Trustees’ Annual Report
Reporting Period: 10 January 2024 – 22 May 2025
1. Structure, Governance and Management
Light Up Children Charity is a registered charity established to support vulnerable children in underserved communities. This reporting period marks our first year operating as a registered charity. Trustees have prioritised building a strong governance framework, ensuring compliance with Charity Commission guidance, and implementing robust policies and procedures.
2. Objectives and Activities
The charity’s objective is to support and uplift vulnerable children by providing essential resources, including food and care. Activities are carried out both directly and through partnerships, ensuring impact reaches those most in need.
3. Achievements and Performance
During this period, the charity focused on establishing a solid operational foundation. Key achievements include onboarding three volunteers supporting policy development, grant applications, and communications. Multiple grant applications were submitted, and social media channels were used to educate and engage the community.
We continued our charitable activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, reaching over 200 children across three homes and providing regular meals and support.
4. Financial Review
The charity has focused on establishing sustainable funding streams through grant applications and community engagement. Financial management processes have been implemented to ensure transparency and accountability.
5. Plans for Future Periods
Trustees aim to expand programmes, strengthen partnerships, and secure long-term funding. The charity will continue building on its previous work while increasing its reach and impact.
6. Trustees’ Responsibilities
The Trustees confirm that this report has been prepared in accordance with Charity Commission requirements and provides a true and fair overview of the charity’s activities.
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Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period 10th January 2024 22-May-25 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 14 12 - - - - - - 26 - - - 26 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26 - - 26 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 14 12 - - - - - - 26 - - - 26 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 14 12 - - - - - - 26 - - - 26 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donation | 14 | 28 | ||||
| Online Donation | 12 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
26 | 28 | ||||
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 26 | - | - | 26 | 28 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature sdkamale None Details Details None None Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) None Details None |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Stephanie Kamale |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| sdkamale | Stephanie Kamale | 20/03/2026 | |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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