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2021-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021

Charity name: A MILE IN HER SHOES

Charity registration number: 1183760

Objectives and Activities

Objectives and Activities Objectives and Activities Objectives and Activities
SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set
out in its governing document		 Para 1.17 The objects of the charity are to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing
people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially
excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. For this purpose, ’socially excluded’
means in particular women who are excluded from society, or part of society, as a result of
being homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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’s main activities are providing fitness sessions, including running sessions, to
women affected by or experiencing homelessness and/or multiple disadvantage. Please see
more detail under Achievements and Performance.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public benefit		 Para 1.18 When planning the charity’s activities and developing the charity’s direction the trustees have
considered the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP
reference
Policy ongrant making Para 1.38 Notapplicable
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 Not applicable
Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 With only a few paid personnel, volunteers play a very important role in the charity. They lead and assist
at the sessions we run. We are grateful for all their help and support in delivering such a positive impact to
our beneficiaries.
Other None

Achievements and Performance

Achievements and Performance
SORP
reference
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 Operational achievements through activities delivered
We are proud of having found creative ways to continue to support beneficiaries during
the Covid 19 pandemic lockdowns. For our beneficiaries, the continued support we
provided at this time was especially valuable. The need to adapt and flex our model of
support has also allowed A Mile In Her Shoes to think differently about how to deliver our
impact, and demonstrated our resilience in the face of huge challenges to our delivery
model. Activities delivered:
oCore group activity sessions: Where lockdown restrictions allowed, we
continued to deliver our group activity sessions. As well as fun running-
based games sessions, we now provide sessions including other fitness
elements requested by beneficiaries. These include boxercise, Zumba,
mindfulness and yoga elements. Some sessions are outdoors and some
are indoors; this has allowed more opportunities for women to engage who
lack confidence in exercising outdoors.
oOne to one sessions and small group sessions: Our groups benefited from
the exemption for support groups for most of the more restricted lockdown
periods, although this was not clear at the outset of the pandemic.
Nevertheless, we took a decision not to deliver our usual size group
sessions. Several factors were relevant, including: infection risk to
members, volunteers and coaches (including if they’d have had to use
public transport); what members and coaches were comfortable with; and

the risk that although our group activities were permitted, they might result in comments, approaches or harassment from the authorities or the public, which could be particularly traumatic for members. We introduced short one-to-one sessions which were enjoyed, and allowed very small group sessions to go ahead.

Organisational development

In addition to ongoing service delivery, the charity achieved some organisational development goals which will enhance our ability to make a difference to our beneficiaries’ circumstances in future. These include: • Putting in place a sub-committee system in 2021, again to increase efficiency and allow for more focus on strategic points when the board meet as a whole. • A renewed focus on fundraising coming out of the pandemic in order to generate a sustainable model.

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Achievements against objectives set Para
1.41		 As a microcharity, objectives are mainly determined by those set out in grant requirements. During the
reporting period, the charityfulfilled requirements set out in maingrants.
Performance of fundraising activities
against objectives set		 Para
1.41		 No objectives set.
Investment performance against
objectives		 Para
1.41		 Not applicable

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial
position at the end of the period		 Para
1.21		 Receipts totalling of £4,269 were received of which £1,700 related to restricted grant funding from Greater
London Authority.
£2,569 of unrestricted income was generated from fundraising activities.
Expenses totalled £28,396 in the period of which £8,156 related to the delivery of the Comic Relief activities,
£8,091 for the Greater London Authority project and £4,813 for Homeless Link. The most significant costs
include payment of the Community Coaches to deliver sessions and associated costs of running the sessions
such as kit and venue hire.
Unrestricted reserves at the end of the period were £11,281 and restricted reserves were £4,123.
Statement explaining the policy
for holding reserves stating why
they are held		 Para
1.22		 The charity holds reserves to meet any unforeseen expenditure, to safeguard against needing to suddenly
cease the support we provide to our beneficiaries and to fulfil any outstanding obligations to contractors and
suppliers.
Amount of reserves held Para
1.22		 Our reserves policy is minimum 3 months operating costs.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para
1.22		 Not applicable
Details of fund materially in deficit Para
1.24		 Not applicable
Explanation of any uncertainties
about the charity continuing as a
going concern		 Para
1.23		 None

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 In 2021 the charity’s principal sources of funds were grant income from
Comic Relief, Team London and Homeless Link and individual fundraising
donations.
Investment policy and objectives including any
social investment policy adopted		 Para 1.46 Not applicable
A description of the principal risks facing the
charity		 Para 1.46 •
End of significant grants
•
Inability to grow unrestricted income
•
Personnel resource
Other Not applicable

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution (CIO foundation model)
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 constitution requires that:
•
Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed
for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly
convened meeting of the charity trustees.
•
In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the
charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and
experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.

