Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/03/2024 Period start date to 01/03/2025 Period end date
Charity name: Good Planet International Foundation
Charity registration number:1199457
Objectives and Activities
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty Environment/Conservation/Heritage
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Prevent or relieve poverty in primarily, but not exclusively Nigeria by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty primarily, but not exclusively by providing access to basic healthcare. |
| 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 |
Promote for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment, primarily, but not exclusively the mitigation of the impact of climate change on those living in poverty. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees affirm that they have given due consideration to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission regarding public benefit. In conducting the charity's activities and decision-making processes, the trustees have ensured that the charity's actions align with the principles of public benefit as outlined by the Commission. This includes assessing how our activities contribute to the charity's aims and ensuring that any private benefit arising from our work is incidental and necessary to delivering our public benefit." |
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| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Our grant-making policy is committed to transparent, fair, and impactful allocation of funds. We prioritize projects that align with our mission and demonstrate potential for significant positive impact. Applicants must provide clear objectives, a detailed plan, and a robust evaluation strategy. We ensure due diligence in the selection process and maintain ongoing oversight to guarantee effective use of funds." |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | TBD |
| Para 1.38 | TBD |
Contribution made by volunteers TBD Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference TBD Summary of the main Para 1.20 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.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | TBD |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | TBD |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | TBD |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end ofthe period |
Para 1.21 | At the close of the reporting period, the charity's financial position remained stable despite no active projects or operations. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhy they areheld |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 | The charity faces certain uncertainties that could impact its ability to continue as a going concern. These include fluctuating funding sources and changing regulatory environments. However, we are actively addressing these challenges |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The charity's main sources of funding are diverse, encompassing individual donations, grants from governmental and private foundations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | TBD |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The charity faces several key risks, including fluctuations in funding due to economic uncertainty, regulatory changes impacting operational compliance, and challenges in maintaining donor engagement in a competitive non-profit sector. Additionally, there are risks associated with data security and the management of personal information. We are also mindful of the potential impact of global events, such as natural disasters or pandemics,on our abilityto operate and fulfill our mission." |
| Other |
GOOD PLANET NTERNA TIONAL FOUNDATION STATEMENf OF FINANCIALAcnviTIES ASAT 31 MARCH 2025 Unre5trirted Restricted 1124-25 Total this period Z>24 Total thi5 period Funds Fund5 tes Income Donations Grft Akl funds Féés 11%9 11,949 Total ii.wj 11919 P*sOur5 Expended: Charitable Activities Governante Costs 9,699 410 9,699 410 Tolal Res0w5 ExpeTrJed lo.i( NET MOvENT IN FUNDS 1.840 1.840 Total funds brought forward Total funds carrd forward Statement of recogn15ed galns and losses: The tonlpany does not have any gains oi losses other than the statement of finantial attwities for the riod of the report
GOOD PLANET INTERNAMONAL FOUNDATION ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED AS A T 31 MARCH 2025 2024-25 202>24 Dlr•rt ChArftsbl4 Colts.. stsff Salarie5 including Nl and pen5ion$ Consultsncy fees Events and other dlrect tharltable costs 222 7,453 Trainin6 costs Rent Publicity (including newsletters) 1.419 Totsl Direct ch•rrt•ble Gov4rnAn¢g C¢Y4ts'. IndEPEndent eNaminer'5fees Trustee's expenditure Totsl Governance Colts 350 410 Other Resourte¥ txpend•d.. Telephone Postage Stationery & Printing Light and heat Motor runnin8expenses Subscrlpuons Bank Charge% Loan Repaytnent Insuran 466 139 Depreclafjon T¢)tsl Oth•r Roures •xp4ndad 605 TOTAiEXPENDrruRE 10,109 202$ 12>24 Wage5 and Salarie5 National Insurance Costs Pension o)ntribution T¢)tsl stsff Costs No ernployee received more than E6a).ffl rernuner6tion in a month. he did notattractany payable Natonal Insurance Costs.
