## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
## **From 04.05.2023 To 31.08.2024**
## **Charity name: Saving Lives International**
## **Charity registration number: 1202953.**
## **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|¨ To advance the education of health and
care professionals in India and Nepal
through the delivery of a structured
training programme that has been
successfully trialled in several centres
across both countries.
¨ To advance health and save lives by
strengthening disaster medicine
disciplines that support the full disaster
management cycle, particularly through
capacity-building initiatives focused on
preparedness and response in low- and
middle-income countries.
¨ To relieve need, debility, and hardship
caused by natural or man-made disasters,
by providing medical aid and rehabilitation
support to affected populations.|
|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|_Advancing the Education of Health and Care_
_Professionals in India and Nepal_
¨ Developed disaster medicine modules
and syllabus in collaboration with Indian
partners.
¨ Worked with the Nepal Association of
Emergency and Disaster Medicine
(NADEM) to seek government approval
for course content and delivery standards.
¨ Delivered instructor and provider training
in Pre-Hospital Trauma Care in India and
Nepal, with UK faculty support from the
Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC),
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
(RCS Ed).
¨ Delivered Emergency Drill training,
supported by the “Aide Memoire” booklet,
in SRIHER (Chennai) and NADEM
(Kathmandu).
¨ Held curriculum development meetings
with SRIHER (Chennai), Saswad|
- Pharmacy College (Pune), and Armed Forces Medical College (Pune).
- ¨ Secured endorsement of SRIHER, Chennai as the first international centre to deliver the Pre-Hospital Trauma Care Course of FPHC, RCS Ed.
- ¨ Proposed the integration of disaster preparedness training into pharmacy education and community outreach curricula.
## _Advancing Health and Saving Lives through Disaster Medicine_
- ¨ Four trustees and six expert volunteers from the UK and India contributed to the Nepal Disaster Medicine Conference (February 2024) and delivered the country’s first international Pre-Hospital Trauma Care course.
- ¨ Donated essential medical training equipment and 400 “Aide Memoire” Emergency Drill manuals to NADEM’s training centre to build capacity.
- ¨ Partnered with the Ministries of Health in Nepal and Bhutan to co-develop national disaster medicine training roadmaps.
- ¨ Submitted a formal proposal for training in Bhutan following an initial development visit and follow-up meetings with the Ministry of Health.
- ¨ Launched collaboration with the Centre for Health Studies of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries (UK) to develop an international course in disaster and conflict medicine.
## _Relieving Hardship and Need Arising from Disasters_
- ¨ Coordinated the donation, processing for quality and dispatch of two truckloads of PPE, including over 600 boxes of FFP3 respirators, for conflict-affected regions. Equipment was donated by a local business and Public Health Northampton.
## _Organisational Development_
- ¨ Opened operational bank accounts and appointed two trustees as signatories and finance governance leads.
- ¨ Transferred legacy funds from the Rotary Club of Birmingham to the new SLI CIO account.
- ¨ Held the official launch of Saving Lives International CIO at the House of Lords (September 2023), attended by Rt Hon
|||Andrew Mitchell MP, ambassadors, and
healthcare and academic leaders.
¨ Expanded the Advisory Board with UK-
based experts in disaster and emergency
medicine.
¨ Launched the SLI website, registered for
Gift Aid, and set up a JustGiving
fundraising platform.
¨ Signed an MoU with the Centre for Health
Studies, Worshipful Society of
Apothecaries, for collaborative work for an
international disaster medicine course.
For LMICs.|
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|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees confirm that they have had due
regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on
public benefit in exercising their duties and in
planning and reviewing the charity’s activities for
the year. The charity’s work in advancing disaster
medicine education for low- and middle-income
countries clearly and providing disaster relief
support demonstrates the public benefit as set
out under the purposes of Saving Lives
International.|
## **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|Summary of the Main Achievements of the
Charity and the Difference Made
Between May 2023 and August 2024,
Saving Lives International (SLI) made
significant progress in strengthening
disaster preparedness and emergency
healthcare capacity in LMICs, notably in
India and Nepal.
