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2023-06-14-accounts

Section C: Notes to the accounts Trustees’ annual report for the period

Period start date 1 5 0 6 2 2 Period end date 1 4 0 6 2 3

Charity name Flight Free UK Charity No 1 1 9 9 3 2 8 (if any)

Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes of the
charity as set out in its governing
document		 Para 1.17 Education of the public about the climate impact of
aviation, and giving information on how to travel without
fying, in order to reduce emissions from aviation.
Summary of the main activities
in relation to those purposes for
the public beneft, in particular,
the activities, projects or services
identifed in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 Education through public events, public speaking,
social media, print media, radio and TV interviews,
website and infographics. Infuencing policy through
responding to consultations, and petitioning
government and institutions (e.g. the BBC).
Statement confrming whether the
trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission onpublic beneft		 Para 1.18 The Trustees are satisfed that the activities beneft the
public through increased awareness of, and a
reduction in, emissions from aviation, and do not cause
any harm.

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Policy on grant making Para 1.38 N/A
Policy on social investment including
program related investment		 Para 1.38 N/A
Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 10 volunteers give 10 hours each per week. Activities
include fundraising, social media, admin, podcast
production, content generation and organising events.
Other

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Achievements and Performance

SORP
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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
benefciaries and any wider benefts
to society as a whole.		 Para 1.20 All activities increase the public’s awareness of the
climate impact of aviation, and encourage more
people to try low-carbon travel. Each additional person
in our audience means more potential for reducing
GHG emissions and beneftting the planet and all
humanity.
- e.g. Petition to the BBC gained 25,000 signatures,
contributing to the conversation on BBC Radio 1 and
infuencing a signifcant number of people to consider
their fights and reduce the amount they fy.
- Parliamentary petition to stop ‘ghost’ fights gained
16,000 signatures, prompting a response from the
government and allowing us to show government that
people want climate-friendly policies.
- Increase in social media presence to over 18,000
followers across our platforms, allowing us to
encourage more people to try low-carbon travel for the
beneft of the climate.

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Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Social media presence increased to 18k, which was
slightly short of 20k target. We reached 7,326 Flight
Free Pledges out of a 10k target. Total number of
accumulated pledges since 2020=19,628.
Performance of fundraising activities
against objectives set		 Para 1.41
To increase number of regular donors – achieved
(from 3 to 17). To increase revenue from events –
achieved (no precise data). To establish annual
fundraiser to raise funds and profle of charity–
Investment performance against
objectives		 Para 1.41
achieved. To hold a dedicated fundraising event =
achieved.
N/A
Other

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Financial Review

SORP
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Review of the charity’s fnancial
position at the end of the period		 Para 1.21 Expenditure higher than income: £17k in, £29k out.
Closing balance of less than £5k.
Statement explaining the policy for
holding reserves stating why they
are held		 Para 1.22 Trustees have decided to hold zero reserves because
we have not been in operation for long enough to
accrue reserves and our income is low.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 None
Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 The charity has not been in operation for long enough
to accrue reserves and our income is low.
Details of fund materially in defcit Para 1.24 None
Explanation of any uncertainties
about the charity continuing as a
goingconcern		 Para 1.23 None

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The charity’s principal sources of
funds (including any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 All funding comes either from supporters making one-
off or regular donations, or from grants given by grant-
making bodies.
Investment policy and objectives
including any social investment
policy adopted		 Para 1.46 None
A description of the principal risks
facing the charity		 Para 1.46 1. Financial. Not securing regular and signifcant
funding risks leaving the charity without funds to cover
core operational costs or to remunerate those who work
forus. Werely on volunteer hours and employ one part-
Other time member of staff. Our director receives a small
allowance in lieu of a wage.
2. Industry greenwash. Industry fgures claiming we can
‘fy carbon neutral’risks undermining our message.

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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts: SORP
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Type of governing document
(trust deed,royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity constituted?
(e.gunincorporated association,CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO (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 Trustees are found, selected and appointed by the
Trustees

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Policies and procedures adopted for
the induction and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Training in all matters (e.g. fnancial) is provided
through documentation and online meetings with
professionals in the charity sector.
The charity’s organisational structure
and any wider network with which
the charityworks		 Para 1.51 All management and strategic responsibility lies with the
Director, who makes decisions which are then approved
by the Trustees. All volunteers are managed by the
Director. The Director is line-managed bythe Chair.
Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 The charity works closely with other charities, NGOs
and companies who campaign on the same or similar
issues or whose work refects the same charitable
objectives, both in the UK, Europe, and further afeld.
Other

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Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Flight Free UK
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1199328
Charity’s principal address 125 High Oak Road
Ware
Herts
SG12 7PA

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)
James Frecknall
Maggie Robertson
Lenny Sayers

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Reference and Administrative details (cont)

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

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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

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Anna Hughes

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Signature(s)
Full name(s) James Frecknall
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair
Chair, etc)
Date 24th June 2024
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Charity Name Charity Name Charity Name Charity Name Charity Name No(if any) No(if any) CC16a
Flight Free UK 1199328
Receipts andpayments accounts
For the period
from		 Period start date To Period end date
15/6/22 14/6/23
Section A Receipts and payments

Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted funds Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Fundraising 16,263 - - 16,263 -
Grants 1,500 - - 1,500 -
- 0 - - - -
- 0 - - - -
- 0 - - - -
- 0 - - - -
- 0 - - - -
- 0 - - - -
Sub total_(Gross income for AR) _
17,763		 - - 17,763 -
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- 0 - 0 - 0 -
- 0 - 0 - 0 - - 0
Sub total
- 0		 - 0 - 0 - - 0
**Total receipts **
17,763		 - 0 - 0 17,763 - 0
A3 Payments
Comms 171 - - 171 -
Events 2,543 - - 2,543 -
Fundraising 7 - - 7 -
Meetings 25 - - 25 -
Promotional material 1,413 - - 1,413 -
Staff hours 20,289 - - 20,289 -
Travel 257 - - 257 -
Website 4,387 - - 4,387 -
- 0 - - - -
**Sub total **
29,092		 - - 29,092 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases,(see table)
-0 -0 -0 -
- 0 - 0 - 0 -
**Sub total **
- 0		 - 0 - 0 - - 0
**Totalpayments **
29,092		 - 0 - 0 29,092 - 0
**Net of receipts/(payments) ** -
11,329		 - - -
11,329		 -
A5 Transfers between funds - 0 - - - -
A6 Cash funds lastyear end - 0 - - - -
**Cash funds thisyear end ** -
11,329		 - - -
11,329		 -
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories Details Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted funds Endowment
funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds - - -
- - -
- - -

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Total cash funds Total cash funds Total cash funds - - - -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))		 Agreement Error OK
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted funds Endowment
funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets - - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Details Fund to which asset
belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B3 Investment assets - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which asset
belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use		 - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which
liability relates		 Amount due
(optional)		 When due
(optional)
B5 Liabilities -
-
-
-
-
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf
of all the trustees		 Signature Print Name Date of approval
Margaret Robertson 20 June 2024

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