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Multi Agency International Training & Support

Annual Report 2023-24 1[st] July 2023- 30[th] June 2024 Global Disability Training

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MAITS – Improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities worldwide through the transfer of knowledge and skills

Contents

Contents
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Chairperson’s welcome 1
Message from our director of operations 2
Our story so far – The context 3
Key achievements 2023-24 – Our impact 5
Purposes and aims – Who we are 7
Vision 7
Mission 7
Strategic aims 8
Where we have worked 8
Our packages and programmes 9
Appropriate Paper Based Technology 9
Community Health Worker Empowerment Programme 10
Working with Infants with Feeding Diffculties 17
Other MAITS Services 17
Skill-matching and Small Grants scheme 17
Production of training resources 18
Success Stories 19
Theory of change – What we do 20
How our activities deliver public beneft 21
Financial review 23
Future plans – 2024-25 23
Structure, governance and management 24
How MAITS represents value for money 27
Responsibilities of management committee 29
MAITS’ fnancial activities 30
How you can support MAITS’ work 42

It is with immense pride and honour that I present the MAITS Annual Report for the year 2023-24.

According to the latest data from UNICEF, children with disabilities face significant disparities compared to their peers. They are:

• 24% less likely to receive early stimulation and responsive care, often due to poverty, stigma, exclusion, and increased vulnerability to violence, abuse, and neglect.

Meheen Dalamal

CHAIR OF MAITS TRUST BOARD

• 42% less likely to have foundational reading and numeracy skills, facing barriers such as inaccessible schools and a lack of appropriate learning materials.

children with disabilities receive the care, education, and opportunities they deserve.

Since MAITS’ founding in 2008, we have been steadfast in our mission to realise the rights of children with disabilities, working in alignment with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and contributing to Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4, and 8. Our focus remains on promoting health and wellbeing, access to education, and the social inclusion of children with disabilities.

To date, MAITS has made an impact across 23 countries, with over 7,675 individuals trained, benefitting approximately 1.4 million children with disabilities and their families. This progress is thanks to our collaborations with 79 partner organisations and the dedication of our 284 trainers, which include Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Creative Arts Therapists, Special Educators, Nurses, and Psychologists. Of these, 102 trainers come from low- and middle-income countries, and we are working to increase that number to build even stronger local capacity. Additionally, we have 22 Master Trainers, 32 Basic Level Trainers, and 83 individuals currently under training across six countries.

This year’s achievements would not be possible without the unwavering dedication of our volunteers, staff, and supporters. On behalf of the Board, | extend a heartfelt thank you to all involved, with special gratitude to our donors who share our vision of improving the lives of children with disabilities.

With gratitude,

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I am pleased to share the impactful strides MAITS has taken in the past year, thanks to our dedicated colleagues, volunteers, and partners. Despite global challenges, our commitment to creating positive change for children with disabilities remains unwavering.

Sadia Mirza DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS,

MAITS

In low-income countries, where families often lack access to crucial information There are approximately 1 billion people in the world living with a disability, with almost 240 million of these being children (UNICEF 2021). Eighty percent of people with disabilities live in developing countries, where there are fewer skilled staff to support them. In these low-income settings, families often lack access to crucial information and services, leaving children with disabilities facing severe health outcomes.

climate change, MAITS has successfully adapted its training packages to meet evolving needs on the ground. Since our inception in 2009, we have trained 7,675 individuals in over 23 countries, positively impacting approximately 1.4 million children with disabilities and their families.

MAITS’ roster has grown to include 284 trainers, with the majority being Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Creative Arts Therapists, Special Educators, Nurses, and Psychologists.

Small grants continue to play a vital role in facilitating our work. Since 2011, MAITS has awarded 197 grants to support training in rehabilitation and special education settings. In 2023/2024, we awarded eight new small grants to support training sessions in Zambia, Kenya, Burundi, and Nepal, and an additional five small grants to enable trainers from Uganda, Pakistan, Nepal, and the UK to participate in further training.

I extend my deepest gratitude to our delivery partners, trainers, donors, and supporters, especially the ZVM Rangoonwala Foundation, for their unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities. A special note of appreciation goes to our dedicated team members—Miranda Millan, Faryal Khan, Jenny Simpson, and Melody

Through local action, we are achieving global change, and your continued support is instrumental in creating a world where all children can thrive.

With thanks,

Sadia Mirza

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THE CONTEXT

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Our Story so far...

MAITS released its training package on supporting

programme at Nathan Ebanks, Jamaica which resulted in the development of our training manual for Community Health Workers.

MAITS was established and registered as a UK Charity 2008 in December 2008 as the result of a trip by one of the founding members, Niels Chapman, to Pakistan. He visited special needs schools and rehabilitation centres in Karachi, Pakistan to understand the need for professional training on disability in low resource settings.

