## **HOPE FOR TANZANIA** ## **TRUSTEES REPORT** **Year Ended: 31[st] December 2021** ## **Registered Charity No: 1124470** 1 ## **Contents** ||**Page**| |---|---| |Reference Information|3| |Chairman’s Report|4-6| |Independent Examiner’s Report|7| |Statement of Financial Activities|8| |Balance Sheet|9| |Notes to the Accounts|10-12| 2 ## **REFERENCE INFORMATION** ## **TRUSTEES AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS** Trustees Dr M. P. Grosvenor (Chairman) Mr D. Beath (Treasurer) Ms H. Greenfield Mrs P. B. Grosvenor (Secretary) Mrs V. Quick MBE Mr S. Tackie-Oblie Mrs M. Zimmermann Principal Address 12 Hazel Grove Duffield Derbyshire DE56 4GP Bankers Barclays 2 Bishop Meadow Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 5RE Independent Examiner Hugh Gunn Barton Drove Cottage Winscombe Hill Winscombe Somerset BS25 1DJ 3 ## **Hope for Tanzania Trustees Annual Report 2021** ## **CHAIRMAN’S REPORT** ## **Governing Document** Hope for Tanzania is governed by its Trust Deed dated 3 March 2008. It is registered with the Charity Commission, registration number 1124470. ## **Objectives** The objects of Hope for Tanzania, as set out in the Trust Deed, are to advance education in accordance with Christian principles and to relieve poverty in particular, but not exclusively, by improving employment prospects of individuals and communities by such means as the trustees may consider appropriate including by means of establishing and operating any educational or training establishment or establishments and by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including support for small businesses in such parts of Tanzania. Hope for Tanzania works in the following areas: - assisting Tuishime Pre and Primary School to educate its pupils. - supporting community projects to improve education, generate income and improve employment prospects. - supporting individuals in Tanzania to improve their education. - promoting the Christian faith through education. - providing short term opportunities for people from the UK to visit Tanzania. ## **How we work** We rely on finding trustworthy and capable individuals in Tanzania to ensure that funds we distribute are used effectively on designated projects so as to avoid misappropriation of funds. We are satisfied that our key contacts at Tuishime School, in Singida and in Dar es Salaam are such individuals and that funds have been used for the specified purpose. Our regular visits, during which we make observations and talk with individuals, and regular communication with contacts in Tanzania give us additional confidence. We are delighted that Tuishime School, although experiencing some problems which we hope are short-term, is almost financially independent of Hope for Tanzania apart from the help we provide through our child sponsorship scheme. The child sponsorship scheme, in particular, allows some families to send their children to the highly successful Tuishime School. We are very keen to minimise the possibility that an individual or project becomes unduly dependent on Hope for Tanzania and make it clear at the outset whether funding is of a seed nature or not, how much we will fund and for how long. We fund according to Christian principles, and pray regularly, in order to maximise the benefit that our support provides. The projects that have been supported in 2021 were solely for the benefit of people living in Tanzania 4 – students, children, families and communities. Our programmes are run for the benefit of people irrespective of their religion, gender or age. ## **What we did – Activities, Achievements** In setting objectives for the year and allocating funds to projects, trustees have complied with their duty of care in regard to the public benefit guidance as published in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 by the Charity Commission. The trustees always ensure that its programmes are in line with the charitable aims and objectives of Hope for Tanzania. During 2021, Hope for Tanzania carried out its activities in Tanzania for the public benefit as follows: We were unable to visit Tanzania in 2021 due to travel restrictions arising from uncertainty over the Covid-19 virus. People have died from the virus, some of whom were eminent people in the country. Tanzania doesn’t have the resources to throw at the pandemic that the UK has. President Magufuli died last year, although not from Covid-19, and was replaced by the vice president. Now, with the new President Hassan, there is far less secrecy about the health situation with the impact of the virus remaining at a very low level. Schools have reopened. However, prices of food and basic goods have significantly increased, due to the economic downturn, and failed harvests, due to erratic weather patterns and lack of rains. Life has continued to be tough for people living in cities as many have lost their jobs. The unemployment rate amongst young people is staggeringly high at about 70% as there is no guarantee of a job once a person has completed their university education. Graduates are encouraged to start their own businesses although with little business or financial support. Those who have lost their income struggle to buy food for their families and life remains very tough. We continued to help people as we had resources but know that many more are suffering in a country that has no social security benefits. ## **Tuishime School** The financial situation at Tuishime School remains challenging as parents have been unable or reluctant to pay fees, which has resulted in continuing hardship for staff with the School unable to pay full salaries. The owners, Felix and Naomi Masenge continue to subsidise the school from their own funds. Tuishime School employs a total of 43 staff which seems high but is due to the government guidance which stipulates the maximum teaching load of teachers and how many are needed to teach the full range of subjects. The School has in place procedures to ensure fair treatment of all staff and involves them in discussion on performance and disciplinary matters. It seeks to provide a supportive environment for staff, helping them feel a valuable part of the School and involves them in implementing improvements. At the end of 2021 the School had 335 pupils of which 173 were boys and 162 girls. During the year, new pupils of different ages joined the School. The School continued to hold monthly exams which were used to assess each child for understanding and knowledge as well as preparing them for standard 4 and 7 national exams. Inter-school exams were held to better understand the abilities of Tuishime School pupils compared with those in other schools. All 5 students passed the national standard 4 and 7 national examinations which is excellent news and continues the 100% record since the School was opened. In the standard 4 results the School achieved position 16 of 92 schools in the district, position 28 of 542 schools in the region and position 333 of 14144 schools nationally. In the standard 7 exams pupils achieved position 20 of 51 schools in the district, position 59 of 290 schools in the region and position 448 of 5664 schools nationally. The general challenges faced by the school have been delays in school fee payment, low level of co-operation from parents to support pupil’s educations, poor attendance of parents at school meetings, shortage of sports equipment, pupil absence due to sickness, poor performance of new comers relative to children who have been at the School for years and lack of funds for school trips. Currently 12 children