
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

## **From  01/07/2023                   Period start date   To      30 June 2024 Period end date** 

## **Charity name: WELLBEING MINDFULNESS AND MARTIAL ARTS** 

## **Charity registration number: 1186425** 

## **Objectives and Activities** 


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SORP reference<br>Summary of the purposes of  Para 1.17  THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY<br>the charity as set out in its  PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY<br>governing document  RECREATION IN PARTICULAR BY THE<br>PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE<br>PLAYING OF MARTIAL ARTS THAT<br>INCLUDE TRADITIONAL SHAOLIN<br>KUNGFU, TAICHI, QIGONG AND<br>KICKBOXING.<br>Summary of the main  Para 1.17 and  The promotion of exercise and healthy<br>1.19<br>activities in relation to those  living through the practice of martial arts,<br>purposes for the public  mindfulness, Taichi and qigong.<br>benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or services  To supply affordable sporting and fitness<br>identified in the accounts.  activities in England.<br>To help underprivileged children, young<br>adults and adults to participate in such<br>activities without worrying about the<br>financial side of it.<br>Providing individual sponsorship to<br>underprivileged children, young adults<br>and adults to participate in martial arts<br>activities and help them to advance in<br>their Martial Arts discipline.<br>To support and mentoring armature<br>athletes in Chinese martial arts to<br>compete in national and international<br>events.<br>Statement confirming  Para 1.18  The trustees have had regard to the<br>whether the trustees have  guidance by the Charity Commission on<br>had regard to the guidance  Public Benefit requirement and comply to<br>issued by the Charity  carry out the charity’s purposes for the<br>Commission on public  public benefit<br>benefit<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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SORP reference<br>N/A<br>Para 1.38<br>Policy on grant making<br>N/A<br>Para 1.38<br>Policy on social investment<br>including program related<br>investment<br>Volunteers have played a crucial role in<br>Para 1.38  the success of our charity by promoting<br>Contribution made by  activities locally within London and<br>volunteers  Essex and supporting the delivery of Tai<br>Chi, Qigong, and martial arts classes.<br>Their efforts in raising awareness and<br>encouraging participation have greatly<br>expanded our reach, ensuring that more<br>individuals could benefit from our<br>programs. Volunteers have also<br>contributed by conducting surveys and<br>identifying the specific needs within the<br>community, helping us understand the<br>barriers people face to improve their<br>Wellbeing. This valuable feedback has<br>guided our work, ensuring that our<br>services are aligned with the needs and<br>preferences of those we serve and in line<br>with the charities mission. In addition to<br>their outreach efforts, volunteers have<br>been directly involved in teaching<br>classes, creating a supportive and<br>inclusive environment where individuals<br>of all ages and backgrounds can engage<br>in physical activity and improve their<br>well-being. The dedication and hard work<br>of our volunteers have been vital in<br>strengthening our connection with the<br>community and ensuring the charity’s<br>programs continue to have a lasting,<br>positive impact<br>N/A<br>Other<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Achievements and Performance** 

