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IN TUNE FOR LIFE

The Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025

Reference and administrative information

Company Name In Tune For Life Company registration number 7391012 (England and Wales) Charity number 1144372 Registered and operational address 6A West Bank London N16 5DG Trustees (and directors): Robert Edwards Kate Welch Andrew Ellner Rachel Baggaley Qabaniso Malewezi Charlotte Walker (CHAIR) Senior operating/management John Mark Nunn Company secretary Robert Edwards Bankers Natwest Bank 6 Amhurst Parade London N16 5AD

1. Structure, governance and management

Governing document

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 30 September 2010 and entered on the Register of Charities by the Charity Commission on 20 October 2011. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association that established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

The Articles of Association were amended by resolution to expand the organisation’s charitable objectives, ahead of registration with the Charity Commission.

In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.

The members of the company are Robert Edwards, John Mark Nunn and Clare Tanton.

Trustees

The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company’s Articles.

Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, at the third and every other Annual General Meeting the directors shall retire from office. Retiring directors are eligible for reelection.

All the trustees appointed are familiar with the work of ITFL. However, they and any new trustees are encouraged to ask questions to familiarise themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates. Trustees are also provided with:

All trustees give their time voluntarily or on a pro bono basis. The trustees have not received any remuneration for any services or the reimbursement of any reasonable expenses during the period.

Management

The day-to-day management of the charity is conducted by the Chief Operating Officer John Mark Nunn and Chair of Trustees Charlotte Walker, with assistance from other members of a pro bono technical team and the Trustees. Major strategic decisions and large expenditures are referred to the Trustees for approval.

Operational structure

Trustee meetings are convened as required.

Related parties

ITFL has not entered into any related party transactions in the year.

ITFL owns the shares in its wholly owned subsidiary, In Tune For Life (Trading) Ltd, which has remained dormant since incorporation and during this period.

Other governance issues

There is a child protection policy in place whereby criminal records bureau checks are required prior to commencement with any work with children.

Currently, as the trustees and the management committee are not working with children, DBS checks have not been required. However, this is monitored continuously.

2. Objectives and activities

Objectives

The Charity’s objects (the Objects) are specifically restricted to the following:

(2) The relief of poverty in particular but not exclusively by:

(a) the provision of financial assistance, technical assistance or business advice or consultancy in order to provide training and employment opportunities for unemployed people in cases of financial or other charitable need through help (i) in setting up their own business, or (ii) to existing businesses; and

(b) the creation of training and employment opportunities by the provision of recording facilities, workspace, buildings, and/or land for use on favourable terms to assist in relieving their need.

Ensuring our work delivers our objectives

We review our aims, objectives and activities each year. This review looks at what we achieved and the outcomes of our work in the previous 12 months. The review looks at the success of each key activity and the benefits they have brought to target groups of beneficiaries. The review also helps us ensure our aim, objectives and activities remained focused on our stated purposes. Reference is made to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aim and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.

Focus of work

Our main objectives for the year were:

Other discrete projects during 2024-5:

3. Achievements and performance

Apart from the work for IOM, this year again saw ITFL’s main focus on the now-longstanding partnership with Baylor University in Malawi.

The Baylor Tingathe project was concluded in this period, with detailed information on the timelines and achievements available through the dedicated project microsite:

This project was expected to take up the majority of ITFL’s capacity for 2-3 years, and it did. It also resulted in modest upgrades of ITFL’s operating infrastructure, with the establishment of shared online workspaces and trials of a new accounting system. The successful work on this project led Baylor to seek ITFL’s cooperation on a new grant proposal (entitled “VS4A”) to develop materials targeted specifically at adolescents in Malawi’s Teen Clubs, to help them face issues with adherence to HIV medication. That grant proposal was successful, and work began in late 2023 and gathered substantial momentum in 202425, building to the point where it took the majority of ITFL’s capacity. Overlap with the last stages of the Tingathe project was minimal.

