Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 March 2023 Period start date To 28 February 2024 Period end date
Charity name: YogoJo Foundation
Charity registration number: 1198082
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 | For the public benefit, the advancement of good physical and mental health, in particular but not exclusively for young people and their families who are experiencing the impact of unmanaged chronic stress |
| 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 |
Teaching young people and their families scientifically proven skills by, but not exclusively, the provision of yoga-based, complementary and non-diagnostic programmes and initiatives designed to help better manage their physical and mental health |
| 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 regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The YogoJo Foundation doesn’t have a policy on grant making as YogoJo Foundation is not a grant making charity |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The YogoJo Foundation doesn’t have a policy on social investing as YogoJo Foundation is not a social investing charity |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | This year saw limited activity for the charity due to challenges faced by many small organizations, including limited funding, volunteer availability, and logistical constraints. However, a key highlight was our visit to Parliament to advocate for |
changes in laws around injury mitigation and post-match recovery. Supported by representatives from the Leicester Tigers Academy, we presented our case alongside a group of rugby players. The meeting, attended by Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP, underscored the growing recognition of yoga as a vital tool for enhancing player well-being and performance. n/a Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | This year, despite limited activity due to challenges such as funding constraints and logistical difficulties, the charity promoted injury mitigation and post-match recovery. A key achievement was our visit to Parliament, supported by Leicester Tigers Academy representatives, where we raised awareness of yoga's role in improving athletic performance and recovery, benefiting players directly and contributing to a broader societal recognition of holistic approaches to health and fitness. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | See Summary of Achievements and Performance Section above |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The YogoJo Foundation has some small successes in raising funds through Amazon and Just Giving. Money was raised through purchases of shoppers who decided to buy their goods on Amazon via Smile.Amazon. Amazon donated 0.5% of the net purchase price (excluding VAT, returns and shipping fees) of eligible purchases to YogoJo Foundation. |
| Para 1.41 | The YogoJo Foundation didn’t receive any investment funds. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
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| Other | See Summary of Achievements and Performance Section above |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the year the charity noted receipts of £50.87 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The YogoJo Foundation doesn’t hold substantial reserves as the income was very small during the reporting period. There was £118.90 available on the charity’s account. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | To sustain charity’s operation YogoJo relies on the support of its volunteers who help to build initiatives with long-term impact. |
| 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 | The charity will continue making their best endeavours to collaborate with other charities in order to secure funds that would support its activities. However as a young charity our avenues are limited and it will take time to build our financial credibility for funds giving organisations |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | n/a |
| 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 | n/a |
| Other | n/a |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
The YogoJo Foundation didn’t establish any legal entities to advance its charitable purposed and promote the welfare of society in this reporting period. |
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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 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee is appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO |
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 | The charity trustees make available to each new charity trustee, on or before his or her first appointment: (a) a copy of the current version of this constitution; and (b) a copy of the CIO’s latest Trustees’ Annual Report and statement of accounts. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The YogoJo Foundation doesn’t have a wider organisational structure. The charity works with a network of volunteers who are recruited via the TrustVolunteering portal. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The charity has no relationship with any related parties. There are no related parties to the charity. |
| Other | n/a |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | YogoJo Foundation |
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| Other name the charity uses | YogoJo Foundation |
| Registered charity number | 1198082 |
| Charity’s principal address | 184 Walmley Road Sutton Coldfield B76 2PY United Kingdom |
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) |
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| Maureen Ingleby | Chair | Wholeyear | First Trustee | |
| Maureen Thomson | Trustee | Wholeyear | First Trustee | |
| Agata Skowron | Trustee | Wholeyear | First Trustee | |
| Julie Alexander- Cooper |
Trustee | Until 07/11/2023 | Meeting of Charity Trustees | |
| Emmanuel Izulu | Treasurer | 09/05/2023 - onwards | Meetingof CharityTrustees | |
| Corin Ryalls- Garbett |
Trustee | 24/11/2023 - onwards | Meeting of Charity Trustees | |
– 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 | |
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| 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)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| n/a | n/a | n/a |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Joanna Fletcher – CEO (volunteer)
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.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
M. Ingleby | E.Izulu |
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| Maureen Ingleby | Emmanuel Izulu | |
Chair |
Treasurer | |
| 18/12/2024 | ||
| 18/12/2024 |
YogoJo Foundation 1198082
Receiptseceiptsiptspts andndd paymentsmentsentsntsts accountsntsts
Receiptseceiptsiptspts andndd paymentsmentsentsntsts accountsntsts CC16a For the period 01/03/2023 28/02/2024 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Amazon.Smile | 39 | - | - | 39 | - | ||||
| Just Giving | 12 | - | - | 12 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 119 | - | - | 119 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Cash in Bank - - Details |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 119 - - 119 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - OK Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Signature Emmanuel Izulu |
Print Name Emmanuel Izulu |
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| Date of approval |
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| Emmanuel Izulu | Emmanuel Izulu | 18/12/2024 | |||||
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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