Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 January 2024 To 31 December 2024
Charity name: MAGNIFY COLLECTIVE
Charity registration number:
1197908
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1.The advancement of the Christian faith. 2.Use of digital and print media and other such means for charitable purposes. |
| 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 |
1.Production of a digital and print magazine. 2.Teaching and equipping seminars. 3.Production of faith-based digital content for community empowering. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Magnify Collective has complied with the duty in section 4 of the 2006 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission (i.e. public benefit statement). Magnify Collective was incorporated as a charitable company limited by guarantee, with no share capital on 17th December 2018. The charity is run in accordance with the articles of association laid out at that time and amended on 13th August 2021. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers 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 | The charity remained dedicated to its objective of expanding its outreach with the message of Christianity. Operations were evaluated to ensure alignment with organisational goals. Investments were made in the development and distribution of digital resources to support individuals experiencing stress, depression, loss, or anxiety, as well as those interested in learning more about the Christian faith. The organisation successfully engaged a broader audience compared to previous periods with its message of hope. |
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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
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the year the combined income of the charity was £193,168 with total expenses of £200,329. The income comprised mostly donations from individuals. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity does not have a reserves policy. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Funds that were not allocated were reported as reserves on the balance sheet. The bank balance at the end of the reporting period was £338. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity depends on donations to fund its activities. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None foreseen |
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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: |
Articles of Association | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Company limited by guarantee |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by 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 |
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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 charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Magnify Collective |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Magnify |
| Registered charity number | 1197908 |
| Charity’s principal address | 124 CITY ROAD LONDON EC1V 2NX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olabode Awogbade |
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| Ruth Afolabi | ||||
– 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
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets 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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Olabode Awogbade | ||
Chair |
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| 29/10/2025 | ||
| 29/10/2025 |