Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 03/10/2023 Period start date To 31/10/2024 Period end date
Charity name: The Mothers’ Springboard Programme
Charity registration number: 1205024
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The relief of unemployment for single mothers In Greater London, Through the provision of advice and training, Concerning employment self-employment and educational opportunities. And secondly, to promote social inclusion By preventing people from becoming socially excluded, As a result of one. Or more of the following factors, unemployment, financial hardship, family breakdown, poor education, or poor skills attainment. |
| 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 |
During the reporting period, The Mothers’ Springboard Programme (MSP) remained committed to supporting lone parents in financial hardship. However, due to a lack of funding, we were unable to deliver our planned 10-week programme or support services. Despite this, MSP continued seeking funding opportunities, engaging with stakeholders, and assessing community needs. We remain committed to securing resources to resume our essential services and support mothers in achieving long-term stability. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees evaluate the charity's activities quarterly during board meetings and comprehensively at an annual meeting. They ensure the charity's daily operations align with its publicly-stated goals and the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance, maintaining focus on benefiting the public we serve. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 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 | Due to a lack of funding, MSP was unable to deliver its planned activities. However, we remained committed to our mission by engaging with beneficiaries, exploring funding opportunities, and strengthening our programme for future delivery. These efforts position us to provide meaningful support, helping lone parents achieve financial independence and contribute positively to their families and the wider community. |
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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
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity had no funding during the reporting period and was unable to deliver its planned activities. As a result, there were no significant financial transactions, however a small donation was made to upkeep ongoing administrative costs. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity does not currently have a reserves policy in place as no funds were received or held during the reporting period. However, once funding is secured, a reserves policy will be developed in line with the charity’s financial sustainability goals. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity did not receive any funding during the reporting period, resulting in zero reserves. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable – the charity has no funds in deficit. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The charity remains committed to its objectives and is actively seeking funding opportunities to resume its activities. However, the ability to continue operations depends on securing financial support in the next reporting period. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is governed by a Constitution, as required for a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (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 | Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee is appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. When selecting new trustees, the existing charity trustees must consider the skills, knowledge, and experience required for the effective administration of the CIO. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | TheMothers’SpringboardProgramme |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1205024 |
| Charity’s principal address | Flat 9 Lavender Court Binfield Road London SW4 6SU |
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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| Ainagul Abdarakhman |
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| Petra Velzeboer | ||||
| Tanika Lothian | ||||
| CarleyShadrake | ||||
– 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
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets The charity does not hold any funds or assets as a held in this capacity custodian trustee on behalf of others.
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 N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Shabina Ahmed
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
The charity has no key personnel other than trustees, so there are no additional details to disclose.
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Petra Velzeboer Full name(s) Petra Velzeboer
Position (eg Secretary, Chairperson Chair, etc) Date 18/02/25
The Mothers’ Springboard Programme. No (if any) Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 10/3/2023 10/31/2024
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| A1 Receipts Donation FROM CEO 60 - - - - - - - 60 - - Sub total - Total receipts 60 A3 Payments Website domain renewal 58 - - - - - - - Sub total 58 - - Sub total - Total payments 58 Net of receipts/(payments) 2 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end 2 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ Restricted funds |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details - Details Details Details Details Signature Petra Velzeboer Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - Agreement Error OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Petra Velzeboer Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| Petra Velzeboer | Petra Velzeboer | 2/18/2025 | |