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2022-12-31-accounts

HOPE FOR TANZANIA

TRUSTEES REPORT

Year Ended: 31[st] December 2022

Registered Charity No: 1124470

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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

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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

Independent Examiner

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Hope for Tanzania Trustees Annual Report 2022

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:

How we work

We are satisfied that our key contacts in Arusha, Mwanza and Dar es Salaam, through which we distribute the majority of our donations, are trustworthy individuals and that the donated funds have been used for the specified purpose. We have worked with these people for many years which gives us confidence that there has been no misappropriation of funds. Our regular visits, during which we make observations and talk with individuals, and the regular communication we have with people in Tanzania give us additional confidence. We fund according to Christian principles, and pray regularly, in order to maximise the benefit of our support. The projects that have been supported in 2022 were solely for the benefit of people living in Tanzania and we have shown no bias towards or against people with respect to 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 objects of Hope for Tanzania. During 2022, Hope for Tanzania carried out its activities in Tanzania for the public benefit.

One of our trustees visited Tanzania in 2022 during which she met Pastor Stephen at the Mlandizi Bible School, studied Swahili and visited churches in Mwanza and Bukoba with Pastor Deo. Tanzania was not as seriously affected by Covid-19 as many other African and

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European countries but the unsettled situation in the world, provoked by the war in Ukraine, has significantly increased prices of food and commodities. This has led to many people having to restrict the number of meals they eat each day and to a general feeling of life being very hard. It has resulted in parents not paying school fees which has affected the financial stability of Tuishime School. The rains were erratic in 2022 which caused harvests to fail and food prices to increase which added to the difficult situation already existing from economic hardships caused by the pandemic.

Life has continued to be tough for people living in cities as many have lost their jobs. The unemployment rate amongst young people remains staggeringly high at about 70% and 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 so most remain unemployed. In spite of this, Tanzania remains politically stable and continues to develop economically although not to industrialise.

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. Food prices, fuel costs and stationery expenses have all increased during the year which have resulted in more challenges in balancing the budget. To reduce food costs the School rented land and cultivated it to grow crops, but due to climate changes affecting rainfall, the long rains failed and all the crops were lost. The owners, Felix and Naomi Masenge continue to subsidise the school from their own funds.

The numbers of pupils was lower than the previous year with 350 on roll compared with 379 in 2021. Tuishime School employed a total of 43 staff and only had one teacher leave the School. It seeks to provide a supportive environment for staff, helping them feel a valuable part of the School and involves them in implementing improvements.

The School continued to hold monthly exams which are 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 students passed the national standard 4 and 7 national examinations which is excellent news and continues the 100% record since the School was opened. The School is using two of the classrooms as dormitories so that Standard 7 boys and girls can remain on site during the week and be more focussed on their studies for a longer time. It is hoped that this will further contribute to an increase in educational level and be seen by improved national exam grades which should increase pupil numbers at the School.

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 13 children are being sponsored.

Support and Education of Individuals

We supported CS to start a peanut butter manufacturing business which we visited in March 2023. The investment has allowed her to purchase a roasting and a grinding machine which has significantly increased her production output and quality. She has a government food standards quality mark and is now free to market and sell her products within Tanzania.

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She is a generous supporter of many young people and will use future profits to continue helping young people to improve their education.

We have maintained 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. NC, who was trained as a church children’s worker in 2021 is using her knowledge to hold children’s meetings in Old Kiomboi church and is also training other people to be children’s workers. We have continued to support JJB to enter the third year of a diploma in pastoral theology at Central Bible College (Dodoma), BM, LS and GR in the second and final year of a Theology and Bible diploma at Mwanza Christian College, YN in his second year and SK in his first year of a Bible Studies diploma at Lake Victoria Christian College. These young people are being trained as missionaries, children’s workers and pastors and are being mentored by Pastor Deo and Pastor Stephen.

We supported AD, a missionary from Germany, who is currently studying Swahili and developing the work that God has called him to do within Tanzania. We provided living expenses for Pastor Deo throughout the year and helped him purchase land and start building a house to be used for mission and pastoral work where his family will also live.

Singida

We have made no new investments in the churches in Singida during the year.

Mlandizi Bible School (OAVFM)

The first training course at the Bible School started in March 2022 with 4 attendees. Numbers increased throughout the year though they still remain low. Initially one of the classrooms was used at night as a dormitory but, as buildings were constructed, this was not necessary. The pattern has been one week of tuition each month after which students return to their home villages to continue with their everyday work and put into practice the lessons they have been taught. Further sessions were held throughout the year. We are encouraged that some of the churches have reported that their pastors have a deeper knowledge of the Bible which has led to better pastoral care and teaching.

A pastor’s conference was held in November and was very well attended despite the accommodation not having been completed and the washing facilities and water supply being very basic. We assisted with the costs of providing food for the conference attendees. A PA system and music speakers were provided for the Bible School and for churches within the OAVFM network. Stephen and Esnat have shifted their home from Dar to Mlandizi to enable them to develop the Bible School, invest in the small church and reach out to the local community.

We have funded the construction of the following buildings: completion of the second teaching classroom, 2 dormitories, public toilet block, kitchen + dining room, 2 classrooms for a nursery school, 3 retail units and a boundary wall. Further work to complete and fit out these buildings and to complete the sewerage and water supply services will be carried out in 2023 as funds allow. This work was inspected during my visit in January 2023. Whilst further buildings are required, (administrative office, library, 3[rd] nursery classroom, computer suite), their construction will be delayed due to the need to prioritise other projects for funding.

