## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 1[st] April 2023 Period start date To 31[st] March 2024 Period end date** ## **Charity name: STEMunity** ## **Charity registration number: 1195614** ## **Chairman’s Report** The key themes for this year have been growth and engagement, both in financial performance and end-user impact. With income increasing from £35,000 in 22/23 to £77,204 in 23/24, we plan to continue to re-invest in programme enhancement and regional growth in the UK. We remain steadfast in our mission to create more STEM content, providing greater access and scale to a wider set of under-represented students across the UK. Although STEMunity reported a net loss of £1,840 for the financial year ending 31 March 2024, this is in large part due to a late payment of £10,120 that was booked post-closing the end of year accounts. The accounts receivable issue would have effectively increased unrestricted reserves to £12,140 resulting in an operating profit. This restores a healthy reserve balance moving into the next financial year, ensuring operational flexibility and addressing short-term liquidity concerns. The trustees remain confident in the charity’s ability to sustain and expand its activities. Last year saw an expansion of the UK regions in which we operate from two to five, whilst we successfully completed our first international project in Jamaica. The traditional 5PARK and new Big Bang and First Lego League programmes saw a significant increase in face-to-face activities from 1,200 to 10,170 students. This is mostly attributed to partnerships with other STEM organisations, programme differentiation, and the ongoing support of our donors. TGET continued to show faith by doubling their investment in the 5PARK programme, a key contributor towards its ongoing success, and their third subsequent investment in this programme. The British Council and Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) also renewed their investment, with new Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe funding from Southwestern Railway contributing towards further 5PARK Project investment. New collaborations with Engineering UK and IET this year have allowed for further diversification of programmes and new potential future verticals. Engineering UK collaborated to create the Big Bang Programme, which was offered across 4 regions to 8,000 students. This was followed by another collaboration with IET, drawing in 56 students for the acclaimed First LEGO League. This successful diversification of programmes will aid in supporting potential growth of future funding streams. Further rigour was applied to financial management this year, utilising a freelancer to provide more structure, rigour, and frequency in managing the accounts. Given the growth this year, more volunteers and freelancers were used to ensure that our 120% growth was sustainably managed. This robustness was additionally applied to risk management and governance, with a focus on recruiting trustees with expertise in fundraising, digital strategy, and SEND education. Looking ahead, the charity aims to establish a modest unrestricted reserve for greater operational flexibility and implement robust project management practices to support continued expansion. The leadership team has done a good job this year on limited funds, managing to diversify programmes, donors, and income streams with a strong focus on translating this success across future years. Our gratitude is extended to those individuals and organisations who have supported our journey of bridging the gap in access to STEM educational resources across diverse and under-represented groups. ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes
of the charity as set out in
its governing document|Para 1.17|The purpose of STEMunity, as outlined in
its governing document, is to advance
the education of young people in STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics). This is achieved by
fostering collaboration between
educators, industry professionals, and
academics to create innovative
opportunities for learning. The aim is to
enhance the curriculum, raise
aspirations,and equip young people| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe |||with skills for future careers in STEM
fields.| |---|---|---| |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|STEMunity provides public benefit by
delivering programmes that bridge the
gap in access to STEM education for
underrepresented groups. Highlights
include:
•
5PARK STEAM Boxes: These
provided hands-on learning
experiences, such as the "Water
Box" event at The Mary Rose
Museum, where young learners
engaged in engineering
challenges tied to sustainability.
•
Community Engagement Events:
Programmes like the STEMunity
Science Show and the First LEGO
League Regional Final reached
over 10,170 young people,
fostering teamwork, creativity,
and problem-solving skills.
•
Collaborations: Partnerships with
organisations like the Royal
Academy of Engineering (RAEng)
enabled the delivery of online and
face-to-face STEM activities,
including innovative problem-
solving workshops.
•
International Initiatives: Projects
such as the Jamaica STEAM
Challenge engaged 650 students
and 145 teachers, fostering cross-
cultural learning and
collaboration.
All these activities support STEMunity’s
mission to enhance access to quality
STEM education, inspiring young people
and addressing societal challenges.| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees confirm that they have had
full regard to the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public benefit
when planning and delivering the
charity’s activities. This ensures all
initiatives directly contribute to
STEMunity’s objectives of advancing| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe education, promoting inclusivity, and creating meaningful opportunities for young people. ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|STEMunity is proud to now operate as a
grant-making organisation. Through the
Big Bang at Schools Programme, we
provide small grants to schools to
support the planning and delivery of
STEM activities. This model ensures that
schools have the autonomy to lead these
initiatives, tailoring them to their unique
contexts and the needs of their students.
All funding is aligned with the charity’s
mission to advance STEM education and
maximise public benefit.| |Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment|Para 1.38|STEMunity does not currently engage in
social investment or programme-related
investment. The focus remains on using
available resources to create impactful
opportunities for young people in STEM
education. Any future opportunities for
social investment will be assessed
against the charity’s objectives and
public benefit criteria.| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Volunteers play a pivotal role in the
success of STEMunity’s initiatives.