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Policies and procedures adopted for
the induction and training of trustees		 Para
1.51		 Incoming trustees were provided with a welcome pack that included our constitution, core information about
the charity’s vision, mission, strategy and operating model and minutes of the most recent board meetings.
We also shared the Charity Commission’s trustee welcome pack, which sets out the roles and
responsibilities of charity trustees. In normal circumstances, new trustees would have been given
opportunities to visit and participate in fitness sessions, in order to see first-hand the work we do and to meet
our members, coaches and volunteers.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider network with
which the charity works		 Para
1.51		 Not applicable. The charity is governed by a board which is supported by a number of sub-committees
dealing with finance and fundraising, governance and operations.
Paid staff include a programme manager and 1 community coach. Coaches are supported by volunteers (8
currently).
Relationship with any related parties Para
1.51		 Not applicable
Other Notapplicable

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name A MILE IN HER SHOES
Other name the charity uses NA
Registered charity number 1183760
Charity’s principal address c/o Capital Office
Kemp House
152-160 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1
2
3		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Carli-Louan Foster Treasurer
Mary Nicholls Co-chair (from 7 October 2019 to 26 November 2020) Trustee until 26 November
2020
Jennifer Cirone Co-chair (from 7 October 2019 to 26 November 2020), Chair
(from 26November 2020 to28 January2021)
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
12		 Nicola Miller Trustee from 26 March 2020
to 29 July 2021
Sarah Bridget
Evershed		 Secretary
CeliaRoberts
Ross James
Perriam
Clare Louise
Jenkins		 Trustee from 18 August
2020
Anna Lucy
Robertson Bird		 Trustee from 18 August
2020
Victoria Kate
Parker		 Trustee from 18 August
2020
Katherine Victoria
Burt		 Co-chair (from 26 November 2020 to 28 January 2021 Trustee from 18 August
2020

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved – None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity – None

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others – No assets held in this capacity

Additional information (optional)

Additional information (optional) Additional information (optional) Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
None (but Nicola Miller acted as voluntary chief executive for a period ending early 2020)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Not applicable

Other optional information

The charity trustees have had regard to the related Charities SORP Committee note of 23 March 2020 saying trustees should consider if information needs to be included to explain the impact of the COVID 19 situation on their charity. This information has been included elsewhere in the report but is summarised here.

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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A Mile In Her Shoes A Mile In Her Shoes A Mile In Her Shoes A Mile In Her Shoes A Mile In Her Shoes 1183760 1183760 1183760 CC16a
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period
from		 Period start date
01/01/2021		 To Period end date
31/12/2021
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£		 Restricted funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Last year
to the nearest £
Transfer from A MileIn HerShoes (1167381) - - - - -
MiscellaneousFundraising 2,569 - - 2,569 3,339
CorporateDonation - - - - -
Grants - 1,700 - 1,700 37,760
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 2,569 1,700 - 4,269 41,099
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
41,099

First Aid Training		 - - - - -
Community Coaches 4,890 18,975 - 23,865 12,200
Admin Support 264 308 - 572 1,687
Session delivery & Clothing 330 1,472 - 1,801 3,102
Professional fees - - - - -
Operating costs 1,531 270 - 1,801 2,595
Trustee & volunteer expenses 323 35 - 358 1,973
Marketing - - - - 376
- - - - -
**Sub total ** 7,337 21,060 - 28,396 21,934
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see
table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
21,934
- 4,768 19,165
- -
16,049 -
11,281 19,165

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

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets		 1
(agree balances with receipts and
payments account(s))
Details
Bank balance
Total cash funds
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
11,281
-
-
11,281
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-		 2
Restricted funds
to nearest £
4,123
-
-
4,123
OK
Restricted funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
1 - - 9/04/2023
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Fund to which Current value
Cost (optional)
Details asset belongs (optional)
B3 Investment assets - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Fund to which Current value
Cost (optional)
Details asset belongs (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
B5 Liabilities -
-
-
-
-
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all
Signature Print Name Date of approval
the trustees
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29/04/2023

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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