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THE ALBANIA UK CHARITY

Trustees’ Annual Report

Charity Number: 1196710

Financial Period: 01 July 2024 – 30 June 2025

This Trustees’ Annual Report has been prepared for submission to the Charity Commission for England and Wales in accordance with the reporting requirements applicable to charities with annual income below £25,000.

1. Trustees and Administration

Trustees Avni Brucaj Sokol Sakaj Alda Sakaj

2. Objectives and Public Benefit

The charity’s objective is to relieve hardship and support vulnerable individuals and families experiencing financial and social difficulties. During the reporting period, the charity focused on providing food packages, detergents, hygiene products and essential household support to vulnerable families overseas. The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance when planning and carrying out the charity’s activities and are satisfied that the charity’s work continued to provide public benefit throughout the reporting period.

3. Activities and Achievements

During the financial period, the charity raised donations and voluntary contributions from supporters and members of the community. These funds were applied directly toward charitable activities aimed at relieving hardship amongst vulnerable families overseas. The charity organised and distributed support packages containing food items, detergents, hygiene products and essential household supplies. Assistance was targeted toward individuals and families identified as being in need of support due to financial hardship and limited access to essential goods. The trustees monitored expenditure throughout the reporting period to ensure that charitable funds were applied responsibly and in accordance with the charity’s objectives. The charity continued to operate with the assistance of volunteers and community support, enabling a significant proportion of donations received to be directed toward charitable purposes. The trustees believe that the charity’s activities during the financial period contributed positively toward the relief of hardship and the support of vulnerable beneficiaries.

4. Financial Review

The charity received total income of £7,024 during the financial year. The majority of expenditure related directly to charitable activities, including the purchase and distribution of aid packages and essential household support. Administrative expenditure consisted mainly of transaction charges, transfer fees and card-related charges incurred while carrying out charitable activities.

Receipts and Payments Summary	£
Donations and income received	7,024
Charitable expenditure	6,888
Administrative and transaction fees	141
Total expenditure	7,029
Closing balance at year end	0

5. Governance and Risk Management

The trustees are responsible for the governance and financial management of the charity. Financial records were maintained throughout the reporting period and expenditure was monitored by the trustees. The charity maintained oversight over charitable spending and took reasonable steps to ensure that funds were used in furtherance of its charitable objectives.

6. Volunteers

The charity relied on volunteer support during the reporting period. Volunteers assisted with charitable activities and the preparation and distribution of support packages.

7. Trustee Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved this Trustees’ Annual Report for the financial period ended 30 June 2025.

Signed on behalf of the trustees: ____ Trustee name: Avni Brucaj Date: ____13/05/2026

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

THE ALBANIA UK CHARITY

Charity Number: 1196710 For the period ended 30 June 2025

Income and expenditure	Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Total 2025 £
Incoming resources from generated funds
Donations and legacies	7,024	-	7,024
Investment income	-	-	-
Incoming resources from charitable activities
Charitable activities income	-	-	-
Total incoming resources	7,024	-	7,024
Resources expended
Costs of generating funds	-	-	-
Charitable activities
Food packagesandessential household support	6,888	-	6,888
Administrative and transfer fees	141	-	141
Total resources expended	7,029	-	7,029
Net income/(expenditure) for the year	-5	-	-5
Fund balances at 1 July 2024	0	-	0
Fund balances at 30 June 2025	0	-	0

Notes to the Accounts

1. The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis for a charity with gross income below £25,000.

2. The charity’s principal activity during the reporting period was the provision of food packages, detergents, hygiene products and essential household support to vulnerable families overseas.

3. Administrative expenditure consisted primarily of transaction charges, transfer fees and card-related charges incurred in carrying out charitable activities.

4. The charity operated primarily through volunteer support during the financial period.

Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf.

Trustee Signature: _____ Name: Avni Brucaj Date: _______13/05/2026