Registered Charity 1015255
CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
TRUSTEES REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
TRUSTEES REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| CONTENTS | Page |
|---|---|
| Trust Information | 3 |
| Trustees Report | 4-6 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 7 |
| Statement Of Financial Affairs | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Notes To The Accounts | 10-12 |
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CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
TRUST INFORMATION
Principal Addresses
Registered Address
49 Barncliffe Crescent Sheffield S10 4DA
Bankers:
Charity Aid Foundation Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling ME19 4JQ
CCLA Investment Management Limited One Angel lane London EC4R 3AB
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CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees of the Chengelo Educational Trust (UK) present their annual report and the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024.
STATUS
The Chengelo Educational Trust (UK) is a registered charity (No. 1015255) set up by a trust deed on 20th November 1992.
OBJECTS
The objects of the Charity are the advancement of Religion by way of the Evangelical Christian Faith and the advancement of Education of the pupils at Chengelo School, Zambia.
TRUSTEES
The Trustees during the year were:
Chairman Mr R L Hobden Mr C N Muwowo Res. Apr 2024 Hon. Secretary Mr S Banister Mr M G Hackston Treasurer Mr R J Wade Miss H Flanders Other Trustees: Mr S B Baker Mr L Muchimba Miss M Germany Mrs P Bunce Appt. Apr 2024 Dr T Booth Mrs A Heath Taylor Appt. Oct 2024
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND REVIEW OF FINANCIAL POSITION
During 2024 the Trustees met twice, on the 19th April and on 12th October.
Our Annual Fellowship day was held on 20th April 2024 in person at in Derby, with attendees also able to join remotely. The Fellowship day enables Trust supporters to be updated on the recent activities and progress, and to meet and share fellowship together. It has been particularly encouraging for the charity to be able to connect with more supporters due to the ease of connecting virtually.
The financial position of Chengelo Educational Trust (UK) is set out in the Accounts on pages 8 to 12. The surplus for the year was £6,755 (2023 surplus £15,990). At the year end the funds held by the Trust amounted to £163,051 (2023 £156,296).
During the year the Trust continued to receive donations from supporters and was able to send financial support to the school for a number of purposes.
Reserves Policy. As the trust has no operational commitments the trustees have no set reserve balance and will look to use the funds raised to meet its objectives.
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CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trust's work in support of the school
The trust continued to be active in a number of areas where support was particularly requested by the school:
1 Bursary Fund:
This fund exists to support children whose family circumstances do not permit the payment of the full fees for their education. This fund was originally set up with the intention that the income from the fund would provide the financial resources required. In the light of current interest rates this is not possible. During the year the trust has sent £nil (2023 £8,000) towards this need, but intends to make this back in 2025. As at 31st December 2024 the Trust had £29,266 (2023 £28,454) to support this objective.
2 Staff Support Fund
This fund is to provide financial assistance to staff and in particular those from the UK. During the year the trust sent £6,581 (2023 £6,296) to the school to subsidise the cost of emergency travel & health insurance for UK staff. At 31st December 2024 the balance of this fund was £61,220 (2023 £59,134).
4 General Fund
The majority of this fund is derived from donations from individuals, groups and organisations who wish to support the work of the Trust, and the Trustees are very grateful to them. The General Fund enables the Trustees to support specific needs which arise at the school from time to time. During the year the Trust sent £215,334 (2023 £19,550) to the school from this fund. At 31st December 2024 the General Fund had a balance of £71,095 (2023 £68,058).
5 Newsletters
During the year one newsletter, under the title 'Imbila', was produced by the Trust during the year. This provide an update to Trust supporters on the work of the Trust.
6 Reserves
Restricted Reserves are those donated for specific purposes. The charity is obliged to distribute those Reserves for the purposes for which they were donated. General Reserves are held to pay for the costs of running the Charity, and held so that the charity can respond to requests for financial assistance as, and when, they arise. At the Year end Restricted Reserves amounted to £91,956 (2023 £88,238) and the General Reserves £71,095 (2023 £68,058). The Trustees consider that the level of General Reserves is sufficient for known and anticipated requirements.
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CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The charity holds sterling funds on behalf of Chengelo School. The funds are currently maintained in a CAF bank account.
The charity's trustees consider that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit (as published by the Charity Commission) in exercising their powers or duties, and with regards to their obligations for safeguarding.
New trustees are invited to join the existing Trustee body on the basis of their skills and personal attributes.
By Order Of The Trustees
Mr R L Hobden
20 October 2025
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CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
(Charity No. 1015255)
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31st December 2024 which are set out on pages 8 to 12.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the "Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention with the examination which gives me cause to believe that, in any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an Independent Examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Simon Rolfe Date: 21 October 2025 122 Free Trade Wharf 340 The Highway Wapping London. E1W 3EU.
