Quantum Centre for Minds and Machines — Charity No. 1210114
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
Quantum Centre for Minds and Machines
Registered Charity Number: 1210114 Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
For the Year Ended 31/03/2025
Prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and applicable law
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1. Reference and Administrative Details
Charity Name: Quantum Centre for Minds and Machines
Charity Registration Number: 1210114
Legal Status: Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Principal Office: Wood Centre for Innovation, Stansfeld Park, Quarry Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 8SB
Website: https://www.quantumcenter.net
Email: percy.venegas@gmail.com
Trustees
The following persons served as Trustees during the reporting period:
Dr. Percy Venegas
Prof. Fernand Gobet Isabel Britez
Professional Advisers
Bankers: Not applicable for this reporting period
Independent Examiner/Auditor: Not applicable for this reporting period
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2. Objectives and Activities
Charitable Purposes
The Quantum Centre for Minds and Machines is established for charitable purposes relating to education and training for the benefit of the general public. Specifically, the charity exists to advance education, citizenship, and community development by focusing on cognitive and life sciences underpinned by emerging technologies. The Centre serves as an educational initiative that brings together academia and industry to promote understanding of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology, collectively referred to as the 'Neuro Quantum AI ecosystem'.
The charity's objectives, as set out in its governing document, are to advance public education and understanding in the following areas: the intersection of quantum technologies and cognitive sciences; the application of artificial intelligence to complex systems; the implications of emerging biotechnologies for society; and policy considerations relating to these rapidly evolving fields.
Activities Undertaken to Achieve Objectives
During the reporting period, the charity has pursued its objectives through a range of activities designed to inform, educate, and connect stakeholders across the public and private sectors. The Centre provides advocacy, advice, and information to public project funders, private sector investors, and educators, helping them identify areas of priority within the Neuro Quantum AI ecosystem. Through these activities, the charity contributes to building a more informed society capable of engaging with the opportunities and challenges presented by quantum and AI technologies.
Public Benefit Statement
The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities. The Trustees are satisfied that the charity's activities during the year were carried out for the public benefit. The educational programmes and resources provided by the Centre are accessible to all members of the public throughout England and Wales. The charity does not charge for its core educational services, thereby ensuring no barriers to access based on ability to pay. The Trustees regularly review the charity's activities to ensure they continue to deliver meaningful public benefit in accordance with the Commission's guidance.
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3. Achievements and Performance
Summary of Main Activities and Achievements
This reporting period has been one of significant progress for the Quantum Centre for Minds and Machines. As a recently registered charity, the Centre has focused on establishing its operational foundations, developing key partnerships, and initiating educational activities aligned with its charitable purposes.
Strategic Partnership with the Journal on AI Policy and Complex Systems
A key highlight of the year was the establishment of a formal collaboration with the Journal on AI Policy and Complex Systems (www.policyjournal.net). This peerreviewed academic journal serves as a platform where policymakers, subject matter experts, and computational modellers come together to develop scientifically valid and societally appropriate solutions to complex global challenges. The Journal operates under the auspices of experts from academic institutions and has been granted consultative status with relevant international bodies.
The collaboration advances the Centre's educational mission in several important ways. First, it provides access to cutting-edge research at the intersection of AI policy and complex systems thinking, directly supporting the Centre's objectives in the Neuro Quantum AI space. Second, the partnership creates opportunities for knowledge exchange between academic researchers and the wider public. Third, it establishes a credible platform for the dissemination of educational materials and research findings that inform policy discussions around emerging technologies. The Journal's focus on agent-based modelling, chaos theory, network science, and related computational approaches to policy research aligns closely with the Centre's interest in how quantum and AI technologies will shape future society.
Other Activities
Website updates were undertaken to publish news about academic research by the quantum science community.
Beneficiaries
The charity's activities during the year benefited members of the general public interested in understanding the implications of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology. Specific beneficiary groups included educators seeking resources on emerging technologies, policymakers requiring accessible information on complex technical subjects, investors and funders seeking to understand priority areas in the technology landscape, and students and researchers exploring these fields. The charity operates throughout England and Wales, making its resources and activities accessible to the widest possible audience.
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4. Financial Review
Financial Position
During the reporting period, the charity had no income or expenditure. The charity held no funds at the beginning of the period and holds no funds at the end of the period.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees have considered the charity's reserve requirements in light of its current activities and future plans. The Trustees continue to explore sustainable funding models to support the charity's educational activities in future periods.
Principal Funding Sources
During the reporting period, the charity received no external funding.
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5. Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The Quantum Centre for Minds and Machines is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. The charity is governed by its Constitution, which was adopted upon registration and sets out the charitable objects, powers of the Trustees, and rules for the conduct of the charity's affairs.
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are appointed in accordance with the provisions of the charity's Constitution. The Trustees seek to ensure that the Board collectively possesses the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to govern the charity effectively and advance its charitable purposes. New Trustees are provided with appropriate induction materials and guidance on their duties and responsibilities.
Organisational Structure and Decision Making
The Board of Trustees meets regularly to oversee the charity's activities and strategic direction. The Trustees are collectively responsible for the governance and management of the charity. Day-to-day operational matters are managed by the Trustees directly. Key decisions regarding the charity's strategy, partnerships, and activities are made by the full Board.
Risk Management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have established systems and procedures to mitigate those risks. The principal risks identified relate to maintaining the charity's reputation and credibility in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, ensuring sustainable funding for future activities, and meeting regulatory compliance obligations. The Trustees keep these risks under regular review and take appropriate action to address emerging concerns.
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6. Plans for Future Periods
Looking ahead, the Trustees plan to build upon the foundations established during this reporting period. Key priorities for the coming year include strengthening the collaboration with the Journal on AI Policy and Complex Systems through joint educational initiatives and research dissemination activities; developing additional educational resources accessible to the general public on topics relating to quantum computing and quantum sensing, AI, and their policy implications; engaging with stakeholders across academia, industry, and government to promote understanding of the Neuro Quantum AI ecosystem; exploring sustainable funding models, including grant applications and partnerships; and expanding the charity's network and reach within Oxford's thriving innovation community and beyond.
7. Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved this Trustees' Annual Report. Signed on behalf of the charity's Trustees:
Percy Venegas Obando
[Chair of Trustees / Trustee] Date: December 22[nd] , 2025
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