Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 05 April 2023 Period start date - To 04 April 2024 Period end date Charity name: Homeopathy in Africa Charity registration number: 1125981
Objectives and Activities
| Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 05 April 2023 Period start date - To 04 April 2024 Period end date Charity name: Homeopathy in Africa Charity registration number: 1125981 Objectives and Activities |
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 05 April 2023 Period start date - To 04 April 2024 Period end date Charity name: Homeopathy in Africa Charity registration number: 1125981 Objectives and Activities |
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 05 April 2023 Period start date - To 04 April 2024 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 |
The work of the GHP team has been more successful through the creation of visible and accountable yearly contracted roles among Ghanaians on the ground. Consequently, the work being done this year has been becoming better co-ordinated, more specific to actual needs and shared better on a team basis. Led by our General Coordinator, the GHP _Operational Team_with regular meetings for mutual support and shared concerns regarding project development. These personnel changes are included in the regularly updated reports distributed for all to view and reflect the ongoing administrative infrastructure of GHP and HiA since 2023; some in response to recommendations in the External Evaluation of early 2022. Much of our funding this year has been taken up with: 1.Building the GHP Operational Team for team members’role fees in 23-24. 2.For the Practitioner’s Grant Scheme (£1k per grad over 1-2years) for financial support to set-up in practice in which, so far, there has been success in theten new practitionerswho now have operational clinics or Outreach clinic arrangements in their locales. 3.To meet variousFunding Requestsfor services and necessary purchases/conference costs etc. in Ghana. |
| 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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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | After due consideration of the reported needs, endorsed by trusted contacts, grants are made to facilitate improvements to buildings used as clinics or to help with the furtherance of education of merited students. Also practice set-up grants have been provided to graduates who satisfy the charity’s criteria. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The charity has no investments. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | VOLUNTEERS The charity is able to offer financial assistance, to covers some of teaching volunteers’ expenses. In the past 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. These visits are extremely valuable to our newly graduated homeopaths. |
| Other | HiA Charity’s longer-term vision is to about working towards becoming a predominantly funding organisation that supports Ghana-based homeopathy, with the majority of graduate being self- sustaining in their practices now with the support of Homeopathic Education & Practitioners Association (HEPA) that was formed in July 2023. HEPA is run predominantly by existing and new Ghanaian homeopaths for the continuing professional development and (as well as providing help with legal registration etc.) benefit of all interested homeopaths in Ghana. |
HEPA is now also being recognised as a legal entity in Ghana (TMPC) with several student referrals recently being made to HEPA.
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 and Achievements against objectives set, |
Para 1.20 |
The homeopaths that were trained by the charity now operate in a number of areas in Ghana, namely, VOLTA REGION, KUMASI CITY, TEMA (OUTER ACCRA), and KASOA DISTRICT (OUTER ACCRA) through establishing their own or joint clinic. By providing low-cost health care to many, the graduated homeopaths are achieving one of the main goals of the charity. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 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 |
Para 1.22 | |
| 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 Co-ordinator. |
| Other |
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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Trustee name entitled to appoint trustee (if
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1 Jacqueline SMITH Chair
2 Soroush EBRAHIMI-GHAJAR Treasurer
3 Sian ALCOCK Trustee
4 Milan BIJELIC Trustee 23/01/2024
5 Bonsu BOATEN Trustee
6 Linda SHANNON 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
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Soroush EBRAHIMI-GHAJAR | |
Hon. Treasurer |
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Homeopathy in Africa Charity Number: 1125981 ,Governing document CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 18 MAY 2008 Area of benefit AFRICA AND GHANA Charitable objects THE RELIEF AND PREVENTION 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 CONJUN10N WITH LOCAL HEALTH WORKERS AND PRAcficES SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOMEOPATHIC EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING FACILITIES IN AFRICA TOGETHER WITH LOCAL PARTNERS , Classiflcatlon EDUCATION fTRAINING" THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVES Income & Expenditure 2024 2023 Income Donations IIXI,817.82 156.39 40500.LNJ Fund Raising Loan Refunds Interest recelved 569.54 1,945.20 1,119.43 5.00 39.35 Total Income 104,038.84 41,113.89 ' Expenditure Medlcines / storage / shipping Support costs Teaching fee5 Clinic Build ITravel & Subsistence Printing, postage and Stationery Publicity (previous Web support) Miscellaneous 513.90 5528.69 10550.00 212.13 13,452.90 18,550.00 14,329.43 1006.45 899.43 551.55 1.979.55 6263.42 'Total expenditure 49.211.31 24,626.14 , Surplus/lDeficltl 54,827.53 16,487.75 Balance Sheet Bank current account Openin8 balance Movement 57.988.44 54827.53 41,500.69 16,487.75 57.988.44 Closing balance 112815.97 ' Surplu511Deficit} 54,827.53 16,487.75
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl Homeopathy in Africa members of On accounts for the year 4th April 2024 ended Charity no 1125981 (if any) Set out on pages I report to the twstees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trust.) for the year ended 0410412024 Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of basis of report the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concems 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. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Slgned: Date: Name.. Relevant professional qualification(s) or body {if any): IER October 2018
Address: 5 Bower Farm, Bower Road Mersham, Ashford Kent TN25 6NW Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts" directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detsils of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018