CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01 Apr 2023 Period start date To 31 Mar 2024 Period end date Charity name: Interconnected UK Charity registration number: 1187605 Objectlves and Activities ' SORPthaxe Summary of the purposes of Pwa1.17 the charity as sel out in its governing document I Charitsble Objective5 11 To relieve the charitable needs of intersex people. their carers and their farnilies in such ways as the Trustees may from time to time decide. 2) To promote the equality of intersex people in such ways as the Trustees may from tirne to tlme decide. 3> To promote the human rights of Intersex people las set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and subsequent United Nations Conventions and Declarations).
Summary of the main activities in relation to those Purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activrties, projects or services identified in the accounts. Por8 1 17 1.19 The Trustees, focus has been to dellver on the fNe-year Strategic Plan by holding an annual residential conferen¢e. ICON'S strategy and good governance for a small charity has supported the continued success of ralslng Grant Funding for the Charlty's works. The second annual tWOaY residential event in Birmingham was held for people with variations in sex ¢hara¢teTistics I people with intersex tralts. The programme had facilitated sessions. The sesslons used drawing and structured di$¢us$lon$ to reflect on personal experiences and on how to build a healthy and flourlshing life. ICON UK contlnu&d. with financial support from the Astfea Foundation to advocate for intersex people in government consultatlon, and exploring opportunities to partner with other Charities that may be able to provide support services. Statemenl confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Chaiity Commission on public benefit P8ra 1 18 The Trustees have fully complied wlth the requirements of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefrt. Addltlonal Infomiation (optional You may choose to include fvrther statements where relevant about: SORP referee Policy on grant making Pat8 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investmenl Para 1.3B Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.3 Other
Achievements and Perfomiance ICON UK has furthered the objectives of the Charity to . relieve the charitable needs of intersex people. their carers and their families by h05ting an annual conference. To promote the equality and human rights of intersex people through representations to NHS England. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference Ihe charity's work has made to the circumslances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Pwa 1.20 Addltlonal Infomiation {optional} You may choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives set Pw8 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Pwa 1.41 Investment performance against objeolives Pa 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 Income totalled £1 $,668.80 ICON UK received two granls to further the Charities objectives from Astraea Lesbian Foundation For Justice USD $10,000 and USD $10.000 (£7.595 and £7,6721- grants for 'general support.. A further £322 was receNed in donations and £80 in training fees. Expenditure totalled £14,369 The largest item of expendrture was the cost of Ihe two-day residential peer support event in Binningham. The cost of room hires and accommodation lolalled £10,925. and delegates had travel subsidised up to a maximum of £80 each. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held P¥a 1.22 It is expected that the plan for another'in- person. Community Gathering in 2025, will utilise reseThes in the coming year. Amount of reserves held Pxa 1.22 The General Fund £13.844. The Restricted Fund is for 'Psychological Support" with a remaining balance of £200 which includes monies remaining from The Hosprlal Saturday Fund grant. Reasons for holding zero resee$ Para 122 NIA Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 None Explanalion of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 None Addltlonal Infomiatlon (optlonall You may choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The charity's principal sources of funds (induding any fundraising) Para 1.47
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Parn 1.46 The size ofthe Charty Means that financial risks are minimal, however'safeguarding. is of principal concern for all those attending evenls. those benefitting from the funding of Psychological SeNices. and others connected to the Charity. A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document P*a 125 Charity Commission Scheme How is Ihe charity consliluted? Pwa125 cio Trustee selection methods including details of any conslilulional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entiled to appoint one or more trustees P¥a125 Any Trustee appointment musl be agreed unanimously by existing TTUStees Addltlonal Informatlon loptlonal) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about= All Trustees ale required to underlake Safeguarding Training as approved by the Charity- Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Pwa 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 None Relationship with any related Para 1_51 parties Other Reference and Administrative details Charity name Other name the charity uses ICON UK Registered charity number 1187605 Interconnected UK
Charity's principal address Intemational House 64 Nile Street LONDON N17SR Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dat•¥ aet•d If not for whol• y•ar Name of pernon {or body) 8ntititd to appolnt trustee Ilf anyl Trustse nam• Offieo {rf any) Magdalena Rakita Chair Dr Karen Lih Mei Lao Anick Hasmukh Dewji Nathalal Soni 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Corporate trustees- names of the directOTS at the date the report was approved Divgclor name None
Name of trustees holding tiue lo property belonging to the charity Truste8 nam• Dates acted If not for ¥Jhote year None
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others DescTiPtion of the assets None held in this capauty Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this I falls within the custodian charty's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Addltional Informatlon (optionall Names and addresses of advlsers {Optional informallonl Type of Name Address adviser Name of chlef executive or names of senior staff members (Optional Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details Other optional inforniation
Declarations The trustees deelare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the c Signature($l 's trustees Full namels) Magdalena Rakrta ANW YJKJI Position (eg Chair of Trustees Secretary, Chair. etcl '. Iiu¥rÉE Date 13 May 2024
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