First multi-disciplinary team of MAITS professionals trained 2009 30 Speech and Language Therapists from Komo Centre and Entebbe Welfare School, Uganda. MAITS hired its first clinician onto the team in addition to the highly experienced volunteer clinicians and educators that we work with.

MAITS conducted training visits to Sadhana Village, India to start 2010 compiling its very first training manual for community workers, caregivers and parents of children with special needs. A multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians wrote the programme.

2015

The launch of our online platform for trainers and organisations to register with MAITS which allows us to match people looking for training with professionals who can provide tailored courses to match their training needs.

We also partnered with the Nathan Ebanks Foundation in Jamaica to train over 150 professionals working with children with developmental disabilities.

Annabel Heathcoat-Amory joined the board as a trustee

2011

2014

Biggest overseas training trip by a team of 11 clinicians delivered trainings at four major special needs institutes and centres in India. The team of volunteer speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapist and special needs teachers directly trained 168 disability professionals in India benefitting over 480 individuals.

MAITS started working on training for babies struggling to feed because of an underlying disability or premature birth. This resulted in the development of our life-saving training

Olivia Donnelly joined the board as a trustee.

2012 t" a 4 MAITS launched its very first training manual for caregivers to work with children with developmental disabilities.

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MAITS started providing APT (Appropriate PaperBased Technology) training on how to make therapy equipment out of paper and cardboard in Bangladesh. The team trained 29 professionals, representing nine different organisations in Chittagong. Since, the team has been again in 2014, 2016, 2018 and again in 2019 to continue their APT training in Bangladesh

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2023

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We had the sixth return visit by Art Therapists to Zambia Therapeutic Art Centre taking the total number of beneficiaries of this training programme to 697. MAITS wins first external funding by pitching at

In 2024, MAITS launched a new website to enhance interaction with stakeholders and showcase the our collaborative achievements. The revamped site reflects MAITS’ commitment to accessibility, transparency, and fostering stronger connections with its global community.

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Three MAITS volunteers were awarded the Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award for their voluntary work

O’Grady were three of only six people who received this award for their outstanding volunteer work for those with special educational needs and disabilities.

The project we partnered with the Nathan Ebanks Foundation to run in Jamaica won a merit award at the World Cerebral Palsy Awards!

We ran 17 small training programmes in response to locally developed requests. We launched our infant feeding programme as a Train the Trainer programme in Rwanda where our trainers and their new trainees ensured that we exceeded our target and trained 94 local professionals. This was funded by The Funding Network.

2022

MAITS has launched its inaugural video resource to enhance the Community Health Worker Empowerment Programme. This video provides fundamental life skills techniques tailored for parents and caregivers of children who may be experiencing delayed or different developmentalp trajectories.y The video is openly accessible on YouTube, presented in two languages to ensure widespread availability and inclusivity.

Our long-term Chair Asif Rangoonwala stepped down from the board after 10 years’ of dedicated service. Meheen Dalamal was elected the new Chair, Annabel Heathcoat-Amory was elected Vice Chair and we recruited a Treasurer, Stuart Robertson.

2019

MAITS expanded its team after having secured funding for a Project Coordinator and a Fundraiser from The Funding Network and the Fore, with a contribution from the Big Lottery.

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MAITS signed a 3-year partnership with CareTech Foundation to continue rolling out the CHW Empowerment Programme in Bangladesh and Pakistan - until 2024.

2020

MAITS launched it’s hybrid model of Training of the Trainer programme in five focus countries – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Uganda.

Established online training programme by adopting the Caring for/ Working with children with neuro developmental disabilities to keep reaching out to marginalised families during pandemic.

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OUR IMPACT

Key Achievements 2023-24

Uganda

A heartfelt thank you to the MAITS trainers from Kyaninga Child Development Centre, Uganda, for their exceptional work in training the therapists at AGH Burundi. They delivered training on the MAITS Community Health Worker Empowerment Programme. Therapists from eight disability organisations participated, gaining valuable knowledge and skills to improve care for children with disabilities in their communities.

Burundi

13 PARTNER ORGANISATIONS IN EIGHT DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

The eight-day training on childhood disability management, held in February 2024 in Bujumbura, combined theory and practical sessions led by experts from Uganda and Burundi. Despite minor challenges like power outages and payment logistics, the programme was successful, equipping 15 trainees with skills to benefit 300 children and families within a year. Participants appreciated the training, highlighted its impact, and recommended further sessions with practical case studies to integrate disability support into routine healthcare.

296 PEOPLE TRAINED

5,340 CHILDREN WITH DISABILTIES AND THEIR FAMILIES REACHED

Zambia

Art therapists Lesley Hill and Nicola Kennell were awarded grants of £1500 and £800 respectively to provide training to 46 trainees in Zambia in February 2024. They are providing additional training to youth mental health champions, who have already received foundational training, and launching a monthly online mentoring programme for the youth mental health champions engaged in the ‘Art Beyond Schools’ project. The training focused on the inclusion of people with special needs and sensory impairments in the therapeutic art interventions that the youth champions are engaged in.

