AMANDLA TRUST TRUSTEE'S ANNUAL REPORT PERIOD ENDED 315f DECEMBER 2024 Re8lStered Charlty Number 1092874
AMANDLA TRUST Registered Charity Number 1092874 TRUSTEE'S ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Legal and Administratlve Detalls Registered in England as Charity Number 1092874 Princi al Address 3 Riversmill Walk, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GLII 5GL Trustees Michael G Rodd David S King Joseph Hussey Joy M King Marion E Milton Josephine M Rado Chairman Treasurer Bankers The Co-operative Bank plc Inde endent Examiner Mr Gareth Davies, 5 Tabernacle Road, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7EF Governlng Document The Charity is governed by a Trust Deed dated 20 May 2002 and constituted as a Trust. Trustee selection The Trustees are selected by invitation on the basis of their knowledge of African issues generally and Zimbabwe in particular, with an emphasis on empathy with the objects of the charity in its support for work amongst physically disabled children and young people, especially at the King George Vlth Centre, Bulawayo. Zimbabwe. Objects of the Charity To relieve sickness and advance education amongst physically disabled children and young people in Zimbabwe and other areas of Africa, in particular by providing practical and financial support.
AMANDLA TRUST Registered Charity Number 1092874 Activities, Achievements and Perf0mnCe In planning our giving and activities for the year we kept in rnind the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings and believe this is followed. King George Vlth Centre (KGVI} in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe, continued to be the specified beneficiary of donations received during the year, so these are held in the Charity's restricted funds. Total income amounted to £ 69,296 (2023 - £ 53.908). coming from a variety of sources; individuals, church groups and grant-makingtrustsfor special projects. Most came from generous individuals who support King George Vlth Centre through the Charity. Some of these are small monthly sums indicating a continuing desire to support the children who are the ultimate beneficiaries. We are very grateful for the generosity of these individuals and all gifts, large and small. are appreciated and necessary to help KGVI'S work continue. Further detail of major donations is given in Note I to the accounts on page 6. Grants to KGVI in response to requests for funds arnounted to £ 72.044 (2023 £ 81,777), and reserves held at the year-end amounted to £ 27,812 (2023 £ 31.020), to be carried fonvard for use in future years. KGVI keep5 full records of the use of grants received by Amandla Trust for specific purposes and passed to KGVI by the Trust. KGVI also takes responsibility for project reports to donors as well as issuing general newsletters for supporters. The trustees appreciate the interest of all those who continue to support the charity, including those sponsors whogive regularlythrough theyear, and wish once again to record their gratitude and thanks to all supporters. The work done by KGVI continues to be of great importance to the children who benefit from it and could not continue without support from outside Zimbabwe. The impact of each economic crisis in Zimbabwe is felt disproportionately by those who attend schools like KGVI, and local funding becomes harder to arrange. Staff at KGVI continue to work immensely hard to keep providing for the pupils and are being innovative in working towards growing locally generated income by sponsored events and selling produce from the centre gardens. However, they continue to rely on donations from Amandla Trust and many other supporters internationally to allow the centre to continue to function. Amandla Trust could not provide this support without the generous donations it receives. The trustees and other supporters give their time voluntarily, so all fvnds raised are used for the benefit of the children at KGVI. Reserves Policy The trustees do not consider that it is necessary to hold reserves at a specific level as the charity has no employees, property or commitments other than to provide support as funds allow. Resources are disbursed only after they have been ceiVed in cleared funds and are not committed before receipt. Reserves at 31 December 2024 amounted to £ 27,812 (2023 £ 31,020).
