Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 11/3/2020 Period start date To 28/2/2021 Period end date
Charity name: London Help for the Blind
Charity registration number: 1188477
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED PEOPLE IN GREATER LONDON THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL ADVICE. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ALL AREAS RELATING TO BLINDNESS AND VISUAL IMPAIREMENT. |
| 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 |
London Help for the Blind, a newly established charity, has dedicated its inaugural year to relieving the needs of blind and partially sighted individuals in Greater London. While we did not commence fundraising or support services during this period, we are steadfast in our mission to provide support, education, and practical advice to those in need. Additionally, we aim to advance public understanding of blindness and visual impairment through educational initiatives. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes, the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | London Help for the Blind, a newly established charity, has dedicated its inaugural year to relieving the needs of blind and partially sighted individuals in Greater London. While we did not commence fundraising or support services during this period, we are steadfast in our mission to provide support, education, and practical advice to those in need. Additionally, we aim to advance public understanding of blindness and visual impairment through educational initiatives. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | I'm thrilled to report that London Help for the Blind has made progress in its first year. Despite starting as a new charity without funds or active services, we successfully laid the groundwork for future endeavors. Through dedicated planning, we've established strong partnerships with local organizations and created a roadmap for delivering crucial support, education, and practical advice to the blind and partially sighted community in Greater London. Our enthusiasm and commitment have generated positive anticipation for our upcoming service launch and fundraising initiatives. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | In our first year, we faced the challenges of a nascent charity, where funds were yet to be raised. However, our dedicated trustees and volunteers laid the foundation for progress, and we are now poised to initiate fundraising efforts, with strong commitments from our team to provide both time and resources. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Our first year of inception, our financial reserves are understandably at zero, as we dedicated this time to meticulous planning and groundwork, preparing for an exciting year ahead where we anticipate robust fundraising efforts and trustee contributions to propel us toward financial stability. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | This is the first year of operation and no fundraising has taken place. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Given the challenging circumstances of our inaugural year during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are committed to establishing a solid financial foundation for our charity. Through diligent planning and focused fundraising efforts, we aim to achieve sustainable financial health in the coming years. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted
A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| 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 | Election to post |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | London Help for the Blind |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | London Help for the Blind |
| Registered charity number | 1188477 |
| Charity’s principal address | changed to 1 Adelaide Road Chalk Farm London, nw3 3qe |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Whyman | CEO | |||
| Saurav Acharya | Trustee | |||
| Saba Bakhat | Trustee | |||
– 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 NA 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)
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
Our charity operates without any employees; instead, we rely wholeheartedly on the dedication and commitment of our trustees and volunteers who generously give their time and expertise.
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Louis Whyman | Saurav Acharya |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Whyman | Saurav Acharya | |
CEO |
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| 28/2/2021 | ||
| 28/2/2021 |
| Charity | Name: London Help for the Blind | Name: London Help for the Blind | Name: London Help for the Blind | Charity No (if any) |
1188477 | ||
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| Annual accounts for the period | |||||||
| Period start date | 11/3/2020 | To | Period end date |
28/2/2021 | |||
| Section A | |||||||
| Statement of | financial activities | ||||||
| Recommended categories by activity | Guidance Notes | Unrestricted funds |
Restricted income funds |
Endowment funds |
Total funds | Prior year funds |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Incoming resources(Note 3) | F01 | F02 | F03 | F04 | F05 | ||
| Income and endowments from: | |||||||
| Donations and legacies | S01 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | |
| Charitable activities | S02 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Other trading activities | S03 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Investments | S04 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Separate material item of income | S05 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Other | S06 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Total | S07 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | |
| Resources expended(Note 6) | |||||||
| Expenditure on: | |||||||
| Raising funds | S08 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | |
| Charitable activities | S09 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | |
| Separate material item of expense | S10 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Other | S11 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Total | S12 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | |
| Net income/(expenditure) before investment gains/(losses) |
S13 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | |
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | S14 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Net income/(expenditure) | S15 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | |
| Extraordinary items | S16 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Transfers between funds | S17 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Other recognised gains/(losses): | |||||||
| Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use |
S18 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Other gains/(losses) | S19 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Net movement in funds | S20 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||||||
| Total funds brought forward | S21 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Total funds carried forward | S22 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - |
| Section B | Balance Sheet | Balance Sheet | Balance Sheet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guidance Notes |
Unrestricted funds |
Restricted income funds |
Endowment funds |
Total this year |
Total last year |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Fixed assets | F01 | F02 | F03 | F04 | F05 | ||
| Intangible assets (Note 15) | B01 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Tangible assets (Note 14) | B02 | 0 | - |
- | 0 | - |
|
| Heritage assets (Note 16) | B03 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Investments (Note 17) | B04 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Total fixed assets | B05 | 0 | - |
- | 0 | - |
|
| Current assets | |||||||
| Stocks (Note 18) | B06 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Debtors (Note 19) | B07 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Investments (Note 17.4) | B08 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Cash at bank and in hand (Note 24) | B09 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | |
| Total current assets | B10 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | |
| Creditors: amounts falling due withinone year(Note 20) |
B11 | 0 | - |
- | 0 | - |
|
| Net current assets/(liabilities) | B12 | 0 | - |
- | 0 | - | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | B13 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | |
| Creditors: amounts falling due after one year(Note 20) |
B14 | 0 | - |
- | 0 | - |
|
| Provisions for liabilities | B15 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Total net assets or liabilities | B16 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | |
| Funds of the Charity | |||||||
| Endowment funds (Note 27) | B17 | - | - | - | |||
| Restricted income funds (Note 27) | B18 | - | - | - | |||
| Unrestricted funds | B19 | 0 | - | 0 | - | ||
| Revaluation reserve | B20 | - | |||||
| Total funds | B21 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | |
| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Signature | Print Name | Date of approval dd/mm/yyyy |
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| Louis Whyman | Louis Whyman | 28/2/2021 | |||||
| Saurav Acharya | Saurav Acharya | 28/2/2021 |