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2024-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 06/04/2023 Period start date To 05/04/2024 Period end date

Charity name: The Little Environmental Action Foundation

Charity registration number: 1184069

Objectives and Activities
SORP ref
Summary of the
purposes of the
charity as set out
in its governing
document		 Para 1.17 The objects of the CIO are:
(a) To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the
public by:
(i)
the preservation, conservation and the protection of
the environment
and the prudent use of resources;
(ii)
the relief of poverty and the improvement of the
conditions of life in socially and economically
disadvantaged communities. (b) To advance the
education of the public in subjects relating to
sustainable development and the protection, enhancement
and
rehabilitation of the environment and to promote study and
research in
such subjects provided that the useful results of such study are
disseminated to the public at large.
Sustainable development means “development which meets
the needs of
the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.”
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
1.19		 In 2023, LEAF's journey in Kenya was not only a testament to
environmental stewardship but also a significant stride in the fight
against climate change. Through our diverse initiatives – from
initiating environmental awareness in schools to restoring
mangrove forests and managing an indigenous tree nursery –
LEAF's impact has been epic.
The educational programs in schools, reaching over 10,000
students across 19 institutions, were more than just lessons; they
are cultivating a new generation of environmental guardians. This
education went hand-in-hand with tangible action – the planting of
1,800 indigenous and fruit seedlings in these schools, transforming
these educational spaces into future green sanctuaries.
In the mangroves, LEAF's efforts have been something else,
community led celebrations of getting fingers dirty and everyone
playing their part in returning mangrove forests to their historic
range. Planting 39,316 mangrove seedlings in 2023 (81,000 total
with a 76% survival rate), we not only helped restore vital coastal
ecosystems but also significantly contributed to carbon
sequestration. Likewise, we have planted 12,000 terrestrial trees
from over 170 species (74% survival rate) including those of over
30 threatened species (including endangered and critically
endangered species), alongside 30,000 seedlings in our nursery
ready to plant.
The impact of these planting efforts, when viewed through the lens
of almighty carbon, is staggering. Over their lifetimes, the 81,000
mangroves and 12,000 native terrestrial trees are estimated to
sequester approximately 34,408 metric tons of CO2. To put this
into perspective, this amount of carbon is equivalent to the
emissions from roughly 34,000 economy passenger flights between
New York and London or 5,000,000 hamburgers. This comparison
underscores the vital role of reforestation and afforestation in
mitigating climate change impacts.
LEAF's initiatives, therefore, went beyond ecological restoration;
they represented a significant contribution to global efforts to
reduce atmospheric carbon. In engaging communities, students,
and volunteers, LEAF not only sowed seeds in the soil but also
planted ideas of sustainability and conservation that will grow
alongside these trees, fostering a greener, more resilient future.

Statement confirming Para 1.18[The trustees have seen this guidance ] whether the trustees have had regard to 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 on grant making Para 1.38 N/A
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38		 N/A
Contribution made by
volunteers
 Para 1.38 Volunteers are welcome to donate to our
work but there is no necessity for them to
do so.


Other

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
beneficiarie
s and any wider
benefits to society
as a whole.		 Para 1.20 Environmental Education in Schools: Over 1,400 students
across 19 schools engaged in comprehensive
environmental programs.
Tree Planting in Educational Institutions: 1,602
indigenous and fruit seedlings planted in schools, fostering
environmental stewardship among students.Mangrove
Restoration: 39,316 mangrove seedlings planted,
significantly contributing to ecosystem restoration and
carbon sequestration.
LEAF Indigenous Nursery: Propagation of over 20,000
seedlings, including threatened species, aiding biodiversity
conservation.
Carbon Sequestration Impact: Estimated 5,339 metric
tons of CO2 to be sequestered over the lifetimes of these
planted trees.
Community and Student Engagement: Involvement of

local communities, students, and volunteers in planting and
educational activities, fostering a culture of environmental
responsibility.

