Trustees’ Annual Report for the year
From 01/04/2024 Period start date To 31/03/2025 Period end date
Charity name: The Gheez Rite Community Association Charity registration number: 1056622
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | -To relieve 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, the 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 like Football and 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 be involved in their communities and interact positively. We also provide various outdoor activities and educational visits. |
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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
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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 around 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 a 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 lessons and sessions 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 objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 | The Gheez Rite CommunityAssociation |
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| Other name the charity uses | The Gheez Rite SupplementarySchool |
Registered charity number |
1056622 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Presbytery, 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 (if any) |
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| MR ADENAY EKUBEZGI |
1 Apr 2024 – 29 Jan 2025 | |||
| 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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| MS HANNAH MEHRETEAB |
26 Feb 2025 – 31 Mar 2025 | |||
– 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) Rev Ephrem Yeibiyo Andom Full name(s) Mr Tesfai Tewolde ~~a |~~ Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chairman Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 02/01/2025 ~~fF~~
Charity Name No (if any) THE GHEEZ RITE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (GRCA) 1056622 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/04/2024 31/03/2025 ~~ee ee _~~ 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
No (if any) 1056622 CC16a Period end date 31/03/2025 ~~_~~
| John Lyons | 4,270 | - | - | 4,270 | 20,000 | ||||
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| Kensington and Chelsea Foundation | 17,650 | - | - | 17,650 | 7,550 | ||||
| WestWayDevelopment | 6,733 | - | - | 6,733 | 4,873 | ||||
| Registration fees/Parents Contribution | 6,235 | - | - | 6,235 | 6,432 | ||||
| YoungK&C | 3,800 | 3,800 | - | ||||||
| Others | - | - | - | - | 60 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for | ||||||||||
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| AR) | 38,688 | - | - | 38,688 | 38,915 | |||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - ~~Sub total~~- - - - - Total receipts 38,688 - - 38,688 38,915 ~~=———~~ |
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| A3 Payments | ||||||||||
| Salaries and Taxes | 16,117 | - | - | 16,117 | 13,993 | |||||
| Rent and Room Hire | 7,000 | - | - | 7,000 | 9,550 | |||||
| Transport and Travel costs | 2,700 | - | - | 2,700 | 1,950 | |||||
| Sports and recreational activities | 1,800 | - | - | 1,800 | 1,710 | |||||
| Runningcosts | 2,556 | - | - | 2,556 | 571 | |||||
| Computer CodingTraining | 3,847 | - | - | 3,847 | 3,979 | |||||
| Insurance | 347 | - | - | 347 | 320 | |||||
| Books and Teachingaccessories | 2,805 | - | - | 2,805 | - | |||||
| Refund toparent | - | - | - | 300 | ||||||
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| **Sub total ** | 37,171 - - 37,171 32,373 |
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 37,171 - - 37,171 32,373 ~~——————~~ |
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| Net of receipts/(payments) 1,517 - - 1,517 6,541 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end 59,980 - - 59,980 53,439 Cash funds this year end 61,497 - - 61,497 59,980 ~~=SSS=~~ |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS) #Confidential
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categories Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Details Total cash funds B1 Cash funds ~~—~~ |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categories Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Details Total cash funds B1 Cash funds ~~—~~ |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categories Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Details Total cash funds B1 Cash funds ~~—~~ |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categories Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Details Total cash funds B1 Cash funds ~~—~~ |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categories Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Details Total cash funds B1 Cash funds ~~—~~ |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categories Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Details Total cash funds B1 Cash funds ~~—~~ |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categories Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Details Total cash funds B1 Cash funds ~~—~~ |
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| (agree balances with receipts and payments | (agree balances with receipts and payments | |||||
| account(s)) | Agreement Error OK |
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| B2 Other monetary assets | - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~~===~~ |
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| Details | Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) |
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| B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
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| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities |
Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) When due (optional) - - - - - Date of approval Details Print Name Fr. Ephrem Andom Tesfai Tewolde Signature 28/01/2026 28/01/2026 ~~===>~~ |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of The Gheez Rite Community Association (GRCA)
On accounts for the year 31 March 2025 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 31/03/2025 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 The charity’s gross income exceeded £25,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement 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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Date: 29/01/2026 ~~|~~
Signed: Date: 29/01/2026 Name: A Asfeha ~~Cs~~ Relevant professional B.A. (Hons) Accounting and Finance, MAAT qualification(s) or body (if any):
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Address: 19, 101 Copenhagen Street
London, United Kingdom
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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 .
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