Examples of contributions include:
•
Delivering workshops, mentoring,
and facilitating events such as the
First LEGO League Regional Final
and STEMunity Science Show.
•
Supporting programme delivery
by sharing their expertise in STEM
fields as STEM Ambassadors and
community mentors.
•
Offering logistical, planning, and
judging support for large-scale
events,which maximises the| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe impact of grant funding by reducing operational costs. Their time and passion have enabled STEMunity to reach over 10,000 young people this year, fostering collaboration and inspiring the next generation. Other STEMunity remains committed to: • Expanding access to STEM education for underrepresented groups, including SEND students and young people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. • Establishing partnerships with local and international organisations to deliver scalable and innovative STEM learning experiences. • Building a sustainable funding model through effective fundraising and prudent resource management, ensuring long-term impact. This dedication ensures the charity remains aligned with its mission and public benefit responsibilities. ## Achievements and Performance SORP reference Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe |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|Impact on Beneficiaries
In 2023-2024, STEMunity delivered a
wide range of impactful STEM initiatives,
reaching 10,170 young people across 125
schools. These programmes provided
participants with hands-on learning
opportunities, fostering creativity,
problem-solving skills, and curiosity
about STEM careers. Examples include:
•
5PARK Learning Boxes:
Introduced practical STEM
challenges such as the "Water
Box" at The Mary Rose Museum,
where students tackled
engineering tasks related to
water conservation and
sustainability.
•
Big Bang Programme:
Empowered schools in four UK
regions to design bespoke STEM
activities tailored to their
students’ needs, enhancing local
engagement.
•
Inclusivity in STEM: Programmes
like the "Transport Box" event at
Wales High School ensured SEND
students and their families could
access STEM education in a
supportive and inclusive
environment.
Broader Benefits to Society
STEMunity’s work addresses societal
challenges by:
1. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion:
Engaging underrepresented
groups, including economically
disadvantaged students, SEND
participants, and young women in
STEM, to close equity gaps.
2. Encouraging Sustainable
Practices: Hosting workshops on
topics such as marine plastics
and CO2 solutions to inspire
young people to tackle global
challenges.| |---|---|---| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe 3. Strengthening Community Collaboration: Through events like the STEMunity Science Show and First LEGO League Regional Finals, the charity fostered partnerships between schools, industry, and local communities, creating a collective impact on STEM education. Feedback from participants and teachers consistently highlights the life-changing opportunities these programmes provide. For instance, one Year 9 student described the Mary Rose Museum experience as “the best day of my life,” reflecting the meaningful impact of STEMunity’s initiatives. Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|Objective 1: Increase Access to STEM
Education
Achievement: STEMunity engaged 10,170
young people across 125 schools through
a combination of face-to-face and online
activities. This represents a significant
expansion in the charity’s outreach,
exceeding targets set for regional and
international programme delivery.
•
Programmes Delivered:
`o` The 5PARK Learning Boxes
initiative expanded to new
regions and themes,
offering hands-on
challenges that fostered
creativity and critical
thinking.
`o` The Big Bang Programme
empowered schools to
design bespoke STEM
experiences, ensuring local
relevance and high
engagement.| |---|---|---| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe |Objective 2: Promote Diversity and| |---| |Inclusion in STEM| |Achievement: The charity successfully| |engaged underrepresented groups,| |ensuring inclusivity in all initiatives.| |•
Key Inclusive Activities:| |`o` The "Transport Box" event| |at Wales High School| |provided tailored activities| |for SEND students and their| |families, creating an| |inclusive and supportive| |learning environment.| |`o` Specific programmes| |targeted young women,| |students from economically| |disadvantaged| |backgrounds, and minority| |groups to reduce equity| |gaps in STEM access.| |Objective 3: Develop International| |Collaborations| |Achievement: STEMunity’s international| |engagement grew significantly with the| |delivery of the Jamaica STEAM| |Challenge. This project:| |•
Involved 20 Jamaican schools and| |reached over 650 students and| |145 teachers.| |•
Strengthened global collaboration| |through shared projects between| |UK and Jamaican students.| |Objective 4: Enhance Community and| |Industry Engagement| |Achievement: The charity continued to| |build strong partnerships with| |community stakeholders and industry| |professionals.| |•
Notable Events:| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe |||`o` The STEMunity Science
Show brought together
over 300 students from 25
schools, showcasing the
role of Biology, Chemistry,
and Physics in space
exploration.
`o` Events like the First LEGO
League Regional Final
engaged participants in
problem-solving and
teamwork, with support
from volunteers and
industry experts.
Objective 5: Expand Resources and
Digital Offerings
Achievement: STEMunity developed and
distributed innovative resources,
including:
•
Online mixed-reality STEM
problem-solving tools, which
reached over 4,000 students.
•
Video resources for the STEM
Academy North, extending digital
accessibility and engagement.| |---|---|---| |Performance of
fundraising activities
against objectives set|Para 1.41|STEMunity achieved significant growth in
fundraising performance, which directly
supported its programme delivery and
expansion:
•
Grant Income Growth: Total grant
income increased from £35,000 in
2022/23 to £77,204 in 2023/24,
reflecting successful alignment
with funders’ objectives.
