CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Charity name: WATSAN Uganda: UK Support Charlty reglstratlon number: 1123803 Objectives and Activities SORP reforencg Para 1.17 Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in rts goveming document The provision of safe, clean water supplies, improved sanitation and hygiene educats.on to the communities of south-west Uganda, with the aim of reducing poverty., principally in the districts of Rukungiri and Kanungu. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefrt, in particular, the activities, projects or seNices identified in the accounts." Para 1.17 and 1.19 In Uganda, project definition and management of comunity water and sanitation constTUCtion projects in the districts of Rukungiri and Kanungu, accompanied by concurrent heatth and hygien& 8ducation and operational training programmes amongst beneficiatres in schools and local communities. In the UK, management support, project review, fundraising and transmission of funds for the projects undertaken by our partners in Uganda. The trustees have had regard to Charity Commission guidance on public benefit in running the charity in 2024. All projects commissioned have provided benefit to local communities in Uganda. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefrt Para 1.18 Additlonal information (optional} You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about". SORP r8ler8nce Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Policy on social investment including program related investment Par8 1.38 Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers other Achievements and Performance SORP rgforen¢8 IN THE UK The Trustees met in p8rson in April and October, and held two online meetings in January and June. In October, our long- serving founder and chair of Trustees stood down as chair, handing the responsibility to our vice chair at our in person meeting. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefrts to society as a whole. Para 1.20 We have continued to keep a close eye on the management and financing of the project work in Uganda. During this year we continued to obtain direct online input and parknapation from our Ugandan partner Field Director and his assistsnt. A team of 21 volunteers from thè UK which included the chair of trust888 Vlsited the team in Uganda for two weeks in August. Th@r8 were successful fvndralsing initiatives, including a quiz, bake sales and other inib'atives by a church youth group and numerous activities relating to the trip. In total restricted donations of £26,742 were raised, almost all ofwhich was specifically for the Kazuru gravity flow scheme. The first phase of the Kazuru project was commenced during the vI￿t in August. Total income for the year was £117,050. £62,750 ofthe income was made up of payments relating to the trip. Trip expenses totalled £48,535. The difference between trip income and expenses formed a large proportion of the restricted donations this year. A total of £65,929 was despatched to Ihe field. Project management costs, in support of the activities undertaken by our Ugandan partner, as described below, were met to the sum of £24,924. These included management staff salaries, office costs, vehicle servicing and the cost of the annual audit. Direct contributions were sent to the field for the Kazuru gravity flow scheme (£23,745) the protection of four springs and the extension of a fifth spring (£8,870) plus £8,390 for eneral sustainabilit work, includin folEowing up on 11 previously constructed projects. £389 was spent on administration, publicity and fundraistng. IN UGANDA An independent audit of the programme and accounts for the year ended 30 September, 2023, was completed. Construction work that was ￿rrIed out during 2024 included Sour￿ proteclion, sedimentab'on tank and reservoir tank at Kazuru. as well as initial pipework. There was also a comprehensive hygiene and sanitab'on educab'on programme in the area. An extension was put in place at Nyabunogo Low Yield spting. 4 new springs were constructed at Kasoroza, KinYa[￿MbYa, Kataruka and Katungu. The last of these was to replace one constructed 27 years ago. thin our sustainability programTh, apart from the springs mentioned above, visits were undertaken to 11 existing projects during which repairs were carried out. Local management probl8ms were idenkn'fied and assistance was given towards their resolub-on. Additlonal Information {optlonal) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives set Par8 1.41 Perfomance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment perfonnance against objectives Para 1.41 (Xher Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.21 PaTa 1.22 As a small charity working with partners in south west Uganda we face the risk of unexpected need for additional funds, or the possibility of a sharply reduced income from our supporters due to global or UK financial downtums. We review the latest financial position, forecasts and reserves held at each meeting of the Trustees. Reserves can be used when a significant risk materialises in any year. £6,000 NIA Amount of reseNes held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Parn 1.22 Para 1.22 Parn 1.24 WA Parn 1.23 NIA Addltional inforniatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further slatements where relevant about.. Financial support is gathered in the UK through churches, individual donations, fundraising events and from other charrtable trusts. The total raised in 2024 was £117,050. