SOFTPOWER EDUCATION.COM IA company limited by guarantee) REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024 Charity number 1098936 Company number 04638390
SOFTPOWER EDUCATION.COM Financial Statements for the year ended 31January 2024 Contents Pa8e List of Acronyms....................................................................................................... Legal and administrative information Tru5tee5' Report ...................................................................................................... Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees .............................................. Statement of Financial Activities.......................................................................... Balance Sheet.................. Notes to the financial statements...................................................................... 10- 13
List of Acronyms AEC DEFRA Amagezi Education Centre Department for Environment, Fisheries and Rural Affairs Information and Communication Technology Information Technology Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund Kyabirwa Children's Centre Kyomya Special Needs Memorandum of Understanding Millennium Development Goals National Social Security Fund Non-Governmental Organisation Pay As You Earn Performance Management Process Primary School South African Volunteering Experien5 Sub County Special Educational Needs Soft Power Education Soft Power Education.com Soft Power Health Teaching English as a Foreign Language Transporting Uganda's Sick Children Telephone United Kingdom Ugandan Shillings United Nation5 Universal Primary Education Uganda Revenue Authority United States of America Uganda Sign Language Uganda Wildlife Education Centre Village Savings and Loan Association IwrcF KCC KSN MOU MIDGS NSSF NGO PAYE PMP ps SAVE sc SEN SPE SPEC SPH TEFL TUSC TEL UK UGX UN UPE URA USA USL UWEC VSLA
Legal and administrative information Constitution SoftPower Education.com is a company limited by guarantee (incorporated on 15 January 2W31 and registered charity (registered on 11 August 2LY131 governed by its Memorandum and Article5 of Association. Charity number.. Company number.. 1098936 04638390 Directors and trustees The directors of SoftPower Education.corn 1.the charity" or "the companrf, or "SoftPowerf'l are its trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees. The trustees are elected by a General Meeting of the board and Serve for a period of two years or more, subject to certain rotation provisions. The trustees serving during the year and since the year end were as follows.. Hannah Killingly Small (Chair of Trustees) Emma Oxnam Moira Oliver Sècretary James Warrender Bayne Registered Office 55 Guildhall Street Bury St Edmunds IP33 IQF Bankers HSBC plc Grosvenor Court 149 Whiteladies Road Bristol BS8 2RR Solicitors Russell lones & Walker Solicitors 324 Grays Inn Road London WCIX 8DH Accountants Knights Lowe Eldo House Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 January 2024 The trustee5 are ple35ed to present their report together with the financial 5taternents of the charity for the year to 31"Janu4ry 2024. The legal and administrative inlorrnatlon Set out on the preceding page form5 part of thi5 report. The financial statÈmÈnts ¢omply with Current statutory rÈ4uirÈments, the MÈmorandum and ArticlÈs of Association and the Statement of Recommended Practi¢e-Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Objects of the Charlty SoftPower Education is a non-religious Brit15h registered charity working closely within the local community of Jinja, Uganda. The objects of SoftPower are to.. Educate children and adults about culture5 Other than their own with a view to fostering tnutual under5tandin8 between people of different back8rounds, and Advance the education of children, mainly in the primary sector, in developing countries through the provision of teathers, equipment and the building of schools. SoftPowerfs origin317-year plan, which started in 2003 has been extended and is reviewed each year. The p13n is primarily aimed at refurbishinB, up to government standard, the 20 primary schools in the Jinja area. The schools are in varying states of disrepair and with the help of volunteers and donations that the charity receives it is able to build new c13ssrooms, refurbish old ones and assist with teaching programmes. Softpowerf5 programmesto achieve these objects are: Pre-school Education Our two pre-schools, for 180 children from the communities of Buwenda and Kyabirwa, provide free of Charge, high quality pre-primary education ensuring readiness for primary edutation. Over the past 20 years, our pre-schools have developed an outstanding track record through our fun and inter3Ctive approach to learning. Teachers from prim3ry schools often praise our graduates 3nd their re3diness for the next step in their education. Special Educational Needs ISENI Working across 5 therapy clinic locations we offer free of charge physiotherapy and occupational therapy to over families at Walukuba West Primary School, Kyomy3 Prim3ry School, St Francis Health Clinic Imbikol, Kyabirwa Speci31 Needs Clinic and Bugembe Clinic. In addition, we support 24 children with disabilities to access daily education at Kyomya Primary School by running a residential unit, ensuring they are c3red for by two full time matrons. School Infrastructure Programme ISIPI We partner with government primary schools to ensure pupils are learning in safe and conductive environmÈnts. Our work focuses on improving andlor building classrooms, pit latrines, water catchment systems, solar installations and teachers, accommodation. We are known as a trusted partner thanks to over 20 ye8rs of successful partnerships with local government. Pre-school Athievements 2023124 We continued to run our two pre-5choo15, providing free ol charge pre-school education to children in the communities of KyabiNfa and BuwÈnda, tlosing the yèar with 168 pupils.
