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2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 1 January 2024 To 31 December 2024 Period end date

Charity name: United in Design Charitable Trust

Charity registration number: 1192413

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The objectives of the CIO are the
promotion of equality and diversity for the
public benefit by; (a) the elimination of
discrimination on the grounds of race or
religion, especially within the UK Interior
Design industry; (b) advancing education
and raising awareness in equality and
diversity; (c) cultivating a sentiment in
favour of equality and diversity.
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		 By providing a graduate apprenticeship
scheme which grants a one-year placement
across four prestigious London-based
companies, welcoming applications from
graduates and young aspiring designers.
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 had regard to the
guidance issues by the Charity
Commission on public benefit.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment N/A Para 1.38

Contribution made by volunteers N/A 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 2023: Strengthening Our Foundation
and Team
2024 has been a pivotal year for United
in Design, focused on strengthening our
charity from the inside out. Recognising
the critical need for robust leadership
and operational capacity, we conducted
a Trustee strategy session and
successfully recruited an Executive
Director in the last quarter of 2023 with
the expertise and vision to deliver on
our strategic goals. Central to this
process was acquiring in-house talent
and skills to enhance programme
delivery, operational efficiency, and
organisational impact.
Internal Restructuring and Operational
Excellence
From an operational perspective, we
conducted a comprehensive in-house
audit to identify gaps and areas for
improvement. This review led to the
implementation of key enhancements in
internal policy, consolidation of
programming, governance, and
infrastructure. We integrated essential
software to streamline operations,
strengthened fundraising focus and
sponsorship efforts to secure
sustainable resources, and redesigned
our programmes to enable scalable
delivery and measurable impact. In
parallel, we established urgently
needed legal and governance
structures, ensuring compliance and
building a resilient foundation for
long-term growth.

These internal improvements have positioned United in Design to achieve ambitious operational milestones, creating a framework that supports sustainable growth, enhances accountability, and allows us to scale our mission with confidence. Without this investment in our internal systems, our projections for 2025 growth would not have been achievable. Programme Consolidation from Seven to three Core programmes: 1) Career Pathway: Focus - Scale Cohort Five Our strategic focus for 2025 is centred on expanding opportunities for underrepresented talent in the interior design industry. With Cohort Five of our internship programme, we aim to increase intern participation by 150%, in 2025. We have developed new policies and processes to improve recruitment, retention, and participant experience, alongside software enhancements to streamline administration and scale opportunity. The internship learning journey has been redesigned to ensure structured development, mentorship, and measurable outcomes for all participants. 2) Education and Outreach (E&O): Focus - Scale Outreach. Our Education & Outreach initiative continues to inspire and empower students from minority backgrounds, bridging the gap between education and careers in interior design. Through career fairs, workshops, and guest lectures, we provide practical advice, industry insights, and networking opportunities. In 2025, we plan to increase engagements from one in 2024 to a minimum of 12 engagements, including a partnership with KLC School of Design to deliver four full-day workshops, up from one per year historically. These activities aim to demystify career pathways and highlight the diverse opportunities within the interior design ecosystem.

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|||| |---|---|---| |3)|Mentorship Programme: Focus -| |Announce and relaunch| |The UiD Mentorship Programme is at| |the heart of our mission to create a| |more inclusive and equitable design| |industry. By connecting experienced| |professionals with emerging talent from| |underrepresented backgrounds, we| |provide guidance, industry insights, and| |practical support that help mentees| |build successful careers. Mentorship| |fosters creative confidence, opens| |access to professional networks, and| |supports soft skills development—while| |mentors themselves gain greater job| |satisfaction and purpose.| |Historically, limited in-house resources| |made it difficult to scale this| |high-demand programme. The| |WOW!house donation|has been| |transformative, enabling us to redesign| |our mentorship process. We introduced| |a|critical skills-matching algorithm|,| |specialised DEI mentorship support,| |and enhanced reporting and surveys to| |assess effectiveness—all digitalised to| |maximise engagement and data| |collection.| |Looking Ahead| |With continued strategic investment in| |talent, operational systems, and| |programme design, United in Design is| |well-positioned to achieve significant| |growth and impact in 2025 and beyond.| |The support from the community and| |partnership with The Design Center,| |Chelse Harbour has been| |transformative, enabling us to build| |scalable infrastructure and implement| |our strategic plan effectively internally.| |As we move forward, we remain| |committed to dismantling barriers to| |entry, promoting equity and inclusion,| |and empowering emerging talent to| |thrive within the interior design industry.|

