## **LUTON AFRICA HOPE** 

Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts 

For the period from 13 June 2024 to 13 December 2025 

Registered Charity Number **:** 1203510 

1. Reference and Administrative Details 

**Charity name:** Luton Africa Hope 

## **Registered charity number:** 1203510 

**Governing document:** [Constitution / CIO Constitution] 

## **Trustees during the period:** 

- Soleil Mboma Badila – Chair] 

- Malila Olga– Trustee] 

- Assoba Libya – Trustee] 

No trustee received any remuneration or benefits during the period. 

## **2. Structure, Governance and Management** 

Luton Africa Hope is governed by its constitution and managed by its Board of Trustees. The Trustees are responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the charity and meet as required to oversee governance and compliance. 

## **3. Objectives and Public Benefit** 

## **Charitable objects:** 

Luton Africa Hope exists to advance education, relief of poverty, community development for the public benefit, particularly among African and diaspora communities. 

The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. 



## **4. Review of Activities and Achievements** 

During the reporting period, Luton Africa Hope did not carry out any charitable programmes or projects. 

This inactivity was due to: 

- Limited operational capacity and funding 

- A period of organisational review and strategic planning 

Despite the inactivity, the Trustees ensured that statutory, governance, and compliance responsibilities were maintained. 

## **5. Financial Review (No Activity)** 

During the period, **no financial activity occurred** . 

## **Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA)** 

|**Financial Summary**|**£**|
|---|---|
|Income||
|Donations and grants|0|
|Other income|0|
|Total Income|0|
|Expenditure||
|Charitable activities|0|
|Governance and administration|0|
|Total Expenditure|0|
|Net movement in funds|0|



Funds Held 

- Unrestricted funds at start of period: £0 

- Unrestricted funds at end of period: £0 

- Restricted funds: £0 

The charity held no cash, bank balances, assets, or liabilities at the end of the reporting period. 

Accounting Policies 

The accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis, in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and Charity Commission guidance for small charities. 

Independent Examination / Audit 

Given the lack of income or expenditure, the accounts are not subject to independent examination or audit. 



## **6. Risk Management** 

The Trustees reviewed the main risks facing the charity, particularly those related to inactivity and sustainability, and are taking steps to mitigate these through strategic planning and future fundraising considerations. 

## **7. Plans for the Future** 

The Trustees intend to: 

- Resume charitable activities when resources allow 

- Seek funding and partnerships aligned with the charity’s objectives 

- Strengthen governance and operational capacity 

The Trustees remain committed to advancing the charity’s mission in future periods. 

## **8. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities** 

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and the charity’s governing document. 

## **9. Approval** 

This report was approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf: 

## **____________________________** 

Name: Soleil Mboma Badila 

Position: Chair of Trustees 

Date: 13 June 2024