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2022-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04626166 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1097395

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

FOR

OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK

OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 5
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities 6
Independent Examiner's Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10 to 15

OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04626166)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and Aims

The charities objects and principal activities are to raise funds to help the poorest of the poor children of Colombia and the activities in this have been made possible through funding raised by Oasis of Hope Foundation-UK.

Volunteers

The charity is grateful for the team of volunteers who freely give of their time to enable the Charity to function so well. The value of services donated by volunteers is not included in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Public Benefit

We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and complied with section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the Trustees/Directors consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.

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OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04626166)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION IN SANTA MARTA, COLOMBIA.

At present they have 300 students registered at the Oasis of Hope School.

In December 2022, 16 students graduated from the school, with the majority of them going on to university or some other form of further education.

The university scholarship fund originally set-up in 2021 continues to function well. The scheme was set up to help students families who can't financially afford the fees - but who's children have the ability to study at university level.

OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION WORK FORCE & FACILITIES

They currently have 14 available classrooms with 3 sets of toilets. The administration block consists of director's office with toilet, secretary's office with toilet, waiting room, teachers rest room and library, plus the IT facility and Administration block.

At present they have 19 teachers employed at the Oasis of Hope School, plus school principal, academic coordinator, psychologist, health & safety officer, secretary and cleaner.

The kitchen staff are volunteers who receive a small donation for their loyal contribution to the work.

OASIS - JOB CREATION

The Oasis of Hope foundation in Colombia employs a executive director, administrator, two administration workers, nurse and 4 security staff.

This allows value plus services to be provided to the students and the wider community from which they are drawn including health checks and interventions to promote good health. Clearly the security staff are required to ensure the building, students and staff are safe, when within the school grounds.

OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION - SOCCER ACADEMY

(OASIS LIONS)

This initiative was set-up by Rev. David Taylor in August, 2021. The aim is to reach out to boys and girls in the local community. Many of these young people simply have nothing to do, with little or no infrastructure being in place in these extremely poor neighbourhoods. The academy invites the students in and teaches them life skills and soccer expertise. At present we have 38 students, which includes 10 girls. The academy employs a director, secretary and 2 coaching staff.

CHILDREN'S EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAMMES

Oasis of Hope Foundation provide support and outreach programs across the region of the Atlantic coast of Colombia. The focus of the work is to positively impact those communities that have and are experiencing enduring a degree of social deprivation.

The partnerships which the charity has developed within the communities are both empowering and enabling. Oasis of Hope seeks to free individuals and ultimately communities from the debilitating effects of poverty through access to good quality education and life opportunities. The projects that come under the banner of Oasis of Hope are:

a) CIENAGA SCHOOL

In 2022 the number attending the school was 380.

20 students graduated from high school with many of them going on to university or further education.

b) LA PAZ SCHOOL

In 2022 the number attending the school was 400.

This school is situated in the Guajira, the desert area of Colombia where the school faculty is made up entirely of the Wayuu indigenous population.

c) PUEBLO VIEJO

In 2022 the number attending the Pueblo Viejo project was 180. This outreach provides lunches 3 times a week plus preschool educational study. Many improvements at this project have been made in 2022.

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OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04626166)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

d) MAICAO PROJECT & PRESCHOOL

In 2022 the Maicao project had 150 children attending - with meals provided from Monday to Friday during the preschool educational timetable.

The students arrive at 7am Monday to Friday and have a comprehensive program until 3pm. The activities include, school lessons, hygiene, brushing teeth, washing hands etc.

The Oasis foundation partner with the local community church in Maicao in providing meals for the Wayuu indigenous groups who live near-by.

LA ISLA COMMUNITY & CHURCH PROJECT

The land was finally purchased in 2022 for the price of £9,500. A thriving community action project has now been established. It's envisaged in 2023, the community centre will be constructed, where the church will meet on the second floor.

TASAJERA

A small piece of land has been rented. Here they hold community project events and meet as a church.

