Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2023 To 31/03/2024
Charity name: East End Women’s Museum
Charity registration number: 1188775
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 establish and maintain a museum for the public benefit dedicated to recording and displaying the histories of women and girls from London’s East End through a variety of collections, exhibitions and events. |
| 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 |
The East End Women’s Museum carried out its charitable objects through creating opportunities for people to learn about and share stories of local women. In 2023/24 this was delivered through: 1. Talks and workshops with community groups 2. Creative workshops and community gatherings for family and adult audiences, including zinemakingin partnership with the Vagina Museum 3. An Art Market & Culture Mash Up Event and film screening in partnership with the Modern Cockney Festival 4. Collaboration with the Guildhall School of Music & Drama’s Electronic and Produced Music department to commission student to write a feminist themed piece of music 5. Worked with Online Content Volunteers to research and write women’s stories for the Museum’s website 6.Worked with the Museum’s Steering Groupof 20 local volunteers to helpus to |
| connect to diverse audiences and hold us to account |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The Museum has 20 current volunteers, who support its work through researching and writing up women’s stories, supporting at events, giving talks, and being part of the Steering Group. |
| Other | ||
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | Continued to explore options to find a physical space in East London to host the museum. Commissioned new pieces of music by students from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama’s Electronic and Produced Music department leading to a public performance. Partnered with East London based community organisations such as the Vagina Museum and the Modern Cockney Festival to deliver community activities engaging a large number East Londoners. Rebuilt the online presence of the museum on social media promoting the stories of East End women to large online audiences. |
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| Achievements against | Para 1.41 | |||
| objectives set | ||||
| Performance of fundraising | ||||
| activities against objectives | Para 1.41 | |||
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| Investment performance | Para 1.41 | |||
| against objectives | ||||
| 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 | The trustees believe that the reserves are adequate but fundraising will be necessary to increase activities. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Museum’s policy is to hold three months’ operating costs in unrestricted reserves, plus an additional 10% of capital project costs to reflect the risks involved in taking on physical premises and the level of fit out the premises may require. The Trustees review this policy on a yearly basis |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £20,176 unrestricted reserves |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Fundraising efforts required going forward. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Individual donors Commercial income for running workshops |
| 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 | The Museum has an ethical fundraising policy in place. |
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 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
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 | Open recruitment process, appointed by current Trustees |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
A thorough trustee induction process is in place. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees, and employs a museum development lead to carry out day-to-day activities. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | East End Women’s Museum |
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| Other name the charity uses | EEWM |
| Registered charity number | 1188775 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o International House 776-778 Barking Road London |
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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 bod y) entit led to app oint trust ee (if any) |
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| Cecile Communal | |||
| Olivia Ahmad | Upto 02 June 2024 | ||
| Korantema Anyimadu |
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| Catherine Bourke | Upto 01st January2025 | ||
| Rebecca Scalzo | |||
| Alex Runswick | Chair | Upto 01 June 2024 | |
| Gulshun Rehman | Upto 31 December 2023 | ||
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 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)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Accounta nt |
Gilbert Holbourn | Gilbert Holbourn FCA, FCCA, DChA 1 Upper Bridge Street, Wye, Kent, TN25 5AF |
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| 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) Cecile Communal Korantema Anyimadu Full name(s) Cecile Communal Position (eg Secretary, General Trustee General Trustee Chair, etc) Date 29/1/25
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