HOSANNA
SUPPORT
GROUP
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 / CHARITY NO. 1120997
Charity Purpose:
To advance the education and enhance the life opportunities of children living in poverty in and around Kampala, Uganda, in particular, but not exclusively by provision of financial support.
Exciting opportunities...
The academic year, 2024, has been the usual busy one, with the staff team working hard to support all students with their ongoing educational needs, we are very grateful for each of them. In the summer of 2024, Stu Dendy (Chair of Trustees) was fortunate enough to visit Uganda and the incredible work of Child Care Primary.
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We visited Kisenyi, including several families who have benefitted from the tireless work of Anne, Doreen and the staff.
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We spent time at Child Care Primary in Ndejje, including some class time with the P7 candidates, which was a treat, and we also got to see the newly installed running water for the site.
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Stu had a short retreat with Anne, the school Principal and Doreen, the Sponsorship Coordinator at a Christian Retreat Centre called African Village. This gave us time to fellowship, review the working relationship of our two charities, and develop next steps for our partnership and collaboration in the years ahead.
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Stu attended Hosanna Calvary Church, met with the elders and congregation. This is a church that has faithfully supported the work of Child Care Primary since the beginning. Stu also managed to meet a few students at the Sunday Service and hear from each of them about their studies and journey so far.
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Stu joined the Smile Children’s Ministries board of Trustees (overseeing Child Care Primary) for a meal and an informal meeting. This was a very positive time; Stu appreciated the ongoing commitment of all those involved in this important work.
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Stu provided a report for Hosanna Support Group board of Trustees, highlighting next steps and the following summary, that we, as a charity, recognise that our aspiration is to be intentional in the ongoing partnership between Child Care Primary and Hosanna Support Group. We would agree that this work is of high value to the community in Ndejje and Kisenyi, and that Hosanna Support Group is honoured to partner with this ministry.
Prior to Christmas 2024, Stu formally presented the report to Hosanna Support Group, which was accepted by the members. The report states actions to fulfil for the proceeding financial year, which we believe will help grow our relationship with the charity in Uganda and generate new funds, new sponsors and greater opportunities to partner with Child Care Primary.
Primary Students
Child Care Primary School has over 330 students in attendance. Our sponsorship programme is responsible for 19 of these students, all the way up to and including P7
Secondary Students
The school partners with several Secondary Schools in and around Kampala, predominantly. Our sponsorship programme is responsible for 56 of these students.
Further Education and Training Students
The number of students currently attending both Further Education and Training, is currently 19 students, who are all supported through our sponsorship programme.
We are grateful to Doreen who is kept very busy making sure that the needs of all our students are met and that the right placement for their studies, is found.
The Training Workshops have continued at the end of each term, providing opportunity to gather the students for learning, encouragement and family food bags, which are gifted at the end of the session.
Developments
There have been many exciting developments at the Ndejje site, including the first phase of brick built Lower Primary Classrooms, which is a project developed in partnership with the students’ parents/carers and our generous supporters through Hosanna Support Group.
The toilet blocks previously built in 2023, now have running water available for toilets and sinks, which has greatly improved hygiene for children and staff across the site.
Finances
Income for 2024 was £28,402.85 and we transferred £34,026.44 to the charity account in Uganda. We have seen a small number of supporters conclude their giving, whilst also seeing new supporters join our school sponsorship programme and the receipt of one-off gifts - we are grateful for all who have journeyed with us in this wonderful work. Finances have made the developments, mentioned above, possible to proceed.
Looking Forward
2024 has given us opportunity to continue to serve through sponsorship and fundraising, for the incredible work of Child Care Primary. 2024 also gave us the privilege to spend time with key friends and stakeholders in Uganda, considering together our future collaboration. We are keen to continue to grow this work together with Child Care Primary!
As always, we do want to say thank you to all our sponsors, donors, volunteers and trustees, for the continued support for our work with children, families and staff members at Child Care Primary School and beyond, you are valued and appreciated.
