## **ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024**
**CHARITY NO: 1092074**
**COMPANY NO: 04276635**
**ACT 4 AFRICA REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024**
|**CONTENTS**|**PAGE**|
|---|---|
|Directors’ Report|2 - 8|
|Report of the Independent Examiner|9|
|Combined Statement of Financial Activities and|10|
|Income and Expenditure Account||
|Balance Sheet|11|
|Statement of Accounting Policies|12 - 13|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|14 - 16|
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**ACT 4 AFRICA REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024**
The Directors have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year. The period covered by this report is 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published October 2019
## **Mission and Vision**
Act4Africa seeks to address inequality in Africa through our HEAL Strategy (Health, Education, Agriculture, and Livelihoods) with a particular emphasis on gender justice.
**Our vision** is to build confidence and capability amongst the most vulnerable women and girls, changing lives for good.
**Our mission** is to listen to our communities, providing care and holistic education to transform the lives of vulnerable women and girls, giving them a better future. We work to change attitudes, transform communities, and save lives through providing education, health services, and training and support in life-skills and vocational skills. At the heart of all we do is gender equality and its revolutionary impact on both individuals and wider societal development and growth.
Girls are the most powerful force of positive change on the planet. Unleashing their potential is critical to ending global poverty and accelerating progress on some of the toughest challenges of our time. Using a holistic approach, we deliver a programme of youth friendly services which prioritises the needs of women and girls. The Trustees consider that this focused approach offers the best long-term method of changing attitudes, transforming communities, and tackling poverty in Africa.
## **Governance**
The policy and operating decisions of the Charity rest with the Trustees who meet regularly to monitor the activities of the Company.
## **Our way of working**
The activities currently conducted by the Charity are, wherever feasible, undertaken with local partners. Work carried out by the partner organisations is covered by partnership agreements and is especially useful where the Charity has no established infrastructure for managing staff and operations, or where it provides a more economical approach than using its own staff. Using partner organisations and our own local staff helps utilise local knowledge effectively in our programmes. Our approach to deciding on what work needs to be funded and how it is monitored is the same. Wherever possible, needs are identified by the local community, advice is sought from our indigenous field officers, or, failing this, from independent assessors on the potential value of projects to be funded. This ensures that programme delivery will be in accordance with the best practice and Act4Africa’s own high standards. The Charity has found from experience that this approach delivers maximum value to beneficiary groups.
## **Activities and Achievements**
The Trustees have complied with their duty under Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission in February 2014.
## **Health, Education, Agriculture and Livelihoods (HEAL) Services**
During this year the Charity continued to develop its work at Kathy’s Centre, a multi-functional community health and education centre located in the rural district of Mayuge, Southeastern Uganda. This Centre provides a community hub for early years education, health education, vocational training and agricultural training. In particular, over the last year it has offered assistance under each HEAL component as detailed below.
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## **Health**
A variety of health-related initiatives have been provided by the Act4Africa Uganda team, either on site at Kathy’s Centre or in the local community.
**EYE UNIVERSAL SRH Project:** Reducing Maternal Death and Unintended teenage pregnancies through the EYE Universal SRHR Project. Our largest programme active during the reporting period has been our work with Adolescent and Young People in various districts. Launched with the goal of reducing maternal deaths and unintended teenage pregnancies, this project, funded by CARE International in Uganda with support from the Norwegian government, has targeted multiple beneficiary groups and achieved significant milestones. The primary beneficiaries are adolescents and young people aged 10-24 years, while the secondary beneficiaries include women of reproductive age (25-49 years), parents and guardians of adolescents, adult sexual partners of adolescent girls, political, religious, cultural, and community leaders, healthcare providers, teachers, district teams, and policymakers. Over the past year, we have formed 112 Youth Savings and Loans Associations, enabling 243 youths to borrow and start income-generating activities, and 201 to access SRH services through SRH loans. We trained 100 senior women and men teachers with ASRHR information, formed 50 health clubs, and trained over 2,000 young people in making reusable sanitary pads. Additionally, over 10,000 students received ASRH information and life skills, and 26 youths were equipped with cottage skills. This programme has led to significant improvements in access to SRH services, economic empowerment, menstrual hygiene, and overall health, contributing to a reduction in maternal deaths and unintended teenage pregnancies in the communities we serve.
## **Target Beneficiaries:**
Primary: Adolescent and young people aged 10-24 years.
