2025-09-30-accounts - International Tanaba (Itanaba)

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International Tanaba CIO

ANNUAL REPORT

&

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

(CHARITY No. 1191978)

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

INDEX

	Page
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION	2
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES	3
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT	7
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES	8
BALANCE SHEET	9
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS	10 – 11

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER 1177632 ADDRESS 30 Hawkswood Swindon SN3 5AH ACCOUNTANTS Grant Accountants Limited 7 Glenrosa Road Reading RG30 6AN

TRUSTEES SERVING DURING THE YEAR AND SINCE THE YEAR END

Dr Mrs Halimatou Bourdanne (Chairman) Mr Tamibe Bourdanne Mr Iahlii O Bourdanne Mrs Juliette Doddo Siddo Mr Amos Oumounabidji Miss Salamatou Bourdanne BANKERS Zempler Bank Cottons Centre Cottons Lane LONDON SE1 2QG WEBSITE ADDRESS https://www.itanaba.org

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

The Trustees present their report and financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 30 September 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity’s constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published on 16 July 2014.

THE BIRTH OF INTERNATIONAL TANABA

INTERNATIONAL TANABA (iTanaba for short) is the brainchild of the Bourdanne family and springs from a life-long commitment to respond to some of the developmental issues in sub-Sahara Africa. On 26 October 2020, INTERNATIONAL TANABA received formal UK charity status as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with registration number 1191978.

iTanaba focusses on poverty relief and prevention, promotion of religious and racial harmony and the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. We work mainly in partnership with local NGOs and our activities include grant funding, education and training programmes.

OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT

Focusing its work largely in Sub-Sahara Africa, the objects for which iTanaba is established are –

a) The prevention or relief of poverty by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.
b) For the public benefit, the promotion of religious and racial harmony for the public benefit by promoting knowledge and mutual understanding between different racial and religious groups.
c) To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment through education of the public on the importance of conservation, promoting better farming methods and tree planting

Nothing in its constitution shall authorize an application of the property of iTanaba for purposes which are not charitable.

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under Section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 to refer to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity’s aims and objectives and planning future activities.

REVIEW OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

In memory of the founding father, Dr Daniel Bourdanne who served the charity selflessly in a voluntary capacity as Chief Executive in its infancy until his homegoing, the trustees renewed their commitment to continue this work as a fitting way to continue his legacy.

To that end, this year, the charity was able to initiate a tree planting project in the village in Chad where the founder, Dr Bourdanne began his formal education attending the local primary school.

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Tree planting in primary school in Malanegome, a village in Southern part of Chad as part of a reforestation programme to reverse the years of needless tree-felling for firewood and arrest the southern advancement of the Sahara Desert. Getting the children, who are the future generations, involved through use of their school compound and entrusting the watering and looking after the plants to them, it is hoped will change the culture of random felling of trees and instil in them a conservationist attitude to a greener environment.

This project is currently in its infancy and the hope is that we will be able to assess its impact over time.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

iTanaba received £880 in general giving and expended £954 leaving a deficit of £74 to carry forward to 2026.

RESERVES POLICY

The Trustees have a policy to hold reserves of £1,000 in unrestricted funds, which they consider to be reasonable given the nature and current scale of the Charity’s activities as well as the commitment of the founding trustees.

INVESTMENT POLICY

The Charity will not normally hold funds for a significant time period, as amounts raised for specific projects will usually be expended in partnership grants in the same year.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trustees have considered risk in respect of the day-to-day management of its financial and other affairs and consider them to be minimal. The Charity’s accounts and records are independently examined annually.

FINANCIAL POSITION

Funds under management at the end of this financial year was £3,091 (2023 - £2,886).

PLANS FOR FUTURE

Since the year end, the charity has identified three partner organisations in Niger, Chad and Ghana working in health and education and the hope of the trustees is that these partnership relationships can be formalised in the coming year.

Specifically for 2025/26, iTanaba will continue its work on cataract patients in Niger as well expanding the tree planting program to other schools within the identified village and neighbouring villages.

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Charity was constituted by a constitution on 21 February 2020. It is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with the Charity Commission.

TRUSTEES

The number of Trustees permitted by the Charity is not restricted but shall be not less than three. If the number falls below the minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity trustees or to appoint a new charity trustee. A Trustee is appointed for a term of three years but may be available for re-appointment.

When there is a requirement for a new Trustee, the individual is identified and appointed by the remaining Trustees. They make available to the new Trustee a copy of the current version of the Constitution and a copy of the Charity’s latest Trustees’ Annual Report and statement of accounts.

The Chairman and Treasurer have administrative oversight of the Charity. The full board of Trustees have met formally three times during the period.

TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The charity trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

a) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
b) observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP.
c) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
d) state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
e) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume the charity will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking responsible steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees are responsible for the integrity of the charity and financial information included on the INTERNATIONAL TANABA website.

Approved by the Trustees on 28 June 2026 and signed on their behalf by

Dr Mrs Halimatou Bourdanne Chairperson

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

I report on the accounts of INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO for the year ended 30 September 2025, which are set out on pages 8 to 11.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts (under section 145 of the Charities Act);
to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145 (5) (b) of the Act); and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair” view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.

I have no concern and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Name: Grant Accountants Limited Certified Chartered Accountants Address: 7 Glenrosa Road Reading RG30 6AN Date: 28 June 2026

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Notes Income Donations Fundraising income Expenditure Charitable activities Fundraising costs Advocacy & publicity 2 Net (deficit)/surplus for the year Fund balances brought forward Fund balances carried forward	Total Funds Unrestricted 2025 £ 880 - 880 674 - 280 954 (74) 3,091 3,017	Total Funds 2024 £ 1,027 96
		1,123 711 31 176
		918 205 2,886
		3,091

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank Amount due within one year NET ASSETS 5 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds	2025 £ 3,017 3,017 - 3,017 3,017 - 3,017	2024 £ 3,091
		3,091 -
		3,091 3,091 -
		3,091

(The notes form part of this account)

The accounts were approved by the Trustees 28 June 2026 and signed on their behalf by: -

Dr Halimatou Bourdanne Board Chair

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation, uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

a) Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102, Section 1A Small Entities – The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

b) Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis

The Trustees are of the view that whilst the level of voluntary giving remains uncertain, the trustees are committed to the vision and would do whatever it takes to ensure the work of the charity continues including provision of funding from personal sources. On this basis, the assessment of the trustees is that the Charity is a going concern.

c) Income recognition policies

Items of income are recognized and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria are met:

The Charity has entitlement to the funds;
Any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met or are fully within the control of the Charity;
There is reasonable certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable and
The amount can be measured reliably.

d) Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the Charity. Restricted funds are donations which the donors have stated to be used solely for specific areas of the Charity’s work or projects being undertaken by the Charity.

e) Expenditure

Expenditure is recognized once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

2. Resources expended

Charitable activities Niger - cataract surgery Chad - Tree planting Fundraising costs Advocacy and publicity Promotional costs Adminstrative costs	2025 2024 £ £ - 711 674 - - 31 259 144 21 32 954 918

3. Staff costs and numbers

There were no employees in the period.

Trustees’ remuneration and related party transactions

No trustee received remuneration in their capacity as trustee.

Analysis of net assets between funds

Cash at bank Less Current liabilities	Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ 3,017 - 3,017 - -
	3,017 - 3,017

INTERNATIONAL TANABA CIO ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025