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2025-03-31-accounts

IFORIVAkD GETHER NZANOBI Trustee Annual Report for Nzanobi Charity

Charity Information

Introduction

This Trustee Annual Report outlines the activities, achievements, and financial performance of Nzanobi Charity for the year ending 31 March 2025. As a small charity, our mission to advance education, promote good health, and relieve poverty within the African and Afro-Caribbean community continues to drive our efforts. We are grateful to our donors, partners, and volunteers for their unwavering support.

Structure and Management

Structure

Nzanobi Charity is a small charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) operating in the UK. It is governed by its constitution, which outlines its purpose, activities, and governance framework.

Management

The charity is managed by the board of trustees, who meet quarterly to oversee activities, review performance, and make strategic decisions. Day-to-day operations are managed by volunteers and part-time staff under trustee supervision.

Trustee Recruitment

Trustees are recruited based on their skills, expertise, and alignment with the charity’s mission. Recruitment involves:

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Objectives and Activities

Charitable Objectives

Nzanobi Charity exists to improve the lives of individuals within the African and AfroCaribbean communities by addressing issues of social inclusion, education, health, and community empowerment.

Activities Undertaken

In 2024/2025, we focused on delivering impactful programs and events that aligned with our mission. The key activities included:

1. Menopause Awareness Program:

We organised a Menopause Awareness event to shed light on the specific menopause plights faced by African and Afro-Caribbean women. The event provided education, resources, and a supportive platform for dialogue.

2. AI Prompt Engineering for Entrepreneurs and Professionals:

We conducted an AI-focused event to educate and empower attendees with the skills for the future of work, providing insights into how artificial intelligence can empower entrepreneurs, parents, and professionals in their daily activities and work lives.

3. Black History Month Awareness Event:

In partnership with the Microsoft Experience Centre, we hosted a Black History Month event to celebrate and raise awareness of the contributions of African and Afro-Caribbean individuals to society.

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Achievements and Performance

The difference we make

The wider impact of advice – what we achieve as a result of solving problems and providing support – is just as important. If left unsolved, problems don’t just affect the individual – they affect our community. Solving them creates considerable value to society. By continuing to adapt, collaborate, and focus on those most in need, we can look forward to even more impactful work in the future.

Our value to society

Maximising the income through skills acquisition for those we help prevents more costly intervention. This helps reduce financial difficulty, promotes inclusion and benefits the economy. This is only one fraction of our true value.

Impact Highlights

Collaboration and Partnerships

A special thank-you goes to the Microsoft Experience Centre and its staff for their tireless efforts working to support us at our events. Their generosity and collaboration were instrumental in the success of these initiatives. We are ever grateful.

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Financial Review

Income and Expenditure

For the year ending 31 March 2025:

The charity’s finances remain stable, allowing us to deliver impactful programs while maintaining prudent financial management.

Reserves Policy

The charity aims to maintain sufficient reserves to cover at least three months of operating costs. This ensures financial stability and the ability to continue our work in unforeseen circumstances.

Governance and Structure

Trustees

Nzanobi Charity is managed by a dedicated team of trustees. No new trustees were recruited in year 2024/2025, but we remain committed to strengthening our governance as the charity grows.

Risk Management

The trustees regularly review risks associated with the charity’s activities and operations. Key risks identified include:

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Plans for the Future

2025 Priorities

In the coming year, Nzanobi Charity plans to:

Long-Term Vision

Our vision is to empower and uplift African and Afro-Caribbean communities by providing opportunities for growth, education, and inclusion. By fostering unity and collaboration, we aim to create a sustainable impact for generations to come.

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Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved this report. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:

Darlington Egbor

Chair of Trustees Date: 28/12/2025

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Nzanobi Charity Financial Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

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Receipts and Payments Accounts

Receipts:

Receipts:
Description Amount (£)
Donations and Grants 0
Fundraising Events 1,000
Miscellaneous Income 0
Total Receipts 1,000

Payments:

Payments:
Description Amount (£)
Event Costs (Menopause Event, AI Event, etc.) 300
Venue Hire 200
Marketing and Outreach 300
Volunteer Expenses 0
IT Cost (Software e-mail subscription) 165.06
Miscellaneous Costs 0
Total Payments 34.94

Net Receipts for the Year: | Net Surplus | £34.94 |

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities as

at 31 December 2024

Assets:

Assets:
Description Amount (£)
Cash at Bank and In Hand 34.94
Equipment (Laptops, projectors for events) 0
Total Assets 34.94

Liabilities:

Liabilities:
Description Amount (£)
Outstanding Payments (None) 0
Total Liabilities 0

Net Assets: | Net Assets | £34.94 |

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Trustee Declaration

The above Receipts and Payments Accounts, along with the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, provide a true and fair view of the financial position of Nzanobi Charity as of 31 March 2025.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees

Darlington Egbor

Chair of Trustees Date: 28/12/2025

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