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“[Through SMK] I’ve a far deeper understanding of how campaigning works and how to structure my campaign, using clear aims and objectives to make it really solid! Because I’m clearer about what I want, it has increased my confidence, making me much braver about talking to people in authority.”

Bernie Reddington, SMK Transport Award Winner 2012

Bernie Reddington is campaigning to improve public transport for people who are sight impaired. Bernie was the winner of the SMK Transport Award 2012 and we have been working with her since to help her improve travel access. The SMK Transport Award was presented by Zac Goldsmith MP.

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Once again, our work has continued to further our charitable objectives:

We’ve worked with inspiring teenagers across London, encouraging them to do something about the issues that matter to them, such as education, gangs, discrimination and crime.

Saleha Akhtar, the winner of our Shout Out! Award for 14-18 year olds, has done some remarkable campaigning and raised awareness about human trafficking.

As a leading voice on campaigning, we have responded to a number of government consultations and written about some of the hot topics facing campaigners, from proposed changes to the House of Lords to lobbying and transparency.

Our UK-wide impact has grown even stronger. We’ve held campaign workshops up and down the country and participated in, or partnered, events from the Take One Action Film Festival in Scotland to the Interrogate Festival in Devon.

And more so than ever before, we’ve been bringing campaigners together. Our first inspiration talk for people tackling poverty in London and our roundtable discussion for those working to combat issues around access and disability, are just two examples of how SMK connects people to share ideas and experiences and increase results and impact.

Handover of Chair of TrusteesLyndall Stein stepped down as Chair of Trustees on 27th March 2013, after serving as Chair since 2008. Lyndall provided valuable support and guidance to the team and the Trustees and remains a Board member. The Board of Trustees and SMK staff send a big thank you to Lyndall for her hard work and contribution.

Report from the Chair and the Chief Executive

Michael Robert Schwarz Chair of Trustees

Linda ButcherChief Executive

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686 individuals gained new skills and confidence through our introductory programmes, 2012-13

Of these, 146 people were trained in influencing the media and local politicians through our one-day workshops, three-quarters of whom were from grassroots groups and small charities, 2012-13

523 young people from the most deprived areas of London were equipped with tools to speak out and act on issues they care about, 2012-13

Of these, nearly 100 young Londoners were connected from different schools and boroughs to work together on shared concerns, 2012-13

20,476 people accessed campaigning advice and connected with other campaigners through Campaign Central, 2012-13

We spoke out about charities’ right to campaign and responded to the Statutory Lobbying Register consultation, April 2012

Clive Stafford Smith was selected as the first ever winner of our special Sheila McKechnie Achievement Award, July 2012

Zac Goldsmith MP and lifelong campaigner Hetty Bower celebrated the winners and finalists of our SMK Campaigner Awards 2012, September 2012

We partnered with Scotland’s Take One Action Film Festival for the screening of documentary film Cape Spin, followed by a panel discussion with the creators of The Revolution will be Televised, October 2012

Highlights 2012-13

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We highlighted campaigners’ right to ‘map influence’ and responded to the Scottish Lobbying Register consultation, October 2012

Linda Butcher spoke about campaigning and happiness at the unique Interrogate Social Justice Festival, October 2012

We launched specialist pages with information for people across the devolved nations to help them campaign more effectively, through SMK’s Campaign Central, November 2012

People tackling poverty and inequality in London were inspired by cutting edge, forward-looking academic analysis at our first ‘inspiration talk’, January 2013

Campaigners in Derry~Londonderry gained new campaigning tools, techniques and tips at our workshop, February 2013

Disability and transport campaigners came together to consider how best to make an impact and work collectively at our roundtable discussion, March 2013

People shared experience, tips and ideas on how to sustain yourself and your grassroots campaign in our thought-provoking alumni event, March 2013

We published articles throughout the year, from The Guardian to The New Statesman,as a leading voice on campaigning and influencing, 2012-13

Photos clockwise from top left: Hetty Bower speaking at SMK Campaigner Awards Ceremony 2012; Beatrice Botomani at SMK Alumni Event 2013; Noori Bibi speaking at SMK Alumni Event 2013; Students being trained at SMK Workshop in Stratford; Jon Snow & Saleha Akhtar at SMK Campaigner Awards Ceremony 2012; Dr Ben Hennig speaking at SMK Inspiration Talk 2013.

