Climate Ed
Annual report 31 March 2022
Charity no 1188858
Trustees annual report
From the period start date: 1 April 2021 To the period end date: 31 March 2022 Charity name: Climate Ed
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Annual report 31 March 2022
Charity no 1188858
Annual Report and unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022
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| Contents: | Page |
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| Legal and Administrative Information | 4 |
| Trustees’ report | 5 |
| Independent Examiners report | 9 |
| Statement of Financial Activities including the income and expenditure account | 10 |
| Balance sheet | 11 |
| Notes to Financial Statements | 12 |
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Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees David Morgan appointed 6 July 2020 Maud Gamber-Ellis appointed 29 July 2019 Henry Purkis appointed 29 July 2019 Dominique Airey appointed 03 May 2022 Jack Curtis appointed 03 May 2022 Charity number 1188858 Company number CIO register CEO21366 Bankers Triodos Bank, Deanery Road, Bristol, BS1 5AS
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Trustee report for the year ended 31 March 2022
The trustees present their report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and “accounting and reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)”.
Climate Ed was registered as a charitable incorporated organisation in April 2020, with an accounting period commencing 1 April 2020. It acquired the rights and obligations of Climate Ed an unincorporated and unregistered charity which operated from Autumn 2018.
Objectives and activities
In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, including the guidance ‘public benefit: running a charity (PB2)’. The charity relies mainly on grants and contracts to cover its operating costs. Where possible, we ensure that services are free to access.
Climate Ed works with children with a diverse range of different needs and abilities from a range of backgrounds and we endeavor to encourage all children and young people within the school community to access our services.
The main aims of the charity are to teach children about climate change and to help them take action on the issue by showing them how they and their family can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Through doing this we also aim to address anxieties and concerns that children may have about climate change and its impacts. Climate Ed has a workshop programme it delivers in schools using volunteers and staff. The program covers the science behind climate change, then focuses on how humans contribute to the problem through our greenhouse gas emissions in areas such as transport and food. The children learn how to measure their carbon footprints in these areas and what actions they and their family can take to reduce their footprints. They are also equipped with the skills and confidence to talk to their family about the issue.
Through these activities we aim to equip children with the knowledge, skills and motivation to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and build a safer world with an inhabitable climate for them and future generations.
Achievements and performance
Board and Strategy
The Trustees completed a board skills audit and decided to recruit two further board members, Dominique Airey and Jack Curtis who were appointed in May 2022. Two Trustees stepped down from the Board during the reporting period, Patrick Osmond and Jennifer Kennedy.
The charity’s strategy has been to continue delivery of the primary school workshop programme using volunteers. We successfully incorporated learning from our pilot programme to roll out volunteer-led delivery across several south London boroughs, steadily expanding to new schools in new areas.
We have also begun exploring options for other areas of work: eg engaging secondary age students, developing digital resources that can be used by teachers, and developing more effective tools for supporting families to reduce their CO2 emissions, and measuring any reductions. All these activities are still in progress.
Volunteer Recruitment
The main area where volunteers are continuously being recruited is for in-school delivery of the workshop programme.
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When we resumed work in June 2021 we had 12 volunteers trained to deliver the programme in schools. By April 2022 we had 24 and with continued interest we expect this number to grow steadily. The volunteer recruitment and training process is being continually refined in order to expand our capacity to manage more volunteers.
Volunteers have continually been recruited to complement the Board skills. The main areas have been in website editing and design, and fundraising research.
Delivery / Operations
The charity resumed in-school delivery of its workshop programme in June 2021. This was part of a pilot, testing how effectively the workshops could be delivered by volunteers, and continued into the autumn term 2021. The pilot consisted of ten cohorts of students (7xYr5 and 3xYr6), in nine different schools, across the boroughs of Merton, Wandsworth, Lambeth and Westminster. There were a total of 428 students and seven volunteers delivering the programme.
Key stats from the pilot were:
81% of students gave the workshops 4 or 5 (out of 5) for how much the programme improved their knowledge of climate change.
