Trustees’ Annual Report for the year
From 01/04/2022 Period start date To 31/03/2023 Period end date Charity name: Gheez Rite Chaplaincy Community Association (GRCCA) Charity registration number: 1056622
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | -To relieve the poverty and to advance the education of Eritrean refugees. -To provide education, i.e., teaching children their native language, Maths, English, and Science. -Provide sport and dance clubs. -Provide computer coding class. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Providing lessons in Tigrinya, main Eritrean language, support children with their mainstream education by providing support in English, Math, and Science subjects. To provide recreational activities with the object of improving children's condition of life, by providing sports activities, drama & dance classes as Zumba club |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The charity’s objectives are to provide educational advancement to Eritrean refugees. When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Commission’s guidance on public benefit, and particularly the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of education. Our activities have enabled children of disadvantaged part of the community to be better with their academic curriculum, such as Science, English, and Maths. In addition, we provided the children with computer coding training. The achievements of our activities were demonstrated in that the children performed well and achieved better results in their academic school program. In addition, sports, and recreational programs, we provided has helped the children develop their social skills and have empowered them to take be involved in their communities and interact positively. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Teaching over 60 children each term divided into 4 classes. Supporting children's mainstream education in Maths, Science and English. Increasing the level of understanding in these areas and helping them to achieve better results. Helping parents understand the education system, providing platform and training to parents in their own language to understand better educational requirements that helps them enhance their children's achievements. Providing sports facilities and training to increase children's participation in sport. Providing Dance lesson and session in Zumba class. Conducting Drama to enhance self- confidence of children. Proving computer coding class and robot construction and programming to increase the children's knowledge on ICT and enhance their problem-solving skills. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are kept to ensure that the activity of the charity is maintained for at least 3 months. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Elected |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Gheez Rite ChaplaincyCommunityAssociation(GRCCA) |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1056622 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Presbyterv, Our Lady of Fatima Church Commonwealth Avenue, White City London, United Kingdom |
| Postcode | W12 7QR |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| MR ADENAY EKUBEZGI |
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| MR TESFAI TEWOLDE |
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| REV EPHREM YEIBIYO ANDOM |
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| MISS RUTH BERHE ASFAHA |
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| MS NEBIAT MICHAEL |
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| MRS LETEBRHAN TSEGAY |
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| MRS TSGEREDA GHEBRAI |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
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 (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Mr Adenay Ekubezgi | Rev Ephrem Yeibiyo Andom | |
Manager |
Chairman | |
| 30/01/2024 | ||
| 30/01/2024 |
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Charity Name No (if any)
Gheez Rite Chaplaincy Community Association (GRCCA)1056622
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/04/2022 31/03/2023
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
John Lyons 24,000 - - 24,000 20,000
Kensington and Chelsea Foundation 7,000 - - 7,000 7,825
WestWay Development 8,509 - - 8,509 3,998
Registration fees/Parents Contribution 6,145 - - 6,145 4,950
HSBC Bank compensation - - - - 1,000
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 45,654 ] - - 45,654 37,773
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 45,654 - - 45,654 37,773
A3 Payments
Salaries and Taxes 11,503 - - 11,503 6,754
Rent and Room Hire 5,760 - - 5,760 1,260
Transport and Travel costs 1,400 - - 1,400 1,810
Seasonal Events 168 - - 168 558
Sports and recreational activities 1,680 - - 1,680 360
Running costs 251 - - 251 124
Computer Coding Training 2,518 - - 2,518
Bank charges - - - - 47
Prior year adjustment - - - - - 1,128
Insurance 279 - - 279 -
Books and Teaching materials - - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total [ 23,559 ] - - 23,559 9,784
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments [ 23,559 ] - - 23,559 9,784
Net of receipts/(payments) 22,095 - - 22,095 27,989
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 31,344 - - 31,344 3,356
Cash funds this year end 53,439 - - 53,439 31,344
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS) #Confidential
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | the end of the period | the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds CCXX R2 accounts (SS) #Confidential |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Signature 2 |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - Agreement Error Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - OK Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Amount due (optional) |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| OK | ||||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) |
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| Print Name Fr. Ephrem Andom Adenay Ekubezgi |
Date of approval 29/01/2024 30/01/2024 30/01/2024 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Gheez Rite Chaplaincy Community Association (GRCCA)
On accounts for the year 31 March 2023 Charity no 1056622 ended (if any) Set out on pages 2 pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2023 DD / MM / YYYY .
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
The charity’s gross income exceeded £25,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of Association of Accounting Technicians .
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection 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.
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Signed: Date: 30/01/2024 Name: A Asfeha Relevant professional B.A. (Hons) Accounting and Finance, MAAT qualification(s) or body (if any):
October 2018
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Address: 19, 101 Copenhagen Street
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
October 2018
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