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

**From** _06/04/2024_ **Period start date         To** _05/04/2025_ **Period end date** 

**Charity name:** _CAVITENOS UK ASSOCIATION_ 

## **Charity registration number:** _1205079_ 

## **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|_1)To advance the education of the public in_<br>_the preservation of Filipino arts, culture and_<br>_heritage._<br>_2)The relief of sickness and preservation of_<br>_health of the public through the provision of_<br>_medical care to individuals in need who_<br>_would otherwise not have access to such_<br>_services in the Philippines._<br>_3)The relief of financial need and suffering_<br>_among victims of natural or other disasters_<br>_in the forms of money, goods and medical_<br>_aid._|
|Summary of the main<br>activities in relation to those<br>purposes for the public<br>benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or<br>services identified in the<br>accounts.|Para 1.17 and<br>1.19|_The main activities are as follows:_<br>•<br>_pro bono event_<br>•<br>_a programme of cultural oriented_<br>_events and activities_<br>_These activities benefit the UK-Filipino_<br>_people by gaining education on legal_<br>_guidance’s as well as preservation of arts,_<br>_culture and heritage. We welcome all_<br>_people regardless of personal background,_<br>_gender or personal circumstances._|
|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|_In planning our activities for the year, we_<br>_kept in mind the Charity Commission’s_<br>_guidance on public benefit at our trustee’s_<br>_meetings._|



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

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|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38||
|Policy on social investment<br>including program related<br>investment|Para 1.38||





|Contribution made by<br>volunteers|Para 1.38|_We are grateful for the many hours_<br>_volunteers, including member volunteers,_<br>_have spent listening and encouraging our_<br>_members and working with us. Without this_<br>_valuable contribution of time, energy and_<br>_expertise, we would not have been able to_<br>_achieve so much._|
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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||_Apr 26-28, 2024- Pro bono Newcastle_<br>_Pro bono event - 100 attendees with_<br>_different age groups have successfully_<br>_received free of charge legal advice from_ _UK_<br>_Filipino solicitors and barrister as follows :_<br>•<br>_Financial & Retirement Planning_<br>•<br>_Will writing and probate_<br>•<br>_Employment issues_<br>•<br>_Immigration rules update_<br>_June 04, 2024 Summer Charity Ball_<br>_The charity conducted our annual cultural_<br>_fundraising event. A total of 200 attendees_<br>_experienced_ _performances, food and_<br>_imagery, as shown in our traditional clothes_<br>_and exhibits, have provided the awareness,_<br>_education, and preservation of the Filipino_<br>_culture. The proceeds of this fundraising_<br>_event are to fund our various projects._<br>_Jan 28-30, 2025 and Feb 04, 2025 Medical_<br>_Mission_<br>_The charity conducted medical mission in the_<br>_Philippines that provided a total of 6,467_<br>_beneficiaries. Services procided were:_<br>•<br>_General check up_<br>•<br>_Free medicines_<br>•<br>_Random blood sugar testing_<br>•<br>_ECG_<br>•<br>_Tooth extraction, oral health_<br>_education, & free dental kit_<br>•<br>_Cervical cancer screening_<br>•<br>_Reading glasses_|



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

Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives 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|_The net movement of funds at 05/04/2025_<br>_was -£5k as the result of events stated on_<br>_Para 1.20_|
|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>stating why they are held|Para 1.22|_The funds are held to cover the planned_<br>_2027 Medical Mission as well as to cover 4_<br>_months operational costs in the event of_<br>_loss of income and to meet unforeseen_<br>_expenditure that may occur_|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|_The cash at bank at 05/04/2025 was £8k in_<br>_unrestricted funds._|
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22|_Not applicable_|
|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24|_Not applicable_|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|_Not applicable_|



