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2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 January 2024 To 31 December 2024

Charity name: Old Edwardians’ Association UK& Ireland

Charity registration number: 1107118

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To support and advance education at
the school by:
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Raising awareness in the UK and
Ireland about the deteriorating
condition of the school and
mobilising resources for its
immediate and long-term
rehabilitation and development.
•
Strengthening the school’s
capacity to deliver quality
secondary education.
•
Promoting effective collaboration
among the school, staff,
students, parents, and Old
Edwardians’ Associations in
Sierra Leone and abroad.
•
Undertaking charitable initiatives
that further the educational
mission of the school.
•
Establishing and maintaining a
scholarship fund to support
students in need.
•
Supporting members of the
Association in times of need.
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.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 During the year, the Association
organised several key events to support
its objectives, including:
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A Variety Show and a Dinner &
Dance fundraising event, aimed
at generating resources for the
school’s development.
•
Our Annual Thanksgiving Mass,
held to celebrate and give thanks
for the continued progress of the
Association and its mission.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity		 Para 1.18 The Trustees wholeheartedly agree with
this policy guidance.

Commission on public benefit

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 N/A
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 N/A
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Members contribute a fixed annual
subscription fee of £50, aligned with the
calendar year. In addition to this,
members also make voluntary
contributions towards specific events
and initiatives, such as the Annual
Thanksgiving Mass.
Other N/A

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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 In 2024, the Association held two
successful fundraising events, enabling
us to:
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Provide Christmas stipends to all
school staff.
•
Continue funding maintenance
and cleaning of the main toilet
block for student access.
•
Support a visually impaired
alumnus with university
expenses.
•
Fully sponsor student meals for
the Feast Day of St Edward, the
school’s patron saint.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 The Association continues to deliver on
its objectives while actively exploring
new initiatives within its existing scope
to further support the school and our
members
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 Met
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 N/A
Other N/A

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The Association remains in a strong
financial position, enabling it to
continue supporting its objectives and
initiatives effectively.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The Association maintains a reserve to
cover upfront costs such as deposits for
venues, catering, and merchandise
required for fundraising events. This
financial buffer ensures smooth
planning and execution of key activities.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £20,000
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 N/A

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Annual Dinner and Dance
Variety Show Event
Membership subscriptions and
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 N/A
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Cost of living crisis
N/A

Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Unincorporated Association
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 Nomination and voting by Membership

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname Old Edwardians’ UK Association and Ireland
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1107118
Charity’s principal address 19 Squires Close
Rochester
Kent
ME2 2TZ

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
**whole year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Alvin Cole President Association members
Terence Johnson Vice President Association members
Michael Bangura Secretary Association members
Fatima Pratt Assistant Secretary Association members
Amilcar Lewis Treasurer Association members
Ambrose Johnson Social Secretary Association members
Amadu Dainkeh MembershipSecretary Association members
Andrew Johnson Member Association members

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets 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 Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date		 ACole
Alvin Cole

Chair
01/05/2025
01/05/2025

Old Edwardians' Association UK and Ireland

Old Edwardians' Association UK and Ireland Old Edwardians' Association UK and Ireland Old Edwardians' Association UK and Ireland Old Edwardians' Association UK and Ireland
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ending 31 December 2024
Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds
Notes 31-Dec-24 31-Dec-23
Receipts £ £
FUNDRAISING AND OTHER EVENTS
Variety Show 10,392 7,844
Dinner & Dance 21,979 22,833
Thanksgiving Celebrations 5,175 2,789
Other Schools support 70 940
Members Credit 165
MEMBERSHIP, BENEVOLENCE & DONATIONS
Monthly Meeting Subs 60 555
Membership Subscription 5,085 3,075
Christmas Party Donations 1,640 120
Benevolence 75 1,155
Band 200
DONATIONS
Hall Hire 240
Refreshment 60
DIRECT SUPPORT TO THE SCHOOL
Scholarship fund 120 120
MERCHANDISE
School merchandise 1,085 955
Postage 20 15
Total receipts 46,066 40,701
Payments
FUNDRAISING AND OTHER EVENTS
Variety Show 5,772 4,571
Dinner & Dance 17,238 13,803
Thanksgiving Celebrations 9,510 2,655
MERCHANDISE 314 548
MEMBERSHIP, BENEVOLENCE & DONATIONS
Christmas Party 1,216 997
Benevolence 1,120 970
DIRECT SUPPORT TO THE SCHOOL
School Reburbishment Project 474
Staff Support 2197
Scholarship / Bursary 1,413
Toilet Block Maintaince 250 1,000
Feast Day 1,067 100
GOVERNANCE & ADMIN
Monthly Meeting (Hall Hire & Refreshments) 900 1,128
Postage/Stationery 168 15
ZOOM annual subscription 256 244
Miscellaneous 21
Bank Charges 61 63
Other schools' functions 220 1,425
Website 370
Association Brass Band 976 2,289
Total payments 41,758 31,591
Net of receipts/(payments) for the year 4,308 9,110
Total funds brought forward 39,982 30,871
Total funds carried forward 44,289 39,982
Old Edwardians' Association UK and Ireland
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ending 31 December 2024
Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds
Notes 31-Dec-24 31-Dec-23
Statement of financial Position as at 31 December 2024
Bank Account 1 44,290 39,982
Bank Account 2- 0
Total at Bank 44,290 39,982
Funds of the Association
Unrestricted funds 44,290 39,982
Total funds 44,290 39,982
Debtors
Hackney Council outstandng deposit 200 200
Oasis Banqueting outstandng deposit 1000 1000
Imperial Banqueting outstandng deposit 750 750
Association Members due on stocks, tickets 405
1,950 2,355
Creditors
School Toilet Mainteance (Nle 7,225)
Remaining Stock(valued at selling price) No No
Blanchet 12 240 9 180
Brown 6 120 10 200
Mulcahy 10 200 7 140
O'Gorman 16 320 16 320
Wilson 2 40
T-Shirt 2 20 5 50
Old Ladies T Shirt 5 75 6 90
Centenary Blue 10 250 12 300
Centenary White 11 275 13 325
Caps Curve 6 120 15 300
Caps Flat 17 340 12 240
Blazer 2 130 7 455
Ceremonial ties 53 795 102 1530
Centenary ties 84 2100 80 2000
Bow ties 76 1140 63 945
Hat bands 43 645 35 525
Metal badges 20 200 50 500
4,085 3,970

Old Edwardian Association UK & Ireland Branch

Auditors Report on the Account for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Based on the Summary Report 2024 including:

Audit Findings:

Additional Comments:

Signed by:

Dunstan Nicol-Wilson , Auditor.

Raymond Osuwo , Auditor.

Email:oldedwardiansuk@yahoo.com

OEA UK&I Registered Charity No: 1107118