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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: N/A Para 1.41

Achievements against
objectives set
N/A
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives Para 1.41
set
N/A
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
N/A
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 During the period, the charity had income
of £99,945 and expenditure of £82,498.
Resulting in an in year surplus of £17,447

Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22
The charity does not currently have a
formal reserves policy (to be addressed by
trustees going forward), however, a £10k
cash reserve would be the current ideal
level.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £39,891
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 No funds are in deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 No uncertainties about the charity
continuing as a going concern. The charity
has sufficient funds to operate for the
foreseeable future.

Additional information (optional)

Additional information (optional) Additional information (optional) Additional information (optional)
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
N/A
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 N/A
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 N/A
Other N/A

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
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 Every Trustee must be appointed for a term
of two years by a resolution passed at a
properly convened meeting of the Trustees.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 N/A
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 N/A
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51 N/A
Other N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name United in Design Charitable Trust

Other name the charity uses
UID
Registered charity number 1192413

Charity’s principal address		 23 Caxton Street
London
SW1H 0PY

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year
Nam
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trust
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S G K Ashby
Prof. G J Brooker
A L Dauley
I Nwaku
B Ahmed
L Findlay
C Mensa

– 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 N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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)
Type of
adviser
Name
Address
N/A
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
N/A

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

N/A

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) Alex Dauley Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 31 October 2025

United in Design Charitable Trust Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Independent examiners report to the Trustees of United in Design Charitable Trust

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts for United in Design Charitable Trust (“the charity”) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’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 2011 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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or 2. the accounts do not comply with these records

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.

Michelle Ferris BSc (Hons) FCA DChA Albert Goodman LLP Goodwood House Blackbrook Park Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 2PX

Date: 30 October 2025

United in Design Charitable Trust United in Design Charitable Trust United in Design Charitable Trust 1192413 1192413 1192413 CC16a
For the period
from		 01/01/2024 To 31/12/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
30,805
56,827
4,000
-
8,013
300
-
-

99,945
-
-
-
99,945
245
3,876
54,880
59
257
2,759
581
140
651
227
882
1,387
15,000
45
211
-
81,199
1,299
-
1,299
82,498
17,447
-
22,444
39,891		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
30,805
56,827
4,000
-
8,013
300
-
-
99,945
-
-
-
99,945
245
3,876
54,880
59
257
2,759
581
140
651
227
882
1,387
15,000
45
211
-
81,199
1,299
-
1,299
82,498

17,447		 Last year
to the nearest £
Subscriptions 30,805 26,750
Donations 56,827 6,484
Grants 4,000 15,000
Raffle - 4,362
InternshipManagement Fee 8,013 -
Ticketed Events 300 -
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)
99,945		 52,596
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
52,596
Advertising &Marketing 245 4,266
Accountancy/bookkeepingfees 3,876 3,648
Consulting 54,880 49,995
Entertainment 59 -
Subscriptions 257 336
Event costs 2,759 1,974
Bursaries 581
Stripe Fees 140
Printing,Postage and Stationary 651
Insurance 227
IT Software and Consumables 882
Rent 1,387
Salaries 15,000
Telephone&Internet 45
Travel - National 211 -
- -
Sub total 81,199 60,219
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Computer Equipment 1,299
-
Sub total 1,299 -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
60,219
17,447 - -
17,447		 -
7,623
- - - - -
22,444 - - 22,444 30,067
39,891 - -
39,891		 22,444

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

30/10/2025

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

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B1 Cash funds		 Signature
Accountancy Fees
HMRC - payroll liabilities
Details
Details
Apple Laptop: MBA 13.6
Details
Details
Sponsorship debtors
Management Fee debtors
Treasurer's account @ Lloyds Bank
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
39,891
-
-
-
-
39,891
-
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
6,042
-
5,904
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
Unrestricted
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
Unrestricted
1,170
Unrestricted
4,374
-
-
-
Print Name		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

30/10/2025

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