Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2023 Period start date To 01/12/2023 Period end date
Charity name: ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE NETWORK (ARKEN)
Charity registration number: 1187130
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 objects of the CIO are: 1) To advance the educaton of the public in the subject of archaeological remains in partcular but not exclusively by: a) promotng research for the public beneft in all aspects of that subject and to publish or otherwise disseminate the useful results of such research for the public beneft. b) supportng the work of scientsts, such as those working in museum setngs, to bring knowledge and understanding about archaeological remains to the public c) supportng archaeological investgatons 3) The preservaton, conservaton and protecton of archaeological remains for the public beneft 2) The promoton of equality and diversity for the public beneft by: a) promotng actvites to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds; b) cultvatng a sentment in favour of equality and diversity. |
| 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 |
ARKEN is an independent not for proft charity founded to promote the study of archaeological remains through the exchange of archaeological knowledge. We provide specialist services and volunteer opportunites. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees have accessed the charity commissions public benefts website - htps://www.gov.uk/government/collectons/charitable- purposes-and-public-beneft |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| 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 | N/A |
| 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 | During 2023 the main Trustee Kelly Reed worked on writing reports for one Roman site in Croatia and completed a stable isotope study, culminating in two academic journal publications. Kelly was also invited to undertake fieldwork in Croatia in September, where she spent a week teaching flotation and helping the excavation team. In December Kelly travelled to Kiel University to work on a project located in Hungary on agriculture in the Bronze Age. These activities were in collaboration with universities and museums within Croatia and Hungary and supported the charities objectives in promoting and preserving archaeological remains. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 | During 2023 a small grant was provided by a project located at Kiel University, Germany, to undertake work on a Bronze Age project in Hungary. This money was spent in full on travel and consumables to undertake the research. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | There are no financial outlays that require reserves |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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 |
Where appropriate funds come from people/organsations who wish the charity to help them with examining materials and who provide an upfront payment to cover costs, rather than paying for equipment etc. themselves |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | There are no risks as the charity is working on the knowledge and free time of its trustees. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| 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 | Every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity’s principal address
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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| Dr KellyA Reed | ||||
| Dr Crysta R Kaczmarek |
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| Mrs EmilyK Loizou | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director 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 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) Full name(s) Kelly Reed
Position (eg Secretary, Director Chair, etc) Date 29/12/2023
| ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE NETWORK(ARKEN) |
ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE NETWORK(ARKEN) |
ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE NETWORK(ARKEN) |
No (if any) | CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
Period start date 1/1/2023 |
To | Period end date 12/31/2023 |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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Details Details Details Details Details Signature Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
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| Date of approval |
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| KellyReed | 12/29/2023 | ||