Connecting Campaigners

Professor Danny Dorling speaking at SMK Inspiration Talk ‘Megacity London – ever growing, ever more unequal.’

Bernie ReddingtonSMK Transport Award Winner 2012

Bernie and her family are sight impaired and rely on public transport for their independence. After Norfolk County Council’s cuts led to blind and partially sighted passengers losing their concessions, Bernie became heavily involved in campaigning for improved access.

At SMK, we knew of other groups working on similar or related campaign issues. With a view that together they could potentially have a stronger voice, or at the very least learn from each other’s experience, we hosted a roundtable discussion in March 2013 for people working on disability and transport related issues.

“The meeting was very productive and revealed that, collectively, we have a huge amount of knowledge, evidence and experience, which should be shared and built on... [It] drew out what we all perceived the problems to be and how we could approach a solution.”

Bernie is hopeful that the connections made at this meeting will foster joint working in the future and the meeting participants plan to produce guides for other local campaigners.

Talks & discussions

Roundtable discussionsWe work with campaigners up and down the country across a wide array of issues. As such, we are well placed to identify people who might benefit from coming together to discuss common issues, how to achieve greater results, and potentially consider joint working.

Inspiration talksIn January 2013 we held our first in a series of inspiration talks aimed at campaigners, lobbyists, policymakers and strategists. These talks bring campaigners together to share ideas and be inspired by academic research relevant to their campaigning.

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People PowerOver the past four years we have hosted one-day conference People Power. In partnership with The Good Agency, we challenge campaigners, journalists and leading thinkers to debate some of the issues at the forefront of campaigning, and inspire and invigorate people to create change.

For information about our most recent People Power, please see peoplepower2013.org.uk.

Take One Action Film FestivalWe partnered with Take One Action Film Festival for the screening of Cape Spin - a humorous documentary about America’s first off-shore wind farm - and a panel discussion with the creators of satire TV show The Revolution will be Televised.

Campaign CentralThe Campaign Central website is our online ‘hub’ for campaigners, providing resources, advice and giving people a platform to share and raise the profile of their campaign.

We updated the site in 2012 to include unique, country specific information for campaigners across the devolved nations.

“It was once again a great bonus to have SMK active in the festival - an organisation in deep sympathy with our own, standing as testament, beacon and catalyst for the incredible differences that ordinary people can make in the UK on the issues that matter to them.”

Simon Bateson, Take One Action Film Festival

21% increase in unique visitors to Campaign Central over 2012-13

84% increase in visitors to Techniques, Tools and Tactics page

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Informing Campaigners

Lobbying Register ConsultationIn 2012 the Government launched a consultation about developing a UK-wide statutory register of lobbyists. Such a register would potentially create much greater transparency about the communication that lobbyists and campaigners have with politicians and policymakers, a problem that came to light after numerous scandals amongst corporates and politicians.

We responded to the consultation that whilst we had concerns that the proposed register would fail to address better action by government or adequately regulate lobbying, we supported the principal for greater transparency. We stated that charities that undertake lobbying activity should be included in such a register, although the proposed register was insufficient for such inclusion. We believe that this would potentially provide a more complete picture about the influence that diverse interests have on Government policy. Read our consultation response here: bit.ly/13xb6ia

Policy

Scotland Lobbying Transparency Bill ConsultationAlso in 2012, we responded to a consultation on a proposed bill that would require certain individuals and organisations who lobby MSPs, Scottish Ministers or relevant public officials to record relevant information about their lobbying activity in a published register.

