Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 15/11/2023 Period start date To 14/11/2024 Period end date
Charity name: WOMEN IN OCEAN SCIENCE
Charity registration number: 1205732
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 objects of the CIO are: Women in Ocean Science (WOS) is a UK registered charity dedicated to breaking down gender barriers in marine science and ocean conservation. Through training programs, research, and storytelling, we support a global network of empowered women working to protect the ocean. Expanding Empower Ocean training programs. Strengthening global partnerships to support more women in marine science. Increasing science communication and advocacy through the WOS mini-doc series Expanding our community and reach Running online professional development workshops |
| 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. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
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Para 1.19 Para 1.18 |
In 2024, Empower Ocean continued to provide marine science and diving training to women across Indonesia & Maldives. We were officially endorsed as a UN Decade Ocean Action - The trustees have seen this guidance |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
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| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 |
N/A |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers are welcome to donate to our work but there is no necessity for them to do so. |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries s and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | This year saw the recruitment of four new women into the programme, furthering our mission of fostering local conservation leaders. Our partners Women in Fuvahmulah led another large-scale community snorkel, encouraging ocean access and confidence-building for women. PADI confirmed their continued support to donate the e-learning codes for our new cohort of participants in the programme. The Indonesia program grew stronger with a new partnership formed with Perempuan Laut Indonesia to help lead future programmes. We were awarded a new grant from the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund to support Empower Ocean Raja Ampat! We were officially endorsed as a UN Decade Ocean Action– Our World Oceans Day event was a smash success, bringing together experts in ocean photography, wildlife filmmaking, and marine science for an inspiring day of panel discussions, storytelling, and community connection. Our monthly professional development sessions continued online, providing valuable skills to marine scientists and conservationists. Women in Ocean Science were represented on a panel on diversity and inclusion in the ocean space at Wild screen Festival in October 2024. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end o the period |
Para 1.21 f |
At the end of the period, the charity holds £15,911.68 in liquid funds, with a net cash flow of £15,911.68.00 for the 12 month period. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Women in Ocean Science (WOS) currently has no Reserves policy: We do not maintain reserves To meet operational expenditure. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0.00 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not received enough cash inflows to maintain reserves. |
| 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 |
NA |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
The Charity’s primary source of funds is currently through a few major donors, alongside general public donations, driven primarily through fundraising campaigns throughout the year |
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| 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 | At this point there are no obvious risks as we have reserves enough to cover Several years and expect significant donations throughout the next year. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | NA | |
| Type of governing document |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? | Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions. |
Para 1.25 | Elected by Trustees |
Additional information (optional)
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
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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 |
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Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Women in Ocean Science |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1205732 |
| Charity’s principal address | 71-75 SHELTON STREET, London, WC2H 9JQ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Madeline St Clair Baker | Chair of Trustees | ||
| Larissa Clark | Trustee | ||
| Anna Safryghin | Trustee |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Company 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 held in this capacity
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 safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Annual Accounts Women i n Ocean Scienca 1208732 (HARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGMD ANO WAIES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For th8 p8rlod from P•rtod •tart P•rlod •nd dat• 1411112024 To 1511112023 Section A Receipts and payments IlnrÈstrlctÈd Tunas RÈstrlctÈd Yunds EndowrrtÈnt Tunas Total funds Last year to th• ll•aT•St to th• nMr•st to th• n•ar•st £ t¢> th• n•r•st £ toth• n•ar•st£ A1 Rc?I ts r)nnatIn< Rg.¢eivod 18.$7$ 16.S70 Sub total (Gross incoma for AR) A2 Ass&t and Inv&stm8nt 2kal•s tablo 18.1576 Sub total Total receipts A3Pa rnont$ Progrsm Co£t Equiprncnt5 W£ge&iCoordinator Fee Markcting Tot81 Lliscelleneous Admin n5eg Bank Charge5 86 Sub total A4 Ass&t and Inv&stm&nt purchasas tabl8) Sub total Tot81 p8yrtnent$ t of receipts/{payments) A5 Trg4fiST&fs btstweon A6 CE&sh funds last yoar ash funds this year end 16.912 15.912 1S.912 1S.912 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unr@strict8d funds to tt•ar•st e R@strict8d funds to tt•ar•st£ Endowm nt funds T¢ f•aY•Sf iaiocjories L)èiaiis Bl Cash funds Bank Balance 10.912 Cash 8alance Total cash fund 16.42 (agree balances 1th PAymenls Unretstrlctod Itestrlcted tunos n•ar•ste Endowm nt funds Dotalls n•ar•st 82 Other monetary assets Fund ass•t f•• Curr•nt Details Cost Ioptionall B3 Investment assets Fund to whlch Curr•nt valu• lonal Cost (QP¢loral> Dtrtèiig B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund tct whleh r•lar•s 10.912 Amount du• Wh•n du• ètalls Payabl• 85 Liabilities Signod by ono or two trust8os beha of all the tru5tee5 Slgnaturg Prlnt Nam Date of rovai
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Women in Ocean Science
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
For the year ended 05 April 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 5 April 2024.
Responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees of the Trust, trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under se ction 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. The charity trustees considered that audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention
1: In connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements;
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Accounting records kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act and
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To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting record and comply with accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
Have not been meet or
2: To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of accounts to be reached.
Faizan Ahmad
Chartered Accountant 95C BelleGrove Road Welling Kent, London DA16 3PG
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature
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Signature |
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| Name | Madeline St Clair Baker |
| Position | Chair of Trustees |