AMANDLA TRUST Registered Charity Number 1092874 Risk Assessment As part of their risk assessment process the trustees have obtained a copy of the King George Vlth Centre's Child Protection Policy. which is very similar to that which would be required of such an organisation in England and have received confirmation from the Administrator that the policy is adhered to. There have been visits by trustees {at their own expense) to the centre in recent years and these, together with personal knowledge of the senior management and access to KGVI'S audited accounts each year, give confidence that donated funds are being used for the purposes for which they are intended. The Chairrnan. Dr Mike Rodd, continues to be a trustee of King George Vlth Centre thereby strengthening the Charity's links with KGVI and knowledge of its day-to-day operations. The risk of the Charity having insufficient resources to meet its commitments is Managed by ensuring that no funds are committed until donations have been received. Approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf by: 2025 Michael G Rodd (Chairman)
AMANDLA TRUST Registered Charity Number 1092874 Receipts and Payments Account for Year ended 31st December 2024 Unrestrlcted Funds Restrfcted Funds Total 2023 Notes Incoming Resources: Restricted Donations 64,921 64,921 50,728 Gift Aid 4.375 4,375 3,180 Other Income 69,296 69,296 53,908 Resources Expended Donations Other expenditure 72,044 72,044 460 81,777 559 460 72,044 72,504 82,336 Net Incomlng Resources 460 -2,748 -3.208 -28,428 Brought forward from 2023 29,616 31,020 31,020 Balance clforward to 2024 944 26,868 27,812 59,448 Statement of Assets and Llabllltles at 31 December 2024 Assets Bank Balance 26,868 27,812 31,020 Liabilities Current Approved by the trustees on.................-...... . . and signed on their behalf by: 2025 Michael G Rodd (Chairman) David S lfjng (Treasurer)
AMANDLA TRUST Registered Charity Number 1092874 Notes: l. Major Donations Received during the year. Susan Ca HM Rile 320.(K) 720.IX) Debra Porrett S Main M Wilkox D&JKin Brenda Robinson MGRodd J Handford 575.00 1.300.00 1,211.00 900.00 Sian Philli Rachel Fk)Kerd JM Hoba Victoria Pe Anthon E48ns Irish Methodist Workl D L Fincham Sallie Davie J DunwJod DF Cooke St Michaefs Church, Aklbourne Marie-Paa &aebener Ela neTe Ca din Chillon Foliat Prim Sch(x)I Daithd Cheffin MP Noble R Owld Dw*id Fincham Brian Murta h Charitable Trust (¥een 11 Foundation hen sZV.ki 240.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 250.00 11.500.00 954.00 254.00 s.)0.00 800.00 1.935.00 1,230.00 3.000.00 2,000.00 215.00 1,000.00 500.00 Fund 2,280.00 11.760.00 3.0(X).(x) 240.00
AMANDLA TRUST Registered Charity Number 1092874 2. Resources expended: Payments from restricted funds amounting to £ 81.777 (2023- £ 81,777) were made to King George Vlth Centre, Zimbabwe for payment of wages, bursaries and bus fares for pupils in particular financial need, purchases of medicines and food, and other day-to-day expenses, and to suppliers on its behalf. Non-restricted funds were used to meet bank charges on donations received and transfers of funds to recipients. No other resources were expended during the year. No expenses or other payments were made to Trustees {2023 - £ 0), who gave their time voluntarily. No attempt has been made to place a monetary value on this. Accountlng Policies: Basis of preparation The accounts have been prepared on a "receipts and payments" basis in accordance with Section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 Restricted funds Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure that meets these criteria is identified to the fund. Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds are amounts received or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds. Gift Aid Gift Aid is accounted for in the year in which payment is received from His Majesty's Revenue and Customs.
AMANDLA TRUST Registered Charity Number 1092874 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF AMANDLA TRUST on Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 set on pages 24 & >7 Respectlve responsibilities The charivs trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The of trustees and examiner chariws trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under sect+on 145 of the 2011 Act to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 14515){b) of the 2011 Act to state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basls of Independent My examination was carried out in accordan with General Directions given by examlner's statement the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting record5 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 the eviden that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent examlner's In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: statement 11) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accountln8 records In accordance with section 130 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 be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Date: Signed: ats2S Name: G Davies Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): Address: ACMA 5 Tabernacle Road Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7EF