•
Major Supporters:
`o` TGET provided core
funding for the 5PARK
programme, ensuring its
annual delivery and
expansion.
`o` Royal Academy of
Engineering, South Western
Railway,and the British| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe |||Council contributed to
targeted initiatives such as
the 5PARK Project and the
Jamaica STEAM Challenge.
•
Volunteer Engagement: Events
like the First LEGO League
Regional Finals were entirely
volunteer-driven, ensuring that
funds were directed towards
programmes rather than
operational costs. This fundraising
success enabled STEMunity to
exceed its objectives of reaching
more young people and schools
while maintaining financial
sustainability.| |---|---|---| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|STEMunity did not engage in financial
investments during this reporting period,
as all available resources were allocated
to programme delivery and operational
costs. However, strategic investments in
innovative resources contributed to
advancing the charity’s objectives:
•
Mixed-Reality STEM Tools:
Investment in digital tools and AR
technologies allowed STEMunity
to reach over 4,000 additional
students via accessible online
platforms.
•
Learning Resources: Enhanced
educational materials, such as the
STEM Academy North videos,
further expanded reach and
engagement.| |Other||STEMunity achieved several milestones
in addition to its primary objectives:
•
Recognition for Diversity and
Inclusion: Shortlisted for the
National Diversity Awards 2023,
highlighting its impact in
promoting equity in STEM
education.| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe |•|New Partnerships: Strengthened| |---|---| ||collaboration with organisations| ||such as the Institution of| ||Engineering and Technology (IET),| ||supporting large-scale events like| ||the First LEGO League.| |•|Future Plans:| ||`o` Expand the 5PARK| ||programme to new regions.| ||`o` Develop unrestricted| ||reserves to ensure| ||operational flexibility.| ||`o` Further inclusion efforts for| ||SEND students, young| ||women, and economically| ||disadvantaged groups.| |These outcomes demonstrate the|| |charity’s ability to leverage resources|| |and partnerships effectively to maximise|| |impact while preparing for sustainable|| |growth.|| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end of the period|Para 1.21|STEMunity ended the financial year on**31st**
**March 2024**with a total fund balance of
**£8,479**, comprising:
•
**£6,459 in restricted reserves**,
carried forward to support ongoing
and future projects, such as the
5PARK Project.
•
**£2,020 in unrestricted reserves**,
which will be used to cover
operational costs and ensure
flexibility in addressing immediate
priorities.
The charity’s total income for the year was
**£77,242**, a significant increase compared to
the previous year (£37,256). Expenditure
totalled**£79,082**, reflecting an increase in
project delivery costs aligned with the
growth of the charity’s programmes.| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|STEMunity’s reserve policy ensures that the
charity maintains sufficient funds to support
ongoing projects, operational needs, and
unforeseen contingencies. Reserves are
primarily held to:
•
Ensure the continuity of key
projects, particularly where funds
are restricted to specific activities.
•
Provide a financial buffer to cover
essential operational costs in the
absence of immediate funding.
The trustees periodically review the reserve
policy to align it with the charity’s growth
and financial sustainability objectives.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|At the end of the reporting period,
STEMunity held:
•
**£6,459 in restricted reserves**,
earmarked for specific projects like
the 5PARK Project.| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe |||•
**£2,020 in unrestricted reserves**,
available for general use.| |---|---|---| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|STEMunity has not set aside large
unrestricted reserves due to its focus on
maximising the immediate impact of
incoming funds. All unrestricted income has
been allocated toward operational and
programme delivery costs. Restricted
reserves ensure the continuation of specific
projects, with no current deficits recorded.| |Details of fund materially
in deficit|Para 1.24|The charity does not have any funds
materially in deficit. All restricted grants
and donations have been appropriately
allocated, and no liabilities exceed available
funds.| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern|Para 1.23|The trustees are confident in STEMunity’s
ability to continue as a going concern.
However, the following uncertainties are
recognised:
•
**Reliance on Grants**: The charity is
dependent on securing new grants to
fund its projects and core costs. To
mitigate this risk, STEMunity is
actively diversifying funding
streams and exploring longer-term
partnerships.
•
**Operational Flexibility**: Limited
unrestricted reserves restrict
immediate adaptability to unplanned
costs or new opportunities. The
trustees are committed to building a
modest unrestricted reserve in the
coming years to enhance financial
resilience.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |The charity’s principal
sources of funds|Para 1.47|STEMunity’s principal sources of funds
during the reporting period included:| |---|---|---| |(including any||| |fundraising)||1. **Grants**:| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe `o` **TGET (Teachers Group Education Trust)** : Provided core funding to support the annual delivery and expansion of the 5PARK programme. `o` **Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng)** : Funded innovative projects such as web-based STEM problem-solving activities and the Mixed Reality Project. `o` **South Western Railway** : Contributed to sustainabilityfocused STEM activities within the 5PARK Project. `o` **British Council** : Supported the Jamaica STEAM Challenge and cross-cultural STEM initiatives. `o` **Big Bang Education** : Enabled the delivery of tailored STEM experiences through school-led projects in multiple regions. 2. **Donations** : `o` Contributions from individual donors totalled £39 during the reporting period, supplementing grant funding. 3. **Volunteer-Driven Efforts** : `o` Events like the First LEGO League Regional Finals and STEMunity Science Show were made possible through the efforts of volunteers, allowing more funds to be allocated directly to programme delivery. 4. **Restricted vs. Unrestricted Funding** : `o` **Restricted Funds** : £54,900 was raised and allocated for specific projects such as the 5PARK programme, Big Bang initiatives, and international collaborations. `o` **Unrestricted Funds** : £22,342 was raised to support operational needs and provide financial flexibility. Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe |||These sources enabled STEMunity to scale
its operations and impact, reaching over
10,170 young people across 125 schools.