SORP reference 



|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|**The charity has made a significant impact**<br>**by enhancing the physical, mental, and**<br>**social well-being of individuals in**<br>**disadvantaged communities through free**<br>**Tai Chi, Qigong, and martial arts classes.**<br>**In Harlow, Essex, and Enfield, London,**<br>**we provided health and fitness programs**<br>**that have greatly benefited those with**<br>**long-term health conditions, improved**<br>**flexibility, and promoted mental clarity.**<br>**By sponsoring youth martial arts training,**<br>**we’ve enabled young people from low-**<br>**income backgrounds to build confidence**<br>**and develop self-discipline. Our**<br>**professional coaches contributing as**<br>**volunteers to deliver the programmes,**<br>**have played a vital role in expanding our**<br>**reach, and through their efforts, we've**<br>**created a supportive environment for**<br>**both parents and children to engage in**<br>**physical activities, strengthening family**<br>**bonds. All of the charity's programs have**<br>**been delivered entirely voluntarily and**<br>**have successfully reduced social**<br>**isolation, helping individuals of all ages**<br>**and backgrounds come together to**<br>**improve both physical and mental health.**<br>**We’ve also made a lasting difference by**<br>**addressing significant barriers to**<br>**participation, particularly for**<br>**underrepresented groups promoting**<br>**inclusivity. Looking ahead, the Trustees**<br>**are focused on securing funding to**<br>**expand and improve services, train**<br>**coaches, hire experts, and secure venues**<br>**to continue delivering these services. By**<br>**conducting more surveys and**<br>**consultations with beneficiaries, we aim**<br>**to align our future activities with the**<br>**priorities of the people we serve,**<br>**ensuring our charity remains impactful,**<br>**relevant, and able to continue supporting**<br>**those who need us most, while delivering**<br>**the charity’s aims and objectives. **|
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|Achievements against<br>objectives set|Para 1.41|**N/A**|
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|Performance of fundraising<br>activities against objectives<br>set|Para 1.41|**N/A**<br>**N/A**|





|Investment performance<br>against objectives|Para 1.41|**N/A**|
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|Other||**N/A**|





## **Financial Review** 

|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s<br>financial position at the end<br>of the period|Para 1.21|**No funds to review,  0 transactions**|
|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**N/A**|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**N/A**|
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22|All projects have been delivered on a voluntary<br>basis with no funding, and therefore no reserves<br>have been held or required.|
|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24|**N/A**|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|**Location to operate as a fulltime**<br>**organisation is a concern**|



|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements|where relevant about:|
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|The charity’s principal<br>sources of funds (including<br>any fundraising)|Para 1.47|**N/A**|
|Investment policy and<br>objectives including any<br>social investment policy<br>adopted|Para 1.46|**N/A**|
|A description of the principal<br>risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|**N/A**|
|Other||**N/A**|





## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:||**THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY**<br>**PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY**<br>**RECREATION IN PARTICULAR BY**<br>**THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR**<br>**THE PLAYING OF MARTIAL ARTS**<br>**THAT INCLUDE TRADITIONAL**<br>**SHAOLIN KUNGFU, TAICHI, QIGONG**<br>**AND KICKBOXING.**|
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|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|**Constitution**|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|**CIO**|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|**The charity shall be managed by a**<br>**committee of trustees who are appointed**<br>**at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of**<br>**the charity.**|



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Policies and procedures<br>adopted for the induction and  Para 1.51<br>training of trustees<br>The charity’s organisational<br>structure and any wider  Para 1.51<br>network with which the<br>charity works<br>Relationship with any related  Para 1.51<br>parties<br>Other<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Reference and Administrative details** 

|Charity name|**Wellbeing Mindfulness and Martial Arts**|
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|Other name the charity uses|**N/A**|
|Registered charity number|**1186425**|





Charity’s principal address **156 Percival Road Enfield EN1 1QU** 



**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 


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Name of person (or body)<br>Dates acted if not<br>Trustee name  Office (if any)  entitled to appoint trustee<br>for whole year<br>(if any)<br>Myrsini-Chionia  ONGOING<br>1<br>Christodoulelli<br>Tyra Edwards-Walker 28 June 2024  ONGOING<br>2<br>Salvatore Russo 15 June 2024  ONGOING<br>3<br>4 Amanda DArcy 14 June 2024 ONGOING<br>5<br>6<br>7<br>8<br>9<br>10<br>11<br>12<br>13<br>14<br>15<br>16<br>17<br>18<br>19<br>20<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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

> **Director name Myrsini-Chionia Christodoulelli** 

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity 


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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year<br>N/A<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **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 

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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** 


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## **Exemptions from disclosure** 

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details 

**N/A** 

## **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) Full name(s)**[MYRSINI CHIONIA CHRISTODOULELLI ] 

**Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)** CHAIR 

**Date** 24/04/2025 

