Brazil UK Network for Family Aid
Trustees' Annual Report
For the year ended 23 June 2024
1. Reference and Administrative Details
Charity name: Brazil UK Network for Family Aid Charity number: 1205684 Registered address: 7 BELL YARD, London. WC2A 2JR. Trustees:
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Luis Filipe Pinheiro Spinardi, Chair
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Diana Costa Amato
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Isabel Passos Sachs
Bankers: HSBC, 2-4 St Ann's Square, Greater Manchester, M2 7HD, Manchester
2. Structure, Governance and Management
Brazil UK Network For Family Aid is governed by a Constitution adopted on 13 November 2023.
The charity is managed by a board of trustees who meet regularly and oversee strategy, compliance, and financial management.
New trustees are recruited based on relevant experience and commitment to the charity’s mission, and are provided with induction materials and guidance.
3. Objectives and Activities
Charitable Purpose:
The object of the charity is the relief of need, in the UK and Brazil, primarily, but not exclusively families with children, and young people who are Brazilian or of Brazilian heritage by providing grants, items and services.
Aims:
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Maximise charitable impact
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Support disadvantaged individuals of Brazilian heritage
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Provide targeted, needs-based assistance
Public Benefit:
The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011.
4. Achievements and Performance
In the year under review, Brazil UK Network for Family Aid:
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Processed over £315 in donations.
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We didn’t have yet any organization supported by us, although already identified two entities that will be working in proximity to us due to their work objectives. One is in the UK, the other in Brazil.
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No donation over the period was under the GiftAid benefit.
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We have very briefly engaged with donors, as still organising the charity work structure. Main activity on that scope was to create a website and a donation portal using the services of “Give as You Live”.
5. Financial Review
Income: £315 (donations from Trustees and some friends) Expenditure: £15 (bank account expenses)
Net assets: £zero
Our structure is very lean so far, meaning our costs are close to zero. Moving forward, our ambition is to structure a network of donors that can donate under specific Fund Raising events or regular donations. With them, we aim to cover our little expenses structure and mainly support the projects of our organisation.
6. Plans for the Future
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Expand our donor base through outreach to the Brazilians of our network living in the UK
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Establish long-term partnerships with UK-based corporations supporting ESG goals
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Continue improving digital infrastructure and transparency for donors
7. Reserves Policy
The charity aims to hold unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover 12 months of operating costs, currently estimated at £300 (bank charges, registered address and accountants). At year-end, unrestricted reserves stood at £315, which the trustees consider adequate.
8. Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved this report and confirm that it complies with the requirements of the Charity Commission and HMRC.
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
Signature: _______ Name: Luis Filipe Pinheiro Spinardi Position: Chair Date: 19/04/2025