Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 - 01 – 2024 Period start date To 31 - 12 – 2024 Period end date
Charity name: JEENA
Charity registration number: 1169507
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The charity was established to promote social inclusion by working with people within the UK who are socially excluded from society or part of society as a result of being a socially and economically deprived community on the grounds of their ethnic origin, religion, belief or creed. Jeena aims its work particularly at those members of the BAMER community who are further disadvantaged as a result of one or more of the following factors: sex, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender re-assignment. |
| 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 |
Jeena took a break during this year to re- group and consider how best to provide the necessary services in an effective and efficient manner. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission's general guidance on Public Benefit. Jeena did not bid for any funding or undertook any new projects in this financial year. However, they are mindful of the need to show public benefit when planning for the future. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 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 | Jeena has decided to take a break from actively providing training programmes or delivering services to the community. The Charity would like to re-assess and refocus on its core values and decide how best to carry on its objectivesinthe future. The trustees have decided however that the founder will carry on supporting any victims if approached and continue to sign post to relevant organisations. |
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Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Aa new bank account was opened in June 2020. Jeena currently has no funds in that account. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As a small charity with no employees and currently with no premises, we can devote most of our unrestricted funds to providing our services to the vulnerable in the community. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | To hold £0 in reserves. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The trustees have decided to utilise all funds available to provide the service to the community.It has therefore reviewed its reserves policy and decided nottohold any funds in reserve. We don't have any liabilities currently. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | When we decide to restart fund raising and bidding for grants, we will set up the necessary infrastructure. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | We have not actively raised any funds this year.Nor have we bid for any grants. As we have decided to take a break, we have not needed to raise any funds. |
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| 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
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | The Board carries out an annual audit to evaluate its strength and its effectiveness. Possible candidates are recommended by the Founder. New trustees are required to provide a CV and 2 references.The Board decides through unanimous agreement to appoint a new trustee. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | New trustees are DBS checked before appointment. They are provided with all the policies and procedures and helped to familiarise with the activities of the Charity by the current trustees. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Charity is led by its Founder Rani Bilkhu.She is responsible for the day- to-dayrunning.The Chair of Trustees, Treasurer and Founder form the senior management team. The Charity has at present no staf. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The Charity does not have any relationship with any related parties. |
Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Jeena |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1169507 |
| Charity’s principal address | C/O Ashwells Associates Ltd 54A Church Road Ashford Middlesex TW15 2TS |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Sunita Jethani | Chairperson | Whole Year | FoundingTrustee | |
| Shahheen Saiyed | Treasurer | Whole Year | FoundingTrustee | |
– 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) en Full name(s) Sunita jethani ~~a~~ Position (e.g. Secretary, Trustee Chair
Chair, etc) ~~a~~ Date 26 October 2025 ~~|~~
Charity: Jeena
Charity No.: 1169507
Accounts for year ending on 31st December 2024
| Descriptions by natural category Unrestricted funds £ Incoming resources (Note 3) Fundraising events - Donations, legacies and Grants fees for charitable services Total incoming resources - Resources expended (Notes 4-7) Legal and Professional Fees Cost of fundraising events - Rent, rates and service charges telephone postage and stationery - Total resources expended - Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers - Gross transfers between funds - Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before other recognised gains/(losses) Other recognised gains/(losses) Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use - Gains and losses on investment assets - Net movement in funds |
Descriptions by natural category Unrestricted funds £ Incoming resources (Note 3) Fundraising events - Donations, legacies and Grants fees for charitable services Total incoming resources - Resources expended (Notes 4-7) Legal and Professional Fees Cost of fundraising events - Rent, rates and service charges telephone postage and stationery - Total resources expended - Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers - Gross transfers between funds - Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before other recognised gains/(losses) Other recognised gains/(losses) Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use - Gains and losses on investment assets - Net movement in funds |
Restricted income funds £ |
Endowment funds £ |
Total this year Total last year £ £ |
Total this year Total last year £ £ |
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| brought forward | - | - 0 |
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Signed:
Dated: 31[st] October 2025
Name: Sunita Jethani
Position: Trustee Chair