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GLOBAL ACTS OF UNITY Trustees’ Annual Report 2024–25 • Charity No. 1198868

GLOBAL ACTS OF UNITY

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025 Charity Registration Number: 1198868

“The only way to defeat extremism is through unity across all backgrounds and faiths.”

— Mike Haines, Founder

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GLOBAL ACTS OF UNITY Trustees’ Annual Report 2024–25 • Charity No. 1198868

1. Reference and Administrative Information
Charity name Global Acts of Unity
Charity number 1198868
Registered address 80 Godolphin Road, London, W12 8JW
Website globalactsofunity.com
Email mike@globalactsofunity.com
Financial period 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025

Trustees

The following individuals served as trustees during the financial year:

Mike Haines has served as a director of the Charity.

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2. Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

Global Acts of Unity is a registered charity governed by its constitution. Its objectives are to promote unity, tolerance and understanding in schools, this is done through advancing education and raising awareness of equality and diversity; fostering understanding between people from diverse backgrounds; and cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity.

Trustee Recruitment and Training

Trustees are recruited on the basis of the skills and experience required to govern the charity effectively. New trustees receive an induction to familiarise themselves with the charity’s aims, activities and responsibilities.

Related Parties

During the year, Global Acts of Unity CIC (SC632763) - a Community Interest Company of which Mike Haines, the charity's founder and chair, was also the sole director, was wound up and dissolved. On dissolution, the CIC's remaining funds of £10,839 were transferred to the charity as the CIC's designated asset-lock beneficiary. This transfer has been recorded as a receipt in the accounts.

Because Mike Haines held a leadership role in both organisations, this transfer is disclosed as a related party transaction in the interests of transparency. The trustees are satisfied that the transfer was made at arm's length, represented legitimate dissolution proceeds, and was in the best interests of the charity. As the CIC has now been dissolved, there is no ongoing related party relationship of this nature.

Safeguarding

The charity provides services to children and young people. Standard DBS checks have been obtained for all eligible roles. Robust safeguarding policies and procedures are in place and subject to regular review.

3. Objectives and Activities

Our Mission

Global Acts of Unity was founded by Mike Haines following the murder of his brother David by ISIS in 2014. The charity exists to show that the answer to extremism is unity — bringing together communities, schools and people of all backgrounds to stand against division and hate.

What We Do

The charity delivers its mission through:

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4. Achievements and Performance

This was an active year for Global Acts of Unity. Key highlights included:

5. Financial Review

Basis of Preparation

As a charity with gross income below £250,000, the trustees have prepared the accounts on a Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. The accounts consist of a Receipts and Payments Account and a Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Receipts and Payments Account

For the year ended 30 June 2025

RECEIPTS £
Donations and public fundraising 975
Contract income — Groundwork 10,000
Transfer from related CIC 10,839
Total Receipts £21,814
PAYMENTS £
Staff and contractor costs 8,743
Travel and accommodation 4,915
Technology and communications 1,555
Other operating costs 1,000
Total Payments £16,213
NET SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR £5,602

Note: Of total receipts of £21,814, the sum of £10,839 represents a transfer from the related CIC and is not independent external income. Excluding this transfer, income received from external sources was £10,975.

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

As at 30 June 2025

ASSETS £
Cash at bank 5,602
Total Assets £5,602
LIABILITIES £
None —
Total Liabilities Nil
NET ASSETS £5,602

The closing cash balance of £5,602 represents the net surplus generated during the year. The charity had no liabilities outstanding at 30 June 2025.

Reserves

As a small, early-stage charity, the trustees have not yet adopted a formal reserves target. The trustees monitor the financial position closely and aim to hold sufficient funds to cover short-term operational needs. This policy will be reviewed as the charity grows.

6. Plans for the Future

In the coming year, the trustees intend to:

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7. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards.

In preparing these Receipts and Payments accounts, the trustees have:

The trustees are satisfied that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

8. Approval

This Trustees’ Annual Report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 30[th] April 2026 and signed on their behalf by:

Signed Name: Mike Haines Position: Founder and Chair of the Charity Date: 30[th] April 2026

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