2022-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2022 Period start date To 31/12/2022 Period end date

Charity name: St Nicholas World Development Group

Charity registration number: 1125836

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The Charity is motvated by the Christan faith to promote human development and social justce in under developed countries by working with local charites, aid workers and indigenous people in these countries so that it can : 1] Promote sustainable development for the beneft of the local people by the relief of poverty and the improvements of the conditons of life in socially and disadvantaged communites. 2] Develop the capacity and skills of the socially and economically disadvantaged communites in the Developing World in such a way that they are able to identfy and help meet their needs and to partcipate more fully in society. 3] Relieve fnancial hardship, either generally or individually, of people living in the Developing World by making grants of money, for providing or paying for, items, services and facilites.
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 planning the following actvites for the public beneft, the Trustees have paid due regard to the Commission's public beneft guidance. 1]Feed My Lamb Community School in Uganda The school contnues to cater for 140 vulnerable children, 50 of whom were street children brought to Gweri in the district of Kabarole from Nuguru slum in Kampala fve years ago; and the remainder are from local child-headed families who would not otherwise receive any educaton. The stafng of the school comprises of 7 fully qualifed teachers who specialise in partcular

aspects of the curriculum whilst some of them also have whole school responsibilities, for example, Head Teacher and Director of Studies. There are also 2 Teaching Assistants to support the children's learning. The School Board includes a wide range of people from the local community who support the school; the School Administrator, Head Teacher and one other teacher. We continue to provide accomodation in two hostels for the remaining street children from Kampala and, at times, for those at risk from abuse in the local community. Claire Dorcus, Founder and Administrator, arranges Guardian support for the local orphan children. We provide food for the whole school community. We provide medical insurance so that children and staff can be safe in the knowledge that they will receive the care they need. This year it has been especially helpful during the Covid pandemic, providing regular testing and hospital isolation and care. Other items of provision include teacher salaries, learning materials, examination fees, clothing and toiletries. We have also continued to provide some funding for the development of the arable, animal and fish farming and the hairdressing and tailoring projects which provide food, education and employment. Pupils who have left the school and members of the local community are gaining experience and working towards the aim of being, at least, partially self sufficient. 2. Support for Trafcked Adults and Children in Albania - We support the urgent need for shelter, food and education for these people. Their plight has been more extreme during the effects of the Covid pandemic and the war in Ukraine. The new STEPS Project has provided new approaches of Advice and Referral; Economic Empowerment and Civic Education This work is co-ordinated by Sr Imelda of the Loreto Order. 3] Support for Trafcked Women and Children in

			Romania

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38		Policy on Grantmaking The Trustees of St Nicholas World Development Group are commited to organising the support needed to raise funds for the World Development Projects identfed by the members of St Nicholas Parish. All funding is transferred directly to the Projects and any expenses are kept to an absolute minimum. Each project chosen has to adhere to the following criteria : a] It should have close links with St Nicholas Parish. b] There should be close links to the Project Manager in the feld. c] There should be regular liaison between the Project Manager and the Trustees to ensure the best allocaton of funds. d] It should be possible to transfer money easily and at a minimum cost. e] Funds should go directly to the Project.
Policyb on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38		The Charity does not normally make investments.

Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	The Charity may seek the support of volunteers to assist with Charity events and actvites although due to Covid these have been very much restricted.
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	Many schools in Uganda have closed permanently due to lack of fnance as a result of the pandemic. It is a great achievement that Feed My Lamb School has managed to survive. Afer a further six month closure by the Ugandan Government, lastng untl January 2022, schools had to re-register to ofer clarity about educatonal provision in the country. We covered the cost of this as well as providing resources to support the new curriculum which the Government introduced at the beginning of the school year in January. Other extra funding was supplied for new uniforms made by their own tailoring project; the repair of desks and paintng of classrooms. Replacement of teachers became a big issue as over half of Feed My Lamb staf did not return for the re- opening and in additon some of the new teachers required extra support and training in the needs of our disadvantaged children. This has been done throughout the year by the Administrator of the school. Due to the war in Ukraine, the provision of maize was much depleted, the pound fell against the dollar and costs rocketed. What litle grain Feed My Lamb grew was ruined in the torrental rains. We sent extra funding to cover this shortall and this, along with their own eforts in producing eggs and milk, ensured the children were fed and healthy and able to learn. The country also became vulnerable to Ebola but fortunately, although the transport of goods was afected , the schools did not close untl December afer P7s examinatons.

We met the rising cost of medical insurance which continues to be a lifesaver for the children especially as Covid, malaria and influenza cases have been prevalent during the year. We were able to buy the land for Feed My Lamb when a dispute arose over the ownership of the area used for Vocational Education. If we had not done so the tailoring, hairdressing, carpentry and future projects would have been closed and unable to operate in the future. NGO status has been renewed and paid for. We shipped several boxes of books, shoes, clothes and toiletries for the children In Albania we have helped support new initiatives developed for trafficked and vulnerable children and adults. These include - counselling and therapy for at least 100 potential victims. 300 trafficked people intergrated into society. 20 women employed full time with fair wages. 200 young adults trained, employed with a regular income. Youth migration target areas reduced by 40%. At least 1,500 have participated in the programme and their economic situation has improved. In 2022 Mary Ward Loreto Albania has impacted and worked with 8,325 Beneficiaries in all programmes and direct services offered to trafficked, exploited and abused people. In Rumania we have supported the refugees from Ukraine with food and clothing.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	Despite the fnancial problems in the world, and in Uganda in partcular, St Nicholas World Development Group have help sustain the three Projects we are commited to throughout 2022.

