2025-03-31-accounts - Nia Children's Foundation

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2024 To 31[st] March 2025

Charity name: Nia Children’s Foundation

Charity registration number: 1135226

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
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. During the year we have also supported; • The provision of educational materials including books and stationery • Celebration of milestone events such as birthdays
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.

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 charity's main achievement has been its food programme, providing on average 2 meals per day to c.800 children and school staff, during term time. For many, this is their only meal of the day, making the programme vital in preventing malnutrition among students. The charity has also provided financial and logistical support for educational materials and milestone celebrations, including birthday parties and sweet treats.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	As of 31st March 2025, the charity's cash balance is £90,120.89. Refer to annual accounts for details.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The charity’s policy on holding funds is to maintain at least two years of budgeted funds, considering the charity's size and the trustees' voluntary effort in fundraising. The covid pandemic and the changing methods by which donors choose and contribute to charities highlight the need for maintaining a stable medium-term reserve fund.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	Two years of budgeted funds
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	Not applicable
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	Not applicable
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	None

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
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

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
Shezmin Madhani	Trustee	1stMarch 2010 until present	Board of Trustees
Sadrudin Madhani	Trustee	1stMarch 2015 until present	Board of Trustees
Duncan	Mahangilu	1stApril 2023 until present	Board of Trustees
Sabrina Walji	Trustee	1stApril 2023 until present	Board of Trustees

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name Not applicable

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
Not applicable

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details Not applicable

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	Shezmin Madhani	Sabrina Walji
	Shezmin Madhani	Sabrina Walji
	Trustee	Trustee
	27thOctober 2025
	27thOctober 2025

NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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 2024 At 31 March 2025	2025 0 2,321.00 31,456 33,777.00 15,848.00 17,929.00 72,193 90,122		2024 £ 0 1,383 18,312 0
			19,695 17,184
			2,511 69,682
			72,193

The annexed notes on page 3 form part of these accounts

Page 1

NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025

	Notes	2025	2024
		£	£
Capital Account		90,122	72,193
Represented by:
Cash - at Bank		90,122	72,193
	The annexed notes on page 3
	form part of these accounts
Shezmin Madhani………………
Trustee- Shezmin Madhani	Trustee-Sadrudin	Madhani
……………………….2025	……………………………..2025
Trustee- Sabrina Walji	Trustee-		Duncan Mahangilu
……………………….2025	……………………….2025

Page 2

NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

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	2025 £ 31,456.00 2,321.00 33,777.00 15,330.00 - - 15,330.00 60.00 242.00 216.00 518.00	2024 £ 18,312 1,383
		19,695
		13,233 0 3,314
		16,547
		50 372 216
		638

Page 3

NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

EXAMINERS'S REPORT

We have examined the books of the Nia Childrens Foundation, registered charity no.1135226 for the year ended 31 March 2025 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:

examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act,
to follow procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act), and
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 :

(1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and
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

NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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 2024 At 31 March 2025	2025 0 2,321.00 31,456 33,777.00 15,848.00 17,929.00 72,193 90,122		2024 £ 0 1,383 18,312 0
			19,695 17,184
			2,511 69,682
			72,193

The annexed notes on page 3 form part of these accounts

Page 1

NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025

	Notes	2025	2024
		£	£
Capital Account		90,122	72,193
Represented by:
Cash - at Bank		90,122	72,193
	The annexed notes on page 3
	form part of these accounts
Shezmin Madhani………………
Trustee- Shezmin Madhani	Trustee-Sadrudin	Madhani
……………………….2025	……………………………..2025
Trustee- Sabrina Walji	Trustee-		Duncan Mahangilu
……………………….2025	……………………….2025

Page 2

NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

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	2025 £ 31,456.00 2,321.00 33,777.00 15,330.00 - - 15,330.00 60.00 242.00 216.00 518.00	2024 £ 18,312 1,383
		19,695
		13,233 0 3,314
		16,547
		50 372 216
		638

Page 3

NIA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

EXAMINERS'S REPORT

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

It is our responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act,
to follow procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act), and
to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.

Basis of the Independent Examiner's Statement

Independent Examiner's Statement

The trustees have prepared the accounts & trustees report.

In connection with our examination, no matter have come to our attention :

(1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and
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