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Nepal

MAITS funded an APT training trip to Nepal for trainers Heather and Alan Angilley through our grants scheme. Along with 8 assistant trainers, they trained 22 individuals from 8 organisations in Kathmandu at Sundardhoka Saathi Sewa (SDSS). The six-day training covered the production, assembly, and finishing of stools, special chairs, standing frames, wedges, and toys. MAITS also funded the return of four therapists and one carpenter from ACELP, Karachi, who had attended the basic APT training in Nepal in October 2022, to participate in the Train the Trainer course in April 2024 at SDSS.

India

MAITS Master Trainer Shabnam Rangwala attended a regional partners meeting for the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) in Delhi, where she engaged with professionals in the development sector focused on nutrition and child health in India.

Pakistan

MAITS has trained 10 in-country trainers, all qualified professional therapists, to upscale Community Health Workers (CHWs) who support families of children with disabilities. Through these trainers, 89 CHWs have been trained, each working with 3 to 5 families, to teach basic life skills and early intervention techniques to children with special needs. This initiative is expected to reach up to 890 families this year, significantly improving the quality of life for both the children and their families.

Bangladesh

We collected data on children’s ability to manage Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) like toileting, brushing teeth, and bathing independently. By the fourth visit from a CHW, there was a significant shift: fewer parents reported their child as unable to manage, and more noted progress in trying, sometimes managing, or often managing these tasks. Monitoring results from CHWs trained in July 2023 highlight incredible improvements, including school attendance increasing from 6% to 50%, independent eating/drinking from 21% to 63%, and toileting management from 12% to 75%.

Kenya

MAITS achieved significant progress in Kenya through advanced training led by Cath Barton and Ruth Stevens. The programme trained 24 participants, including 21 therapists and 3 APT technicians, focusing on managing children with Cerebral Palsy and using assistive paper-based technology (APT). Held at Joytown School and the Njoro APT workshop, the training included practical assessments of 12 children, with 7 measured for APT devices. This initiative enhanced local professionals’ skills and strengthened support for children with disabilities in the community.

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The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and

PURPOSES & AIMS

Who we are

MAITS is an international disability charity working in low-resource settings around the world. Children born with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism and/or learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do. Our work involves developing the skills of those who support children with disabilities. Meeting the health, developmental and educational needs of children with special needs is a challenge in any setting but particularly for children living in low-income countries, where families often have no access to information, guidance or specialist services.

The mainstay of MAITS’ work involves skilling community-based children and family services on meeting the needs of babies and children, by working through their caregivers. We have a network of partner organisations in Asia and Africa. The specialist disability staff from local partner organisations deliver MAITS training packages to front line health workers, teachers and community workers who in turn skill up families and caregivers. These packages are delivered following a ‘Training of Trainer’ model for capacity building. We also facilitate bespoke CPD training to healthcare and education staff on topics related to disability and mental health, which is delivered by professionals under our Small Grants Scheme.

All training is provided free of charge. MAITS helps to facilitate the training and provides grants to cover costs.

Vision

Mission

We envision a world in which children born with disabilities are able to access the health, development and education support they need to achieve their full potential.

To improve the life expectancy and quality of life of individuals born with disabilities, and the quality of life of their families, by improving access to appropriate child health, development and education support in low-resource areas of the world.

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Strategic aims

To improve the lives of children born with disabilities in places with limited or no access to specialist child health, development and education services. We do this by strengthening the skills of the local health and education workforce, caregivers and families in how to support babies and children to survive and thrive.

Our work directly contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4, 8 and 17[1] – marginalise the importance of health and wellbeing for all, access to education and promoting the social inclusion of persons with disabilities. We work through qualified healthcare practitioners with specialist skills in working with babies and children with neurodevelopmental conditions. Our trainers provide in-country training as well as remote training support where needed.

SDG 3 = End preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, SDG 4 = guaranteeing equal and accessible education, SDG 8 = Promoting inclusive economic growth and employment. Sustainable Development Goals (who.int).

Where we have worked

We have worked in 23 countries, with a current focus on South Asia and Africa for our longer-term Training of Trainer (ToT) programmes.

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Although we have worked in 23 countries, for the last 3 years we have our efforts on projects in Asia and Africa, rolling out our Community Health Worker (CHW) Empowerment Programme and Appropriate Paper Based Technology. This year, we expanded our programme to Burundi.

For our Small Grants programmes, MAITS does not restrict the geographical areas in which training is delivered, enabling skill-sharing with those serving marginalised populations in any part of the globe.

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Our Packages and Programmes

MAITS is prioritising Training of Trainer programmes to empower communities to develop skills and drive programmes based on our training packages.

