
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

**From  February 2023  Period start date   To         31/12/2023      Period end date Charity name: Community of African Veteran Association Leicester (CAVAL) Charity registration number: 1201977** 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

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|Summary of the purposes of<br>the charity as set out in its<br>governing document|Para 1.17|The preservation and protection of good<br>physical and mental health of people aged<br>over 25 living in Leicester in particular but<br>not exclusively by promoting and providing<br>physical fitness sessions including football.|
|Summary of the main<br>activities in relation to those<br>purposes for the public<br>benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or services<br>identified in the accounts.|Para 1.17 and<br>1.19|1. Fitness sessions were held every Saturday<br>morning from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM,<br>offering a fantastic opportunity to improve<br>health and well-being.<br>2. We organized two exciting friendly football<br>matches, bringing together enthusiastic<br>teams from Reading and Birmingham for a<br>spirited competition.<br>3. In addition, we hosted an unforgettable<br>family fun day that drew in over 400<br>participants. This vibrant event was<br>packed with engaging outdoor games,<br>including tug-of-war, football, badminton,<br>sack races, egg-and-spoon races, and<br>board games, all accompanied by<br>delicious refreshments. It was a day filled<br>with laughter, camaraderie, and fun for<br>everyone involved!|
|Statement confirming<br>whether the trustees have<br>had regard to the guidance<br>issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public<br>benefit|Para 1.18|For all activities, the trustees had regard to<br>the Charity Commission’s guidance on<br>public benefit.|



## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making 



|Policy on social investment<br>including program related<br>investment|Para 1.38||
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|Contribution made by<br>volunteers|Para 1.38|Volunteers were essential to the success of<br>CAVAL's activities. Their unwavering<br>dedication and commitment not only<br>enhanced the overall effectiveness of our<br>events but also created a vibrant and<br>supportive community. By offering free<br>fitness training sessions, the volunteers<br>empowered participants to achieve their<br>health goals. Additionally, many played a<br>vital role in organizing these impactful<br>events. The invaluable contributions of our<br>volunteers have truly elevated CAVAL and<br>made a lasting difference.|
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## **Achievements and Performance** 

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|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|The family fun day organized by CAVAL<br>brought together an impressive 400<br>participants, demonstrating the community's<br>enthusiasm for engaging in outdoor<br>activities. These types of events play a<br>crucial role in alleviating stress, combating<br>depression, and enhancing mental health.<br>They foster a sense of unity and social<br>integration, creating a vibrant community<br>atmosphere. Moreover, the event served as<br>a valuable networking opportunity, enabling<br>participants to connect and collaborate in<br>meaningful ways.<br>The friendly football games not only<br>promoted camaraderie but also significantly<br>boosted participants' physical health. By<br>helping to reduce and prevent<br>cardiovascular diseases, these activities play<br>an essential role in lessening the strain on<br>our NHS. Such initiatives not only benefit<br>individuals but also contribute to a healthier,<br>more resilient community overall.|



## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

|Achievements against<br>objectives set|Para 1.41|
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Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other 



## **Financial Review** 

|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s<br>financial position at the end<br>of the period|Para 1.21|**CAVAL raise a total of £5800 through**<br>**donations. A total of £4219 was spent in**<br>**organising the family fun day and the**<br>**football friendlies. The balance in the**<br>**account was £1581.**|
|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**CAVAL’s policy is to hold at least £500 as**<br>**reserves**|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**£1000,00.**|
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22|**N/A**|
|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24|**£0.00**|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|**N/A**|



**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

|The charity’s principal<br>sources of funds (including<br>any fundraising)|Para 1.47||
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|Investment policy and<br>objectives including any<br>social investment policy<br>adopted|Para 1.46||
|A description of the principal<br>risks facing the charity|Para 1.46||
|Other|||





## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:||N/A|
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|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|CAVAL Association Constitution|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|CIO|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|Voted at General Assembly meeting|