Secondary **:**
Women of reproductive age (WRA) 25-49 years. Parents and guardians of adolescents and youth. Adult sexual partners of adolescent girls and young women. Political, religious, cultural, and community leaders. Health care providers. Teachers. District teams. Policy makers.
## **Achievements:**
Over the past year, the EYE Universal SRHR Project has made significant strides in empowering youths and enhancing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) awareness and services.
## **Health clinics:**
We joined Mayuge District Local Government to commemorate World AIDS Day. This annual event raises awareness, honours those who have passed away due to AIDS-related illnesses and celebrates progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Act4Africa continues to work with other partners and the government to achieve the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets, which aimed to ensure that by 2020, 90% of people living with HIV know their HIV status, 90% of those who know their status are receiving sustained antiretroviral therapy, and 90% of those receiving therapy have viral suppression. Through collaborative efforts, we strive to improve diagnosis, treatment, and management of HIV/AIDS, contributing to the global goal of ending the AIDS epidemic **.**
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## **Education**
Kindergarten: Kathy’s Kindergarten provides unique pre-school education otherwise unavailable locally which is delivered to the Ugandan Early Childhood Development curriculum but contains positive learning experiences developed from best practice in UK Early Years teaching and learning (“learning through play”). Our kindergarten now has a total enrolment of 66 pupils, with 26 in the baby class (ages 3-4), 19 in the middle class (ages 4-5), and 21 in the top class (ages 5-6). We are grateful to all our donors who provide regular support to the kindergarten.
To promote quality education and professional development for our teachers, they have had the opportunity to attend a training session organized by AJIBU Community. This training focused on engaging children in creative learning using loose materials and fun-filled resources. It highlighted the importance of child-centred learning and learning through play, showing us how these methods aid in the cognitive and physical development of children while making teaching and learning enjoyable for everyone involved.
Additionally, our teachers participated in another training organized by SIPRO, which focused on the best ways to teach reading and writing using Jolly Phonics. This session enriched our understanding of effective methods for teaching these essential skills to young children.
We remain committed to providing a safe and enriching environment for our children and are dedicated to the ongoing professional growth of our staff to ensure the highest quality of education.
## **Secondary Education for Girls** :
Firstly, may we take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks for our donors’ support of Act4Africa’s Grow a Girl programme. The monthly donations have paid for school fees, uniforms, educational supplies, and sanitary supplies for some of the brightest and most vulnerable girls we have met through our work in Uganda, allowing them to continue to receive the education they deserve. As the girls progressed on their educational journey, the donors’ continued generosity allowed us to maintain our support beyond school through to further and higher education, even supplying bursaries for start-up businesses.
Over the years (2014 to December 2024), 11 girls have reaped the life-changing benefits of an education and opportunities they would otherwise not have received. Their journey has been one of transformation, marked by growing confidence, heightened self-esteem, and empowerment. These young women now stand equipped to make informed decisions that impact not only their families but also their communities.
As the Grow a Girl programme nears to a successful close (December 2024), these girls remain part of the Act4Africa family, and no doubt, we will stay in contact for many years to come. The time has come for them to stand proudly and successfully on their own two feet as we focus our efforts on other girls and young women, from 3-year-olds joining us at Kathy’s Kindergarten to the adolescent mothers flourishing in our Strong Mothers Programme.
Despite the girls facing numerous challenges, they have worked hard and achieved a qualification in their chosen field. Act4Africa is very proud of all their accomplishments:
Brenda – Certificate in Hair Dressing & Bridal Management – partnership in a salon. Bridget – Certificate in Comprehensive Nursing & Midwifery – working. Daphine – Studying Certificate in Nursing. Fedelis – Certificate in Fashion and Design – waiting for bursary funds. Phionah – Studying Diploma in ICT. Prossy – Certificate in Fashion and Design – waiting for bursary funds. Proviah – Certificate in Fashion and Design – owns a business. Roselyne – Studying Tourism and Hotel Management (complete in Dec 2024). Scovia – Studying Clinical Medicine @ Kampala University. Sharon – Working as a Medical Records Assistant Officer. Talent – Studying Accountancy at University.
