HMCK Charity Promoting aspirational partnerships in education TRUSIEES ANNUAL REPORT for period 1/4/2024 to 31/3/2025 The HMCK Charity was registered by the Charitv Commission as a Charitsble thof Incoq)orated Organisation (CIO) on the 18 february 2019 (rcg no 1182103). OUR PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES The putpose of the Chariti, is to promote. support 2nd facilitste the coniinued creative development of outreach and partnerbkn'p (O&P) education programmes between state and independent schools, and to cncoutage new ways for independent and st2te schools to work collaborativd}' for their mutual benefiL rc pursue thc vision, that even'one regardlcss of background and citcumsrances should have the ch2nce to fulfil their pntcntial. We nd sustainable cross-scctor p2rtnerskn.ps that benefit all pupils and staff involved thereby overcoming traditionAI baniers or learning constraints. PUBLIC BENEFIT The Trustees act in accordance with the guidance notes issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The Chlty contributes to snaal mobility by improiryng educational opportunity. and the approaches of staff, parents, and pupils from all social backgrounds associated with the schools we support. OUR STRucfuRE AND MANAGEMENT Ian Ray (Chairn]an), Nlargaret HunnabalL .Sar2h Bandurka continue as Trnstees. All Trustees agreed to serve in this capacity for a further temi running thtough to the end of May 2027 Sadl!, we lost the seThrices of Bill Richards a valued 2nd wcll-respected Trustee who passed awa}. so prematurd}' on the 29 of Jan[1, 2025
Charity leadership team The Trustees collaborate closel}r with voluntcers who bring complementan. slulls to the team. They are Hatry Chapman, Sarah Siwyett, who sit on the FJJucation21istS Panel chaired by ,Margaret Hunn2ball Carol Campbell stepped down from this team., We ate fortunate to wdcome Ad2m Cross 2n ex-colleague of HIIICK with considerable experience of educational partnetskn'ps. This pand teview funding apphcations 2nd make recommendations to the Trustees. In additiory members fimction as foc21 points 2nd mentors for successfid partnership manws and monitot progress of projects we supporL CONCISE ESUME OF OUR 6" YEAR ACHIEVEMENTS Our efforts to encourage applications and proiryde fimding for .TF.l (Science, TechnOlo-, Engineering, Ind .IIathematics) orient2tLd parthership schemes met with limited success. l¥'e were however dehghted to provide funding for 3 (h'sadvantaged pupds to go on 2n education21 trip to CERN. organised via 2 partnership between Sevenoaks School and the University of Liveryool. This programme included 24 students from state and independent schools in Kent. IA)ndon, Birmingham, and Livelpool. We continue to budd 2 Sustainable re12tionship with schools we have supported. We were delighted to support a long-tenn programme led by Prospect House School with Sacred Heart, Roehampton and Our IAdv Queen of Heaven, Putney to dcvelop a mutually benefici21 and successfid partnership between the three schools, building strong Trinks within their local community. This project h28 grown bevond its original scope and into new areas duc to the relationships built up and fostcred during the initi21 hockey partnership project. Minor fiu]ding was provided to 2 number olpartnership activities including the folloThing. - Cheltenham Education Partnership. ,Schools Partnership Alliance. IAtde Green ChaTLge In addition, we proTrided final year fimding to. _ l. Dulwich College in partnership with local stste schools to provide hockey opportunities. It Is particu]ady satisfjryng to record that these activities h2ve been taken over by enthusiastic parents and ts now embedded into the offeiings OF a local sports club. A perfect outcome
- And continued with 2rn4 year fLmdÉng for the Spencer L}Fnx (Registered charits") n)stuck Place ,SchooL and a number of local state primary schools, partnership provi(ling free hockey training using the school's E20]ities for children who h2ve not had such opportunity,. The collabor2tion between HIIKC Charity, Ibstock Place and Spencer Lynx, has been a real Inspiratio The project has enabled local childien in the community to have access to excellent sports facilities and given them an introduction to hockey. ,Is 2 team sport hockey develops ke). social and jile skillb, such is teamworL discipline, and confidence, as well ab enhancing mental agth'ty. and over21L wellbeing. The children also loi'ed their packed tea at the end of the session. 3 We continued to support The Charter Schools Educational Trust/lTOCEE.$8 Foundarion's Young tE2der Programme which was a most impactful projecL OUR AIMS FOR YEAR 7 The announcement that I'_IT on prii-lte school fees to bc introduced from First of Januan. ?O?i had a significant impact on our number of applications (reduced) for the 25/?6 academic l-ear and we need to monitor its ongoiiig effect on our work. IIan)- independent schools dearl!. bteppcd back reiryewed and rationalised their partnership actiiities and staff involved. We need to monitor and respond to lasting change emerging from this period 0£ uncertainty. We llryll endeavout to maintain our projected desired levels of support vjithout comptomising on ivh2t e do suppurt. We h2ve p12ns to work more collaboratiiTel!' ryth the Schools Partnership Alliance enhancing awareness s of our work. Finally. we need to consider ongoing funding and the strategic direction of the Charity. ACKNOWIEDGEMENTS All ftiends and supporters and those who have given so much time and effort as part of our leadership team.
