Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 05 April 2020 Period start date To 04 April 2021 Period end date Charity name: Homeopathy in Africa Charity registration number: 1125981
Objectives and Activities
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SORP
reference
1- The relief and prevention of sickness in
Para 1.17
Summary of the purposes of various parts of Africa, in particular Ghana,
the charity as set out in its West Africa, through the promotion of
governing document homeopathy, working in partnership with
local community developments and
initiatives.
2- Community health education in conjunction
with local health workers and practices.
3- Support in the development of homeopathic
education and vocational training facilities in
Africa, together with local partners.
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| Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 05 April 2020 Period start date To 04 April 2021 Period end date Charity name: Homeopathy in Africa Charity registration number: 1125981 Objectives and Activities |
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 05 April 2020 Period start date To 04 April 2021 Period end date Charity name: Homeopathy in Africa Charity registration number: 1125981 Objectives and Activities |
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 05 April 2020 Period start date To 04 April 2021 Period end date Charity name: Homeopathy in Africa Charity registration number: 1125981 Objectives and Activities |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 1- The relief and prevention of sickness in various parts of Africa, in particular Ghana, West Africa, through the promotion of homeopathy, working in partnership with local community developments and initiatives. 2- Community health education in conjunction with local health workers and practices. 3- Support in the development of homeopathic education and vocational training facilities in Africa, together with local partners. |
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| 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 |
We practice in various areas in Ghana: In theVolta Region, we support homeopathic training for the Hope Homeopathic Study Group by facilitating webinars and clinics and face-to- face teaching offered by GHP team members and volunteer homeopaths. This is in a very rural part of the Volta region. We are working in partnership with a Ghanaian partner. It is Ghanaian owned. InKumasi City, we support the Kumasi Homeopathy Students. The training involves facilitating webinars and web-based tutorials as well as face-to-face teaching offered by GHP team members and volunteer homeopaths. It is Ghanaian owned. InTema district (Outer Accra), using the same model as above we support clinic and training there. Again, we work with a Ghanaian partner. It is Ghanaian owned. InKasoa district (Outer Accra), using the same model as above we support clinic and training there. We coordinate diploma training there, for students from across all regions. This is face-to-face training with GHP volunteers and other members of the homeopathic profession. We work with a Ghanaian partner. It is Ghanaian owned. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Para 1.18 | We have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charities Commission on public benefit. |
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After due consideration of the reported
Para 1.38 needs, endorsed by trusted contacts, grants
Policy on grant making
are made to facilitate improvements to
buildings used as clinics or to help with the
furtherance of education of merited
students.
Para 1.38 The charity has no investments.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38 VOLUNTEERS
Contribution made by Under normal circumstances, volunteers
volunteers would visit the various local clinics, bringing
learning in both directions of clinical
example and teaching.
The charity is able to offer financial
assistance, which usually more than covers
the volunteer's airfare.
This has really helped facilitate volunteers
to visit, thus increasing the numbers going.
They are fully inducted and supported as
much as they require, while they are there.
Other
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Achievements and Performance
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| 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 |
The charity operates in a number of centres in Ghana. VOLTA REGION Hope Homeopathy Healthcare Clinic and College (Mafi Kumase) The clinic has flourished and treats many local people. The clinic building in the Volta region (Mafi Kumasi) was completed with HiA financial support in the past. A further building has now been completed (2020), funded entirely by HiA. This comprises another consultation/training room, a library, a dispensary and two rooms for volunteers to stay in, on the first floor. Diploma students from the various training centres can attend clinic and teacher training in Volta, re-enforcing bonds between centres and encouraging the development of Ghanaian directed training initiatives. The first level certificate course has run annually for the last 4 years with new graduates completing this year (2020) KUMASI CITY The present undergraduate Diploma students will move into their final year of training in 2021 when they compete this 3rd year training (2020). Another round of first level certificates were awarded, with basic homeopathic remedy kits gifted to each student. There have now been five rounds of training at this basic certificate level. TEMA (OUTER ACCRA) Rest Homeopathy Clinic and Training Centre The clinic continues to flourish, run by local practitioners and students, and treats local people. The undergraduate diploma students all come together to train on their diploma course with the other three branches. The first level certificate course has now completed for the third time. Due to Covid, the next course started in January 2021 and is being taught locally with one international webinar a month. KASOA DISTRICT (OUTER ACCRA) Insight Homeopathy Clinic and Training Centre The diploma course takes place in Kasoa with all the students travelling monthly for a weekend of training. Students also receive weekly webinars via the internet. The first level certificate course has run for three years with another cohort completed during 2020. |
