Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 01 01 2023 31 12 2023
From To
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name BritCits
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1154949
Charity's principal address
169 Elm Park
Reading Berkshire Postcode RG30 2HU
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonel Mehta | n/a | |||
| Steven Green | n/a | |||
| Stuart Adams | n/a |
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A |
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Foundation Constitution
(eg. trust deed, constitution)
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
Appointed by other trustees.
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Information Classification: General TAR
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Section C Objectives and activities
| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) |
To promote human rights (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in particular but not exclusively Article 16 and subsequent United Nations conventions and declarations) by such charitable means as the trustees see fit including: 1. Monitoring abuses of human rights; 2. Obtaining redress for the victims of human rights abuse; 3. Relieving need among the victims of human rights abuse; 4. Research into human rights issues; 5. Providing technical advice to government and others on human rights matters; 6. Contributing to the sound administration of human rights law; 7. Commenting on proposed human rights legislation; 8. Raising awareness of human rights issues; 9. Promoting public support for human rights; 10. Promoting respect for human rights among individuals and corporations; 11. International advocacy of human rights; 12. Eliminating infringements of human rights. |
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| Following activities undertaken by the trustees on behalf of the organisation, having regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit: • Campaigning to raise awareness of UK’s divisive family immigration rules, including spouse/partner migration rules and adult dependant relatives • Plight of refugees • Providing advice and support to those seeking information on family reunification, including through the use of free movement rights |
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where Our thanks to our volunteers and members for their support in helping us relevant, about: reunite families.
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
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Continuing to raise awareness of the UK family immigration rules and their impact on British citizens in particular
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Working with other groups to raise awareness and undertake research on family migration and role of carers
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• Helping families reunite
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Section E Financial review
N/A
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially N/A in deficit
Section F Other optional information
N/A
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Sonel M Full name(s) Sonel Mehta Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee etc) Date 27/10/2024
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BritCits 1154949
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 01/01/23 31/12/23
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from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations (including gift aid) 6 - - 6 2
Compensation - - - 90
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income) 6 - - 6 92
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 6 - - 6 92
A3 Payments
Bank charges 60 - - 60 60
Insurance 45 - - 45 45
Courses/research / subscription 150 - - 150 150
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - - -
Sub total [ 255 ] - - 255 255
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 255 - - 255 255
Net of receipts/(payments) - 249 - - - 249 - 163
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 5,670 - - 5,670 5,832
Cash funds this year end 5,421 - - 5,421 5,670
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Information Classification: General
| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | the end of the period | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature SonelM Details Details Bank balance Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 5,421 - - - - - 5,421 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Sonel Mehta |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 30/10/24 |
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