Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2024 Period start date To 31[st] December 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Empower LATAM UK
Charity registration number: 1202303
Objectives and Activities
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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 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 finance, 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 |
The main activity of the charity during this period was our mentorship programme called ‘Latin American Mentorship Programme (LAMP). This programme supported 101 young Latin Americans with a mentor who guided them for at least three months. This guidance focused on supporting the information and skills the young person had related to career development. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public |
Para 1.18 | I can confirm that the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
benefit
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The charity will aim to apply for appropriate grants that align with its mission. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The volunteers have contributed to the growing activities of the charity during this period. |
| 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 | Our LAMP programme provided 101 young Latin Americans aged 18-30 in the UK with a mentor to support their career development. As well as that, the charity ran several events with large companies, such as Google and Microsoft, that allowed young Latin Americans to learn, receive guidance and support. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The trustees regularly review the charity’s financial position. The charity received £3460 in income during this period, with expenditure being less than this. As a result, the total amount of funds in the charity grew slightly compared to previous years. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The policy is to always hold £1,000 in reserve for emergency purposes. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No funds are materially in deficit. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The only concern the trustees have is that the charity needs to increase its income to employ a full-time employee. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Donations |
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| 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 | Lack of full-time staff and overworked trustees. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
The charity is constituted as a charitable trust (CIO) that is governed by a trust deed dated 14th March 2023. It is managed by a board of four trustees |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| 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 | Any change to the board of trustees (e.g. addition, removal) has to be approved by a majority vote within the board of trustees. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Empower LATAM UK |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1202303 |
| Charity’s principal address | 41 Burnham Street NG5 2FD Nottingham |
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 |
Whole year | Board of trustees | ||
| Josselyn Elizabeth Quishpi Caz |
Whole year | Board of trustees | ||
| Andy Jaramillo Jaramilly |
Whole year | Board of trustees | ||
| Javiera Mora Cortes |
Whole year | Board of 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
N/A
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
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) Cesar Alejandro Rodriguez Valido
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date 28.09.2025