2022-05-31-accounts - Binti International

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01 June 2021 To 31 May 2022

Charity name: Binti International

Charity registration number: 1167060

Objectives and Activities


	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To create a world where all women have menstrual dignity- ensuring adequate access to menstrual products, providing menstrual education. Campaigning to create a normal conversation around periods so that women do not suffer from health issues because of their periods. We tackle the stigma and taboos to eliminate the shame.
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
		Binti has been involved in a wide range of impactful initiatives, contributing to various communities in both the UK and The Gambia. Here's a summary of the key activities mentioned during this period. This is also the period of time where Covid is still affecting our liveswith restrictions,lockdowns.

			1.	Renovation and Launch of Period
				Charity Shop:
					• Binti renovated and launched its first Period Charity shop in Walton on Thames.
			2.	Stock Movement and Warehouse:
					• Moved all stock into a warehouse, indicating an expansion or reorganization of logistics.
			3.	Period Reusable Bags Distribution:
					• Provided reusable period bags from the Ladies at Whitely village to girls at Khalsa Academy School in Wolverhampton.
			4.	Period Dignity Campaign:

		• The Khalsa academy signed Binti's Period Dignity Campaign (TKAW). • Morrisons Weybridge also signed up for the campaign. • Received recognition with the BBC Surrey Radio Make a Difference Award.

5.	GAMBIA
		• Conducted initial research to find a library. • Refurbished and transformed a school library.

6.	Covid-19 Support:
		• Provided COVID-19 testing, PPE, and sanitizers to the Management Development Institute and local communities.
7.	School Kitchen Reconstruction:
		• Built a kitchen roof for our adopted school in The Gambia, allowing it to feed approximately 4000 children. • Launched the kitchen by feeding 300 children.
8.	Health Centre Project:
		• Started a project to build a health centre for women in Kerewan within a hospital in The Gambia.
9.	Car Fleet and Branding:
		• Binti branded cars are now on the roads. • Purchased a car for us to use locally
10.	Menstrual Education MOU:
		• Signed an MOU with MobSe in The Gambia to deliver menstrual education across the country and include it as part of the curriculum.
11.	Campaign Launch with British High
	Commissioner:
		• Launched the campaign in Kalimba, attended by the British High Commissioner. • Provided food to the community attending the launch.

These initiatives showcase a diverse &comprehensive approach to social impact,

		covering areas such as menstrual health, education, community support, infrastructure development, & more. It's evident that Binti is makingapositive difference in the lives of many.

Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Trustees have been briefed at Board Meetings and signed up to their positions

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Volunteers get involved at events, train the training programs, educating children at grass root level, doing collection drives, assisting with social media, writing articles, creating digital art, helping with all facets of running a volunteered focused charity.
Other

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	Binti signed the first council in the UK to our Dignity at

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41

Other

Financial Review

inancial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Binti raised £22k for the period, of which £38.5k was spent to meet its objective. This left Binti with a deficit of £16.5k at period end. This deficit was covered by reserves held by Binti from prior years.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Reserves of £53.5k were held in order to help buy more Sanitary Pad machines to provide Pads to women at a more affordable price.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£53.5k
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	Binti does not hold zero reserves.
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	It has been difficult to find volunteers for our projects in the UK particularly running the shop. Events were minimal as we came out of covid, and fund raising events were also impacted.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Primarily donations online, cheques from anonymous donors and fund-raising events. Partnerships with Corporates.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

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	CIO Foundation Constitution
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	Proposal by CEO, agreement at Board meeting

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	We have an active presence in the UK, The Gambia, The US and India. Although Covid impacted the work delivered in India.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Binti International


Other name the charity uses	Binti Period
Registered charity number	Charity no. 1167060
Charity’s principal address	Old Linden 50 Portmore Park Road Weybridge Surrey KT138EU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity


	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
1	Ms Hardeep Kundan	Trustee
2	Mr Rakesh Kapoor	Trustee
3	Ms Jaipreet Gill	Trustee
4	Mr Rakesh Paw	Treasurer
5	Mr Surash Patel	Chair
6	Ms Tina Thakore	Trustee
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Manjit Gill CEO & Founder Mark Courtney COO

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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)[Mr Surash Patel ] Position (eg Chair Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date 24/01/2024

Profit and Loss

BINTI INTERNATIONAL For the year ended 31 May 2022

Account	2022
Turnover
Corporate Donations	1,717.24
Donations from Trusts, Found	14,692.82
Private Donations (Gift Aid)	4,439.72
Private Donations (No Gift Aid	1,194.00
Total Turnover	22,043.78
Cost of Sales
Cost of Goods Sold	197.27
COVID Support	4,067.00
Education Programme	147.65
Events Costs	473.75
Fundraising Costs	9,554.23
Gambia Project Costs	16,618.96
Pads	4,003.35
Total Cost of Sales	35,062.21
Gross Profit	(13,018.43)
Administrative Costs
Advertising & Marketing	700.00
Audit & Accountancy fees	108.00
Bank Fees	366.89
Entertainment-0%	5.00
Entertainment-100% busines	78.18
Insurance	204.35
IT Software and Consumable	679.86
Motor Vehicle Expenses	102.90
Printing & Stationery	426.77
Subscriptions	29.99
Telephone & Internet	537.82
Travel-National	216.03
Total Administrative Costs	3,455.79
Operating Profit	(16,474.22)

Profit on Ordinary Activities	(16,474.22)

Profit after Taxation	(16,474.22)

Balance Sheet

BINTI INTERNATIONAL As at 31 May 2022

	Account	31 May 2022
Current Assets
	Cash at bank and in hand
	Binti International	46,655.86
	Binti International Paypal	6,802.58
	Total Cash at bank and in hand	53,458.44
Total Current Assets		53,458.44
	Net Current Assets (Liabilities)	53,458.44

	Total Assets less Current Liabilities	53,458.44

	Net Assets	53,458.44
Capital and Reserves
	Current Year Earnings	(16,474.22)
	Retained Earnings	69,932.66
Total Capital and Reserves		53,458.44