## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 01/04/2023 Period start date To. 31/03/2024 Period end date Charity name: AFNO (Advocacy for Nepalese Organisation)**
## **Charity registration number: 1173816**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The promoton of health and social
wellbeing, integraton and social
inclusion among London’s Nepalese
community, with emphasis on the
Gurkha community providing an
advocacy service provided through
local drop-in surgeries holding
workshops and events throughout the
year promotng statutory and non-
statutory services. AFNO operates
mostly in the West London area with all
age groups|
|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|To promote social inclusion for the
public beneft by working with the
Nepalese community, especially the
Gurkha community in London, who are
socially excluded on the grounds of
their ethnicity, to relieve the needs of
such people and assist them to
integrate into society in partcular by
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Providing a local network group
that encourages and enables
members of the Nepalese
community to partcipate more
efectvely with the wider
community;
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Increasing or co-ordinatng
opportunites for members of
the Nepalese community to
engage with service providers,
to enable those providers to
adapt services to beter meet
the needs of that community;
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Organising events to encourage
social interactons to tackle
loneliness and promote well
being among the isolated
elderlyindividuals in the|
|||Nepalese community.
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Regularly learn about the
needs of the elderly and
vulnerable members of the
Nepalese community and bring
forth projects and events to
address those needs.
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AFNO also has an open
telephone line for anyone to
contact us for any support or
assistance or queries.|
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|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|We review our aims, objectves and
actvites each year. This review looks
at what we achieved and the outcomes
of our work in the previous 12 months.
The review looks at the success of each
key actvity and the benefts they have
brought to those groups of people we
are set up to help. The review also
helps us ensure our aim, objectves and
actvites remain focused on our stated
purposes. We have referred to the
guidance contained in the Charity
Commission’s general guidance on
public beneft when reviewing our aim
and objectves and in planning our
future actvites. In partcular, the
trustees consider how planned
actvites will contribute the aims and
objectves they have set.|
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SORP reference||
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|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|**N/A**|
|Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|**N/A**|
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|We have a cohort of volunteers that
participated in fundraising and our monthly
Chiya & Sangini sessions.|
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## **Achievements and Performance**
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|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|Chiya & Sangini” sessions, specifcally
designed for women from the
Nepalese community in the London
boroughs of Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon,
and Brent. These sessions have
successfully created a safe and
supportve environment where women
can share their personal experiences
and gain awareness on crucial topics
such as mental health, various health
conditons, well-being, and
mindfulness.
The stability of the venue in Harrow
has been instrumental in ensuring that
partcipants feel comfortable and
confdent in atending. This consistency
has allowed women, including those
who work or live alone, to fnd a
reliable space for social interacton and
support. The sessions have been
partcularly benefcial for elderly
women and those who are widowed or
living alone, providing them with a
much-needed opportunity to connect
with others.
The achievements of these sessions are
evident in the growing confdence of
the atendees. Women are now more
open in discussions, sharing their
thoughts, views, and experiences with
greater ease. The joy and grattude
expressed by the partcipants highlight
the positve impact of these gatherings,
as seen in their smiles and appreciaton
for AFNO’s eforts.
Beyond the immediate benefts to the
atendees, these sessions have a
broader positve impact on society. By
providing informaton on health
conditons and bringing in experts such
as nutritonists and psychologists,
AFNO helps raise community-level
awareness in the partcipants’ natve
language. This proactve approach not
only enhances the well-being of the
women but also reduces the pressure
on health facilites by promotng
preventatve care. The improved well-|
being of the participants also positively influences their families, friends, and social circles, creating a ripple effect of enhanced health and happiness.
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|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|AFNO keeps an open phone helpline for any of
our benefciaries to contact us with any
request of help and support. We contnue to
assist individuals in one - one support that
could range anywhere from interpretng
leters, to questons regarding medical
appointments, benefts queries or housing
support etc. This personalised support
empowers individuals to overcome challenges
and access the services they need, enhancing
their overall well-being and quality of life.|
|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|To support and expand this valuable work,
AFNO’s trustees and volunteers undertook a
charity hike of Mt. Snowdon in August 2023,
raising funds to ensure the contnuaton and
growth of these monthly sessions. This
collectve efort underscores the commitment
to making a lastng diference in the lives of the
Nepalese women and the wider community|
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|**N/A**|
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## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|Total Income- £1248
Total Spending- £790|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**N/A**|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**N/A**|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|**N/A**|
|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|**None**|
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|
Para 1.47|
Fundraising hike in August 2023 and
personal donations.|
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|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|**N/A**|
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|**N/A**|
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## **Structure, Governance and Management**
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trusts:|||
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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|**Charitable Incorporated Organisation**|
|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|**Election to post every 2 years at AGM**|
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|
Para 1.51|
Training
Safeguarding Adults Training
Safegurarding Children’s Training
Volunteer Induction Training
Equality and Diversity
Financial Management
Trustee Training provided by local CVS
Procedures:
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A role description outlining the
duties of the Trustee.
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Copies of all the current up to date
policies provided.
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Health & Safety policies.
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incident reporting.
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claiming expenses procedures.
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Data Protection/GDPR.|
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|The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|The Charity is run mainly by its board
members and trustees. In addition to the
trustees, AFNO is supported by a small
number of volunteers who contribute their
time on an ad hoc basis.
All decisions for the charity are taken by the
charity’s trustees.
AFNO works in partnership with other
Nepalese community groups with similar
aims and objectives.|
|Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|**N/A**|
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|AFNO (Advocacy for Nepalese Organisation)|
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|Registered charity number|**1173816**|
|Charity’s principal address|6A Montpelier Avenue
W5 2XP|
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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
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||Bhawana Rai|Chair|||
||Sumita Ale|Vice Chair|||
||Sujata Gurung|Secretary|||
||Durga Gurung|Treasurer|||
||Cima Pun|Trustee|||
||Asmita Sharma|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 N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A 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 adviser**
## **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) Full name(s)** Durga Gurung **Position (eg Secretary,** Treasurer **Chair, etc)**
**Date**
17/02/2024