In the meantime, as ever, ITFL has continued efforts to build and nurture new technical partnerships and seek out new project funding opportunities from a wider range of donors. We also expect to receive continued requests for updates and language adaptations of existing projects as these are implemented and improved.

4. Financial review

Total receipts of funds were £122,420 in the year ended 31 March 2025. Income is detailed in the financial statements.

Our main source of funds in the period was the Baylor/Malawi VS4A project described above.

Even where funds are not forthcoming, ITFL remains in a stable financial position due to the modest financial cushion built up over past years, the lack of overheads not related to projects (and therefore accounted for in project funding), and the work provided by ITFL team members on a volunteer and pro bono basis. This keeps the costs of running ITFL to a minimum. The project team has begun to add a 20% contingency to all project budgets in order to ensure that this cushion is maintained.

ITFL does not hold any material investments.

Reserves policy

It is the policy of ITFL to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (where possible), to ensure it can meet its objectives and obligations. In particular:

Whilst other needs for funds could arise, due to the way ITFL operates, by applying for grants and services provided by the ITFL team members on a volunteer and pro bono basis, the need to hold significant reserves should not arise as ITFL can operate with minimum reserves where required.

The Trustees do not consider a target level of reserves is required but will review the level of reserves on a periodic basis.

At the year-end there were unrestricted funds of £15,920 (and restricted funds of £8,422) that are held to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur. We aim to increase this balance during the year, ahead of the identification of projects or charitable initiatives to invest in.

Funds held as Custodian Trustee

Neither the charity nor its trustees are acting as custodian trustees.

5. Future plans

The Charity plans to continue the activities outlined previously. In particular, plans are developed to focus on:

  1. Continuing work on the VS4A project as per that grant agreement

  2. Continued maintenance of ITFL infrastructure, policies and procedures to levels compliant with those expected of USAID grant partners

  3. Production of additional language versions and regional adaptations of previous animations as/if requested

  4. Continued monitoring and evaluation of all relevant projects and refinement of M&E procedures

  5. Continued efforts to raise funds

  6. Pursuit of further grant opportunities and/or further project-based grant funding in accordance with capacity

  7. Refinement of ITFL’s administrative structures and workplans, mainly in response to the challenges in the funding environment for international public health that have resulted from the actions of the current US administration.

IN TUNE FOR LIFE

REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS / TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

IN TUNE FOR LIFE

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the period ended 31 March 2025

Page
Company Information 3
Report of the Director / Trustee 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7

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COMPANY INFORMATION For the period ended 31 March 2025

DIRECTOR AND TRUSTEE:

Robert Edwards Andrew Ellner Rachel Baggaley Timothy Johnston Qabaniso Malewezi Kate Welch Charlotte Walker Ray Sylvester Lucy Campbell Luke Whittaker

COMPANY SECRETARY: Robert Edwards REGISTERED OFFICE : 6A West Bank London N16 5DG COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 7391012 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1144372

BANKERS :

Natwest Bank 6 Amhurst Parade London N16 5AD

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IN TUNE FOR LIFE

REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS / TRUSTEES For the period ended 31 March 2025

The directors / trustees present their annual report and accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025.

LEGAL STATUS

In Tune For Life is a company limited by guarantee and as such is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. It is also a registered charity. In the event of a winding up the liability of each member is limited to £10.

TRUSTEES

During the period under review, all the trustees for the charity are also the directors of the company under the Companies Act.

Trustees / directors are appointed by the members of the company in general meeting.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY AND REVIEW

The main objects of the company are to preserve and protect good health by the provision of information about issues surrounding various health risks through music animation film and other media. In addition, the company aims to provide relief of poverty in particular but not exclusively by:

(a) the provision of financial assistance, technical assistance or business advice or consultancy in order to provide training and employment opportunities for unemployed people in cases of financial or other charitable need through help: (i) in setting up their own business, or (ii) to existing businesses; and

(b) the creation of training and employment opportunities by the provision of recording facilities, workspace, buildings, and/or land for use on favourable terms to assist in relieving their need.

