Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/04/2022 Period start date To 31/03/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Literacy Aid UK
Charity registration number: 1181990
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The charity facilitates literacy, cultural, art and holistic activities to vulnerable people, as well as re-commerce training to those who wish to distance themselves from traditional employment and become self- employed. The charity donates books, computers and other educational resources, as well as household and hygiene items to those who otherwise would not aford them. The charity facilitates re-commerce and circular economy training, advice and guidance to organisations, charities, educational institutions that aspire to cut down on business and trade waste and become carbon neutral. |
| 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 |
Ensure universal, sustainable access to high-quality educational resources for all. Foster positive reading habits and attitudes towards global education. Equip under-resourced communities, schools, and libraries with excellent global reading resources. Reduce waste by redirecting gently useditems awayfrom landflls and |
| encouraging their circulation until the end of their lifespan. Promote a circular economy mindset within the business world and communities. Empower individuals to attain their chosen place in society and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive community. The charity continues to deliver activities in the beneft of the community as mentioned in its governing document. The charity continues to support people into employment via long-term educational support, pre-employment training and IAG with progression routes. |
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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 | The trustees had had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft. |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers have been crucial contributors to the charity's range of activities. They have participated in meetings with trustees to provide updates on their work and ofer insights into the needs of stakeholders, helping to refne and enhance the charity's initiatives as needed. |
| 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 | Conducted training courses titled "Shared Reading and Reminiscence for Wellbeing." Rescued numerous pre-loved items from being discarded in landflls and distributed them to underserved communities, catering to the needs of those in distress. Assisted individuals in securing employment or establishing their own businesses. Engaged in partnerships with other charities and social enterprises to ensure comprehensive access to enhanced services and support for all benefciaries. Expanded our collaborations with more companies to facilitate their transition towards a more circular economy and their endeavour to achieve carbon neutrality in the foreseeable future. Pursued other endeavours aimed at providing enduring support to individuals striving to integrate into society and fulfl their aspirations. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
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 | 0 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds £7.50 in reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £7.50 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | The charity holds no funds. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The charity has not identifed any uncertainties/concerns. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| 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 | Memorandum and Articles of Association |
| 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 | The charity is recruiting trustees via its partners. It is only the chair that identifes suitable candidates and informs the rest of the trustees at the board meetings. New trustees receive an induction and information pack and spend time in the ofce in Sunderland. The trustees are actively engaged with the charity’s strategic direction and policy. They discuss and approve a strategic plan every year. |
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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
| Charityname | LiteracyAid UKCIO |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charitynumber | 1181990 |
Charity’s principal address 27 Norfolk Street, Sunderland, SR1 1EE
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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| Catalin Constantine |
27 Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE, Sunderland |
Catalin Constantine | ||
| Walatta Israel Trew |
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| Dan Makaveli | 27 Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE, Sunderland |
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| Sarah Robson | ||||
| Alexandra Collinson |
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| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved | Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved | Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved |
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| Director name | ||
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| 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)
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
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) Catalin Constantine Full name(s) Catalin Constantine
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
22/01/2024