APPROPRIATE PAPER BASED TECHNOLOGY

on Appropriate Paper-Based Technology (APT). This included organising a return visit by trainers and trainees, further enhancing their expertise.

The impact of APT training at ACELP, one of our key regional partner organisations, has been significant and transformative. Previously dependent on expensive and heavy wood and laminate materials, ACELP has shifted to using APT techniques to craft therapy equipment and educational tools. Since attending the basic APT training such as Cerebral Palsy chairs, standing frames, and rotating disc puzzles in various shapes.

materials tailored for children with disabilities. Initially, this training was provided to 6-8 colleagues, including teachers and therapists, and 10-12 special needs children have already begun receiving APT-based support under supervision. MAITS in partnership with ACELP has plans to extend this training to other organisations across Pakistan, including both urban and rural areas.

Annually, ACELP estimates that 25-40 clients will benefit from APT, with these numbers expected to grow as the programme continues. The ongoing production of custom-made equipment at ACELP serves not only the children in their care but also fulfils orders from other organisations. Their commitment to improving facilities and enhancing the capabilities of families with special needs children remains unwavering.

In April 2024, MAITS funded an APT training trip to Nepal for trainers Heather and Alan Angilley through our grants scheme. Along with 8 assistant trainers, they trained 22 individuals from 8 organisations in Kathmandu at Sundardhoka Saathi Sewa (SDSS). The six-day training covered the production, assembly, and finishing of stools, special chairs, standing frames, wedges, and toys.

MAITS also funded the return of four therapists and one carpenter from ACELP, Karachi, who had attended the basic APT training in Nepal in October 2022, to participate in the Train the Trainer course in April 2024 at SDSS.

Here is an excerpt from a testimonial by trainer Nazia about her experience:

“APT (Appropriate Paper-based Technology) is an amazing technology that recycles paper into useful therapeutic materials for children with special needs. After attending the basic APT course in October 2022 in Nepal, I completed the Training of the Trainer course in April 2024. Thanks to MAITS (Multi-Agency International Training and Support) for facilitating this wonderful training to serve the underserved. MAITS is doing amazing work

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globally to empower families of children with special needs. Thanks to ACELP for always encouraging continuous development projects and training for better care for children.

The experience during this training was nothing short of amazing. Having 8-10 different organisations come together to share multiple ideas and thoughts was indeed a great learning experience.

The most satisfying moment in the training was seeing the big smile on the children’s faces after they were comfortably positioned in their respective chairs and standing frames.

The most important thing I realised during this Training of the Trainer Course is that you learn more as a trainer/ teacher than as a student.”

We have robust processes to ensure the quality of our programmes are maintained as they are rolled out.

Potential trainers with the appropriate level of clinical expertise are trained on how to train others using the packages, through a combination of virtual and face-to-face learning. They are assessed throughout the process and only awarded certificates as MAITS trainers if they meet the criteria.

The roll-out of our programmes is facilitated by the organisations our trainers work for, who coordinate activities on the ground, release their staff to provide/attend the training and submit monitoring and evaluation data to us. MAITS provides overall co-ordination and pays for trainer and local costs. SUPPORT FOR DISABLED CHILDREN THROUGH THE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (CHW) EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME

According to UNICEF, 1 in 10 children worldwide have a disability, the majority of whom live in developing countries where there is a scarcity of services for them. In response to this, MAITS has developed a capacity-building programme for Community Health Workers (CHWs). It comprises a toolkit for Community Health Workers and other non-specialists working directly with families (Keyworkers’) to use with parents and caregivers, called ‘Caring for Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Guide for Parents living in low-resource settings.’ It helps parents to understand their child’s special needs and learn techniques to support the child’s health and development through the activities of everyday life. There is an accompanying ‘Keyworker’ training programme for those workers who will be using the parent package. The training is delivered by disability specialists trained by MAITS (MAITS Trainers).

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Our Community Health Worker Empowerment Programme targets hard-to-reach families who have limited access to specialist therapists and therapy centres, and who rely on the skill and dedication of community workers to enhance the lives of their children with disabilities and therefore that of the family as well. The programme has been certified by the CPD UK certification service, and is being rolled out in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Burundi and Uganda through local Trainers - local healthcare staff who have experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (e.g., Physios, OTs, Speech and Language Therapists) and have been through the MAITS ToT programme.

Keyworker training: Working with Children with Developmental Disabilities and their Caregivers

This is a 50 – 55 hours training programme equipping keyworkers who have little or no knowledge of developmental disability to provide basic guidance to families, using the MAITS Parent Guide.

The course aims to provide trainees with:

CHW Empowerment Programme – Pakistan

This year, MAITS has made significant progress in Pakistan through strategic partnerships and impactful training programmes. We have established a valuable collaboration with the University of Karachi (UoK), a prominent public institution known for its excellence in higher education and research. In February 2024, MAITS initiated a partnership with the Dean of the Education Department at UoK to integrate community-based rehabilitation into the curriculum for Special Education majors. This collaboration began with our expert Master Trainers conducting a curriculum review, followed by a successful week-long basic training in June 2024, which trained 16 individuals. This marks the first in a series of planned sessions under our memorandum of understanding.

