Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2023 To 31/03/2024
Charity name: OFF THE CURRICULUM
Charity registration number: 1196701
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 | To advance education of any persons under the age of 25 years for the public benefit by developing their mental, physical and moral capabilities through extra-curricular educational activities, in such ways as the charity trustees think fit. |
| 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 |
Off the Curriculum provides educational services to young people from diverse backgrounds through both in-person and online events, aimed at empowering them to achieve success. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Off the Curriculum has ensured that it is being operated for public benefit only. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Grant making does not form any part of our charity activities. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Social investments do not form part of our charitable activities. |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Voluntary contributions enable Off the Curriculum to operate. This is typically captured by time donated to the charity by the volunteer. At the time of writing, Off the Curriculum is supported by a team of >45 volunteers. Attempts were made for the completion of monthly-time sheets, yet due to drop-out issues this failed. Nonetheless, typically all volunteers work at a frequency of five hours per week. |
| 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 | Off the Curriculum has conducted over 100 in-person and online learning opportunities (lecturers, one-to-one mentoring, online learning opportunities) covering topics ranging from climate change and sustainability to astronomy. These live events garnered significant attendance, with each session attracting more than 25 participants across the United Kingdom. Alongside these live events, our students have actively engaged with our online educational materials, which are hosted on the EDUCO platform, amounting to a total of 100 unique users. Additionally, our academic mentoring program has been available to 35 students over a two-year period, demonstrating a tangible impact on the young individuals involved in the |
charity’s educational initiatives. Below are a few student testimonials outlining the influence of our educational services on them: "During my time attending OTC seminars, I found myself developing a new interest in neuroscience. It has been really rewarding not only because of the knowledge I’ve acquired from particular areas of study, but also because it enabled me to share and exchange ideas with other like-minded peers. OTC has pushed me to get out of my comfort zone through delivering a presentation for an assessment piece, which has increased my confidence and allowed me to develop my oral skills as well as understanding about the brain and addiction. My OTC experience has been intriguing and exciting and I look forward to attending more sessions!" Jeriel, Programme Participant. "OTC is definitely a unique experience which few extracurricular academic programmes have achieved in my opinion. It has provided its students with a tailored agenda according to a vote on the next specific subject for the new term. This not only makes the participants look forward to the sessions, but it also gives them a sense of involvement instead of being directed by the volunteers by an already-given plan. The experts brought in to talk have a wide-ranging background from all around the world, giving the students an insight into the different fields and institutions they themselves may desire to be involved in later. The content is also astoundingly high-level which distinguishes it from what a student would study from day to day at school; I have as a result benefited from an expansion in vocabulary, ideas, and cognizance of topical and important affairs such as climate change and neuroscience. The self-determined
assessment at the end of each chosen course acts as a consolidation of knowledge and is also a method of getting the students to focus throughout the sessions for their assessment to be reflective of their dedication to the programme. This feature certainly is special to OTC only!" - Raghad, Programme Participant.
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity held the equivalent of £1.34 in the bank at the end of the period. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £ 0 |
| 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 |
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 |
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| 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 | None |
NIA Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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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 | 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 | Trustees have been chosen based on their skillset and knowledge of specific areas or general charity management |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
This policy outlines the induction and training process for new volunteers at Off the Curriculum (OTC). It emphasises the importance of a comprehensive induction to integrate volunteers effectively into the charity's operations. Key topics covered during induction include legal frameworks, roles and responsibilities, essential training, and mentoring opportunities. The policy also details different levels of essential training and procedures for monitoring attendance and compliance. Responsibilities of staff, officers, and trustees are clearly defined, ensuring that induction and training are effectively implemented and evaluated. Additionally, the policy highlights the charity's commitment to equality and diversity, with regular audits to monitor effectiveness and compliance. The document will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains up-to-date and aligned with organisational needs and legal requirements. |
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| The charity operates with two boards of advisory personnel: our elected trusteeship and our young person’s trustee board. These advisory board |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | members convene annually to review the charity's performance and suggest improvements. Sitting below the trustee boards are the Charity Chair and a broader network of Officers, each fulfilling distinguished roles within the charity. Additionally, the charity engages short-term volunteers to contribute to the delivery of educational materials, such as guest speakers and creators of educational video content. |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The wider community with which Off the Curriculum interacts includes our London-based partnered schools and charities, i.e., Gresham College, network. These partners either advertise our upcoming events or collaborate closely with us to support our shared interests of furthering educational empowerment. |
| Other | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | OFF THE CURRICULUM |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1196701 |
| Charity’s principal address | 73 ARNOLD ESTATE DRUID STREET LONDON SE1 2DU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | Dr Ian Mudway Ph.D. |
N/A | 2023 – 2024 | Joseph Levermore |
| 2 | Mushfiqur Chowdhury |
N/A | 2023 – 2024 | Joseph Levermore |
| 3 | DR SWETAVALLI RAGHAVAN |
N/A | 2023 – 2024 | Joseph Levermore |
| 4 | Shaun Behan | N/A | 2023 – 2024 | Joseph Levermore |
| 5 | Dr RASHADA HARRY |
N/A | 2023 – 2024 | Joseph Levermore |
| 6 | Dr Stephanie Wright Ph.D. |
N/A | 2023 – 2024 | Joseph Levermore |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| Dr RASHADA HARRY | 2023 – 2024 | |
| Mushfiqur Chowdhury | 2023 - 2024 | |
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 adviser | Name | Address |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
| N/A |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
N/A
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Samuel Animashaun
Joseph Levermore
Position (eg Finance Officer Chair
Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Date
24/01/2025 24/01/2025
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OFF THE CURRICULUM 1196701
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
Period start date Period end date For the period To from 1/4/2023 31/3/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Last year funds funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
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| Donations | 1,365 | 3,026 | |||||||
| Other | 19 | 166 | |||||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 1,384 | 3,192 | |||||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| 3,192 |
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| **Total receipts ** | 1,384 | - | - | 1,384 | 3,192 |
A3 Payments
| Application service Subscription | 1,187 | - | - | 1,187 | 1,917 | ||||
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| Legal Expense | 134 | - | - | 134 | 290 | ||||
| Travel Expense | 16 | - | - | 16 | 23 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
01/30/2025
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| General Expense | 13 | - | - | 13 | 1,120 | ||||
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| Bank Charges | 34 | - | - | 34 | 0.36 | ||||
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| Sub total | 1,383 | - | - | 1,383 | 3,351 |
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| **Total payments ** | 1,383 | - | - | 1,383 | 3,351 | ||||||||||||||||
| **Net of receipts/(payments) ** | 0.37 | - | - | 0.37 | - 158.81 | ||||||||||||||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| A6 Cash funds last year end | 0.97 | - | - | 0.97 | 159.78 | ||||||||||||||||
| **Cash funds this year end ** | 1.34 | - | - | 1.34 | 0.97 | ||||||||||||||||
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds |
Details Cash at bank Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ 1.34 - - 1.34 OK Unrestricted funds |
to nearest £ - - - - OK Restricted funds |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| OK |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
01/30/2025
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B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use
| Details | to nearest £ - - - - - - Unrestricted funds |
to nearest £ - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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Current value (optional) |
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| Details Trade Mark of OTC Logo |
Fund to which asset belongs |
Cost (optional) 1,322 - - - - - - - |
Current value (optional) |
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| Trade Mark of OTC Logo | 1,322 | 1,322 | |
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01/30/2025
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B5 Liabilities
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Date of Signature Print Name approval Joseph Levermore 24/1/2025
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01/30/2025
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