Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
Charity name: WATSAN Uganda: UK Support
Charity registration number: 1123803
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The provision of safe, clean water supplies, improved sanitation and hygiene education to the communities of south-west Uganda, with the aim of reducing poverty; principally in the districts of Rukungiri and Kanungu. |
| 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 |
In Uganda, project definition and management of community water and sanitation construction projects in the districts of Rukungiri and Kanungu, accompanied by concurrent health and hygiene education and operational training programmes amongst beneficiaries 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. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to Charity Commission guidance on public benefit in running the charity in 2025. All projects commissioned have provided benefit to local communities in Uganda. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 |
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | IN THE UK The Trustees met in person in 11 July and 18 October, and held online meetings on 17 January, 25 April and 28 November. 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 participation from our Ugandan partner Field Director and his assistant. We also enacted a succession plan, knowing our Field Director is due to retire early in 2026. We provided financial support to enable his deputy to spend time shadowing and learning the Director’s duties. In July 2025, we were pleased to host Bishop Onesimus from the diocese of North Kigezi who visited us in the UK. He visited our donor churches, met with the UK charity trustees and our patron, Bishop Andrew Watson. There were successful fundraising initiatives, including initiatives by a church youth group, seven Walks for Water, and two sponsored marathon runners. We were humbled to receive generous donations in memory of two long-standing Watsan supporters who died, and these donations enabled two communities in Uganda to benefit from spring protection schemes. In total restricted donations of £23,141 were raised, for the second phase of the Kazuru gravity flow scheme. Total income for the year was £71,601. A total of £77,456 was despatched to the field. Project management costs, in support of the activities undertaken by our Ugandan partner were met to the sum of £23,773. 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 (£29,535) the protection of six springs and a shallow well wasrehabilitated (£11,899) plus £12,249for |
general sustainability work, including following up on seven previously constructed projects including substantial repairs to Buhunga gravity flow system. £605 was spent on administration, publicity fundraising and room rental for a Trustees’ meeting, and a further £50 on bank charges. IN UGANDA An independent audit of the programme and accounts for the year ended 30 September, 2024, was completed. Construction work that was carried out during 2025 included laying of over 5.5km of pipeline at Kazuru to 14 tap stands which were commissioned and valve boxes were fitted to moderate the flows. Tap stand committees were set up and trained as to their responsibilities. The related hygiene education programme was able to set up 11 homes demonstrating good hygiene practices and fit almost 100 sanitation platforms (sanplats). The following low yield springs were constructed during the year: Murambo (in memory of Jonathan Watson); Katembagara (in memory of Dr Jenny Vaughan); Nyarutare, Rwentookye; and Nyakashenyi. In addition, Rwenkurijo Ordinary spring was constructed and Mugamba low yield spring was reconstructed having first been constructed more than 25 years ago. A community Shallow well was rehabilitated in Kitojo Buyanja Sub County. Within our sustainability programme, apart from the springs mentioned above, visits were undertaken to 6 existing projects during which repairs were carried out. Local management problems were identified and assistance was given towards their resolution.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 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 downturns. 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. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £6,000 |
| 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 |
| Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 |
Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 |
N/A N/A |
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| 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 | Financial support is gathered in the UK through churches, individual donations, fundraising events and from other charitable trusts. The total raised in 2025 was £71,601. |
| 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 | Our highest risk, post-mitigation, is one of changes to Government policy leading to a reduction in available funding. Other high risks we are managing and mitigating include: • Trustee body lacks necessary skills or resource • Insufficient fundraising • Computer system failures or loss of data • Cash flow sensitivities |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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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 | Appointed by a resolution of trustees at a special meeting, as set out in the trust deed |
| 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 |
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 |
special meeting, as set out in the trust deed |
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| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | As well as a code of conduct, we maintain policies regarding: • Counter Terrorism • Data privacy • Anti-bribery • Anti-fraud • Complaints • Conflicts of interest • Financial management • Procurement • Safeguarding • Whistleblowing |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | We operate through a Memorandum of Understanding with the team in the field in Uganda. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | WATSAN Uganda: UK Support |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1123803 |
| Charity’s principal address | 11, Castle Lane, Solihull B92 8DB |
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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| Andrew Murray Maclean |
Until October 2025 | |||
| Eleanor Bensted | Until October 2025 | |||
| Kate Elizabeth Parrinder |
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| Ian Herbert Bensted |
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| Graham Philip Piper |
Chair | |||
| Alison Jane Fergusson |
Treasurer | |||
– 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
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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 behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for 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 adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
|---|---|---|
| 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 trustoès declare that they have appmved the trustees, report abovo. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels Full name(s) Position leg Secretary. Chair. etc) Graham Philip Piper Alison Jane Fergusson Chair Treasurer Date 1>1071201
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Charity Name
1123803
CC16a
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period
01/01/2025 To 31/12/2025
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations including gift aid 47,989 - - 47,989 40,999
Donations for specific projects, including
23,141 - 23,141 12,526
gift aid
Bank Interest 472 - - 472 774
Project fundraising trip income - - - - 62,750
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- - - - -
- - - - -
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Sub total (Gross income for
48,461 23,141 - 71,601 117,050
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 48,461 23,141 - 71,601 117,050
A3 Payments
Transfers to team in Uganda 47,611 29,846 - 77,456 65,929
Membership of charity network 100 - - 100 100
Expenses - fund raising events - - - 648
Bank charges 50 - - 50 73
Expenses - publicity 530 - - 530 389
Expenses - Trustees' meetings 75 - - 75 -
Fundraising trip costs - - - - 48,535
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- - - - -
Sub total [ 48,365 ] 29,846 - 78,211 115,674
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 48,365 29,846 - 78,211 115,674
Net of receipts/(payments) 96 - 6,705 - - 6,609 1,376
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 20,953 32,916 - 53,869 43,236
Cash funds this year end 21,049 26,211 - 47,260 44,612
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds |
Details In HSBC Bank Accounts Total cash funds |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 21,049 - - 21,049 |
Restricted funds to nearest £ 26,211 - - 26,211 |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| - |
| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets |
Signature Details Details Details Details (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
OK |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval |
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 2025 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 / 2025.
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 ~~(other than that disclosed below *)~~ in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Date: 28/06/26
Signed: Name: REBECCA PATERSON
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October 2018
IER
Relevant professional ACCA qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 114 FRANKLIN ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B30 2HF
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).
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October 2018
IER
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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October 2018
IER