Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 28/04/202 To 31/12/2021
Charity name: British Somali Medical Foundation
Charity registration number: 1194268
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The relief and prevention of sickness and the advancement of health of the UK Somali Community by supporting and advocating for the physical and mental health needs of the community. Including, without limitation, by providing information, advice and advocacy for healthcare related issues and organising workshops, conferences, seminars and lectures to educate community members on pertinent healthcare topics designed to contribute to the advancement of health. The promotion of equality and diversity within the healthcare sector for the public benefit by encouraging and enabling students from the British Somali community and other BAME groups to apply to UK medical schools. Including, without limitation, providing advice and guidance to young people throughout their application cycle through mentorship, seminars and workshops. |
| 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 |
advocacy for healthcare related issues and organising workshops, conferences, seminars and lectures to educate community members |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We confirm our acceptance on the Charity Commissions guidance. |
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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
| 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 | During this period, the BSMF has continued to support Widening Participation projects run by the British Somali Medical Association (BSMA Scholars Programme and Access2Medicine) focusing on supporting students from Black African/Carribean backgrounds applying to medical schools in the UK |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set
Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | During this period the Charity has had no income or expenditure. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Our Charity holds no reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | No income |
| 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 | n/a |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Trust deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is constituted as a 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 | Trustees are selected by committee members of the British Somali Medical Association. The Chair of the Charity (Dr. Zakariye Ashkir) is responsible for approving trustees. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | British Somali Medical Foundation |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | BSMF |
| Registered charity number | 1194268 |
| Charity’s principal address | KEMP HOUSE 152-160 CITY ROAD LONDON EC1V 2NX |
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 (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Zakariye Ashkir | Chair | |||
| Dr. Guleed Adan | Trustee | |||
| Dr. Samira Hassan | Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets zero 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
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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) Dr. Zakariye Ashkir Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 01/09/2023