GOOD PLANET INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION 8oIAn¢e Sheel 4¥ at ornded 31 M•rch 2025 2024-25 202>24 Notes Fixed As8etJ Tan8lble Assets Currert Asset¥ Debtor5 and prep6yments Cash at Bank and in Hand 1.874 874 Cr•dltors'. Amount falling dve within a year MetcurrentAssets cdItOrS falling due over l year Total alts Capltal and R•84fvgB Unrestricted funds Restricted fund5 [840 Total fundB io For the financlal year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entlded to exemptlo from audlt under sectlon 477 Compan%Att 2W6. No member of the Company has dEP05ited a nolKE. pur5u{nt ID serlion 476. requiring In audit of the financial statements under the requirements of the Cornpanies Act 2(06. The dlrector acknowled8es hk responslbllltes for ensurln6 thai the company keeps aCCOuntin8 retordl ¥vhich ttsmply ¥vith section 386 of the Act and for preparingfin2n¢ial stattnents which give a true aDd lairyiew of the state of affiar5 ol the cotnpany as at the end of the financial yearand of its profit or lossfor the financialyear in a(cordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requlrements of the CompanlesAct 2(K)6 relatlngto accounts, so far ag appltable to the companv. Theses financial ststements have been prepared in a(cordance with the provisions applicable to companies subiectto the small cornpanies re8ime with part 15 of the companles AC[20 and wlth the Flnanclal Reporlngstandard for smaller Entlfjes leffective April 20() Approved by the Trustees for issue in November 2025 Mr.T£r500 Alexander Chinyam Charlty numbgr.. 1199457
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Tangible fixed asset5 2024-25 Tools & Equipments 2023-24 Tools & Equipments Cost: A5 at June 2023 Cornputers at costs Fixtures & fittings at tosts Fixtures & fittings- additional Total costs a5 at 31 May 2021 Depreciation: Chaiges forthe year- Computers Charges for the year- fixturès & fittin Total charye In the year Net book value at May 2023 Debtors 2024-25 2023-24 Debtors Prepaid rent and Debtors Total Debtors Credr£ors- amounts fallingdue wkhin one year 2024-25 2023-24 Corporation tax Trade Creditors Dirertoes current account5 Bank overdraft Total Credltors: amounts fallln8 due wlthln one year Trustee's Expenses Related PartyTransaction5 There were no re18ted partytransartions to report. There were no transactions wth the directOT5 to report. 10 Anzlyi5 of fund5 retrNed ReIpts in the year ReiptS in the year Restricted Funds OffiTr Space Lknnation (from Centric Comfflunit Subtotal RestrKted Funds Unrestricted funds Total Anatysi5 of fund5 reV 1840
GOOD PLANET INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION Statement of Trustees Responsibilities Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requ ires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the cha rity's financial artivities during the yea r a nd of its financia I position at the end of the year in accordance with the requirements of section 396 of the Compa nies Art 2006. In preparing those financial statements, the trustess are requ ired to.. al selert suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently,. bl make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- cl state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subjert to any departures disclosed and expla ined in the financia I statements; dl prepare the financia I statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation- The Trustees a re responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasona ble accuracy at any ti me the f ina ncial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with cha rities Acts and comply with sertion 394 of the Companies Act 20(. They are a Iso responsible for safegua rding the assets of the charity a nd hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention a nd detection of f ra ud and other irregu larities. Approved by the boa rd on 11 November 2025 and signed on its behalf by= Doreen Ogechi Belonwu - Trustee
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
The charity's trusts are legally binding arrangements where assets are held and managed by trustees for specific charitable purposes as outlined in the trust deeds. |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royalcharter) |
Para 1.25 | Model Constitution of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is constituted as a non-profit organization governed by a set of rules and constitution. This legal structure defines our operating framework, including our objectives, membership, decision-making processes, and the roles and responsibilities of our trustees or directors. The charity is registered with the charities commission for England and Wales ensuring compliance and alignment with our mission and charitablepurposes. |
| 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 first charity trustees are as follows, and are appointed for the following terms – TERSOO ALEXANDER CHINYAM FOR 4 YEARS DOREEN BELONWU FOR 3 YEARS 10. Appointment of charity trustees (1) Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. (2) In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. Appointment of charity trustees (1) Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. (2) In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. 11. Information for new charity trustees The charity trustees will make available to each new charity trustee, on or before his or her first appointment: (a) a copy of the current version of this constitution; and |
(b) a copy of the CIO’s latest Trustees’ Annual Report and statement of accounts. The charity trustees shall manage the affairs of the CIO and may for that purpose exercise all the powers of the CIO. It is the duty of each charity trustee: (a) to exercise his or her powers and to perform his or her functions in his or her capacity as a trustee of the CIO in the way he or she decides in good faith would be most likely to further the purposes of the CIO; and (b) to exercise, in the performance of those functions, such care and skill as is reasonable in the circumstances having regard in particular to: (i) any special knowledge or experience that he or she has or holds himself or herself out as having; and, (ii) if he or she acts as a charity trustee of the CIO in the course of a business or profession, to any special knowledge or experience that it is reasonable to expect of a person acting in the course of that kind of business or profession.
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | TBD |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | TBD |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | TBD |
Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Good Planet International Foundation |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1199457 |
| Charity’s principal address | 172 BRIGGINGTON WAY LEIGHTON BUZZARD BEDFORDSHIRE LU7 3RQ |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERSOO ALEXANDER CHINYAM |
CHAIR | 27 FEB 2022 | ||
| DOREEN OGECHI BELONWU |
TRUSTEE | 27 FEB 2022 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name DOREEN OGECHI BELONWU
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 NONE held in this capacity
Name and objects of the NONE charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for NONE 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
N/A
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) DOREEN OGECHI BELONWU Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) SECRETARY Date 18/11/2025