Charity Registration Number : 1110970
EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS 'EAV'
A CHARITABLE UN-INCORPORATED ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES’ REPORT
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS 'EAV'
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Deborah Kamuanya Lwabeya Mackson Makiese Augustine Akuma Furcy Mbung Lorraine Marthe Mary Madeleine Moli
Trustees Charity Number 1110970 Registered Office
Registered Office 50 Freehold Street Coventry CV1 5BH Independent Examiner Tolulope Oladele 61 Bridge Street Kington HR5 3DJ
EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS 'EAV'
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Trustees' Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS 'EAV'
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025.
In accordance with Charity Commission requirements, the Trustees’ Report is presented in full as an appendix to this report. The report provides an overview of the charity’s governance, activities, achievements, and financial review for the period under consideration and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements. The full Trustees’ Report can be found at the end of this document.
This report was approved by the trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Deborah Kamuanya Lwabeya Trustee
Date : 25 February 2026
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EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS 'EAV'
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Trustees’ Annual Report
I have reviewed the accounts for the year ending 31 August 2024, as set out on the following pages.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. They consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”) and have appointed me as independent examiner to undertake the review.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the financial statements under section 145 of the Act;
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conduct the examination in accordance with the general Directions issued by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and
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report on whether any matters have come to my attention that require disclosure
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Review
My review has been conducted in accordance with the general Directions issued by the Charity Commission. This review involves a limited assurance engagement, including a review of the accounting records maintained by the charity, a comparison of these records with the financial statements, and consideration of any unusual items or disclosures. I have also sought explanations from the trustees regarding any such matters. This review does not constitute an audit, and I do not express an audit opinion. Accordingly, I do not provide any assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
Based on my review, I have not identified any matter that causes me to believe that:
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in any material respect, the charity has not kept adequate accounting records as required by section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with the accounting records or do not comply with the applicable accounting requirements of the Act.
Furthermore, I have not identified any issues that, in my opinion, should be drawn to the trustees’ or readers’ attention to ensure a proper understanding of the financial statements.
Name: Tolulope Oladele
Date: 25 February 2026
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EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS 'EAV'
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| Recommended categories by activity Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Investments 3 Total Expenditure on: Raising funds 4 Charitable activities 5 Other 7 Total Net income/(expenditure) Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ 187,074.99 - 187,074.99 32,819.65 97,675.49 4,629.00 135,124.14 51,950.85 51,950.85 1,685.39 53,636.24 |
Restricted funds £ 60,712.00 - 60,712.00 13,000.00 49,389.57 7,832.00 70,221.57 (9,509.57) (9,509.57) 44,689.61 35,180.04 |
Total Funds 2025 £ 247,786.99 - 247,786.99 45,819.65 147,065.06 12,461.00 205,345.71 42,441.28 42,441.28 46,375.00 88,816.28 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 189,657.51 114.49 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189,772.00 | ||||
| 48,912.73 127,782.27 4,278.00 |
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| 180,973.00 | ||||
| 8,799.00 | ||||
| 8,799.00 37,576.00 |
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| 46,375.00 |
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EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS 'EAV'
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| Recommended categories by activity Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 8 Total fxed assets Current assets Debtors 9 Cash at bank and in hand 10 Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after one year 12 Total net assets Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds 13 Restricted funds 13 Endowment funds 13 Total funds |
Total Funds 2025 £ 37,967.76 37,967.76 44,524.00 17,845.52 62,369.52 3,200.00 59,169.52 97,137.28 8,321.00 88,816.28 53,636.24 35,180.04 - 88,816.28 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 17,194.00 17,194.00 9,910.00 31,278.00 41,188.00 1,200.00 39,988.00 57,182.00 10,807.00 |
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| 46,375.00 | ||
| 1,685.39 44,689.61 - |
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| 46,375.00 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 25 February 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Deborah Kamuanya Lwabeya Trustee
Date : 25 February 2026
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EGLISE ARMEE DES VAINQUEURS 'EAV'
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1. Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies adopted by the Charity, which is a public benefit entity, in the preparation of the accounts are as follows.
1.1 Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of charitable properties and fixed asset investments and investment properties at valuation.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.
1.2 Going concern
The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and have, at the time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.
1.3 Income from donations or grants
Income from donations and grants is recognised when the charity is entitled to the funds, the receipt is probable and the amount can be measured reliably. For donations, this is usually on receipt. For grants, this is usually when a formal o'er is made in writing. If a donation or grant contains terms and conditions outside of the charity’s control which must be met before the charity is entitled to the funds, or if the donor specifies that the funds must be used in future time periods, then the income is deferred.
