## **ROAD 2 LIFE** 

## **Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts** 

## **For the year ended [2025]** 

## **1. Reference and Administrative Details** 

**Charity Name:** Road 2 Life **Charity Number:** 1211166 **Principal Address:** 288 Greenbrow Road, Manchester, M23 2UF 

## **Trustees** 

- Beatrice Gboyega – Chair 

- Esther Swanston – Trustee 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

Road 2 Life is governed by its constitution and managed by its board of trustees. The trustees are responsible for setting the charity’s strategic direction and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. 

## **2. Objectives and Activities** 

## **Objectives** 

The charity aims to support individuals in rebuilding their lives through guidance, mentoring, and community-based support initiatives. 

## **Activities** 

Although the charity did not deliver funded programmes during this reporting period, the trustees were actively engaged in establishing the foundations for future operations. This included: 

- Planning future charitable programmes and services 

- Holding trustee meetings to define strategy and objectives 

- Exploring potential partnerships with community organisations 

- Developing safeguarding and operational policies 

- Preparing for future fundraising activities 

The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. 



## **3. Achievements and Performance** 

While no direct charitable services were delivered during the year, the charity made important progress in its development phase. Key achievements include: 

- Establishing a clear mission and strategic direction 

- Putting governance and compliance structures in place 

- Preparing the charity for future operational activity 

These steps ensure that Road 2 Life is in a strong position to begin delivering services in the next reporting period. 

## **4. Financial Review** 

## **Income** 

- Donations: £0 

- Grants: £0 

- Other income: £0 

## **Total Income:** £0 

## **Expenditure** 

- Charitable activities: £0 

- Administrative costs: £0 

## **Total Expenditure:** £0 

## **Net Movement in Funds** 

£0 

## **Reserves Policy** 

As there has been no financial activity, the charity does not currently hold reserves. A reserves policy will be reviewed once funding is secured. 

## **Financial Position** 

The charity held £0 in funds at the end of the reporting period. 

## **5. Plans for Future Periods** 

The trustees plan to: 



- Launch initial support and mentoring programmes 

- Apply for grants and seek donations 

- Build partnerships with local organisations 

- Begin active service delivery to beneficiaries 

## **6. Risk Management** 

The trustees have identified key risks, including: 

- Lack of funding 

- Delay in operational launch 

To mitigate these risks, the charity plans to prioritise fundraising and partnership development in the next period. 

## **7. Trustees’ Responsibilities Statement** 

The trustees confirm that: 

- The accounts give a true and fair view 

- Proper accounting records have been maintained 

- The report complies with relevant legal requirements 

## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## **Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA)** 

**Income £** Donations 0 Grants 0 **Total Income** 0 **Expenditure £** Charitable Activities 0 Governance 0 **Total Expenditure** 0 

**Net Income:** £0 

## **Balance Sheet** 



**Assets £** Cash at Bank 0 **Liabilities £** Creditors 0 

**Net Assets:** £0 

## **Notes to the Accounts** 

- The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis 

- There was no financial activity during the period 

- No trustee received any remuneration or expenses