Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 12[th] March 2024 (Period start date) To: 31[st] Dec 2024 (Period end date)
Charity name: Little Dreams
Charity registration number: 1207416
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | At Little Dreams, our mission is to create a community of individuals dedicated to helping others succeed. We connect people to others who can offer guidance on academic decisions, personal development and life skills. |
| 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 |
Little Dreams has access to a network of young professionals who provide 1-on-1 mentoring, or can offer specific advice for university applications and navigating the jobs market. Support is focused towards A- Level and university students, as well as recent graduates, who have an awareness of the charity through social media and word-of-mouth marketing. Wider careers and university events are also held, in the form of seminars and panel events. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, and continually monitor the organisation’s activities to ensure it serves this purpose. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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
| 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 and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | 2024 was a quiet year for Little Dreams due to the other commitments of the trustees. However, arrangements were put into place to setup the charity for success in 2025. A dedicated group of volunteers was recruited, who have already managed to deliver a number of successful events in 2025. This includes a KPMG networking event, a tour and lecture of Cambridge university, a charity hike and an upcoming collaboration with a Redbridge Youth MP to inspire schoolchildren in the borough. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Funds held at 31st Dec 2024: £0 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No reserves held. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Zero reserves are held as it is intended that all cash donations raised can be used for charitable purposes without restriction. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No uncertainties over the going concern position of the charity exist. |
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 | |
| 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 | Constitution – Foundational Model |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | Trustees are appointed by way of resolution at a properly convened meeting of trustees. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| 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
| Charity name | Little Dreams |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1207416 |
| Charity’s principal address | 50 Lowbrook Road Ilford IG1 2HB |
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(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tharsan Rajendran |
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| Priyatharsini Rajendran |
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| Keval Shah | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A – No assets held as custodian trustees. held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A 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)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
No exemptions applied.
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Mr Tharsan Rajendran | ||
Chair of Trustees |
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| 12/10/2024 | ||
| 12/10/2024 |