The charity continues to prioritise
partnerships and innovative fundraising
strategies to sustain and expand its mission.| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|STEMunity does not currently hold
investments or engage in social investment
activities. The charity prioritises the direct
allocation of its financial resources to
projects and operational needs that advance
its mission of improving access to STEM
education.
Should the opportunity arise to establish
investments, the trustees will adopt an
investment policy aligned with the
following principles:
•
**Prudence and Responsibility**:
Ensuring funds are invested
securely, with a focus on preserving
capital and generating a sustainable
return.
•
**Alignment with Objectives**:
Investments will support the
charity’s mission, considering
ethical and social responsibility
criteria.
Social investment opportunities will be
considered if they directly contribute to
enhancing STEM education, supporting
underrepresented groups, or fostering
innovation in programme delivery.| |A description of the
principal risks facing the
charity|Para 1.46|The trustees have identified the following
key risks and have implemented mitigation
strategies:
1. **Reliance on Grant Funding**
`o` **Risk**: Dependence on
securing grants for
programme delivery and
operational sustainability.
`o` **Mitigation**: Diversification
of income streams through
donorengagement,| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe |||partnerships, and exploring
unrestricted funding
opportunities.
2. **Volunteer Retention**
`o` **Risk**: Heavy reliance on
volunteers for programme
delivery and events.
`o` **Mitigation**: Providing
training, recognition, and
engagement opportunities to
maintain a motivated and
reliable volunteer base.
3. **Economic and Financial**
**Uncertainty**
`o` **Risk**: Potential funding
challenges due to broader
economic instability.
`o` **Mitigation**: Building modest
unrestricted reserves and
developing long-term
relationships with funders to
ensure financial resilience.
4. **Governance and Compliance**
`o` **Risk**: Ensuring trustees and
staff remain compliant with
legal and regulatory
requirements.
`o` **Mitigation**: Regular training,
monitoring of policies, and
trustee oversight.
5. **Programme Scalability**
`o` **Risk**: Difficulty in scaling
programmes to meet demand
while maintaining quality.
`o` **Mitigation**: Implementing
robust project management
systems and securing
adequate resources for
expansion.| |---|---|---| |Other||• **Future Plans**: STEMunity is committed
to expanding its reach across additional UK
regions, fostering greater inclusion for
SEND students, and promoting gender
equality in STEM education.
• **Community Engagement**: Continued
emphasis on partnerships with schools, local
organisations, and industries to co-develop
impactful STEM programmes tailored to
community needs.| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe Document ID.. b3924efO41764OaO-a1 be-f9a9fdc41fbe ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing
document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|STEMunity is governed by a**Charitable**
**Incorporated Organisation (CIO)**
Constitution, which outlines its objects,
operational framework, and governance
policies. The constitution adheres to the
requirements set by the Charity Commission
and ensures compliance with charity law.| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|The charity is constituted as a**Charitable**
**Incorporated Organisation (CIO)**. This
structure provides a legal framework for the
charity to operate as a single legal entity,
with liability limited to the organisation,
rather than individual trustees.| |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|The selection and appointment of trustees
are conducted as outlined in the charity’s
governing document:
1. **Appointment by Existing**
**Trustees**: Trustees are selected and
appointed through a majority vote of
the existing trustee board.
2. **Eligibility and Skills**: Prospective
trustees are evaluated based on their
skills, expertise, and commitment to
advancing STEMunity’s mission.
3. **Recruitment Process**:
`o` Public advertisements or
targeted recruitment
campaigns are used to
identify individuals with
relevant expertise in STEM
education, governance, or
fundraising.
`o` Shortlisted candidates
undergo an interview process
conducted by the existing
board of trustees.
4. **Term of Appointment**: Trustees are
appointed for an initial term, with
the possibility of reappointment
following a review of their
contribution and alignment with the
charity’s goals.| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe ## **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|STEMunity ensures that all trustees are fully
equipped to fulfil their responsibilities
through a structured induction and ongoing
training programme:
1. **Induction Programme**:
`o` New trustees receive an
induction pack that includes
the charity’s governing
document, policies, recent
financial statements, and an
overview of current
programmes.
`o` Meetings with key staff and
existing trustees provide
insights into operations and
governance practices.
