Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 March 2022 Period start date To 28 February 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Global Challenge Charity
Charity registration number: 1121686
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Global Challenge’s objectives are: To alleviate poverty and suffering to persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick and to relieve the distress caused thereby in Soroti and its districts, in Uganda. To advance education in Soroti and its districts, in Uganda. To advance the Christian faith of the communities in Soroti and its districts in Uganda, by the provision of support to develop the work and ministries of the churches and their leaders. To promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in Soroti and its districts, in Uganda |
| 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 |
Crossroads Secondary School - GC funds teacher salaries and pensions, school lunches and some essential capital costs. Special Needs project - GC funds operations and equipment to improve or correct disabilities along with walking aids and equipment in Soroti and the surrounding districts. Prosthetics have also been provided for both young people and adults. We currently fund 5 children to attend a specialist school for the deaf, at Ngora and a blind child to attend St Francis School for the Blind. Initial assessments of language, learning, sensory and medical needs are funded and |
| any subsequent therapies are received where needed. Support for transport costs to and from the hospital appointments and surgeries is also provided. Our vision is to provide further training to church leaders, medical and teaching staff to enable them to consider the needs of the disabled and to provide for them in their own settings. Livestock and self sufficiency support - GC funds the purchase of sheep/goats/chickens for very poor families in the Soroti district, to help them become self-sufficient. Some families are now self-sufficient, enough to sell livestock to purchase a cow or just more goats/chickens/pigeons and medicine for their special needs children. These families also pass on livestock once their own have produced offspring so the cycle of supporting one another continues. Families train each other to care for the livestock within their own village. Tailoring Project - We have enabled some adults and young people to train in tailoring and GC have provided sewing machines, in the hope that they will then train others as part of our self- sufficiency scheme. That’s Pants project - Girls on their period do not go to school – but GC have provided appropriate toileting facilities now (toilet blocks) at Crossroads Secondary school in order to help. GC have provided training for the girls about reusable sanitary towels and lessons in how to clean their hands, how to use clean water and soap to wash the sanitary towels. Body positive lessons have also been taught. GC provides the girls and female teachers with new reusable sanitary wear. All students (boys and girls) receive pants each year and the girls are bought bras too. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees have read and regard the guidance on public benefit to be relevant to the role of trustee and to Global Challenge Annual Trustee Visits We review the charity's work during these visits. We provide support and encouragement to the GC coordinator, our Special Needs Coordinator and to the teachers at the school. We attend meetings with interested parties. We talk to the children at Crossroads about their lives and their education. We visit families in outlying areas who have children with Special Needs. We visit families who are recipients |
of livestock and meet with the few volunteers who support and identify the special needs families in the surrounding villages and districts. Since Covid 19 we have been unable to travel and so instead we have set up some meetings via Zoom, in order to have some closer contact and more personal discussions further to the emails and phone conversations, in order to monitor and ensure clarification in our communications. Publicity and Fundraising We publicise our work widely (including social media) to create awareness about GC and hold various fundraising events throughout the year. These include talks to school children and staff, updates to the church members and congregation at Queen’s Rd Baptist Church (QRBC) which are all now also available on the QRBC Youtube channel. Statutory Declaration The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. We have many examples of people that have benefitted from our work - children who have had life changing operations, prosthetics or walking aids, the teachers and students at the schools, and also families whose lives have been helped through the livestock project. GC funds are used solely to further the charity's objectives. The Trustees are all volunteers and claim no payment for their work. Expenses are kept to a minimum. GC funds the salaries of the teachers at the school, lunches for staff/pupils and a charity coordinator and a special needs coordinator in Uganda.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The Vision of Global Challenge Charity: Enabling better health, education and quality of life through sustainable partnerships with local communities in Soroti, Uganda |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | GC have volunteers to help fundraise and often volunteers will accompany trustees on a visit to Soroti, Uganda to support the projects. We are grateful for the many hours volunteers (including the trustees) have given. Without this valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise we would not have been able to achieve so much. Local volunteers work with the special needs coordinator in Soroti too to enable many of the families to receive ongoing support, care and training, as well as to signpost families to clinics, training and events. |
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Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | Crossroads School In March 2022Crossroads enrolment per class was: class Boys Girls Total S.1 30 35 65 S.2 30 35 65 S.3 28 34 62 S.4 31 23 54 Then as of Feb 2023; S1 Boys 26 Girls 26 Total 52 S.2 Boys 23 Girls 25 Total 48 S.3 Boys 28 Girls 23 Total 51 S.4 Boys 23 Girls 33 Total 56 This drop in school pupils on roll has been due to the fact that families are struggling to pay school fees and so children are no longer attending school. GC have completed several fundraising campaigns to be able to support with school fees but we also have our commitment to ensuring that we fund the teachers salaries and the food for the staff and pupils. The new Ugandan Secondary school curriculum is being taught in S1, 2 and 3 |