Similarly to the UK-wide lobbying register, we responded that whilst we had concerns, we would support a register if it could enable campaigners across civil society to ‘map’ influence on a wide array of issues – whether it is lobbying by private sector companies for private interest or by charities and other groups for the public benefit. Read our consultation response here: bit.ly/100RYVm

We increased our voice on campaigning and influencing and published articles throughout the year – from The Guardian to The New Statesman

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House of Lords ReformWhen the House of Lords Reform Bill 2012 was introduced, The New Statesman invited SMK to comment on the relationship between campaigners and the ‘Upper Chamber’. While the Bill was abandoned, it is our view that as the House of Lords exists, it should be more open, more often, to the evidence presented by charities and campaigning groups. This would facilitate a more independent, non-politicised scrutiny of Government plans. Charities which seek to lobby on behalf of the individuals and communities they work with need a body which will be able to consistently rise above political dogma and private interests, listen dispassionately to a range of external voices, and provide fearless inquiry into the Government’s legislative programme. Read the full article here: bit.ly/14nmjkb

Charities Act 2006 ReviewLast year, the Public Administration Select Committee conducted a post-legislative scrutiny inquiry into the impact and implementation of the 2006 Charities Act. Our response focused on the question of whether the current rules around political activity by charities are reasonable and proportionate.

We believe that the current rules are reasonable and proportionate and that there should be no change. We also stated that receipt of Government funding must not neuter the voice of charities, whose primary responsibility must be to deliver their charitable objectives in support of their beneficiaries, which in some circumstances might necessitate speaking out. Read the full consultation response here: bit.ly/YJb9FN

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Supporting Campaigners

Reaching UK CampaignersOur Reaching UK Campaigners (RUKC) pilot programme ran from 2010 - 2012, increasing the quality and equality of our work.

With funding from The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation in 2010, we appointed Regional Freelance Coordinators (RFCs) to deliver our core programmes in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and South West England. We introduced a fifth area, the West Midlands, in 2011 with funding from Barrow Cadbury Trust.

An external evaluation of RUKC, which includes recommendations for

similar organisations, can be found on our website.

Grassroots Action Support FundSince 2010, 24 grassroots campaigners have been supported through the Grassroots Action Support (GAS) Fund. Delivered in partnership with the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, SMK alumni who meet the criteria, have the opportunity to pitch for a grant of up to £2,000.

“I used the GAS Fund to pilot a project called Ayanna. Ayanna brought together an action-learning group of community empowerment practitioners and campaigners who are from, and working with, marginalised communities. It built our skills and brought us together to act on common issues.”

Shilpa Shah, SMK Environment Award Winner 2009/GAS Fund Recipient

AnneCarmarthen Workshop 2011 Attendee, Wales

Anne had never been to any kind of training workshop before. She uses a wheelchair and had been campaigning for her own and other flats to introduce ramps. For over two years she had been sending letters, making calls and visits, but with no results.

During the workshop, Anne received help to develop her action plan and key messages, and met a local journalist and Assembly Member.

She left the workshop with new ideas and understanding, and her campaign has since been a success; all future new build residential projects in her area now have to consider disability needs.

Working with our alumniWe aim to facilitate on-going and peer-to-peer learning and create networking opportunities for campaigners, by continuing to engage the alumni of our intensive support programmes in many areas of our work.

Margaret McGuckin holding a photograph of herself as a child Photo: © Press Eye Ltd

Margaret McGuckinSMK Social & Economic Justice Award Winner 2012

Margaret has been campaigning for justice for those who suffered institutional abuse across Northern Ireland. Having campaigned successfully for the NI Executive to establish an Inquiry, she now wants to ensure that it will deliver redress. At times, this campaign caused Margaret to feel isolated and worn down.

We paired her up with previous SMK Award winner Sharon Davidson, who has successfully campaigned to improve access to NHS infertility treatment in Northern Ireland.

“Meeting Sharon reminded me that I am not on my own. I found strength in knowing someone else had also followed their heart, set goals and – come hell or high water – achieved them. It was good to learn how she has succeeded.”

Margaret McGuckin

Introductory Support

“With this workshop I have managed to organise a walk about with my Assembly Member, letting them see how inaccessible public transport is for visually impaired people. I have also sent letters to my local MP on a number of issues affecting disabled people in the local community.”