To Sam Richardson for his ongoing support and advice on our website and use of social media. To Kings College School Wllnbledon for pr0dMg meetsng rooms and inierest in our work FINANCIAL REVIEW No fees or expenses were claimed by an). Trnstec or mcmber of the leadership team during the )"e2r. The Charity incutted one small fee for domain registration. Annual accounts - As at year endmg 3103 2025 the ChAtity held £ 17908 of unrestricted fLaS. The "frnstees have aLso received 2 pledge for fiher fundmg support over the next few !Tears which the}, beheve will be sufficient to achieve Its objectives thtough grants to successfid partnership applicants. Declarations The Charitii's principal address" 21 Richmond Bridge NIansions, oUghbY Road, Twickenham TWI 2QJ The Trnstees declare that they have approved the Trustees atmual report above. TRUSTEE Signature(s) NRAY DAIE
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES THE HMCK CHARtrY 1182103 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 0110412024 To 3110312026 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Rè$tri¢ted funds Endowment fvnd$ Totsl funds Last year A1 R8¢•i Donations vla CAF Oonabon5 Gift Aid Interest on Bank Accounts 159 159 Sub total(Gross income forAR) A2 Asset and Snvestsnent sal•8, I? tsbl•l. 15.834 15.834 225 Sub total Is34 15.834 225 A3Pa •nts Pa Pal fe8S Bnak Char es Website lin fees Donations to rtner5hi CAF fees & GiftAd handlin 76 12.2M ramrnes 13,949 13.949 $49 ¢*a Sub total 14.558 14.558 12.328 A4 Assèt and investmgnt pur¢has•8. (e table) Sub total 14.558 14.558 12.328 Net ofrecelptrfpayments) AS Transfors fvnds A6 Cash lunds last year end Cash fiinds this end 1276 1111031 16.632 17,908 16.632 28.735 17. CCXX R1 ljn ISSI
xction B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period UnStriCted funds Restricted fund$ to n•artst£ Endowment funds to ng•r88t £ Hekl in Chanty Bank Aux)unts 17,gJ8 Totsl cash funds 17.908 rfs)) Unrestrictod fund to n88r•tst £ RestrSct8d fvnds to nèarn•t£ End¢>wment funds ¢0 n88r•*t £ D&tails Fund to whlch a8UI bol Details Colt lopwonall Current valu• onal Fund to whlch atsbet ln Dètsils Co¥t loptlonall ¢urr81tt valug orbal B4 Assets retained for thg £tiaity's own use Fund to whkh Ilabll Details Amoufit dug lonil onal 85 Liabilllle8 SvJned by orts Qrtrt tnjstees on b•haW of a51 th8 trustees Sig Print N8me Dale of roval fan Ray Margar•t Hunnaball ,11[1 CCXX R2 ac£¢yJ)ts Issi
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of THE HMCK CHARITY On accounts for the year ended 31 st March 2025 Charity no (rfany 1182103 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Yhe Trusf) for the year ended 3110312025. Responsibilities and As the chanty trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the acwunts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Acr). I report in respect of my examination of Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Ad and in rArrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission urKler section 145(5}(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have ome to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material resFect: accounting records were not kept in accordance wtth section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord wilh the accounting records Independent examiner's statsment I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wrth the examination to which attention should be dravm in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: I+/ILILoLS Name: Alan Grovos Relevant professional 9ualification{s) or body lif any): ACMA, CGMA - Chartered Instttute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Address: 139 Comwallis Road Oxford OX4 3NH Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of chanty ac¢wnts: directions and guidance for examiners).