1.4 Tax reclaims on donations and gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised when a present legal or constructive obligation exists at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount can be estimated reliably.
Expenditure is allocated to the particular activity where the cost is directly attributable to that activity. The charity does not apportion support costs between activities as the trustees consider that costs can be directly identified to either charitable activities or raising funds.
1.6 Taxation
The organisation is a registered charity and has no liability to income tax or corporation tax on its charitable activities during the year.
1.7 Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are those funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes.
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1.8 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets, such as land and buildings, plant, vehicles and equipment, are held to provide an on-going economic benefit to a charity through their contribution, directly or indirectly, to the provision of goods or services by the charity.
Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:
Name Rate (%) Year Method Fixture and Fittings 15% 2025 Straight line Plant and Machinery 25% 2025 Straight line
1.9 Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
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2. Income from Donations and Legacies
| Analysis Donation and gifts General grants provided by Government/other charities Gift Aid Total |
Unrestricted funds £ 114,557.99 50,000.00 22,517.00 187,074.99 |
Restricted funds £ 15,195.00 45,517.00 - 60,712.00 |
Total funds 2025 £ 129,752.99 95,517.00 22,517.00 247,786.99 |
Total funds 2024 £ 63,894.04 108,416.00 17,347.47 |
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| 189,657.51 |
Restricted Funds
Restricted funds represent contributions received that are limited by donor stipulations for specific purposes. During 2025, EAV received a total of £25,993 in restricted funds, compared to £80,916 received in 2024.
Smallwood Trust’s Women’s Urgent Support Fund (funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and distributed by Smallwood Trust) provided a restricted grant to support the Women Transcend Abound Lead service, funding a part-time Advocacy Support Worker and volunteers to deliver our warmer hub and essential food and household goods service for women experiencing poverty. The grant is enabling access to culturally appropriate African foods, everyday staples and hygiene essentials, alongside warm hub sessions providing a hot meal, fuel support advice, and welfare guidance.
Heart of England Community Foundation (funded by IM Properties) provided a restricted grant for Thrive Together, a community-led project supporting health and wellbeing by strengthening connection and cohesion in St Michael’s, Coventry. The project is delivering monthly wellbeing workshops and health awareness activities, peer support and coffee mornings, intercultural community events, a volunteer buddy scheme, shared creative/skills activities, and local communications (noticeboard/newsletter) to keep residents informed and involved.
Citizen Housing provided a restricted grant to support older residents in Hillfields through regular befriending sessions and a welcoming networking space for tea, coffee, conversation and mutual support. The funding is helping reduce isolation, build friendships, and improve wellbeing by keeping people connected to their community.
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Description | £ | £ |
| SMALLWOOD TRUST WUSF SMALLWOOD | 39,517 | |
| HEART OF ENGLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 3,000 | 9,916 |
| CITIZEN HOUSING | 3,000 | |
| SPORTS ENGLAND | 15,000 | |
| PHOENIX WAY GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDRE CYP 24 |
50,000 | |
| EVESON TRUST | 6,000 | |
| OTHERS | 14,110 | |
| Total | 45,517 | 95,026 |
3. Income from Investments
| Analysis Interest income Total |
Total funds 2024 £ 114.49 |
|---|---|
| 114.49 |
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4. Expenditure on Raising Funds
| Analysis Rent collection, property repairs and maintenance charges Total Support Costs |
Unrestricted funds £ 32,819.65 32,819.65 - 32,819.65 |
Restricted funds £ 13,000.00 13,000.00 - 13,000.00 |
Total funds 2025 £ 45,819.65 45,819.65 - 45,819.65 |
Total funds 2024 £ 48,912.73 48,912.73 - |
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| 48,912.73 |
Expenditure on raising funds of £45,819.65 ( 2024 : £48,912.73) relates to premises costs comprising rent, property repairs, maintenance and associated charges.
The premises are used to facilitate fundraising activities, including community events and income-generating functions which support the charity’s wider charitable objectives.