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CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Note Income and endowments from: Donations 2 Fundraising 2 Legacy 8 Investments 6 Total Expenditure on: Charitable activities 3 Total Net gains/(losses) on investments 6 Net income/(expenditure) and Net Movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds £ 12,730 675 200,000 1,310 214,715 217,312 217,312 5,634 3,037 68,058 71,095 |
Restricted Funds £ 1,632 - - 1,337 2,969 4,495 4,495 5,244 3,718 88,238 91,956 |
2024 Total Funds £ 14,362 675 200,000 2,647 217,684 221,807 221,807 10,878 6,755 156,296 163,051 |
2023 Total Funds £ 17,483 1,947 14,900 1,500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,830 | ||||
| 41,658 | ||||
| 41,658 | ||||
| 21,818 | ||||
| 15,990 140,306 |
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| 156,296 |
There were no other gains or losses for the year other than those shown in the above Statement The notes on pages 10 to 12 form part of the accounts
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CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Note Fixed Assets Investments 6 Total fixed assets Current Assets Debtors 7 Cash at Bank Total current assets Creditors Amounts falling due within one year: Funds held on behalf of the school Net current Assets/(Liabilities) Total Net Assets The funds of the charity: Unrestricted Funds 8 Restricted Funds 8 |
£ £ 133,448 133,448 - 93,835 93,835 64,232 29,603 163,051 71,095 91,956 163,051 2024 |
£ £ 201,808 201,808 1,013 97,707 98,720 144,232 (45,512) 156,296 68,058 88,238 156,296 2023 |
£ £ 201,808 201,808 1,013 97,707 98,720 144,232 (45,512) 156,296 68,058 88,238 156,296 2023 |
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| 156,296 | |||
| 68,058 88,238 |
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| 156,296 |
The accounts were approved by the trustees on the 20 Ocotber 2025 and are signed on their behalf below. We confirm that the records produced, together with the information and explanations provided, constitute a true record of all the transactions of the Trust for the year ended 31st December 2024.
R L Hobden R Wade Chairman Treasurer
The notes on pages 10 to 12 form part of the accounts
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CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
b Going Concern
The Trustees have a reasonable expectation that adequate financial resources are available to enable the charity to continue for at least the next 18 months. Consequently the accounts have been prepared on the basis that the charity is a going concern.
c Income
Income is recognised when the charity has received the funds.
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on the activities that further any purposes of the charity.
Restricted Funds represent income which the donor has specified to be only used for particular purposes.
d Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised in the accounts when the charity has discharged the liability.
Support Costs are those which assist the work of the charity but do not directly relate to charitable activities.
e Cash at bank
This includes current accounts and highly liquid investments.
| **2 ** | INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING | INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Donations | 12,730 | 1,632 | 14,362 | 17,483 | |
| Fundraising | 675 | - | 675 | 1,947 |
In addition to monetary gifts the charity benefits from the involvement and support of many people for which it is very grateful.
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CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
3 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Direct Charitable Activities: Thomson Fund Richardson Fund Staff Support Fund R Fellows fund Bursary Fund Support Costs: Newsletter Fellowship Day Trustees expenses Website costs Insurance Other expenses Solar Plant Water Tanks (2023: Water Heating) Staff Training |
2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ £ 200,000 - 200,000 - 13,334 - 13,334 19,000 2,000 - 2,000 550 - - - 550 - - - 1,200 - 4,495 4,495 6,296 - - - 3,288 - - - 8,000 |
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| 215,334 4,495 219,829 38,884 |
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| 388 - 388 1,075 167 - 167 150 949 - 949 1,004 50 - 50 31 274 - 274 - 150 - 150 514 |
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| 1,978 - 1,978 2,774 |
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| 217,312 4,495 221,807 41,658 |
4 TRUSTEES REMUNERATION
No trustees received remuneration for their services during the year. (2023 £Nil).
5 TRUSTEES EXPENSES
The Trustees of the Charity live widely across the UK. The Trustee expenses shown in Note 3 of £949 (2023 £1,004) represent the cost of travel and accommodation to enable the Trustees to attend the Trustees meetings and the annual fellowship days. In addition the trust supported one trustee to visit the school.
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CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 6 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS Balance at start of year Income capitalised in the year Drawdown on investment Increase/(decrease) in investments Balance at end of year |
CCLA £ 136,457 535 (81,110) 5,634 61,516 |
Schroeders £ 65,351 1,337 - 5,244 71,932 |
2024 2023 Total Total £ £ 201,808 178,653 1,872 1,337 (81,110) - 10,878 21,818 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133,448 201,808 |
Part of the CCLA investment is held in an Investment fund and part in a Fixed Interest fund. The Schroeders investment is part of the Staff Support Fund.
| 7 DEBTORS Gift Aid due 8 UNRESTRICTED AND RESTRICTED FUNDS General Fund Restricted Funds Bursary Fund Staff Support Fund Roy Fellows (Gifts in memory of) Thompson Fund Richardson |
2024 2023 £ £ - 1,013 Opening Incoming Outgoing Closing Balance Resources Resources Balance £ £ £ £ 68,058 220,349 217,312 71,095 |
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| 28,454 812 - 29,266 59,134 6,581 4,495 61,220 - - - - 650 820 - 1,470 - - - - |
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| 88,238 8,213 4,495 91,956 |
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| - 156,296 228,562 221,807 163,051 |
9 LEGACIES
During the year the Trust received a legacy of £200,000 (2023 £14,900).
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