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← The Footprints Foundation

2025-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 06 April 2024 Period start date To 05 April 2025 Period end date

Charity name: The Footprints Foundation

Charity registration number: 1125419

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The Trustees shall pay or apply the annual
income of the Trust fund to such charity or
charities, or for such charitable purposes
as the Trustees shall in their absolute
discretion determine.
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		 The charity refurbished a community centre
within a squatter camp in Ennerdale,
Gauteng, South Africa during the year. In
addition refurbishment and maintenance
works were undertaken at a number of
orphanages in Gauteng province.
An annual feeding programme in two
camps continued during the year.
A number of donations were made for
charitable purposes in the UK.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees confirm that they have
complied with their duty under Section 17
of the Charities Act 2011to have due
regard to the guidance published by the
Charities Commission on public benefit.

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 Para 1.38
including program related
investment
Contribution made by Para 1.38
volunteers
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 Fundraising – a total of £ 94,476 was
raised from supporters / volunteers during
the year.
Donations and costs were paid out totalling
£ 87,890 during the year.
During the year a community centre within
a squatter camp in Ennerdale, Gauteng
province South Africa was completely
refurbished and a provided with a secure
compound. This has allowed feeding
programmes, community social support
and church services to take place within
the community. A safe haven within the
camp has therefore been provided.
In addition refurbishment of a number of
orphanages and feeding programmes have
taken place within Gauteng province,
providing their communities with a vital
lifeline.

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 Review has been undertaken and the
trustees are satisfied current cash reserves
and donations during the coming year will
enable the foundation to achieve its aims in
the 2025/26 financial year.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Reserve funding levels have been agreed
by the trustees to ensure that the
foundation is able to achieve its goals
during each upcoming financial year.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £15,000
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 Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
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 CIO
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 Trustees are all volunteers and are
selected by agreement amongst all existing
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		 Para 1.51
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
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name The Footprints Foundation
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charity number 1125419
Charity’s principal address 37 St George’s Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 3DU

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
Robert Holt Chair
Angela Burnett Trustee
Diana Green Trustee
John Keyes Trustee
Zac Cosgrove Trustee
Luke Drew Trustee

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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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)

Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)		 Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)		 Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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 trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Signature(s)
Full name(s) Full name(s)Robert Holt
Position (eg Secretary, Chair
Chair, etc)
Date30 January 2026 30 January 2026

THE FOOTPRINTS FOUNDATION

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

5 APRIL 2025

Charity Number 1125419

THE FOOTPRINTS FOUNDATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

the charity for the year ended 5 April 2025.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered charity name The Footprints Foundation Charity Registration number 1125419 Registered office 37 St George’s Road Cheltenham GL50 3DU

The Trustees

The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows:

Mr Robert Holt Ms Angela Burnett Ms Diana Green Mr John Keyes Mr Zac Cosgrove Mr Luke Drew

Structure, Governance and Management

The charity maintains accounting records and reconciles the bank for the trust. The trustees consider the most effective use of its funds, held for the benefit of the trust and ensure that the best returns are made whilst the capital is not actively employed. The charity adopts a policy in respect of expenses only incurred in relation to duties carried out by the trustees and others in respect of trust affairs. The trustees meet on a regular basis, with minutes taken of the meeting to record matters discussed and decisions made. An annual financial review meeting is held, where the accounts, annual return and annual report are discussed. The charity reassesses its purpose and achievements each year.

During the year the trustee Mr John Keyes incurred expenditure of £1,100 (2024: £2,065) on behalf of the charity. This amount was reimbursed in full to the trustee. All receipts and documentation are retained by the charity.

Objectives and Activities

The charity undertakes to raise money through charitable donations and fundraising activities. The income of the trust is then applied to such charity or charities for such charitable purpose or purposes as the trustees shall, from time to time in their absolute discretion determine, in line with their governing document.

The charity aims to tackle the problems and issues facing disadvantaged and elderly people, and those people with significant health issues. The aim is to support these people during the most trying periods of their lives and help give them the strength and confidence to enjoy a fulfilled life. The support is offered not solely through financial support but also through volunteering and hands-on help.