5. Expenditure on Charitable Activities
| Analysis Bank charges Charity management & administration Charity running cost Donations Advertising and marketing Legal/professional fees Staf costs Total Support Costs |
Unrestricted funds £ 2,033.80 24,210.37 52,118.17 3,742.00 601.58 6,995.98 5,973.59 95,675.49 2,000.00 97,675.49 |
Restricted funds £ - 201.75 19,307.87 100.00 607.09 4,749.50 24,423.36 49,389.57 - 49,389.57 |
Total funds 2025 £ 2,033.80 24,412.12 71,426.04 3,842.00 1,208.67 11,745.48 30,396.95 145,065.06 2,000.00 147,065.06 |
Total funds 2024 £ 1,241.09 19,154.27 62,023.42 2,788.03 1,128.21 8,540.20 32,907.05 127,782.27 - |
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| 127,782.27 |
Expenditure on charitable activities of £145,065.06 ( 2024 : £127,782.27) represents the costs incurred in delivering the charity’s objectives, including the advancement of the Christian faith, relief of hardship, community integration support and wellbeing programmes.
Programme delivery costs include:
- Support and governance costs include insurance, professional fees and administrative costs necessary to support the charity’s operations. Training, travel and communication expenses Venue hire and session delivery cost Volunteer-related costs Youth and family support activities Community outreach and integration services Worship services and ministry activities
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6. Support Costs
| Analysis Support Costs Governance Costs Accountants fees 7. Other Expenditure Analysis Unrestricted funds £ Depreciation Charge for the Year - Plant & Machinery 649.00 Depreciation Charge for the Year - Fixtures & Fittings 3,980.00 Total 4,629.00 8. Tangible Fixed Assets 8.1 Cost or valuation At 01 October 2024 Additions Disposals Revaluations Transfers At 30 September 2025 8.2 Depreciation and impairments At 01 October 2024 Charge for the year Disposals Revaluations Transfers At 30 September 2025 8.3 Net book value At 01 October 2024 At 30 September 2025 |
Restricted funds £ 5,117.00 2,715.00 7,832.00 |
Total funds 2025 £ 5,766.00 6,695.00 |
Total funds 2025 £ 5,766.00 6,695.00 |
Total funds 2025 £ 2,000.00 |
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| 2,000.00 | ||||||
| Total funds 2024 £ 1,563.00 2,715.00 |
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| 12,461.00 | 4,278.00 | |||||
| Fixtures & Fittings £ 18,100.00 26,535.41 - - - 44,635.41 5,430.00 6,695.00 - - - 12,125.00 12,670.00 32,510.41 |
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| 6,699.35 | ||||||
| 1,726.00 1,242.00 (1,726.00) - - |
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| 1,242.00 | ||||||
| 4,524.00 | ||||||
| 5,457.35 |
7. Other Expenditure
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9. Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Other debtors Total |
Total funds 2025 £ 44,524.00 44,524.00 |
Total funds 2024 £ 9,910.00 |
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| 9,910.00 |
The debtor balance relates to an unrestricted grant of £25,000 and restricted income of £19,524 that had been formally offered in writing but had not been received at the reporting date and has been recognised in alignment with the charity’s income recognition policy.
10. Cash at bank and in hand
| 10. Cash at bank and in hand | |
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| Total funds 2025 £ Cash at bank and in hand 17,845.52 Total 17,845.52 11. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Total funds 2025 £ Other creditors 3,200.00 Total 3,200.00 12. Creditors: Amounts falling due after one year Total funds 2025 £ Other creditors 8,321.00 Total 8,321.00 |
Total funds 2024 £ 31,278.00 |
| 31,278.00 | |
| Total funds 2024 £ 1,200.00 |
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| 1,200.00 | |
| Total funds 2024 £ 10,807.00 |
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| 10,807.00 |
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13. Charity funds
13.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period
| Fund names Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses Fund balances carried forward £ £ £ £ £ £ Unrestricted funds 1,685.39 187,074.99 135,124.14 - - 53,636.24 Restricted funds 44,689.61 60,712.00 70,221.57 - - 35,180.04 Total 46,375.00 247,786.99 205,345.71 - - 88,816.28 13.2 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period Fund names Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses Fund balances carried forward £ £ £ £ £ £ Unrestricted funds 2,696.73 94,745.49 95,756.83 - - 1,685.39 Restricted funds 34,879.27 95,026.51 85,216.17 - - 44,689.61 Total 37,576.00 189,772.00 180,973.00 - - 46,375.00 |
Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses Fund balances carried forward £ £ £ £ £ £ 1,685.39 187,074.99 135,124.14 - - 53,636.24 44,689.61 60,712.00 70,221.57 - - 35,180.04 |
Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses Fund balances carried forward £ £ £ £ £ £ 1,685.39 187,074.99 135,124.14 - - 53,636.24 44,689.61 60,712.00 70,221.57 - - 35,180.04 |
Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses Fund balances carried forward £ £ £ £ £ £ 1,685.39 187,074.99 135,124.14 - - 53,636.24 44,689.61 60,712.00 70,221.57 - - 35,180.04 |
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| 46,375.00 247,786.99 205,345.71 - |
- | 88,816.28 | |
| 37,576.00 189,772.00 180,973.00 - |
- | 46,375.00 |
13.2 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period
13.3 Designated funds
The trustees have not designated any unrestricted funds for specific purposes and therefore no designated funds were held at the year end.
