## **Beyond The Book Charity** **Charity Number: 1206573 Trustees’ Annual Report For the Financial Year Ending 1 November 2024** ## **Objectives and Activities** Beyond The Book Charity exists to promote literacy and educational opportunity among children and young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The books will be provided to give parents/guardians in custody the unique opportunity to choose as a gift for their children. Our aim is to inspire a love of reading, create and maintain family bonds during times of separation. In this financial year, our focus was on: - Raising awareness about childhood literacy - Laying groundwork for future programs and partnerships - Fundraising and community engagement to support our charitable goals Although activity was limited due to the early stage of operations and low income, the charity remains committed to its purpose and is building capacity for future delivery ## **Achievements and Performance** During the year, we received donations totalling **£138** from generous supporters. Printing promotional materials We were able to engage with potential volunteers, bookstores and local community groups to raise the profile of the charity and begin forming partnerships for future activity. ## **Financial Review** - **Total income for the year:** £138 - **Total expenditure for the year:** £0 - **Funds carried forward:** £138 There are no restricted funds. All activity was funded from general unrestricted donations. We operate on a **receipts and payments basis** and do not hold any investments or liabilities. ## **Reserves Policy** As a small charity, our current reserves are modest (£138) and held to meet essential administrative and outreach costs. As income grows, we intend to establish a formal reserves policy to cover at least three months of core activity. ## **Structure, Governance, and Management** Beyond The Book Charity is a **Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)** , registered with the Charity Commission on 17[th] January 2024. The charity is governed by a group of trustees who meet regularly to oversee its work and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. ## **Trustees serving during the year:** - Anne Eyre - Cindy Key-Portinari - Louise Hallett There were no paid staff or contractors during the reporting period. ## **Public Benefit** In shaping our activities, the trustees have complied with the duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. **Beyond The Book Charity Charity Number: 1206573 Receipts and Payments Accounts For the year ended 1 November 2024** **Receipts Category Amount (£)** Donations (general public) £138 **Total Receipts £138** ## **Payments** **Category Amount (£)** Printing and materials £0 Postage £0 Bank charges £0 Event expenses £0 Sundry expenses £0 **Total Payments £0** ## **Statement of Funds** ## **Amount (£)** Funds brought forward £0 Plus: Receipts £138 Less: Payments (£0) **Funds carried forward £138** ## **Bank & Cash Balances** ## **Amount (£)** Cash at bank £138 Cash in hand £0 **Total £138** ## **Declaration** The above receipts and payments account has been prepared on a receipts and payments basis for the year ended 1 November 2024.