Trustees' Annual Report for the period
| Period start date | Period start date | Period end date | Period end date | ||||
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| 22 | May | 2024 | 31 | March | 2025 | ||
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Life Trail Foundation
Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1208350
| red charity number (if any) | 1208350 | 1208350 |
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| Charity's principal address | Gleniffer |
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| London Road East | ||
| Amersham | ||
| Postcode | HP7 9DL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Nagenthiram Ramraj |
Chair | |||
| Shanthi Ramraj | ||||
| Banumathy Fernando |
17/01/2025 to 31/03/2025 |
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| NA | ||
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document Constitution (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted Foundation model- Charitable Incorporated Organisation (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods Appointed by the trustees in accordance with the provisions of the (eg. appointed by, elected by) constitution.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
The prevention or relief of poverty primarily in Sri Lanka and India by:
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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a. assisting in the provision of bicycles for children in rural areas to attend school and gain access to education;
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b. assisting in the provision of grants to charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty;
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c. Such other ways as the trustees may determine.’
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
During the period under review, the charity focused on networking and liaising with other charities and organisations that share similar charitable objectives, with the aim of exploring opportunities for collaboration and partnership working. These discussions were undertaken to assess how coordinated approaches could strengthen the delivery of charitable outcomes and improve the efficient use of resources. As a result of this engagement, the charity has become a voluntary partner in a collaborative consortium working towards poverty alleviation in Sri Lanka. The consortium brings together organisations with complementary expertise and shared goals, enabling collective action and knowledge sharing.
The trustees believe that participating in this coordinated initiative will enhance the charity’s ability to achieve its charitable objectives, increase its positive impact for beneficiaries, and contribute to more sustainable and effective outcomes over the longer term.
In accordance with Section 17(5) of the Charities Act and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, the trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in exercising their powers and duties. All trustees have read the Charity Commission’s guidance, “ Charities and Public Benefit ”.
The guidance was formally reviewed and the trustees have specifically considered the principles of public benefit, ensuring that our work provides identifiable benefits to the public in line with our objectives.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main As a newly established charity, the trustees placed particular emphasis achievements of the charity on assessing the needs of intended beneficiaries and on networking with during the year other charities and organisations that share similar charitable objectives. This approach enabled the charity to gain a clearer understanding of areas where support is most required, while also building relationships and identifying opportunities for collaboration. These activities have been successful and have provided a strong foundation for the charity’s future programmes. The trustees expect that this focus on needs assessment and networking will lead to direct and meaningful impacts for beneficiaries, delivered efficiently and in line with the charity’s charitable objectives.
Section E Financial review
We maintain reserves to ensure financial resilience and operational Brief statement of the continuity. Our target is to hold unrestricted funds equivalent to 3 to 6 charity’s policy on reserves months of essential running costs . As of 31 March 2025, our free reserves were £405.00. Reserves may only be used for charitable purposes in line with our objects. Ou reserve policy provides that any use of reserves that would reduce coverage below 3 months requires a formal trustee vote and a restoration plan. Funds consistently exceeding the 6-month maximum will be reviewed for strategic expenditure. This policy is reviewed and approved by the trustees annually. Details of any funds materially None in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
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Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Shanthi Ramraj Full name(s) Nagenthiram Ramraj Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 20/01/2026
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| LIFE TRAIL FOUNDATION Charity Name |
LIFE TRAIL FOUNDATION Charity Name |
LIFE TRAIL FOUNDATION Charity Name |
1208350 No. |
1208350 No. |
1208350 No. |
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| For the period from |
22/05/2024 Period start date |
To | 31/03/2025 Period end date |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 450 - - - - - - - 450 - - - 450 45 - - - - - - - - 45 - - - 45 405 - - 405 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 450 - - - - - - - 450 - - - 450 45 - - - - - - - - 45 - - - 45 405 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations | 450 | - | |||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| Administrative charges | 45 | - | |||||
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| **Sub total ** | 45 | - | |||||
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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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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 Details Details Bank Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 405 - - - - - 405 - OK 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 Nagenthiram Ramraj |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| Nagenthiram Ramraj | 20/01/2026 | ||
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