14. Transactions with trustees and related parties
14.1 Trustee remuneration and benefits
This year
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity (True or True False)
Last year
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity (True or True False)
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14.2 Trustees' expenses
If the charity has paid trustees expenses for fulfilling their duties, details of such transactions should be provided in this note. If there are no transactions to report, please enter “True” in the box below. If there are transactions to report, please enter 'False'.
| No trustee expenses have been incurred (True or False) | False | ||
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| Type of expenses reimbursed | This year £ |
Last year £ |
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| Training | 850.00 | 315.00 | |
| Subsistence and Travel | 884.40 | 1,008.00 | |
| Total | 1,734.4 | 1,323.00 | |
| Please provide the number of trustees reimbursed | |||
| for expenses or who had expenses paid by the | 2 | 2 | |
| charity |
14.3 Transaction(s) with related parties
Please give details of any transaction undertaken by (or on behalf of) the charity in which a related party has a material interest, including where funds have been held as agent for related parties. If there are no such transactions, please enter true in the box provided.
This year
| There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period (True or False) |
True |
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| Last year | |
| There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period (True or False) |
True |
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15. Additional Disclosures
Contribution Made by Volunteers
Volunteers made an essential contribution to the work of Eglise Armée des Vainqueurs throughout the year. They supported weekly worship services, church events, and outreach activities, and assisted in delivering programmes including Alpha 2 Omega, Integrate, WTAL, YANA, Step-Up and Excel, and the YCC Youth Club.
Volunteers welcomed participants, assisted session leads, provided befriending and mentoring support, helped with food parcel distribution and warm hub sessions, supported SEND families, and contributed to administration and event coordination. Their language skills, cultural understanding, and commitment strengthened community trust and enabled the charity to reach and support more beneficiaries.
In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the value of volunteer time has not been recognised in the financial statements.
Staff Costs and Related Disclosures
The charity had no employees during the year ended 30th September 2025. Accordingly, no wages, salaries, employer’s National Insurance contributions, pension contributions or other employee benefits were incurred during the reporting period.
The charity engaged four project workers and two sessional respite carers on a self-employed contractual basis. Payments made under these arrangements are included within charitable activities as programme delivery costs ( Note 5. ). No employer’s National Insurance or pension contributions were incurred.
No redundancy or termination payments were made during the year.
No staff were employed through related parties during the reporting period.
The average number of employees during the year was nil.
As the charity had no employees, there were no employee benefits exceeding £60,000 in the year.
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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/10/2024 Period start date To 30/09/2025 Period end date
Charity name: Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs
Charity registration number: 1110970
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of the Christian faith, both within the UK and overseas, by the establishment and/or support of bible schools and by such other exclusively charitable means as the trustees shall from time to time determine. The relief of poverty hardship and distress among Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Migrants of French speaking African origin, who are residing in the UK, by the provision advice, information and counselling services on welfare benefits, housing matters, personal and financial matters, community services and health issues. The provision, in the interests of social welfare, of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation among members of the French speaking African community within the West Midlands area. To promote and advance the Christian faith setting up school of bible and training servants and by giving support and assistance to Christians and non-Christians living in the UK and worldwide. To preserve and protect the physical and mental health of African Refugees woman and their dependants and help them integrate fully in British society. To advance the education and training of Refugees women and their dependants in need thereof so as to advance them in life and assist them in their rehabilitation within a new community. |
| To advance the education of the public in general about the issues relating to refugees and asylum-seekers. |
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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 |
Advancement of the Christian faith We ran weekly, in-person Praise and Worship Fellowship Services every Sunday. Alongside this, we held weekly Bible Teaching and Study sessions and weekly Intercession Services, which supported spiritual growth, strengthened faith, and encouraged personal wellbeing. During the year, we delivered quarterly Prayer Marathons and hosted additional gatherings such as the Catch the Fire Conference. Our annual programme included key events such as the Convention of Trumpets, the women’s retreat, cross-over nights, a thanksgiving praise and worship day, Youth Sundays, and Women’s Month. We also organised community-facing activities including a community barbeque and evangelism outreach. Relief of poverty, hardship and distress Through our Alpha 2 Omega programme, we provided tailored one-to-one employment support, including career guidance, CV support, and practical help with job applications. We also delivered entrepreneurship workshops, both online and in person, helping participants build skills, confidence, and a clearer pathway toward sustainable work and improved financial stability. Our Integrate service supported migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees through regular drop-in sessions, befriending coffee mornings, and integration advice clinics. We offered practical guidance and signposting to essential services such as housing support, healthcare, education, and local provisions. This reduced hardship, improved access to support, and helped people feel more connected and less isolated. Through the Women Transcend Abound Lead (WTAL) programme, we supported disadvantaged women and SEND families through networking opportunities, wellbeing and mental health retreats, upskilling sessions, craft activities, and one-to-one mentoring. We also provided practical help through food parcel distribution, warm hub sessions, and advocacy support, including guidance with forms, appointments, and accessing local services. In addition, we delivered physical wellbeing sessions and pamper days to reduce stress, improve confidence, and strengthen emotional wellbeing. Overall, these activities reduced |
