DEVELOPING WORLD HEALTHCARE
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 . The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the financial statements and comply with the charity’s governing document and applicable law.
Constitution and Objectives
Developing World Healthcare is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) ,
registered on 16 December 2016 with charity number 1170788 .
The charity exists to improve human health in the developing world. Its objectives include supporting medical and surgical interventions for underserved populations, contributing to the development of sustainable healthcare infrastructure, and promoting healthcare education and disease prevention in areas of greatest need.
Policies and Activities
Developing World Healthcare remains committed to improving access to healthcare in low-resource and remote settings. Historically, the charity has supported and delivered a range of synergistic and collaborative medical and surgical interventions, including ocular health initiatives, support for burns victims, correction of congenital deformities, and other specialist medical cases.
As outlined in previous years, the charity continues to evolve from its early, projectbased activity towards a longer-term strategic focus on healthcare infrastructure development , including the planning and development of medical facilities and hospitals in areas of need. This year has been characterised by continued preparatory, planning, and administrative activity , ensuring that future projects are developed on a sound governance, legal, and financial footing.
The Trustees remain confident that this measured and responsible approach will enable the charity to deliver sustainable impact over the coming years.
Public Benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The charity’s activities are directed towards improving health outcomes, reducing health inequalities, and supporting access to medical care for vulnerable populations in the developing world.
Structure, Governance and Management
The charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and is overseen by a Board of Trustees , who meet regularly to review strategy, governance, and financial matters.
The Trustees are responsible for:
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Setting the strategic direction of the charity
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Approving plans and budgets
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Monitoring performance and financial controls
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Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Day-to-day management activities are undertaken under the direction of the Trustees, with appropriate delegation where required to support effective administration.
Risk Management
The Trustees have reviewed the principal risks facing the charity, including financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and operational delivery. Appropriate systems and controls are in place to monitor these risks and to ensure that the charity operates prudently and in line with its charitable objectives.
Financial Review
During the year ended 31 March 2025 , the charity recorded:
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Total income: £350
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Total expenditure: £645
The deficit for the year reflects continued investment in essential administrative, professional, and governance-related costs necessary to maintain the charity’s compliance and readiness for future charitable activities and projects.
All funds held by the charity are unrestricted and are applied solely in furtherance of its charitable objectives.
Reserves Policy
The charity does not currently operate a formal reserves policy. The Trustees continue to manage funds prudently and will seek to raise funds as required for specific projects and activities as they progress.
Trustees
The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report were:
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Adeel Iqbal
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Habib Iqbal
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Munir Iqbal
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Approved by the Board of Trustees
and signed on its behalf
Dr Adeel Iqbal
Trustee
Date: ………07.01.2026……………………