Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/12/2021 To 30/11/22
Charity name: Power of the Mind Networks
Charity registration number: 1192367
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing women in particular widowed from African BAME community in the Northampton and surrounding areas from becoming socially excluded due to their current circumstances and relief of poverty by providing advice and support and meet the need of these women who are socially excluded to integrate into the community. |
| 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 |
Hosting events to promote social inclusion, both online and in person. Exercise and weight management activity, incorporating culturally appropriate activities such as Afro dance. Providing culturally appropriate food parcels to support families experiencing poverty. Activities to promote awareness of domestic abuse and happy, healthy relationships. This includes workshops and support from domestic abuse experts and therapists; and we have continued to incorporate discussions on domestic abuse and healthy happy relationships into a range of our activities, including our Afro- infusion cookery classes. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees are aware of the guidance on public benefit. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 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 | As a charity our main aim is to promote social inclusion among black women through storytelling. We recognise that people share their stories in different ways, and we provide a variety of activities to cater for different interests and preferences. In September 2021 we ran a project called Afro infusion meals where we trained women on cooking meals of African cuisine. This project was funded by Northamptonshire Community Foundation and ran for 3 months. We took the opportunity to socially include women who were isolated during the pandemic. It was an online activity. Women would network and socialise and exchange numbers and call each other outside the activity. Aside from learning a new skill we also did domestic abuse awareness talks at the end of each session. In October 2021 we ran a Domestic abuse awareness project funded by Northamptonshire Black Communities Together. Our coach MaryOlga Broewer talked about healthy happy relationships and what this means in relationships. |
In October 2021 we also hosted our 4th Black History event in celebration of the achievements of immigrants. Our guest speaker was Cllr Rufia who talked about empowering women to achieve higher positions in jobs. She talked about how she had risen to become Mayor of Northampton. Our Black History event is where we celebrate our heritage, provide a platform for women to come together and network and form friendships. We eat foods of African heritage. From November 2021 up to April 2022 we ran a Climate Change programme funded by National Lottery. This project made a huge impact on our young people as they took charge and presented on what they wanted us to learn about climate change and climate preservation. We went litter picking in the park with the young people to educate them about correct litter disposal. We also had presentations on the eating of insects as a way of reducing climate change. The above project was called Climate Conversations. From February 2022 until July 2022, we ran a Weight Management project funded by Public Health Northamptonshire. This was a study to find out the effects of exercise on body weight and in particular black women. This project included exercises and talks around nutrition. This was a great project because it introduced fitness to the lives of participants. Women became conscious of what they ate and how they looked. They put effort at exercising at least twice a week. We also downloaded an App to measure steps covered per day and post on our WhatsApp group. It became a competitive exercise to see who covered the greatest number of steps. From April 2022 until October 2022, we ran a Sport England project called Back to Play after the pandemic. We played netball, did exercises and Muchongoyo dance. On the 4th of June we hosted an event around the platinum jubilee. We danced to Muchongoyo music and ate food of African cuisine. The community had a chance to come together and network face to face.
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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 | Income for the period was £45,477 Expenditure was £41,661 Net income was +£3,816 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | There is no specific policy on holding reserves |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | As above |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
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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: |
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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 (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 | Elected by Trustee Board |
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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 | Power of the Mind Networks |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1192367 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o The Spring Charity Spring Lane NORTHAMPTON NN1 2JW |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yvonne Shamiso Marawo |
Chair | |||
| Racheal Nokutura Reeves |
Trustee | |||
| Mavis Mundirwa | 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 Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Mavis Mundirwa | ||
Trustee |
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| 18/9/2023 | ||
| 18/9/2023 |
| Period ended 30/11/22 |
Period ended 30/11/21 |
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| Income and Expenditure Report | ||
| Income | ||
| Grants | £45,150 | £37,164 |
| Other income | £327 | £170 |
| Total income | £45,477 | £37,334 |
| Expenditure | ||
| Service Delivery | £37,407 | £25,475 |
| Admin | £592 | £935 |
| Insurance | £267 | £534 |
| Marketing | £2,181 | £964 |
| PPE | £0 | £338 |
| Travel costs | £748 | £381 |
| Volunteer expenses | £466 | £122 |
| Total expenditure | £41,661 | £28,750 |
| Income less expenditure | £3,816 | £8,584 |
| Balance Sheet | ||
| As at 30/11/22 | As at 30/11/21 | |
| Fixed assets | £0 | £0 |
| £0 | £0 | |
| Current assets | ||
| Debtors | £0 | £0 |
| Cash at bank - account 1 | £0 | £5,179 |
| Cash at bank - account 2 | £12,895 | £3,900 |
| Cash at bank | £12,895 | £9,079 |
| £12,895 | £9,079 | |
| Creditors, within 1 year | £0 | £0 |
| Net current assets/(liabilities) | £12,895 | £9,079 |
| Creditors, after 1 year | £0 | £0 |
| Total net assets/(liabilities) | £12,895 | £9,079 |
| Funds of the Charity | ||
| General funds | £12,895 | £9,079 |
| £12,895 | £9,079 |
(HARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independont Examiner's Roport Report to the tru8t888 Power of the Mind Networks On accounts for the year •ndod 3011112022 Charity no (If any) 1192367 Set out on page8 I report to the trustees on my examinatson of the accounts of the above ¢harty 1.the Trust.) for th8 year ended 3011112022, R08pon81bllltle8 and ba618 of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsible lor the preparalon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charitses 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 c8rrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions gen by the Chartty Commisslon under sectson 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examinerfs ststement I have coMeted my examSnath?n. I confimi thal no material matter5 have come lo my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed Èelow ') which gives me cause to believe that In. any malerial respect.. the accounting records were not kepl in accordance wlth 8e¢tlon 130 of the Chantses Act. or the accounts did not accord wrth the accounting records.. or Ihe accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) RegulatK)n5 2008 other than any requlrement that the accounts give 8 'true and lair, view which is not o matter consKlered 89 part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in conneCtn with the examinauon lo which attention should be drawn in this rert in order lo enable 8 proper understanding of the accounls to be reached. . Ple8se delete the words in Ihe br8ckets rf they do not apply. Slgned: Date: 30 21 Name: ebecc3 Fer)The11, Relevant prole881onal quallflcatlon(8) or body (If any): CkwVe<eJ KccooA-knVJ Addre88: i QeèkaooJ IER Oct 2018
Sectlon B Dl$¢losure Only com plele rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independenl examination of Charity accounts. directions and ouidance for examiners), Glve here brlef delalls of any Item8 that tho examlner w56he8 to dlBcIo8e. IER Oct 2018