The Jinja Educational Trust (Charity Number: 1107636)
Annual Report Ending December 2024
Objectives and Activities
JET aims to improve education and child welfare in Jinja, Uganda, through training, infrastructure development, and safeguarding initiatives. Activities are aligned with our charitable objectives to advance education and relieve poverty among children and young people through its network of schools.
Educational Development
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Delivered teacher training and classroom support across multiple schools.
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Leadership and early years development training provided by UK education professionals.
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Promoted active learning and improved classroom engagement.
Infrastructure Projects
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Completed and inaugurated a new IT/Library block at Great Hope School.
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Initiated plans for dormitory construction and rebuilding of St Patrick School.
Child Welfare and Safeguarding
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Supported children’s homes with supplies and training in life skills (e.g., tailoring, farming).
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Strengthened safeguarding practices in partnership with local organisations.
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Promoted respectful and supportive child engagement across schools.
Community Engagement
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Facilitated cultural and educational visits, including Kakira Sugar Factory and the Nile.
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Engaged with local leaders to expand training programmes to additional schools.
Public Benefit
All activities were undertaken to benefit children and educators in Jinja, Uganda. The charity ensures that its work provides clear public benefit, in line with Charity Commission guidance.
Plans for Future Periods
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Focus on building dormitories and rebuilding St Patrick School.
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Continue expanding training and safeguarding programmes to more schools and homes.
The Jinja Educational Trust (Charity Number: 1107636)
| Receipts & Payments 2024 2023 2022 2021 ~~SY~~ |
Receipts & Payments 2024 2023 2022 2021 ~~SY~~ |
Receipts & Payments 2024 2023 2022 2021 ~~SY~~ |
Receipts & Payments 2024 2023 2022 2021 ~~SY~~ |
Receipts & Payments 2024 2023 2022 2021 ~~SY~~ |
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| Committed Funding | 41,909 | 50,804 | 41,197 | 35,774 |
| Monthly Donations | 10,909 | 9,804 | 11,197 | 10,774 |
| Trustee Donations | 31,000 | 41,000 | 30,000 | 25,000 |
| Interest Received | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Administration Costs | (90,597) | (65,143) | (59,697) | (50,904) |
| UK Management Salary & Expenses | (26,152) | (25,241) | (23,523) | (22,493) |
| Uganda Management Salary & Expenses | (56,101) | (32,242) | (29,809) | (26,975) |
| Other (Website, Bank Charges etc) | (8,344) | (7,660) | (6,364) | (1,436) |
| Operations and Projects | (140,886) | (81,077) | (120,154) | (42,293) |
| Logistics, Fuel & Car Purchases | (57,501) | (15,277) | (36,005) | (11,674) |
| Projects - Education, Health & Construction | (83,385) | (65,799) | (84,148) | (30,619) |
| Fundraising | 243,138 | 150,104 | 142,677 | 40,243 |
| Project & one off fundraisers | 153,146 | 160,604 | 15,273 | 40,243 |
| Dinner Profit | 89,991 | (10,500) | 127,404 | 0 |
| Dinner Fundraiser | 173,723 | 0 | 220,413 | 0 |
| Dinner Costs | (83,732) | (10,500) | (93,009) | 0 |
| Surplus / (Deficit) 53,564 54,689 4,023 (17,180) ~~a~~ |
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| Statement of Assets & Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Opening Bank Balance | 114,833 | 60,144 | 56,121 | 73,301 |
| Surplus / (Deficit) in year | 53,564 | 54,689 | 4,023 | (17,180) |
| Closing Bank Balance | 168,397 | 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 2024.
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: 20.10.2025