Report of the Trustees & Accounts
For the year ended 31[st] March 2024
For
Skills Coach Founda�on
(a Charitable Incorporated Orginisa�on)
The Trustees have the pleasure in presen�ng this report for the Skills Coach Founda�on for the year end 30[th] April 2024.
The objec�ves of the charity are to :
- The preserva�on and protec�on of good health among children aged 6-12 from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds, and their families, resident in London by establishing collabora�ve local networks to provide:
inac�vity and improve physical and mental health and wellbeing;
nutri�ous food.
The year in review
March 2024. It is very much in its planning phase to ensure that it is on a strong foo�ng to enable it to launch its programmes with the ambi�on that the charity is successful and sustainable. This includes implemen�ng all the necessary policies and procedures, developing a fundraising strategy and devising an number of pilots to test the feasibility of the current trustees proposal for achieving the charity’s objects.
Over the past year, the charity has conducted preliminary research into various programmes, ac�vi�es, and poten�al interven�ons to achieve its objec�ves. During this process, several challenges to programme delivery emerged. Notably, the recent announcement of government funding for a�er-school care has reduced the need for one of the charity’s planned ini�a�ves. In response, the charity has shi�ed its focus to iden�fying alterna�ve programmes and interven�ons that effec�vely support the most vulnerable families and young people.
Despite new government funding, physical ac�vity to improve health and wellbeing remains a significant challenge within socially disadvantaged communi�es in London. Barriers such as limited access to safe and affordable facili�es, lack of awareness, cultural factors, and financial pressures con�nue to prevent many families and young people from engaging in regular exercise. These
challenges are o�en compounded by broader issues of poverty and compe�ng priori�es. As such, the charity’s aims and objec�ves remain vital in addressing these persistent inequali�es, providing targeted support and inclusive programmes that reach those most in need.
being the trustee board and the founder of the charity.
Objec�ves for the coming year
BEANS (Bringing Exercise and Nutri�onal Support) . The BEANS ini�a�ve is designed to support children and families, par�cularly those who are inac�ve or economically disadvantaged. This targeted programme focuses on engaging children within the school environment, igni�ng a passion for physical ac�vity.
The programme aims to focus on the physical ac�vity element, school interven�ons and community partnerships over the coming year. While providing essen�al nutri�onal support is a longer term goal for the charity, this will evolve at a later date once the charity has developed strong rela�onships with schools, communi�es and families within the areas it serves. BEANS aims to create a sustainable pathway that extends beyond the school day, enabling children to access affordable, local ac�vi�es in their communi�es a�er school, on weekends, and during school holidays. By fostering a lifelong love for movement and promo�ng healthy habits, the ini�a�ve aims to improve long-term health and wellbeing for both children and their families.
Over the next year, the charity aims to develop a comprehensive needs-based assessment framework to ensure our work targets the most vulnerable communi�es effec�vely. We will con�nue engaging with poten�al partner schools to refine the scope of our programmes, build strong partnerships, and establish a clear roadmap for launch. Our goal is to collaborate with 6 to 8 schools by December 2025, suppor�ng hundreds of children in accessing high-quality physical ac�vity programmes. These ini�a�ves will be privately funded through partnerships with various organisa�ons iden�fied by our trustees and fundraising team. Once funding is secured, we will implement our delivery plan and establish robust processes for measuring and repor�ng the programme's impact.
Structure, Governance and Management
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisa�on governed by its memorandum and ar�cles of associa�on (company number CE032959). It is a charity registered with the Charity Commission, 1203973.
The board of trustees are responsible for se�ng strategies and policies for the charity and ensuing that these are implemented. They will also monitor ac�vity against the objec�ve in the ar�cles of associa�on, any risk assessments and policies and approval of the annual plans and accounts.
Day to day management of the charity is undertaken by the founder.
Reference and administra�ve details
Registered Company number
Registered Charity number
1203973
Woodfords Solicitors LLP
11 Harwood Road
Fulham
London
SW6 4QP
Trustees
Daniel Danso
Claire Larnder
Eric Pinn
The trustees are selected in accordance with the charity’s ar�cles of associa�on.
We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objec�ves and in planning our future ac�vi�es.
The charity is very much in its infancy and as such has had no financial ac�vity to the year end 30[th] April 2024. As such the charity currently holds a zero reserve. This will be reviewed once the charity becomes financially ac�ve.
| Unrestricted funds £ |
Restricted funds £ |
Total funds £ |
Prior period Total funds £ |
Further details £ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | |||||
| Dona�ons and legacies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable ac�vi�es | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other trading ac�vi�es | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Raising funds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable ac�vi�es | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net gains/(losses) on investments |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net income/(expenditure) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transfers between funds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other recognised gains/(losses): |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net movement in funds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reconcilia�on of funds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total funds brought forward |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total funds carried forward |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Declara�ons
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature | …Claire Larnder.………. |
|---|---|
| Full name | Claire Larnder .……….. |
| Position | Chair ……………………. |
| Date | 28.02.2025.……………. |