## **Green Lightning Foundation** 

Registered Charity Number: 1205072 

## **1. Reference and Administrative Details** 

**Charity Name:** Green Lightning Foundation 

**Charity Number:** 1205072 

**Charity Type:** Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) 

**Registered Address:** 91 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1XJ 

**Website:** www.greenlightning.org 

**Email:** contact@greenlightning.org 

## **Trustees (as of 11 July 2025):** 

- Simon Fielding OBE - Chair 

- John Chaffey B.Sc PGCFE 

- Dr Ian Johnson PhD 

- Edward Chaffey 

## **2. Structure, Governance and Management** 

**Governing Document:** The Green Lightning Foundation is governed by its Foundation Model Constitution, adopted on 1 July 2023. As a CIO, its only voting members are its trustees. 

**Appointment of Trustees:** Trustees are appointed by resolution of the existing trustees in accordance with the governing document. Trustees are selected based on relevant skills and experience in STEM, education, youth development, and governance. 

**Safeguarding:** The trustees confirm that they have read and are following the Charity Commission's safeguarding guidance. A safeguarding policy based on NSPCC templates is available at www.greenlightning.org. 

## **3. Objectives and Activities** 

**Charitable Object:** To advance Scientific, Technical, Engineering, and Mathematical (STEM) education for 11 to 19-year-old students in Essex and Hertfordshire, particularly through the design, construction, and racing of electric vehicles and related subjects. 

**Public Benefit:** In carrying out these aims, the trustees have complied with their duty to have regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. 

## **Key Future Activities:** 

- Supporting young engineers with access to electric vehicle kits and tools 

- Providing technical guidance and project support 

- Assisting with safeguarding, legal structure, and workshop facilities 

## **4. Achievements and Performance** 

**Year in Review:** The 2024-2025 financial year marked the charity's first full year following registration. While the CIO remained in a preparatory phase and no operational activities took place during this period, the trustees continued to maintain the governance framework needed for future delivery. 

## **Key progress includes:** 

- Maintenance of the governance framework and trustee structure 

- Retention of safeguarding and financial due diligence policies 

- Continued identification of schools and student groups for future outreach 

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## **5. Financial Review** 

**Income and Expenditure:** Total income: £0. Total expenditure: £0. No financial transactions occurred in the year ended 11 July 2025. The charity currently has no bank account and has not yet received donations or funding. 

**Reserves Policy:** A reserves policy will be established once the charity begins to receive income. Initial estimates suggest operating costs of approximately £6,500 annually when fully active. 

**Funding Strategy:** Future income is expected from public donations, including Gift Aid, commercial sponsorship, and educational grants. Due diligence policies are in place to screen all funding sources in accordance with Charity Commission best practice. 

## **6. Plans for the Future** 

- Launch its first cohort STEM programme with local schools in Essex and Hertfordshire 

- Acquire starter electric vehicle kits and provide supervised workshops 

- Apply for grants and seek donations to cover operating costs 

- Establish relationships with commercial and academic partners for mentoring and sponsorship 

## **7. Declaration** 

The trustees declare that they have approved this report. 

Signed on behalf of the trustees, 

Signature: ________________________________ 

Name: Simon Fielding OBE - Chair 

Date: ________________________________ 

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## **Green Lightning Foundation** 

## **Receipts and Payments Account** 

For the year ended 11 July 2025 

|**Receipts**|**Amount (£)**|
|---|---|
|Donations and legacies|0.00|
|Charitable activities|0.00|
|Other income|0.00|
|Total Receipts|£0.00|
|**Payments**|**Amount (£)**|
|Charitable activities|0.00|
|Support costs|0.00|
|Governance costs|0.00|
|Total Payments|£0.00|



Net Receipts / (Payments): £0.00 

## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities** 

As at 11 July 2025 

|**Assets**|**Amount (£)**|
|---|---|
|Cash at bank and in hand|0.00|
|Other monetary assets|0.00|
|Non-monetary assets|0.00|
|Total Assets|£0.00|
|**Liabilities**|**Amount (£)**|
|Creditors|0.00|
|Net Assets|£0.00|



## **Trustees' Declaration** 

The above receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the trustees on: 

Date: ________________________________ 

Signed on behalf of the trustees: 

Signature: ________________________________ 

Name: Simon Fielding OBE - Chair 

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