## **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** |1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20|**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** 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