Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 18/07/2024 - 17/07/2025 Period end date
Charity name: Mary Justina Foundation
Charity registration number: 1193015
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 |
The object[s] of the CIO [is][are] For the public benefit, to advance the education of women aged 14-25 in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Cameroon and Benin in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including by: 1. Awarding to such persons scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants at any university, colleges or institution of higher or further education ....................................................................................................................... . 2. Providing the students with online training, mentoring and face to face coaching, particularly in the subjects of computer science, STEM and digital skills ....................................................................................................................... . 3. Raising awareness of computer science, STEM, digital skills and IT awareness to students, to prepare them for entry to any occupation, entrepreneurship, trade or profession on leaving any educational establishment. |
| 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 |
improves the qualifications, skills of the groups and individuals it engages in learning. transforms the lives of individuals through advancement in education which in turn contributes to the development of cohesive and resilient communities. supports the region's need to upskill its youths and address issues of education, and computer illiteracy. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees |
Para 1.18 |
have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commissio n on public benefit
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment N/A 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 | The Charity has not functioned since COVID, and is still restructuring to resume work. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Zero return - The Charity has not functioned since COVID, and is restructuring to resume work. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | NA |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | NA |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The Charity has not functioned since COVID, and is restructuring to resume work. |
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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: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Mary Justina Foundation Constitution |
| 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 | Trustee selection was by appointment, using the Mary Justina Foundation constitution /CIOdocument.Trustee understands the duties and responsibilities they will be taking on. |
Additional information (optional)
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
N/A |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Mary Justina Foundation |
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| Other name the charity uses | NA |
| Registered charity number | 1193015 |
| Charity’s principal address | 58 Russett Way BR8 7TT. |
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 (ifany) |
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| Ijeoma Jane Ojukwu |
Trustee | |||
| Adanna Emmanuela Ononiwu |
Trustee | |||
| Mr Nnamdi Azorji | Trustee | |||
– 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 N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A 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) Ijeoma Ojukwu
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
09/07/2025