Governance & Transparency

As a registered charity, we are committed to the highest standards of governance, transparency, and accountability. View our reports, policies, and regulatory information.

Annual Reports & Accounts

Our annual reports provide detailed information about our activities, achievements, and financial performance. All reports are submitted to the Charity Commission and available for public viewing.

Latest Report

Annual Report & Accounts 2023

Published 31 January 2024
24 pages
2.4 MB
2023

Our most recent annual report covering activities, achievements, and financial statements for 2023.

£127k raised156 grants awarded847 students helped

Annual Report & Accounts 2022

Published 28 January 2023
22 pages
2.1 MB
2022

Annual report covering our activities and financial performance during 2022.

£98k raised134 grants awarded692 students helped

Annual Report & Accounts 2021

Published 30 January 2022
20 pages
1.9 MB
2021

Annual report covering our pandemic response and continued support for students in 2021.

£76k raised112 grants awarded523 students helped

Annual Report & Accounts 2020

Published 29 January 2021
18 pages
1.7 MB
2020

Our second annual report, showing growth and adaptation during challenging times.

£54k raised89 grants awarded387 students helped

Annual Report & Accounts 2019

Published 31 January 2020
16 pages
1.5 MB
2019

Our inaugural annual report covering the first year of operations since registration.

£32k raised67 grants awarded234 students helped

Need Help Understanding Our Reports?

Our annual reports contain detailed financial information and impact data. If you have questions about any of our reports or need clarification on specific items, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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Governance Documents & Policies

Access our key governance documents, policies, and procedures that guide our operations and ensure compliance with charity law.

Governance

Constitution & Governing Document

Our charitable constitution outlining our objects, powers, and governance structure.

Updated: 15/03/2019485 KB
Policies

Safeguarding Policy

Our comprehensive safeguarding policy ensuring the protection of all children and young people.

Updated: 15/01/20241.2 MB
Policies

Privacy Policy & GDPR Compliance

How we collect, use, and protect personal data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

Updated: 01/12/2023756 KB
Governance

Trustee Code of Conduct

Standards of behavior and conduct expected from all trustees of the charity.

Updated: 01/06/2023324 KB
Finance

Financial Procedures Manual

Detailed procedures for financial management, controls, and reporting.

Updated: 15/09/2023892 KB
Operations

Grant Application Assessment Criteria

The criteria and process used to assess and approve grant applications.

Updated: 01/11/2023445 KB
Policies

Cookie Policy

Information about how we use cookies on our website and your choices.

Updated: 01/10/2023298 KB
Operations

Complaints Procedure

How to make a complaint and our process for handling and resolving complaints.

Updated: 15/08/2023367 KB

Document Updates

We regularly review and update our governance documents to ensure they remain current and compliant with charity law and best practice.

Annual

Policy Review Cycle

48hrs

Update Publication Time

100%

Compliance Record

Trustee Declarations

Our trustees are required to declare any conflicts of interest annually. All declarations are recorded and managed in accordance with charity law.

2024 Declarations

Current

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Chair

Conflicts of Interest:None declared
Last Updated:15/01/2024

James Thompson

Treasurer

Conflicts of Interest:None declared
Last Updated:15/01/2024

Maria Rodriguez

Trustee

Conflicts of Interest:None declared
Last Updated:15/01/2024

Rev. David Clarke

Trustee

Conflicts of Interest:None declared
Last Updated:15/01/2024

2023 Declarations

Complete

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Chair

Conflicts of Interest:None declared
Last Updated:15/01/2023

James Thompson

Treasurer

Conflicts of Interest:None declared
Last Updated:15/01/2023

Maria Rodriguez

Trustee

Conflicts of Interest:None declared
Last Updated:15/01/2023

Rev. David Clarke

Trustee

Conflicts of Interest:None declared
Last Updated:15/01/2023

Trustee Responsibilities

All trustees must act in the best interests of the charity and declare any potential conflicts of interest.

Annual Declarations

Trustees complete annual declaration forms covering conflicts of interest and related party transactions.

Regular Reviews

Declarations are reviewed at each trustee meeting and updated whenever circumstances change.