Trustees' Annual Report for the period
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Life Brooks International
Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1180557 Charity's principal address The Old School House Gladstone Mews, Gladstone Road, Bournemouth Postcode BH7 6BG
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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| Omotola Odukoya | ||||
| Olafiyinfoluwa Taiwo | ||||
| Adebanke Adetoro | ||||
| Marian Adeluyi | ||||
| Titilope Adeoye | ||||
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)
Name Address
Type of adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting members are its How the charity is constituted charitable trustees (eg. trust, association, company) Charity was set up by some of the trustees and others are appointed by Trustee selection methods the Board of Trustees
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
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.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
To act as a resource for young people living in deprived areas/communities by providing advice, information and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of:
- a) helping young people to develop their skills, capacities, and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals,
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| 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) |
b) providing recreational and leisure activities in the interests of social welfare for people who are isolated and are in condition of need by reason of age, sickness, disability, poverty, or social and economic circumstances. The prevention or relief of poverty by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare, food and all the necessary support designed to enable families with children and young people to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient. |
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| We provided out of school sessions to children and young people from deprived communities in the UK and aim to build their confidence, self- esteem, self-worth and aspirations so that they can become responsible and fulfilled members of society. We delivered financial literacy classes, arts and crafts initiatives, leisure activities, coaching and mentoring programmes including trips to notable companies to boast confidence whilst providing opportunities to explore different career options. We organised educational sessions in the UK for children and young people in care. Internationally we provided children and young people in deprived communities with essential (educational and healthcare) supplies needed so that they can attend local primary and secondary schools in their communities, improve school attendance and raise educational attainment. We provided food supplies bi-monthly to families with children in need. We delivered business training to young widows with children and young women in vocational trades with a small grant to buy essential business equipment. The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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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.
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
A new programme - Resilient for life specifically provided for children in care (looked after children) and care leavers has been introduced. This programme aims to enable resilience as well as support their mental wellbeing by providing them with future coping mechanisms within a safe space. Through age appropriate creative and fun workshops, they are equipped with coping strategies for practical living including emotional, practical financial literacy, social independence skill for living independently. The first-year delivery is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham area.
Following the memorandum of understanding signed with 5 delivery partners for our foodshed programme, the programme served over 25, 957 families with food and basic support.
The Charity distributed over 18000 sanitary packs to female students in major examination classes. Textbooks and teacher’s guide were provided to 10 secondary schools to benefit over 95, 000 students.
Dare to Achieve provided examination materials and back to school support to over 9000 students.
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Section E Financial review
Life Brooks International has a Reserve Policy of 6-month operational Brief statement of the cost to ensure a measure of sustainability. charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (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 F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee etc) Date 25.01.2025
Full name(s) Olafiyinfoluwa Taiwo
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TAR Maich 2012
Registered Charity Number: 1180557
25[th] January 2025
Period of accounts Start date: 1st April 2023 End date: 31st March 2024
LIFE BROOKS INTERNATIONAL
Registered Charity Number – 1180557
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
| INCOME Balance B/F GRANTS/DONATIONS UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED ASSET TRANSFER NET INTEREST TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE PROJECT RESTRICTED UNRESTRICTED ADMINISTRATION BANK/MONEY TRANSFER CHARGES TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD AT 31ST MARCH 2024 |
2024 £ 2023 £ 2,305.00 2,500.00 4,200.00 3,126.00 9,985.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,490.00 5,626.00 4,636.16 0.00 575.00 2,800.00 600.00 300.00 125.00 221.00 5,936.16 3,321.00 10,553.84 2,305.00 10,553.84 2,305.00 |
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LIFE BROOKS INTERNATIONAL
Registered Charity Number – 1180557
ADDITIONAL INCOME AND FINACIAL ACTIVITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST
MARCH 2024
We appreciate all our donors and supporters who donated to Life Brooks International particularly the following individuals for their in-kind donations: Management Committee for contributing their time, skills and expertise to Life Brooks International and projects.
We are grateful to the National Lottery Community Fund for the Awards for All grants of £9, 985.00
Trustees and volunteers donated approximately 2000 hours of time overseeing projects, fundraising and developing strategy.
We are also grateful to the following organisations for their donations and support:
Community Action Network, Dorset for the tailored support in developing the Trustee Induction Pack, onboarding new trustees and updating the policies.
Salford CVS for the tailored support in organisational development, trustee training, volunteer management, and fundraising support.
Individuals and companies who donated items and/or subsidised the cost of food, sanitary and textbook supplies.
LIFE BROOKS INTERNATIONAL
Registered Charity Number – 1180557
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES INCOME
Income resources are included gross and are accounted for on a receipt basis.
2. EXPENDITURE
Resources expended are shown gross and are accounted for on a payment basis. Costs are allocated directly to the category to which they relate, where this allocation is not possible, costs are allocated within “administration.”
3. RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
No funds were received in the year with restrictions attached to their use.
LIFE BROOKS INTERNATIONAL
Registered Charity Number – 1180557
BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST MARCH 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| BALANCE AT BANK | 10,553.84 | 2,305.00 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 10,553.84 | 2,305.00 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | - | - |
| NET ASSETS | 10,553.84 | 2,305.00 |
Signature: OmotolaOdukoya
Name: Omotola Odukoya
Designated Role: Trustee/Treasurer
Date: 25[th] January 2025 .
LIFE BROOKS INTERNATIONAL
Registered Charity Number – 1180557