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2022-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 1/1/2022 To Period end date 31/12/2022

Charity name: Coalition for Genocide Response

Charity registration number: 1192979

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The objects of the CIO are the promotion of
human rights (as set out in the Convention
on the Prevention and Punishment of the
Crime of Genocide (the Genocide
Convention), the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights ("UDHR") and subsequent
U n i t e d N a t i o n s c o n v e n t i o n s a n d
declarations and in regional codes of
human rights which incorporate those
rights) and the elimination of the
infringement of the Genocide Convention
anywhere in the world by all or any of the
following means:
• Raising awareness of human rights issues
with a specific focus on mass atrocities that
may amount to genocide, crimes against
humanity and war crimes;
• Monitoring abuses of human rights;
• Promoting public support and engagement
for the protection of human rights;
• Providing technical advice to government
and others on human rights matters;
• Contributing to the sound administration of
human rights law;
• Commenting on proposed human rights
legislation;
• Working toward more effective redress
mechanisms for the victims of human rights
abuse and relieving need among the victims
of human rights abuse;
• Promoting respect for human rights among
individuals and corporations;
• International advocacy of human rights;
• Eliminating infringements of human rights;
• Commissioning and conducting research
~~into human rights abuse~~
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		 • Monitoring abuses of international human
rights law globally, including but not limited
to: China, Myanmar, Iraq, Nigeria, Ukraine,
Ethiopia, among others.
• Raising awareness of human rights issues
(in line with international law and norms)
with a specific focus on mass atrocities that
may amount to genocide, crimes against
humanity and war crimes in China,
Myanmar, Iraq, Nigeria, Ukraine, and
Ethiopia, among others.
• Promoting public support and engagement
for the protection of human rights (in line
with international law).
• Providing technical advice to the
government and others (in line with
international legal obligations) on human
rights matters, especially on the
jurisprudence sound the duty to prevent
genocide under Article I of the Genocide
Convention.
• Contributing to the sound administration of
international human rights law.
• Commenting (to bring state practice into
line with international law and rule of law
standards) on proposed human rights
legislation, including amendments
pertaining to genocide, whether in the Trade
Bill or the Nationality and Borders Bill.
• Working toward more effective redress
mechanisms for the victims of human rights
abuse and relieving needs among the
victims of human rights abuse;
• Promoting respect for human rights among
individuals and corporations;
• International advocacy of human rights;
• Eliminating infringements of human rights;
• Commissioning and conducting research
into human rights abuse.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
 Para 1.18 The trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity Commission
on public benefit.
~~benefit~~

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 The charity is not a grant-making body. And
no funds have been administered for this
purpose in the past year.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 No social investments have been made and
the charity does not have any intention to
make such investments. If this policy is to
change appropriate policies will be drawn
up.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 CGR is a small charity, incorporated in
January 2021, and relies on a number of
permanent members to undertake its
activities. All permanent members are
volunteers.
Other N/A

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 In the past year, [since January 2022 until
31 December 2022] the main achievements
of the Coalition for Genocide Response
(CGR) included the following:
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CGR curated and organised several
webinars and events on genocide,
raising awarness of situations of
genocide or of the serious risk of
genocide globally and legal
responses available;
-
CGR produced briefings on
legislative developments informing
about their legal consequences in
line with international law.
The work of CGR helped to achieve the
following goals:
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Improve awareness of the dire
situation of the Yazidis, Rohingyas,
Uyghurs, Tigrayans and others in
relation to violations of their rights
under international law;
-
Improve the understanding of
current challenges to the
implementation of the duty to
prevent under Article I of the
Convention on the Prevention and
Punishment of the Crime of
Genocide;
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Work towards changes in States’
approaches to genocide and other
atrocity crimes in line with
international applicable norms and
~~laws~~

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 The trustees are satisfied that the work of
CGR has been in accordance with its
constitution and aim and objectives. Its
achievements have been impactful, reached
those who have an obligation to uphold
international law and has been beneficial
directly and indirectly to intended
beneficiaries. Some of its work will have
long term consequences which are not
immediately foreseeable.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 CGR is a lean and small organisation
relying on largely volunteers. The charity
would, of course, like to raise more funds to
help facilitate this work and, at the last
trustees meeting [21 September 2023],
discussed this and how a sustainable
fundraising model may be built.
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
N/A
Other
N/A