but S4 remain with the old curriculum and will complete the old curriculum exams. 21 out of 34 pupils passed the Ugandan certificate for education exam. GC has funded 3 pupils to be able to continue their education into S5 and S6 at a government funded secondary school in Soroti. The focus in the school development for this academic year has been on capacity building and subject knowledge in IT. GC continue to support with advice and capital costs where and when possible. Zoom meetings have been held as it still has not be safe to travel and make the annual trustees visit. Special Needs During this reporting year there have been 21 surgeries completed ranging from gluteal fibrosis to correcting bone infections and fractures. Our special needs coordinator in Uganda works over 3 clinics and is mentoring interns, who also support him in his work for Global Challenge. They will support with home and clinic visits and some report writing. Unfortunately one of our cerebral palsy beneficiaries died from an acute emdical condition this year at the age of 20 years old. There have also been 3 road fatalities in one of our districts (Ocholi). In March 22 we had 6 children return to Ngora school for the deaf after the pandemic and in February 23 only 4 primary aged children were still at Ngora as 2 of the boys had completed their 2 year skills course. They have been great students and intend to pursue their careers as a carpenter and as a tailor. GC will continue to follow their progress. One child is sponsored by GC so that she can attend St Francis school for the blind having had a degenerative condition that has now left her with no sight. She was a very able student at her mainstream school before becoming blind and so she is expected to progress well with learning braille at the special school thanks to a sponsor. The motorbike that was purchased 10 years ago is requiring major repairs but continues to get our coordinator around to complete approximately 12 home visits a month. Zoom meetings have taken place with the special needs coordinator to clarify the provision and to ensure that support
remains in place for the families and children requiring help as a trustee visit has not been possible for a couple of years now. This has led to some clear understanding and better communication. A trustees visit is planned for March 2023 Livestock The livestock has continued to provide at least 4 families with various animals this year. The cow given to a 20 year old girl with cerebral palsy and poor eyesight has now produced a calf, The goats provided for a young man with CP and hyperactivity have now produced several kids for him and his family. A young girl with polio has a chicken to provide much needed nutrition from the eggs for her and her family. Another physically disabled girl has been a great pig farmer and her dad and she have piglets to help support her tailoring course. Tailoring Project: In April 2022 another young lady received her sewing machine so that she could attend training and has since become a tailor. That’s Pants In November 2022 Senior 4 students all received new pants before leaving the school and the girls were given reusable sanitary towels. The female teaching staff will also be offered the same products in future.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | To alleviate poverty and suffering to persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick and to relieve the distress caused thereby in Soroti and its districts, in Uganda. ● Continued provision of livestock for families and also for volunteers in Uganda who are continuing to experience poor health and loss of crops ● Continued support for further education and skills training e.g. tailoring, shoe making, mechanic courses,bead making |
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| ● Monthly giving to a widowed elderly lady in Soroti continues from the elderly at QRBC ● Christmas bonuses provided for school staff, coordinators and a Christmas gift is shared by the special needs volunteers in Soroti ● A history teacher at Crossroads secondary school was supported by GC following a motorbike accident with medical care and finances incurred ● November 2022 S4 students received more reusable sanitary wear and new pants from the That’s Pants project To advance education in Soroti and its districts, in Uganda. ● Support and advice from teachers and school leaders in the UK via the trustees to help the capacity building plans for Crossroads secondary school . For example sharing performance management/appraisal formats ● Provision of schools internet facility and laptops. ● Maintenance of school photocopier and printer ● Purchase of some new curriculum text books ● Continued support for 3 Students (who previously attended Crossroads School) and who are now enrolled in S5 (at Soroti Secondary school) following recommendations by the GC Coordinator and Crossroads staff To advance the Christian faith of the communities in Soroti and its districts in Uganda, by the provision of support to develop the work and ministries of the churches and their leaders. ● The delivery of Bibles is an annual event for the pupils at Crossroads School |
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| ● IDP church celebrated it’s 19th Anniversary and now has several church plants with financial help from GC supporters To promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in Soroti and its districts, in Uganda - ● Crossroads students are now involved in recycling projects as an extension of their curriculum and to support the local environment in and around Soroti ● Social media is the main source of publicity and for advertising our fundraising events. Monthly updates on QRBC YouTube broadcasts are helping to share our events further afield. Along with the regular GC update articles in the QRBC church magazine. ● Local schools in Broadstairs and Thanet receive updates and newsletters together with our regular supporters who have signed up to our mailing list. ● Donations have been received in memory of some regular supporters who have passed on. We continue to provide a summer and a Christmas newsletter to our supporters |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | To alleviate poverty in Soroti and its Districts, in Uganda Christmas day giving at QRBC raised funds for Crossroads school staff Christmas gift and to help pay for some school fees as well as food for the staff and pupils Ladies’s night at QRBC raised funds for the That’s Pants Project by selling new socks donated by a local clothing company. A special school in Margate donated money to the Livestock project so that families can be self sufficient in providing for their special needs children in Soroti To advance education in Soroti and its districts,in Uganda. |
| Money for computers for Crossroads | ||||