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|Policies and procedures<br>adopted for the induction and<br>training of trustees|Para 1.51||
|The charity’s organisational<br>structure and any wider<br>network with which the<br>charity works|Para 1.51||
|Relationship with any related<br>parties|Para 1.51||
|Other|||



## **Reference and Administrative details** 

|Charity name||
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|Other name the charity uses|N/A|
|Registered charity number|1201977|
|Charity’s principal address|25 GLENGARRY CLOSE<br>LEICESTER<br>LE3 6RP|
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 

|1<br>2<br>3<br>4<br>5<br>6<br>7<br>8<br>9<br>10<br>11<br>12<br>13<br>14<br>15<br>16|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole**<br>**year **|**Name of person (or body) entitled**<br>**to appoint trustee (ifany)**|
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||George Chi<br>Tangyie|Chairperson||General Assembly|
||Mr Mbi Gerald<br>Baiye|Trustee||General Assembly|
||Mr Junior Elimbi|Trustee||General Assembly|
||Mr Elvis Nyiawung<br>Morfaw|Trustee||General Assembly|
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– 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 N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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)** George Chi Tangyie **Full name(s)** George Chi Tangyie **Position (eg Secretary,** Chair **Chair, etc) Date** 03/04/2025 



|Charity Name: Community of African<br>Veteran Association Leicester<br>(CAVAL)|Charity Name: Community of African<br>Veteran Association Leicester<br>(CAVAL)|Charity Name: Community of African<br>Veteran Association Leicester<br>(CAVAL)|Charity No<br>Company No<br> <br>1201977|Charity No<br>Company No<br> <br>1201977|Charity No<br>Company No<br> <br>1201977|
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|**Section B                      Balance sheet**||||||
|Guidance Note<br>**Fixed assets**<br>**Intangible assets            (Note 15)**<br>B01<br>**Tangible assets              (Note 14)**<br>B02<br>**Heritage assets              (Note 16)**<br>B03<br>**Investments                    (Note 17)**<br>B04<br>**_Total fixed assets_**<br>B05<br>**Current assets**<br>**Stocks                           (Note 18)**<br>B06<br>**Debtors                           (Note 19)**<br>B07<br>**Investments                    (Note 17.4)**<br>B08<br>**Cash at bank and in hand  (Note 24)**<br>B09<br>**_Total current assets_**<br>B10<br>**Creditors: amounts falling due within**<br>**one year              (Note 20)**<br>B11<br>**_Net current assets/(liabilities)_**<br>B12<br>**_Total assets less current liabilities_**<br>B13<br>**Creditors: amounts falling due after**<br>**one year                (Note 20)**<br>B14<br>**Provisions for liabilities**<br>B15<br>**_Total net assets or liabilities_**<br>B16<br>**Funds of the Charity**<br>**Endowment funds (Note 27)**<br>B17<br>**Restricted income funds (Note 27)**<br>B18<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>B19<br>**Revaluation reserve**<br>B20<br>**Fair value reserve**<br>B21<br>**_Total funds_**<br>B22|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>F01|<br>**Restricted**<br>**income**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>F02|**Endowment**<br>**funds**<br>**Total this**<br>**year**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>F03<br>F04||**Total last**<br>**year**<br>**£**<br>F05|
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_**The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.**_ 

_**The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.**_ 

_**The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.**_ 

_**These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.**_ 

|Signature of director authenticating accounts being sent to<br>Companies House<br>Signed by one or two trustees/directors on behalf of all the<br>trustees/directors|Print Name|Date of<br>approval<br>dd/mm/yyyy|
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||George Chi Tangyie|11/05/2024|
||Elvis NyiawungMorfaw|11/05/2024|
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||Signature|Date<br>dd/mm/yyyy|
||George Chi Tangyie|11/05/2024|
||Elvis NyiawungMorfaw|**Print name**|



CC17a (Excel) 

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