In addition to UoK, MAITS has forged partnerships with IHRI, the Pakistan Memon Women’s Association, and

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communities, including Pashtuns and Balochs, who have historically faced limited access to support.

In Pakistan, MAITS has trained 10 in-country trainers, all qualified professional therapists, to upscale Community Health Workers (CHWs) who support families of children with disabilities. Through these trainers, 89 CHWs have been trained, each working with 3 to 5 families, to teach basic life skills and early intervention techniques to children with special needs. This initiative is expected to reach up to 890 families this year, significantly improving the quality of life for both the children and their families.

The data presented here includes a cohort of 12 CHWs trained at Marie Adelaide Laprosy Centre in March 2022. These efforts reflect MAITS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing education, rehabilitation, and community support across Pakistan, fostering inclusive growth and empowering individuals in marginalised communities.

improvement in how the parents report the child’s health in comparison to other children The percentage of children reported to be in poor health falls by 16.3% The percentage of children reported to be in good health rises by 8.3% There is a huge improvement in parents reporting their children being happy The percentage of children reported as being rarely happy falls by 25% to 0 The percentage of children reported as being mostly happy rises by 8.3% Likewise, there is a huge improvement in parents reporting their children participating in social activities The percentage of children reported as rarely participating falls by 23.3% The percentage of children reported as often participating rises by 16.6%

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CHW Empowerment Programme – India

MAITS Master Trainer Shabnam Rangwala attended a regional partners meeting for the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) in Delhi, where she engaged with professionals in the development sector focused on nutrition and child health in India. Despite being the only participant from a disability-focused organisation, Shabnam was able to introduce MAITS’ resources during group discussions. She highlighted the Feeding sparked interest among the attendees. maternal and child health programmes. Dr. Hemang, Child Health and Development Director CIFF, India, encouraged other CIFF partners to consider incorporating MAITS resources into their training initiatives.

CHW Empowerment Programme – Bangladesh

Founded in 1979, the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) remains a beacon of hope for persons and vocational training.

Based in Savar, Bangladesh, CRP continues to expand its impact through the Community Health Worker (CHW) Empowerment Project delivered by MAITS. In October 2022, 15 Special Educators received MAITS Level 1 at we received comprehensive data from 56 families, forming the basis of an insightful end-of-project report.

We collected data on how well children are able to manage in ADLs, which include essential tasks like toileting, brushing teeth, and bathing independently. A comparison of the graphs shows a significant reduction in the number of parents reporting that their child is unable to manage these ADLs by the time the CHW has conducted four visits. Conversely, there is a notable increase in the number of parents reporting that their child is trying to manage, sometimes managing, or often managing these tasks.

We have received all monitoring and evaluation forms from the CHWs trained in July 2023. The results are incredible:

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Furthermore:

Future plans

At our partner organisation, CRP Bangladesh, we currently have:

We are planning future trainings to develop some of our L2 Trainers at CRP, Bangladesh into L3 Master Trainers. This will enable them to train more therapists as L2 Trainers. It will also develop the team of trainers at CRP, Bangladesh and allow expertise to be disseminated to their subcentres around the country as well as at their main centre in Savar. Of particular note is the stark difference in how parents report their confidence in caring for their child. Many parents now feel more capable of helping their child grow and develop, and their overall outlook on caring for their child has improved markedly.

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A parent’s perspective on the impact of the training:

“I understand more now about my child’s condition. Now she can do so many tasks by herself. She is going to school more often. If we try, we can achieve. He is now toileting and brushing teeth independently. Next, I want him to learn to bathe independently. I learned I need to show him any task several times and let him practice.”

In July 2023, another 15 CHWs successfully completed Level 1 training, followed by additional cohorts in February and June 2024. This ongoing initiative underscores our commitment to empowering local healthcare providers with essential skills and knowledge.

In a significant stride, nine Level 2 Trainers attained certification this year, bolstering CRP’s training infrastructure. Presently, CRP boasts two Level 3 Master Trainers and thirteen Level 2 Trainers, who collectively trained forty-five CHWs in 2024. This effort has directly benefited 900 families, affirming our dedication to fostering sustainable community health practices.

As we look to the future, our focus will remain on expanding the reach of our training programs and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the CHW project. Plans are underway to introduce advanced training modules that will enable CHWs to address more complex health issues within their communities. We are also exploring partnerships with local and international organisations to enhance resource availability and support systems for CHWs.

CHW Empowerment Programme – Burundi

focused on childhood disability management and was led by four rehabilitation experts from Uganda and Burundi. Combining theoretical and practical sessions, participants were trained on child development, disability support, and community-based care.