_Education and Capacity Building_
SLI piloted disaster medicine training
modules with partner institutions, achieving
endorsement from FPHC, RCS Ed, for its
Pre-Hospital Trauma Care course. Health
professionals in India and Nepal benefitted
from structured training, with Nepal hosting
its first international delivery of the course.
Pharmacy and paramedical education were|
also targeted for future integration of disaster preparedness training. _Health and Disaster Response_ SLI supported strategic engagement with the Ministries of Health in Nepal and Bhutan to develop national disaster medicine roadmaps. Equipment donations and emergency training guides enhanced local capacity in Nepal. A new collaboration was initiated with the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries to create a globally relevant course in disaster and conflict medicine. _Organisational Growth_ The charity strengthened its governance and financial systems, launched public communications tools, and formed new academic partnerships. SLI’s formal launch at the House of Lords raised its profile and credibility. It achieved financial sustainability through successful fundraising campaigns led by trustees. _Wider Benefit to Society_ SLI's work has built greater awareness of disaster readiness, enhanced frontline healthcare preparedness, and supported resilient health systems in disaster-prone areas. Its partnership-driven model is now being extended to Bhutan and other potential LMIC contexts.
## **Financial Review**
|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|Financial Review and Outlook for
Sustainability
In August 2023, Saving Lives International
received £23,776 from the Rotary Club of
Birmingham as its initial operating capital.
Since then, the charity has focused on
programme delivery and building a
sustainable fundraising base.
Trustees, notably Dr Peter Patel and Dr
Manish P. Patel, led successful fundraising
efforts supported by personal networks and
community patrons. From September 2023
to August 2024, the charity received
£40,506 in major donations, including|
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|||contributions from local businesses and the
Kullu–Kanyakumari fundraising campaign.
After all operational costs, the charity held a
balance of £59,568 as of August 2024. With
a planned minimum reserve of £15,000, SLI
is well-positioned to support programme
delivery and growth in disaster medicine
training in LMICs over the next three years
SLI remains committed to careful financial
stewardship and ongoing fundraising to
maintain and expand its impact.|
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|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|Reserves Policy
The trustees have adopted a reserves
policy to safeguard the financial stability of
Saving Lives International and ensure the
continuity of its educational and
humanitarian programmes.
As of August 2024, the charity holds total
funds of £59,568. A minimum of £15,000
has been designated as unrestricted
reserves to:
¨ Provide a buffer against income
fluctuations or unforeseen funding
delays.
¨ Ensure continuity of operations and
programme delivery in periods of
financial uncertainty.
¨ Support responsible, long-term
financial planning.
The reserves policy is reviewed annually to
ensure it aligns with the size, commitments,
and risk profile of the charity. Trustees are
confident that current reserves are
adequate to support ongoing and planned
activities while maintaining resilience.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|See above|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|Not applicable|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|Not applicable|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|Not applicable|
**Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:||Saving Lives International is a Charitable
Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered
with the Charity Commission on
04.05.2025. It is governed by a constitution
dated 04.04.2023. The CIO’s charitable
objects are the advancement of disaster
medicine education and health, the saving
of lives, and the relief of those in need due
to disasters, particularly in low- and middle-
income countries.|
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|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|CIO Constitution|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|CIO|
|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|Appointment of Charity Trustees
The founder trustees of Saving Lives
International CIO were selected from
individuals with prior involvement in
humanitarian work through Rotary or other
NGOs, and from expert volunteers with
leadership, teaching, and practical
experience in disaster medicine. Trustees
are appointed with due regard to the skills,
knowledge, and experience necessary for
the effective administration of the CIO.