isolation, eased immediate hardship, and helped women and families feel supported, equipped, and more stable. Through the YCC Youth Club, we engaged young people in structured indoor sports, debate nights, music activities, and community events. By providing safe spaces and consistent positive activities, we helped young people build resilience, improve confidence, and develop healthier routines and peer relationships. Provision of facilities for recreation in the interests of social welfare We provided Coventry residents with access to a community centre where people took part in leisure, learning, and networking activities. This created regular opportunities for local people to meet, build relationships, and strengthen community cohesion. Within this provision, we delivered inclusive play sessions, enrichment activities, and physical health workshops for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We also offered dedicated physical exercise sessions for SEND families, promoting wellbeing while providing respite and support for families facing additional pressures. Preserving and protecting physical and mental health. We ran workshops and support activities that addressed issues affecting both physical and mental health, with a particular focus on families experiencing disadvantage and SEND-related challenges. We also supported older people through befriending services, helping to reduce loneliness and improve dayto-day wellbeing. Through the You Are Not Alone (YANA) programme, we provided individual counselling, listening ear support, wellbeing circles, peer-to-peer support, group guidance, and online wellbeing workshops. These activities offered a safe and welcoming environment for people experiencing emotional distress or mental health challenges. Participants were able to talk openly, feel supported, build resilience, and access early help before issues escalated. Through Step-Up and Excel, we delivered physical exercise sessions tailored for SEND families. These sessions supported fitness and wellbeing, reduced stress, and created positive opportunities for families to connect with others who understood their experiences. The programme also provided valuable
| respite and encouraged healthier routines at home. Advancing education and training We delivered coaching, mentoring, and extra- curricular opportunities for families, children, and young people. This included support linked to learning and exam preparation, as well as structured youth activities such as debate, talent showcases, competitions, and enrichment trips that broadened horizons and encouraged positive ambition. Through the YCC Youth Club, we ran an Arts Mentorship programme that gave young people practical training in photography, videography, sound production, and podcasting. Participants strengthened creative and technical ability, improved teamwork and communication, and grew in confidence. For many, it opened up new aspirations and helped them consider further learning and future careers in the creative industries. Through Step-Up and Excel, we supported the wider development of SEND children and their families. We delivered structured cooking sessions that built independence and social skills, encouraging communication and teamwork in a supportive setting. Our homework club provided a calm, focused space for children to complete schoolwork, improving engagement, study habits, and academic confidence. We also promoted healthier lifestyles through physical activities that encouraged regular movement and exercise, supporting both mental wellbeing and physical fitness. Taken together, these activities strengthened inclusion, reduced isolation, and improved overall wellbeing for SEND families. Across all of these services, we worked to relieve hardship, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful opportunities that supported people to thrive spiritually, socially, emotionally, and practically. |
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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 of Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when planning and delivering the charity’s work. They considered this guidance throughout the year to ensure the charity’s activities were carried out in line with its charitable purposes and provided clear benefit to the public. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs does not provide grants to the public nor to other organisations, therefore we don’t have a grant making policy. |
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| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs has not made any social investment or program related to investment, and therefore does not have such policy. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers made a vital contribution across our six services throughout the year. They supported delivery by welcoming participants, helping with set-up and refreshments, assisting session leads, and providing practical help such as signposting, follow-up, and basic administration. Volunteers also helped at community events and outreach activities, supported drop-ins and befriending sessions, assisted with food parcels and warm hub activities where needed, and helped create safe, positive spaces for women, young people, and SEND families. Their time, commitment, and lived experience helped us reach more people, run sessions consistently, and strengthen community connection and wellbeing. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Over the past year, EAV reached over 1,100 individuals directly, with a wider reach of over 3,000 people across all of our services, activities, and community provisions. We made a clear and lasting difference to disadvantaged individuals, children, young people, and families experiencing poverty, hardship, and distress, with a strong focus on improved mental health, physical wellbeing, social inclusion, education, and economic empowerment. Through the Alpha 2 Omega programme, over 200 people received tailored employment support, helping many progress into jobs, training, or entrepreneurship. Our Integrate programme supported over 70 migrant and refugee families through drop-in advice clinics and befriending events, reducing isolation and supporting smoother integration. One older participant shared, |
