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2024-11-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 December 2023 To 30 November 2024

Charity name: THE OPEN MINDS PROJECT

Charity registration number: 1192251

Objectives and Activities
SORP reference
Summary of the purposes
of the charity as set out in
its governing document		 Para 1.17 To advance the education of the public
including children and young people in the
lives of black people particularly but not
exclusively by the provision of workshops,
seminars, meetings, school programmes,
reading groups and library facilities and in
such other ways as the trustees see fit.
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		 (1) School programme – supplied £3,224
(2023: £1,508) worth of books to primary
and secondary schools in Sussex to raise
awareness and educate the
children about different races and black
British history.
(2) Walkie Talkie – This included a series of
walks across historic sites highlighting
local historic Black and Brown people
who lived in Sussex the slave trade. The
historic sites covered include:
●The Chattri,
●St Nicholas church Brighton
●Commowealth graves Seaford
The walks were open to ALL members of
the public irrespective of their ethic
background or race. The objective of the
walks was to educate people from all
cultural heritages about these historic
individuals who contributed to the local
community and nation. It was led by a
Black professional walking guide, used
published research material from a local
educator of colour and provided
attendees with light refreshment. The
walkie talkie event cost £900 and was
fully funded by the BME Engagement
Fund received in the year.
(3) School talks – Delivered in person talks
to spotlighting local historic figure Sarah
Forbes Bonetta.
(4) Through the charity’s website and social
media platforms, it raised raise awareness
about black people (their history and
contribution to society) and brilliant books
by Black authors for
people to read.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 All trustees have ensured there is public
benefit to the work carried out through
reference to the Charity Commission’s
guidance on public benefit.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Not applicable
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment		 Para 1.38 Not applicable
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 The Open Minds Project is 100% volunteer
led. Some of the services provided include: -
administering the charity’s activities; -
delivering its key activities to members of
the public and schools;
- reviewing and donating good quality
curated books to schools;
- issuing thought provoking statements
through its social media platforms.

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.		 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.
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 The books provided to schools have made a
difference in the lives of the children reading
them. They see themselves in the books and
it reassures them of their belonging to the
school and local community. The school staff
have also been very grateful to see that
beautifully written reference books and story
books with diverse characters exist. It has
saved them researching time and they can
build the school’s collection through this.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Achievements against
objectives set
Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 The books provided to schools portray Black
people in an authentic way doing everyday
activities which help educate children and
staff about Black people.
The school talks help address any
stereotyped views that children and staff
may have of Black people. The topics are
fun for the children and focus on similarities
rather than differences between cultures.
The walks educated people about Black and
Brown soldiers who served Britain
demonstrating a common sense of national
identity and unity.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 We continue to receive donations through
our justgiving page, and through local and
national companies. The fundraising is 100%
used to buy books for schools.
In October 2024, the charity received a
£1,000 donation from BUPA to support the
2024 October Black History celebration.
Investment
performance against
objectives		 Para 1.41 Not applicable
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end of the period		 Para 1.21 At the end of the period, the charity had an
income of £2,140 (2023: £8,717) and, an
expenditure of £6,371 (2023: £3,984)
resulting in a deficit of £4,231 (2023: surplus
of £4,733) for the year.
This matched the bank balance as at 30
November 2024 of £632 (2023: £4,863).
Statement explaining the
policy for holding
reserves stating why
they are held		 Para 1.22 The reserve is held in the general fund as it
is not related to any specific grant
requirement. It will be used for the charity’s
primary activities.
The charity intends to expand its activities
through funds/grants and will be making
necessary applications to make this a
possibility.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £632 (2022: £4,863)
Reasons for holding
zero reserves		 Para 1.22 n/a
Details of fund materially
in deficit		 Para 1.24 n/a
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern		 Para 1.23 n/a

