Annual report · Sample year
A year of working alongside communities
An annual report explains what the organization did, what it learned, and how it used its money. This sample shows one way to structure it.
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1. Introduction
This section is usually a short message from the chair or director summarizing the year. In this sample it is left as guidance: write in plain language, thank partners and supporters, and be honest about challenges as well as progress.
2. The year in review
Illustrative demo data- People supported through sample programs
- 1,200+
- Community projects in the demo dataset
- 18
- Active demo volunteers
- 65
- Program areas
- 4
3. Program highlights
- Education & Learning
Helping children and young people stay in learning. A real report would summarize the year's main activities and results here.
- Health & Nutrition
Making health information and good food easier to reach. A real report would summarize the year's main activities and results here.
- Food & Family Support
Practical help for families through difficult periods. A real report would summarize the year's main activities and results here.
- Community Development
Supporting local people to lead local change. A real report would summarize the year's main activities and results here.
4. What we learned
Strong reports include what did not go to plan. Use this section to describe lessons from community feedback and partner reviews, and the changes made as a result.
5. Finances
Summarize income and spending using figures from your reviewed or audited accounts. No financial figures are included in this sample.
6. Looking ahead
Set out priorities for the coming year, ideally shaped by community planning sessions, and explain how supporters can help.