2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/04/23 Period start date To 31/03/24 Period end date

Charity name: Bosnia Trust

Charity registration number: 1199686

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
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. In 2024 we supported Widows with a Counsellor; we gifted Greenhouses and Cows to families in hardship; we supported Emergency Flooding Relief Efforts; we gave food via Qurbani.
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
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 2024 we collaborated with Community Outreach UK, the charity continued its mission to relieve poverty and support vulnerable communities in Bosnia through a variety of impactful actions. Some of our key achievements include:  Employed a Counsellor: We hired a professional Counsellor to support widows with their mental health, recognizing the emotional and psychological challenges they face. This intervention has helped improve their well-being, offering a sense of support and relief.  Gifting Greenhouses: We provided three families with greenhouses, empowering them to grow their own food and improve their food security. This initiative has allowed these

	families to sustain themselves
	and improve their economic
	stability.
	Gifting a Cow: One family
	received a cow, which has had a
	positive impact by increasing
	their ability to produce milk and
	generate income. This will help
	improve their long-term
	sustainability and self-
	sufficiency.
	Family Follow-up: We revisited
	four families who had previously
	received gifts, such as Cows and
	Greenhouses. Three of these
	families are thriving, and the
	cows are proving to be a valuable
	asset to their livelihoods.
	Unfortunately, one family
	continues to face challenges due
	to illness and extreme weather
	conditions that destroyed their
	greenhouse. However, they
	remain resilient with ongoing
	support.
	Support for Emergency Flood
	Efforts: We donated £2,500 to
	support flood relief efforts in
	Bosnia, providing critical
	assistance to those affected by
	the floods.
	Qurbani Food Distribution: We
	distributed food in the form of
	Qurbani, ensuring that those in
	need had access to vital nutrition
	during a key time of the year.
Through these initiatives, the charity
has made a significant difference in the
lives	of its beneficiaries, alleviating both
immediate hardship and fostering long-
term	sustainability. These efforts have
contributed to the wider societal
benefits of community resilience,
economic empowerment, and social
support, especially in times of crisis.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	In 2024 we collaborated with Community Outreach UK, we successfully achieved our objectives by delivering key items and support to families in need, including:  One Cow was gifted to a family, helping improve their food security and income.  Three Greenhouses were provided to families, allowing

		them to grow food and sustain themselves more effectively. These actions were in line with our overarching objective to alleviate poverty and support individuals and families in Bosnia, contributing to their empowerment and well-being.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	Bosnia Trust has maintained a strategic approach to fundraising by supporting Community Outreach initiatives rather than directly fundraising for internal projects. This has allowed us to focus on delivering impactful programs while building our internal capacity and systems. In 2024, our fundraising efforts for Community Outreach were particularly successful, raising £15,293.96. This amount was generated through various initiatives, including:  Sarajevo Half Marathon: A key event that helped raise significant funds for our programs.  General Fundraising Platforms: Additional funds were raised through online platforms, broadening our outreach and support. This approach has enabled Bosnia Trust to continue delivering projects that have made a lasting difference while growing our capacity for future initiatives.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
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
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
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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:		CIO - Foundation
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
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
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Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Bosnia Trust
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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	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

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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