Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 31/3/23 Period start date To Period end date
31/3/24
Charity name:Eco2Oceans
Charity registration number:1188468
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote for public benefit the conservation, preservation and protection of cetaceans by: 1) providing responsible whale tourism guidelines and raising awareness of relevant regulations and codes of conduct through workshops with local communities. 2) 2) Promoting establishment of MPA lines (Marine Protected Areas) in cetacean breeding grounds that will relieve heavy tourism and boat traffic. 3) Educating the public regaring humane behaviour towards cetaceans by providing appropriate safety guidelines for whale watching that donot cause stress to the whales. |
| 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 |
Fundraising to provie annual workshop activities Fundraising to provide promotional materials for tourists Educating the public through workshops Working with local communities and tourist led companies to promote our work Establishing concrete photographic evidence to support MPA lines |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We have complied with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment N/A Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 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 | Fundraising has been completed for the next trip Promotional merchandise has been produced and distributed within communities. Workshops completed Research and recording of data completed |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Investment performance | Para 1.41 | |||
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| 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 | 3842 |
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are maintained for the use of further workshops |
Amount of reserves held |
Para 1.22 | 3842 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | 0 |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/Q |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| 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 | ASSOCIATION |
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 | APPOINTED BY PRINCIPAL TRUSTEE OF THE CHARITY |
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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 |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | ECO2OCEANS |
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Other name the charity uses |
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| Registered charity number | 1188468 |
Charity’s principal address |
291 PORTOBELLO ROAD LONDON W10 5TD |
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 Nam e of pers on (or body ) entitl ed to appo int trust ee (if any) |
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| JOANNA RACHEL COLLINGWOOD |
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| ANDREW SUTTON |
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| PHILIP HOARE | |||
| MARTIN GUARD | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name JOANNA RACHEL COLLINGWOOD
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 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)
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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) JOANNA RACHEL COLLINGWOO Position (eg Secretary, TRUSTEE & SECRETARY Chair, etc) Date 09/01/2025
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