## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From** 1/04/2022 **Period start date To** 31/03/2023 **Period end date** **Charity name:** Literacy Aid UK **Charity registration number:** 1181990 ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The charity facilitates literacy, cultural,
art and holistic activities to vulnerable
people, as well as re-commerce
training to those who wish to distance
themselves
from
traditional
employment and become self-
employed.
The charity donates books, computers
and other educational resources, as
well as household and hygiene items to
those who otherwise would not aford
them.
The charity facilitates re-commerce
and circular economy training, advice
and guidance to organisations,
charities, educational institutions that
aspire to cut down on business and
trade waste and become carbon
neutral.| |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|Ensure universal, sustainable access to
high-quality educational resources for
all.
Foster positive reading habits and
attitudes towards global education.
Equip under-resourced communities,
schools, and libraries with excellent
global reading resources.
Reduce waste by redirecting gently
useditems awayfrom landflls and| |||encouraging their circulation until the
end of their lifespan.
Promote a circular economy mindset
within the business world and
communities.
Empower individuals to attain their
chosen place in society and contribute
to a more equitable and inclusive
community.
The charity continues to deliver
activities in the beneft of the
community as mentioned in its
governing document.
The charity continues to support
people into employment via long-term
educational support, pre-employment
training and IAG with progression
routes.| |---|---|---| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees had had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public beneft.| |**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:||| ||SORP reference|| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Volunteers
have
been
crucial
contributors to the charity's range of
activities. They have participated in
meetings with trustees to provide
updates on their work and ofer
insights into the needs of stakeholders,
helping to refne and enhance the
charity's initiatives as needed.| |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|Conducted training courses titled
"Shared Reading and Reminiscence for
Wellbeing."
Rescued numerous pre-loved items
from being discarded in landflls and
distributed them to underserved
communities, catering to the needs of
those in distress.
Assisted individuals in securing
employment or establishing their own
businesses.
Engaged in partnerships with other
charities and social enterprises to
ensure comprehensive access to
enhanced services and support for all
benefciaries.
Expanded our collaborations with more
companies to facilitate their transition
towards a more circular economy and
their endeavour to achieve carbon
neutrality in the foreseeable future.
Pursued other endeavours aimed at
providing
enduring
support
to
individuals striving to integrate into
society and fulfl their aspirations.| **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Achievements against
objectives set|
Para 1.41|| |---|---|---| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|| other ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|0| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
statingwhytheyare held|Para 1.22|The charity holds £7.50 in reserves.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£7.50| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|N/A| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|The charity holds no funds.| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|The charity has not identifed any
uncertainties/concerns.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|
Para 1.47|| |---|---|---| |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:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Memorandum and Articles of
Association| |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|The charity is recruiting trustees via its
partners. It is only the chair that
identifes suitable candidates and
informs the rest of the trustees at the
board meetings. New trustees receive
an induction and information pack and
spend time in the ofce in Sunderland.
The trustees are actively engaged with
the charity’s strategic direction and
policy. They discuss and approve a
strategic plan every year.| |**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:| |---|---|---| |Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees|Para 1.51|| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|| |Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51|| |Other||| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charityname|LiteracyAid UKCIO| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|N/A| |Registered charitynumber|1181990| Charity’s principal address 27 Norfolk Street, Sunderland, SR1 1EE ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Catalin
Constantine|27 Norfolk Street,
SR1 1EE,
Sunderland||Catalin Constantine| ||Walatta Israel
Trew|||| ||Dan Makaveli|27 Norfolk Street,
SR1 1EE,
Sunderland||| ||Sarah Robson|||| ||Alexandra
Collinson|||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved|Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved|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 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)** **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)** Catalin Constantine **Full name(s)** Catalin Constantine **Position (eg Secretary,** Chair **Chair, etc)** **Date** 22/01/2024 Sustainable St Ives Reglstered Charity Number 1196334 Charlty information For the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Honorary Offlcers: Chalrnian: Secretsry: Treasurer: Morag Robertson Jill Block K E Jone8 Reglstered Office: 14 Bedford Road St Ives Cornwall TR26 ISP Charlty Reglstratlon Number: 1142930 Trustees: Morag Robertson Matthew Hayter Keith Jones Jill Block Sustainable St Ives Registered Charity Number 1196334 Report of the Honorary Officers and Trustees For the Year Ended 31 March 2023 The Officers and Trustees present their report the finanaal statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY The principal activity of Ihe Charity in the year under review was that of the management and administration of the charity to pursue the Objects of the Association. The main work has been to research and identify suitable premises and to re¢ruit additional Trustees prior to launching projeGI-specific activities. The founding Trustees a￿ four in number and it has been the intention to increase this number. The Objects of the Assoclallon are: OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: 8iifBlock- Secretary Date: 31" March 2023 Sustainable St Ives Registered Charity Number 1196334 Profit and Loss Account For the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Notes 31.3.23 31.3.22 INCOME 100 100 PROFITIILOSSI After tax if applicable 100 100 Sustainable St Ives Registered Charity Number 1196334 Balance Sheet 31°, March 2023 Notes 31.3.23 31.3.22 FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank Cash in hand 100 100 100 CREDITORS Amounts falllng due wlthln one year NET CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES Capltal and reseThes 200 100 Proflt and loss account The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of its financial slalements for the year ended 31 March 2023 but have been examined in accordance with Charities Act 20111SORP. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for: la) Ensuring that the Charity keeps accounting records which ￿mplY with the Charities Act 2011 SORP (Statement of Recommended Practi￿) Ib) Preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of Ihe state of affairs of the charity as at the end of each financial year and of any surplus or loss for each financial year in accordan￿ with the requirements of effect as far as applicable to the charity. The financial statements have been prepared in accordano wlh conditions applicable lo small charities of less than £25.000 annual income, but using Ihe historical cost conv&ntion and accruals to give a fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity. The financial statements We￿ approved by the Trustees on 3110312023 and were signed on behalf of the Charity b Mr. Keith Edward Jones Treasurerrrruslee Sustainable St Ives Registered Charity Number 1196334 Profit and Loss Account For the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (1) ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accountlng Convention The financial statements have been prepared und8r the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller entitie5 (effective April 20081. Income Income represents donations and fundraising income collected in the accounting period. Investment Property {where applicable) Investment property would be shown at ils most recent valuation. Deferred Tax Any deferred tax would be recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date. There are no deferred taxes outstanding (2) OPERATING PROFITI(LOSS) The operating profit is stated after charging: Trusteelofficer remuneration due for the year. 13) TAXATION Analysis of lax charging: No liability to UK tax arose on aclivity during the year. (4) INVESTMENT PROPERTY nla COST NET BOOK VALUE {5) CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.23 31.3.222 Accrued Expenses Creditors (6) RESERVES Profit and loss account 200 100 (7) GOING CONCERN The accounts have been prepared on a going con￿rn basis as the Trustees have confimied Iheir intention to continue their ffinaniaal support of the charity. Sustainable St Ives Registered Charity Number 1196334 Profft and Los s Account For the Year Ended 31 March 2023 31.3.23 31.3.22 Income Donatlons 100 100 100 100 endltu Flnance Costs Bank Charges NET PROFITI LOSS 100