Introduction to Campaigning Workshop Attendee, London 2012

Shout Out! Workshop July 2012, Raines Foundation

Introduction to Campaigning Workshops Supported by the Tudor Trust, we delivered an exciting programme of Introduction to Campaigning workshops across the UK, aimed at grassroots campaigners. The workshops support individuals to identify how they can create the most impact. Participants meet a local MP and journalist and gain essential insight into how to attract support and influence.

Shout Out! TogetherWe trained 523 young people through our Shout Out! Together programme (including Shout Out! Award winners and finalists). Students learn how to influence others, change attitudes and raise awareness about the issues they care about.

Mandy and JoshuaMandy and Joshua are campaigning to raise awareness with their peers about homophobia by enabling people to tell their stories about growing up gay. Mandy and Joshua attended the Shout Out! workshop at LGBT organisation PACE in August 2013. Two weeks later they set up their Facebook campaign about equality. They used what they learnt in the workshop to gain political support and Jeremy Hunt MP congratulated the aims of their campaign.

93% of young people felt they learnt something about campaigning through our 2012-13 workshops

Intensive Support

Influencing Change Funded by Trust for London, we run an intensive five-day training programme for London-based grassroots campaigners on how to influence local authorities, national government and Europe, and campaign for change in public policy.

“I have moved from hoping to change things, to knowing what work we need to do to identify and influence decision makers: this is thanks to Influencing Change.”

Alison Moy, Influencing Change 2012

See ChangeIn partnership with the Oak Foundation, this intensive training programme is tailored towards Oak Foundation’s grantees within their housing and homelessness programme. The programme consists of two residential weekends, followed by bespoke coaching support to help up to six participants develop their organisation’s campaign strategy and impact.

Lift Lift is a charity and social enterprise that works with homeless and disadvantaged people, empowering them to improve their lives and realise their potential.

In 2012 Lift took part in our See Change programme. We provided a series of training sessions for Lift’s staff, volunteers and Trustees using Campaign Consultant Emma Taggart.

“We worked with Emma to produce a framework to facilitate sustainable and effective, user-led campaigning. This ensured that we develop our campaigning capacity in a way that suits our ethos and circumstances.

We now perceive campaigning in a fresh and innovative way, and it will be exciting to see the difference it will make to the people and communities we work with as the strategy develops and moves forward.”

91% of Influencing Change attendees improved their knowledge about how to engage with politicians and the media

49% of young people we reached were from ethnic minorities

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SMK Campaigner AwardWinners 2012The winners and finalists of the SMK Campaigner Awards 2012 were a selection of inspiring and dedicated individuals. Hear how our winners, as chosen by a team of judges, have benefitted from their personalised package of support.

Environment Sponsored by Tellus Mater

Siobhan Grimes Cambridgeshire, England

The Good Steward

Siobhan is campaigning to encourage the Church of England to disinvest from fossil fuels.

“The SMK residential training developed my campaigning skills and my SMK Campaign Coach is a star - she helps me identify the best people to speak to and stay on track.”

London Social Justice Sponsored by Trust for London

Marek DuchnowskiMy Fair LondonMarek is involved in the My Fair London group which campaigns for a more economically equal London.

“The SMK Award has given us a great boost for the next phase of our campaign and the prestige and publicity has put us more firmly on the political London map.”

Shout Out! Sponsored by City Bridge Trust

Saleha Akhtar London, England

Are Your Children Really Safe?

Saleha’s campaign raises awareness about human trafficking and its impact on young people.

“The next step for my campaign is to just get it out there.”

Social and Economic Justice Sponsored by Barrow Cadbury Trust & Shelter

Margaret McGuckin Belfast, Northern Ireland

Survivors and Victims of Institutional Abuse

Margaret is campaigning for justice for survivors of institutional abuse across Northern Ireland.

“The SMK Award has given me – and the people I speak up on behalf of – a great lift. It has given me renewed confidence and skills to continue.”