are being sponsored. ## **Support and Education of Individuals** We have increased our training budget for the young generation of Tanzanians so that there will be those able to carry on the church planting work we have been supporting during the last few years. We have invited applications from Christian young people to be trained as pastors and children’s workers. We continued to support JJB to enter the second year of a diploma in pastoral theology at Central Bible College (Dodoma), BM, LS and GR in the first year of a Theology and Bible diploma at Mwanza Christian College and YN in his first year in diploma in Bible Studies at Lake Victoria Christian College and NC to complete a one year children’s worker’s training course in TAG College (Mwanza). We also supported EA on a six month church planting course with TAG. These young people are being trained as missionaries, children’s workers and pastors and being mentored by Pastor Deo and Pastor Stephen. We supported AD, a missionary from Germany, who is currently studying Swahili and determining the work that he will do within Tanzania. We supported Pastor Kitusi to construct a pig house and buy pigs to gain additional income which will help to support his family. We provided living expenses for Pastor Deo throughout the year and helped him purchase land and a house for his family use. ## **Singida** The church building at Old Kiomboi (Singida) was collapsing due to being of a basic construction so Pastor Deo has constructed a replacement building and bought extra land for future expansion. The building has also been connected to the electricity supply. The wife of the pastor at Urughu church became ill, her family were becoming despondent, but by our assistance she received medical treatment and nutritious meals which allowed her to recover. ## **Oasis of Victory Faith Ministry** We have supported Pastor Stephen in Dar es Salaam to buy food for people in two of his churches and distribute to the surrounding communities which has helped to alleviate hardship. We also supported the construction of a basic church building at Kinondo near Dar es Salaam. 6 Dr Martin P. Grosvenor Chair of Trustees On behalf of the Trustees ## **Trustees** Our trustees were unpaid in connection with their services to the charity during 2021. 7 ## **Financial review** ## **Political and charitable donations** There were no political or charitable donations made during the period. ## **Statement of Trustees responsibilities** Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company for the year and of its incoming resources and resources expended during the year. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to: - select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; - observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP; - make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any materials departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and - prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue to function. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy, at any time, the financial position of the Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the relevant Companies Act and Charities Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. ## **Independent Examiner** These financial statements have been examined by Hugh Gunn. This report was approved by the Trustees on 2[nd] April 2022 Dr Martin P. Grosvenor Chair of Trustees On behalf of the Trustees 8 ## **Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Hope for Tanzania** I report on the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31[st] December 2021, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The 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. The Charity’s gross income exceeded £25,000 but was below £500,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants in England and Wales. Having satisfied myself that the Charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; - follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and - 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: (1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or - (2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Hugh Gunn Barton Drove Cottage Winscombe Hill Winscombe Somerset BA25 1DJ The notes on pages 11 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements. 9 ## **Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31[st] December 2021** 11 Bala￿e g*et At3￿December2021 Notes TangibÈfyed a￿t$ Debtor5 Cath at B3nkand ￿ Hand Depost account rfapplKab TotalcunEnt as*ts 15.725 12,746 .59> 28,471 9.894 c￿d(cOr￿ amountsfaling due w￿h1n one ￿ar Net unEnt A￿t5 T0talAs*tS￿￿CUnPnt LkAbl￿ES Credf(or% amountsfaling due afcer motp than one ￿ar Net A5￿t5 Funds Unre*rKted Fund5 Re&￿ted Funds RevaluatKJn Re*rve 27,7 765 9,729 165 12 Chairman of Trustees M Grosvenor 13 ## **Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31[st] December 2021** ## **1 Accounting Policies** The principal accounting policies are set out below. These accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year. ## **Basis of Accounting** These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards. They follow the recommendations in the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (issued March 2005, revised in May 2008). ## **Incoming Resources** Income is recognised by the Charity as follows: Voluntary income such as donations, gifts and legacies is included in full at the point of receipt; income from fundraising activities is stated gross before any expenses. ## **Resources Expended** Resources expended are recognised in the year in which they are incurred. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs directly incurred by the Company in the delivery of its charitable activities. In includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activity and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a specific activity are allocated directly; others are apportioned on an appropriate basis. ## **Taxation** The activities of the Charity fall within the exemptions afforded by the provisions of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988. Accordingly, there is no taxation charge in these financial statements. ## **Fund Accounting** Funds held by the Charity are either: Unrestricted funds – these are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Directors, or Restricted funds – these are funds which can only be used for the particular restricted purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for a particular purpose. ## **2 Incoming Resources** During the year, the Charity received gifts subject to Gift Aid which have been used for the charitable purposes of the Charity. 14 ## **Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended to 31[st] December 2021** ## **3 Resource expended** During the year, the Charity made a number of grants to Tanzanian projects. ## **4 Tangible Fixed Assets** There were no Tangible fixed assets held by the Charity **5 Debtors 2021 2020** Gift Aid due from HMRC £15,725 £8,593 15 ## **6 Funds reconciliation** ## **7 Restricted funds** ## **8 Capital Commitments** There were no capital commitments at 31[st] December 2021. ## **9 Contingent Liabilities** There were no contingent liabilities at the end of the period. ## **10 Related party disclosures** There were no related party transactions and no trustee received any remuneration for their service as a trustee. ## **11 Pensions** Because there are no employees of the Charity, there are no pension liabilities or responsibilities. 16