CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1-11-23 To 31-10-24 Charity name: Kimbuta Rural Developrnent Programme Charity reglstratlon number: 1093008 Objectives and Actlvlties SORP referen¢ Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 the charity as set Out in its governing document To promote any charitable purpose particularly, but not exclusively, for the benefrts of the inhabitants of Mbale, Manaftva and Tororo Districts in Eastern Uganda. In selecting our project programme for this year, the Trustees have ensured that the work we carried out was consistent with our charitable aims and objectives. We have continued to provide support to established NGO'S in Eastern Uganda whose activities deliver improvements in education, healthcare, water supply and community facilities that are open to all members of the community in the areas concerned. The Trustees have ensured that the work we carried out was consistent with the guidance from the Charity Commission on public benefit. 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. Parn 1.17 1.19 Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Additlonal information (optional) You may choose to include fvrther statements where relevant about: SORP reference Our policy on grant making remains as in previous years. We partially or fully fund projects which have the support of, and will be to the benefit of local communrties in Eastern Uganda- as set out in the policy Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
document written 2011-2012 and referred to in our report of that year. No grants are made to meet the needs of individual people, other than where UK donors have asked us to do so on their behalf. Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment No investments are made. AII UK activty in support of the Charty, including all work carried out by the Trustees, is on a voluntary basis. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP We have continued to support organisations in Uganda whose activities deliver public benefrt in the area where they work and are consistent with our objectives. The work of KRDP has continued throughout the year through our Ugandan partners. 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 KRDP-Uganda is a registered Company Limrted by Guarantee that delivers projects within Manaa District. Our approach continues to be, so far as possible, to use the capabilities of local people and locally sourced materials to build new facilities. In this way there is benefrt to the community during the implementation phase, as well as from the facilities provided by the completed projects. Our work in 202>2024 built on the achievements of previous years and includes
projects that were forecast in our 2022-2023 report. i. We have cortinued to support Kimtab Clinic in the provision of nurse-led health, antenatal and maternty care to the entire community. The Safe Motherhood Programme has continued to provide education in antenatal and postnatal care to women in remote parts of the community, as well as children's immunisation and general health awareness. The programme has been holding 8 clinics per month, regularly providing a range of health care services to all age groups. The programme sees over 1000 patients each month. We have continued to fund the Motorbike Ambulan that is based at the clinic. Our support covers all running costs i.e. drivers, wages, fuel, repairs etc which enables the service to be available, without charge, to the local community. It continues to be of great value to the community by enabling expectant mothers with childbirth complications to be transported to Kimtab Clinic and by transporting seriously ill patients to hospital. The concerns about the increasing costs of the maintenance of the vehicle were addressed during the trustees visit in January 2023. A major overhaul of the vehicle was undertaken in early 2023, including a new engine, and this has led to the Motorbike arnbulan service being much more reliable. ii. We have had a new security fence erected around the clinic. This meets the requirements of the District Medical Officer and kpS the clinic more secure. iii. The access for the Motorbike ambulance has been improved, which obviously leads to greater comfort for the patients as they arrive at the clinic. iv. We have paid the registration fees For the Ugandan Private Midwives Association.
