It• ANIu'Ak REPORTpi ownValueOLoved 2022 - 2023 es oration thro Education arity No: 1188237 - MESSAGE FROM THE CEO It is my pleasure to share with you the third annual report of the KnownValuedLoved, highlighting what has been another incredibly exciting year of growth for us as a . charity Our team continues to grow in strength and capacity meaning we can do so much work and do it well! all of which we We have new church and corporate partners, . are incredibly grateful for It is so humbling when people become part of our journey . and share our passion to see lives rebuilt and communities restored . We have Our operations, courses and projects have all significantly developed additional resources to share with partners, new courses and exciting plans and ideas that are keeping us busy. Our fundraising has started to fall into some regular patterns, with WalkTheWalk our 50km and more , ( ) walk around the Peak District becoming an . annual event and a key fundraiser for us We have also had people take part in events such as the London Marathon and the Great North Run. Our annual , anniversary auction proved again to be a favourite this year, with additional support from staff at All of this contributes so much to our work Experian (one of our corporate partners). , . and encourages us so much that people are behind us . Our partners continue to inspire us They do such incredible things in challenging situations and circumstances . , it really is an honour and privilege to work alongside them and create a solid foundation Relationships, built on mutual respect, are so important to us, on which we build. and our We are so grateful for partners who tell us what their needs are, . ability to work together to find sustainable solutions Thank you for taking the time to find out more about what we are doing as a charity and . . look at ways to support our work It is always a pleasure to share who we are I hope you are . encouraged by our work All our work is made possible by the incredible support we receive from individuals, businesses schools and churches , , , and we are so grateful to everyone who has followed our journey and supported us practically, financially or emotionally. I really hope you enjoy reading this report, I hope it informs you, inspires you and – encourages you that you are part of the solution and helping children get that education . that will give them the chance of a better future - Andy Ball CEO ## WHO WE ARE At KnownValuedLoved we believe that education is the key to seeing lives rebuilt and communities restored. Our aim is to develop, support and inform education provision in countries impacted by conflict to give young people the chance of a better future. Learning is the most important investment in - long term outcomes. Source: The Learning Generation ## ABOUT KNOWNVALUEDLOVED KnownValuedLoved was set up by Andy Ball in . February 2020 Andy has worked in education for 18 years, specialising in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), inclusion and behaviour. Andy has always had a heart to make a difference to more than one classroom of children at a time. The power that education has to change lives is the driving force behind the charity, along with a passion to bring hope and opportunity to those that are overlooked, marginalised and impacted by things outside out of their control. Andy left his job as an Assistant Head at a large secondary school in order to fully dedicate his time to and setting up establishing KnownValuedLoved and says that the opportunity to . lead this charity is a dream come true ## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY We believe that every child has the right to an education , however many children are being denied . this right due to conflict This is particularly . prevalent across the Middle East it is estimated that over 2 million In Syria alone, 1 in children are displaced as a result of hostilities; every 3 schools are now damaged, destroyed or inaccessible and over 400 000 teachers are no ; , . longer in service Restoration of this nature takes long term dedication , and this is why we are committed to establishing KnownValuedLoved in a sustainable way; that will empower communities to make lasting . change OUR MISSION We believe education is the key to seeing lives rebuilt and communities impacted . by conflict restored We and develop, support, inform education provision where it is needed most to , give young people the chance of a better future. For all young people in communities impacted by conflict to have the opportunity to receive a - high quality education, as is their basic human . right OUR VISION ACCESS Ensuring all young people (in communities impacted inclusive by conflict) have access to a high quality, education. QUALITY Ensuring that the education on offer is high quality and adds value to life chances. Providing greater opportunities for young people to progress and improve the quality of their own life and the . communities they live in ADVOCACY We advocate for the value of and right to an education for all people, regardless of circumstances. is split into 3 key areas of focus: Access , Quality & Advocacy. - Training teachers in all aspects of inclusion we have developed inclusive practice programmes which . include behaviour management and SEND - covers Our bespoke teacher training programme like character things planning, development, lesson content leadership qualities, , learning behaviours short/ , long term memory and information retention. Training and mentoring school leaders around . sustainable school improvement – Full school leadership programme including school values , policies and practice, managing staff, . classroom layout and lesson observations We support other NGO charities to add education such as after provision into their existing provision, school clubs . , English lessons and play sessions We help to finance school improvements to make them accessible.. 