Annual Report 2023-2024 Haven in Romania
The year began with concerns about the finances of the charity, but I am pleased to say that response to the concern of the Trustees was met with increased giving both from the parents of the children at the Day Centre and, following a very positive Supporters Afternoon Tea event, from donors working and living in the UK. One key move during the year has been the appointment of Gary Baker as the Treasurer of Haven in Romania. This was due to the failing health of Sylvia Brown who has faithfully looked after our finances for many years. We thank Sylvia for all she has done and for all that she continues to do for the charity. We also thank Gary for his willingness to take on this role.
Two key visits were made to Piatra Neamt and the Day Centre during the year. Trustees Aubrey Cardy and Arthur Moir together with our new Treasurer, Gary, visited the Day Centre in February and a very profitable Trustees Meeting was help during the visit. It was good to see how the work was progressing and just how motivated the staff were. Later in the year, Dr Maggie Wilson and Dee Noble visited to provide specialist support and advice to staff members and parents. A further visit by the Trustees was planned to take place in October to coincide with the 20[th] Anniversary of the opening of the Day Centre. Our grateful thanks to Monica Tifrea and her staff for the amazing work they are doing to provide quality education and support to our wonderful students.
Rev Aubrey Cardy MA MBA Chairman – Haven in Romania
Haven in Romania financial review June 2024
Income & Expenditure Year ended 30 June 2024 £
£
Opening Balance 23 672 56
Income
Donations - General 28 584 99 Gift Aid 5 847 50 TOTAL Income 34 432 49 Air Fares 200 00 Bank Charges 218 60 Insurance 520 13 - Printing & Stationery - Romania - Church & visits to Romania - Romania - Summer Camp Romania - Support of Youth Worker 600 00 - Romania - Visitors from Romania Romania - Wages & Expenses 27 350 00 - Romania -Day Centre - Sundry Expenses Slujind binelui 4 000 00 TOTAL Expenditure 32 888 73 Surplus/-deficit 1 543 76 Closing Balance 25 216 32 Bank Current 25 215 94 Bank Deposit 0 38 - Cash 25 216 32
Expenditure
Indepondgnt examlner's report to the trustees of Haven in Romania 1051365 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Haven in Romania (the Trust) for the year ended 30 June 2024 Responslbilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 examlner's statsment I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1 . accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming 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 concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in ord8r to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: Address: I £ OF4( EGGfft P Imi Luoc)D /ffSCAJ Ic(4 (pr 3TI 11- 202¢ Date: Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any):