“Before joining Integrate, I was extremely lonely and had no one to talk to. Now, I have made friends and feel part of a community again. It has changed my life.” We also provided immediate hardship support through food and essential parcel distributions, shopping vouchers, and a welcoming Warm Hub, helping households meet basic needs and reduce financial pressure. In addition, we introduced physical activity sessions for SEND families, supporting over 40 families to improve health, reduce stress, and strengthen family relationships. Through YANA, we provided wellbeing and counselling support that helped young people build resilience and improve mental wellbeing, while our Arts Mentorship and education support activities developed skills, confidence, and aspirations through photography, videography, sound-making, podcasting, cooking sessions, and homework support. Beyond individual outcomes, our work brought wider benefits by strengthening community cohesion, reducing loneliness, and helping families access early support before challenges escalated. We also shared learning and good practice with partners and funders including Phoenix Way and the Lloyds Bank Foundation, as well as local and regional community organisations and services across Coventry and the West Midlands, helping to improve referral pathways, inclusive practice, and youth engagement across the wider community.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Over the past year, EAV made a measurable and lasting difference to disadvantaged individuals, children, young people, and families experiencing poverty, hardship, and distress. We reached over 1,100 individuals directly, with a wider reach of over 3,000 people across all of our services, events, and community provision, and over 75% of our beneficiaries were French speakers from African and Caribbean nations. Our support improved mental health, physical wellbeing, social inclusion, education, and economic empowerment, reducing crisis pressures while supporting longer-term stability. Key Achievements Employment and Skills Development Through Alpha 2 Omega, over 200 |
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individuals strengthened employability and confidence through tailored job and skills support. Many progressed into employment or training, and others moved toward selfemployment or launching small businesses, improving financial stability and independence. Support for Migrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers Through Integrate, over 70 families experienced improved access to essential services and stronger social connection, reducing isolation and supporting smoother settlement in the UK. One older participant shared, “Before joining Integrate, I was extremely lonely and had no one to talk to. Now, I have made friends and feel part of a community again. It has changed my life.” Relief of Hardship through Practical Support Through WTAL, we engaged 390 women and reduced immediate financial pressure while supporting longer-term stability. 76 women received one-to-one advocacy support to navigate benefits, housing, documentation and referrals, 104 accessed Warm Hub support, and 92 received both food parcels and essential items or vouchers. While uptake in exercise and energy advice sessions was lower than expected, outcomes for participants were strong, with women reporting they felt more connected, supported, and more confident in managing hardship. Our wellbeing offer remained important, with around 45 women taking part in exercise and creative sessions. In practical terms, this period enabled the distribution of around 257 individual female essential items, around 262 food parcels, around 180 essential parcel or voucher packs, and the serving of around 550 warm meals, helping women and families stay safe, nourished and supported. Advancement in Health and Wellbeing SEND families reported improved wellbeing and reduced stress through Step-Up and Excel, with over 40 families benefiting from regular physical activity that strengthened routines and family bonds. Through YANA, young people were supported to manage emotional distress earlier, build resilience, and improve mental wellbeing, helping them feel more stable and hopeful. Education and Creative Development We continued Arts Mentorship through the
| YCC Youth Club, supporting 60 young people to build skills in photography, videography, sound-making, and podcasting. Homework support and structured youth development activities also improved engagement, learning habits, and confidence. Strengthening Communities and Expanding our Mission EAV strengthened community cohesion by creating a safer, more welcoming environment for people who often felt excluded or anxious, particularly those affected by hostile immigration rhetoric. We tightened premises security and access arrangements so beneficiaries felt safer when attending. Our church community also grew internationally, establishing new branches across Asia and Central Africa, while an increase in regular donors strengthened sustainability and supported continued delivery and growth. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | For this accounting period, we have raised funds through donations & legacies, and grants from: - Lloyds Bank Foundation - Heart of England Community Foundation - Postcode Local Trust - Smallwood Trust - Citizen Housing |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other (Plans for Future Periods) |
Over the next year, Église Armée des Vainqueurs (EAV) will strengthen our role as a community anchor organisation, supporting children, young people and families, particularly those from migrant, refugee and low-income backgrounds, through practical help, wellbeing support and positive pathways into education, employment and community life. Alongside our community services, we will continue to support the Body of Christ by helping believers build a strong, growing relationship with Jesus Christ, keeping the Gospel and discipleship at the centre of all we do. Key priorities for the next year: • Reduce hardship and improve stability for families and women by |
