| ObjectivesandActivit | ies | |
|---|---|---|
| SORP | ||
| referannn | ||
| Summary ofthepurposesof | Para1.17 | The charity'sobjectsareas follows: |
| thecharity as setoutinits | ||
| governing document | 1.Tohelp relieve thepovertyandsuffering ofthe | |
| destituteand abusedchildren ofNepal. | ||
| 2. Tomonitorand assistwiththe operationofthe | ||
| Children'sHome, conskuctedbyTheNestling | ||
| TrustatSarangkot ensuring that: | ||
| (a)Asecurecaringenvironmentis maintained | ||
| where thebestinterestsofeachchildmaybe | ||
| served. | ||
| (b)Torelievesickness andimproveand preserve | ||
| thephysicalandpsychologicalhealthofthechil- | ||
| drenresidingtemporarilyor permanentlyatthe | ||
| Children'sHome throughpromotingahealthy | ||
| dietandlifestylewithprovision ofnecessary | ||
| medical treatmentandcounselling. | ||
| 3. Toprovideorassistwiththeprovision ofedu- | ||
| cation,toinclude, butnot limitedto,thosechil- | ||
| dren residingtemporarilyor permanentlywithin | ||
| the Children's Home. | ||
| 4.Tohelp relieve thepovertyandpromote health | ||
| ofwomenandchildren inNepalbyco- operating | ||
| with,andsupporting other charitiesandnon- | ||
| profitorgahisationswithsimilarobjectsand | ||
| providinggrants, itemsand services. | ||
| 5.To facilitatetheprovision ofhealthcareand | ||
| health educationinthe remote inhabited,rural | ||
| locationsofNepal,workingwherever possiblein | ||
| collaborationwiththeNepalGovernment. |
| 6. Contributetotlerelief ofsufferingamongvic- | ||
|---|---|---|
| tims ofnatural or otherkinds ofdisasterinthe | ||
| form ofmoneyforhumanitarian aid,(orother | ||
| means deemedsuitable)forpersons,bodiesoror- | ||
| ganisations in Nepal. | ||
| Summary ofthemain activities in relation to those |
Para1.17 and1.19 |
HavingfullyestablishedTheNestling Home |
| purposes forthepublic | ||
| benefit, in particular, the | a)Fundraising has continued in order to | |
| activities, projectsor | implementthe charity'saimsand | |
| servicesidentifiedinthe accounts. |
objectives. b)Supporthas been continuedforlocal |
|
| healthcare clinicsinNepal c)Supporthas been continued for the |
||
| educationandmedicalrequirements of | ||
| children in needinNepal | ||
| Statement confirming | Para'1.18 | Thetrusteeshave had regard tothe |
| whether thetrusteeshave | Commission'sguidance onpublic benefit. | |
| had regard to the guidance | Allmoney raised hasbeenbankedinthe | |
| issuedbytheCharity | charity's accounts and no member ortrustee or | |
| Commissiononpublic | volunteerhas had anyfinancialgain or personal | |
| benefit | benefit fromthecharity's activities. | |
| Whereexpenseshave beenclaimed,receipts | ||
| have been retained andinthemajority of cases, | ||
| therecipient has donatedallthemoney back to | ||
| thecharity. |
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary ofthemain | Fundraisinghas decreased this year due | |
| achievementsofthecharity, | toadiminishedprogramme but activities | |
| identifyingthedifference the | stillincludedaquiznight,ateaparty,afilm | |
| charity'sworkhas made to thecircumstancesofits |
Para1.20 | show andafashionshow |
| beneficiaries and anywider | ||
| benefitstosociety asa | The Trust'sweb sitehas proved very | |
| whole. | beneficial this year.Onlinedonationsand | |
| TheBig Give have beentwooftheprimary | ||
| sources of income |
| FinancialReview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review ofthecharity's | Para | The charity has endedtheyearwithan |
| financialposition at the end | increaseinfundsin comparisontolast | |