The Diploma course The Diploma course is designed as monthly face-toface training with GHP volunteers and other members of the homeopathic profession. Other training happens weekly via the internet. Regional clinics The regional clinics also reach out to their local communities and offer out-reach clinics which provide essential care. Some of these communities would not have any access to healthcare without travelling long distances to hospitals and other medical outlets. The clinics also offer learning for students to sit in as part of their clinical practice. During Oct/Nov 2020, the course co-ordinator and one volunteer managed to visit areas of activity. ========================================= Certificate Course in The Congo (DRC) and Kenya Certificate courses commenced during 2020 in both Kenya and DRC. The Certificate course teaches students the elementary concepts of homeopathy and properties of remedies and will allow them to treat only close relatives with ‘first aid’ remedies.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The Charity has applied for accreditation for its courses from UK’s Society of Homeopaths. Course objectives and up-dated curriculum are being produced to achieve the above target. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | The charity has no investments. |
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Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charities financial position may be regarded as healthy. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | With the knowledge of estimates of potential amounts of expenditure, the charity holds with sufficient funds to operate for at least 12 months, with an exceptional contingency reserve. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £4,000.00 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Loss of our main benefactor would have a severe adverse effect on the charity’s ability to continue. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Charities funding is in the main through personal donations. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Misfortune affecting principal benefactor and / or Course Co-ordinator. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution adopted on 18th May 2008 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | By Association |
| 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 | Potential trustees are recommended to the trustees by other trustees or those associated with the charity. Candidates fill in an application form and submit a CV, which are considered by all before the appointment. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | HOMEOPATHY IN AFRICA |
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| Other name the charity uses | GHANA HOMEOPATHY PROJECT |
| Registered charity number | 1125981 |
| Charity’s principal address | Foxgloves, The Ridge LITTLE BADDOW Essex CM3 4SA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body)
Office (if Dates acted if not
Trustee name entitled to appoint trustee (if
any) for whole year
any)
1 Olga LAWRENCE-JONES Chair
2 Soroush EBRAHIMI-GHAJAR Treasurer
3 Jocelyn JONES Trustee
4 Moira HOUSTON Trustee
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– 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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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
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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| Soroush EBRAHIMI-GHAJAR | |
Hon. Treasurer |
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. HcAmeopathy in Africa Charity Number.. 1125981 Governing document CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 18 MAY 2008 Area of benefit AFRICAAND GHANA Charitable objects THE RELIEF AND PRÉVENTION OF SICKNESS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF AFRICA AND GHANA IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF HOMEOPATHY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTS AND INITIATIVES COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL HEALTH WORKERS AND PRACTICES SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOMEOPATHIC EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING FACILITIES IN AFRICA TOGETHER WITH LOCAL PARTNERS Classification EDUCATION I TRAINING THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVES Income & Expenditure 2021 2020 Income Donations '. Fund Raising Loan refunds Interest received 40545.00 461.58 40rx),00 46.60 30.170.45 363.66 Total Income 45,053.18 30.534.11 Expenditure '.Medicines I storage 15hipping 'SupDort costs 'Teaching fees .Training costs Cllnic Build Travel & Subsistence Printing, postage and stationery ..Publicity (Previous Web SuppK>rtl Miscellaneous 13791.58 1000.00 120(X) 1,007.08 4,751.14 13,000. 1,385.97 6,496.61 17.892.26 2321.50 5142.59 162.03 495.80 1690.28 107.24 1,954.89 ..Total expenditure 36.603.78 46,595.19 SurplusJlDeficit} 8,449.40 (16,061.081 Balance Sheet Bank current account Opening balance Movement Closinq balance 42531.04 8449.40 50980.44 58592.12 116,061.08) 42,531.04 SurplusllDeficit 8,449.40 116,061.08)
CHARITY COMMISSION i FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts SeGtion A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of i Homeopathy in Africa On accounts for the year 0410412021 ended Charity no . 1125981 (if any) Set out on pages rewicNI)èl LO In=liide tho pègt.. of 8ddilitsnal $hhcPt' I report to the trustees on my examination ofthe ccounts of the above charity I'the Trus1"} for the year ended O 41 o o loo£l. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charily's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the CharitiesAct 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b} of the Act. Independent he charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 dto examlner's statement undertake the examin led member of [insert name of odyl]. Delete I l if not applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination dis618.) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities AGt', or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and conlent of accounts set OLrt in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no olher rnalters in connection with Ihe examination to which attention should be drawn in this report 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. IER Oct 2018
Signed: Date: J2 Relevant professional qualification(sl or body I (if any}: Address: Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independenl examination of chariiy accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). IER Oct 2018