`o` Trustees are briefed on their
legal and regulatory
obligations under charity law
and the Charity
Commission’s guidelines.
2. **Ongoing Training**:
`o` Regular training sessions are
provided on topics such as
safeguarding, risk
management, and fundraising
ethics.
`o` Trustees are encouraged to
attend external training and
conferences relevant to
STEM education and charity
governance.| |---|---|---| |The charity’s
organisational structure
and any wider network
with which the charity
works|Para 1.51|STEMunity operates with a streamlined
organisational structure to maximise
efficiency and impact:
•
**Trustee Board**: Provides strategic
oversight and ensures compliance
with the charity’s objectives.
•
**Core Staff**: Includes the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), Chief
Operating Officer (COO), and
administrativeand digital managers| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe |||responsible for daily operations and
programme management.
•
**Volunteers**: Play a critical role in
programme delivery, particularly in
events like the First LEGO League
and STEMunity Science Show.
The charity collaborates with a wider
network of stakeholders, including schools,
local communities, and industry partners
such as the Royal Academy of Engineering
and the Institution of Engineering and
Technology (IET), to deliver impactful
STEM education initiatives.| |---|---|---| |Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|The charity maintains clear and transparent
relationships with any related parties to
ensure accountability:
•
**Trustee and Staff Relationships**:
Any potential conflicts of interest
are declared and managed according
to the charity’s conflict-of-interest
policy. For example, trustee Graham
Watford is related to the CEO, Laura
Watford, and this relationship is
transparently disclosed in financial
and governance reports.
•
**Funding Partners**: Relationships
with funders like TGET, South
Western Railway, and the British
Council are governed by agreements
to ensure alignment with the
charity’s mission.| |Other||• **Collaborations**: STEMunity regularly
collaborates with educational institutions,
community organisations, and international
partners to amplify its impact.
• **Future Plans**: The charity is working to
expand its trustee board to include
individuals with expertise in fundraising,
digital strategy, and SEND education,
enhancing governance and operational
capabilities.| ## **Reference and Administrative details** Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe |Charity name|STEMunity| |---|---| |Other name the charity
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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee(if any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Andrew Harrison-
Chinn|Chair||| ||Graham Watford|||| ||Amanda Martin|||| ||HarryRiley|||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## – 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** Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe ## **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 N/A 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)** CEO Laura Watford COO Jorden Birch ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## **Other optional information** Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe ## **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)** Andrew Harrison-Chinn **Position (eg Secretary,** Chair **Chair, etc) Date** 01/24/2025 Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe ## Completed Document Audit Report Completed with SignWell.com ## **Title: TAR-DOC STEMunity 2023 - 2024 FINAL** Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe Time Zone: (GMT+00:00) Coordinated Universal Time ## **Files** TAR-DOC STEMunity 2023 - 2024 FINAL.pdf - 24 pages Jan 23, 2025 21:54:55 UTC ## **Activity** |**Laura Watford**|created the document (laura@stemunity.co.uk)|Jan 23, 2025| |---|---|---| |||21:55:33 UTC| |IP: 2a02:c7e:5e87:bf00:2894:e2a2:1e6a:c431||| |**Laura Watford**|sent the document to andrew@dragonpassuk.com|Jan 23, 2025| |||21:57:49 UTC| |IP: 2a02:c7e:5e87:bf00:2894:e2a2:1e6a:c431||| |**Laura Watford**|re-sent the document to andrew@dragonpassuk.com|Jan 24, 2025| |||09:40:11 UTC| |IP: 185.104.136.135||| |**Laura Watford**|re-sent the document to andrew@dragonpassuk.com|Jan 24, 2025| |||09:41:25 UTC| |IP: 185.104.136.135||| |**Andrew Harrison-Chinn**|first viewed document (andrew@dragonpassuk.com)|Jan 24, 2025| |||09:49:08 UTC| |IP: 2a01:111:f403:7080::100||| |**Andrew Harrison-Chinn**|signed the document (andrew@dragonpassuk.com)|Jan 24, 2025| |||09:49:45 UTC| |IP: 2a00:23c4:f79b:c001:3c26:47d5:6848:22ab||| Document ID: b3924ef0-4176-40a0-a1be-f9a9fdc41fbe ## **STEMunity** ## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 Registered Charity Number 1195614 ## **STEMunity** ## **Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st March 2024** |**Incoming Resources**
Note
**Income**
Donations
Grants
2
Income from Charitable Activites
**Total Incoming Resources**
**Resources Expended**
Raising Funds
3
Charitable Activities
4
Other
5
**Total Resources Expended**
**Net Income / Expenditure**
**Funds Brought Forward**
**Funds Carried Forward**|Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted &
Endowment
Funds
**Total 23/24**
39
