MEDICAL STUDENTS ON A MISSION
Charity Number: 1196565
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Trustees' Annual Report and Accounts | Year ending 1 April 2025
1. Reference and Administrative Details
| Charity Name | Medical Students on a Mission |
|---|---|
| Charity Number | 1196565 |
| Legal Form | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) |
| Financial Year End | 1 April 2025 |
| Reporting Period | 2 April 2024 – 1 April 2025 |
2. Trustees
The following trustees served during the reporting period:
| Name | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Oyinlola Maria Bello | 15 November 2021 | — |
| Dr Amsajini Ravinthiranathan | 15 November 2021 | 1 June 2024 |
| Dr Arane Prabakaran | 15 November 2021 | 1 June 2024 |
| Joshua Osuchukwu | 1 June 2024 | — |
| Busayo Bello | 3 November 2024 | — |
| Timi Bello | 3 November 2024 | — |
| Moses Osuchukwu | 3 November 2024 | — |
3. Structure, Governance and Management
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by its constitution. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the governing document and are collectively responsible for the strategic direction and governance of the charity. No trustee received any remuneration during the period.
4. Objectives and Activities
Charitable Objectives
The charity's objective is to support medical students and healthcare initiatives through educational, outreach, and mission-based activities aimed at improving healthcare access and knowledge.
Activities for the Year
During this reporting period, the charity remained in a development and pre-operational phase. The trustees, all of whom are practising medical doctors working within the NHS, continued to focus on:
-
Building professional networks with NHS colleagues, GP practices, and healthcare organisations
-
Exploring potential partnerships and opportunities for future programme delivery
-
Developing a sustainable strategy for launching UK-based charitable activities
-
Welcoming new trustees to strengthen the governance of the charity
The charity also received early-stage voluntary donations during this period, reflecting community support for its mission. These funds are being held to support future planned activities.
No formal charitable programmes were delivered during this period. The trustees are continuing preparatory and foundational work, with the aim of initiating active programmes in 2025–2026.
5. Financial Review
Total income for the year was £870.00, comprising voluntary cash donations received in March 2025 and subsequently deposited into the charity's bank account. Total expenditure was £0. The closing fund balance as at 1 April 2025 is £870.00.
The trustees hold these funds in reserve to support future charitable activities in line with the charity's objectives. No expenditure has yet been incurred as the charity remains in a preoperational phase.
Reserves Policy:
The charity is in an early development phase. Reserves are held to support the future delivery of charitable activities and will be deployed in alignment with the charity's objectives once operations commence.
6. Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA)
For the year ending 1 April 2025
Total Funds (£)
Description
| INCOME | |
|---|---|
| Donations and legacies | 870.00 |
| Charitable activities | 0.00 |
| Other income | 0.00 |
| Total Income | 870.00 |
| EXPENDITURE | |
| Raising funds | 0.00 |
| Charitable activities | 0.00 |
| Other expenditure | 0.00 |
| Total Expenditure | 0.00 |
| Net Movement in Funds | 870.00 |
7. Balance Sheet
As at 1 April 2025
| Description | £ |
|---|---|
| ASSETS | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 870.00 |
| Total Assets | 870.00 |
| LIABILITIES | |
| Creditors: amounts due within one year | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 0.00 |
| Net Assets | 870.00 |
| FUNDS | |
| Unrestricted funds | 870.00 |
| Restricted funds | 0.00 |
| Total Charity Funds | 870.00 |
8. Notes to the Accounts
1. Accounting Policies
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and applicable regulations.
2. Trustees' Remuneration and Expenses
No trustees received any remuneration or were reimbursed for expenses during the period.
3. Related Party Transactions
There were no related party transactions during the period.
4. Donations
Cash donations totalling £870.00 were received during the period. These were initially held in cash and subsequently deposited into the charity's bank account upon its establishment. All funds are unrestricted.
9. Trustee Declaration
The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to public benefit in carrying out the charity's purposes, and that the accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on: 14 April 2026
Signed on behalf of the Board:
_______ Dr Oyinlola Maria Bello Trustee (Lead Signatory)
On behalf of all trustees of Medical Students on a Mission