Trustees' Annual Report for the period
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Period start date Period end date
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Day 01 Month April Year 2020
Day 31 Month March Year 2021
Section A Reference and administration details
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Charity name
Friends of Diabetes International
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any)
1169887
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Charity's principal address
43 Lympstone Gardens
Bird in Bush Road
London
Postcode SE15 1BJ
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year
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Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
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Mrs Salome Hydes Chairperson Membership
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Mrs Nima Conteh Secretary Membership Mrs Mariama Bah Treasurer
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Membership
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
(eg. trust deed, constitution)
CIO Constitution
How the charity is constituted
(eg. trust, association, company)
CIO
Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
By members at annual general meeting
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Induction procedure. New Trustees undergo an orientation day to brief them on their legal obligations and the aims and objectives of the charity, the content of the Constitution, the committee and decision-making processes, the strategy and financial performance of the charity.
Run mostly by volunteers.
Network with other diaspora organisations, i.e. AEMRN
None
The Trustees have a risk management strategy, which comprises:
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An annual review of the risks the charity may face;
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The establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the review; and
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The implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
Objects are:
1.To provide relief to persons of all ages who by their condition are affected by diabetes, through the following activities:
a) The provision of support, advice and information to improve their health and wellbeing and lead a normal life.
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b) To provide training for those affected by the condition so that they can become independent.
- To advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to diabetes.
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)
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic a lot of the charity projects were not able to go ahead, instead we delivered all of our outreach work through online platforms such as VOS UK and Zoom.
In 2020, the charity delivered the Black History Month Project. Using Zoom we were able to engage with residents of Peckham to speak about the different health issues that are prevalence to BAME and how they could prevent themselves from them. Eg-diabetes and hypertension.
The Charity also worked with the British Nutrition Foundation. Enlightening our participants about having 5 a day portions of fruits and vegetables, drinking plenty of water- 6-8 glasses daily, the importance of breakfast, getting active and setting a goal to achieve all these during the healthy eating week.
The charity celebrated World Diabetes Day November 14[th] .
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the charity used Zoom to carry out outreach work in faith groups and raised public diabetes awareness sessions online.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Friends of Diabetes International has a dedicated team of skilled volunteers drawn from diverse backgrounds. We are grateful for the invaluable support of our volunteers who are at the forefront of service provision. We have volunteers who support our online activities, community campaigns and give virtual advice, guidance and befriending ZOOM sessions on Diabetes.
Our volunteers say they love the work they do for the charity as each of them has a family member that suffers from diabetes. They have passion for what they do and also learn about the condition and how they could teach their immediate families about prevention. This year has been especially unique where they were able to give virtual testimonies of their experiences of caring for family members with diabetes during a global pandemic.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Outcomes / result of projects delivered including Black History Month, Online Community Outreach, Healthy Eating Week and World Diabetes Day.
The charity was able to use new communication methods such as ZOOM and VOS UK to educate participants about diabetes and how to prevent themselves. At the end of these virtual sessions they were able to discuss about steps they were going to take to prevent themselves from diseases in breakout rooms and interaction emojis on screen. They informed the volunteers that the knowledge and skills they have acquired will enable them to change their attitudes towards food and drinks that put them at risk of developing not only diabetes but other noncommunicable diseases.
The charity was able to use social media to promote and reach out to communities that have high prevalence of diabetes, educating them about the Types of Diabetes, Risks, Complications and management.
The charity was part of the global diabetes awareness which takes place in over 200 countries world- wide. We are the first charity to commemorate World Diabetes Day using Zoom in Sierra Leone.
We raise diabetes awareness and promote diabetes health virtually in communities in Sierra Leone.
All these virtual activities are undertaken by the charity to bring change and mind set to participants regarding their health and wellbeing.
Section E Financial review
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Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
The Board of Trustees has reviewed the reserve policy of the organisation and will do so annually. The decision on the level of reserve depends on the level of unrestricted funds available. They decided that the current level of reserve should be maintained at least at a level equivalent to approximately three months' expenditure.
The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of any significant drop in the organisation's funding, they will be able to continue with current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
NA
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include Due to the Covid-19 pandemic no income and expenditure was additional information, used since all activities took place on ZOOM and VOS UK which are where relevant about: online platforms that were free of use. These virtual platforms the charity’s principal allowed Friends of Diabetes International to support the key sources of funds objectives of the charity. (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
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Full name(s)
Salome Hydes
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Chair
Date
30/05/22
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Friends Of Diabetes International Income & Expenditu
CASH FLOW FORECAST April 2020 - March 2021
04/20 05/20 06/20
INCOMING FUNDS
Brought forward £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Grants £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
LBS Consortium £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Membership / Donations £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Fundraising activities £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Sponsorship £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Bank Interest £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Total Incoming Fund ( A) £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
EXPENDITURE
Premises £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Utilities £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Insurance £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Stationery £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Travel expenses £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Training £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Telephone / Internet £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Internet + Prints £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Printing £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Marketing / publicity £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Audit £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
AGM £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Total Outgoing Fund (B) £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
A-B £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Closing Balance B/F £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
Closing Balance C/F £0.00 £0.00 £0.00
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