All children recelvedthe1rfe uniform of t.shirtand shorts, and wewere extremely proudto beabletocontinue offering porridge to all of the childrÈn on three mornings each week. The teachers continued to see the benefits of this free porridge with itnproved attendanie and ioncentration In class. The yearly average attendance for the whole year was 87% across the two pre-schools. Buwenda P-s¢h()I IBPSI Top Class had an average attendance for the year of 88%, with Term 3 having the best attendance of 92% for the term. BPS Middl@ class had 88% average for the year and BPS Baby Class had an average of 87%. At Kyabirwa Children's Centre IKCCI. Top dass had gIYA average attendanceforthe year, Middle Class had 87% 3nd Baby Cla55 had 84%. In February 2023, we were pleased to host aJolly PhonicsTraining Course with an external facilitator. In addition to training our own pre-school team and SEN team, we also welcomed teachers from the SOUL Foundation Pr School and sever31 Pl teachers frorn local government primzry schools. Our children benefited from thi5 renewed enthusiasm for Jolly Phonic5 znd we held two Jolly Phonics Days focusing on Specific sounds for each cla55. The activities ranged from popcorn making to dinosaur sensory bin5. Each Jolly Phonics Day had new and exciting activities Wlth homemade resources & 5nack5 that related to the soundsl An additional trainingse55ion was also delivered by our Special Needs Teacher concerning appropriate language and howtotreat children with SEN in the classroom. The teachers again learnt a lot on the training but could do with an additional training to further their knowledge. New PTA and SMC members were voted in during the year and tho members supported us in all decisions involving the pre-schools. Regular meetings were held throughout the year and an 'Expectations Agreement. was agreed between the PTA/SMC and SPE to ensure clarity of expectations from both sides. The new members were delighted to receive t-shirts and all members received an end of year gift of essential items such as so3p, sugar and rice. As an incentive and a showof appreciation to our children, atthe end of Term l and Term 2 we gave a certificate and a prize to 6 children in each class. The 6 categories included best attendance & time keepin& highest S5e55ment 8rade. most irnproved, m05t helpful and great participation. Gifts such as cups, plates, bow15 and water bottle5 were joylully received. The teachers continued to actively monitorthe performance of each child through continuou5 a55essment5 and end of term 35se55rnents. Parents were always updated through end of terrn reports and horne visits conducted during the school holiday5. In 2021, following a visit frorn our partners at Dentaid, we introduced a daily tooth brushing progratnme to encourageoral hygiene amongst thÈ pupils. Wewere dÈlightÈdtowel¢ome Dentaid again in 2023 and theywere encouraged to See the p051tive itnpart of the daily programme with very few of our pupi15 needing dental treatment. We celebrated Teacherfs Day on (ktober 5th knrith a cake to saythankyou to our teachers forthe hard work and dedication they put into teaching the children at the pre-schools. They were very happy to be appreciated and &njoyed the cake. Our top-cl855 pupils were also delighted to mark the end of their three years with us at the end of year graduation party. We were very proud 3nd happy to see thern graduate 8nd re3dy to take the next step in their education journey. We gave each Top-Cla55 child a pack of scholastic resources to help them with the Pl requirements. We were also honored to welcome the Keshwala Group, who gave each Top-class Parent a hotne package containing rice, sugar soap etc.