The training faced a few minor challenges, including power cuts that hindered the projection of presentation slides, limiting the information available to participants. Additionally, there were logistical issues in managing

Despite these challenges, the training was successful and well-received. The 15 trainees from AGH, including clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, and health promotion technicians, are expected to benefit 300 children and families within one year. Participants gained valuable knowledge and skills, which they plan to integrate into their practices. The training concluded with assessments and certificate presentations, and participants made recommendations for more sessions, practical case studies, and integrating disability support into routine healthcare activities. The positive reception and active participation underscore the training’s significant impact on improving care for children with disabilities in the community.

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WORKING WITH INFANTS WITH FEEDING DIFFICULTIES

One million babies are born every year with a disability which is often associated with premature birth. All of these babies will need support with breastfeeding. In developing countries, 50% of babies born at 32 weeks die due to lack of support, including support to breastfeed.

and improve their quality of life. Previous pilots of our package in Malawi, Uganda and Sri Lanka achieved a significant increase in breastfeeding on the first day of birth, significant increases in exclusive breastfeeding on discharge from the neonatal unit and a reduction in mortality. Using our technique can mean the difference between life and death.

This is very hands-on training and needs to be delivered face-to-face. MAITS Trainers in Rwanda have been continuing to train staff on the ground using the MAITS infant feeding resources. One trainer (a senior nurse) explained that the MAITS Guide for Working with Infants with Feeding Difficulties has been adopted and integrated in the clinical and training protocol for staff at the Paediatric Development Clinic (PDC). Two of the trainers reported that the MAITS training had provided them with the knowledge, skills and confidence that enables them to train others as part of their day-to-day work. Our Master Trainers have been able to provide some support online using a case study model – watching videos of babies and meeting online with staff teams to discuss how they can support the mother and child.

Other MAITS Services

SKILL MATCHING AND SMALL GRANTS SCHEME

There are approximately 1 billion people in the world living with a disability. Almost 240 million of these are children (UNICEF 2021). Eighty percent of people with disabilities live in developing countries where there are fewer skilled staff to support them.

MAITS provides a skill-matching service whereby we match health and education professionals from all over the world who have specialist skills in disability and are offering to share their skills for free, with organisations in low-and-middle income countries who are seeking training in a specific topic. Training includes skills-sharing to mental health workers who support caregivers of children with disabilities as well as teaching clinical supervision skills to speech and language therapists. MAITS trainers aim to enhance existing services by training workers in new skills and upgrading their existing skills. We provide skill-matching both through direct contact with our existing pool of trainers and through our online matching service.

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MAITS provides small grants to enable training to take place. Since 2011, we have provided 197 grants to enable training for staff working in rehabilitation and special education settings in a range of topics. In 2023/2024 we provided 8 more small grants to provide trainings in Zambia, Kenya, Burundi and Nepal. MAITS offered further 5 small grants to attend trainings in Nepal and Burundi. The trainers from Uganda, Pakistan, Nepal and the UK received small grants.

In February 2024, MAITS facilitated an experiential training on therapeutic art for 26 individuals working with young people with neurodevelopmental challenges in Zambia’s Southern Province. Trainers Lesley Hill and Nicola Kennell trained Youth Champions from the Art Beyond Schools project in Livingstone and Kazungula. The training addressed neurodevelopmental challenges, stigma reduction, and the mental health impact of disabilities, with a focus on using art to promote agency and alleviate stress for both verbal and nonverbal youth. The interactive sessions, including role-playing, equipped participants with the skills and confidence to support children with various disabilities. Trainees reported significant gains and committed to ongoing mentoring to ensure sustainable practice.

PRODUCTION OF TRAINING RESOURCES

middle-income countries, MAITS has produced a range of materials to bridge this gap.

Our training packages have been accessed to date by individuals and organisations in over 40 countries around the world.

We have produced videos to accompany the CHW Empowerment Programme resources – to be used during training as well as with caregivers, accessible via smart phone or other suitable platforms depending on the context.

We have received endorsements for both the Infant Feeding programme, and the Guide for Parents on Caring for Children with Developmental Disabilities , both of which are included in the USAID Disability Resource Bank.

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SUCCESS STORIES

CASE STUDY 1: Ahmed, a resilient 7-year-old boy facing a multitude of challenges due to hearing loss, visual impairment, seizures, and behavioural issues stemming from meningitis. Despite these obstacles, Ahmed’s determination shines brightly.

Ahmed’s mother, committed to providing him with the best possible care, sought assistance not only from the free government hospital but also from a compassionate MAITS Community Health Worker (CHW). This collaboration has been pivotal in Ahmed’s journey toward holistic well-being.

Going beyond clinical support, the CHW serves as a guiding force for Ahmed’s family. By imparting simple yet effective techniques, the CHW empowers Ahmed’s mother to engage him in play and small household tasks, fostering his independence and growth.