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Take Action Sponsored by Age UK

Stephanie Warren Buckinghamshire, England

Retain the Cheque Guarantee Card

Stephanie is campaigning to get major banks to reinstate the cheque guarantee card and to highlight the complex implications for people suffering dementia or memory loss.

“The training and campaign coaching has opened many doors to wider audiences who have supported this campaign.”

Transport Sponsored by Dr Simon Norton

Bernie Reddington Norfolk, England

Travel Access with Confidence

Bernie is campaigning to improve access to public transport for people with sight loss.

“[Through SMK] I’ve a far deeper understanding of how campaigning works and how to structure my campaign, using clear aims and objectives to make it really solid!”

Sheila McKechnie Achievement Award

Clive Stafford Smith Founder and Director of Reprieve

Clive has campaigned over the last twenty years on issues such as the death penalty, civil rights and Guantanamo Bay. He founded Reprieve to deliver justice and save lives.

“It is a huge privilege to be the first recipient of the Sheila McKechnie Achievement Award. People like Sheila McKechnie inspire us all to keep fighting against injustice around the world... we must work to inspire more people to campaign tirelessly, as Sheila did, for a better future.”

In 2012 we launched our first Sheila McKechnie Achievement Award. This special award, in honour of Sheila McKechnie’s legacy, is a recognition and celebration of a long-standing campaigner who offers lessons about successful campaigning. It is different from our campaigner awards in that it does not include a package of support.

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Bespoke Support

Support package for award winnersWinners of the SMK Campaigner Awards 2012 received a bespoke 9-month support package. They attended a high

profile awards ceremony presented by Jon Snow, followed by an inspiring, skills-building residential weekend. We paired

them with a carefully selected Campaign Coach for one-to-one coaching sessions and they are all now members of our

SMK Alumni Programme.

Below, one of our award winners talks about this award package and how it has helped her.

Bernie Reddington

SMK Transport Award Winner 2012

“Because of SMK I have a far stronger campaign

than ever and people are starting to see the

benefits of engaging with us to discuss the quality

of their services.

I’ve been working with the Transport Development

Manager at Norfolk County Council, who is very

willing to hear our expertise about developing

accessible information, and my new links with the

Minister for Transport, Norman Baker, campaign

teams from other charities and local authority

decision-makers will make it much easier to make

a difference.

The media training provided by SMK has been an

incredible support when things haven’t gone as

well as I’d liked. It’s made me more inclined to dust

myself off and start afresh, which I would have

struggled with in the past.

Marcia, my SMK Campaign Coach, has been

fantastic! A lot of her work has been around

chasing away my own anxieties and lack of

confidence in what I’m doing, helping me

recognise my achievements and the progress we’ve

already made.

I would like to transfer the skills I’ve learned from

SMK to other local campaigners, to strengthen their

campaigning and encourage them to get more

involved. Onwards and upwards!”

Bernie Reddington and her guide dog Ashlee

Travel Access with Confidence

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Longer Term ImpactThe nature of campaigning means that most people are in it for the long haul – and in general campaigns resemble marathons, not sprints. So as well as supporting campaigners in the here and now, our work also helps people to achieve their longer term, strategic goals.

Benard WakoliSexual Orientation and Gender Diversity Advocacy, Kenya

Noori BibiYoung Muslim Voices

“I started the Breaking the Silence campaign in 2008 with the aim of addressing the heinous acts of human degradation perpetuated against the LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersexual) community in Western Kenya.

Despite the violent and degrading treatment of the LGBTI community in Kenya, and the threats I faced to my own life for challenging this treatment, the SMK Campaigner Award enabled me to become more courageous. I received tailored support, including one-to-one coaching, an advocacy campaign-training workshop, virtual learning and visits to several human rights organisations in the UK.

The skills and tools I learned through SMK have assisted me in strategic planning of my campaigns, constructive engagement with stakeholders and fundraising.

So far, I have been able to establish a vibrant campaign network within the community, there has been reduced stigma and discrimination and abuse, more LGBTI people are coming out, LGBTI people are able to access health care services and we have established an economic empowerment program for LGBTI members.”