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## **Agriculture and Livelihoods**
**Provision of Food Security** : Our Grains for Growth programme provides post-harvest grain loss prevention training for small holder farmers, thus increasing their families’ ability to feed themselves as well as an income stream through selling excess grain. We are currently working with a cohort of 35 small-holder farmers in Mayuge District and we are delivering training to on grain harvesting and storage best-practice enabling them to better care for their own families and increase their income. These 35 participants are family members of adolescent mothers involved in our other programmes – by linking our programmes we see a greater impact with more sustainable results.
## **External factors affecting achievement.**
The Charity works in difficult circumstances where both social and political factors may give rise to security or access problems that frustrate our ability to put in place the infrastructure and long-term initiatives necessary to promote gender justice for women, equip those in extreme poverty with life skills and to minimise the impact of HIV/AIDS. On occasion our local partners have also encountered difficulty where the local government infrastructure has broken down or there is an unforeseen imposition of additional requirements.
UK fundraising efforts continue to be negatively impacted by the ongoing cost of living crisis.
## **Fundraising, Voluntary Help and Gifts in Kind**
The trustees extend their heartfelt gratitude to the numerous volunteers who have contributed through fundraising, participating on our behalf and assisting with short term projects. Special recognition goes to Lily Newman, Peter Booth, Will King, Emma Hodges, Susie Orford-Woolley, Sue Underwood, Sarah Istephan and friends, and Barbara Blaber for their exceptional efforts. We are also deeply thankful to The Michael Bishop Foundation, Samaritan Feet International and Soroptimist International for their invaluable support of our programmes.
## **Financial Review**
During the period, the Charity raised £78,760 (2023 £95,425) from the general public and other agencies to carry out the programmes mentioned above. £83,492 (2023: £130,349) of this income was expended during the period; the unrestricted remaining balance of £14969 is reflected in our reserves.
As shown in the Statement of Financial Activities, the Charity holds **£10,330** (2023: £15,063) which will be used to continue current projects. Fundraising activities have been continuously undertaken to encourage donations and grants.
## **Reserves Policy**
Act4Africa Reserves Policy is to maintain sufficient level of reserves to enable operating activities to be maintained, taking account of potential risks and contingencies that may arise from time to time. The policy is reviewed annually by the Trustees. Excluded from the Reserves Policy is income associated with Endowment Funds and Donor Restricted Funds (Earmarked Income).
In order to make a judgment on the amount of reserves the Trustees consider the risks in respect of unrestricted income and where appropriate restricted income (where funds can only be realised by disposing of a fixed asset) and expenditure. Also taken into consideration are any external identified potential major risks to income and expenditure during the year under consideration. Act4Africa aims to hold in reserve approximately six months operating capital, to provide financial stability and the means for the development of our principal activities.
Reserves will be used to support cash flow shortfalls and to provide against loss of core grants from both Corporate and Trust funding bodies.
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## **Plans For the Future.**
To promote the long-term stability and growth of the charity, strategic transfer of responsibilities regarding governance, communications, and programme strategy is underway between the Act4Africa UK executive and Act4Africa Ugandan staff. By 2026, we aim for Act4Africa Uganda to be completely locally led, while Act4Africa UK will remain as a support office, providing governance, fundraising and resourcing assistance. Over the next year, Act4Africa UK will support Act4Africa Uganda to be increasingly independent, providing training opportunities for staff, creating additional staff positions, and improving governance at local level.
Most of the current programmes listed above will continue and will be strengthened with additional resources and long-term strategic planning will take place with contribution from beneficiaries, local and international staff, the board of trustees, local officials, subject matter experts and other stakeholders.
The Grow A Girl programme, in its current form will be discontinued in December 2024 after the current cohort have completed their secondary education to Senior 6 and have been provided with bursaries for further education or to establish small businesses, as described above.
We have identified the need for an additional building at Kathy’s Centre to accommodate vocational training rooms, additional staff offices, and a play area for the kindergarten. This expansion will support our growing programs and provide a dedicated space where children can freely express their fun-loving nature while developing crucial cognitive, physical, social, and emotional skills. We are currently seeking funding for this development.
Act4Africa UK will continue to strengthen and improve fundraising activities to increase income and build reserves through our UK-based staff and volunteers. Our key aims are; continuous improvement in our stewardship of individual donors, accessing greater levels of funding from trusts and foundations, and building relationships with corporate donors.
## **Risk Statement**
The Trustees have reviewed the risks to which a small Charity operating with a small number of employees in an area of political, social and economic volatility is exposed. Appropriate procedures are in place to identify, monitor and review these risks on a regular basis.
