Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 18/07/2022 Period start date To 31/03/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Bosnia Trust
Charity registration number: 1199686
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | For the public benefit, the relief of poverty, including but not limited to the provision of grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities and organisations working to prevent and relieve poverty in Bosnia. |
| 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 |
Bosnia Trust has been actively collaborating with Community Outreach UK to empower families and help them achieve sustainable independence. Through this partnership, we have provided essential resources, such as cows and greenhouses, to enable families to support themselves. These initiatives are designed to improve their livelihoods by fostering self-sufficiency, promoting agricultural development, and enhancing food security. By equipping families with the tools they need to thrive, we aim to create long- lasting positive impacts within the communities we serve. Families in hardship were supported by gifting a Cow or a Greenhouse. We supported Widows with Cash grants. |
| 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 had full regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in the course of their decision-making and activities. We have carefully considered how the charity’s work and objectives contribute to the public benefit, ensuring that our actions are aligned with the principles outlined by the Charity Commission. In particular, we have ensured that our services and programs are accessible to those in need, with a focus on delivering meaningful and tangible benefits to the public. The trustees are committed to |
upholding these principles in all aspects of our charity’s operations, ensuring that we continue to meet our legal obligations and act in the best interests of the communities we serve.
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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 | ||
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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 | In 2023 we collaborated with Community Outreach UK, the charity made significant strides in supporting individuals and families in need. By providing cash grants to 20 widows, the charity helped improve their financial stability and well-being. Additionally, gifting 6 families with cows and 3 families with greenhouses allowed them to become more self-sufficient, fostering greater long-term sustainability. These initiatives have not only made a direct, positive impact on the beneficiaries by alleviating hardship, but they also contribute to broader societal benefits by promoting economic empowerment, reducing poverty, and encouraging sustainable practices within communities. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | In 2023 with collaborated with Community Outreach UK, we successfully achieved our objective of supporting the relief of poverty for the public benefit in Bosnia through a range of initiatives. Our key achievements include: Providing cash grants to 20 widows, directly supporting individuals in need and contributing to their financial stability. Gifting 6 families with Cows, which will help them improve their livelihoods and become more self-sufficient. Donating 3 Greenhouses to families in hardship, enabling them to grow their own food and sustain their families more effectively. These actions were aligned with our mission to alleviate poverty and support individuals and families in need, as well as organizations working to prevent and relieve poverty in Bosnia. Through these efforts, we have made a meaningful difference in the lives of beneficiaries and contributed to broader community development. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Bosnia Trust has not been directly fundraising for internal projects since its inception. The charity has been supporting Community Outreach to fundraise and deliver projects in line with Bosnia Trusts programmatic objects. This approach has allowed Bosnia Trust to deliver impactful projects and change lives whilst still building its internal capacity and processes. Through our fundraising initiative for Community Outreach UK we were able to raise £29,948. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 | £0.00 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | £0.00 |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0.00 |
| 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 | N/A |
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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: |
CIO - Foundation | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO – Foundation |
| 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 current Trustees are the Founding Trustees. |
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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 | Bosnia Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1199686 |
| Charity’s principal address | 262 Blackhorse Lane, London, E17 6AD |
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) |
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| Mujibul Islam | Chair | |||
| Mohammed Abdul Kahar Matin |
Trustee | |||
| Anamul Hoque | Trustee | |||
– 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 None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements 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
Signature(s) M Islam Full name(s) Mr Mujibul Islam
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
09/04/2025