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	Our usual fundraising actvites were curtailed throughout the year due to Covid restrictons. We appealed for funding through communicatng with the Parish, friends, relatons, social media and other regular donors and their support was incredibly generous. we therefore met our predicted fnancial targets. In September we held a Thank You Event which gave us the opportunity to show our appreciaton of our donors’ contnued support. We brought them up to date with the work of all three projects and discussed together future possible fund raising opportunites.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	Not applicable
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Despite being unable to raise a percentage of our funding through events, our appeals to donors and others resulted in us being able to meet all our funding commitments to our three Projects and allowed us to hold some extra reserve funds for 2023 .
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The Charity aims to maintain a small working reserve to ensure the Charity account does not fall into defcit. The Charity produces regular fnancial plans. The Charity aims to avoid building up large reserves. Wherever possible funding will be allocated to projects for planned or immediate donatons. However, due to the ongoing pandemic and uncertain future which may prevent our usual opportunites for fundraising and donatons, we felt keeping larger reserves was appropriate at

		this tme.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£17,921
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

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Planned Giving, Gif Aid, Trust Funding, Appeals
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	The Charity trustees have given consideraton to the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and satsfed themselves that systems or procedures are established in order to manage those risks. 1] The risk of third- party claim for loss arising from one of the Charity's fundraising events. The Charity transfers this risk by purchasing Public Liability Insurance annually to protect itself from potental fnancial liability. In 2022 the Charity purchased one-of insurance for the single event held and deferred purchasing the usual insurance whilst it is stll unable to run events. Any event will be held in line with government and Charity Commission guidelines and are risk- assessed. 2] The risk of reduced governance due to disrupton in Uganda The Coronavirus [COVID-19] pandemic; the 2022 Ebola outbreak and other restrictons mean that it will not be possible to conduct a Feed My Lamb monitoring inspecton in 2023. The Charity accepts the risk arising from the inability to

perform on-site inspections in 2023 and notes that this element of risk increases year on year while inspections are not possible. 3] The risk of failing to reach quorum for scheduled meetings. As the Charity operates with a small management team, there may be times when the Group are unable to achieve quorum for a scheduled governance meeting. If this were to occur, the available trustees will decide whether to proceed or defer the meeting depending on the urgency of the scheduled business. All meetings and decisions are minuted to ensure transparency. Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Consttuton
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Associaton
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 commitee of Trustees

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	All potental Trustees are initally members of the Management Commitee for a period of at least two years in order that they become familiar with the ethos, the work of the projects and the management of the Charity. Potental

		Trustees with specifc skills and experience may be appointed earlier. All Trustees are also requested to read the support and training materials provided by the Charity Commission.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The Charity has a Management Commitee comprised of 7 Trustees and 3 Members who all meet regularly throughout the year. Working partes may be set up to deal with partcular issues, for example, planning events, drawing up policies or applying for funding. Up to 24 volunteers may help with fundraising events.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	We work closely with members of St Nicholas Parish, families, friends and the local community; Sisters of the Loreto Order and Sisters of St Paul.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	ST NICHOLAS WORLD DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Other name the charity uses	ST NICHOLAS WDG
Registered charity number	1125836
Charity’s principal address	70 STATION ROAD SUTTON COLDFIELD WEST MIDLANDS B73 5LA

	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitle to appoint trustee(if any)
1	Maureen Hickey	Chair
2	Lesley Devlin	Secretary
3	Stephanie Prestage	Treasurer
4	Helen Middlemass	Publicity Ofcer
5	Peter Middlemass
6	Julie Bleasedale
7	Di Hitchcock

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– 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 wholeyear
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity	N/A
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects	N/A

Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser	Name	Address
Advisory	Professor Samuel Hickey	14 Deeping Avenue, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 8GB
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. half of the charity’s trustees Signature(s)

Full name(s)	Full name(s)	Maureen Hickey	Maureen Hickey	Stephanie Prestage
sition (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date January 31st 2023	Maureen Hickey		Chair

St Nicholas World Development Group (Reg. Charity 1125836) 2022 End of Year Accounts

	OPENING BALANCE	£ 29,042.90
		Income			Expenditure
	**Standing orders **	£ 12,490.20		Feed My Lamb School (FML)	£ 37,500.00
	Donations from Trust funds	£ 7,700.00		FML extra resources	£ 12,200.00
	**Donations **	£ 16,061.00		FML Medical Insurance	£ 2,700.00
	JustGiving ( donations + gift aid)	£ 981.92		**Albania **	£ 1,500.00
	**Easy Fundraising **	£ 100.90		Romania	£ 1,500.00
	**Amazon Smile **	£ 104.07		Shipping costs	£ 510.94
	**Events **	£ 1,298.77		**Banking Charges **	£ 28.00
	**Church Porch Box **	£ 148.75		**Insurance **	£ 66.00
	**Vouchers **	£ 20.00
	HMRC Gift Aid for 2021	£ 5,977.07
	**INCOME **	£ 44,882.68		**EXPENDITURE **	£ 56,004.94
				**FINAL BALANCE **	£ 17,920.64
	OPENING BALANCE + INCOME	£ 73,925.58		EXPENDITURE + FINAL BALANCE	£ 73,925.58

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