-
**39**
22,304
54,900
**77,204**
-
-
**-**
22,342
54,900
**77,242**
44
**44**
20,011
54,616
**74,627**
4,411
**4,411**
24,466
54,616
**79,082**
2,124
-
284
**1,840**
**-**
334
6,175
**10,319**
1,789
-
6,459
**8,479**|Total 22/23
2,256
35,000
-
37,256
1,898
28,147
3,401
33,446
3,810
6,509
**10,319**| |---|---|---| 1 ## **STEMunity** ## **Balance Sheet for the year ending 31 March 2024** |**Note**
**Fixed Assets**
Tangible Fixed Assets
**Current Assets**
Debtors
Prepayments
Cash at Bank & in Hand
**Current Liabilities**
6
Creditors
Accruals
**Total Current Assets / Liabilities**
**Total Net Assets / Liabilities**|**2023/24**
-
**-**
-
-
25,798
**25,798**
8,497
8,822
**17,319**|**8,479**
**8,479**|**2022/23**
-
**-**
-
-
10,619
**10,619**
-
300
**300**|**10,319**
**10,319**| |---|---|---|---|---| 2 ## **STEMunity** ## **Notes to the Accounts for the year ending 31st March 2024** ## **1. Accounting Policies** ## **Basis of preparation** The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s). The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ## **Income** Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Income received in advance of the provision of specified services it is deferred until the criteria for income recognition is met. ## **Interest Receivable** Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity: this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank. ## **Fund Accounting** Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for a particular purpose / area of the charity's work or for specific projects. The Charity received 3 grants during the accounting period which are classed as restricted funds and were awarded for specific STEM projects. One of the grants was fully spent at the end of the accounting period and there are plans in place to spend the reserves held in respect of the other project during the next financial year. ## **Expenditure and Irrecoverable VAT** Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred. 3 ## **Tangible Fixed Assets** No fixed assets are held by the Charity at the current time. ## **Cash at bank and in hand** Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. ## **Creditors** Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. ## **Trustees Remuneration** None of the Trustees received any remuneration or benefit from the charity during the year and no expenses were reimbursed. ## **Related Party Transactions** Remuneration of £8497 was made to related parties during the year as follows: Laura Watford - CEO £8497 (related to Graham Watford - Trustee) for consultancy/time spent on charitable projects. ## **Employee Costs and Benefits** The charity employed 2 staff during the accounting period. Remuneration was paid as follows: Laura Watford - CEO £8497 Jorden Birch - COO £8497 Remuneration was not in excess of 25% of the income for the period. No other benefits were received by staff during the accounting period. No employee received benefits in excess of £60,000. ## **2. Income** |Donations
Grants
Income from Charitable Activities
Other Trading Activities|Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted &
Endowment
Funds
**Total 23/24**
39
-
39
22,304
54,900
77,204
-
-
-
-
-
-
22,342
54,900
77,242
**2023/24**|**2022/23**
Total 22/23
2,256
35,000
-
-| |---|---|---| |||37,256| ## **Grants and Other Income** |**Grants and Other Income**|||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||Restricted &||| ||Unrestricted||Endowment||| ||Funds||Funds|**Total 23/24**|Total 22/23| |TGET||-|35,000|35,000|10,000| |South Western Railway||-|10,000|10,000|-| 4 |CAF
ERA
Engineering UK
British Council
Royal Academy of Engineering
Big Bang Education
Other Donations
**3. Expenditure on Raising Funds**
Employee Costs
Marketing and Publicity
**4. Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
Escape Rooms
STEM Academy South
STEM Academy North
STEM Jamaica Project
5PARK Project
Mixed Reality Project
Lego League
Big Bang in Schools
Other events and workshops
Employee Time / Expenses|-
1,500
1,500
-
5,000
5,000
5,183
-
5,183
14,554
-
14,554
-
2,200
2,200
2,568
-
2,568
-
1,200
1,200
22,303.54
54,900
77,204
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted &
Endowment
Funds
**Total 23/24**
-
-
-
44
-
44
44
-
44
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted &
Endowment
Funds
**Total 23/24**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
14,037
-
14,037
-
53,321
53,321
225
-
225
-
795
795
5,750
-
5,750
-
500
500
-
-
-
20,011
54,616
74,627|-
-
-
7,000
18,000
-
2,256
37,256
Total 22/23
-
1,898
1,898
Total 22/23
2,100
-
5,590
1,167
10,333
8,019
-
-
938
-
28,147| |---|---|---| ## **5. Other Expenditure** |Insurance
Website and IT Costs
Transport
Bank Charges
Accountancy
Misc|Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted &
Endowment
Funds
**Total 23/24**
1,218
-
1,218
1,675
-
1,675
480
-
480
-
-
-
462
-
462
575
-
575
4,411
-
4,411|Total 22/23
679
2,350
-
72
300
3,401| |---|---|---| ## **6. Creditors and Accruals** Employee Costs ||Restricted &|||| |---|---|---|---|---| |Unrestricted|Endowment|||| |Funds|Funds|**Total 23/24**|Total 22/23|| |6,174|10,820|16,994||-| 5 |Accountancy
Independent Examination|135
-
135
190
-
190
6,499
10,820
17,319|115
185
300| |---|---|---| ## **7. Analysis of Charitable Funds** |**Restricted Funds**
