CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustee Eligibility Declaration PLEASE COMPLETE USING BLOCK CAPITALS AIID BLACK INK complete udditiLinalforms ilyou htrve more tlion 4 triisteesl Or8anlsatlOA name Iyour or8anisatlon name 05 It appears in your governing docutnentl Total number of trustees your organi5ation has Trustee I Trustee 2 Trustee 3 Trustee 4 Name Name Name Name Sia Signat &gnature'. 5+gnalure'. 14$ &gnatu Date Date Date Date PJGJFJ Worklng wlth ¥uln¢rable groups Tlck thls box if your organisation works w¢th vulnerable people Ilncluding children) and you dÈcla¥e that you have.. Read and understood the Charity Commlsslon's safeguardin8 8uidance Carried out all trustee ellglbllity checks the law require5 and on the basis of those checks are satisfied that the people a¢tinE a5 trustees are both eligible and suitsble to act as trustees of this charity Corporate Trusteeshlp Tick thi5 box if your or83nis3tion has 3 corporate trustee (another organisation which acts as trustee such as a local authority) and Its dlrectors are Tnaking this declarationl Personzl benellt If your organisation pays lor will pay) any trustee for being a trustee OR any trustee or person connected to them for prO￿dIngg0OdS and setwices, you declare that this will.. be in the organi5ation's best interests be lawful and authorlsed help the Organisation carry out its purposes lor be a necessary by-produtt of It orrytng out its purposes) Trustee ellglblllty and responslbllltv 8y completing and signing this forrn, you declare that you.. are willin8 to act as a trustee of the or8anisatlon named above understand your organisation's purposes lobje¢tsl and rules set out in its governing document are not prevented from actlng as a trustee because you: You also declare that: the inlorrnation you provlde io the Charity Commission Is true, cornplete and correct you understand that It's an offence under section 60llllbl of the Charities Act 2011 to knowingly or recklessly provide false or misleading Information vour organisation's funds are held lor will be held) in its name in a bank or building soclety account in En8land or Wales vou wlll comply wlth your re5pon5ibilities as trustee5 these are set out in the Charity Coinmi55ion guidance he essential trustee ICC31' Ilf applicable) the primary address and residency detai you provide in a charity registration applicatSon are correct and you wlll notlfythe Charlty Commlsslon If they change have an unspent convlctlon for one or more of the offen£es listed here" have an IVA, debt relief order andlor bankruptcy order have been removed as a trustee In England, Scotland or Wales (by the Charity Commission or Offlce of the Scottish Charity Regulator) have been rernoved from besng in the management or control ol any body in Scotland (under relevant legislatlonl have been disqualified by the Charity CommissSon are 3 disquallfied company director are a deslgnated person for the purposes of anti- terrorism legislation are on the sex offenders reglster have been found in contempt of court for maklng lor causing to be madel a false statement have been found guilty of disobedience to an order or direction of the Charity Commission asset5. .service. ov.uk loadsls 5temlu loadslattachment data ijalification RÈasons Table v2.odt overnrnen 820804 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustee Eligibility Declaration PLEASE COMPIETE USING BLOCK CAPITALS AND BLACK INK 'complete additionolforms if you hoige more t11￿￿ 4 triistee51 Organlsatlon name Iyour org¥ni53tion name as it 8ppears in yourgoverning documentl (9 ,'A +,, I/V &LU£/vDLY/V 1'2ot)q2? J Total number of trustees your or8anlsatlon has Trustee I Trustee 2 Trustee 3 Trustee 4 Name Narne Name Name ¥The Stgnature. Si8nature'. 8nature.' Si8nature Date Oate Date Date Working wlth vulnerable groups Tltk this box if your or8anisation works wlth vulnerable people lincludlng children) and you declare that you have.. Read and understood the Charity Cornmi5sion's safeguarding guidance Carried out all trustee eliwbility checks the18w requlres and on the basis of those chetks Ère 5atlsfied that the people acting as trustees are both ell8lble and suitable to act as trustees of this charty Corporate Tru5teeshlp Tick this box if your organisation has a corporate trustee (another organisation which acts as trustee such as a local authorityl and its directors are making thi5 declarationl Peisonal benefit If your organisation pays lor will pay) any trustee for being a trustee OA any trustee or person connected to them for providinggoods and serwces. you dèclare that this will.. be in the organisation's best interests be lawful and authorlsed help the organisation carry out its purposes lor be r¢ecessary by-produrt of it ¢arrwn8 Out its purposes) Trustee eligibilityand responslblllty By completin8 and signing this forrnj you declare