Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 18/05/2022 Period start date To 31/03/2023 Period end date Charity name: Action Collective
Charity registration number: 1189524
Objectives and Activities
SORP reference Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 the charity as set out in its governing document Action Collective Charity Policy Reg. Number: 1189524 1. Mission Statement: Recognition Development & Justice. Action Collective is committed to empowering and supporting individuals within the African Diaspora community residing in the UK. We aim to provide resources, opportunities, and advocacy to foster community development, cultural preservation, and socio-economic advancement. 2. Objectives: - To address the unique challenges faced by members of the African Diaspora in the UK, including but not limited to issues related to education, employment, healthcare, and social integration. To promote cultural awareness and celebrate the rich heritage of the African Diaspora through events, workshops, and educational programs. To facilitate access to essential
services, and mental health support, for individuals within the African Diaspora community.
To advocate for policies and initiatives that promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within the UK society, with a specific focus on addressing systemic barriers faced by the African Diaspora.
To collaborate with other organizations, both within the African Diaspora community and beyond, to maximize our impact and reach.
3. Governance and Management: The charity operates under a transparent governance structure, with a Board of Trustees responsible for overseeing its activities and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
The Board of Trustees is composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, including members of the African Diaspora community, legal professionals, and business leaders.
The charity adheres to best practices in financial management and accountability, with regular audits conducted to ensure the responsible stewardship of funds and resources.
4. Fundraising and Resource Mobilization :
- The charity relies on a combination of fundraising activities, grant funding, and donations from individuals, corporations, and other organizations to support its programs and initiatives.
Fundraising efforts are conducted in an ethical and transparent
manner, with a focus on engaging with donors and supporters who share our commitment to advancing the interests of the African Diaspora in the UK.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation:
The charity regularly monitors the impact of its programs and activities to assess their effectiveness in achieving our stated objectives.
Feedback from beneficiaries, stakeholders, and partners is actively solicited and used to inform continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
Key performance indicators and benchmarks are established to measure progress towards our goals and objectives, with regular reports provided to the Board of Trustees and stakeholders.
6. Compliance and Accountability:
- The charity is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and transparency in all its dealings.
We comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and codes of practice governing the operation of charitable organizations in the UK.
The charity maintains open and honest communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on its activities, finances, and impact.
7. Equal Opportunities and Diversity:
- The charity is committed to promoting equal opportunities and celebrating diversity within its own organization and the wider community.
We strive to create an inclusive
| and welcoming environment that respects and values the contributions of individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability. 8. Conclusion: This policy serves as a guiding framework for the operation and management of our charity, reflecting our commitment to serving and empowering the African Diaspora community in the UK. We remain dedicated to our mission and values, and we welcome feedback and input from all stakeholders as we work towards our shared goals. |
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| 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 |
Educaton, training, mentoring, health and wellbeing. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All Acton Collectve trustees are aware of the ‘guidance issued by the Charity Commission’. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| SORP reference | ||
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Basket Ball coaching facilitated by Acton Collectve. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| 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 | Acton Collectve has actvely promoted organised initatves such conductng health surveys on behalf of the NHS such as GP surgery visits and the gathering essental informaton for the COVID-19 vaccinaton program. The data collected provided the NHS with an insight to how well the vaccines roll out was progressing. Acton Collectve have conducted a series of ‘Safe Space’ workshops to enable people from the African Diaspora voice their concerns on a number of subjects…such as ‘Windrush’ issues. This has proved very helpful to people who have found themselves in a very vulnerable situaton. Acton Collectve promotes and organises a ‘Basket Ball Boot Camp’ for young people from deprived areas with the services of two Basket Ball coaches the initatve has been very popular and has provided young people with the opportunity to improve levels of ftness and join a Basket Ball Team. Acton Collectve runs a weekly cycling training were older people learn to cycle for the frst tme in deprived areas. Partcipants who have never cycled before have gone onto purchasing their own bikes for leisure purposes. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 charity’s fnancial positon at the end of the period is good. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | £1,000 |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| 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 |
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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
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
General Charitable Purposes | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| 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. |
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 | Action Collective |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | |
| Charity’s principal address | |
| 1189524 |
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 |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Yvonne Wray | Chairperson (Trustee) |
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| Gerald Edwards | Deputy Chairperson (Trustee) |
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| Keith Wray | Treasurer(Trustee) | |||
| Alicia Wray | Secretary (Trustee) | |||
| Jonathan McKenzie |
Trustee | |||
| Tinarsha Chesenga |
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 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
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) K D Wray
Full name(s) Keith Donald Wray
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)
Date
16/05/2024
| Action Collective |
Action Collective |
Action Collective |
No (if any) | CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
4/1/2023 | To | 3/31/2024 | ||
| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
| A1 Receipts 1,187 - - - - - - - 1,187 - - Sub total - Total receipts 1,187 A3 Payments 536 - - - - - - - - Sub total 536 - - Sub total - Total payments 536 Net of receipts/(payments) 652 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end 652 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 1,187 - - - - - - - 1,187 - - - 1,187 536 - - - - - - - - 536 - - - 536 652 - - 652 |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details 652 Details Details Details Details Signature K D Wray Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 652 - - - - - 652 - OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Keith Donald Wray Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| K D Wray | Keith Donald Wray | 3/28/2025 | |