5PARK Project
Lego League
RSC
**Unrestricted Funds**
General|**At 31 March**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**Transfers**
**At 31 March**
**2023**
**Resources**
**Expended**
**2024**
5,319
53,700
53,321
-
5,698
-
700
795
-
95
-
-
500
500
-
-
5,319
54,400
54,616
-
5,603
**At 31 March**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**Transfers**
**At 31 March**
**2023**
**Resources**
**Expended**
**2024**
5,000
22,342
24,466
**-**
2,876
-
-
-
-
-
5,000
22,342
24,466
-
2,876| |---|---| 6 ## **STEMunity Detailed Statement of Financial Activities** 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 |**INCOME**
Donations
Grants
Income from Charitable Activities
**EXPENSES**
Escape Rooms
STEM Academy North
Mixed Reality Project
5PARK Project
British Council Jamaica Project
Lego League - IET
RSC Chemistry Lectures
Big Bang in Schools
Other Charitable Events & Workshops
Core Employee Time / Expenses
Marketing and Publicity
Insurance
Website and IT Maintenance
Transport
Bank Charges
Accountancy
**Net Income**|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**TOTAL**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**2024**
39
-
39
22,304
54,900
77,204
-
-
-
**22,342**
**54,900**
**77,242**
**-**
-
-
-
-
-
-
225
-
225
-
53,321
53,321
14,037
-
14,037
-
795
795
-
500
500
5,750
-
5,750
575
-
575
-
-
-
44
-
44
1,218
-
1,218
1,676
-
1,676
480
-
480
-
-
-
462
462
**24,467**
**54,616**
**79,083**
2,124
-
284
**1,840**
**-**|**TOTAL**
**2023**
2,256
35,000
-
**37,256**
2,100
5,590
8,019
10,333
1,167
-
-
-
938
-
1,898
679
2,350
-
72
300
**33,446**
**3,810**| |---|---|---| 7 ## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of STEMunity for the year ended 31st March 2024, which are set out on pages 1-7. ## **Responsibilities and basis of the report** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities 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 carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. ## **Independent Examiner's Statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connenction with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: a) accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or b) the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Nicole Gray NG Community Accounting Services Jubilee House Lincoln Road Doddington Lincoln LN6 4RS 27th October 2024 ## **STEMunity** ## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 Registered Charity Number 1195614 ## **STEMunity** ## **Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st March 2024** |**Incoming Resources**
Note
**Income**
Donations
Grants
2
Income from Charitable Activites
**Total Incoming Resources**
**Resources Expended**
Raising Funds
3
Charitable Activities
4
Other
5
**Total Resources Expended**
**Net Income / Expenditure**
**Funds Brought Forward**
**Funds Carried Forward**|Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted &
Endowment
Funds
**Total 23/24**
39
-
**39**
22,304
54,900
**77,204**
-
-
**-**
22,342
54,900
**77,242**
44
**44**
20,011
54,616
**74,627**
4,411
**4,411**
24,466
54,616
**79,082**
2,124
-
284
**1,840**
**-**
334
6,175
**10,319**
1,789
-
6,459
**8,479**|Total 22/23
2,256
35,000
-
37,256
1,898
28,147
3,401
33,446
3,810
6,509
**10,319**| |---|---|---| 1 ## **STEMunity** ## **Balance Sheet for the year ending 31 March 2024** |**Note**
**Fixed Assets**
Tangible Fixed Assets
**Current Assets**
Debtors
Prepayments
Cash at Bank & in Hand
**Current Liabilities**
6
Creditors
Accruals
**Total Current Assets / Liabilities**
**Total Net Assets / Liabilities**|**2023/24**
-
**-**
-
-
25,798
**25,798**
8,497
8,822
**17,319**|**8,479**
**8,479**|**2022/23**
-
**-**
-
-
10,619
**10,619**
-
300
**300**|**10,319**
**10,319**| |---|---|---|---|---| 2 ## **STEMunity** ## **Notes to the Accounts for the year ending 31st March 2024** ## **1. Accounting Policies** ## **Basis of preparation** The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s). The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ## **Income** Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Income received in advance of the provision of specified services it is deferred until the criteria for income recognition is met. ## **Interest Receivable** Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity: this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank. ## **Fund Accounting** Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for a particular purpose / area of the charity's work or for specific projects. The Charity received 3 grants during the accounting period which are classed as restricted funds and were awarded for specific STEM projects. One of the grants was fully spent at the end of the accounting period and there are plans in place to spend the reserves held in respect of the other project during the next financial year. ## **Expenditure and Irrecoverable VAT** Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred. 3 ## **Tangible Fixed Assets** No fixed assets are held by the Charity at the current time. ## **Cash at bank and in hand** Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. ## **Creditors** Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. ## **Trustees Remuneration** None of the Trustees received any remuneration or benefit from the charity during the year and no expenses were reimbursed. ## **Related Party Transactions** Remuneration of £8497 was made to related parties during the year as follows: Laura Watford - CEO £8497 (related to Graham Watford - Trustee) for consultancy/time spent on charitable projects. ## **Employee Costs and Benefits** The charity employed 2 staff during the accounting period. Remuneration was paid as follows: Laura Watford - CEO £8497 Jorden Birch - COO £8497 Remuneration was not in excess of 25% of the income for the period. No other benefits were received by staff during the accounting period. No employee received benefits in excess of £60,000. ## **2. Income** |Donations
Grants
