# **NAVA FOUNDATION T r u s t e e  R e p o r t &  A c c o u n t s** 2 0 2 5 




## **Dormant Charity** 

Charity name:  Nava Foundation Charity number 1204831 

Trustees’ names Carmella Stanbury, Christopher Muwanguzi , David Patterson 

## Charitable objects 

1. THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN UGANDA BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY. 2. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN UGANDA BY PROVIDING GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS, CLASSROOMS, TEACHING RESOURCES AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. 

During the financial year, the charity did not undertake any charitable activities. This period was used to establish governance, policies, and prepare for operations in late 2025 and 2026 

Since the charity’s conception Nava Foundation has focused on building a strong foundation for sustainable impact, including finding partners on the ground in Uganda and beginning its work in the current financial year. 




## **Dormant Accounts** 

Nava Foundation’s first-year accounts recorded no income or expenditure. The current financial period marks the commencement of active fundraising, programme implementation, and related financial activity, which will be reflected in the forthcoming accounts. 

Nava Foundation opened a bank account and started fundraising  in June 2025 (our present financial year). 

**1. Receipts and Payments Account** Receipts 

**Statement of Assets and Liabilities** Cash: £0 

- Donations: £0 

• Assets: £0 

• Liabilities: £0 Net assets: £0 

- Grants: £0 

• Other income: £0 Total receipts: £0 Payments 

- Charitable activities: £0 

- Governance costs: £0 

- Other payments: £0 Total payments: £0 • Bank balance: £0 



**Since the project’s conception, Nava Foundation has focused on building a strong foundation for sustainable impact. This has included:** 

**Community Consultation:** Engaging local families, elders, and village leaders in the areas we plan to support to ensure any grant support reflects the community’s needs and values. **Partner Identification:** Carefully researching and identifying local charities & organisations with a proven record of social work 

## **Phase 1** Strategic planning 

**Vetting & Due Diligence:** Conducting thorough checks on potential partners to ensure transparency, good governance, and alignment with Nava’s ethos. **Site Assessment:** Visiting the Mabira Forest area multiple times to confirm suitability and land ownership for our first grant project ‘The Tin School’. 



## **Phase 2** Partner Collaboration 

**After extensive review, Nava Foundation has confirmed  trusted partners on the ground who we will support through grant funding. Our first funded project is The Tin School, located in Mabira Forest, Uganda, an early-years education initiative rooted in community, care, and long-term sustainability.** 

Our main partners are Chances Charity, a Ugandan Charity with extensive experience in Ugandan rural education and the building of community schools in Uganda. Their expertise will help ensure the school operates effectively and sustainably. 

Chances and Nava have partnered with Kimwani Church, whose team includes local social workers deeply connected & already working with the the Mabira Forest community and will be running the school. 

## **All partners have been carefully vetted for:** 

Experience in managing rural/ education projects Transparent financial and operational systems 

Deep commitment to community involvement and long-term sustainability 




# **Next steps** 2026 

**Support launch of the school in 2026 Continue fundraising campaign** to secure materials, classroom equipment, and teacher support for 18 months **Implement monitoring and evaluation systems** to measure community outcomes and community impact. 



## **Collaboration** 

**Nava Foundation has forged great partners** 


Lead funder & programme oversight 


Ugandan Charity **Muwanguzi** Advisory & strategy 



Signed:
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Carmella Stanbury
Trustee

# The **Tin** School Thank you for your time 

navafoundationuk@gmail.com UK Charity Number: 1204831 +447885299572