Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1st April 2021 To: 31st March 2022
Charity name: Nia Children’s Foundation
Charity registration number: 1135226
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 prevention or relief of poverty in Africa by providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. |
| 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 |
Our primary activity has been the management of the feeding programme at the two schools we support. Our secondary activity has been providing support to young girls with menstrual hygiene and stationary/exercise books to support the return to school after Covid. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We can confirm that the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We allocate a majority of our funds on the feeding programme. We allocate a small percentage of our funds on projects that will benefit the health and well being of the children in our schools. |
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 | The main achievement of the charity has been the food programme; providing breakfast and lunch daily during term time. The children are well fed, healthy and have energy to study. Other projects we have worked on throughout the year include: 1. Menstrual hygiene project – this project involved providing young girls with reusable sanitary pads to provide a safe and infection free experience. The girls can now come to school without fear and worry, and feel comfortable. 2. Exercise books/stationary – We provided the schools with new writing and maths books, and stationary to be able to give the children the tools they need to be able to learn effectively. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Charities financial position (cash balance) at the end of the period 31stMarch 2022 is £73,588.68. Please refer to annual accounts. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charities policy on holding funds is to ensure it holds at least two years of budgeted funds, due to the small size of the charity and voluntary time of the trustees to fundraise. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | As per above |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The main source of funds are from individual and corporate donors, as well as some fundraising events. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The charity holds all funds in GBP. No investments outside cash are made. |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The main risks include: - Loss of key individual and corporate donors - Fluctuation in the KES to GBP rate - Rising cost of food supplies in Kenya - Political uncertainty in Kenya - Exceptional circumstances including Covid |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Governing Document |
| 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 | Nomination/interviewed by Board of Trustees |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Nia Children’s Foundation |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1135226 |
| Charity’s principal address | Flat 36 Wye Gardens Fryers Lane High Wycombe HP12 3DU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shezmin Madhani | Trustee | 1stMarch 2010 until present |
Board of Trustees | |
| Sadrudin Madhani | Trustee | 1stMarch 2015 until present |
Board of Trustees | |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Shezmin Madhani | Sadrudin Madhani | |
Trustee |
Trustee | |
| 20thAugust 2022 | ||
| 20thAugust 2022 |
NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
| Notes INCOME Events and appeals 1 Gift Aid tax refunds Donations Restaurant scheme LESS EXPENDITURE Grants and Donations 2 (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME CAPITAL ACCOUNT At 31 March 2021 At 31 March 2022 |
2022 £ 0 1,861 27,350 0 29,212 20,269 8,942 64,646 73,589 |
2021 £ 0 2,012 27,286 0 |
|---|---|---|
| 29,297 21,417 |
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| 7,881 56,766 |
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| 64,646 |
The annexed notes on page 3 form part of these accounts
Page 1
NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2022
| Notes 2022 £ Capital Account 73,589 Represented by: Cash - at Bank 73,589 The annexed notes on page 3 form part of these accounts Shezmin Madhani……………… Trustee- Shezmin Madhani Trustee-Sadrudin Madhani ……………………….2022 ……………………………..2022 |
2021 £ 64,646 |
|---|---|
| 64,646 |
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NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
| 1 EVENTS AND APPEALS Golf Khaliya Collection boxes Mehfil event Individual/Corporate Donations Gift Aid Restaurant Scheme Skydive Sonia & Stuart Triathalon Erwann Cycle Mount Kenya Rahima event Arshdeep dance event Royds Quiz Aliyah Kassam Ian Marathon 2 DONATIONS Food for children Education Other items 3 ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES Bank charges Website maintenance Just Giving Fee Refund |
2022 2021 £ £ 27,350 27,286 1,861 2,012 29,212 29,297 16,647 21,054 0 0 3,258 0 19,906 21,054 15 104 258 259 108 0 -18 0 363 363 |
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NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
EXAMINERS'S REPORT
We have examined the books of the Nia Childrens Foundation, registered charity no.1135226 for the year ended 31 March 2022 and certify that the attached Income and Expenditure Account together with the Balance Sheet are in accordance therewith
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43 (2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:
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h examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act,
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h to follow procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act), and
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h to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of the Independent Examiner's Statement
Our 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 the seeking of 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 Statement
The trustees have prepared the accounts & trustees report.
In connection with our examination, no matter have come to our attention :
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(1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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h to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and
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h to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act
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have not been met; or
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(2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Dated:
Euro Ashfords (UK) Ltd 2nd Floor 39 Ludgate Hill London, EC4M 7JN
NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
| Notes INCOME Events and appeals 1 Gift Aid tax refunds Donations Restaurant scheme LESS EXPENDITURE Grants and Donations 2 (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME CAPITAL ACCOUNT At 31 March 2021 At 31 March 2022 |
2022 £ 0 1,861 27,350 0 29,212 20,269 8,942 64,646 73,589 |
2021 £ 0 2,012 27,286 0 |
|---|---|---|
| 29,297 21,417 |
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| 7,881 56,766 |
||
| 64,646 |
The annexed notes on page 3 form part of these accounts
Page 1
NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2022
| Notes 2022 £ Capital Account 73,589 Represented by: Cash - at Bank 73,589 The annexed notes on page 3 form part of these accounts Shezmin Madhani……………… Trustee- Shezmin Madhani Trustee-Sadrudin Madhani ……………………….2022 ……………………………..2022 |
2021 £ 64,646 |
|---|---|
| 64,646 |
Page 2
NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
| 1 EVENTS AND APPEALS Golf Khaliya Collection boxes Mehfil event Individual/Corporate Donations Gift Aid Restaurant Scheme Skydive Sonia & Stuart Triathalon Erwann Cycle Mount Kenya Rahima event Arshdeep dance event Royds Quiz Aliyah Kassam Ian Marathon 2 DONATIONS Food for children Education Other items 3 ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES Bank charges Website maintenance Just Giving Fee Refund |
2022 2021 £ £ 27,350 27,286 1,861 2,012 29,212 29,297 16,647 21,054 0 0 3,258 0 19,906 21,054 15 104 258 259 108 0 -18 0 363 363 |
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NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
EXAMINERS'S REPORT
We have examined the books of the Nia Childrens Foundation, registered charity no.1135226 for the year ended 31 March 2022 and certify that the attached Income and Expenditure Account together with the Balance Sheet are in accordance therewith
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43 (2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:
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h examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act,
-
h to follow procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act), and
-
h to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of the Independent Examiner's Statement
Our 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 the seeking of 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 Statement
The trustees have prepared the accounts & trustees report.
In connection with our examination, no matter have come to our attention :
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(1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
-
h to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and
-
h to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act
-
have not been met; or
-
(2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Dated:
Euro Ashfords (UK) Ltd 2nd Floor 39 Ludgate Hill London, EC4M 7JN