1 in 4 children leave education without being able to read or write Ensuring all young people (in communities impacted by conflict) have access to a high inclusive quality, education. ## Less than 2% of global humanitarian aid goes towards education Ensuring that the education on offer is high quality and adds value to life chances. Providing greater opportunities for young people to progress and improve the quality of their own life and the . communities they live in We develop teaching materials and resources such worksheets and lesson as lesson specific content, . plans - We build teacher training centres ensuring that the training is accessible to teachers in different communities. - We have created a network of over 150 teachers from around the world to share good practice by . - using social media We finance teacher salaries to ensure qualified staff can be hired and retained. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## In countries affected by conflict, . girls are 2 5 times more likely to . be out of school than boys We advocate for the value of and right to an education for all people, regardless of circumstances. - We write and influence policy that affects young ’ . - peoples rights and opportunities to flourish in life We make contact and build relationship with local education leaders , community leaders and local - Governments to share the work we are doing and . - any impact we make - We widen the knowledge of staff and parents in their understanding of education to improve the life . - chances for all young people - We use our social media and communication platforms to raise awareness of issues around the world which affect young people and their right to . - access to high quality education **----- Start of picture text -----**
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STRATEGIC VISION Programmatic priorities Expand : expertise SEND Elevate local level leadership in the country Expand : expertise Secondary education Presence on the ground in the communities we support Expand Develop education new resources courses Be flexible to our Advance projects' advocacy and resource needs influence Increase accessibility to our support Create a centre of excellence or teacher training centre in every country we support ## STRATEGIC VISION Operational priorities Expand evaluation and evidence Demonstrate impact of spend Ensure donors feel KNOWN , VALUED and LOVED and see the impact of their giving Create Increase the meaningful awareness of corporate and the work done church by KVL partnerships This is an exciting time for KnownValuedLoved and we cannot wait to share the . impact and successes in the communities we support ## PURPOSE & ACTIVITIES We have grown considerably over the past three years. We continue to develop key areas of our work focusing on teacher training materials and teacher and support staff professional development. We have also contributed to building costs , building adaptations, project . costs and salary costs ## Grant Giving Partnership Our grant programme exists to support education schools NGOs providers ( , , informal education settings) to improve the access to education in their or both. community, the quality of education available, or This is partly achieved by the provision of grants ( the where a direct financial transaction is not possible, provision of resources). All grants are applied for by the education provider and need to demonstrate how or the funds or resources aim to improve access to, the quality of education available to the community Education Development Programme We support education providers by working with and supporting school leaders and teachers. Our Education Development Programme is the core element of what we do as a charity. The model focuses on sustainable school improvement, through working alongside senior leaders from schools , education providers and local NGOs. **----- Start of picture text -----**
BENEFICIARIES SO FAR
Every £1 invested in learning yields £4 to £10 in impact.
Country Burundi Iraq Afghanistan Lebanon India
Teachers 30 teachers Starting 2023
35 teachers 7 teachers 35 teachers
received 5 school 30 teachers
2 school leaders 2 school leaders 2 school leaders
training leaders 4 school leader
Children in
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WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED IN YEAR 3 Our CEO has visited projects . for the first time this year His visits have included Lebanon India and , Iraq, , Burundi. We have launched the second round of training in Kurdistan more , meaning teachers have been equipped with the skills to promote higher quality education. This year has seen two new employees being added to the KVL team , along with . multiple volunteers Working in Afghanistan, we have supported 'Girls out of Education'. we have Over the past year, spent time recruiting new Board members to ensure and will continue diversity, with this over the course of . the next year This year has seen a lot of progress being made on developing the educational documents that provide invaluable resources to the education settings that KVL . supports ## FUNDRAISING – Birthday Fundraising Our can supporters make a gift donation in their name to mark their birthday through a text . message service – Christmas Card sales A local artist has created and illustrated bespoke Christmas cards for KnownValuedLoved with a percentage of the sales . being donated – WalktheWalk In June 2022 25 , people walked 50km around , the local Chesterfield area. This is an annual event and plans are already in place for this to be completed in 2023 £3 Weekend/Small – Sacrifice Sunday We asked our supporters to a small give up weekend treat and , instead donate £3 to the . charity - Corporate Partnerships Silent Auction In – In 2022 we we held , February 2022,, established our first our second successful corporate partnership virtual silent auction.. with Experian. This has - Cup Of Hope We have bought in many new partnered with Peak as links and supporters, Bean UK who have well as fundraising created a unique blend opportunities we held February 2022,, our second successful virtual silent auction.. - Cup Of Hope We have partnered with Peak Bean UK who have created a unique blend for KnownValuedLoved called Cup of Hope. 15% of every purchase of this unique blend is then donated to KnownValuedLoved. – Amazon Smile We asked that people set up an Amazon Smile account , meaning that every time they shop a donation is made to KnownValuedLoved. ## GRANT GIVING PARTNERSHIP In line with our Constitution , we now have a funding allocation available for the Grant Giving Partnership, . which has developed and grown This will allow KnownValuedLoved to make grants