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS / TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

Company Law requires the directors / trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the income and expenditure of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the directors / trustees are required to

The directors / trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (revised in June 2008) and in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

R Edwards

Robert Edwards – trustee and director

Dated 31 December 2025

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

For the period ended 31 March 2025

Note
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
Incoming Resources
Donations and Grants Receivable
2
Interest Received
Total Incoming Resources
Resources Expended
Project costs
3
Other costs
4
Management and administration of the
charity
Net Incoming Resources
for the Year
5
Fund balances brought forward
at 1 April
Fund balances carried forward
at 31 March 2025 and 2024		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
£
£
£
£
-
122,420
122,420
64,682
-
-
-
-
-
122,420
122,420
64,682
-
117,059
117,059
69,515
-
-
-
-
1,002
-
1,002
880
1,002
117,059
118,061
70,395
(1,002)
5,361
4,359
(5,713)
16,912
3,061
19,973
25,686
15,910
8,422
24,332
19,973

All gains or losses for the above period are included in the Statement of Financial Activities and arise from continuing operations.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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IN TUNE FOR LIFE BALANCE SHEET 31 March 2025

Note
FIXED ASSETS
6
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due
within one year
7
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES:
RESERVES:
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds		 2025
2024
£
£
1
1
24,342
19,973
24,342
19,973
1
1
24,342
19,973
8,422
3,061
15,920
16,912
24,342
19,973

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Robert Edwards –Trustee and director

Approved by the Board on 31 December 2025

The notes form part of these financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the period ended 31 March 2025

1 . ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Accounting

The accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Enterprises (effective April 2008). In preparing the financial statements the company follows best practice as laid down in the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP) as revised in June 2008.

The accounts have been drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the Companies Act 2006.

Grants and Donations Received

These are accounted for on an accruals basis.

2. GRANTS AND DONATIONS RECEIVABLE

2.GRANTS AND DONATIONS RECEIVABLE

.
Grants and donations received
3.PROJECT COSTS
Sub contractor costs
Production costs
4.
OTHER COSTS
Other costs		 2025 2025
£
£
122,420
64,682
122,420
64,682
2025 2024
£ £
117,059
69,515
-
-
117,059
69,515
2025 2024
£ £
-
-
-
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the period ended 31 March 2024 (Continued)

5. NET INCOMING RESOURCES
ET INCOMING RESOURCES 2025
 2024
£ £
This is stated after charging:
Audit fees - -

The preparation of these financial statements has been prepared on a pro- bono basis and they do not require an audit under the Company Act or under the Articles of Association of the company

6. FIXED ASSETS

XED ASSETS
Investment in subsidiary 2025 2024
£
£
1
1
1
1

The investment held is in In Tune For Life (Trading) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of In Tune For Life. It was incorporated on 5 December 2011 and has remained dormant in this period.

7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING

DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Project costs due
Other amounts due		 2025 2024
£
£
-
-
1
1
1
1

8. RELATED ORGANISATIONS

In Tune For Life (Trading) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of In Tune For Life, which has been dormant in this period.

9. SHARE CAPITAL

The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a Share Capital. Each member’s guarantee is limited to £10.

10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

There were no commitments or contingent liabilities at the balance sheet date.

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The Trustees In Tune for Life 6A West Bank London N16 5DG Mr Oliver Bevan 21 Stomiont Road London N6 4 NS 26 January 2026 Independent examiner's report to the trustees of In Tune for Life I report on the accounts of the company forthe year ended 31 March 2025. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law} are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees considerthat an audit is not required forthis year under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examinats'on is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act. follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions of 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 seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an auditand consequently no opinion is given as to whetherthe accounts present a 'lrue and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In con nection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements., to keep accou nting records in accordance with section 386 of the Compan ies Act

2006 to prepare accou nts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accou nting requ irements of section 396 of the Compan ies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accou nting and Reporting by Charities have not been met. or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name: Oliver Bevan, CFA (chartered financial analyst) 21 Stomiont Road London N64 NS zl.ol, £oL