With kind regards,
Stu Dendy (on behalf of the board of trustees)
2024 SUMMARY
| 2024 SUMMARY | ||
|---|---|---|
| summary check | ||
| Bank balance as of 1.1.24 | £22,017.26 | £22,017.26 |
| Total income in year | £28,402.85 | £28,402.85 |
| Total income + opening bank balance | £50,420.11 | £50,420.11 |
| Total expenditure in year | £34,026.44 | £34,026.44 |
| Bank balance as of 31.12.24 | £16,393.67 | £16,393.67 |
| INCOME | £28,402.85 | |
| Donations | £2,674.51 | |
| Donations - gate | £176.75 | |
| Donations - Walk | £837.00 | |
| Just Giving - donations for Walk | £693.09 | |
| Just Giving | £0.00 | |
| Gift Aid (HMRC) | £0.00 | |
| Gifts for pupils | £695.00 | |
| Porridge fund | £1,804.50 | |
| Primary school fees 2024 | £1,297.25 | |
| Towards primary school fees 2023 | £4.50 | |
| Towards primary school fees 2024 | £49.50 | |
| Rent | £594.00 | |
| Secondary school fees 2023 | £166.50 | |
| Secondary school fees 2024 | £16,153.00 | |
| Secondary Workshop | £0.00 | |
| Towards secondary fees 2023 | £12.00 | |
| Towards secondary fees 2024 | £2,321.25 | |
| Towards Training | £0.00 | |
| Training | £444.00 | |
| University fees | £480.00 | |
| EXPENDITURE | £34,026.44 | |
| Primary School fees | £1,425.00 | |
| Secondary School fees | £18,000.00 | |
| Additional student funding | £615.00 | |
| Refund of school fees to sponsor | £285.65 | |
| Training fees | £1,702.00 | |
| Exam fees - Primary | £240.00 | |
| Exam fees - Secondary | £780.00 | |
| Rent - Allen, Kayiira Mustafa & Jja Jja Jamira | £252.00 | |
| Porridge/food | £3,264.00 | |
| Salary (Doreen) | £999.00 | |
| Sundry expenses | £866.95 | |
| Printing/Stationery/Postage | £300.00 | |
| Secondary Workshop | £2,100.00 | |
| Gifts for pupils | £370.00 | |
| Bank charges/contingency/declined payts | £96.51 | |
| Donations | £268.02 | |
| Donations for gate | £177.00 | |
| Travel | £2,285.31 |
2024 Income
| Amount | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Jan-24 | Feb-24 | Mar-24 | Apr-24 | May-24 | Jun-24 |
| Donations | 171.25 | 171.25 315.25 |
101.75 | 53.25 | 210.25 | 60.25 |
| Donations - toilets | 176.75 | 176.75 | ||||
| Donations - Walk | 695.00 | |||||
| Just Giving - donations for Walk | Just Giving - donations for Walk | 535.53 | ||||
| Just Giving | ||||||
| Gift Aid (HMRC) | ||||||
| Gifts for pupils | 40.00 | 330.00 | 40.00 | |||
| Porridge fund | 140.00 | 140.00 | 140.00 | 140.00 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Primary school fees 2024 | 87.50 | 572.25 | 168.75 | 243.75 | 93.75 | 18.75 |
| Towards primary fees 2023 | 4.50 | |||||
| Towards primary fees 2024 | 4.50 | 4.5 | 9.00 | 4.50 | ||
| Rent | 54.00 | 54.00 | 54.00 | 54.00 | 54.00 | 54.00 |
| Secondary school fees 2023 | 18.50 | 148.00 | ||||
| Secondary school fees 2024 | 1,893.50 | 5,624.00 | 2,480.50 | 1123 | 592.00 | 481.00 |
| Secondary Workshop | ||||||
| Towards secondary fees 2023 | 12.00 | |||||
| Towards secondary fees 2024 | 208.75 | 954.50 | 149.00 | 242.00 | 68.00 | 63.50 |
| Towards Training | ||||||
| Training | 222.00 | 222.00 | ||||
| University fees | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| TOTAL | 2,891.25 | 8,444.50 2,891.25 |
3,174.00 | 2,207.00 | 1,242.50 | 2,128.03 |
| Amount £ | ||||||
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| Jul-24 | Aug-24 | Sep-24 | Oct-24 | Nov-24 | Dec-24 | TOTAL |
| 131.75 | 1,106.76 | 151.75 | 101.75 | 181.75 | 88.75 2,674.51 | 88.75 2,674.51 |
| 176.75 | ||||||
| 142.00 | 837.00 | |||||