Where possible, a majority of trustees will
have qualifications or equivalent
experience in medicine, dentistry, public
health, allied health professions, or disaster
risk management. If such expertise is not
available within the trustee body, suitably
qualified advisors are appointed to guide
the charity’s work.|
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Saving Lives International|
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|Other name the charity uses||
|Registered charitynumber|1202953|
|Charity’s principal address|14 Belwell Lane, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham B74 4AL|
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**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity up to Aug 2024**
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||Dr PankajVithalbhai Patel|Chair|||
||Prof James Patrick Kingsland
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||Dr Stuart Guy||||
||Dr Andrew David Hardie||||
||Mr Stephen Patrick Fletcher||||
||Dr Manish PankajPatel||||
||Dr Amit Shah||||
||WgCdr Ankur Pandya||||
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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **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)** Dr Pankaj V Patel **Position (eg Secretary,** Chair **Chair, etc) Date**
## Saving Lives International
## Financial Activities
## August 2023 - August 2024
||TOTAL|
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|Income||
|Non-Profit Income||
|Charitable Income|51,981.49|
|Charitable Income (Just Giving)|12,614.00|
|**Total Non-Profit Income**|**64,595.49**|
|**Total Income**|**£64,595.49**|
|TOTAL|**£64,595.49**|
|Expenditures||
|Bank charges|1.20|
|Office/General Administrative Expenditures|621.91|
|Other Miscellaneous Service Cost|4,404.29|
|**Total Expenditures**|**£5,027.40**|
|NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)|**£59,568.09**|
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## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
## **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**
**Report to the trustees/** Charity Name **members of** Saving Lives International **On accounts for the year** August 2024 **Charity no ended (if any) Set out on pages** Page 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2024
**Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
**Independent examiner's statement** I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
* _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._
**Date:** 18/06/25 **Signed: Name:** Shamir Patel **Relevant professional** Accountant **qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** 8 Marwood Croft, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 3JU
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## Saving Lives International
## Financial Activities
August 2023 - August 2024
||TOTAL|
|---|---|
|Income||
|Non-Profit Income||
|Charitable Income|51,981.49|
|Charitable Income (Just Giving)|12,614.00|
|**Total Non-Profit Income**|**64,595.49**|
|**Total Income**|**£64,595.49**|
|TOTAL|**£64,595.49**|
|Expenditures||
|Bank charges|1.20|
|Office/General Administrative Expenditures|621.91|
|Other Miscellaneous Service Cost|4,404.29|
|**Total Expenditures**|**£5,027.40**|
|NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)|**£59,568.09**|
## **Notes for Trustees**
## **1. Background and Formation**
- ¨ _Saving Lives International (SLI)_ originated as a humanitarian initiative under the Rotary Club of Birmingham, rooted in disaster relief efforts led by Dr Peter (Pankaj) Patel **.**
- ¨ As the scope and complexity of the programme expanded, it became clear that the governance requirements exceeded the capacity of the Rotary Club's trustees.
- ¨ With mutual agreement, the Rotary Club supported the formation of Saving Lives International CIO as an independent charity, to be led by professionals in global health, medicine, and disaster response.
- ¨ _Saving Lives International CIO_ was officially registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales **on** 4th May 2023.
## **2. Banking and Financial Reporting Period**
- ¨ Following registration, steps were taken to establish a dedicated charity bank account, which was successfully opened in August 2023 **.**
- ¨ Accordingly, this financial report covers the period from August 2023 to August 2024 **.**
## **3. Income Summary**
- ¨ On 25th August 2023 **,** the charity received legacy funds of £23,776.00 from the Rotary Club of Birmingham into its new account.
- ¨ An additional £40,506.00 was raised through donations and fundraising activities up to April 2024 **.**
- ¨ Total income recorded for the period amounts to £64,595.00, with **net income** reported as £59,568.00 **,** after accounting for expenditures.
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## **4. Expenditure Summary**
- ¨ **Total expenditure** for the period was **£5,027.00** , which includes:
- **£621.91** for website development costs.
- **£1.20** in bank charges.
- **£4,404.29** for the development and delivery of _disaster medicine training programmes_ in **Nepal and India** .
## **5. Volunteer Contribution and Use of Funds**
- ¨ All **volunteers** , including **medical professionals** , **trainers** , and **development partners** involved in the design, development, and delivery of _disaster medicine training programmes_ , contributed their time and expertise **without receiving any form of direct or indirect remuneration or personal benefit** .
- ¨ The trustees confirm that all charitable funds have been used solely to support the objectives of _Saving Lives International CIO_ , in line with its charitable purposes.
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