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The Kachin Relief Fund

Our registered address: The Kachin Relief Fund, 107 Beech Road, Bedfont, Feltham, TW14 8AJ, United Kingdom Email: [e-mail], www.kachinrelief.org.uk Charity Registration No. 1148586, Registered in England & Wales

The Kachin Relief Fund – Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 August 2025

The Kachin Relief Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity No. 1148586). It was established in 2011 by members of the Kachin community in the United Kingdom and was officially granted charitable status on 16 August 2012. All trustees are members of the Kachin community residing in the UK and possess strong local networks. This enables the Fund to deliver humanitarian aid swiftly, transparently, and with exceptional efficiency to those most in need.

The Kachin Relief Fund primarily focuses on emergency relief, educational development—including physical education—health, human rights, and advocacy. The trustees establish strategies and approaches for granting funds or aid based on principles of transparency and accountability. Their approach ensures a rapid response, targets areas of greatest need, and avoids placing additional burdens on local partners.

Background

Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has endured one of the world’s longest-running civil wars, with the Kachin people resisting since 1961. After a 17-year ceasefire between the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) and the Burmese regime collapsed in 2011, renewed conflict led to widespread devastation: villages were burned and more than 120,000 Kachin civilians were displaced.

These internally displaced persons (IDPs), many of whom have suffered severe trauma, continue to live in overcrowded camps with limited access to healthcare and basic necessities. The situation has worsened following the 2021 military coup, with intensified attacks, aerial bombings, and an increasing number of IDP camps. Despite the scale of the crisis, international aid remains limited, and local organisations, including the Kachin Relief Fund, have played a small but vital role in delivering humanitarian assistance where access is otherwise restricted.

Trustee members (2024- 2025)

1.	Mr. Goontawng Lashi	Chairman (Trustee -Key Controller )
2.	Mr. Hkanhpa Tu Sadan	Secretary (Trustee - Key Controller)
3.	Ms. Maureen Ja Bu Lagra	Treasurer (Trustee - Key Controller)
4.	Mr. Hkun Htoi Layang	Trustee
5.	Mrs. Seng Pan Maran	Trustee

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Registered Charity Number 1148586

1. Mr. Lum Tu Maran Trustee 7. Mrs. Bulu Mahkaw Trustee 8. Mrs. SengJa Hpawtsen Lahkum-Lahpai Trustee 9. Ms Ban Yone Sumlut Trustee

Contact address 107 Beech Road, Bedfont, Feltham, TW14 8AJ, United Kingdom Email: [e-mail] Bank Address HSBC BANK PLC 127 High St, Hounslow, Middlesex. TW3 1QP Independent Examiner David Turner of CP Finance Unit 11 Worton Court, Worton Hall Ind Estate Worton Road, Isleworth. TW76ER

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Registered Charity Number 1148586

Activities report

1. Emergency Relief and Health Care

During the 2024–2025 financial year, KRF focused on delivering humanitarian aid to Bhamo and Kathar due to heavy fighting. KRF also supported IDPs from the Lashio area, where locals were severely affected by Operation 1027. Thousands of villagers were forced to relocate.

KRF provided emergency aid—mainly rice, cooking oil, salt, beans, garlic, and onions—with cash assistance used as a last resort. These efforts were delivered with the support of local churches and NGOs. On 28 March 2025, a devastating earthquake struck central Burma, causing over 5,000 fatalities and affecting hundreds of thousands of people. It was the second-deadliest earthquake in the country’s history. Although the disaster was on a scale too large for KRF to respond comprehensively, the Fund supported Kachin communities in the Mandalay area affected by the earthquake.

IDPs in Lashio area receiving food rations donated by the KRF.

2. Education Development

The Kachin Relief Fund (KRF) partnered with the UK-based Jinghpaw Education Project (JEP) to sponsor several teacher training programmes in Kachin State. This programme has been running successfully for a number of years.

Despite political instability in Myitkyina, training for headteachers was successfully conducted at the Institute of Wisdom Palace in Myitkyina from 2 to 20 April 2025. A total of 25 trainees from schools in the Northern Division (N-gum La area), along with four professional trainers, participated.

Trustees had the opportunity to meet participants online and were deeply moved by their first-hand experiences and the hardships they face due to the ongoing civil war. They were encouraged by the participants’ dedication and commitment to uplifting their communities. Training Content Included:

• Academic administration

• School administration

• Child psychology

• Teaching methodology

• Mathematics subject content

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Registered Charity Number 1148586

Participants are now better equipped to improve the quality of education, and schools in the Northern Division are expected to benefit in the long term.

Training for Headmasters 2[nd] - 20[th] April 2025

3. Human Rights & Advocacy

KRF continued to raise funds to support healthcare workers and teachers participating in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) in Kachin and Northern Shan States following the 2021 military coup.

KRF also sponsored a local human rights coordinator to document violations and engage in advocacy with UN agencies and other NGOs. Trustee members travelled to the China–Burma border areas during 2024– 2025 to observe the local situation and meet partners.

Additionally, KRF trustees and members of the Kachin community in the UK actively advocate for human rights and humanitarian issues affecting Kachin and other ethnic communities in Myanmar.

