## **Kiszhanth’s Wish** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report** ## **for the year ended 31 December 2024** ## **Charity details** **Charity name:** Kiszhanth’s Wish **Registered charity number:** 1208153 **Principal address:** 219 Lathom Road, London, E6 2DZ ## **Trustees** The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report were: Thursika Paramasivam Meenuha Paramasivam Mekhala Paramasivam Deepender Singh Gill Zahra Fareed-Aslam ## **Structure, governance and management** The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by its constitution dated [insert date]. Trustees are appointed according to the rules set out in that governing document. The charity has **no paid staff** , and all activities are carried out by the trustees on a voluntary basis. ## **Objectives and activities** The charity’s objectives are: (1) The relief of sickness and distress of children and young adults under the age of 21 in hospitals in England who are suffering from childhood cancer and other chronic critical medical conditions, in such ways as the trustees shall think fit, in particular by the provision of items, gifts and the granting of wishes. (2) The prevention or relief of poverty, anywhere in the world, in particular in developing countries, by providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. During the year, the charity carried out the following main activities to achieve these objectives: - Organised a fundraising skydive, raising funds and awareness for the charity’s cause. - Set up an official charity website to share information and enable online donations. - Placed donation collection pots in local shops to encourage community giving and ongoing support. All work was completed by volunteers and trustees. ## **Achievements and performance** During the year, the charity: - Raised over £6,000 through fundraising activities and public donations. - Successfully organised a sponsored skydive event, which increased engagement and awareness. - Raised awareness on social media, growing the charity’s online following and reach. - Launched a new website, making it easier for supporters to learn about the charity and donate online. - Introduced donation collection pots in local shops, helping to establish ongoing community support. The trustees are satisfied with the charity’s progress and impact over the year. ## **Financial review** Total receipts for the year were **£7018** , and total payments were **£125** , leaving a yearend balance of **£6893** . The trustees consider the charity’s financial position to be satisfactory and continue to operate on a sound footing with modest reserves. ## **Reserves policy** The trustees aim to hold sufficient reserves to cover any planned commitments and small running costs. At the year-end, the charity held reserves of **£5800** , which will be used to support future fundraising and charitable activities. ## **Public benefit** The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when planning the charity’s activities. ## **Plans for the future** In the coming year, the trustees intend to: - Holding additional fundraising events such as sponsored runs, skydives, and community challenges. - Raising awareness through local schools **,** encouraging them to hold nonuniform days and small fundraising initiatives. - Granting wishes and gifting presents to children and young adults with serious illnesses, especially during festive seasons. - Collaborating with other charities to help fund projects like building wells in developing countries. - Expanding the charity’s online and social media presence to reach more supporters and donors. ## **Statement of trustees’ responsibilities** The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records and preparing a Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Approved by the trustees on **07/10/25** and signed on their behalf by: **Signature:** T.Paramasivam **Name:** Thursika Paramasivam **Position:** Founder and chair trustee ## **Receipts and Payments Accounts** **For the year ended 31 December 2024** ## **Receipts (Income)** ## **Description** |**Description**|| |---|---| |Donations from individuals|£2525| |Fundraising activities (including skydive) £4493|| |**Total Receipts**|£7018| ## **Payments (Expenses)** ## **Description** Bank fees £91.41 Equipment for fundraising set up £33.59 **Total Payments £125** ## **Summary** Total Receipts £7,018 Total Payments £125 Cash balance brought forward (from last year) £0 **Cash balance carried forward (at year-end) £6893** ## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 2024** ## **Assets** Cash at bank £6893 Cash in hand £0 **Total Assets £6893** **Total funds:** £6893 (all unrestricted) ## **Notes to the Accounts** ## **1. Basis of Accounts** These accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis, as permitted for charities with annual income under £250,000. ## **2. Trustees and Staff** No trustees received any remuneration, benefits, or reimbursement of expenses during the year. The charity has no paid employees. ## **Approval** These accounts were approved by the trustees on **07/10/25** and signed on their behalf by: **Signature:** T.Paramasivam **Name:** Thursika Paramasivam **Position:** Founder and chair trustee