**PHAKAMISA SA** PO Box 169 Pinetown 3600 South Africa www.phakamisa.org ## **PHAKAMISA** **A Ministry of Pinetown Methodist Church** **PHAKAMISA UK** UK Registered Charity Commission No. 1095757 www.phakamisa.org “PHAKAMISA” is pronounced “PA-GA-MEE-SA” and means “TO LIFT UP, TO MAKE GROW” ## **Chairman’s Report for UK Trust Meeting 16[th] October 2021** Almost all of us have, over recent months, begun to see a return to something vaguely resembling normal life. However, there are still many obstacles to be overcome before we can allow ourselves to relax. The same is true across many countries and across continents. South Africa, and Phakamisa in particular, are no exception. In my last report I mentioned the loss of life, the closure of Phakamisa and the subsequent gradual return to limited working of staff and volunteers. Some “good news” stories have also emerged during the Covid pandemic, including the response of a sister church in Jo’burg, where Rev Ian France (a former minister of PMC) is the minister. At the height of the pandemic, they donated food parcels and relief supplies worth some ZAR40,000, for distribution by the Phakamisa team. We had planned to hold a Thanksgiving Service in memory of Thokozani (who passed away on 20[th] July 2020) in April but, because of Covid restrictions, we had to postpone this until 24[th] July, when a fitting service was held. An audio/visual tribute was paid to Thokozani for her hugely influential role in leading the Phakamisa team, with video contributions from South Africa as well as our own shared memories. We miss her so much, but we are also greatly blessed to have had Zethu Kuzwayo appointed as her successor in February. As a Trust, we met briefly to discuss “The Painting” and the replacement vehicle, taking the decision to make available the whole of the amount raised in memory of Thokozani, towards a replacement vehicle. That sum, together with the amounts raised through fund-raising and the legacy available, would enable us to fund the replacement vehicle in its entirety. Financially, Phakamisa SA is surviving by dipping into investments, but not to the extent anticipated when the budget was prepared, thanks to COVID restrictions and continuing donations from the UK and Ireland. At the end of the year to July 2021, the deficit was ZAR30,000 (about £1,500). However, quite apart from the vehicle, some significant items of expenditure will be needed. Phakamisa will, in the near future, be contributing financially towards the provision of increased security measures that have necessarily been put in place at PMC following a spate of (almost weekly) petty crime, involving the removal of parts of the vehicle as well as contents from within the church itself. The SA Board meets at the end of this month to agree a budget for the current year. The events of 2020/21 highlighted the need for the Phakamisa web site to be kept up to date and closely monitored. Ann Clark has stepped down and I am delighted that Ruth Reynolds (ably assisted by Alison) has stepped in to fill the gap, thus bringing the operation of the site entirely within the scope of the UK Trust, which has clear advantages in terms of speed and accuracy of updates. It remains to be seen to what extent and how quickly, these responsibilities can be passed to SA personnel. My sincere thanks go to all our supporters and, of course, to our dedicated team of trustees, without whom the work of UK Trust would not be possible. Bob Mawer 12/10/21 PHAKAMISA (UK) FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2021 2021 2020 Receipts Donations legacy ad-hoc Bank of Scotland Bank of Scotland Paypal Affimiative Deposit Account 77,036.42 24,007.56 223.00 22,565.00 123.831.98 13,849.55 515.00 20,582.00 34,946.56 regular Gift Aid Tax refund Interest received 6,967.44 242.03 5,785.17 93.91 Total 42,156.02 129,711.06 Payments Pinetown. South Africa Trustee Expenses Bank Charges 87,600.00 58,300.00 221,85 180.00 4.12 forèign payments Paypal 180.00 9.01 Total 67,789.01 68,706.97 Surplus (Deficit) of R8ceipt8 over Payments Funds brought Forward Surplus (Deficit) receipts Funds Carried Forward 25,632.99 71,005.09 72,129.83 25 632.99 46,496.84 1,124.74 71,005.09 72,129.83 Represented by'.- Bank of Scotland Paypal AffinnatiV8 Deposit 89.98 73.75 46 333.11 46,496.84 18,370.75 53 759.08 72,129.83 The above Funds include:. Fund for new Vehicle Donations in memory of Thokozani 3,755.00 5,005.00 3.655.00 PTO Independent Examlnerfs Report to the Trustees of Plnetown Methodlst Churth Mlsslon Trust IUKI I report on the accounts of the Tfust for the year ended 31 March 2021. which are set out on the reverse of this pa8e. Respe¢tlve ResponslblSltles of the Trustees and Examlner The charitV'5 trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charltls trustees consider that an audlt is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charltles Act 2011 Ithe 2011 act) and that an independent examination 15 needed. It Is my responslbllity to.. Exarnine the accounts under sertlon 145 of the 2011 Act,. To follow the procedures laid down In the general Dlrections glven by the Charlty Commisslon under section 1451511bl of the 2011 Act: and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basls of Independent Examlnerfs Report My examination was carrled out in accordance wlth the Beneral Dlrertlons given by the Charitv Commlsslon. An examlnatlon Includes a revlew of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also1ncludes con5ideratlon of anv ynusual items or disclosures In the accounts and seekin8 explanations from you as trustees concernin8 such matters. The procedure5 undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be requlred during an audSt and tonsequently no oplnion Is given as to whether the accounts present'a true and fair vlew, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examlnerfs Statement In connection wlth my examlnatlon, no matter ha5 rome to My attentlon.. 111 whlch glves me reasonable cause to believe that In any materlal respect the requirements.. To keep acctsuntlng records In accordance wlth sertSon 130 of the 2011 act,. and To prepare accounts whlch accord with the accountin8 record5 and comply with the accounting requlrements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or 121 to whlch, In my oplnlon, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undeTStandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Name.. Mbchael M Re ant Professional Qualification.. RetSred C artered Accountant Address.. 9 Llnks Crescent Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3AF Date.. 2IA J/