Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 January 2025 To 31 December 2025
Charity name: Radical Positivity
Charity registration number: 1210332
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: To promote equality and diversity, in particular equality between women and men and to eliminate gender discrimination for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by: a) promoting attitudes, customs and practices in favour of equality by the use of training, public advocacy and other means of communication; b) advancing education in equality and diversity through online and face to face education, training and workshops, and production of materials; c) raising awareness of gender discrimination in society by training, public advocacy and other means of communication; d) cultivating a sentiment in favour of gender equality; e) conducting or commissioning research on equality and publicising the results of the same to the public. |
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| 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 |
In furtherance of its charitable objects, to promote equality and diversity, in particular equality between women and men, and to eliminate gender discrimination, Radical Positivity has delivered a range of activities during the year focused on education, awareness-raising, and community engagement. Educational Programme The charity designed and developed a structured 8 week online programme, “Breaking Up with Patriarchy”. This programme will be delivered from January 2026, in a beta format. The programme aims to advance education in equality and diversity by: increasing awareness of gender |
| discrimination and its systemic nature |
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| supporting participants to recognise and |
| challenge internalised norms |
| encouraging informed and conscious |
| decision-making in personal and |
| professional contexts |
| Public Engagement and Community |
| Learning |
| The charity delivered a programme of free, |
| monthly online events known as ‘Saturday |
| Salon’, open to the general public. These |
| sessions provided accessible, facilitated |
| spaces for discussion and learning on |
| topics related to gender equality, including: |
| self-acceptance and identity |
| balance between societal expectations |
| and individual wellbeing |
| the value of relational and community- |
| based approaches to change |
| These events supported the charity’s |
| objects by: |
| advancing education through informal, |
| discussion-based learning |
| promoting attitudes and practices |
| supportive of equality |
| creating inclusive spaces where diverse |
| perspectives could be shared and |
| explored |
| Awareness Raising and Communications |
| Radical Positivity produced and distributed |
| a monthly newsletter and related online |
| content to raise awareness of gender |
| inequality and its impacts. This included: |
| educational articles and reflections on |
| gender norms and equality |
| dissemination of ideas and frameworks |
| supporting more equitable ways of |
| living and working |
| “Shine a Light” features highlighting |
| individuals and initiatives contributing to |
| gender equality and issues impacting |
| women |
| These communications contributed to |
| public understanding of gender |
| discrimination and supported the cultivation |
| of attitudes in favour of equality. |
| Community Development and Participation |
| Across all activities, the charity has |
| prioritised the creation of safe, inclusive, |
| and participatory environments in which |
| women can engage with issues of equality |
| and diversity. Feedback indicates that |
| these spaces support increased |
| confidence, awareness, and engagement |
| with gender equality issues. |
| The charity’s activities are open and accessible to the public, with particular relevance to women seeking to better understand and navigate the impact of gendered societal structures. Through these combined activities, Radical Positivity has contributed to advancing education, raising awareness, and promoting cultural and behavioural change in support of greater gender equality, in line with its charitable purposes. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission for England and Wales on public benefit in exercising their powers and duties. In particular, the trustees have considered how the charity’s aims and activities provide identifiable public benefit, and have ensured that all programmes, events, and communications are aligned with the charity’s objects of promoting equality and diversity, advancing education, and raising awareness of gender discrimination. The trustees are satisfied that the charity’s activities are carried out for the public benefit and are accessible to a broad section of the public. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | Achievements and Impact During the year, Radical Positivity has made meaningful progress in advancing its charitable objectives through education, awareness-raising, and community engagement. Impact on Beneficiaries Participants across the charity’s programmes and activities have reported increased: awareness of gender inequality and how it operates in everyday life confidence in identifying and questioning limiting social norms self-trust and clarity in personal decision-making ability to establish and maintain healthy boundaries sense of connection and belonging through shared experience Through facilitated discussions, reflective exercises, and community participation, beneficiaries have been supported to better understand the impact of gendered expectations on their lives and to explore more equitable and sustainable ways of living and relating. A consistent outcome has been the reduction of isolation, with participants recognising that many of their experiences are widely shared rather than individual. This has contributed to increased confidence and a greater willingness to engage in conversations about equality in personal and professional contexts. Community and Collective Impact The charity’s Saturday Salon gatherings have contributed to the development of an engaged and growing community of women who are actively reflecting on and discussing issues of gender equality. These sessions have: created accessible entry points for engagement with equality issues encouraged diverse perspectives and shared learning supported the development of collective awareness and dialogue Wider Public Benefit Beyond direct participants, the charity’s communications and outreach activities |
| have contributed to wider public awareness |
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| of gender discrimination and equality. |
| Through newsletters and online content, |
| Radical Positivity has: |
| shared accessible educational material |
| on gender equality |
| promoted attitudes and practices |
| supportive of inclusion and diversity |
| highlighted positive role models and |
| examples of change |
| Contribution to Social Change |
| While the charity’s work is primarily |
| educational and reflective in nature, it |
| contributes to broader social benefit by: |
| supporting individuals to recognise and |
| challenge inequitable systems |
| encouraging behavioural and cultural |
| change at an individual and community |
| level |
| fostering environments where equality- |
| focused dialogue can take place safely |
| and constructively |
| The trustees believe that these cumulative |
| impacts; increased awareness, |
| strengthened community, and small but |
| meaningful behavioural shifts, contribute to |
| the longer-term advancement of gender |
| equality and the reduction of discrimination |
| in society. |
| Overall, the charity has demonstrated that |
| creating accessible, reflective, and |
| community-based spaces can support both |
| individual empowerment and wider cultural |
| change, in line with its charitable purposes. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Refer to submitted financial accounts |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
To date, this has been through donation. |
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| 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
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Governing Document for CIOs |
| 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 | Personal recruitment by founder based on interest and skill contribution |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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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 |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Radical Positivity |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1210332 |
| Charity’s principal address | 5 Swallowtail Walk Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 1TP |
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 (ifany) |
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| Tania Barney | Chair | |||
| Douglas Carr | ||||
| Linda Lloyd | ||||
| Catherine Briggs | From 1/10/2026 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director 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 None 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
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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
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) Tania Barney
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
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Charity Name Radical Positivity |
Charity Name Radical Positivity |
No (if any) 1210332 |
No (if any) 1210332 |
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| For the period from |
Period start date 10/4/2024 |
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Period end date 12/31/2025 |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||||
| to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Donations 5,005 - - - - - - - 5,005 No Assets - - Sub total - Total receipts 5,005 A3 Payments Software 168 Stationeryandprinting 19 Training 792 Trademarking 170 - - - - - Sub total 1,149 None - - Sub total - Total payments 1,149 Net of receipts/(payments) 3,856 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end 3,856 Unrestricted funds Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 5,005 - - - - - - - 5,005 - - - 5,005 168 19 792 170 - - - - - 1,149 - - - 1,149 3,856 - - 3,856 |
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Money carried forward Details None Details None Details None Details Signature T. Barney (Electronically) Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 3,865 - - - - - 3,865 - Agreement Error OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Tania Barney Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
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| T. Barney (Electronically) | Tania Barney | 1/22/2026 | |