5¢hool Infrastrucwre Programme Achlevements 2023124 It was wonderful to welcome back some volunteers in 2023. Groups from Latymer Upper Schoo1, John Conroy and Dean Jacobs came with voluntÈÈrs and contributed to the School Infrastructure ProgrammÈ. John's group, alongside our own team, painted the two-¢lassroom block that we built at Busiya I Pants, Primary khool. Students from L3tymer Upper School painted some incredible teaching aids on the walls, completing that project. ThÈ team from The UnivÈrsity of Nebraska with Dean Jacobs provided some crucial man power as we &mbarked on our final building project- the complete renovation of Buwenda Prtrschool. We had hoped to build a new building for the pre-school but unfortunately this was not possible once the decision to close SPE in Uganda had been made. Building the Buwenda Pre-school wa5 the first building project of SPE over 20years ago so It seerned fitting that the renovation should also be the last project. A donation from Gulf for Good, enabled us to completely transform the building with the demolition and rebuild of the baby cla55room, the removal and replacement of the roof, the replacement of all wooden doors and windows with metallic versiQn5 3nd new plastering acr055 the entire building. In addition, a new pit latrine wa5 built and the fence around the compound was completely replaced. Special Needs Programme Achievements 2023124 Throughout 2023 we continued to offerfree of charge physiotherapy and occupation31 ther3PVto children living with disabilities through our therapy clinics in 4 locations across Jinja. In October 2023, we celebrated World Cerebral Palsy Day and welcomed families from our programme to come together to celebrate their children. Motivational speaker5 from both the parents and healthcare professionals joined the celebration5. We continued to operate the Kyomya Residential Unit at Kyomya Primary School providing subsidised places to We have previously partnered with BISS Bakeries enabling sorne of our parent5 to take part in their bakery training programtne to give them a sustainable livelihood. We were thrilled when two of our parents were able to joln a further 2-week training course. On behalf of the Trustees. E Omnam Director Date..............................................................
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of SoftPower Education.com I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 January 2024 which are set out on pag&s 13 to 18. Respertive responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl 3re responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subjettto audit undertompany law and is eligible for independent &x3min3tion, it is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 A<t' follow the procedures laid down in the gener31 Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl ol the 2011 Act,. and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independeni examlner's report My &x8mination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by th& Charity Commission. 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 iterns or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking eKplanatlOn5 from you as tru5tee5 concerningany such rnatters. The procedure5 undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given a5 to whether the account5 present a-true and lair vie, and the report 15 limited to those rnatter5 set out in the staternent below. Independent examiner's atement In connection with my examination, no matter h3s come to my attention.. which gives me reasonable uSe to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 21K)6,' ènd to prepare account5 which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2(K)6 and wirh the methods and principles of the Staternent of Recornmended Pr3Ctice.' Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5 have not been met.. or to which, in rny opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jomes Knights FC41 Knights Lowe Eldo House Kemp50n Woy Suffolk Bu5ine55 Pqrk Buryst Edmunds IP32 7AR
SOFTPOWER EDUCATION.COM ststement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 January 2024 lincluding income and expenditure account) Unrestrlcted Rèstrlcted Total funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 2024 Notes Incoming resources Artivities for generating fund5'. T Shirt, pottery & knitting sales Donation5 Gift aid tax reclaimed Fundraising Interest received Other income Total incoming resources 1.059 103,240 7,393 707 1,325 S.031 118.756 1,059 103,240 111,193 7,393 7,262 707 2,9CX) 1,325 230 5,031 18,933 118,756 140,518 Less cost of generating funds 8.705 8,705 6,630 Net incoming resources available for charitable application 110,050 110,050 133,888 Charltable expendlture Dirert costs of schools project Support costs of managing the schools project Managing and administering the charity Total charitable expenditurelresources expended 132,621 2S.176 9.950 132,621 155,319 25,176 2,135 9,950 6,8CX) 167.747 167,747 164,254 Movement in total fund5 for the year- net intome for the year Foreign exchange differènces Transfer between funds Fund balances brought forward Total lunds carried forwar(I 157,6961 157,696} 130,3661 153,242 95.237 153,242 183,608 95,237 153.242 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losse5 recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
