The Jinja Educational Trust (Charity Number: 1107636)
Annual Report Ending December 2023
2023 was another busy year for the charity and the work done out in Jinja, Uganda with the key highlights below.
The charity enters 2024 in good financial health preparing for the next major fundraising dinner to continue the work into 2025 and beyond.
Continued support for orphanages
- Our long-term commitment to Jinja orphanages remains through continued food and supplies support at Mama Janes and Sonrise
Educational programme in full swing
- Teacher training continued at our school network with an ongoing training, materials and curriculum implemented, supported by fundraising and the experts at Merchants Taylors
Twinkle Nursery has been completely redeveloped
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Redevelopment: Twinkle has been completely redeveloped, offering excellent educational day and boarding facilities to nearly 700 children.
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New Nursery in Full Use: The long-awaited nursery at Twinkle is now fully operational and looks wonderful.
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Teacher Training: Headteacher Elijah has initiated teacher training on phonics, inspired by the positive impact of the JET training. 126 local teachers attended, benefiting thousands of children.
Great Hopes with YouBelong
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Mental Health Initiative: The YouBelong initiative, aimed at promoting good mental health in schools, is showing positive results.
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Community Impact: The program is being extended into the community by parents and teachers, breaking down mental health barriers.
School Achievements and Future Plans
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Self-Sufficiency: The school is producing much of its own food, allowing for reduced fees post-Covid.
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Community Support: The school is continually looking for ways to support the community and parents facing challenges.
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New Developments: Plans are underway to build a new IT block, library, and headteacher’s office.
The Jinja Educational Trust
(Charity Number: 1107636)
| Receipts & Payments | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
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| Committed Funding | 50,804 | 41,197 | 35,774 |
| Monthly Donations | 9,804 | 11,197 | 10,774 |
| Trustee Donations | 41,000 | 30,000 | 25,000 |
| Interest Received | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Administration Costs | (65,143) | (59,697) | (50,904) |
| UK Management Salary & Expenses | (25,241) | (23,523) | (22,493) |
| Uganda Management Salary & Expenses | (32,242) | (29,809) | (26,975) |
| Other (Website, Bank Charges etc) | (7,660) | (6,364) | (1,436) |
| Operations and Projects | (81,077) | (120,154) | (42,293) |
| Logistics, Fuel & Car Purchases | (15,277) | (36,005) | (11,674) |
| Projects - Education, Health & Construction | (65,799) | (84,148) | (30,619) |
| Fundraising | 150,104 | 142,677 | 40,243 |
| Project & one off fundraisers | 160,604 | 15,273 | 40,243 |
| Dinner Profit | (10,500) | 127,404 | 0 |
| Dinner Fundraiser | 0 | 220,413 | 0 |
| Dinner Costs | (10,500) | (93,009) | 0 |
| Surplus / (Deficit) | 54,689 | 4,023 | (17,180) |
| Statement of Assets & Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Opening Bank Balance | 60,144 | 56,121 | 73,301 |
| Surplus / (Deficit) in year | 54,689 | 4,023 | (17,180) |
| Closing Bank Balance | 114,833 | 60,144 | 56,121 |
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of the Jinja Educational Trust
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31[st] December 2023.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsibile for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 114(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general direction given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclousres in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report of limitied to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have no been met; or
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To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Rik Osborne
Name: Ricky Osborne
Address: 38 Wordsworth Road, TW12 1ER
Date: 27.10.2024