Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 13/03/2023 To: 31/12/2023
Charity name: EMPOWER LATAM UK
Charity registration number: 1202303
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 beneft to favour the inclusion of young Latin American people living in the UK who are disadvantaged due to their ethnic origin, cultural background, and economic and social status. To relieve the needs of such group of people and support their integration and full development into the society, in particular but not exclusively by: A) Providing educational resources and conducting events to increase awareness in areas such as fnance, legal, educational system and language development. B) Supporting young Latin American people’s career development with a mentorship scheme, career-related workshops and networking opportunities. C) Creating a platform that brings together the young Latin American community in the UK which, among other things, showcases Latin American success, brings awareness to issues in the community and acts as a forum and safe space for conversation between members.’ |
| 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. Conferences/events with reputable companies to support the young Latin Americans in developing their careers. 2. Mentorship scheme that connected mentors and young Latin Americans (mentees) who received tailored career advice, support and networking opportunities. 3. Social media presence (such as LinkedIn, Instagram and Whatsapp), where we’ve connected with many young Latin Americans as well as |
| celebrated their successes. | ||
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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 | Yes, the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity commission on public beneft. |
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SORP reference NA Para 1.38 Policy on grant making NA Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment NA Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers NA Other
Achievements and Performance
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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 | Latin American Mentorship Program 2024 (LAMP): - In 2023,which was our first year registered as a charity and first time running our mentorship program, LAMP was able to support 44 mentees (young Latin Americans in the UK). This was thanks to the support from 39 mentors and the large tech organisation Google. Grew our online presence by showcasing our work and celebrating key successes of young Latin Americas in the UK. This included gaining 2,000 followers in Instagram and 800 in Linkedin. This helped us to reach more young Latin Americans that could benefit from our programs and support. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
As 2023 was our first year as a registered charity, our main objective was to launch our very first mentorship program. One of the main challenges we heard from young Latin Americans in the UK at early stages was ‘barriers to enter the UK workforce’ hence we decided to run a program that could help young Latin Americans from a professional development point of view. The reception was great, with 44 mentees, 39 mentors and organisations like Google being part of it. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We did not have any fundraising objectives as it was our first year. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | NA |
| Other | NA |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | £1466.29 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We have a policy of holding £100 in reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £100 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | They’re held in case of Annual charges (e.g. Website domain) |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Non |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The charity’s principal source of funds are donation from other organisations. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | NA |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The principal risk facing the charity are insufficient funds to hire a full time employee. |
| Other | NA |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Empowering young Latin Americans, based in the United Kingdom |
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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 | 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 | All Trustees (or board of members) must be in agreement for a new Trustee selection. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Every new trustee must complete a trustee training. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity has a board of trustees (4 trustees) with around 10 volunteers as of 2023. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Charity collaborates with private companies and embassies based in the UK. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | EMPOWER LATAM UK |
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| Other name the charity uses | Non |
| Registered charity number | 1202303 |
| Charity’s principal address | 41 BURNHAM STREET NOTTINGHAM NG5 2FD |
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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| Cesar Alejandro Rodriguez Valido |
NA | Whole year | Board of Trustees | |
| Josselyn Elizabeth Quishpi Caz |
NA | Whole year | Board of Trustees | |
| Javiera Mora Cortez |
NA | 1st of June 2024 - now | Board of Trustees | |
| Andy Stewart Jaramillo Jaramillo |
NA | Whole year | Board of Trustees | |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name NA
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| NA | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets NA held in this capacity Name and objects of the NA charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for NA safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and | addresses of advisers (Optional information) | addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
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| NA | ||
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Cesar Alejandro Rodriguez Valido
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
NA
Other optional information
NA
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Andy Jaramillo Full name(s) Andy Stewart Jaramillo Jaramillo
Position (eg Secretary, Secretary - Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
28[th] of October 2024