SOFtPOWER EDUCATION.COM Balan Sheet at 31 January 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Frxed Assets Tangible assets 269 Current assets Debtor5 Cash at bank and in hand 6,5 102,967 108,972 8,971 151,426 160,397 Creditor5'. amount5 falling due within one year 13,735 7,424 Net turrent assets 95,237 152,973 Totsl as5et5 less turrent liabilities 95,237 153,242 Totsl assets 95,237 153,242 Funds Unrestrieted Restricted 95,237 153.242 95,237 153,242 These Account5 are prepared in accordance with the special provision5 of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small entities. For the financial year ended 31 January 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 Companies Act 2tK)6,' and no notice has been deposited under section 476. The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for ensuring that the company keep5 accounting records which comply with section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company a5 at the end of the year and of its profit or 105s for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of section 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the reqLJirements of the Companies Att 2tX)6, 50 far as applicable to the companv. Approved by the trustees on October 2024 and signed on their behalf bv Emma Oxnam Company number 04638390
soPOWER EDUCATION.COM Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2024 l ActountinÈ policies The principal acctrunting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows.. a Basis of accounting The charity constitutes a public benefit entity a5 defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Prattice as it applies from l January 2015. b Incoming resources Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the ststement of Financial Artivities when receivable. Income from the Sale of T-5hirt5, sponsorships and other fund raising activities are included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. The value of the free services provided by volunteers has not been included. c Resources expendèd Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis. d Depreciation Depreciation 15 provided at rates calculated to write off the c05t of each asset over its expected useful life, which in all cases is estimated at 3 years. Individual assets costing £500 or more are capitalised at cost. e Foreign currency Donation5 received and resources expended dLJring the period in Uganda have been translated into sterling at the average rate of exchange for the year. Any gains or losses on exchange are included in the Statement of Financial Activities. Foreign currency balance5 are translated into sterling at the exchange rates prevailing on the balance sheet date. Any gain5 or105ses on exchange are included in the Statement of Financial Artivitie5. f Funds Unrestricted funds are avaiable 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. Restricted fund5 are fund5 which are to be used in accordance with Specific restrcition5 imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. 2 Legal status of the charity The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of each member in the event of a winding-up is limited to £1. io
SOFTPOWER EDUCATION.COM Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) 2024 2023 3 Donotions General donations 103.240 111,193 4 Totsl resources expended Cost of generating funds General fund-raising and marketing expenditure 8,705 6,630 Dirert cost of schools projert Building materials and tools Project staff costs Miscellaneous other direct project Costs 7,946 123,540 1,135 132.621 15,956 110,133 29,230 155,319 Support costs of managing the schools projects Wages and salaries Transport depreciation Plant and machinery depreciation Office equipment depreciation Communications and office costs 25,176 396 1,739 2,135 25.176 Management and administration of the charlty Bank charges Other manaEement and administration costs 639 9.310 9,950 500 6,300 6,800 li
soPOWER EDUCATION.COM Notes to the Financial Statements Icontlnuedl 2024 2023 5 Staff costs and numbers Salaries and wages 148,716 110,133 The average weekly number of employees (including paid volunteersl during the year, calculated on the basis of full-time equivalents, was as follows.. 2024 2023 Admin staff Project staff Volunteers 20 18 23 6 Tanglble fixed assets Plant & Furniture machine & fittin Motor Com vehicle5 e Total ment Cost At l February 2023 Additions Disposals At 31 January 2024 18,836 3,156 61,883 18,354 102,229 -61,883 18,836 3,156 18.354 40,346 Depreciation At l February 2023 Charge for the year Disposals At 31 January 2024 18,836 3,156 61,883 18,086 101,961 268 268 -61,883 18,836 3,156 18.354 40,346 Net book value At 31 January 2024 At 31 January 2023 268 268 12
soPOWER EDUCATION.COM Notes to the financial statements Icontlnuedl 7 Debtors 2024 2023 Gift Aid receivable Other debtors 6.iX15 7.241 1,730 8.971 6.CK15 8 Creditors 2024 2023 Accountancy Other creditors 2.725 ii,oio 13,735 1.350 6,074 7.424 9 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Restritted funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Fixed assets Net current assets 269 95.237 152,973 95,237 153,242 95,237 95,237 The re5tritted fund related to funding received in respett of the Murehison Outreach DEFRA-IWTCF Illllegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fundl project. 10 Movement in funds Unrestrlrted Restrlded funds funds Total funds As at l February 2023 Movement in the yeèr Foreign exchange differences Transfer between funds As at 31 January 2024 153,242 157,6961 13091 153.242 157,6961 13091 95,237 95.237 11 Related party transactlons Some of the expenses of the charity have been met as a donation in kind by certain of the trustees. The value of these expenses and services could not be quantified and therefore has not been included in these financial statements. There were no other related party transattions. No trustee received any remuneration in their capacity as trustee. 13
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