Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 31/10/2024 - 30/10/2025
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity Name: FOUNDATION LJYO
Another names charity is known by:
Registration number (if any): 1210743
Charity Address: 124-128 CITY ROAD LONDON EC1V 2NJ
Name of the Charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee Name | Office (if Any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person(or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Jovan Shander Paul Brown |
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| Juliana Forbes Fearon | |||
| Christele Cherel | |||
| Lauren Ann Peynado | |||
Section B. Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of the charity’s trusts | |
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| Type ofGoverning documents | Constitution Model |
| How the charity is constituted | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods | By appointment |
Additional governance issue (Optional information)
| You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: • Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees. • The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works: • Relationship with any related parties: • Trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them: |
Education and Training Range of guidance produced by FOUNDATION LJYO Structure:Accountable to be FOUNDATION LJYO Relates Parties:No Risks: The trustees of FOUNDATION LJYO have taken several steps to identify and manage major risks facing the charity: • Leadership Oversight:Risks are considered by the leadership of FOUNDATION LJYO, ensuring that risk management is an ongoing part of governance. • Professional Advice:The trustees take professional advice as required to address specific risks or uncertainties. • Regular Review Process:There is a regular review process in place to monitor and reassess risks, ensuring that emerging issues are identified and managed promptly. • Safeguarding Policy:The charity has adopted a safeguarding policy and ensured it is rolled out across the organisation, reflecting a proactive approach to managing risks related to vulnerable beneficiaries. These measures demonstrate a structured and responsive approach to risk management, supporting the charity’s ability to fulfil its objectives safely and effectively. |
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Section C Objectives and activities
| Section C Objectives and activities | |
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| Summary of the objectives of the charity set out in its governing document |
The objects of the CIO are: the promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit in London among people who are refugees and asylum seekers, who are socially excluded on the grounds of their socioeconomic position, to relieve the needs of such people and assess them to integrate into society in particular but not exclusively by: (a) the provision of education into training, including vocational skills and required skills to find employment. (b) the provision of workshop/courses and general support to enable such people to integrate and adapt to LIFEwithin the widercommunity. |
| 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) |
Drama and singing classes, Financial education for the underprivileged in poor countries, providing trips to schools, providing opportunities within music and acting, cooking classes for school children and hosting dance competitions. |
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
| You may choose to include further statement, where relevant, about: Policy on grant making Policy programme related investment Contribution made volunteers |
The trustees of FOUNDATION LJYO have established a set of rules, which have been formally accepted at a meeting, to ensure that grants received are used effectively for both mission-related and capital works. This policy is designed to maximise the impact of grant funding and ensure alignment with the charity’s objectives. While the report mentions “policy programme related investment” as an area for optional further statement, there are no specific details provided in the current document. If you require more information or wish to draft a statement, please let me know your preferences. The report highlights that the contribution made by trustees and volunteers during the year amounted to £10,000. This significant input supported the charity’s programmes and activities, reflecting the commitment and involvement of those who help deliver the charity’s mission |
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Section D Achievements and performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year |
FOUNDATION LJYO delivered a range of programmes and opportunities, including: • Drama and singing classes • Financial education for the underprivileged in poor countries • Providing trips to schools • Creating opportunities within music and acting • Cooking classes for school children • Hosting dance competitions These activities reflect the charity’s commitment to promoting social inclusion, education, and personal development for refugees, asylum seekers, and socially excluded individuals in London. The report also notes a significant contribution from trustees and volunteers, amounting to £10,000 which supported the delivery of these programmes |
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Section E Financial review
| Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit |
The reserves policy for FOUNDATION LJYO is to hold a sum equivalent to four months’ average expenditure. This approach is designed to ensure the charity can meet any unforeseen major expenditure and continue funding planned activities in the short term, especially as the organisation grows. The policy aims to provide financial stability and flexibility to respond to unexpected needs or opportunities. According to the report, there are no funds materially in deficit. This means that, as of the reporting period, all funds are in a healthy position, and the charity is not experiencing any significant financial shortfalls. |
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Section F. Other optional information
Section G. Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature (s) Full name (s) Position Date |
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| Juliana Forbes Fearon | |
| Trustee | |
| 29 December 2025 |
FOUNDATION LJYO
Trustees’ Account Report for the period From: 01/11/2024 - 31/10/2025
Income £ Pounds Donations 0.00 Funding 0.00 Contributions 10,000.00 Fundraising 0.00 Total Income £ 10,000.00 Expenditures Website cost 450.00 Telephone 600.00 General Admin 200.00 Consultation fees 3500.00 Rent / Hiring 75.00 Marketing 800.00 Membership 210.00 Travel 2500.00 Donation 500.00 Total Expenditure £8,835.00 Net Income / Expenditure £1165.00