Charity Registration No: 1081937
KISS - KIDDIES SUPPORT SCHEME
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
KISS - KIDDIES SUPPORT SCHEME
TRUSTEES
Peter Goring Jospeh Hewitson Helen McAndrew Alan Ryan Helena Teakstone Claire Eilish MacNally
CHARITY NUMBER 1081937
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
7 Bedford Road Letchworth Herts SG6 4DJ
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Christopher Luke FCCA 18 Walsworth Road Hitchin Herts SG4 9SP
BANKERS
Barclays Bank plc 5/6 High Street Hitchin Herts SG5 1BJ
KISS - KIDDIES SUPPORT SCHEME
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the accounts | 6 |
TRUSTEES' REPORT
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 July 2024
All policies adopted by the charity are entirely in furtherance of the objects as stated below.
1 Organisational Structure
Chairperson: Helen McAndrew
Treasurer: Alan Ryan
There are no specific restrictions imposed by the governing document concerning the way the charity can operate.
There are no specific investment powers.
2 Review of activities
During this year KISS had a renewed focus on our core purpose of the education of young people in Uganda. As well as formal and vocational education other supportive activities including healthcare are provided. In addition, we support social networks that help and nurture the children and their families such as weekly pastoral meetings, sports and homework groups. We continue to build our network relationships with other charities working in Uganda both to directly support the children and families we support but also to ensure that our local teams have the necessary skills to continue the aim of KISS in enabling children to lead an independent life through the benefits of education. A mutual agreement to separate the farm from KiSS enables this core focus.
Post Covid fundraising continued to be negatively impacted with the charity exploring other paths to closing the income gap including grants e.g. the big Give, Mace grant and new strategies such as sponsor a child. Good relationships continue with the fantastic Saint John Henry Newman school who are our biggest source of income without who KiSS would not exist. THE NGO board is established and running as intended, Ugandan people making decisions about where the charity spends its money. Supported by general assemblies (parents and local supporters). When the NGO board has run for 2 years it will be eligible to apply for NGO grants. Overall, we have supported the education of over 140 young people with many more supported through our VSLA schemes.
Trustees
- 3 The trustees of the company during year, and as at the date of this report were:
Name Appointed Resigned Peter Goring Helen McAndrew Alan Ryan Helena Teakstone Claire Eilish MacNally
4 Review of financial position
The charity had net loss for the year of £33,778 (2023: net Loss of £7.928).
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TRUSTEES REPORT CONTINUED
5 Asset cover for funds
The accumulated funds totalled £83,786 (2023: £117,564) and were sufficient to meet the charity's obligations.
Approved and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES
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Alan Ryan
Treasurer
3/7/2025
Date
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF KISS - KIDDIES SUPPORT SCHEME
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2024, which are set out on pages 4 to 7.
Respective responsibilites 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 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility tp:
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(i) examine the accouof the 2011 Act.jnts under section 145
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(ii) follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
(iii) state whether particular matters have come to my attention,.
Basis of independent examiner's 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 seeking 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 tohose matters set out in thr statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act: and
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(ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met: or
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(b) to which, im my opinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Christopher Luke FCCA
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31 July 2024
| Note INCOMING RESOURCES 2 Donations Events KiCA Donation Campus Ambassador Child Sponsorship Bank Interest TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Materials and grants expended for and in Uganda in furtherance of the trusts's objects Support costs and event costs Management and adminisration in the UK Bank Charges TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 3 NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE) FOR THE YEAR Fund balances at 1 August Fund balances at 31 July |
Year ended 31 July 2024 £ 67,333 - - - - 839 68,172 97,876 3,200 577 297 101,950 -33,778 117,564 |
Year ended 31 July 2023 £ |
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| 103,729 - - - - 313 |
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| 104,042 105,665 5,580 685 40 |
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| 111,970 | ||
| -7,928 | ||
| 125,492 | ||
| 83,786 | 117,564 |
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BALANCE SHEET
as at 31 July 2024
| 31 July 2024 | 31 July 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Cash at bank | 83,786 | 117,564 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS AND NET ASSETS | 83,786 | 117,564 |
| REPRESENTED BY UNRESTRICTED RESERVES | ||
| At 1 August | 117,564 | 125,492 |
| Surplus / (deficit) for the year | -33,778 | -7,928 |
| At 31 July | 83,786 | 117,564 |
4/7/2025
----------------------------------------------------------Helen McAndrew Date Chairperson
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 31 JULY 2024
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation: The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost covention. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practise, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005 and the Charities Act 2011.
2 DONATIONS ANALYSIS
| Direct Donations One-off Donations note Standing Orders Catholic People Week Online Donations Charity Checkout (online giving) iZettle Just Giving Stripe Virgin Money All Other HMRC Gift-Aid |
Year ended Year ended 31 July 2023 31 July 2023 £ £ 53,668 72,159 4,290 7,280 - 57,958 79,439 - - - - 8,395 23,659 980 631 - - - - |
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| 9,375 24,290 |
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| 67,333 103,729 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 31 JULY 2024
3 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
| Charitable activites Materials and grants expended in Uganda: Activities undertaken directly Governance costs Bank Charges Other Support Costs Event costs & Merchandise Charitable Donation Flights to Uganda |
Year Ended Year Ended 31 July 2024 31 July 2023 £ £ - - - - - - 0 0 - - - - - - 0 0 |
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| 0 0 |
4 TRUSTEES
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
5 EMPLOYEES
There were no employees during the year.
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