v. The final instalment was paid for the refurbishment of the old latrines at Butta Primary School. vi. The Nalondo Butta Primary School has had an increase in pupil numbers, and we have therefore provided desks for 220 pupils. These have been made locally. vii. Being aware of the flooding and heavy rains that have been experienced in recent years, funds were made available to build additional drainage channels around the Negina River Bridge. The final phase of this has now b*n completed. The drainage channels that have been added provide improved protection for the bridge. viii. Funding has been provided for more Protected Springs. One has been completed and construction of the second is due to begin at the start of this financial year. ix. We have continued to provide funds to enable KRDP-Uganda to continue to meet their legal obligations under the regulations which Ugandan NGO'S have to comply to retain their status. The annual fee includes the annual report of their activities to the relevant government department and an audit of the accounts. This provides NGO accreditation. x. We have continued to develop our association with Kumi Hospital where we obtain Orthopaedic services for, initially, children whose needs are brought to our attention. We have funded three operations at Kumi hospital. The necessary supportive footwear has been provided by Mbale Hospital and paid for by KRDP. We have continued to support The Foundation for the Development of Needy Communities (FNDC), a registered NGO working in Mbale District. FNDC has lost a significant proportion of its overseas support over recent years and KRDP'S support has been important, as it implements changes to its
programmes. As well as contributing to staff and premises, projects we have supported are: . We have continued to help with the FNDC vehicle by paying for neSSary repairs. ii. We have continued to support Nehemiah's Farm. The solar-powered system at the Farm, that we funded, has needed repairs and we have facilitated this. This provides lighting for the farm buildings. iii. We have continued to contribute to the provision of Internet facilities for FNDC by paying for the WIFI The "Shout Out For The Gids" Project (which we launched in 2017-2018) to provide girfs with sanitary protection and avoid them missing several days of schooling per month continued in Uganda and has been held in different locations in the UK over the last year. The sanrtary packs that have been produced, in various locations in the UK, have been collected ready to take to Uganda when the Trustees next visit. 4.we have continued to act as conduit for individual UK donors, wishing to contribute to the educational or medical costs of people known to them in Uganda. This is restricted to funds we have received from individual donors- no KRDP funds are involved. Additional information (optlonal) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 I nvestment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 At the end of the period our cash funds are higher than as last year which places us in good position to continue our work in U anda in 2024-2025. No fomial policy on reseries has been adopted. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 Pard 1.22 Para 1.22 None Grants are rnade to specific projects in Uganda only when sufficient funds are available in UK. We have no regular on- going expenses, such as employment of staff. The charty is therefore not exposed to future liabilities. None Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Pard 1.24 Para 1.23 We have no major doubts about continuing our work but the level of future activities is dependent on the funds that are available. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The accounts are prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis. Para 1.47
The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Funds have been raised from three principal sources" 1. Presentations to churches, schools, men's groups, women's groups and other organisations in various parts of the UK. Donations have bn received from many of these organisations. We have remained in contact with those who have been consistent supporters and donations have been reiVed during the year. 2. Donations have been received from numerous individual donors. As well as those who were established donors. Wherever these donors have been eligible, income tax has been reclaimed on the donations under the GiftAid scheme. 3. There has been a new donor who has provided support for the work carried out by the Kimtab Clinic and the outreach rammes durin art of 202>24. The charity does not make investments Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 If we fail to maintain income, we will no longer be able to maintain Ihe current level of activity in Uganda A description of the principal risks facing the charty Parn 1.46 Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document Para 1.25 Trust Deed dated 21 May 2002 Supplementary Deed dated 13 July 2002 Second Supplementary Deed dated 6 October 2008 Trust How is the charity constituted? Parè 1.25