SMK International Award Winner 2010

“The SMK Campaigner Award raised the profile and credibility of my Young Muslim Voices project and made me realise that I was a real campaigner!

Unfortunately, soon after winning the award my campaign was shut down due to government cuts. A very successful project that engaged and mobilised hundreds of socially excluded young people came to a halt.

But through the confidence and skills that SMK instilled in me, I felt I couldn’t give up. I set about to build the campaign as its own organisation.

SMK connected me to the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and I successfully pitched for £2000 to set up a website to continue the campaign.

My social justice campaigning started locally but the award took me, a young woman who lacked confidence in her abilities (but had bags of passion and ideas), to a place where I am now; partaking in critical, global work and running a pan-European campaign about racism and discrimination on the grounds of faith.”

SMK London Social Justice Award Winner 2010

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Sheila Mckechnie’s LegacySheila McKechnie was a pioneering activist who changed the face of campaigning in the UK. From her roots in the union movement, through her work at Shelter and at Which?, Sheila always spoke out for the marginalised and disadvantaged in society. After her death in early 2004, the Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) was established in her memory, supporting individuals and local groups in their fight for social justice and change.

“Sheila’s achievements were primarily the product of her roots, her personality and her working environment, which together resulted in her being a fierce, fearless and passionate campaigner. She also had an intimate understanding of politics and process, and seemed to know instinctively when and how to strike in order to achieve change.”

The Guardian, 5 January 2004

Value For Money Statement

SMK: Real value for money We have continued the delivery of programmes that offer value and demonstrable outcomes to the individuals who access them.

We achieve a balance between quality and value in the way we carry out our work, by using proven and sustainable ways that maximise our efficiency, in turn reducing our costs. We:

• Ensure that our resources are used wisely and sustainably

• Continually monitor and evaluate ourselves and our suppliers

• Remain a streamlined and sustainable charity

We also spent less than 5% of our total expenditure on overheads this year – demonstrating real value for money.

Trustee recruitment: A fair & transparent processSMK uses a transparent and fair method when recruiting new trustees. We advertise all trustee vacancies and they are open to anyone who wishes to be a trustee. From time to time the Board may call for trustees with specialist skills that it identifies is needed for the effective governance of the organisation. The process is led by the trustee recruitment working group, and applicants for trusteeship are asked to make their application in writing and to attend an interview. During this time, each applicant and interviewee goes through the same process. We also apply our equal opportunities policy to trustee recruitment. Each new trustee receives an introduction pack and an induction in to the organisation, and support is readily available from the Officers of the organisation. The details of the trustees and advisers are included on page 23.

Reserves policyReserves of £64,000 are held to ensure that such funds can cover 3 months running costs should the charity and its activities be wound down.

Small company provisionsThis report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

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P J Heath FCAfor Brebners130 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 5AR

19th July 2013

Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2013

The Sheila McKechnie Foundation (A Company Limited By Guarantee)

Independent Examiner’s Report To The Accounts Of The Sheila McKechnie Foundation Limited

I report to the trustees of the charity for the period ended 31st March 2013 set out on pages 20 to 22.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examinerThe charity’s trustees (who are also the directors of the Sheila McKechnie Foundation for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the ICAEW.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

a. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act,

b. follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and

c. state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s statementMy examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statementIn connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention

a. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material aspect, the requirements:

i. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and

ii. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities

b. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2013 (Company No. 5331412)

Notes Unrestricted funds £

Restricted funds £

Year ended 31st March

2013£

Unrestricted funds £

Restricted funds £

Year ended 31st March

2012£

INCOMING RESOURCES

Incoming resources from generated funds

Voluntary income 2 8,544 - 8,544 3,577 - 3,577

Investment income 3 304 - 304 286 - 286

Other incoming resources 7,963 - 7,963 545 - 545

Incoming resources from charitable activities 4 286,548 23,602 310,150 352,935 8,921 361,856

Total Incoming resources 303,359 23,602 326,961 357,343 8,921 366,264

RESOURCES EXPENDED

Charitable activities 5 292,530 31,900 324,430 371,087 - 371,087

Governance cost 7 260 - 260 687 - 687

Total resources expended 292,790 31,900 324,690 371,774 - 371,774

Net movement in funds 10,569 (8,298) 2,271 (14,431) 8,921 (5,510)

Fund balances at 1 April 2012 52,475 8,921 61,396 66,906 - 66,906

Fund balances at 31 March 2013 63,044 623 63,667 52,475 8,921 61,396

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

The Foundation’s bank is: Unity Trust Bank plc, Nine Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HB.

