United Action Charity Trust
Charity Number: 1206312
Reporting period: 21 December 2023 – 31 March 2025
Trustees’ Annual Report
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Reference and Administrative Details
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Charity Name: United Action Charity Trust
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Charity Number: 1206312
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Website: https://uact.org.uk/en/
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Trustees during the period:• Viktor Savchuk – appointed 29 January 2025
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Deniss Inkins – appointed 21 December 2023
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Roman Tilnyak – appointed 21 December 2023
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Yulia Shrepp – appointed 21 December 2023
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Russell Armand – appointed 21 December 2023
- Objectives and Activities
United Action Charity Trust exists to:
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Promote community resilience and social inclusion
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Support individuals facing housing insecurity and social isolation
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Provide advocacy to help people access public services
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Promote emotional wellbeing and personal transformation
During this period, activities included:
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Advocacy and guidance for individuals navigating local councils’ processes
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Governance reform to protect founder rights and ensure long-term stability
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Community outreach and small-scale support activities
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Achievements and Performance
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Drafted and circulated constitutional amendments to secure founder oversight
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Completed full financial reconciliation for Charity Commission compliance
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Maintained a volunteer base of over 100 active helpers
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Delivered outreach activities with minimal overheads
- Financial Review
Total income: £5,347.56
Total expenditure: £4,812.45
Closing balance at 31 March 2025: £535.11
Income sources:
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Donations and legacies: £3,054.15
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• Other trading activities (refunds, cashback, micro deposits): £2,293.41
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Charitable activities: £0.00
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Investments: £0.00
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Other: £0.00
No grants, contracts, or investment income were received.
No restricted funds were held.
5. Structure, Governance and Management
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The charity is governed by a board of trustees.
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• Operates under a non company structure using receipts & payments accounting.
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Trustees were consulted on all financial and strategic decisions.
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Governance amendments were proposed to formalise founder oversight.
- Risk Management
Key risks:
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Governance vulnerability – addressed through constitutional reform
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• Financial sustainability – mitigated by low overheads and founder led fundraising
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Increased operating costs – managed through careful budgeting
- Plans for Future Period
Looking ahead, United Action Charity Trust will build on its strong foundation of community advocacy and cultural engagement by:
• Expanding UACT TV – Our newly launched YouTube channel, UACT TV, based in London, will become a platform for sharing community stories, cultural heritage, and educational content, amplifying the voices of refugees, migrants, and displaced persons.
• Cultural programming – Following the successful exhibition of a Ukrainian artist, we will curate further exhibitions and cultural events to promote integration, celebrate diversity, and preserve cultural identity.
• Educational partnerships – We are developing connections with UK universities to create pathways for education, skills development, and research collaboration, supporting both our beneficiaries and volunteers.
• Grant funding growth – We will actively pursue grant opportunities to secure sustainable funding for our programmes, enabling us to expand services and reach more people in need.
• Community events – Continuing to host and support events that foster inclusion, such as reading circles, workshops, and networking opportunities, in line with our mission to unite communities.
• Digital outreach – Leveraging our website and online platforms to provide accessible resources, guidance, and opportunities for engagement to a wider audience.
These plans are rooted in our mission to facilitate integration, preserve cultural heritage, and empower individuals to realise their potential for the benefit of local communities and society as a whole.
8. Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved this report.
Signed: R Armand _______
Name: Russell Armand Date: 31 August 2025
Receipts and Payments Accounts
For the period 21 December 2023 – 31 March 2025
Receipts
Category £
Donations & Legacies 3,054.15
Charitable Activities 0.00
Other Trading Activities 2,293.41
Investments 0.00 Other 0.00 Total Receipts 5,347.56
Payments
Category £ Charitable Activities 2,965.22 Governance Costs 1,847.23 Fundraising Costs 0.00 Other Expenditure 0.00 Total Payments 4,812.45
Summary
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Total Receipts 5,347.56 Total Payments 4,812.45 Net Movement in Funds 535.11 Funds at Start of Period 0.00 Funds at End of Period 535.11
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 March 2025
Assets £ Unity Trust Bank 535.11 Wise Business 0.00 Total Cash at Bank 535.11
No other assets or liabilities at year end.
Notes to the Accounts
1. Basis of Accounting
These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and applicable regulations.
2. Trustee Remuneration and Expenses
No trustee received remuneration or expenses during the period.
3. Related Parties
There were no related party transactions during the period.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on: 31 August 2025
Signed: R Armand_________
Russell Armand, Trustee