## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 1[st] April 2024 Period start date To 31[st] March 2025 Period end date**
**Charity name: Albion Business School**
## **Charity registration number: 1195048**
## **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 advancement of education for public
benefit in business and entrepreneurship
primarily, but not exclusively for students in
developing regions of the world.|
|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|Our charity has engaged in several key
activities to further our mission for public
benefit. These include:
The**Global New Venture Creation**
**Course**provides schoolchildren in
emerging economies with life-changing
access to entrepreneurial education—
completely free of charge. By introducing
young people to the fundamentals of
business creation, the course empowers
them to recognise opportunities within their
own communities and develop innovative
solutions to local challenges. Through
practical modules on business models,
value creation, market analysis, cash-flow
management, and presentation skills,
students gain real-world capabilities often
absent from traditional curricula.
For learners in resource-constrained
environments, this course opens doors that
were previously closed. It builds
confidence, creativity, and problem-solving
skills, helping students see themselves not
only as job seekers but as future job
creators. By learning how to validate ideas,
understand customers, and plan
operations, students develop the
foundations needed to start sustainable
micro-ventures that can support their
families and communities.
The course also fosters economic
resilience by equipping the next generation
with the tools to diversify local economies
and respond to changing market
conditions. By making high-quality|
|||entrepreneurial education freely available,
the programme helps reduce inequality,
inspires ambition, and lays the groundwork
for long-term economic growth. Ultimately,
it empowers young people to shape their
own futures and contribute meaningfully to
their nation’s development.
**Developing Partnerships**: We have
partnered with social enterprises that share
our mission, particularly those providing IT
equipment to Africa. This includes both
recycling initiatives and supplying
standalone solar-powered equipment.
These efforts are aimed at bridging the
digital divide and supporting educational
access in underserved regions.
**International Educational Relationships**:
We have established relationships with
organizations in Ghana, Zambia, Nepal,
Liberia, Nigeria, India, Sri Lanka, and
Bangladesh. These partnerships aim to
provide tuition and educational services in
these countries, thereby expanding our
reach and impact on a global scale.
These activities are integral to our purpose
of enhancing educational opportunities and
supporting economic development. They
reflect our commitment to public benefit by
ensuring that education and technology are
accessible to all, thereby promoting
equality and fostering global development.|
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|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees have used the guidance on
education for public benefit to ensure the
charity meets the public benefit
requirement.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment The advisory board have provided networking and fundraising support.
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 successfully delivered the
**Global Teacher New Venture Creation**
**Course**free of charge to schoolchildren in
emerging economies, providing high-quality
entrepreneurial education where such
opportunities are typically limited or non-
existent. Through a structured programme
covering business models, market
validation, financial literacy, and strategic
planning, the charity has equipped young
learners with the practical skills and
confidence needed to identify opportunities
and create viable solutions within their
communities.
A key achievement has been empowering
students to view themselves not only as
future employees but as**potential**
**entrepreneurs and job creators**.
Participants have developed real business
ideas, improved their problem-solving
abilities, and gained transferable skills such
as communication, teamwork, and critical
thinking. Many students report increased
motivation to continue education and
contribute to their local economy.
The wider impact extends beyond
individual beneficiaries. By fostering an
entrepreneurial mindset among young
people, the charity contributes to
**economic diversification**,**innovation**,
and**community resilience**. The
programme helps build a pipeline of future
micro-entrepreneurs who can create
employment, address local challenges with
sustainable solutions, and reduce long-
term dependency on aid. In doing so, the
charity supports inclusive economic growth
and strengthens the social and economic
fabric of emerging economies.
In addition, we have established strong
partnerships with organisations across
Ghana, Zambia, Nepal, Liberia, Nigeria,
India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. These|
collaborations enable us to extend our educational services and tuition programmes into new regions, significantly expanding our global reach and impact. Together, these achievements not only enhance the immediate circumstances of our beneficiaries—by providing vital access to education and technology—but also generate wider societal benefits. By equipping individuals with knowledge and practical resources, we help drive economic development, reduce inequality, and contribute to a more inclusive and empowered global community.
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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Achievements against
objectives set|
Para 1.41|
Together, these activities have enabled us to
advance entrepreneurship and business
education by:
Delivering access to essential
technology and learning resources.
Facilitating the creation and
deployment of innovative
educational tools.
Securing funding to support targeted
educational initiatives.
Extending our programmes to a
global audience, with a strong focus
on developing regions.
Through these efforts, we are fulfilling our
mission and creating meaningful impact on
the educational and economic landscape of
the communities we serve. We are helping
to cultivate a generation of knowledgeable,
skilled, and empowered individuals who are
equipped to contribute to their local
communities and to wider society.|
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|Performance of
fundraising activities
against objectives set|Para 1.41||
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|N/A|
|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|The charity has over £5500 in financial
reserves.|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|As a small charity we maintain funds for the
upcoming academic year and our reserves
policy plans for addressing risks of
unplanned events during the next year. The
required reserve amount is based on future
financial/student forecasts and is regularly
reviewed to ensure alignment with the
charity's financial health and strategy.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£5587.92|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|N/A|
|Details of fund materially
in deficit|Para 1.24|N/A|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern|Para 1.23|None|
## **Additional information (optional)**
## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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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|Constitution and Articles of Association|
|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|The charity requires a set of competencies
to deliver impact and sustainably in its
public benefit.
The charity reviews the skills, knowledge
and experience of the applicant based on
the Trustee role and current trustee’s to
meet its needs.|
## **Additional information (optional)**
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|
Para 1.51||
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|The charity’s
organisational structure
and any wider network
with which the charity
works|Para 1.51||
|Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51||
|Other|||
## **Reference and Administrative details**
Charity name Albion Business School Other name the charity uses Registered charity number 1195048
|Charity’s principal address|Blackthorn House Mary Ann Street, St Pauls Square,
Birmingham, England, B3 1RL||
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## – 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 N/A for 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**
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Signature(s)
Matthew Rogers-Draycott
Full name(s) David Bozward
Position (eg Chair Trustee
Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Date 10.07.25
01/07/2025
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Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Fundraising
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
Sub total
Total receipts
A3 Payments
Sub total
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
Sub total
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
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Albion Business School
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Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))
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