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## **ACT 4 AFRICA REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 continued**
## **Company information**
Directors/Trustees Charis Baker Dr Lucy Coates Grace Boshoff Stephanie Higgins Helen Robinson – resigned 09/11/23 Susie Offord-Woolley Sue Underwood Martin Smedley Barbara Blaber Chandre Grobler Sarah Istephan Alice Williams – appointed 09/11/23 Hilary Yeates – appointed 09/11/23, resigned 13/01/24
Company Secretary Chandre Grobler Governing document Memorandum and Articles of Association Company registration number 04276635 Charity registration number 1092074 Registered office Office 64 182-184 High Street North East Ham London E6 2JA Independent examiner Stephen Hendy Data Developments Bankers Barclays Bank Plc
Barclays Bank Plc
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## **ACT 4 AFRICA REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 continued**
## **Directors’ responsibilities**
Charity law requires us as Directors to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which give a true and fair view of the state of the company and of its income and expenditure.
We are required to:
1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
3. State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts
4. Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business
We are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006.
We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.
## **Approval**
This report was approved by the directors on 9[th] November 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
………………………………………….
Mr. M Smedley (Chair of Trustees)
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## **ACT 4 AFRICA INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ACT 4 AFRICA**
I report on the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are set out on pages 10 to 16.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The church’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church’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 to:
- Examine the accounts (under scetion145 of the 2011 Act);
- To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act); and
- To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis on 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all of 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:
1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
- To keep accounting records in accordance with section130 of the 2011 Act; and
- To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met: or
2. To which, in my opinion, attention should have been drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Stphen Hendy 22/10/2024
Data Developments, First Floor, Chubb Buildings, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 IHT
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## **ACT 4 AFRICA COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AND INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024**
|**Note**
Income and Endowments from:
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
Donations and legacies
32533
Charitable activities
5537
Other trading activities
Other
-
95
**Total income and endowments**
**38165**
**Expenditure on:**
Raising funds
3261
**_Charitable activities:_**
Direct charitable costs
1
289
Support and administration
1
27855
**Total expenditure**
**31406**
**Net income/(expenditure)**
**6760**
Transfers between funds
4491
**Net movements in in funds**
**11251**
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward
at 1 April 2023
3718
**Total funds carried forward**
**at 31 March 2024**
14969|**Designated**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
27166
13428
-
-
**40595**
525
46251
-
**46776**
**(6181)**
(4491)
**(10672)**
233
(10439)|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
-
-
-
-
**-**
1315
3996
-
**5311**
**(5311)**
-
**(5311)**
11111
5800|**Total**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
59699
18966
-
95
**78760**
5101
50536
27855
**83492**
**(4732)**
-
**(4732)**
15063
10330|**Total**
**Funds**
**2023**
**£**
71921
23269
-
235
**95425**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||3157
89480
37712|
|||||**130349**|
|||||**(34,924)**
-
**(34,924)**
49987|
|||||15063|
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 14 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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## **ACT 4 AFRICA BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024**
|**Note**|||**2024**|||**2023**||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**£**||**£**|**£**||**£**|
|**Fixed assets**||||||||
|Tangible assets|3|||-|||-|
|**Current assets**||||||||
|Debtors|4|||-|||-|
|Cash at bank and hand||||10330|||15063|
|||||10330|||15063|
|**Creditors**||||||||
|Amounts falling due within one year|5|||-|||-|
|**Net Assets**||||**10330**|||**15063**|
|**Charity Funds:**||||||||
|**Unrestricted funds**||||||||
|General Fund|6|14969|||3718|||
|Designated|6|(10439)|||233|||
||||4530||||3951|
|**Restricted funds**|||5800||||11111|
|**Total charity funds**|||**10330**|**10330**|||**15063**|
The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP. The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board on 9[th] November 2024. Signed on behalf of the board of trustees.
Mr. M Smedley, Trustee Company number: 04276635 Charity number: 1092074
The notes on pages 14 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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## **ACT 4 AFRICA ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024**
## **General information and basis of preparation**
Act 4 Africa is charitable company. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page 7 of these financial statements. Each member of the company commits to contribute if the charity is wound up an amount of £10.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Practice.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £1.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
## **Funds**
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
## **Income recognition**
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.
Donations and grants receivable are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become receivable.
