Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
Period start date From 1[st] April 2023 To 21[st] march 2024 Period end date
Charity name: The Loni Namanga Bridge Trust Charity registration number:1184301 Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | TLNBT is charity set up in remembrance for Loni Namanga. As a charity we help the community in particular vulnerable youths. |
| 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 |
TLNBT aims to keep young people off the streets and steer them away from violent crimes and gangs. We will engage in meaningful recreational activities such as football , rugby and many other sports. We also encourage young people to take part in educational activities as well . To this end as well TLNBT has become a provider in Merton’s holiday and activities food program (HAF). This financial year we successfully delivered 4 holidays camps for underprivileged children as part of the the HAF programme. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees of TLNBT have taken into regard the guidance issued by the Charity Commission public benefits. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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
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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 | We were able to successfully deliver 4 holiday camps during this financial period for children aged 4-13 years old and numbers varied from 25-50 kids per day . This was a very good thing to happen for these groups of children in the community as we offer them a safe place to play ,form friendships and obtain some knowledge on healthy eating habits and the importance of it . Furthermore, we were able to provide hot meals to these kids on the majority of the days they attend. This helped the parents as some of them are really feeling the rise in the cost of living. The meals and snacks were provided free of charge. The children also actively participated in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. This helped to keep them fit mentally and physically. They also participated in arts and crafts showcasing their creativity . In addition to the above TLNBT took the children out on day trips to places such as the theatre , museum and a farm. TLNBT also delivered knife crime workshops to young adults. TLNBT also participated in the Community Champions scheme delivered by Merton council. To this end we launched our Community Champions news letter to help promote and enhance people’s well-being in the community by sharing information on health related issues. Overall TLNBT had a good year in making progress with its objectives. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
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where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other | TLNBT undertook a fundraising memorial walk Loni’s 5th anniversary to raise awareness on knife crime and raised £3000 for the charity’s work |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We made £24,141 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Holding reserves enables us to have confidence that the charity’s finances have been properly managed. This will provide an indicator on future funding needs . |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £7528 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are at our disposal when needed. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | £0 |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Presently we have no uncertainties as the charity is gaining more recognition. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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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
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
The charity trustees shall manage affairs of the CIO and made for that purpose will exercise all the powers of the CIO. |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | TLNBT is constituted by 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 | At the first annual meeting of members of the CIO all the charity trustees shall retire and stand for re-election. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Loni Namanga Bridge Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | TLNBT |
| Registered charity number | 1184301 |
| Charity’s principal address | 195 lynmouth avenue , morden , Surrey SM4 4RR |
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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| SallyNamanga | Chairman | N/A | SallyNamanga | |
| Bernard Enning | Treasurer | |||
| Princess Twum- Barima |
Secretary | |||
– 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
Additional information (optional)
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
Other optional information
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Bernard | |
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| Bernard junior Enning | ||
Treasurer |
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