4. IDP Children’s Development and Physical Education

Since 2014, KRF has supported Myusha Gintawng (Kachin karate instructors) and other sports instructors to provide physical education to internally displaced children, in partnership with BRIDGE, a local NGO.

This project has been highly impactful, benefiting over 1,500 children through structured physical activities and sports training, promoting well-being, teamwork, and emotional resilience.

Ngumla Club, Very remote northern Kachinland, Myusha Gintawng Karate

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Registered Charity Number 1148586

"Internally displaced children in Maija Yang, located along the China–Myanmar border, participate in sports activities organized between 2024 and 2025. These programs, supported by the Kachin Relief Fund, aim to promote physical well-being, teamwork, and emotional resilience among children affected by conflict and displacement."

4. Fund raising activities

The Kachin Relief Fund trustees and the Kachin community in the UK continued fundraising efforts throughout 2024– 2025. Special thanks go to KRF Coordinator Kai Htang Lashi for inspirational fundraising efforts in 2025, including selling traditional items and food at community events.

KRF is deeply grateful to the Kachin community in the UK and friends of Kachin for their continued support and generosity.

The trustees would also like to thank former trustees Mr. Ringdu Lachyung and Mr. Kyang Bawm for their valuable contributions.

Trustee’s Annual General Meeting June 2025.

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Registered Charity Number 1148586

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

All KRF members work on a voluntary basis. Public relations, secretarial duties, and financial accounting are carried out by dedicated volunteers.

• Trustees are committed to keeping operating costs to a minimum.

• They are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

In preparing financial statements, trustees are required to:

• Make reasonable and well-founded judgements and estimates;

• Confirm whether UK Accounting Standards have been followed and explain any deviations;

• Prepare statements on a going concern basis unless inappropriate.

Independent Examiner

David Turner of CP Finance was appointed as the charity’s independent examiner during the year and has expressed his willingness to continue in this role.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees

Chair

Secretary

Mr. Goontawng Lashi Dated: 25 /06/2026

Mr. Hkanhpa Tu Sadan Dated: 25 /06/2026

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THE KACHIN RELIEF FUND

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st August 2025

Note Incoming Resources Donation received Gift Aid Tax refunds Total Incoming Resources Note Resources Expenditure Office Equipment - Depreciation 1 Direct charitable expenditure 2 Costs of generating funds 3 Other expenditure 4 Total Charitable Expenditure Net Income before charges Bank charges Net income for the year Funds Brought Forward at 1 September 2024 Funds Carried Forward at 31 August 2025	Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 63,523 63,523 82,243 18,796 18,796 0
	82,319 0 82,319 82,243
	0 0 0 61,848 61,848 85,296 300 300 2,675 2,085 2,085 3,846
	64,233 0 64,233 91,817
	18,087 18,087 -9,574 -122 -122 -402
	17,965 0 17,965 -9,976
	15,631 15,631 25,607
	33,596 0 33,596 15,631

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Registered Charity Number 1148586

THE KACHIN RELIEF FUND

BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

Note Fixed Assets Office Equipment 1 Accumulated Depn Current Assets Debtor 5 Bank- Current accounts PayPal Account Current Liability Net Assets 6 Capital & Reserves Reserves Net Income/Expenditure	1,807 (1807)	2025 0 32,396 32,396 (1200) 33,596 15,631 17,965 33,596	2024 0 810 12,953 668
	0 33,584 (1189)
			14,431
			(1200)
			15,631
			25,607 (9976)
			15,631

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Registered Charity Number 1148586

THE KACHIN RELIEF FUND

Notes to the Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31st August 2025

1.Fixed Assets Office Equipment Less: Depreciation @25% 2.Direct Charitable Expenditure Education Welfare and development Emergency Humanitarian Response Human Rights & Advocacy Sport Education & Activities Travelling 3.Costs of Generating Funds Fund raising events 4.Other Expenditure Promotion and public relation Office Running costs Refreshments Internet & Phone Software & Computer Subscriptions Printing & Stationery Independent Examiner Fee	Unrestricted Total Total Funds 2025 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0
	0 0 0
	Unrestricted Total Total Funds 2025 2024 15,283 15,283 12,437 18,052 18,052 30,201 15,960 15,960 15,803 9,478 9,478 21,905 3,075 3,075 4,950
	61,848 61,848 85,296
	Unrestricted Total Total Funds 2025 2024 300 300 2,675 Unrestricted Total Total Funds 2025 2024 74 74 655 0 0 2,100 1,094 1,094 767 60 60 60 0 0 0 696 696 65 0 0 39 160 160 160
	2,085 2,085 3,846

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5.Debtor

5.Debtor
Prepayment 6.Creditor Accruals KCUK2020	Unrestricted Total Total Funds 2025 2024 0 0 810
	0 0 810
	Unrestricted Total Total Funds 2025 2024 0 0 0 (1200) (1200) (1200)
	(1200) (1200) (1200)

6. Employees Remuneration

There were no employees during the year.

7. Trustees' Remuneration and

Expenses

No remuneration was paid during the year and no reimbursement is due at the year end.

8. Capital Commitments

There were no capital commitments at 31st August 2025.

9.Taxation

The Kachin Relief Fund is a registered Charity and is exempt from taxation in respect of Income and Capital Gains under Section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 and Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

11 | PageThe Kachin Relief Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales,
Registered Charity Number 1148586