Balance Sheet As At 31 March 2013 (Company Registration No. (England And Wales) 5331412)

Notes Unrestricted

funds £

Restricted

funds £

2013

£

Unrestricted

funds £

Restricted

funds £

2012

£

CURRENT ASSETS

Debtors 10 24,089 1,023 25,112 30,902 - 30,902

Cash at bank and in hand 88,661 - 88,661 94,596 20,000 114,596

113,773 145,498

CREDITORS

Amounts falling due within one year 11 49,706 400 50,106 73,023 11,079 84,102

NET CURRENT ASSETS 63,667 61,396

Total assets less current liabilities - - 63,667 - - 61,396

FUNDS OF THE CHARITY

Funds brought forward 52,475 8,921 61,396 66,906 - 66,906

(Loss)/surplus for the year 10,569 (8,298) 2,271 (14,431) 8,921 (5,510)

63,044 623 63,667 52,475 8,921 61,396

The trustees are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 (the Act) relating to the audit of the unaudited financial statements for the period by virtue of section 477(2), and that no member or members have requested an audit pursuant to section 476 (1) of the Act.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for:

i. ensuring that the company keeps adequate accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act, and

ii. preparing unaudited financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial period and of its profit or loss for the financial period in accordance with the requirements of section 393, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act relating to the unaudited financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

These accounts have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.The accounts were approved by the Board on 12 July 2013.

Michael Robert SchwarzChair of Trustees

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Notes To The Accounts For The Year Ended 31 March 2013

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of preparationThe accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable United Kingdom accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” issued in March 2005 and the Companies Act 2006.

1.2 Incoming resourcesVoluntary income is recognised as incoming resources when receivable, except insofar as they are incapable of financial measurement. All income, including deferred income is recognised on the accruals basis of accounting.

1.3 Resources expendedExpenditure is classified under the charity’s principle project and included on an accruals basis inclusive of value added tax

Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity.

Governance costs comprises costs for the running of the charity as an organisation and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

2. VOLUNTARY INCOME

2013

£

2012

£

Donations and gifts 8,544 3,577

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

2013

£

2012

£

Interest receivable 304 286

4. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

2013

£

2012

£

Grants 101,313 132,975

Programme income 208,837 228,881

310,150 361,856

5. TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED

Charitable activities

Staff costs

£

Other costs

£

Total 2013

£

Total 2012

£

Award scheme and support programme:

Activities undertaken directly 184,891 107,639 292,530 371,087

Activities undertaken directly - restricted 9,286 22,614 31,900 -

194,177 130,253 324,430 -

Governance cost - 260 260 687

194,177 130,513 324,690 371,774

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6. ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN DIRECTLY

Other costs relating to Award scheme and development programme comprise:

2013

£

2012

£

Regional Coordinators 39,139 34,730

Regional Coordinators restricted costs 12,344 -

Books, stationary and postage 1,164 725

Travel and subsistence 335 171

Publicity and advertising 7,625 13,425

General office costs 14,006 23,892

Event costs 6,677 16,175

Research and development costs 7,615 -

National development programme 27,861 33,953

Computer equipment 195 -

Website development 1,642 1,600

Recruitment costs 347 482

Support programme 11,303 18,428

130,253 143,581

7. GOVERNANCE COST

2013

£

2012

£

Governance cost 260 687

Governance costs comprise of the costs for the running of the charity as an organisation and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

8. TRUSTEES

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

9. EMPLOYEES

Number of employeesThe average monthly number of employees during the year was 5 (2011-12: 5).