HOUSE OF HOPE - BETHLEHEM

Oasis of Hope Foundation have entered into a partnership with this very needy project in Palestine. Blind, physically and mentally handicapped residents live there on a full-time basis.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

The finance department continues to ensure that the financial recording is sound and the services are delivered in a cost-effective way.

SPONSORSHIP DEPARTMENT

The sponsorship department continues to provide a vital link to the office in the UK. Here vital data is gathered and sent to the UK who then process it.

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT

Glemis Fernandez is their full-time nurse. Free medicines are administered where needed and doctors attend the clinic on a regular basis to hold medical campaigns.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserves policy

The Trustees/Directors have resolved to establish reserves at a level sufficient to ensure the charity can cover its operating costs for a minimum of three months in line with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission. The Trustees/Directors closely monitor income and expenditure to ensure the appropriate measures are taken when necessary.

The Trustees/Directors consider the financial performance of the charity during the year has been satisfactory. The Statement of Financial Activities shows net incoming/outgoing resources for the year of a revenue nature of deficit £7,108 (2021 - deficit £6,418) The total reserves at the year end stand at £48,889 (2021 - £55,997).

Finance sent to Colombia from Oasis of Hope Foundation-Uk for the year 2022 was £73,646.24.

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OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04626166)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

FUTURE PLANS

Future Plans In the coming year Oasis of Hope Foundation intend to continue to:

In addition: Oasis of Hope is seeking to secure additional funding to enable us to provide:

A 'site manager' who would look after all the installations, making sure they are in good working order. We believe this will be cost effective going forward as it will allow issues arising on the site to be addressed in a timely fashion thereby eliminating costs which will arise from lack of timely intervention.

Oasis of Hope is proactively seeking to secure grant funding as well as continuing to secure the individual gifts it relies on. This funding will allow it to continue to deliver its core services as well as to provide aspirational goals.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee, and is therefore governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The Board of Directors/Trustees is committed to selecting and recruiting trustees with appropriate skills and abilities to reflect and meet the needs of the charity. Prospective persons are approached by the trustees/directors to join the board.

Organisational structure

The board of trustees aims to meet 3 times a year.

Wider network

The charity works closely with other charities and organisations interested in its aims and objectives.

Risk management

The trustees have identified and reviewed the risks to which the charity is exposed and have ensured appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

04626166 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1097395

Registered office

Revive Church Ground Floor, Kingswood House Ashcombe Road KINGSTON UPON HULL HU7 3DD

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OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04626166)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Trustees

Rev. D Cooper Mr. N. Lendon Mr. P. T. Gallant Mr. R. Dixon Rev D. Taylor Mr R Saggs Mrs T Wild Mrs H Button

Independent Examiner

Miss C. M. Tams FCA Smethurst & Co LLP 12 Abbey Road GRIMSBY DN32 0HL

Bankers

Royal Bank of Scotland 10 Silver Street HULL HU1 1JE

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 27 February 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

Mr. P. T. Gallant - Trustee

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OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

The trustees (who are also the directors of Oasis Of Hope Foundation-Uk for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04626166)

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Oasis Of Hope Foundation-Uk ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

  3. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

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.

Miss C. M. Tams FCA

Smethurst & Co LLP 12 Abbey Road GRIMSBY DN32 0HL

11 September 2023

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OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

31.12.22 31.12.21
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund fund funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 18,065 71,731 89,796 89,333
Investment income 2 69 - 69 4
Total 18,134 71,731 89,865 89,337
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 21,962 - 21,962 23,158
Charitable activities
Core 14,917 60,094 75,011 72,597
Total 36,879 60,094 96,973 95,755
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (18,745) 11,637 (7,108) (6,418)
Transfers between funds 12 15,288 (15,288) - -
Net movement in funds (3,457) (3,651) (7,108) (6,418)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 30,716 25,281 55,997 62,415
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 27,259 21,630 48,889 55,997

The notes form part of these financial statements

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OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04626166)

BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2022

31.12.22 31.12.21
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund fund funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 10 523 1,841 2,364 2,901
Cash at bank and in hand 27,436 19,789 47,225 53,618
27,959 21,630 49,589 56,519
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 11 (700) - (700) (522)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 27,259 21,630 48,889 55,997
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 27,259 21,630 48,889 55,997
NET ASSETS 27,259 21,630 48,889 55,997
FUNDS 12
Unrestricted funds 27,259 30,716
Restricted funds 21,630 25,281
TOTAL FUNDS 48,889 55,997

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2022.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 27 February 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:

Mr. P. T. Gallant - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Fixtures and fittings - 33% Straight Line

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Donated goods

Donated services by volunteers are not recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.

2. INVESTMENT INCOME

INVESTMENT INCOME
31.12.22 31.12.21
£ £
Interest received 69 4

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OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

3. GRANTS PAYABLE

GRANTS PAYABLE
31.12.22 31.12.21
£ £
Core 73,647 71,268
The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:
31.12.22 31.12.21
£ £
Colombia 73,647 71,268

4. SUPPORT COSTS

SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
costs
£
Core 1,364
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
31.12.22 31.12.21
Total
Core activities
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - 118
Independent examiners fee 630 450
Insurance 734 761
1,364 1,329
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
31.12.22 31.12.21
£ £
Independent examiners fee 630 450
Depreciation - owned assets - 118

5. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2022 nor for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2022 nor for the year ended 31 December 2021.

7. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

31.12.22 31.12.21
Staff 1 1

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

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OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund fund funds
£ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 19,850 69,483 89,333
Investment income 4 - 4
Total 19,854 69,483 89,337
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 23,158 - 23,158
Charitable activities
Core 17,631 54,966 72,597
Total 40,789 54,966 95,755
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (20,935) 14,517 (6,418)
Transfers between funds 16,281 (16,281) -
Net movement in funds (4,654) (1,764) (6,418)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 35,370 27,045 62,415
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 30,716 25,281 55,997
9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
COST
At 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022 1,271
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022 1,271
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2022 -
At 31 December 2021 -
10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.22 31.12.21
£ £
Tax 2,364 2,901

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OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31.12.22 31.12.21
£ £
Other creditors 700 522
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1.1.22 in funds funds 31.12.22
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 30,716 (18,745) 15,288 27,259
Restricted funds
Projects in Colombia 25,281 11,637 (15,288) 21,630
TOTAL FUNDS 55,997 (7,108) - 48,889
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 18,134 (36,879) (18,745)
Restricted funds
Projects in Colombia 71,731 (60,094) 11,637
TOTAL FUNDS 89,865 (96,973) (7,108)
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1.1.21 in funds funds 31.12.21
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 35,370 (20,935) 16,281 30,716
Restricted funds
Projects in Colombia 27,045 14,517 (16,281) 25,281
TOTAL FUNDS 62,415 (6,418) - 55,997

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OASIS OF HOPE FOUNDATION-UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 19,854 (40,789) (20,935)
Restricted funds
Projects in Colombia 69,483 (54,966) 14,517
TOTAL FUNDS 89,337 (95,755) (6,418)

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1.1.21 in funds funds 31.12.22
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 35,370 (39,680) 31,569 27,259
Restricted funds
Projects in Colombia 27,045 26,154 (31,569) 21,630
TOTAL FUNDS 62,415 (13,526) - 48,889

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 37,988 (77,668) (39,680)
Restricted funds
Projects in Colombia 141,214 (115,060) 26,154
TOTAL FUNDS 179,202 (192,728) (13,526)

Restricted funds consist of gifts and donations given for the purpose of projects in Colombia.

Transfers between funds

Transfers are made from unrestricted funds to meet commitments of the charity in relation to its objects.

20% of restricted donations are transferred to the general funds to cover admin costs.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Total donations from Trustees during the year amounted to £2,124 (2021 - £4,504 ).

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