92% said the programme helped them to understand about the carbon footprint of our travel and food.
71% gave the programme 4 or 5 (out of 5) for making them feel hopeful we can fix climate change.
69% gave the programme 4 or 5 (out of 5) for inspiring them to get involved in climate action.
61% of students said they were likely or very likely to help their family reduce their footprint.
84% gave the programme 4 or 5 stars overall
During the spring term 2022 we delivered to a further 10 cohorts of students (228 students) across seven different schools, using seven volunteers (including four who were new). We have received positive feedback from all participating schools and have scheduled repeat visits to many schools for 2022-23.
Separately we have also been working with Westminster City Council. They paid for a pilot delivery of the programme in one of their primary schools in October 2021, and after positive reviews, decided to pay for delivery to the rest of the primaries in the borough. This work started in February 2022 (running until July 2022). During the spring term we reached 476 students across 10 schools. (During the summer term 2022 we reached a further 767 students in another 13 schools).This work with Westminster is set to continue next academic year.
Future Work
We have received grant funding for further volunteer delivery in Wandsworth during the summer and autumn of 2022. We have also received grant funding from the Grosvenor Greener Futures fund (part of the London Community Foundation) to support further delivery in Westminster and also in North Southwark, running up until March 2024. We also intend to steadily expand our operations across more London boroughs as we recruit more volunteers, focusing on key inner London boroughs such as Islington, Hackney and Camden.
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Financial Review
In the period ending March 2022 Climate Ed’s surplus of £8,286 (2021 surplus: £403) increased the level of free unrestricted reserves to £12,372 (2021: £4,086).
Incoming resources for the period amounted to £19,656 (2020: £1,064) with expenditure amounting to £11,370 (2020: £661), reflecting the increased level of charitable activities the charity was able to deliver as restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic were removed.
The Charity received grant income from the Sarah and Philip Howard Charitable Trust and brought forward grant income received in the previous year from Stephen Tindale Climate Answers, Kreitman and Chapman trusts for the delivery of the pilot programme and to fund the roll-out of services in South London boroughs. The Charity also received contract funding from Westminster Council for delivery of workshops in primary schools.
Going concern preparation
The Trustees have reviewed plans and budgets for 2022-23 and are content that the charity has sufficient funds and deferred income to continue to deliver the planned roll-out of services in South London Boroughs and have thus prepared the accounts on a going concern basis.
Reserves policy
Climate Ed’s reserves policy states that it will aim to ensure that it has between three and six months’ worth free reserves to cover its operational expenses. This allows for the delivery of any projects which have started, the opportunity to source new income streams and three months’ worth of wind-up costs to discharge all the charity’s liabilities in the event that the Trustees decide the charity is no longer a viable going concern.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that appropriate mitigations are in place.
At the date of approval of these accounts the Charity’s reserves position has been maintained in accordance with the reserves policy.
Structure, governance and management.
Organisation and structure
The Charity is an incorporated Community Interest Organisation, which was registered with the Charities Commission on 1 April 2020, with an accounting period ending 31 March.
The Trustees are responsible for the overall control of the charity though they delegate day to day running to a staff member (the Programme Coordinator). There is full segregation of powers between the trustees and the Programme Coordinator who acts as executive in implementing the strategy authorised by the board.
Board meetings are held every two months, and Board members also correspond with each other between Board meetings.
The Trustees carry out regular reviews of their skills base to ensure a good balance of skills and experience. Any gaps identified are addressed by inviting other members of the charity to stand for election, or by co-option. Trustees can receive formal or informal training as required. All Trustees also receive regular updates on relevant policy and legislation.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served up to the date of the signature of the financial statements were:
David Morgan appointed 6 July 2020
Maud Gamber-Ellis appointed 29 July 2019
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Henry Purkis appointed 29 July 2019 Dominique Airey appointed 03 May 2022 Jack Curtis appointed 03 May 2022 Patrick Osmond resigned 03 August 2021 Jennifer Kennedy resigned 05 January 2022
The trustee report was approved by the Board of Trustees
David Morgan Chair 19[th] September 2022
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Independent examiners report
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Climate Ed
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Climate Ed for the year ended 31st March 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Name: David Higham
ACA ICAEW (7661010)
39 Bushwood Road, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3BG
Date: 26[th] September 2022
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Statement of Financial activities including the income and expenditure account.