continuing our essential support, including a warm hub, food parcels and access to basic items, so households can meet immediate needs with dignity. • Strengthen women’s support (WTAL) with a stronger focus on financial hardship support, advocacy, wellbeing and practical guidance—helping women navigate services, access entitlements, and overcome barriers affecting their family life. • Increase SEND-inclusive provision by improving accessibility across activities, strengthening family engagement, and providing tailored support to ensure children and young people with additional needs can participate safely and consistently. • Expand safe, structured opportunities for children and young people through mentoring, creative arts, sports and leadership activities that build confidence, routines, resilience and positive peer relationships. • Improve employability and skills pathways through digital inclusion, training, volunteering and progression routes into education, employment or enterprise. • Strengthen delivery quality and safeguarding through consistent monitoring and evaluation, supervision, and ongoing staff/volunteer development. • New programmes or projects planned Monthly SEND Youth Club: • launching a regular SEND youth club with adapted activities, social connection and confidence building, offering a consistent and safe space for SEND children and young people and support for their families. • Year-round family and SENDinclusive trips: maintaining consistent trips and positive experiences throughout the year to reduce isolation, strengthen family bonds and build community belonging, with accessible planning and support for SEND families. • Enhanced WTAL programme: developing a stronger blend of peer support, wellbeing sessions, practical hardship support and
| structured advocacy/signposting for | |
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| women. | |
| • | Ongoing warm hub and food parcel |
| provision: continuing regular warm | |
| hub sessions and food parcel | |
| support as a safety net, alongside | |
| guidance and referrals to help | |
| families move towards longer-term | |
| stability. | |
| • | Expanded youth development |
| provision: continuing structured | |
| mentoring, leadership development | |
| and positive activities that support | |
| progression and reduce risk of harm. | |
| Spiritual support and church programmes: | |
| EAV will continue to support the Body of | |
| Christ | by equipping believers to build a |
| strong, growing relationship with Christ | |
| through prayer, biblical teaching, | |
| discipleship and pastoral care. We will | |
| continue annual programmes that | |
| strengthen households, such as couples’ | |
| programmes, family teaching series, | |
| parenting support, youth discipleship and | |
| faith formation, while maintaining | |
| evangelism and outreach to share the | |
| Gospel and invite the wider community to | |
| encounter Jesus Christ. | |
| Funding and development goals: | |
| • | Secure multi-year funding to |
| stabilise delivery, retain skilled staff, | |
| and expand core provision, | |
| particularly women’s hardship and | |
| advocacy support, warm hub/food | |
| parcels, and SEND activities. | |
| • | Invest in staff and volunteer training, |
| including safeguarding refreshers, | |
| trauma-informed practice, SEND | |
| awareness, advocacy skills, | |
| boundaries/confidentiality, and | |
| monitoring & evaluation to improve | |
| quality and consistency. | |
| • | Strengthen organisational capacity |
| through improved monitoring, | |
| evaluation and reporting systems, | |
| volunteer recruitment and | |
| progression, and stronger referral | |
| pathways with local partners. | |
| • | Explore establishing a social |
| enterprise to diversify income and | |
| reduce reliance on grants, helping | |
| create a more sustainable funding | |
| model that can protect core services | |
| and support long-term growth. |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the year end, the charity held total funds of £88,816.28 (2024: £46,375.00). During the year, the charity generated a surplus of £42,441.28. The trustees are satisfied that the charity has adequate reserves to meet its ongoing obligations and consider the charity to be a going concern. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity’s reserves policy is to maintain unrestricted free reserves equivalent to three months of core operating costs. Reserves are held to ensure continuity of services if income reduces or is delayed, and to meet essential running costs of the centre such as lease charges, utilities, insurance, and basic maintenance. They also provide a contingency for unexpected expenditure, including urgent repairs or security-related needs. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £88,816.28 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The trustees have given due consideration to the charity’s financial position, cashflow forecasts and anticipated funding pipeline, and are satisfied that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. During the year, the charity experienced increased premises and utility costs, alongside continued growth in demand for its services. In response, the trustees implemented a range of prudent measures to safeguard the charity’s financial resilience. These included enhanced budget monitoring, tighter control of discretionary expenditure, prioritisation of essential charitable activities, obtaining better value from suppliers, and taking practical steps to improve efficiency and manage utility and building-related costs. The charity continues to receive income from donations, members’ contributions and grant funding. In order to strengthen longer-term sustainability and reduce financial risk, the trustees reviewed and refreshed the charity’s fundraising approach, strengthened donor engagement, and actively pursued external grants and longer-term funding opportunities. The trustees have also continued to consider opportunities to diversify income, including through the exploration of social enterprise activity, with |
the aim of reducing reliance on grant funding over time. Having reviewed the charity’s reserves position, forecast income, anticipated expenditure and wider funding prospects, the trustees are satisfied that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis. The trustees remain confident in the charity’s ability to continue operating and to meet its charitable objectives over the next 12 months.
