostering green skills and inclusion in conservation efforts. • UEARTHsupports reforestation, mindfulness, and green living. It combines tree planting with wellbeing initiatives such as meditation and nature connection, encouraging individuals and communities to reconnect with the natural world. UEARTH also promotes sustainable food growing and biodiversity restoration in urban and rural spaces. Both programmes are rooted in education, direct environmental action, and inclusion, with a strong emphasis on empowering young people and marginalised groups to be part of the solution.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees confrm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft when exercising their duties and carrying out the charity’s aims.

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Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
The charity may provide grants to
individuals or organisations whose work
aligns with its charitable objectives,
particularly in the areas of environmental
protection, education, humanitarian aid, and
community resilience.
Key principles:
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Purpose-aligned: All grants must
further the charity’s aims as outlined
in its governing documents.
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Due diligence: Appropriate checks
will be carried out to ensure that
recipients are capable of delivering
the agreed outcomes and that funds
are used effectively.
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Transparency: All grant decisions
are made by the trustees and are
recorded in meeting minutes. A clear
rationale will be provided for
approvals and refusals.
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Monitoring and reporting: Grant
recipients are required to report on
the use of funds and the impact of
their work, and the trustees may
request evidence of outcomes.
The charity does not make grants to
individuals for private beneft. Grants are
not awarded on the basis of personal
relationships or for purposes outside the
charity’s objects.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38

Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Volunteers are at the heart of the charity’s work. Through bothUOCEANand UEARTH, volunteers contribute thousands of hours to environmental protection, community engagement, and education. From leading river and ocean cleanups to planting trees, delivering workshops, and supporting events, their passion and commitment drive the charity’s impact on the ground. Volunteers also play a key role in reaching marginalised and underrepresented communities, helping to build inclusive, locally led environmental movements. Their efforts not only support the charity’s core programmes but also inspire others to take action and become environmental stewards within their own communities. The trustees recognise and deeply value the time, energy, and expertise generously given by volunteers, without whom the charity’s work would not be possible.
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	Over the past year, the charity has made a signifcant difference through its core programmes,UOCEANandUEARTH, improving the environment and empowering communities across the UK. • UOCEANhas removed tonnes of plastic and waste from rivers, canals, and coastlines through regular cleanups led by volunteers. These efforts have not only protected marine life and improved local ecosystems but have also raised environmental awareness within schools, youth groups, and marginalised communities. Educational outreach has equipped young people with knowledge and green skills, inspiring a new generation of conservationists. • UEARTHhas led multiple tree- planting and rewilding initiatives, encouraging nature connection, mindfulness, and sustainable living. The project has supported individuals' mental wellbeing, provided biodiversity benefts, and promoted climate resilience through green space regeneration and food growing. The charity’s work has empowered ethnic, isolated, and underserved groups by involving them directly in environmental action. This has fostered social inclusion, strengthened community cohesion, and created new pathways for skills development and civic engagement. Wider societal benefts include a growing public consciousness around environmental responsibility, increased community resilience in the face of climate challenges,
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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Objective I: To promote environmental
protection and advance the education of the
public in conservation and the physical and
natural environment.
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The charity has successfully
delivered dozens of environmental
cleanups through theUOCEAN
programme, removing signifcant
volumes of waste from rivers and
coastlines.
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Environmental education sessions
were delivered in schools,
community centres, and youth
groups—engaging hundreds of
individuals, particularly from ethnic
and marginalised backgrounds.
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Awareness campaigns and
community-led action days
empowered the public to take
ownership of local blue and green
issues, from plastic pollution to
reforestation.
Objective III: The promotion of such other
charitable purposes recognised under the
law of England and Wales.
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Additional work aligned with
charitable objectives has included
promoting mental wellbeing through
UEARTH, which combines
environmental restoration with
practices like meditation,
mindfulness, and nature connection.
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The charity also contributed to
public beneft by involving hundreds
of volunteers in meaningful, skill-
building environmental work,
boosting personal development and
social inclusion.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41

	Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	At the end of the fnancial period, the charity remains in a stable fnancial position. Income generated through grants, donations, and fundraising activities has supported the delivery of core programmes, including UOCEAN and UEARTH, without incurring signifcant defcits. Expenditure was primarily directed towards project delivery, volunteer support, educational outreach, environmental cleanups, and operational costs. The trustees have exercised prudent fnancial management, ensuring that resources were used effciently to maximise public beneft.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Reserves are being carefully maintained to ensure the sustainability of future operations and to provide a buffer for unforeseen circumstances. The charity continues to seek diversifed income streams to strengthen long-term fnancial resilience and expand its impact.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£15,000
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	N/A

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The charity’s principal sources of income during the fnancial period were grants from corporate partners and companies. These funds supported the delivery of key environmental and educational programmes, including UOCEAN and UEARTH. Public fundraising campaigns were limited during this period as the rising costs of living. The trustees are grateful for the ongoing support of corporate funders, whose contributions have enabled the charity to deliver meaningful impact across its areas of work.

Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
N/A
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
Funding Dependency
The charity relies heavily on corporate
grants as its main income source. A
reduction in corporate giving could affect
programme delivery.
_Mitigation:_The charity is actively exploring
funding diversifcation through new
partnerships, individual giving, and grant
opportunities.
Volunteer Engagement
Many core activities depend on consistent
volunteer participation. A decline in
volunteer numbers could limit
environmental actions and outreach.
_Mitigation:_The charity invests in volunteer
recruitment, training, and retention by
fostering an inclusive and rewarding
volunteer experience.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
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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	Trustees are appointed in accordance with the provisions set out in the charity’s governing document. New trustees are selected based on the skills, experience, and commitment they can bring to support the charity’s objectives. Trustees may be appointed by a majority decision of the existing board. All trustee appointments are recorded in meeting minutes and are subject to a formal induction process to ensure a clear understanding of legal duties, responsibilities, and the charity’s strategic direction.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

	Charity name THE VAYYU FOUNDATION Other name the charity uses Registered charity number 1181313 Charity’s principal address THE VAYYU FOUNDATION, 63 MONTAGUE ROAD, LE2 1TJ, LEICESTER, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted rf not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for 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)~~

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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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

Charity Name No (if any) The Vayyu Foundation 1181313

Receipts and payments accounts

Period start date Period end date To 6/21/2023 6/20/2024

For the period from

CC16a

Section A Receipts and payments

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Last year funds funds funds

to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £

A1 Receipts

Online Donations	1,904		-	1,904	1,325
Grants	-		-	-	20,204
CompanyDonations	121,846	-	-	121,846	50,110
Educational Projects		-	-	-	-
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Sub total(Gross income for AR)	123,750	-	-	123,750	71,639

A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total	-	-	-	-	-

Total receipts	123,750	-	-	123,750	71,639

A3 Payments Postage / suppliers 3,462 Website / Marketing 2,505 Educational Projects Equipment 9,357 Wages 9,089 Charitable Activities 42,531 Motorpurchase Motor expenses 5,292 Loan to employee Phone 40 Subsistence 13,696 Travel 4,620 Sub total 90,592	A3 Payments Postage / suppliers 3,462 Website / Marketing 2,505 Educational Projects Equipment 9,357 Wages 9,089 Charitable Activities 42,531 Motorpurchase Motor expenses 5,292 Loan to employee Phone 40 Subsistence 13,696 Travel 4,620 Sub total 90,592	- - - - - - - - - -	- - - - - - - - - -	3,462 2,505 - 9,357 9,089 42,531 - 5,292 - 40 13,696 4,620 90,592
Postage / suppliers	3,462	-	-	3,462	631
Website / Marketing	2,505	-	-	2,505	4,807
Educational Projects				-	6,857
Equipment	9,357	-	-	9,357	2,667
Wages	9,089	-	-	9,089	8,945
Charitable Activities	42,531	-	-	42,531	30,608
Motorpurchase				-	3,950
Motor expenses	5,292	-	-	5,292	1,114
Loan to employee				-	5,000
Phone	40	-	-	40	265
Subsistence	13,696	-	-	13,696	982
Travel	4,620	-	-	4,620	5,945
Sub total	90,592	-	-	90,592	71,772

A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Sub total -		-	-	-	-

Total payments 90,592		-	-	90,592	71,772

Net of receipts/(payments) 33,158		-	-	33,158	- 133
A5 Transfers between funds	-	-	-	-	-
A6 Cash funds last year end	384	-	-	384	517
Cash funds this year end 33,542		-	-	33,542	384

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

Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use	Details Cash at bank as at 20 Jun 2024 Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))	to nearest £ 33,542 - - 33,542 OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs	to nearest £ - - - - OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - Restricted funds Restricted funds	to nearest £ Endowment funds
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B5 Liabilities

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

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Fund to which Amount due When due liability relates (optional) (optional) - - - - -

Date of Signature Print Name approval MRS REBECCA ABRAHAMS 4/18/2025

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of The Vayyu Foundation On accounts for the year 20 June 2024 Charity no 1181313 ended (if any)

Set out on pages

(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

Respective
responsibilities of
trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.

The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement (other than that disclosed below *)

which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn 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: 18 April 2024 Name: M.Z Gara Relevant professional Chartered Certified Accountants qualification(s) or body (if any):

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Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.

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Give here brief details of N/A any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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