| tatement of Financial activities including the income | and expenditure account. | |
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| Notes Income from: 3 Grants 13,793 Other income 5,863 Expenditure on: Staffing Marketing 4 5 Administration 6 Net movement for the year / net movement in funds Fund balances at 1 April Fund balances at 31 March |
Unrestricted funds 2022 £ 1,000 64 19,656 (10,489) (252) (630) 8,286 4,086 12,372 |
Unrestricted funds 2021 £ 1,064 |
| (0) (46) (615) |
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| 403 | ||
| 3,683 | ||
| 4,086 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
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Balance Sheet
| alance Sheet | ||
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| Notes: £ Debtors 354 Cash 18,602 Total assets Liabilities Net assets Total funds |
2022 £ £ 1,000 9,054 18,956 (6,584) 12,372 12,372 |
2021 £ |
| 10,054 (5,968) |
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| 4,086 | ||
| 4,086 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in s 477 Companies Act 2006, for the year ending 2022.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to the financial statements in so far as they apply to the organisation.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with s476.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 12[th] September 2022
David Morgan
Chair
Company registration CEO21366
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Notes to the financial statements
1.1 Charity information
Climate Ed was registered as a charitable incorporated organisation in April 2020, (CEO21366) with an accounting period commencing 1 April 2020.
1.2 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity’s Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)”. The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cashflows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below:
1.3 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.4 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the charitable objectives.
2.0 Accounting policies
2.1 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
2.2 Grant policy
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relations to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenants is recognised at the time of donation.
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2.3 Fixed assets
The charity recognises IT equipment with an acquisition cost greater than £5000 as fixed assets. No fixed assets are held at the balance sheet date.
2.4 Cash and cash equivalents.
Cash and cash equivalents include bank balances and cash in hand.
2.5 Basic Financial Assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price.
2.6 Basic Financial Liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price.
2.7 Derecognition of financial liabilities.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
2.8 Critical accounting estimates and judgements.
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimated and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimated are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both the current and future periods.
3. Revenues
| Period ending Grants Donations Other income Total . Staffing costs Period ending Payroll expenses Other staffing costs Total |
31 March 2022 31 March 2021 £ £ 13,793 1,000 981 0 4,881 64 19,656 1,064 31 March 2022 31 March 2021 £ £ 10,100 389 0 0 10,489 0 |
31 March 2021 £ 1,000 0 64 |
31 March 2021 £ 1,000 0 64 |
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| 1,064 | |||
| 31 March 2021 £ 0 0 |
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| 0 |
4. Staffing costs
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5. Marketing expenses
| Period ending Website & Digital Marketing materials Total 6. Administrative expenses Period ending Printing, postage & stationary Consulting Operating costs IT costs Finance costs Insurance Total |
31 March 2022 £ 132 120 252 31 March 2022 £ 60 0 24 177 96 273 630 |
31 March 2021 £ 46 0 |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | ||
| 31 March 2021 £ 155 200 131 123 0 0 |
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| 610 |
7. Trustees
None of the trustees (or any person connected with them) received any remuneration of benefits from the Charity during the year.
8. Employees
Climate Ed employed one member of staff during the year - Ben Cuddon as Programme Coordinator.
Expenses of £231 were reimbursed to Ben Cuddon co-founder relating to the year 2021-22, (2021 - £174)
9. Liabilities
| Period ending Deferred income* Payroll liabilities Other Total |
31 March 2022 £ 5,863 721 0 6,584 |
31 March 2021 £ 5,793 0 175 5,968 |
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- Deferred income is restricted for delivery of programmes in schools.
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