Income from Charitable Activities
Other Trading Activities|Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted &
Endowment
Funds
**Total 23/24**
39
-
39
22,304
54,900
77,204
-
-
-
-
-
-
22,342
54,900
77,242
**2023/24**|**2022/23**
Total 22/23
2,256
35,000
-
-| |---|---|---| |||37,256| ## **Grants and Other Income** |**Grants and Other Income**|||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||Restricted &||| ||Unrestricted||Endowment||| ||Funds||Funds|**Total 23/24**|Total 22/23| |TGET||-|35,000|35,000|10,000| |South Western Railway||-|10,000|10,000|-| 4 |CAF
ERA
Engineering UK
British Council
Royal Academy of Engineering
Big Bang Education
Other Donations
**3. Expenditure on Raising Funds**
Employee Costs
Marketing and Publicity
**4. Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
Escape Rooms
STEM Academy South
STEM Academy North
STEM Jamaica Project
5PARK Project
Mixed Reality Project
Lego League
Big Bang in Schools
Other events and workshops
Employee Time / Expenses|-
1,500
1,500
-
5,000
5,000
5,183
-
5,183
14,554
-
14,554
-
2,200
2,200
2,568
-
2,568
-
1,200
1,200
22,303.54
54,900
77,204
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted &
Endowment
Funds
**Total 23/24**
-
-
-
44
-
44
44
-
44
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted &
Endowment
Funds
**Total 23/24**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
14,037
-
14,037
-
53,321
53,321
225
-
225
-
795
795
5,750
-
5,750
-
500
500
-
-
-
20,011
54,616
74,627|-
-
-
7,000
18,000
-
2,256
37,256
Total 22/23
-
1,898
1,898
Total 22/23
2,100
-
5,590
1,167
10,333
8,019
-
-
938
-
28,147| |---|---|---| ## **5. Other Expenditure** |Insurance
Website and IT Costs
Transport
Bank Charges
Accountancy
Misc|Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted &
Endowment
Funds
**Total 23/24**
1,218
-
1,218
1,675
-
1,675
480
-
480
-
-
-
462
-
462
575
-
575
4,411
-
4,411|Total 22/23
679
2,350
-
72
300
3,401| |---|---|---| ## **6. Creditors and Accruals** Employee Costs ||Restricted &|||| |---|---|---|---|---| |Unrestricted|Endowment|||| |Funds|Funds|**Total 23/24**|Total 22/23|| |6,174|10,820|16,994||-| 5 |Accountancy
Independent Examination|135
-
135
190
-
190
6,499
10,820
17,319|115
185
300| |---|---|---| ## **7. Analysis of Charitable Funds** |**Restricted Funds**
5PARK Project
Lego League
RSC
**Unrestricted Funds**
General|**At 31 March**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**Transfers**
**At 31 March**
**2023**
**Resources**
**Expended**
**2024**
5,319
53,700
53,321
-
5,698
-
700
795
-
95
-
-
500
500
-
-
5,319
54,400
54,616
-
5,603
**At 31 March**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**Transfers**
**At 31 March**
**2023**
**Resources**
**Expended**
**2024**
5,000
22,342
24,466
**-**
2,876
-
-
-
-
-
5,000
22,342
24,466
-
2,876| |---|---| 6 ## **STEMunity Detailed Statement of Financial Activities** 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 |**INCOME**
Donations
Grants
Income from Charitable Activities
**EXPENSES**
Escape Rooms
STEM Academy North
Mixed Reality Project
5PARK Project
British Council Jamaica Project
Lego League - IET
RSC Chemistry Lectures
Big Bang in Schools
Other Charitable Events & Workshops
Core Employee Time / Expenses
Marketing and Publicity
Insurance
Website and IT Maintenance
Transport
Bank Charges
Accountancy
**Net Income**|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**TOTAL**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**2024**
39
-
39
22,304
54,900
77,204
-
-
-
**22,342**
**54,900**
**77,242**
**-**
-
-
-
-
-
-
225
-
225
-
53,321
53,321
14,037
-
14,037
-
795
795
-
500
500
5,750
-
5,750
575
-
575
-
-
-
44
-
44
1,218
-
1,218
1,676
-
1,676
480
-
480
-
-
-
462
462
**24,467**
**54,616**
**79,083**
2,124
-
284
**1,840**
**-**|**TOTAL**
**2023**
2,256
35,000
-
**37,256**
2,100
5,590
8,019
10,333
1,167
-
-
-
938
-
1,898
679
2,350
-
72
300
**33,446**
**3,810**| |---|---|---| 7 ## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of STEMunity for the year ended 31st March 2024, which are set out on pages 1-7. ## **Responsibilities and basis of the report** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities 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 carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. ## **Independent Examiner's Statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connenction with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: a) accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or b) the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Nicole Gray NG Community Accounting Services Jubilee House Lincoln Road Doddington Lincoln LN6 4RS 27th October 2024