Through their steadfast support and advocacy, the CHW ensures that Ahmed receives comprehensive care tailored to his needs. This collaborative effort underscores the transformative potential of community-based care and compassionate support.

CASE STUDY 2: The APT “ trainers in training ” at ACELP are crafting staircases from cardboard for exercise and fine motor skills development while students are honing their coordination through toy-making.

ACELP, our valued partner since 2017, is eager to establish a fully functional APT workshop. This initiative will provide invaluable opportunities for skill-building and empowerment.

Furthermore, they’re actively producing standing frames and positioning chairs using cardboard and glue for children attending their school, promoting inclusivity and accessibility in a cost effective and environmentally friendly manner.

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WHAT WE DO: THE IMPACT OF OUR WORK

Theory of Change

How what MAITS does contributes to what we want to achieve

INPUT ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS OUTCOMES IMPACT Funding and Life-saving training Strengthened capacity Increased breastfeeding of professionals to have the knowledge and and survival rates and coordination disabled babies and provide a service to skills to support children subsequent health, of training children with feeding babies and children with at risk of malnutrition development and and infection. well- being of babies programmes and children with physical disability. Training on how Local production of Individuals with Reduced disability to make low cost disability equipment disabilities have experienced by the assistive devices and that is otherwise access to equipment individual, leading to rehabilitation equipment unavailable and/or that improves their increased productivity, from cardboard using health, development participation and innovative techniques. and independence. quality of life for them and their families. Training nonIndividuals with community, education disabilities have access basic techniques to and care settings to improved care promote positive care have the skills to and support, where practices for children support children with specialist services are with disabilities through disabilities and teach scarce or non-existent. work with their families. this to their families. Providing Continuous Healthcare and Individuals with Professional education professionals disabilities have Development training have the skills to increased access to healthcare and provide a quality to healthcare and Individuals with service to individuals education services disabilities are working with individuals with disabilities. that meet their needs. enabled to reach with disabilities. their full potential, with good health and wellbeing, through Skill-matching Providing a improved access matching service organisations who improved knowledge to family support, for organisations provide a service and skills and are quality healthcare seeking training and to individuals with able to provide an and education. disabilities and their enhanced service. to share their skills. families receive training. Producing Designing disability Those caring for and People with disabilities training programmes working with people with receive skilled care at training and resources where disabilities in developing home and from health resources there is an unmet need. countries have and education services. access to resources that improve their knowledge and skills. Resource Developing and A range of materials Students, practitioners, Professionals are able to maintaining an online on disability are disability organisations share their knowledge library library of freely available available in one place and researchers have and experience with information documents for anyone to access. access to valuable each other and thereby and training resources. information and improve the quality of resources, meeting their work to improve the an unmet need. lives of disabled people.

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How our activities

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All our charitable activities focus on improving the quality of and access to therapeutic, health and educational services provided to individuals with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries. We do this by providing

In recent years, the emphasis of most internationally recognised organisations working in the disability sector with special needs and their families.

Although the WHO and other international bodies are beginning to bring health workers back into focus, this remains at the level of service-level guidelines rather than grass-roots clinical guidance. MAITS is therefore aiming to address this gap.

MAITS is also unique in the following:

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MAITS has 284 trainers on its register. The majority are Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. Others include creative arts therapists, special educators, nurses and psychologists. 102 of our trainers are from low- and middle-income countries and we are proactively aiming to increase the numbers of these.

Since 2009, we have provided training to 7675 individuals in over 23 countries benefitting approximately 1,400,000 children with disabilities and their families.

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Financial Review

the ZVM Rangoonwala Foundation , who this year donated a generous £70,000. MAITS has been fortunate to have had the support of the ZVM Rangoonwala Foundation since its inception. This has provided us with a stable, ongoing source of funding. The focus of our recent fundraising strategy has been to diversify our funding sources, which we have been able to space and utilities.

This year MAITS received funding from The CareTech Foundation towards its Community Health Worker Empowerment Programme in Pakistan and Bangladesh. We have also been awarded a grant of £23,000 from EA Foundation for a two-year Community Health Worker programme in Pakistan to train a further 50 CHWs.

This year we have also been successful in raising funds through crowdfunding platforms, raising £2,214 through GlobalGiving and £2,500 from Individual Donors.

Investment Policy:

The policy is reviewed every two years. Currently, MAITS does not hold any short-term or long-term investments.

Reserves Policy:

The organisation is maintaining our reserves to cover three to six months’ worth of running costs. The year ended with £51,332.00 of unrestricted reserves. Plans for the year 24 -25 We will achieve our mission to improve access to family support, quality healthcare and education through delivering the following activities this year:

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Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document:

MAITS is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 11th September 2008 under the name of Multi-Agency International Training and Support. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.