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 Appointment by resolution of the Trustees at a specific meeting called in accordance with the Trust deed Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: A policy is in place for the vetting of potential trustees before appointment Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Parn 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 To avoid misuse of funds in Uganda, our policy continues to be that we only consider project proposals received via our representatives in the country and that evidence of satisfactory completion of projects is provided before further 9rants are made Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses istered chari number Charity's principal address Kimbuta Rural Develo KRDP 1093008 clo 9 Howey Rise Frodsham Cheshire WA6 6DN ment Pro ramme
Names of the charity trustees vtho manage the charity Name of person lor body) entitled to appolnt trustee Jlf anx). Trustee name Office (If any) Dates acted If not for whole year 1 Gareth John Morgan 2 Richard William Curry 3 Janet Elizabeth Stockton 4 Sarah Elizabeth Savage Chair Treasurerlsecretary 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 i Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name rtwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging to the charity
Trustee name Datss acted if not for whole year Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA 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 NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additlonal Infonnation tlonal Names and addresses of advisers {Optional inforniatlon) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details
Other optional information The Trustees have noted the continuing attention being paid by regulators to the need for charities working intemationally to ensure funds are used for their intended purpose. Our project procedure, written in 2011-2012, describes how we establish the purpose of a project before we approve the funda that are needed. It sets out the confimation we expect to receive. that the project concerned has been completed satisfactorily and that funds have been used for the intended purpose. We have worked to this policy since it was written and we believe it continues to provide satisfactory controls of funds donated to organisations in Declaratlons The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) JANcf CL12A6kTHfrDL¥ Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc ffZLLS I EL Date
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Recei tsand ments accounts 3111012024 CC16a For pèrlod 0111112023 To Section A Receipts and payments Unrsstrictsd lu Rgstrlct8d Endowmwrt fvnds nds iotrk• wr••t £ * lh• wr••tÉ its th• n•thitÉ Totsl fijnds Last y••r toth• n••r••te A1 R•c•l Operaling to g•rw 1176 21, A2 A•••t and InvMtm•nt •al•• OOh19 -771 monis fc¢ (knnls 27 7) 18.170 Man Llh Sub tot•1 A4 A•••t •nd nlm•nt purch•M•, IM• Sub tot•1 N•t ofr•cWp•yRMnts) . AS Tr•n•f•v• b•tw••n lund• AO C••h fund• l••t ymr •nd C•8h fid$ th1• y••r •nd 10.346 ,113 17.U7 1S 2J.171 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period UrtrICI•d lund• 10 M•r•it E R•4tr1ct•d nd8 n•ami£ ElOWMant lund• to n•ar••t£ Catego 81 C••h fund• IM22 197 3.929 Total ¢h fvnds 7.743 Endowm•nt fund• to n••rn•t£ Details to B2 othor mon•tsry a•ots
curv•ntl• 83 Invo•lmont aM•ts Futhj 10 Curr•nt Yalu• Detail% CO lopknl 84 A••ots r•taln•d for th• ¢h•rV• own Fund Iof•knlGh Vknd l)•t•l 85 Llabllltl•• Slgnalure PMI Name Dale of e) Notes on the accounts. l. -Donitlon5, lepclesarnl otlr 55mlllir recelpts- kn¢ludes ffts. donatbns and bequests from Indhfiduals - 8fants recelved from other 0r8anlsatns boih charlt Trall1•e - tax reclalms on donatlofisdl8lble lorGrftAld . deposlt accourf Interèrt. whlth Is lud8ed to be toosrnall an ¥Thtolul sep•r•te Catery. 2. 'Operatlng actItIeS to itnerate fuNls- Indudes - fundralsln8 events - sale of U8andan craft Items 3. "Other recelpts. Includes any non-recpJrrfn8 mlnor ItemsTr)t Indled In the atThe cate•)fle 4. "Payments for 8eneratln8funds" Includes crnft ern5 Pllrthased kn Uqanda for le In UK 5. "Grants pald" Includes all 8rants madeto berNclarIS In U8and• in ordtrto dtllvèr ourtharfiable wrposes 6. 'Charltable attMtles" Includes eynditurè by the charlty toobt•ln Rems . whlch have been glven to tent1k1arS In Uganda - whlch wlll be Sed In our promOnal and fund-ralslnoartfvtt*s In UK 7. 'Mana8ernent and odmlnlstratbn" Indudes ¢OSts Incurred In the day to dty marba8ementotthe thrlty. bank charges In UK. 8. 'Other payrnents" Indul any non-reoJrrln8 mlnor Items Mt Incl In the atove catogorte
I CHARITY (OMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trustees Kimbuta Rural Development Programme On accounts for the year ended 31 Oct 2024 Charity no (if any 1093008 Set out on pages CC16a I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3111012024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation 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 carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's ststement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi 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. Signed: Date: 8 July 2025 Name: Ronald J Thomson Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Msc Address: 52 High Street Frodsham Cheshire WA6 7HE
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material 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.