
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

**From Period start date   1[st] of April 2021 To Period end date 31[st] of March 2022** 

## **Charity name: Inspire Foundation Nottingham** 

**Charity registration number: 1193890** 

## **Objectives and Activities** 


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SORP reference<br>Summary of the purposes Para 1.17 TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF<br>of the charity as set out  CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE,<br>in its governing  PREDOMINATELY THOSE AGED<br>document BETWEEN 9 AND 19, IN THE<br>SUBJECTS OF SCIENCE,<br>TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND<br>MATHS (STEM) AND OTHER<br>SIMILAR SUBJECTS OF<br>EDUCATIONAL MERIT.<br>Summary of the main  Para 1.17 and  Due to COVID-19, our charity had<br>1.19<br>activities in relation to  limited activities in the financial<br>those purposes for the  year 2021-2022. However, we have<br>public benefit, in  been gradually recovering and<br>particular, the activities,  restarting our operations to fulfill<br>projects or services  our purpose for public benefit.<br>identified in the  Hence during the indicated period,<br>accounts. we have planned out activities<br>which have followed in the 2022-<br>23 period. Our recent activities<br>include a series of workshops with<br>young people in Nottingham. We<br>remain committed to serving the<br>community and making a positive<br>impact.<br>Statement confirming  Para 1.18 This charity aims is to provide<br>whether the trustees  means of development and inspire<br>have had regard to the  young people in the community in<br>guidance issued by the  the subjects of Science,<br>Charity Commission on  Technology, Engineering and<br>public benefit Maths and other similar subjects<br>of educational merit. The trustees<br>confirm that they have had regard<br>to the guidance issued by the<br>Charity Commission on public<br>benefit in carrying out their duties<br>and responsibilities as stewards of<br>the charity. They have taken steps<br>to ensure that all activities,<br>projects, and services carried out<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




**by the charity are aligned with the charity's objectives and serve the public benefit, as outlined in the guidance. All activities carried out by the charity are subject to discussions at regular trustee meetings to follow the objectives of the charity.** 

## **Achievements and Performance** 


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SORP reference<br>The charity experienced a slow but<br>constructive recovery after the<br>COVID-19 pandemic, with activities<br>Summary of the main  being suspended temporarily.<br>Para 1.20<br>achievements of the  During the first operational year<br>charity, identifying the  (2021-22), the focus was primarily<br>difference the charity’s  on planning future activities and<br>work has made to the  initiatives to support the<br>circumstances of its  community. We have also worked<br>beneficiaries and any  on the requirements and<br>wider benefits to society  developments for our website,<br>as a whole. which was one of the pressing<br>outstanding actions. Despite the<br>challenges posed by the<br>pandemic, the charity has made<br>significant progress and plan<br>activities starting with April 2022.<br>The planned activities aim to make<br>a tangible difference in the<br>circumstances of our beneficiaries,<br>as well as provide wider benefits<br>to society as a whole.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Financial Review** 


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Review of the charity’s  Para 1.21 The charity's financial position at<br>financial position at the  the end of March 2022 has been<br>end of the period reviewed by the trustees and is<br>considered to be relatively strong,<br>as the charity expenditure was 0<br>during the financial year 2021-22,<br>hence it has not suffered any<br>loses. We have also addressed the<br>problem of fundraising in the<br>upcoming years to ensure<br>continuity of our impactful<br>activities.<br>Statement explaining the Para 1.22 As no activities have been carried<br>policy for holding  out during this period, we retain<br>reserves stating why they the funds for future activites.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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are held<br>Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £8325.71<br>Reasons for holding zero  Para 1.22 N/A<br>reserves<br>Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A<br>in deficit<br>Explanation of any  Para 1.23 N/A<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a<br>going concern<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Structure, Governance and Management** 


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Description of charity’s<br>trusts:<br>Type of governing  Para 1.25 Charity Constitution (last updated<br>document  on the 21 March 2021)<br>(trust deed, royal<br>charter)<br>How is the charity  Para 1.25 CIO<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)<br>Trustee selection  Para 1.25 Election during the AGM or Trustee<br>methods including details Meetings as indicated in the<br>of any constitutional  charity constitution.<br>provisions e.g. election to<br>post or name of any<br>person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Additional information (optional)** 

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Health and Safety policy<br>Risk Assessment policy<br>Policies and procedures  Safeguarding for Children policy<br>adopted for the induction Para 1.51 Vulnerable Adults policy<br>and training of trustees<br>CIO<br>The charity’s<br>organisational structure  Para 1.51<br>and any wider network<br>with which the charity<br>works<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 


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Name of person (or body)<br>Dates acted if not for<br>Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee<br>whole year<br>(if any)<br>1 Joseph Best Chair  22 March 2021<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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Dr Symeon  Trustee 27 November 2021<br>2<br>Dionysis<br>Dr Elena- Trustee 27 November 2021<br>3<br>Vanessa Botan<br>Dr Georgiana  Trustee 27 November 2021<br>4<br>Nica-Avram<br>Dr Adrian  Trustee 22 March 2021<br>5 Cornelius<br>Marinescu<br>Dr Horia  Trustee 22 March 2021<br>6<br>Alexandru Maior<br>Andrei Mihai  Trustee 22 March 2021<br>7 Rotaru BA and<br>LLM<br>20<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Declarations** 

**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** Joseph Best **Signature(s)** Horia A Maior Joseph Best **Full name(s)** Horia A Maior **Position (eg** Trustee Chair **Secretary, Chair, etc) Date** 31[st] of January 2023 

