Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 04/12/2023 To 31/03/2025
Charity name: Starting Tomorrow Foundation
Charity registration number: 1206029
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 |
The preventon or relief of poverty in Bangladesh by providing grants, care packages and services to individuals in need and/or charites, or other organisatons working to prevent or relieve poverty |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The charity delivers a range of core projects each year to support individuals and communities in need. These key activities typically include: • Food Aid • Medical Aid • Education Bursaries • Financial Aid Together, these programmes form the foundation of the charity’s ongoing commitment to providing essential assistance and improving the wellbeing of those it serves. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
Trustees are aware of the guidance. |
Achievements and Performance
Our charity has successfully implemented a series of impactful projects across Sylhet and greater Sylhet, Bangladesh, aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable communities. Through the consistent support of widows with monthly grocery provisions and essential women’s hygiene supplies, we have helped ease financial burdens and promote dignity. We also delivered comprehensive care packages to destitute families in remote areas, ensuring that basic needs were met during times of hardship. To empower individuals toward self-sufficiency, we provided rickshaws as a sustainable means for income generation, enabling beneficiaries to support their families with dignity and stability. Additionally, we donated water wells in regions facing shortages of clean drinking water, significantly improving health and quality of life. These initiatives reflect our continued commitment to fostering long-term positive change and uplifting communities in need.
Our charity has successfully implemented a series of impactful projects across Sylhet and greater Sylhet, Bangladesh, aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable communities. Through the consistent support of widows with monthly grocery provisions and essential women’s hygiene supplies, we have helped ease financial burdens and promote dignity. We also delivered comprehensive care packages to destitute families in remote areas, ensuring that basic needs were met during times of hardship. To empower individuals toward self-sufficiency, we provided rickshaws as a sustainable means for income generation, enabling beneficiaries to support their families with dignity and stability. Additionally, we donated water wells in regions facing shortages of clean drinking water, significantly improving health and quality of life. These initiatives reflect our continued commitment to fostering long-term positive change and uplifting communities in need. |
Our charity has successfully implemented a series of impactful projects across Sylhet and greater Sylhet, Bangladesh, aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable communities. Through the consistent support of widows with monthly grocery provisions and essential women’s hygiene supplies, we have helped ease financial burdens and promote dignity. We also delivered comprehensive care packages to destitute families in remote areas, ensuring that basic needs were met during times of hardship. To empower individuals toward self-sufficiency, we provided rickshaws as a sustainable means for income generation, enabling beneficiaries to support their families with dignity and stability. Additionally, we donated water wells in regions facing shortages of clean drinking water, significantly improving health and quality of life. These initiatives reflect our continued commitment to fostering long-term positive change and uplifting communities in need. |
Our charity has successfully implemented a series of impactful projects across Sylhet and greater Sylhet, Bangladesh, aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable communities. Through the consistent support of widows with monthly grocery provisions and essential women’s hygiene supplies, we have helped ease financial burdens and promote dignity. We also delivered comprehensive care packages to destitute families in remote areas, ensuring that basic needs were met during times of hardship. To empower individuals toward self-sufficiency, we provided rickshaws as a sustainable means for income generation, enabling beneficiaries to support their families with dignity and stability. Additionally, we donated water wells in regions facing shortages of clean drinking water, significantly improving health and quality of life. These initiatives reflect our continued commitment to fostering long-term positive change and uplifting communities in need. |
Our charity has successfully implemented a series of impactful projects across Sylhet and greater Sylhet, Bangladesh, aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable communities. Through the consistent support of widows with monthly grocery provisions and essential women’s hygiene supplies, we have helped ease financial burdens and promote dignity. We also delivered comprehensive care packages to destitute families in remote areas, ensuring that basic needs were met during times of hardship. To empower individuals toward self-sufficiency, we provided rickshaws as a sustainable means for income generation, enabling beneficiaries to support their families with dignity and stability. Additionally, we donated water wells in regions facing shortages of clean drinking water, significantly improving health and quality of life. These initiatives reflect our continued commitment to fostering long-term positive change and uplifting communities in need. |
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Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 |
Our charity has achieved significant impact through a series of completed projects across Sylhet and Greater Sylhet, Bangladesh. We successfully supported widows with monthly grocery provisions and essential women’s hygiene supplies, reducing financial strain and promoting dignity. We completed the distribution of comprehensive care packages to destitute families in remote areas, ensuring that basic needs were met during periods of hardship. To strengthen long-term self-reliance, we facilitated the provision of rickshaws as sustainable income-generating assets, enabling beneficiaries to support their families with stability. We also completed the installation of water wells in communities facing shortages of clean drinking water, resulting in improved health and overall quality of life. These accomplishments reflect our ongoing commitment to delivering meaningful, lasting change for vulnerable communities. |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 |
The charity commenced its operations during the year 2023 and this represents its first accounting period. Total income for the year amounted to £19,381 derived predominantly from charitable donations received from the public. Expenditure for the same period totalled £13,700 resulting in a net surplus of £5,681 at the year end. The charity is administered by 3 trustees, who have ensured that all funds were applied in accordance with the charity’s objectives and for the benefit of its intended beneficiaries. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 |
Policy in place |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 |
£5,681 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 |
Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a goingconcern |
Para 1.23 |
No uncertainties present with opportunity for growing concern |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Type of governing document |
Para 1.25 |
General governance document issued by Chair and agreed by trustee |
|---|---|---|
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 |
CIO – Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 |
The board of trustees follows specific criteria which candidates must satisfy, in addition to sharing the vision and having demonstrated good ability and skills. Almost anyone can apply but there is a strict selection and interview process to determine best fit. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | StartngTomorrow Foundaton |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1206029 |
| Charity’s principal address | 76 Horseley Court, 4 Candle Street, London E1 4RX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year | Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if **any) ** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zillur Rahman | ||||
| Helen Le | ||||
| Joynal Uddin | ||||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this fall within the custodian charity’s objects |
Not applicable |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Not applicable |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
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) Zillur Rahman Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 18 January 2026