Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Aug 2022 To Aug 2023
Charity name: Headucate
Charity registration number: 1197217
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 support the establishing of Headucate societies at universities across the UK and assist them in their work, providing a network for university student volunteers to work in tandem as a collective for the betterment of adolescent mental health literacy and awareness. To support mental health awareness and education amongst the primary and secondary school student population through the provision of information sessions, smaller group sessions and flyers surrounding mental health and how to deal with stress. For the public benefit, to promote good mental health, in particular, but not exclusively across primary and secondary schools and other educational institutions in the UK through assisting in the provision of, or directly providing, information and education sessions on mental health and how to handle stress, peer-support networks, mental health first-aid training and other such support and advice. To support the organisation of recreational activities for university students, with the object of improving mental health knowledge and the wellbeing of the persons for whom the activities are primarily intended by encouraging students to take part in social and educational events and volunteering. To act as a resource for people involved with our organisation by providing support and assistance and organising programmes of mental health awareness workshops and other activities with the same purpose. |
| 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 |
▪ Use of a group chat for affiliates, including 40 representatives from affiliated groups ▪ Continuing to produce and circulate monthly updates for affiliates, through a mailing list • Running virtual meetings for affiliates every 3-4 months • Designing resources to support development and success of affiliates • Collaboration with mental health societies across the UK to produce mental health awareness social media posts, and live discussions raising |
| awareness about pertinent topics, including campaigns ‘Headucate the Nation’ and a Mental Health awareness week anxiety series • Received a charitable donation / grant of £2500 to from Enterprise’s Charitable Foundation • Attended the “Supporting Student Mental Health – Improving Outcomes and Achievements” conference in Manchester to present what Headucate branches are doing within Universities to educate on mental health and provide a safe space to talk about mental health. |
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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 Headucate UK trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
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| 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 | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference Summary of the main Para 1.20 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.
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Created a mailing list for all affiliates
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Created a group chat for affiliates, including 40 representatives from affiliated groups
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Produced and circulated monthly updates for affiliates including:
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Upcoming mental health awareness dates
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Opportunities / benefits / support provided by Headucate
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- Signposting to potential mental health advocacy volunteering roles
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• Running virtual meetings for
affiliates every 3-4 months • Designing resources to support development and success of affiliates including the ‘Headucate the Nation’ campaign for University Mental Health day reaching over 3.7k people on Instagram reels alone!
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| 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
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity has managed to open an account to conduct future business and is in the process of creating a Finance Policy. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Headucate UK do not currently hold any finances, assets or reserves. We remain resource, rather than capital, focused. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We hold no finances of any kind at this moment in time. Future prioritisations when funds become raised will be towards Insurance and Reserves, when we have the correct policy, and circumstances, to do so. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | There is no deficit. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no financial dependencies of operating a charity such as ours at present, since we do not currently operate any finances. |
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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: |
We hold no Trusts. | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Governing Document / 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 | Appointment by the Board of Trustees, taken through collective vote. No one person has the power to appoint or dismiss a Trustee. At present the Board of Trustees consists of 8 Trustees: Victoria Rebecca Selwyn Siri Beck-Friis Charlotte Smith Rebecca Anna Howard Mikaela D'Arcy-Smith Jake Goddard Gaia Ferro Caitlyn Amey It is preferable that all Trustees agree upon an appointment, though a vote is anonymously taken. |
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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 Para 1.51 charity works
Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | HEADUCATE |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1197217 |
| Charity’s principal address | 19 Edgbaston Drive, Shenley, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 9HT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (ifany) |
Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Victoria Rebecca Selwyn | ||||
| Rebecca Anna Howard | ||||
| Mikaela D'Arcy-Smith | ||||
| Jake Goddard | ||||
| Charlotte Smith | From 07/10/2022 | |||
| Siri Beck-Friis | From 07/10/2022 | |||
| Gaia Ferro | From 25/10/2023 | |||
| Caitlyn Amey | From 25/10/2023 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name Nil
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year Nil
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Nil 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) Victoria Rebecca Selwyn Position (eg Chair Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 6/5/2024