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 During this year, the balance on the
unrestricted fund on 31 December 2022
(financial year end) was £659.04. CGR has
no significant fixed assets.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 CGR has not held any reserves in the last
financial year period as there were no
outgoing expenses/expenditures. Only very
small administrative expenditures were
incurred.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 0
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 As the work of the CGR to date has been
undertaken almost exclusively on a
volunteer basis and there are no uncertain
expenditures, reserves are not deemed
necessary.
The trustees continue to assess this policy.
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 The charity largely operates on the goodwill
and offices of its trustees and volunteers, as
such it has a very small financial footprint.
The other funds for the operational
expenses come from one-off donations from
private donors or philanthropists.
A general fundraising was organised once
by a trustee via the crowdfunding platform
GoFundMe. Furthermore, CGR now has a
PayPal account that allows for donations
from the general public.
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
Potential risk 1
Possibility of a State or state-supported
repression of human rights defenders
working on genocide in certain regions.
Mitigation 1: Exercising caution, and
discretion at all times to minimise any
possible risk of retaliation on the part of the
state.
Mitigation 2: Operating on a ‘do no harm’
principle so as to gauge and assess any
possible risk.
Mitigation 3: Monitoring risks to human
rights defenders working in the regions or
working on specific cases and identifying
available steps to mitigate the risks.
Potential risk 2
An inherent risk of re-traumatisation due to
the type of human rights work the charity
undertakes.
Mitigation: Sensitive and professional
methods of dealing with survivors, including,
adopting the Murad Code for dealing with
victims of conflict-related sexual violence.
Other
(a) CGR does not give any guarantees;
(b) CGR does not have any outstanding
debts.

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
~~t~~
~~t~~
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Charity Constitution (Trust Deed)
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 According to Para.10 of the Constitution,
‘(a) Apart from the first charity trustees,
every appointed trustee must be appointed
for a term of three years by resolution
passed at a properly convened meeting of
the charity trustees.
(b) In selecting individuals for appointment
as appointed charity trustees, the charity
trustees must have regard to the skills,
knowledge and experience needed for the
effective administration of the CIO.’
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 According to Para. 11 of the Constitution,
‘11. Information for new charity trustees The
charity trustees will make available to each
new charity trustee, on or before his or her
first appointment: (a) a copy of the current
version of this constitution; and (b) a copy of
the CIO's latest Trustees' Annual Report
and statement of accounts.’
Furthermore, trustees are individuals with
knowledge and expertise in the area of work
of the CGR. Trustees are encouraged and
actively attend lectures, conferences and
events that relate to human rights issues,
charity governance, and in particular,
genocide and atrocity crimes, to be kept
informed of the work of the charity.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 The internal structure of staff members is
flat and non-hierarchical. This is to enable
proper and comprehensive discussions,
critique, and cooperation.
All members are updated about the work
and given the opportunity to share
concerns and contribute with expertise.
CGR works with experts, research centres,
national and international NGOs and other
bodies. CGR also works with victims and
survivors of human rights violations.
CGR works with local partners to ensure
the exchange of accurate information,
verification of information and ensure a
complementary approach to its work.
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51 CGR is fully independent of any
organisation or political party or institution.
CGR has formed informal cooperation with
various organisations for the purposes of
webinars and briefings.
Other N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Coalition for Genocide Response
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charity number 1192979
Charity’s principal address Partnership House
Carlisle Place
London
SW1P 1BX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name
of
perso
n (or
body)
entitl
ed to
appoi
nt
trust
ee (if
any)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
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14
15
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17
18
19
20		 Luke de Pulford
Dr Ewelina Ochab
Jessica Templeman
Aarif Abraham
Mia Hasenson-
Gross
Christine Glynn

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

Director name N/A

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
held in this capacity		 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		 N/A
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own assets		 N/A

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)

Dr Ewelina Ochab

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) Luke de Pulford

Position (eg Chair of Trustees Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date 8/10/2023

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Receipts and payments accounts

payments accountsayments accountsyments accountsments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/01/2022 31/12/2022

Section A Receipts and payments

to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Cash balance
312.02
Fundraising/Paypal
661.08
-
-
-
-
-
-
973
-
-
Sub total -
Total receipts 973
A3 Payments
Fasthosts
16
Internet costs
298.28
Unrestricted
funds
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).		 to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Cash balance
312.02
Fundraising/Paypal
661.08
-
-
-
-
-
-
973
-
-
Sub total -
Total receipts 973
A3 Payments
Fasthosts
16
Internet costs
298.28
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 £
312
661
-
-
-
-
-
-
973
-
-
-
973
16
298
-
-		 Last year
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Fasthosts		 16 - - 16 -
Internet costs 298.28 - - 298 -
- - - -
- - - -

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

10/08/2023

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- - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
**Sub total ** 314 - - 314 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
**Sub total ** - - - - -
**Total payments ** 314 - - 314 -
**Net of receipts/(payments) ** 659 - - 659 -
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
**Cash funds this year end ** 659 - - 659 -

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

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

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

10/08/2023

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B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets		 Details
Details		 to nearest £
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-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs		 to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-		 to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use

Details Fund to which
asset belongs		 Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Current value
(optional)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

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10/08/2023

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B5 Liabilities

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

Details
Signature
Ochab		 -
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-
-
Print Name
Ewelina Ochab
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)		 When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
Ewelina Ochab 10 August 2023

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10/08/2023

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