Where funds are received for a specific purpose as defined by the donor, these are credited to a restricted fund, and are matched against expenditure incurred with the purpose specified.
## **Grants receivable**
Grants received in respect of expenditure charged to the Statement of Financial Activities during the year, have been included within the Statement of Financial Activities.
## **Expenditure recognition**
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments
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to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
## **ACT 4 AFRICA**
## **ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 continued**
## **Tangible fixed assets and depreciation**
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation.
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value, of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:-
UK equipment 3-7 years Overseas equipment and lease 2-3 years
## **Debtors and creditors**
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.
## **Foreign currency**
Foreign currency transactions are initially recognised by applying to the foreign currency amount the spot exchange rate between the functional currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency at the balance sheet date are translated using the closing rate.
## **Taxation**
The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.
## **Going concern**
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
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## **ACT 4 AFRICA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024**
|**Unrestricted**
**Fund**
**£**
**1 Charitable activities**
**Direct charitable costs**
27855
Direct charitable costs
488
Local teams
(199)
289
**Support costs & administration**
Postage, printing, minor equipment
870
Training and development
-
Salaries
23133
Website and communication
975
Office costs
Support and administration
601
Sundry costs
2276
Independent examination and accountancy fees
-|**Designated**
**Fund**
**£**
-
1752
44499
46251
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|**Restricted**
**Fund**
**£**
-
-
3996
3996
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
27855
2240
48296
50536
870
-
23133
975
-
601
2276
-|**Total**
**2023**
**£**
11664
77815|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||89480|
|||||843
72
31890
1183
-
1015
2674|
|||||37712|
## **2 Staff & Trustees**
During the year, the charity had two part time employed members of staff. Other activities were carried out by consultants and volunteers. No staff received salaries at a rate of more than £60,000 per annum.
No remuneration was paid to any Trustee during the year nor to any person connected to them.
The Charity considers its key management personnel to comprise of the Chief Executive Officer (part time voluntary role until July 2023), Board of Trustees who received no remuneration or benefits.
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## **ACT 4 AFRICA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 continued**
## **3 Tangible fixed assets**
Act4Africa UK holds no tangible fixed assets.
## **4 Debtors and prepayments**
|Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors|**2024**
**£**
-
-|**2023**
**£**
-
-|
|---|---|---|
|||-|
## **5 Creditors: liabilities falling due within one year**
|Accruals|**2024**
**£**
-|**2023**
**£**
-|
|---|---|---|
|||-|
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## **ACT 4 AFRICA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 continued**
|**6**
**Analysis of assets between funds**
**Opening**
**Balance**
**£**
**Restricted funds**
Souter 2022 Vocational Training for AYMs
1343
Worshipful Company of Marketors
9768
**11111**
**Designated funds**
Strong Mothers Programme
6209
Global Giving Girl Fund
4884
Kasese Property Sale 2
10506
Edison Middle School
37
Grains for Growth
3509
WASH – Water Sanitation & Hygiene
1378
Kathys Centre Jinja
(26220)
Girl Effect Grow a Girl
(69)
Kathys Fund
-
The Michael Bishop Foundation
-
**233**
**Unrestricted fund**
General fund
3718
**3718**|**Incoming**
**Resources**
**£**
-
-
**-**
2066
2655
-
-
278
-
765
-
19830
15000
**40595**
38165
**38165**|**Outgoing**
**in the year**
**£**
(1343)
(3968)
**(5311)**
(6474)
(1752)
-
(37)
(426)
-
(18496)
-
(13418)
(6173)
**( 46776)**
(31406)
**( 31406)**|**Transfers**
**in the year**
**£**
-
-
**-**
( 356)
(198)
-
-
(42)
-
4699
69
(6413)
(2250)
**(4491)**
4491
**4491**|**Closing**
**balance**
**£**
-
5800|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||**5800**|
|||||1444
5589
10506
-
3320
1378
(39253)
-
-
6577
**(10439)**
14696
**14969**|
The assets and liabilities represented by the various funds as follows:
|Restricted funds
Designated funds
General funds|**Fixed**
**assets**
**Current**
**assets**
**Current**
**liabilities**
**TOTAL**
-
5800
-
5800
-
(10439)
-
(10439)
-
14969
-
14969
-
10330
-
10330|
|---|---|
## **7 Related party transactions**
There are no related party transactions during the period (2024: £ nil).
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