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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
Period start date 01-11-2021
Period end date
31-10-2022
Charity name: Children of Light International
Charity registration number: 1189873
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian religion either in the UK or overseas, in particular but not exclusively, by: - the advancement of education, - the promotion of good race relations and equality of opportunity between persons of different racial groups; and - the relief of poverty particularly amongst children in inner-cityareas. |
| 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 |
• Christian education/training (Online) • Sports activities • Arts & Crafts • Tuition • Food bank (voucher distribution) • Counselling • Mentoring |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees have reviewed the guidance document issued by the charity commission on public benefit. |
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Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | • Leveraged online tools to deliver Christian education and leadership training to maintain engagement with youth • Reestablished in person leadership training sessions for spiritual development • Engaged youth in sports activities to promote physical well-being and teamwork • Nurtured creativity and expression through engaging art and crafts activities • Offered academic assistance for improved educational outcomes • Successfully organized clubs during holidays, fostering community connection • Provided counseling services to vulnerable young people in the interest of their mental well being • Provided Food Bank access to those most in need within our local community • Provided family counseling to fortify relationships within the unit |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Due to insufficient funding, the charity is currently deficit. Raising funds r e m a i n s achallenge. Parental contributions have been our only source of funds |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 167GBP |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Detailed below in accounts section. |
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| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Providing education/training Advancing Health And/or Saving Of Lives |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 10 Jun 2020 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | Charity trustee appointments are carried out at sole discretion of chair (Alexander Yohannes) in accordance with eligibility stipulations listed in governance document. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Children of Light International |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses |
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| Registered charity number |
1189873 |
| Charity’s principal address |
199 Freemasons Road, Second floor, London, E16 3PY |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cris Tefera Edgar | 199 Freemasons Road, Second floor, London, E16 3PY |
2021-2022 | ||
| Alexander Yohannes |
199 Freemasons Road, Second floor, London, E16 3PY |
2021-2022 | ||
| Eyob Haile | 199 Freemasons Road, Second floor, London, E16 3PY |
2021-2022 | ||
| Kristo Girma Tafesse |
199 Freemasons Road, Second floor, London, E16 3PY |
2021-2022 | ||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements None for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Accounts 2021-2022
| Items | Brought forward |
Donations | Grants | Sub- Total |
Expenditure | Carried Forward |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Office Rent |
(-) 240.00 |
9,000.00 | 8,760.00 | 8,760.00 | |||
| Broadband | 357.00 | 357.00 | 357.00 | ||||
| Zoom | 238.00 | 238.00 | 238.00 | ||||
| Food Bank (Voucher) |
3,500.00 | 3,500.00 | 3,333.00 | 167.00 | |||
| Training | 13,529.00 | 13,529.00 | 13,529.00 | ||||
www.coli.or 26,624.00 26,384.00 26,217.00 167.00
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Declarations
| eclarations | eclarations |
|---|---|
| The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. | |
| Signed on behalf | of the charity’s trustees |
| Signature(s) | |
| Full name(s) | AlexanderYohannes |
| Position | Chair |
| Date | 2024-02-11 |