Additional information (optional)
Achievements
against
objectives set



Para 1.41


Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41




Investment
performance
against objectives
Para 1.41

Other

Financial Review

inancial Review
Review
of
the
charity’s
financial position at the end o
the period
 Para 1.21
f		 At the end of the period, the charity holds
£28,133 in liquid funds, with a net cash flow
of £28,133 for the 12 month period. These
funds allow us to comfortably expand our
restoration
efforts
and
projects
whilst
maintaining enough reserves to cover 3 to 6
months of operational expenditure.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The LEAF currently has a Reserves policy:
We maintain reserves at least equivalent to
three months operational expenditure.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £28,133
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 NA
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 NA
Explanation
of
any
uncertainties about the charity
continuing as a going concern		 Para 1.23
 NA

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources
of funds (including any
fundraising)


Para 1.47		 The Charity’s primary source of funds is
currently through a few major donors,
alongside general public donations, driven
primarily through fundraising campaigns
throughout the year
Investment
policy
and
objectives including any social
investment policy adopted

Para 1.46		 NA

At this point there are no obvious risks as
we have reserves enough to cover

A description of the principal Para 1.46 several years and expect significant risks facing the charity donations throughout the next year.

Other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity’s trusts: NA
Type of governing document
 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity constituted? 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 Elected by Trustees

Additional information (optional)

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 Little Environmental Action Foundation
Other name the charity uses The LEAF
Registered charity number 1184069
address
Charity’s principal
 Trelan, Wharf Road, Lelant, Cornwall, TR26 3DU

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
(if any)
Harry Fonseca Williams Chair of
Trustees
Nathan O’Nions
Mariah Cristina Magallanes
Freddie Harvey-Williams
Rachel Wacuka Maina
Laura Barbosa Vedovato
Toral Bimal Shah

Ben Raby David Bartholomew Sophie Bennet

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name Company Name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if 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 advisor Name Address
Academic Prof. Brendan Godley University of Exeter, Penryn
Campus, Cornwall
Strategy Prof. Ben Cosh University of Reading,
Reading
Finance Chris Pridmore

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Annual Accounts The Ltttle EnviTonrnental Action Foundation 1184069 (HARITY COMMISSION FCR ENGMD ANO WAIES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For th8 P8Tlod trown Tts 8141?r)?7 51412024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlcted ltsnds Restrlcted funds to th• n•ar•st Endowment funds Total funds Last y•ar to th• n•ar•st to th• n•ar•st £ to th• n•ar•st e to th• n•¥r•¥t£ A1 Recel ts Don3fions Recewed 42.746 42.746 47.14J Sub total (Gross income for AR) 42.746 42.748 47.145 A2 Asset and Investment sales, see table Sub total Total receipts 42.748 47.146 A3Pa m•nts Operating C05t- Pawani PrDPCt-KIl￿I Ke 39.561.LHJ 433.00 440.00 9.046.00 39.061 433 440 8.046 22.fj36.VO 622.00 40D.DQ 19.521.00 S16.00 Bank Charge5 Accountancy Fee OperatlDnala ExpEn5e5-￿Jabe Total Miscellerwus Adrnin ExpeDses Sub tot81 49.480 45.594 A4 Asset and Investment urchas•s s•• tabl Sub total 49.480 49.4BO 43.394 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thls year end 6.734 6.734 3.751 34.467 27.733 34.467 27.733 30.716 34.467 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unresirlcted lunds Restrlcted funds Endowme nt funds tiTr n•ar•5t £ t¢1 n•ar•5t £ to n•ar•5t £ Bl Cash funds Bank Balanc@ 28.133 Total cash funds 28.133 Isgreo bal8nco5 Wlth and paymgnt5 3ccountl511 Unrestrlcted ffl funds to n•ar•st £ Rostrlcted funds tC M•ar•st e Endowm nt funds tt n•ar•st 4 Oètalls 82 Other monetary assets Curr•nt valu• loThal to beh Det a55•t B3 Investment a55ets Fund to whkh ass•t b•longs CurT*rtT valu• lonal Cost (op￿0￿￿1￿ Dotails Fixed Assets B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use 5,064 Fund tts v•hleh VVh•n du• onal Details Payabl• onal 85 L•abilities Signed by one Dr tWD tru5tee5 Dn of al thts trustgas Slgnature Prlnt Name Date of roval Ha Fonseca INIlliBm5 4110Y2024

The Little Environmental Action Foundation

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees For

the year ended 05 April 2024

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 5 April 2024.

Responsibilities of trustees and examiner

As the charity trustees of the Trust, trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. The charity trustees considered that audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention

Have not been meet or

2: To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of accounts to be reached.

Faizan Ahmad

Chartered Accountant 95C BelleGrove Road Welling Kent, London DA16 3PG

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature

Signature


Signature
Name Harry Fonseca Williams
Position Chair of Trustees