that you.. are willing to act as a twstee of the organlsation named above understand your or8anisatlon's purposes loblectsl and rules set out in its governlng documÈnt are not prevented from acring as a trustee because vou.. You also declare that= the information you provlde to the Charity Commission Is true, complete and corrett vou understand that it'5 an offence under section 60llllbl of the Charlties Act 2011 to knowin8ly or retkle551y provide false or mlsleading Information vour organlsation's funds are held lor will be held) In its narne in 3 bank or bulldlng society account in England or Wales you will comply with your responsibilities as trustees these are set out in the Charity Commission guidance he essential trustee ICC31' lif applicable) the primary address and residency detalls you provide in a charity reeistration application are correct and you will notify the Chaiity Commi55ioN if they chan8e have an unspent convl¢tlon for one or rnore of the offences Ilsted here. have an IV& debt relief order and/or bankruptcy order hzve been removed as a trustee in England. Scotland or Wales (by the Charity Cornmi55ion or Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) have been removed from bein8 in the an3gement or control of any body in Scotland (under relevant legislationl have been dlsqualilied by the Charity Commission are a disquèlified company dlrector are z designated person for the purKx)se5 Of anti- terrorism legislation are on the sex offÈnders reglster have been found In conrempt of Court for rnaking lor causing to be madel a false statement have been found guilty of disobedience to an order or direction of the Charity Commission * htt .service. ov.uk/ overnmenr/ loadsls stem loadslattachment datallile1820804 u81ilication Reasons Table v2.odt assets. ## Sudanese Community Association in Swindon Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statement for the year ended (31 March 2025). Reference and Administrative Details - Charity name: Sudanese Trustee Association - Registered charity number: (1200923) - Principal address: 2 Spruce Court, Swindon, SN2 1TP. - Trustees: Ibrahim Mohammed, Ahmed Morkaz, Mohamed Allajabo, Mujahid Sideed, Mohammed Abdulrahim, Asma Salih and Zeinab Abaker. ## Structure, Governance and Management The Sudanese Trustee Association is managed by a board of trustees who are responsible for the overall direction, governance, and financial oversight of the charity. Trustees meet regularly to plan activities and review progress. The charity operates as a community-based voluntary organisation serving members of the Sudanese community. ## Objectives and Aims The charity’s main aim is to bring the Sudanese community together , promoting a sense of belonging , cultural pride, and mutual support. Our objectives are to: - Celebrate and preserve Sudanese culture and traditions. - Foster community spirit, social inclusion, and wellbeing. - Provide a welcoming environment for all community members to connect, share experiences, and support one another. ## Activities and Achievements During the financial year, the Association successfully delivered several community-focused events and gatherings, including: - Ramadan Breakfasts: Organised four community iftar (breaking of fast) events to encourage togetherness and reflection during Ramadan. - Condolence Gatherings: Provided shared spaces for grief and condolences, allowing members to support each other in difficult times. - Community Play and Social Activities: Hosted inclusive games and social events for all age groups to promote wellbeing. - Barbecue Gathering: Organised a social barbeque event to foster friendship, networking, and community spirit. - Eid Celebrations: Held special gatherings during Eid to celebrate our shared heritage, enhance social bonds, and improve mental and physical wellbeing. - All activities were carried out smoothly and achieved their intended goal of strengthening community ties, thanks to the collective efforts and generosity of our members. ## Financial Review During the year, the Association raised a total of £5,600 through community contributions and fundraising activities. Expenditure amounted to £4,800 , which was primarily used for: - Venue and hall rentals - Essential supplies and materials - Decorations and event-related costs A balance of £800 remains to support future community initiatives. The trustees are satisfied that the charity remains financially sustainable. However, more it required more money to plan for big events which is one of the futures aims to obtain. ## Plans for the Future Looking ahead, the Association aims to: - Strengthen partnerships with other local charities and community groups. - Expand the range of social and cultural activities offered. - Develop opportunities for shared learning and collaboration within the wider voluntary sector.