## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
|**Period start date**|**Period end date**|
|---|---|
|**02/06/2022**|**01/06/2023**|
|**Charity name:**|**OneNature-Commonwealth**|
|**Charity registration number:**|**1192986**|
## **Objectives and Activities**
||SORP reference||
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The objectives as set out in our
constitution are
_To promote sustainable development_
_for the beneft of the public by:_
_(a)the relief of poverty and the_
_improvement of the conditions of life_
_in socially and economically_
_disadvantaged communities;_
_(b) the promotion of sustainable_
_means of achieving economic growth_
_and regeneration._
_Sustainable development means_
_“development which meets the needs_
_of the present without compromising_
_the ability of future generations to_
_meet their own needs.”’_
Further to these objects the charity’s aims
are
To raise funds to support
sustainable agriculture projects that
build sustainable, climate resilient
communities while increasing
biodiversity and protecting the
environment across the
Commonwealth.
And by supporting such projects meeting
our object of relief of poverty and
improvement of conditions of life in socially
and economically disadvantaged
communities.|
|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the|Para 1.17 and
1.19|The charity was conceived and completed
registration with the Charity Commissioners
during the confines of the Covid pandemic.
The Covid pandemic and the resultant
social curtailment's associated with that,
significantly reduced the ability of the|
|accounts.||charity to engage in active fundraising, and
direct interaction with the General Public.
Time has been taken to develop a website
and this continues in development and
updates at the present time.
However, the charity has managed to
obtain some donations. It has also made
contact with a project that meets the
Charity's aims and objectives in India.
However, donation to this project has been
delayed due to delay in the Indian Charity
securing approval for foreign contributions.|
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|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The Charity trustees considered the
guidance regarding public benefit when
selecting the project and made sure that
the project benefitted the public in general,
or a sufficient section of the public and the
purpose of the project was beneficial and
did not cause harm.|
## **Additional information (optional)**
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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|Over the last year the Charity activity had
confirmation that Swayyam Charity in India
has finally had their registration under the
FCRA regulations India approved.
A back transfer for £2027.50 was arranged
through our business account held in
Natwest Bank. The money donated to the
Indian charity were transmitted but receipt
was delayed by banking issues, since
resolved.||
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## **Additional information (optional)**
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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|We haven’t carried out any fund-raising
activities as such during this period. We
have donated to one of the projects that
meets our objectives. The monies donated
to the Indian charity were transmitted but
receipt was delayed by banking issues
since resolved.|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|We have a fundraising page on Just Giving
which needs monthly subscription, so we
hold a small reserve in the bank account.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22||
|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||
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|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|We are a 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|This is an extract from our constitution that
clarifies the process of appointment of
trustees.
**10. Appointment of charity**
**trustees**
(1) Apart from the frst charity
trustees, every trustee must be
appointed for a term of three
years by a resolution passed at
a properly convened meeting
of the charity trustees.
(2) In selecting individuals for
appointment
as
charity
trustees, the charity trustees
must have regard to the skills,
knowledge and experience
needed for the efective
administration of the CIO.|
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|Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51|The charity trustees will make available
to each new charity trustee, on or
before his or her frst appointment:
(a) a copy of the current
version of theconsttuton; and
(b) a copy of the CIO’s latest
Trustees’ Annual Report and
statement of accounts|
|The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51||
|Relationship with any|Para 1.51||
related parties Other
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Onenature-commonwealth|
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|Other name the charity uses|N/A|
|Registered charity number|1192986|
|Charity’s principal address|OneNature-CommonWealth CIC.
5th Floor, Thames Tower, Station Road, Reading.
RG1 1LX.|
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||Dr Jonathan Peters|Treasurer|||
||Mrs Monica Atwal|Fund raisingLead.|||
||Mr Michael Sippitt|Legal Advisor|||
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## – 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) Full name(s)** Dr Ishak Nadeem
**Position (eg** Chair **Secretary, Chair, etc)**
**Date** 14.07.2025
## Treasurer's Report for One Nature Commonwealth
Period: June 2, 2023 - June 1, 2024
## Introduction
This report outlines the financial activities of the charity One Nature Commonwealth for the period from June 2, 2023, to June 1, 2024. During this time, the only financial activities were the payment of the JustGiving subscription and a donation to The Swayyam Charity in India.
## Financial Activities
## Subscription Fees
One Nature Commonwealth maintained its subscription with JustGiving, an online fundraising platform. The subscription fee ensured that the charity could continue its fundraising efforts and reach a wider audience.
## Donations
A significant donation was made to The Swayyam Charity in India. This donation was aimed at supporting their initiatives and contributing to their mission of fostering sustainable development and empowering local communities.
## Summary of Outgoings
- JustGiving Subscription: £18 monthly
- Donation to The Swayyam Charity: £ 2027.50
## Conclusion
The financial activities of One Nature Commonwealth during the specified period were limited to maintaining the JustGiving subscription and making a donation to The Swayyam Charity. These actions reflect the charity's commitment to continuous fundraising and international outreach.
## Recommendations
To ensure transparency and effective use of funds, it is recommended that future treasurer reports include detailed breakdowns of all income and expenditures, as well as any plans for upcoming financial activities.
## Signatures
- Treasurer: Dr Jonathan Peters
- Date: 4[th] April 2025