| of the |
| policyforholding reserves | money raisedwillbe usedtosupport the | |
|---|---|---|
| stating whythey areheld | establishedhome as a running concern | |
| and support a numberofhealthcare | ||
| projects.Currently, the Trust'sfundsare | ||
| withtheCharitiesAidFoundation bank | ||
| Amount ofreserves held | Para1.22 | None |
| Reasonsforholding zero | Para1.22 | Weintendtouseallmoneyto support our |
| reserves | proiects. | |
| Details offundmateriallyin | Para1.24 | Not applicable |
| deficit | ||
| Explanation of any | Para1.23 | Thecharityfundraises and hasasmall |
| uncertainties about the | regular incomefromstanding ordersand | |
| charity continuing as a going | canidentify sufficient funds for the short to | |
| concern | medium termforsustainingtheHome.The | |
| mediumtolongtermplanisthattheHome | ||
| is not dependent onTheNestling Trust but | ||
| insteadwillhave a sourceofincome from | ||
| localenterprise.The charityis involvedin | ||
| developingthis. |
| You may choosetoinclude fu 'ou |
rther stateme r |
ntswhererelevant about a |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising and donationsfroma local | ||
| supportnetwork. | ||
| Thecharity's principal | ||
| sourcesoffunds(including | Para1.47 | |
| any fundraising) | ||
| lnvestmentpolicyand | ||
| objectives including any | ||
| socialinvestment policy | Para1.46 | |
| adopted | ||
| Thetrusteesrecognisetheimportance of | ||
| A descriptionoftheprincipal | theHome's running coststomovetobeing | |
| risks facingthecharity | PaG1.46 | fundedby local projects and initiatives,in |
| orderto ensureitsfinancialsustainability. | ||
| Thisrisk is mitigatedbyworkingwith | ||
| supportersin Nepal, andwitha planned, | ||
| stagedincreaseintheproportion of costs | ||
| theywillbear. | ||
| Therisk of safeguardingfundsand cash | ||
| Other | has beenaddressed.Bank statements are | |
| checked at every committee meeting to | ||
| ensuretheymatch thefinancialreports; | ||
| Segregation of dutiesatfundraisingevents | ||
| ensures that allfundsreachthecharity's | ||
| bank account. |
| reqisteredcharitv. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trusteeselectionmethods | Para 1.25 | Approval ofnewtrusteesis decided by the |
| including details of any | currenttrustees. | |
| constitutionalprovisionse.g. | ||
| electiontopost or name of any | ||
| personorbody entitled to | ||
| appoint one or more trustees |
| Policies and procedures | ||
|---|---|---|
| adopted fortheinduction | Para1.51 | |
| andtrainingoftrustees | ||
| The charity hasmade significantprogress | ||
| overthelast few years andcontinuesto | ||
| The charity's organisational structure and anywidernetwork with |
Para1.51 | send fundsfor TheNestling Homeandto pursuethecharity'sworkviaAlliance Nepal,HimshikharaandHDS-Nepal |
| whichthecharityworks | which arenon-profitorganisationsinNepal. | |
| Allmembersofthe charityhave wide | ||
| Other | experienceofleading and working with | |
| voluntarygroupsand individual volunteers. | ||
| Withinthedirectorshipthereis | ||
| considerable knowledge andexperienceof | ||
| -Business and finance | ||
| -Education | ||
| -Health | ||
| -Health and Safety | ||
| -Workingwithpublic and charity funds. | ||
| The Trustees recognise the vital | ||
| importance of safeguardingthosechildren | ||
| whowillbeinthecareofTheNestling | ||
| Home and will followtheReintegration | ||
| Guidelines for TraffickedandDisplaced | ||
| Children living in institutions,establishedby | ||
