ALPHA INDIA FOUNDATION
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1075942
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
Independent Examiners’ report to the Trustees of Alpha India Foundation
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 June 2021, which are set out on pages 4 to 5.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (The Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to;
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under s145 (5) (b) of the Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiners’ report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the
-
requirements:
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with s130 of the Act; and
-
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act.
-
have not been met; or
-
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ann Mace Date 10 March 2022
West Moors
Dorset
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ALPHA INDIA FOUNDATION REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1075942
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2021
Charity’s Principal Address: 10, Albert Road Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Dorset BH21 3QB
Trustees acting throughout the year Mrs P Higgins Mr A Field Mr P Dawson Mr A Fernand Mrs L Fernand Mr R Higgins
Structure Governance and Management
The Charity is governed by the Trust Deed of 18 January 1999. Trustees are appointed by invitation of the serving trustees.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit in organising and managing the work of the charity
Objects and activities
In the Indian sub-continent, the housing education and relief of children who are orphaned or abandoned or rejected by their parents.
Two houses are run, known as Rainbow’s End and Sunshine Corner.
Achievements and Performance
Both houses continue to be ably run by the house parents with the full time support of assistants. With the challenges that have been faced over the last year or so they have continued to be steadfast both in their commitment and faith and their devotion to the children. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic the Indian Government has forced children who have any family members to live with them as a temporary measure. At 30 June 2021 there were just 12 resident children under 18 years old.
Although there have been fewer children at the home during this time this has caused particular challenges for all in respect of their education which has been done largely on line. We have recently acquired new computers to facilitate on line schooling for all.
The trustees continue to receive and review regular statements from India showing expenses incurred by the running of the home, the vehicles and on any building works.
Residents that are over the age of 18 are on college courses supported by us, and are also employed as assistants with responsibility for each house.
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ALPHA INDIA FOUNDATION REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1075942
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2021 (cont’d)
We also continued to support a local village building relationships with them, bringing food and helping them as we are able and this has continued through the Covid 19 pandemic.
The trust in India, Pearl Foundation Trust, involving the CEO of India Gospel Mission, our house ‘mother’ and other trusted local people continues to oversee the running of the homes.
Financial Review
Funds continue to be received towards the Charity’s work and amounts are transferred to India not only to support the children now in the care of adopted ‘parents’ but also for any capital projects. The trustees are grateful to all those who have contributed, making the work of the charity possible.
Following the transfer of the land into the name of India Gospel Mission we have managed to pay the further stamp duty on the land transfer of £8283. Covid 19 which has given traders the opportunity to puts up prices increases pressure on our finances. A grant was received during the year which enables us to replace the aging vehicle and this is being completed as this report is being written.
With fund raising, particularly the amazing jig saw fayre that raised over £2200, and careful spending there was a good surplus arising. However a large amount of school fees had not been paid by the year end and we have paid £3543 in fees so far in the accounting year to 30/6/2022.
We continue to look at every opportunity to raise funds from a variety of sources. As a policy the trustees aim to maintain 3 months running costs of the home in the account and this has been achieved this year.
Plans for future periods
We consistently need to maintain and encourage sponsors to give regularly in order to meet the rising regular running costs. This is an increasing challenge and there are increasing needs for maintenance on or buildings and equipment adding to this challenge
We look to maintaining our support for individuals and the village as mentioned above. We will also continue to support our older children in order to give them a good start in the adult world according to their needs for training.
Alan C Field
7 December 2021
On behalf of the Board of Trustees
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ALPHA INDIA FOUNDATION (Registered Charity Number (1075942)
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for the year to 30 June 2021
RECEIPTS FROM GENERATED FUNDS Gifts (Incl from trustee loan and repayment of travel) Gift aid tax recovered Fund raising Bank interest received Grant Trustee loan TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Charitable Activities Accommodation - Trustee visit Running costs of homes Education costs Charity projects Motor running Equipment Travel Indian board Redecoration and repairs Land transfer costs Fund raising costs Management and administration Postage and stationery IGM charges Legal and accountancy fees Bank charges TOTAL PAYMENTS NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT ) |
Unrestricted £ 25,816 4,024 3,675 1 8,000 - |
FUNDS Restricted £ 2,500 - - - - - 2,500 |
|---|---|---|
| 41,516 | ||
- 19,299 686 31 2,925 374 - - 8,283 |
- |
|
31,598 |
||
100 |
- | |
| 133 1,055 - 250 |
||
| 1,438 | ||
33,136 |
- | |
8,380 |
2,500 |
| Trustee loan gift (gift aided) Transfers Bank and cash balances brought forward **BANK AND CASH BALANCES CARRIED FORWAR ** |
- 10,501 18,881 |
- - 2,500 |
|---|---|---|
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ALPHA INDIA FOUNDATION (Registered Charity Number (1075942)
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 30 June 2021
| 30 June | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