OAVFM is now formally registered as an approved society by the Government which allows them to gain some tax benefits, employ staff and open churches which will themselves be recognised by the Government. This is the first step for the title deeds of the Mlandizi land to be transferred into the ownership of OAVFM.

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Sadly, the main builder at the Bible School was murdered during the year which has led to financial difficulties for his daughter and sister, who has become the guardian of the girl. We have thus supported them for school, business and food costs in 2022.

Pastor Deo’s Mission Work

Pastor Deo has been involved in national meetings for CCM, with the aim to empower and inspire students and women in business and entrepreneurship. These meetings have given Deo excellent opportunities to share his passion and to provide a God centred approach to development within Tanzania. He also gave a series of talks to young people to challenge them about how to shape and build their life for the benefit of the country.

He has also visited islands in Lake Victoria to establish a church and build up an existing one. His work as the overseer of 11 churches in Kagera region, centred around Bukoba, has continued throughout the year by visits to the churches and phone calls. There remains a need for Bibles and deeper Biblical teaching in all the churches.

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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 2022.

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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:

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 2023

Dr Martin P. Grosvenor Chair of Trustees On behalf of the Trustees

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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 2022, 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 former Fellow of the Institute of Chartered 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:

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:

Hugh Gunn Barton Drove Cottage Winscombe Hill Winscombe Somerset BS25 1DJ

The notes on pages 11 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements.

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Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31[st] December 2022

Statement of Financial Activities
For theperiod ended 31st December 2022
Income and Expenditure
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total 2022 Total 2021
Funds Funds
£ £ £ £
IncomingResources
Voluntaryincome 2 211,569 9,056 220,626 83,622
Activities forgeneratingfunds 0 0 0 0
Investment income 0 0 0 16
IncomingResources from Charitable Activities 0 0 0 0
Total IncomingResources 211,569 9,056 220,626 83,638
Resources Expended
Costs ofgeneratingvoluntaryincome 0 0 0 75
Fundraisingtradingcosts 0 0 0 0
Investment management costs 0 0 0 0
Charitable expenditure 195,055 8,500 203,555 64,524
Governance costs 735 0 735 461
Total Resources Expended 3 195,790 8,500 204,290 65,061
Net Movement in Revenue Funds 15,779 556 16,335 18,577
Transfer from unrestricted to restricted funds 0 0 0
Balances brought forward 1/1/22 26,456 2,015 28,471 9,894
Total Funds to carryforward 31/12/22 42,235 2,571 44,806 28,471

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Balance Sheet
At 31st December 2022 Dec-22 Dec-21
Notes £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets 4 0 0
0 0
Current Assets
Debtors 5 42,563 15,725
Cash at Bank and in Hand 2,243 12,746
Deposit account if applicable 0 0
Total current assets 44,806 28,471
Creditors: amounts fallingdue within oneyear 0 0
Net Current Assets 44,806 28,471
Total Assets less Current Liabilities 44,806 28,471
Creditors: amounts fallingdue after
more than oneyear 0 0
Net Assets 44,806 28,471
Represented by:
Funds
Unrestricted Funds 42,235 26,456
Restricted Funds 7 2,571 2,015
Revaluation Reserve 0 0
6 44,806 28,471

Chairman of Trustees M Grosvenor

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Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31[st] December 2022

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.

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended to 31[st] December 2022

3 Resource expended

During the year, the Charity made a number of grants to Tanzanian projects.

SEGMENT REPORT SEGMENT REPORT Unrestr
Funds		 Restricted
Funds		 Total 2022 Total 2021
£ £ £ £
INCOME
Tuishime School facilities 0 0 0 0
Pastor Deo Church Building 47,540 0 47,540 40,500
Supportinglocal ministries 110,501 3,312 113,813 14,000
Child sponsorship 0 5,744 5,744 5,850
Further education 0 0 0 1,000
Micro Business 0 0 0 0
Computers 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0
General fund 10,952 0 10,952 15,155
Gift Aid(previousyear) 15,738 0 15,738 15,725
Total income 184,731 9,056 193,787 92,230
EXPENDITURE
Tuishime School facilities 0 0 0 0
Pastor Deo Church Building 56,935 0 56,935 40,390
Supportinglocal ministries 136,181 3,000 139,181 10,250
Child sponsorship 0 5,500 5,500 5,000
Further education 0 0 0 600
Micro Business 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0
Computers 0 0 0 0
General fund 2,675 0 2,675 8,821
Total expenditure 195,790 8,500 204,290 65,061
BALANCES IN YEAR (11,059) 556 (10,503) 27,170

4 Tangible Fixed Assets

There were no Tangible fixed assets held by the Charity

5 Debtors
2021		 2020
Gift Aid due from HMRC £42,563 £15,725

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6 Funds reconciliation

ANALYSIS OF FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted Total funds
2,022
Fixed Assets 0 0 0
Investments 0 0 0
Current Assets 42,235 2,571 44,806
Current Liabilities 0 0 0
42,235 2,571 44,806

7 Restricted funds

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Restricted funds
RESTRICTED FUNDS Balance at Changes in
year		 Balance at
01.01.22 31.12.22
£ £ £
School facilities 0 0 0
Pastor Deo Ministries 0 0 0
Stephen Osinde ministry 576 312 888
Child sponsorship 1,439 244 1,683
TrainingFurther education 0 0 0
Micro Business 0 0
Computers and Bibles 0 0 0
2,015 556 2,571

8 Capital Commitments

There were no capital commitments at 31[st] December 2022

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.

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