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds
(including any
fundraising)		 Para 1.47 In this financial year, the charity’s
principal funds came from donations.
Total donations received was £2,140
£1000 of the donations came from BUPA
in support of the charity’s October Black
History month celebration.
£250 of the donations was provided by
Specsavers Brighton to support the
charity’s book donations to local schools.
The remaining donations of £890 were
received directly and through the
Charity’s Justgiving donation page.
The charity also received book donations
from a local book store, Afrori Books. These
are passed on to schools 100% and not
monetised.
Investment policy and
objectives
including
any social investment
policy adopted		 Para 1.46 Not applicable due to the nature of the
charity’s objectives
A description of the
principal risks facing the
charity		 Para 1.46 Inadequate funding to continue its
operations.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing
document(trust deed, royal
charter)		 Para 1.25 The charity is a charitable incorporated
organisation (CIO)
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 The charity is constituted as a CIO through its
constitution dated 9 November 2020
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		 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
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 In line with the charity’s constitution, trustees
are appointed by a resolution passed at a
convened meeting of the Trustees.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Trustees are provided with a copy of the
constitution and the annual reports of the
charity as part of their induction.
Trustees are also referred to The Charity
Commissions, including CC3a (Charity
Trustee: what’s involved).
The charity’s
organisational structure
and any wider network
with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 The charity is currently led by trustees in line
with its constitution.
In the future, it is intended for the charity to
have a management committee made up of
volunteers who are not trustees. The
activities of the management committee will
be subject to approval and governance by
the trustees to ensure it remain in line with
the charity’s purpose.
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details
Charity name The Open Minds Project
Other name the charity uses TOMPUK
Registered charity number 1192251
Charity’s principal address 23 Laughton Road
Brighton
BN2 6QF

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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)
1 Arienrhi Grace
Toby		 Chair
2 Agbota Okojie
3 Agnieszka
O’Sullivan
4 Opeyemi Alabi
Hundeyin		 Secretary

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trusteesholdingtitleto property belongingtothe charity Name of trusteesholdingtitleto property belongingtothe 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		 n/a
n/a
n/a
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
adviser		 Name Address
Banker The Co-
operative bank		 PO Box 250
Delf House
SouthWay
Skelmersdale
WN8 6WT

f executive or names of senior staff members (Optional

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) Opeyemi Alabi-Hundeyin
Position (e.g. secretary, chair
etc)		 Secretary
Date 19 September 2025

The Open Minds Project

1192251

Recei ts and a ments accounts p p y

CC16a

For the period 1/12/2023 30/11/2024 To from

Section A Receipts and payments

to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Grants received
-
Donations
2,140
Contracts
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,140
-
-
Sub total -
Total receipts 2,140
Unrestricted
funds
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).		 to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Restricted
funds		 to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Endowment
funds		 Total funds
to the nearest £
-
2,140
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,140
-
-
-
2,140		 Last year
to the nearest £
2,850
5,867
-
-
-
-
-
8,717
-
-
- - 2,140 8,717
A3 Payments
Book Purchase
3,224
Administration expenses
897
Grant events
185
Web hosting
2,065
Events and workshops		 A3 Payments
Book Purchase
3,224
Administration expenses
897
Grant events
185
Web hosting
2,065
Events and workshops		 -
-
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-
-		 3,224
897
185
2,065
-

Book Purchase		 3,224 - - 3,224 1,558
Administration expenses 897 - - 897 546
Grant events 185 - - 185 1,651
Web hosting 2,065 - - 2,065 229
Events and workshops - - - -

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- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total 6,371 - - 6,371 3,984
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
**Sub total ** - - - - -
**Total payments ** 6,371 - - 6,371 3,984
**Net of receipts/(payments) ** - 4,231 - - - 4,231 4,733
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 4,863 - - 4,863 130
**Cash funds this year end ** 632 - - 632 4,863

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B1 Cash funds		 Details
bank balance
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))		 to nearest £
4,863
-
-
4,863
Agreement Error
to nearest £
Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds		 to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
to nearest £
Restricted
funds
Restricted
funds		 to nearest £
Endowment
funds
130
-
-
130
Agreement Error
to nearest £
Endowment
funds

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B2 Other monetary assets

- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -

B3 Investment assets

Details Fund to which
asset belongs		 Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-		 Current value
(optional)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use		 Details
Details		 Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
liability relates		 Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Amount due
(optional)		 Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)

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B5 Liabilities

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

-

Signature Print Name Date of
approval

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