**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:|**SORP**<br>**reference**||
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|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|<br>Para 1.25|_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|_Eligibility of Trustees:_<br>_(a) Every charity trustee must be a natural_<br>_person._<br>_(b) No individual may be appointed as a_<br>_charity trustee of the CIO:_<br>_• if he or she is under the age of 16 years;_<br>_or_<br>_• if he or she would automatically cease to_<br>_hold office under the provisions of clause_<br>_[12(1)(e)]._<br>_(c) No one is entitled to act as a charity_<br>_trustee whether on appointment or on any_<br>_re-appointment until he or she has_<br>_expressly acknowledged, in whatever way_<br>_the charity trustees decide, his or her_<br>_acceptance of the office of charity trustee._<br>_(d) At least one of the trustees of the CIO_<br>_must be 18 years of age or over. If there is_<br>_no trustee aged at least 18 years, the_<br>_remaining trustees may only act to call a_<br>_meeting of the charity trustees, or appoint a_<br>_new charity trustee._<br>_Appointment of Trustees:_<br>_Apart from the first charity trustees, every_<br>_trustee must be appointed for a term of two_<br>_(2) years by a resolution passed at a_<br>_properly convened meeting of the charity_<br>_trustees._<br>_(2)In selecting individuals for appointment_<br>_as charity trustees, the charity trustees_<br>_must have regard to the skills, knowledge_<br>_and experience needed for the effective_<br>_administration of the CIO._|



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

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works 



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|Relationship with any related<br>parties|Para 1.51||
|Other|||



## **Reference and Administrative details** 

|Charity name|_Cavitenos UK Association_|
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|Registered charity number|_1205079_|
|Charity’s principal address|_FLAT 23 CLAREWOOD COURT_<br>_SEYMOUR PLACE_<br>_LONDON_<br>_W1H 2N_|
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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<br>17<br>18<br>19<br>20|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole**<br>**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**<br>**to appoint trustee (if any)**|
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||_Arlene Oxida Canada_||_22 Sept 2023_||
||_Pascualito Famy_||_22 Sept 2023_||
||_Karen Samonte_||_22 Sept 2023_||
||_Levita Castillo_||_22 Sept 2023_||
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## – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved 

**Director name** _N/A_ 

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity 

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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** 

|Description of the assets<br>held in this capacity|_N/A_|
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|Name and objects of the<br>charity on whose behalf the<br>assets are held and how this<br>falls within the custodian<br>charity’s objects|_N/A_|
|Details of arrangements for<br>safe custody and<br>segregation of such assets<br>from the charity’s own<br>assets|_N/A_|



## **Additional information (optional)** 

## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** 

|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|
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## **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)** 


**Full name(s)** Arlene Oxida Canada **Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)**[Chair Trustee ] **Date** 19/01/2026 



## **Cavitenos UK Association** 

## **Accounts** 

**For the year ended 5th April 2025** 



## **Cavitenos UK Association** 

**Accounts information For the year ended 5th April 2025** 

## **Information** 

Trustess Arlene Oxida Pascualito Famy Levita Castillo Karen Samonte Charity Number 1205079 Gift Aid Number ZD29051 Principal Address 23 Clarewood Court Seymour Place London SW1H 2NL 



**Cavitenos UK Association** 

## **Statement of Financial Activities** 

## **For the year ended 5th April 2025** 

|**For the year ended 5th April 2025**|||
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|**Incoming resources from generated funds**<br>Raffle/Ticket sales<br>Donations and legacies<br>**Total incoming resources**<br>**Resources expended**<br>Administration Costs<br>Bereavement Fund<br>Costs of generating raflle prizes<br>Calamity fund donation<br>Direct Cost of Charity Event<br>Medical Mission direct costs<br>**Total resources expended**<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Opening bank balance**<br>**Ending bank balance**|**2025**<br>**£**<br>16,698.01<br>7,958.02<br>24,656.03<br>963.82<br>100.00<br>3,640.00<br>200.00<br>9,631.56<br>15,782.09<br>30,317.47<br>**(5,661.44)**<br>**14,314.53**<br>**8,653.09**<br>-|**2024**<br>**£**<br>7,981.00<br>2,870.00|
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