| School was raised following a Wind | ||||
| Orchestra concert. | ||||
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| GC has received funds from QRBC | ||||
| Mission Fund in order to support 3 | ||||
| churches in Soroti | ||||
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| Gift cards for supporters in the UK to buy | ||||
| as presents for family and friends. The | ||||
| donor may specify which project to support. | ||||
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A | ||
| Other | ||||
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | £36888 |
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We currently have sufficient funds to keep the project running for approximately 3 months should we stop receiving donations. As this is a project being run through Queens Road Baptist Church, this is unlikely and should we have cash flow issues, the church would not let this project fail. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £7,000 |
| 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 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations |
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| 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 | Rising operational costs |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
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 | Invitation and agreement by majority of trustees |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Global Challenge Charity |
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Other name the charity uses |
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| Registered charity number | 1121686 |
Charity’s principal address |
Queens Road Baptist Church, 2 Queens Road Broadstairs CT10 1NU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Anne Cave | Treasurer | 22 September 2022 | |
| Angela Harding | Secretary | 23 October 2022 | |
| Tim Shingles | |||
| Tracey Mason | Appointed 27 October 2022 |
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| Katy Morgan | Appointed 27 October 2022 |
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| Chris Knight | Resigned 22 September 2022 |
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| Liz Roberts | Secretary | Resigned 23 October 2022 Resigned 28 November 2022 |
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| Naomi Brown | |||
| Di Jones | Treasurer | Resigned 1 March 2022 | |
– 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
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
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
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) A J Hardin� Full name(s) Angela Harding Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc)
Date 14 December 2023
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Global Challenge
Receipts and payments acco
For the period Period start date To from 01/03/2022
Section A Receipts and payments
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Endowment to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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| Crossroads School | 25,974 | - | - | ||
| Special Needs | 4,389 | - | - | ||
| Elderly | 268 | - | - | ||
| Gift Aid | 4,683 | - | - | ||
| Other Income | 2,383 | - | - | ||
| Sent to Uganda | 9,710 | - | - | ||
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| ~~Sub total~~~~(Gross income for~~ | 47,407 | - | - | ||
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| Special Needs | 4,636 | - | - | ||
| Elderly | 437 | - | - | ||
| Co-ordinators | 3,889 | - | - | ||
| Other Expenditure | 4,123 | - | - | ||
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| **Sub total ** | 47,544 | - | - | ||
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the Categories Unrestricted to nearest £ - - - - Agreement Error Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which ~~asset belongs~~ Fund to which ~~asset belongs~~ Fund to which B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Details Details B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B1 Cash funds Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the Categories Unrestricted to nearest £ - - - - Agreement Error Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which ~~asset belongs~~ Fund to which ~~asset belongs~~ Fund to which B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Details Details B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B1 Cash funds Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the Categories Unrestricted to nearest £ - - - - Agreement Error Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which ~~asset belongs~~ Fund to which ~~asset belongs~~ Fund to which B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Details Details B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B1 Cash funds Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
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Details Details Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
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B5 Liabilities
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ounts CC16a Period end date 28/02/2023
| Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ 25,974 26,844 4,389 8,130 268 292 4,683 5,360 2,383 17,616 9,710 - - - - 47,407 58,242 - - - - - 47,407 58,242 |
Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ 25,974 26,844 4,389 8,130 268 292 4,683 5,360 2,383 17,616 9,710 - - - - 47,407 58,242 - - - - - 47,407 58,242 |
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| 47,407 | 58,242 |
| 34,459 | 24,985 | |
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| 4,636 | 4,269 | |
| 437 | 240 | |
| 3,889 | 3,710 | |
| 4,123 | 11,241 | |
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| 37,024 | 33,267 | |
| 36,887 | 47,064 |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Global Challenge On accounts for the year ended 0223 Charlty no Ilf any) 1121686 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above ¢harity {"the Trust"} for the year ended Responslbilitles and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (°the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under se¢tion 145(5){b} of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in ¢onne¢tion with the examination which gives me cause to believe thal in, any material re$peGt-. the accounting records were not kept in accordance wilh section 130 of the Charities Act,. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. or the accounts did not cornply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Ac¢ounts 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. Please delete the words in the braGkets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: oè J)Li. ZoL3 Name: Relevant professional qualificatton(s) or body Address: 10 AVE J BLoAbsrf¥iR& crio ITGI IER Oct 2018