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 NIA Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.4fj Our highest risk, post-mitigation, is one of changes to Government policy leading to reduction in available funding. Other high risks we are managing and mitigating include: Trustee body lacks necessary skn'lls or resource Insufficient fundraising Computer system failures or loss of data Cash flow sensitivrties Travel while in Uganda A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.48 other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document ItrLis1 deed. ro¥al charter How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association. CIO Trustee selection methods including details of any constrtutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Pafa 1.25 Trust Deed Pala 1.25 Trust P8ra 1.25 Appointed by a resolution of trustees at a special meeting, as set out in the trust deed Additlonal Information loptional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: As well 8s a code of conduct, we maintain policies regarding.. Counter Terrorism Data privacy Anti-bribery Anti-fraud Complaints Conflicts of interest Financial managemenl Procurement Safeguarding Whistleblowing A Memorandum of Understanding has been established with the Swedish based charity I LM International for future community projects in Uganda. Policies and procedures adopted forthe induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charty's organisational structure and any wider network with whic17 the charity works Parg 1.51 We operate through a Memorandum of Understanding with the team in the field in Uganda. Relationship wrth any related parties Para 1.51 other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charil uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address WATSAN U anda.. UK Su ort 1123803 11, Castle Lane, Solihull B92 8DB Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not forwhole ear Trust￿ name Ofllce Ilf any) Name of person (or bodyl entitled int trustee ifan Andrew Murray Maclean Eleanor Bensted Kate Elizabeth Parrinder lan Herbert Bensted Chair (to October 2024) Chair (from October 2024) Treasurer Graham Philip Piper Alison Jane Fergusson 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalfthe assets are held and how this falls wrthin the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Addltlonal Infonnation loptional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomation) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chlef executlve or names of senior staff members (Optional Informatlon) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name{s) Position leg Secretary, Chalr, etc) (W f441uP fif6e. fJ PEKtsU3gO Treasurer Chair Date CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES 1123803 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the porlod from 0110112024 To 3111212024 Section A Receipts and payments Unr•strl¢ted funds Restricted lynd$ Endowmont fundB Total funds Lost year tothe n￿reSt trJ th• nearwat£ to thg Dgaro81£ totho noarn¥t£ to th• n•av•ste Al R•¢• ￿)￿0￿"￿$ Indudino 8kl D￿￿tiOn$ forspecifkwl8els, Indudin 3B.302 12.528 12,626 10.161 Interest Cl￿dr￿S1 774 774 62,710 total( ross income ARJ 104024 12.S26 117.060 77.911 A2 A88ot and Inv88tm•nt $alu, 800 tsblo . Sub total 104,524 12,526 117,060 77,911 A3Pa monts T￿SlerS to 18Bm h UgBr M8mberst¥pofchW neh¥o ExpBnsos. f￿d ￿1￿￿0 e¥enl8 Bank ¢horge$ Expgnse$- pUbl￿ty loo 848 7J 100 100 73 189 74 FundThI￿rvJ tr* costs Sub total 92,148 2J,52 116.874 49.167 A4 ￿Set and Inv￿tm9nt Urcha•￿, ••• tsblè Sub totsl 92,145 23.529 115.874 49,187 Net of rncelpts/(payments) A6 Tran8for8 b•tw••n lund A6 Ca•h fund• la•t ￿Or end Cash funds this yoar ond 12,378 11,003 1,376 28,744 22,791 20,9S3 29,703 32.916 52.494 53,869 43,236 71,980 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted Restrlctsd funds funds to numt£ Endowmertt funds to noaN•t £ ateqoiies Dgtaiib to Bl Cash fund8 In HSBC Bank Aco)um8 20,903 32.916 Total Cash fvnds 20,953 32.916 (agree b￿c￿¥￿th fo2drts￿d a¢eouTrXs)} Unro$tri¢tsd funds to ft8ar•st£ Rostrlctsd funds Endowment fvnds Details to I￿7￿$1£ to mtrarestÈ B2 Othgr monotary assets FurNt to whlch as••t ￿10￿ currnnt valuo lonal Co•tloptlonall Fund to whlch a•iot b•lon Cuyront valu• c￿tIoptIOnal) B4 A•••ts rntalnod for tho charlty'8 own u80 Fund tow*l¢h r•lat•• Arnountdu• IOMI Whafi du• nal Dotails BS Llabllltie8 S4gned ty one or trustw on half of all the truste6S Sl9nalure Prlnt Name Date of roval AL1￿￿4 Fepw&o &H-M 07 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/** Charity Name WATSAN UGANDA: UK SUPPORT **members of** **On accounts for the year** 31 December 2024 **Charity no** 1123803 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** CC16a (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) - I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 12 / 2024. - **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance 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 carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. **Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. **Date:** 6/6/2025 **Signed:** ~~_~~ **Name:** REBECCA PATERSON ~~Cs~~ **Relevant professional** ACCA **qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** 114 FRANKLIN ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B30 2HF 1 **October 2018** **IER** **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 2 **October 2018** **IER**