Rukungiri Orphan Partnership (1117854)
Trustees Annual Report for January to December 2023
Trustees Chair - Mrs. Sue Letson Secretary - Rev Roger Farnworth Treasurer & Sponsorship Secretary - Mrs. Sue Read Vice Treasurer – Mrs Judy Cave Governance - Mr. Steve Read
Balance in bank account 2/1/24 was 45,567.19 (nearest date to 31[st] December)
Total income for 2023 was £102,426
This was made up of:-
Sponsorship £81,791 Donations £3744 Gift Aid £16876
Sponsorship:
We have just over 293 children under the care of John and Alice Tumusiime in Modern Primary and Pre-Primary Schools located in Rukungiri, SW Uganda who are sponsored mainly by people in the UK. One sponsor is in Germany, 2 in America and one in Canada. About 34 youngsters who were educated at Modern Primary School have been sponsored to secondary school, vocational training or university.
Specific Donations
These are the donations for sponsorship + money given to the general fund towards projects required by the school. 3 small amounts (£40) were given by sponsors to buy gifts of clothes or school equipment for their child
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General Donations
An amount £2501.57 was donated which was split from Beccles Church Harvest Appeal and St Edmunds Chruch Crickhowell. St John’s Church Welling gave a further £3,500. Individual supporters gave £500 and many smaller amounts.
Gift Aid
£16876 was claimed from the Inland Revenue on behalf of sponsors who pay tax in the UK.
Total Expenditure for 2023 was £108,404
This was made up of:-
| Money transfers to Rukungiri | £107,434 |
|---|---|
| UK Bank charges |
£287 |
| Accountant’s fee |
£100 |
| Marketing and Publicity | £0 |
| Website |
£105 |
| Insurance | £96 |
| Postage and Stationery | £85 |
| Database Set up and Maintenance | £250 |
Planned for 2024 – incorporation of 2 new younger trustees to guard the future of the charity.
S Read Treasurer
RUKUNGIRI ORPHAN & VOCATIONAL PROJECT BALANCE SHEET As At 31st De¢¢ffjr 2023 2023 2022 INCOMING RESOURCES IDc(wning Resources from donors Donations-Spon50rship - Genernl -Tax Refunds Income from charit•ble & #thclllgry trdlng Fund Raisin¥ 81,791 3.744 16.876 74,588 9,727 14.728 15 Invtment Ineom¢ Intere Received on Savings Account TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES £102.426 £99,043 RESOURCF.S USED Aetivi¢ieJ direetty relatlng to the w¢)rk ofihe ehlrlty eni lo Rukungiri Chirity mn4Rement & adminthtion Sundry Expenses (DBS Checks) Insurance Postsge & alI0nery Bank Chargcs DaLgbase Maintenance oirice Equipmeni Mainienance Accountancy Websiic Maintenance 107.434 113.350 35 95 169 255 85 287 250 47 105 50 TOTAL EXPENDITURE £108.404 £114.054 NET INCOMINGI{OUTGOING> RESOURCES 15,978) (15,011) Aecumul2ted Re3erveJ Brought Forw*rd 65,197 80.208 Accumulated Reserves Carried Forwgrd £59,219 £65.197
RUKUNGIRI ORPHAN & VOCATIONAL PR(XTE BALANCE SHEET As At 31st December 2023 2022 Fixed Assels Conlainer at cost 3.995 3,995 Current knets Cash at Bank Incom¢ Tax Recoverable 42,495 16.876 46,574 14,728 59.371 61..302 Current Liabilities Specific Deferred l)onationJ Accruals 4,047 4,147 i(io Net Current Assets 55.224 61.202 £59,219 £65.197 Represented by:" Accumulated Reryts £59.219 £65.197 Daied.. O
RUKUNGIRI ORPHAN & VOCATIONAL PROJECT
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE RUKUNGIRI ORPHAN & VOCATIONAL PROJECT
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out below.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(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 report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions 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 or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any 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 is limited 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 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 to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act;
have not been met; or
- to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Vaughan Bennett Vaughan Bennett, Accountant Crickhowell POWYS
June 2024