| 19.42 | 138.14 | 693.09 | ||||
| 0.00 | ||||||
| 0.00 | ||||||
| 40.00 | 70.00 | 175.00 | 175.00 695.00 |
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| 160.00 | 160.00 | 160.00 | 164.50 | 160.00 | 160.00 | 1,804.50 |
| 18.75 | 18.75 | 18.75 | 18.75 | 18.75 | 18.75 | 1,297.25 |
| 4.50 | ||||||
| 9.00 | 9.00 | 9 | 49.50 | |||
| 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 594.00 |
| 166.50 | ||||||
| 721.50 | 629.00 | 962.00 | 536.50 | 536.50 | 573.5 16,153.00 | 573.5 16,153.00 |
| 0.00 | ||||||
| 12.00 | ||||||
| 72.50 | 179.00 | 105.00 | 68.00 | 68.00 | 143.00 2,321.25 | 143.00 2,321.25 |
| 0.00 | ||||||
| 444.00 | ||||||
| 480.00 | ||||||
| 1,359.92 2,138.51 1,589.64 1,004.50 1,010.00 1,213.00 | 1,359.92 2,138.51 1,589.64 1,004.50 1,010.00 1,213.00 | 1,359.92 2,138.51 1,589.64 1,004.50 1,010.00 1,213.00 | 1,359.92 2,138.51 1,589.64 1,004.50 1,010.00 1,213.00 | 1,359.92 2,138.51 1,589.64 1,004.50 1,010.00 1,213.00 | 1,359.92 2,138.51 1,589.64 1,004.50 1,010.00 1,213.00 | 28,402.85 1,359.92 2,138.51 1,589.64 1,004.50 1,010.00 1,213.00 |
2024 Expenditure
| Category | Jan-24 | Feb-24 | Mar-24 | Apr-24 | May-24 |
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| Primary School fees | 475.00 | 475.00 | |||
| Secondary School fees | 5,864.00 | 6,068.00 | |||
| Additional student funding | |||||
| Refund of school fees to sponsor | |||||
| Training fees | 666.00 | 518.00 | |||
| Exam fees -Primary | |||||
| Exam fees - Secondary | |||||
| Rent - Allen, Kayiira Mustafa & Jja Jja Jamira | 132.00 | 60.00 | |||
| Porridge/food | 1,088.00 | 1,088.00 | |||
| Salary (Doreen) | 333.00 | 333.00 | |||
| Sundry expenses | 342.00 | 112.00 | |||
| Printing/Stationery/Postage | 100.00 | 100.00 | |||
| Secondary Workshop | 700.00 | 700.00 | |||
| Gifts for pupils | 40.00 | 190.00 | |||
| Bank charges/contingency/declined payts | 15.00 | 15.00 | |||
| Donations | 6.00 | ||||
| Donations for gate | 177.00 | ||||
| S Dendy Uganda trip - travel | 740.31 | ||||
| costs/expensesTOTAL | 9,932.00 | 0.00 | 740.31 | 0.00 | 9,665.00 |
| Amount £ | Amount £ | ||||||
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| Jun-24 | Jul-24 | Aug-24 | Sep-24 | Oct-24 | Nov-24 | Dec-24 | TOTAL |
| 475.00 | 1,425.00 | ||||||
| 6,068.00 | 18,000.00 | ||||||
| 615.00 | 615.00 | ||||||
| 285.65 | 285.65 | ||||||
| 518.00 | 1,702.00 | ||||||
| 240.00 | 240.00 | ||||||
| 780.00 | 780.00 | ||||||
| 60.00 | 252.00 | ||||||
| 1,088.00 | 3,264.00 | ||||||
| 333.00 | 999.00 | ||||||
| 66.65 | 112.00 | 104.70 | 129.60 | 866.95 | |||
| 100.00 | 300.00 | ||||||
| 700.00 | 2,100.00 | ||||||
| 100 | 40.00 | 370.00 | |||||
| 51.51 | 15.00 | 96.51 | |||||
| 132.02 | 130.00 | 268.02 | |||||
| 177.00 | |||||||
| 1,545.00 | 2,285.31 | ||||||
| 437.16 | 66.65 | 132.02 | 12,819.00 | 104.70 | 129.60 | 0.00 34,026.44 | 0.00 34,026.44 |
Melot Accounting Ltd
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To Whom It May Concern:
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Hosanna Support Group
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hosanna Support Group (the Charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed by examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
2) the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Name: Myriam Melot
Relevant professional qualification or membership: FMAAT Licensed Member number 8058
Address: Heronslea, Chapel Road, Yealmpton PL8 2LZ
Date: 4[th] April 2025
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