CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From: Period start date 164-2020 To: Period end date 31-3-2021 Charity name: Nalam Vaala Charity registration number: 1189081 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Para 1.17 To advance in life and help children and young people from marginalised communities who have been displaced during and after civil war, in particular in Ihe war-affecled Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka, Ihrough.. lal The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the inlerest of social welfare, designed to improve Iheir condilions of life., Ibl Providing support and activities, which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them lo participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. 1. Continued the support programme for the young people and families in Sri Lanka that commenced before the registration of Nalam Vaala. 2. Carried out online fundraising during the 2020 lockdown lo support the beneficiaries. The trustees are fully conversant with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission and pay due regard to il. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or seNices identified in the accounts. Stalement confirrring whether the trustees have had regard lo the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit P8ra 1.17 8nd 1.19 Para 1.18 The trustees continued the support to the beneficiaries as planned and also additional support during the COVID crisis. Apart from continuing the support for the beneficiaries already on the project, other activities were postponed {visiting Sri Lanka and the land related matters) because of the COVID lock down.
Additional information (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about-. SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making P8ra 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunleers other
Achievements and Performance SORP referenGe During ihe reporting period, we continued lo offer support and resources lo our beneficiaries. three of whom successfully obtained entry to university education. Summary of the main achievements of the charily, identifying the difference the charily s work has rnade to the circumstsnces of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 The project was already in operation before we were registered as CIO in April 2020 and we also raised funds through individual donalions to help the families in the project who were adversely affected. Nalam Vaala has supported more than 50 students by offering support in Literacy. numeracy, science, and ICT skills. Bearing in mind the beneficiary group had become disconnected from the process of learning, we delivered our support applying the {tried and tested) principles and techniques of non-formal learning. Our coordinator and tutors encouraged the beneficiaries 'active participation in the programme they were taking part in and helped young people develop a greater awareness of the impact of educalion. self- confidence and become engaged with learning. We support young unemployed people by referring them to specialisl vocalional training centres. Addilional information (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. The evaluation of the outcome of our intervention since 2016 has been positive with two beneficiaries now in university education. We believe that our approach has potential to succeed on a wider scale with properly coordinated planning and adequate resources. Achievements against objectives sel P3ra 1.41 Performance of fundraising activilies against objectives set Para 1.41 Inveslment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period P8ra 1.21 Finance report attached. At the end of the review period, due to the lockdown, we were not able to carry out the key activities we planned to commence after being registered. We have no paid staff. Trustees carried out the work on a voluntary basis. Until we are in a position to commence the key parts of the operational plan, we are able to continue the support for our currenl beneficiaries wilh the funds we can raise. Policy is in Ihe process of being developed. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves slating why they are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 P8ra 1.22 None We were only registered in April 2020 and we have no slaffing costs. Until we are able to resume the activities that were suspended due to Covid crisis, we have the ability to continue without reserves as we had done before the re islration. Al the end of the reporting period, we were in deficit of under £100. The trustees have since cleared the deficit. None P8ra 1.22 Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 Explanation of any uncertainties about the charily continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 Additional information (optional) You ma choose lo include further ststements where relevant about.. Currently, and until the COVID situation improves, our principal sources of funds are from individual donations and charity walks. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) P8ra 1.47 In order to prepare application for institutional funds, the trustees have to visit Sri Lanka and carryout a series of tasks including discussions wilh the local education authorities and schools. As a newly registered charity (during the lockdown period), we had to postpone our operational plans, some key tasks that had been carried out before commencing fundraising from institutional sources could not be carried out. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity P8ra 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Ilrii£l de.ed roy,Al r.h?rteri How is the charity constituted? le ci uniiicorporated a£fiorialion. CIO) Trustee selection methods including details of any conslitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees P8ra 1.25 Memorandum of Articles ofAssociation Para 1.25 cio Para 1.25 Any new Irustees will be appoinled through an open and Iransparenl recruitmenl in adherence lo our Equal Opportunities Policy. Additional information {optional) You ma choose lo include further ststements where relevant about.. The Nalam Vaala truslees have experience of working in charities or as Iruslees in olher charities. Policies and procedures adopled for the induclion and training of trustees Para 1.51 Before Ihe organisalion was formally set up, a workshop was held on the roles and responsibilities of trustees of a charity and how lo manage a charity. We are in the process of adopting policies and induction and trainin pro ramme. The charity has not been able to discuss and adopt a number of important policies and tools due to lockdown. The charily's organisational structure and any wider neOrk with which the charity works P8ra 1.51 Moreover, Currently we have no paid staff and all the work is carried out by the trustees on a voluntary basis. Trustee meetings had to be held remotely (Zoom) and the decision making is carried out b trustees. We have no staff. None Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
Reference and Administrative details Charily name other name the Charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address Nalam Vaala For a Better Life 1189081 28 Collyer Avenue, Croydon, CRO 4QU Names of the charity trustees who manage the charily Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Office lif any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustee if an Cathamuthu Raveendradass Chair Whole year Alex Purssey Kathiravelu Thambiah Whole year Whole year Ratnasingam Rajadurai Whole year 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Corporate trustees- names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of Irustees holding litle lo propety belonging to Ihe charity Trustee name Dates acted If not for whole ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity NIA Name and objects ofthe charily on whose behalf the 8ssels are held and how this falls within the custodian charily's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional information {optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chlef executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optional Information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the r.hAFitv's trustees Signature{s) Full name{s) Position {eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Cathamuthu Raveendradass Chair Date 3010112022
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Nalam Vaala
Recei ts and a ments accou p p y
01/04/2020
For the period from
To
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Endowment Restricted funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £
to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
| A1 Receipts | |||||
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| Fund raised for Covid relief | 405 | - | - | ||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 405 | - | - |
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| Sub total | - | - | - | ||
| Total receipts | 405 | - | - |
A3 Payments
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Moneysent to Sri Lanka for Covid relief |
500 | - | - | ||
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| **Sub total ** | 500 | - | - |
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| **Sub total ** | - | - | - | ||||||
| Total payments | 500 | - | - | ||||||
| Net of receipts/(payments) | - | 95 | - | - | |||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | - | - | ||||||
| CCXX R1 accounts (SS) A6 Cash funds last year end |
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Cash funds this year end - 95 - -
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31/01/2022
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the perio
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Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
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| - 95 | ||
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| - 95 | ||
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B5 Liabilities
CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
31/01/2022
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CCXX R4 accounts (SS)
31/01/2022
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31/01/2022
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CCXX R6 accounts (SS)
31/01/2022
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Amount due When due (optional) (optional) - - 7
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31/01/2022
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