to others. Within this financial year we have subsequently : made the following grants - Kurdistan £2 250 Hope for Communities , £2 250 Totalling , ## OUR TRUSTEES ## Chair of Trustees - - - Matt Ingram Smith Commenced February 2020 ongoing ## Trustees - - Alex Nicolson Commenced February 2020 ongoing - - Ian Tannahill Commenced December 2022 ongoing - - Jonathan Buckley Commenced February 2020 December 2022 - - Kirsty Ball Commenced February 2020 March 2022 - - Mark Sheikh Commenced January 2022 ongoing - - Oliver Scheidt Commenced December 2022 ongoing - - Richard Harris Commenced January 2022 ongoing - - Sarah Nicholson Commenced February 2020 March 2022 - - - Sophie Ingram Smith Commenced February 2020 March 2022 - OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION – Chief Executive Officer Andrew Ball – Janet Stott Employees , Suzy Wyatt, Fiona Morgan, Jasminder Odusanya – Freelancers Suzanne Lloyd (Virtual Assistance & HR) – Volunteers Anna Kurkierewicz , Georgia Hanson - . Undergraduate placements Allocated through Sheffield Hallam University - Volunteer freelancers Ellen Holcombe (Website Designer) & Mark Sheikh (Financial Adviser) - - Ikon Church Unit A C Registered office , , Vanguard Trading Estate S40 2TZ , – Bank Lloyds Bank - Bookkeeper Suzanne Lloyd – Examiner Jennifer Copley Finance jennifercopley.finance@gmail.com Facebook @JenniferCopleyFinance - Charity No. 1188237 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT ## Governing document Under the charities Act 2011 KnownValuedLoved , was given charity status and began it's charitable work on 28th February 2020. In the creation of the charity, Trustees were sought for having a strong empathy to the education needs and justice of others. Skills and experience were sought in relevant areas. Ongoing Trustees recruitment is completed using online platforms such as Reach the KnownValuedLoved website and Volunteering, LinkedIn. Any potential new Trustees qualities and skills are aligned with the Trustee skills audit and following a successful interview are approved by the . Trustees prior to their term commencing Risk management The Trustees will periodically review important areas of risk. In particular, safeguarding is already . recognised when dealing with vulnerable individuals such as skills Other risks are regularly reviewed, . and financial procedures ## RUNNING THE CHARITY The Board of Trustees have terms of reference which state that it and that decisions must meet three times a year at the minimum, or a third of must be made by at least two members of the Board, its members .The Board has met , depending on which is greater and each three times during the period covered by this report, . meeting was quorate At the meetings, discussions are had around strategy, policy, finance . areas of activity, , performance and risk The day to day management activities are delegated to the Chief Executive Officer. The Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefit. It is expected that Trustees continue to receive training to keep up to date with Charities Commission requirements and . best practice Trustees are periodically refereed to the Charities . Commission publications on responsibilities and good practice ## FINANCIAL OVERVIEW £18 870 KnownValuedLoved had an opening balance of , , and received an income of £27 206. , During the financial . £31 £2 250 year , 848 was spent on expenditures and , was spent on grant funding, leaving a bank balance at £11 978. This included the the end of the financial year of , £5 996 and £5 982 of unrestricted charity reserves of , , funds. as detailed below ## Reserves Policy Considering the impact of the global pandemic and the the Trustees negative impact on the third sector, consider it prudent to maintain reserves to cover monthly . outgoings At the end of the financial year the charity reserves were £5 996. , This money is held in a savings . account with Lloyds Bank This account is added to every month and will continue to increase until the Reserves . Policy is met This money has not had to be used within . this financial year TRUSTEE DECLARATION The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees report above – Name Matt Ingram Smith (Chair of Trustees) : Signed Dated: 6th November 2023 ## **Income and Expenditure report on a Receipts & Payments/cash basis** KNOWNVALUEDLOVED For the year ended 28 February 2023 **----- Start of picture text -----**
revised cash basis
2022/23 2021/22
Opening Balance 18,870.51 12,005.94
Changing opening balance to a cash basis 7.70
Changes to opening balance for b/f error -111.55
NEW OPENING BALANCE 18,870.51 11,902.09
Income
Amazon Smile/ Easy Fundraising 138.12 156.37
Partner Sales 622.24 696.27
Text donation fundraising 143.11 323.04
Other fundraising 8168.69
18165.31
Donations 7426.44
Church Partnership Income 5110.00 2340
Donations by corporate Orgs 1598.72 0
Gift aid Income 3665.83 3526.48
Interest Income 8.08 0
University Placement income 325.00 0
Total Income 27,206.23 25,207.47
Outgoings
Charitable Activities 28705.57 14176.25
Fundraising 671.79 2516.76
Computer Equipment 759.80 0
Governance 3816.88 1480.8
Admin Expenses 144.11 65.24
Total Outgoings 34,098.14 18,239.05
Defincit surplus - 6,891.91 6,968.42
Closing Balance 11,978.60 18,870.51
Unrestricted Reserves
set aside per the reserves policy 5,996.08 -
unallocated 5,982.52 18,870.51
Restricted - -
Cash/Bank Balance 11,978.60 18,870.51
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**Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/** Charity Name KNOWNVALUEDLOVED **members of On accounts for the year** 28 February 2022 **Charity no** 1188237 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** Page 29 of the TAR https://drive.google.com/file/d/194A6t_reqHtLZyHkF220v5V_pegUOgGD/vie w (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 28/02/ **2022** . - **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** 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. **Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. **Date:** 08/12/2023 **Signed: Name:** Jennifer Copley **Relevant professional** N/A to this post **qualification(s) or body:** jennifercopley.finance@gmail.com **Contact:** www.facebook.com/jennifercopleyfinance 1 **IER** **2020/21** **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 2 **IER** **2020/21**