| Next Generationin Nepal. Asthe charity's | ||
| workdevelops, therewillbe child | ||
| protection, safeguarding andotherrisksto | ||
| be mitigatedbytrainingand appropriate | ||
| checks. |
| N.B. Figures shown arecumulative | 2024-25 2023-24 |
2024-25 2023-24 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| f, | E | ||
| lncome | |||
| Standing Orders | 3,736 | 3,154 | |
| Enthuse.com | 284 | 1,421 | |
| Paypal | 902 | 388 | |
| Miscellaneousinternetdonations | 315 | 147 | |
| The BigGive | 14,005. | 14,793 | |
| Fund Raising | 4,069 | 5,783 | |
| Gifts | 4,474 | 9,760 | |
| Grants | 5,25A | 26,750 | |
| GiftAid | 2,706 | 284 | |
| NPG Eazy Ltd Repayment | 1,725 | 2,550 | |
| All4Nepal | 4,309 | 0 | |
| Banklnterest | 93 | 68 | |
| 41,869 | 65,097 | ||
| Expenditure | |||
| Transfers | AllianceNepal | 8,703 | 8,535 |
| Bijen | 2,436 | 2,686 | |
| Kr.ishna(SERC) | 1,145 | 1,266 | |
| BirthingCentre, | 0 | 2A,261 | |
| SubashShiwakoti | 2,436 | 2,686 | |
| EarthquakeRelief | 0 | 1,000 | |
| FloodRelief | 5,000 | 0 | |
| HealthEducationProgramme | 5,544 | ||
| Expenses-Nepal | 3,714 | 7,666 | |
| GeneralExpenses | Web sitecosts | 510 | 509, |
| NewPrinter | 173 | 0 | |
| Subscriptions | NPGEasyz Ltd | 0 | 0 |
| BRANNGO | 50 | 50 | |
| Commission Legal Fees |
121 30 |
2,218u | |
| Finance Charges | FXCharges | 218 | 150 |
| AccountFees | 72 | 60 | |
| Enthuse.com | 360 | 312 | |
| Bank Charges | 9 | 15 | |
| 30,521 | 47,449 | ||
| ExcessofExpenditureover lncome | 11,347 | 17,649 | |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Opening Bank Balance | CAF | 38,572 | 2A,923 |
| ExcessofExpenditureover lncome | Nationwide | 0 38,572 11,347 49,919 |
0 20,923 17,649 38,572 |
| Closing Bank Balance | CAF | 45,610 | 38,822 |
| AllforNepal | 4,309 | 0 | |
| Creditors | 0 | -250 |
| SectionA | lndependent Examiner's Report |
|---|---|
| Reportto the trustees | CharityName TheNestling Trust |
| Onaccounts for the year ended |
31August2025 Gharityno |
| Setout onpages | |
| (remember toincludethepage numbers of additional sheets) | |
| Ireport to thetrusteeson myexaminationofthe accountsofthe qbove charity("the Trust") for the yearendedODl4fffi/fftY.erlg{zoz{ |
|
| Responsibilitiesand | Asthecharity's trustees, youareresponsible forthepreparationofthe |
| basisofreport | accountsinaccordance withtherequirements oftheCharities Act2011 |
| ("the Act"). | |
| Ireportin respectofmyexaminationoftheTrust'saccounts carriedout | |
| undersection145of the2011Actand incarrying outmyexamination,I | |
| havefollowedalltheapplicableDirectionsgivenbythecharitycommission | |
| undersection145(5Xb) of the Act. | |
| lndependent | [Thecharity's grossincome exceededf250,000andIamqualifiedto |
| examiner's statement | undertake the examination by being aqualifiedmemberof[insert nameof applicablelistedbodyll.Deletellit not applicable. |
| Ihave completed myexamination.Iconfirmthatno material matters have | |
| cometomy attentioninconnectionwith the examination(other thanthat disclosedbelow*)whichgivesme causetobelievethatin, anymateriar |
|
| respect: | |
| .theaccounting recordswerenotkeptinaccordance withsection130 | |
| oftheCharitiesAct; or | |
| othe accountsdidnot accord withthe accountingrecords; or | |
| .the accounts did not comply withthe applicablerequirements | |
| concerning the form and content ofaccountssetoutinthe Charities | |
| (Accounts and Reports) Regulations2008other thananyrequirement | |
| that the accounts give a 'true andfair'viewwhichis not a matter | |
| consideredaspart of an inddpendent examination. |