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The principal sources of funds for the charity are its members, donors and grants from trusts and foundations. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The charity does not currently have any investment; therefore, the charity does not current hold any investment or social investment policies |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The principal risks currently facing the charity include the ongoing challenge of sustaining the core running costs of our community centre, including lease charges, building maintenance, repairs, and rising utility bills. In particular, higher electricity costs and wider inflationary pressures have continued to place strain on our operational budget. At the same time, we have been progressing improvements to the premises to strengthen safety and make parts of the building more accessible, which has been necessary for service quality but has also increased cost pressure and required careful prioritisation of spend. A further major risk remains the growing demand for support linked to the cost-of- living crisis. More households have required emergency and practical help, increasing the risk that demand may outpace available income and capacity. Volunteer availability has continued to be a challenge, as some volunteers have taken on additional paid work to manage their own living costs, resulting in fewer hours available for delivery and increasing pressure on a smaller core team. We have also continued to face external risks linked to the wider social climate, including safety concerns and threats connected to negative rhetoric towards migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. This has |
required ongoing attention to security, safeguarding, and staff and volunteer wellbeing, and carries both operational and reputational risk if not actively managed. Trustees have continued to mitigate these risks through tighter financial monitoring and budgeting, active fundraising and grant applications, strengthening donor engagement, cost-control measures (including reducing energy usage where possible), volunteer recruitment and retention actions, and maintaining robust safeguarding, security, and risk management procedures to protect beneficiaries, volunteers, and the organisation. Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Charity |
| 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 | Current trustees elect incoming trustees |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | - Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults - Equality and Diversity - Volunteering - Complaints Handling - Finance Policy - Health and Safety -GDPR |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Chair: Deborah K Lwabeya Secretary: Lorraine M M Moli Treasurer: Furcy Mbung Trustee: Mackson Makiese Trustee: Augustine Akumah EAV Church Members Our Network: - Coventry City Council |
| - Warwickshire County Council - Sana’a Ya Leo CIC - Maya and Co. Solicitors - The Law Partnership solicitors - Coventry Voluntary Action - Warwickshire Community and Voluntary Action - Assemblies of God - Empowerment Ministry Foundation - The Highlife Centre - Christian Life Ministry Church - Faithways International - AFRICAN FRENCH SPEAKING COMMUNITY SUPPORT - Xpressive Arts - Faithway Global - First Love Centre UK - Sydney Stringer School - Moat House Leisure Centre - Victory Pavilion Ministry - Empowered Coventry African Women’s Group CIC |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
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| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Eglise Armee des Vainqueurs EAV |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1110970 |
| Charity’s principal address | 50 Freehold Street Coventry CV1 5BH |
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 (if any) |
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| Deborah K Lwabeya |
Chair | Whole Year | Current Trustee of the Charity |
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| Furcy Mbung | Treasurer | Whole Year | Current Trustee of the Charity |
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| Lorraine M M M Moli |
Secretary | Whole Year | Current Trustee of the Charity |
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| Mackson Makiese | Trustee | February 2025 | Current Trustee of the Charity |
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| Augustine Akuma | Trustee | January2025 | Current Trustee of the charity |
– 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 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
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Financial | Tolu Oladele | 61 Bridge Street Kingston HR5 3DJ |
| Legal | Maya Ali | 434 Foleshill Road, Coventry, CV6 5JX |
| 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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 25 February 2026 ~~[B][e]~~