The charity considers all requests for funding. Applications for assistance are made in writing to the charity and all requests are reviewed by the Trustees to determine actions to be undertaken.

Achievements and Performance

the previous year (£155k).

Donations amounting to £2,463 were made during the year, to the following donees

£150 Helga Lewis £100 Wellie Hurbert £2,213 Meadowlands Academy Soweto

The Footprints Foundation started volunteering programs in South Africa in 2007 and have taken volunteers back every year since then with the exception of 2020-21 when, due to COVID-19 no project was undertaken.

In the year we built a security wall and refurbished the community centre in Ennerdale,

Gauteng, South Africa. The project used local labour to undertake all the initial building works. A team of volunteers from the UK completed all internal and external finishes, including new doors, windows and classrooms.

In addition, refurbishment works were carried out at three other orphanages as well as minor maintenance works at other orphanages.

We continued with our ophthalmic volunteer team from the UK who carried out in excess of 500 eye tests supplying spectacles to all participants. This scheme is of significant impact to the local community mostly who have never been assessed for spectacles.

Our annual feeding program in two squatter camps continues to feed several thousand children.

Financial Review

The balance sheet shows a bank balance of £28,166

Plans for Future Periods

The charity will continue with its South Africa projects, offering support to orphanages through funding and its volunteering programme, as well as supporting a number of other projects.

In addition, the charity will consider all funding requests from worthy causes and apply its funds at the trustee’s discretion.

Signed on behalf of all trustees

Robert Holt OBE 22 January 2026

1125419
The Footprints Foundation
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Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Restricted Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
to the nearest
£		 to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
DONATIONS 94,026 - - - 94,026 155,610
BANK INTEREST RECEIVED 450 - - - 450 213
HMRC INCOME - - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 (Gross income for
AR)94,476		 - - - 94,476 155,823
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
ORPHANAGE IN SOUTH AFRICA
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Sub total -
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Total receipts
94,476
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94,476
155,823
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A3 Payments
DONATIONS PAID 2,213 - - - 2,213 2,570
JUST GIVING EXPENSES 305 - - - 305 562
WEBSITE COSTS 492 - - - 492 317
ADVERTISING AND MARKETING 450 - - - 450 -
CONSULTANCY AND COMMISSION - - - - - -
BANK AND CREDIT CARD CHARGES 1,250 - - - 1,250 1,713
ACCOUNTANCY 828 552
TRUSTEE EXPENSES 1,100 1,500
SOUTH AFRICA PROJECT 70,423 140,548
FOOTBALL COSTS 735 437
FUNDRAISING COSTS 9,444 8,430
SUNDRY COSTS - - - - - 32
STORAGE COSTS 650 - - - 650 6,025
EXCHANGE RATE DIFFERENCE - - - - - -
**Sub total ** 87,890 - - - 87,890 162,686
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
ORPHANAGE IN SOUTH AFRICA
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Sub total -
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Total payments
87,890
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87,890
162,686
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Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end		 6,586
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- 6,586
- 6,863
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21,580
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21,580
28,443
28,166
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21,580
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

30/01/2026

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
Categories funds
funds
funds
Details
to nearest £
to nearest £
to nearest £
B1 Cash funds 16,713
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11,453
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28,166
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Endowment
BANK CURRENT ACCOUNT
BANK DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
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funds
funds
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
to nearest £
Details
B2 Other monetary assets -
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charity’s own use
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asset belongs
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B5 Liabilities		 liability relates
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approval
Print Name
Signature
Details
30/01/2026
Robert Holt
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

30/01/2026

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of The Footprints Foundation

On accounts for the year 5 April 2025 Charity no 1125419 ended (if any) Set out on pages (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 DD / MM / YYYY .

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:

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.

Signed: Date: 30/01/2026 ~~[~~ Name: Peter David Mawby Smith ~~Ps~~ Relevant professional ACMA qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: 2 Hazel Way

Fetcham, Leatherhead

Surrey, KT22 9QD

Section B Disclosure ~~ee~~ 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