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Wider partnerships
Thank you too, to the many individuals that have
given us their time and talent this year and to the
organisations that have given us pro bono
support.
Particular thanks to Anglo Doorstep Recycling,
Asda, Awesome Books, Better World Books,
Bookmark Reading Charity, Chartered Institute
of Procurement and Supply, Errror, Local Globe,
RBKC, Serco Group Plc, Westway Trust and
Wonderbly Personalised Books.
Risk management
Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the
operations and finances of the company, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate our
exposure to the major risks.
The system of internal controls is designed to provide reasonable assurance against material statement or
loss. The Children’s Book Project’s internal controls include:
An internal audit function
Annual budgets approved by Trustees
Regular consideration by Trustees of financial results, variance from budgets and performance
Delegation of authority and segregation of duty
Identification and management of risk
Strategic Plan
Business relationships
This year we benefited from support in kind from several organisations:
A social value lease with RBKC that permitted us to access discounted warehouse space in W10
against a set of mutually agreed local engagement targets (books gifted and volunteering hours
delivered). As part of our relationship with RBKC's social value team we also agree to offer mentoring
support to other local groups where necessary and respond wherever practical to gifting
opportunities in the borough.
Mondi Group (previously Schumacher) donated warehouse space at its factory in Birmingham, B37
The Wheels Project in Bristol donated a van for our use in Birmingham.
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