Employment costs

2013

£

2012

£

Wages and salaries 168,451 190,997

Social security 17,993 21,583

Pension costs 6,161 11,933

192,606 224,513

One employee (2011-12: One employee) earned between £60,000 and £70,000

10. DEBTORS

2013

£

2012

£

Prepayments and accrued income 25,112 30,902

25,112 30,902

11. CREDITORS: AMOUNT FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

2013

£

2012

£

Taxation and social security costs 4,736 5,461

Deferred Income 27,258 45,283

Accruals 18,112 33,358

50,106 84,102

12. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The company is limited by guarantee and does not have share capital. Every member undertakes to meet the liabilities of the Foundation in the event of it being wound up. The liability of each member does not exceed £10.

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Organisational Details

Thank YouWe would not be able to provide the support and services we do without the funders, coaches, trainers, judges, speakers and facilitators who make our work possible. Their time and knowledge, much of which they volunteer, allows us to reach and support those who need it most. We would like to thank you all for your time and on-going support. As well as our funders below, we would like to thank the Tinsley Foundation, Prairie Trust and Christopher and Gilda Haskins.

Linda Butcher (Chief Executive) Harmit KamboMustafa Korel Aura Lehtonen Alice Moore Alastair WilsonBernadette FryBlake Lee-HarwoodJohn RudkinJohn WilkesKierra Box (since December 2012)Louise Hanson (since December 2012)Lucy MusgraveLyndall Stein (Chair to March 2013)Margaret DonnellyMatthew DownieMichael Robert Schwarz (Chair)Nigel Saxby-Soffe (Company Secretary)

Staff

Trustees

Rt Hon Gordon Brown MPAlan GrantRt Hon The Lord Howe of Aberavon, KT CH QCThe Baroness Morgan of DrefelinJon Snow

Unity Trust Bank plcNine BrindleyplaceBirmingham B1 2HB

P J Heath FCABrebners Chartered Accountants130 Shaftesbury Avenue,London, W1D 5AR

Patrons

Bankers

Independent examiner

Vision

Individuals, groups and communities have the skills and confidence to speak up and take effective action on issues that matter to them.

Mission

Connecting, informing and supporting campaigners. Core Aims

1. To support individuals and groups to be more effective at campaigning and influencing

2. To strengthen the environment for campaigning and voice

3. To deliver quality services and support

Charitable objectives

SMK is a registered charity. Our Memorandum of Association sets out our objectives as follows:To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the effective application of resources for charitable purposes for the benefit of the public by raising the standard of and promoting excellence in campaigning on behalf of charitable purposes in particular by:

1. Awarding individuals who have conducted effective and lawful campaigns that further charitable purposes

2. Raising awareness of good practice in campaigning

3. Providing information and guidance to people who are campaigning in the furtherance of charitable purposes

SMK supports and promotes campaigns that further charitable purposes as set out in the Charities Act of 2006. In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular to its supplementary public benefit guidance on advancing citizenship and community development.

Registered name: The Sheila McKechnie Foundation

Registered office: Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA

Registered in England and Wales:Charity registration no. 1108210Company registration no. 5331412

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The Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) is the only UK charity dedicated to connecting,educating and supporting those who want to take action on issues important to them and their communities. SMK believes that campaigners play a vital role in society, fighting injustice and inequality.

SMK:

Runs the annual SMK Campaigner Awards, to support new and emerging campaigners

Provides workshops and training in effective campaigning

Holds events to inspire debate and broker connections amongst campaigners

Manages Campaign Central, the online community for campaigners

Promotes the rights of campaigners

twitter.com/SMKcampaignersfacebook.com/SheilaMcKechnieFoundationflickr.com/photos/campaignersyoutube.com/user/SMKFoundation

Join Campaign Central, SMK’s website for connecting, informing and supporting campaigners campaigncentral.org.uk

Our work is only possible through the generosity of our funders and supporters. If you would like to help us support people in speaking out and campaigning, please make a donation by visiting our website smk.org.uk, or by calling 020 7697 4040. Thank you.