FIXED ASSETS Minibus written down value nil Car written down value nil CURRENT ASSETS Staf loan Bank and cash Bank balances in UK Balance at IGM Bank and Cash in India Stock of fund raising handicrafts TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES School fees due Loan from R and P Higgins Transferred to gift to charity Advanced during year (net) TOTAL LIABILITIES DebtorGift aid tax repayable |
Unrestricted £ - - |
FUNDS Restricted £ - - |
| - | - | |
| 1,184 - |
625 - |
|
| 1,184 | 625 | |
18,381 596 4 |
2,500 - |
|
| 18,981 | 2,500 | |
200 |
- |
|
| 20,365 | 3,125 | |
£ 308 7,220 - - |
£ 3,125 - - |
|
| 7,528 | 3,125 |
Approved by the Trustees on 7 December 2021
Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees
P Higgins A C Field Trustee Trustee
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| 2021 Total £ 28,316 4,024 3,675 1 8,000 - 44,016 |
2020 Total £ 27,184 6,104 3,597 10 - 406 |
|---|---|
| 37,301 |
| - 19,299 686 31 2,925 374 - - 8,283 |
430 22,173 8,638 1 3,394 384 35 - - |
|---|---|
31,598 |
35,055 |
100 |
295 |
| 133 1,055 - 250 |
232 1,698 - 221 |
|---|---|
| 1,438 | 2,151 |
33,136 |
37,501 - 200 |
10,880 |
-
-
10,501 10,701 21,381 10,501
2021 2020 Total Total £ £ - - - - - -
| 1,809 - |
620 - |
|---|---|
| 1,809 | 620 |
20,881 596 4 |
3,291 208 7,002 |
| 21,481 | 10,501 |
200 |
300 |
| 23,490 | 11,421 £ - 6,814 - 406 |
£ 3,433 7,220 - - |
|
| 10,653 | 7,220 |
ALPHA INDIA FOUNDATION
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1075942
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
Independent Examiners’ report to the Trustees of Alpha India Foundation
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 June 2021, which are set out on pages 4 to 5.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (The Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to;
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under s145 (5) (b) of the Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiners’ report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the
-
requirements:
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with s130 of the Act; and
-
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act.
-
have not been met; or
-
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ann Mace Date 10 March 2022
West Moors
Dorset
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ALPHA INDIA FOUNDATION REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1075942
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2021
Charity’s Principal Address: 10, Albert Road Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Dorset BH21 3QB
Trustees acting throughout the year Mrs P Higgins Mr A Field Mr P Dawson Mr A Fernand Mrs L Fernand Mr R Higgins
Structure Governance and Management
The Charity is governed by the Trust Deed of 18 January 1999. Trustees are appointed by invitation of the serving trustees.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit in organising and managing the work of the charity
Objects and activities
In the Indian sub-continent, the housing education and relief of children who are orphaned or abandoned or rejected by their parents.
Two houses are run, known as Rainbow’s End and Sunshine Corner.
Achievements and Performance
Both houses continue to be ably run by the house parents with the full time support of assistants. With the challenges that have been faced over the last year or so they have continued to be steadfast both in their commitment and faith and their devotion to the children. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic the Indian Government has forced children who have any family members to live with them as a temporary measure. At 30 June 2021 there were just 12 resident children under 18 years old.
Although there have been fewer children at the home during this time this has caused particular challenges for all in respect of their education which has been done largely on line. We have recently acquired new computers to facilitate on line schooling for all.
The trustees continue to receive and review regular statements from India showing expenses incurred by the running of the home, the vehicles and on any building works.
Residents that are over the age of 18 are on college courses supported by us, and are also employed as assistants with responsibility for each house.
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ALPHA INDIA FOUNDATION REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1075942
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2021 (cont’d)
We also continued to support a local village building relationships with them, bringing food and helping them as we are able and this has continued through the Covid 19 pandemic.
The trust in India, Pearl Foundation Trust, involving the CEO of India Gospel Mission, our house ‘mother’ and other trusted local people continues to oversee the running of the homes.
Financial Review
Funds continue to be received towards the Charity’s work and amounts are transferred to India not only to support the children now in the care of adopted ‘parents’ but also for any capital projects. The trustees are grateful to all those who have contributed, making the work of the charity possible.
Following the transfer of the land into the name of India Gospel Mission we have managed to pay the further stamp duty on the land transfer of £8283. Covid 19 which has given traders the opportunity to puts up prices increases pressure on our finances. A grant was received during the year which enables us to replace the aging vehicle and this is being completed as this report is being written.
With fund raising, particularly the amazing jig saw fayre that raised over £2200, and careful spending there was a good surplus arising. However a large amount of school fees had not been paid by the year end and we have paid £3543 in fees so far in the accounting year to 30/6/2022.
We continue to look at every opportunity to raise funds from a variety of sources. As a policy the trustees aim to maintain 3 months running costs of the home in the account and this has been achieved this year.
Plans for future periods
We consistently need to maintain and encourage sponsors to give regularly in order to meet the rising regular running costs. This is an increasing challenge and there are increasing needs for maintenance on or buildings and equipment adding to this challenge
We look to maintaining our support for individuals and the village as mentioned above. We will also continue to support our older children in order to give them a good start in the adult world according to their needs for training.
Alan C Field
7 December 2021
On behalf of the Board of Trustees
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