MAITS is currently undertaking a thorough review of its Memorandum of Articles of Association and Objects to ensure full compliance with the latest governance legislation in England and Wales. We are grateful to Allen & Overy Shearman for their exceptional pro bono services in drafting the new Articles of Association and providing valuable advice on the structure of our trust board and memberships. This critical work is expected to be completed in the second quarter of the next financial year.

Recruitment and Appointment of Management Committee:

The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company’s Articles are known as members of the Management Committee. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the members of the Management Committee are elected to serve until they stand down, or if they are absent for more than three consecutive meetings.

The Trustees sincerely thank Christina Gerick, who resigned from the MAITS Trust board in June 2024. Her clinical insights greatly enhanced our operations, and we deeply appreciate her dedication and contributions.

This year MAITS recruited two new trustees.

In June 2024, Monika Kapoor joined the MAITS Trust Board, bringing over twenty-five years of extensive experience across construction, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors. With seventeen years in the food service industry, including fifteen years in senior management roles, Monika excels in accounting and business administration. Her strong background in financial management and her ability to establish and maintain high operational standards mission and objectives.

Geraldine O’Grady rejoined the MAITS Trust Board in June 2024, bringing over 36 years of dedicated service in education to our team. Her journey began in London in 1986, where her passion for inclusive learning led her to specialise in teaching children with special needs. Geraldine spent over 25 years at Whitefield Schools and Centre, where she made significant contributions to the field of special education. Her unwavering commitment to inclusive education has been widely recognised, including a nomination for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Point of Light Award in 2019.

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Trustee Induction and Training:

Trustee induction and training for this period included:

Risk Management:

controls are in place through the scrupulous implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects.

Need for more diversified funding –The trustees understand the risks involved with relying on single source of funding. MAITS is continually building its portfolio to attract external funding and begin to diversify our funding. We have also focused on building our reserves and strengthening our compliance, which puts us in a stronger position to build our donor base. This year we have successfully secured a grant from EA Foundation for the first time.

Risks around child and adult protection – at MAITS we take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and have stringent policies and procedures governing the recruitment and management of volunteers and staff. This includes trainers under the Small Grants scheme being interviewed and providing two references prior to the start date of their training; due diligence and vetting of the organisations that training is delivered to; and pre-departure security briefings for trainers who are travelling. We work with international organisations to train their staff who have already been vetted by their employers.

Risk of data protection issues – We have nominated our Director of Operations as the dedicated Data Controller within the team. This person has a Masters degree in HR and oversees all of our data protection systems. These include ensuring that there are non-disclosure agreements in relation to all sensitive data, protected servers and internet firewalls in place. The Data Controller ensures that private information and personal details are not shared

Financial risk – We have an anti-bribery and corruption policy and have all of our policies reviewed every two years.

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Related Parties:

The charity is guided by international policy on disability, such as the Sustainable Development Goals, WHO guidelines, the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Our work particularly reflects policies advocating the equitable access to and use of quality services for vulnerable and marginalised populations and the current global shift from child survival to thriving and transformation.

provide support and resources to help them bring about change within their own communities. We share information on the support we can provide so that they can choose what might be most relevant to them and their needs.

The local partners we have been working with this year include:

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HOW MAITS REPRESENTS

Value for Money

MAITS is committed to the importance of Value for Money, which is vital in ensuring that funding provided by our donors is spent in a way that is accountable and that enables us to ensure that each pound is maximised to we are accountable for any funding awarded very seriously.

and the systems within the countries we work in. A key focus of our work is not just to provide training, but also to work closely with local counterparts from national and local government to the grass-roots level to build capacity and create change within communities. We do this by building skills and working within local structures so that local healthcare, education services and NGOs are better equipped to support the long-term development of the local healthcare system independently.

These are the keyways in which MAITS represents value for money:

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Economy

Working free of charge – MAITS relies almost entirely on individuals and organisations working free of charge, which represents a significant saving in terms of salaries or consultancy fees.

Local Trainers – As we are relying more and more on the local Training of Trainer model to deliver our programmes, not only are there reduced travel expenses for our trainers, but there is a greater likelihood that increased skills developed within the workforce will stay within local communities, with the risk of ‘brain drain’ reduced.

Local organisations – Our local partners reduce our potential costs enormously. Apart from releasing their

Being local and online

trainers of Community Health Workers to be delivered partly online, thereby reducing travel costs and time. Together with this is the new initiative to create accompanying audio-visual resources that can be used by trainers and Community Health Workers, again reducing the reliance on face-to-face training and support. Other local organisations who assist with coordinating the training roll-out. The ToT model also means that ongoing supervision and support to the Community Health Workers who are trained can be provided locally.

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Monitoring, evaluation and adaptation – We monitor our products and services through rigorous evaluation activities and modify them as required to ensure that our training resources, programmes and approaches are practical trainee assessments as well as collecting data from the field on the impact of the interventions delivered by our trained community health workers. We are conducting an independent evaluation of the Community Health Worker Empowerment Programme by one of our Master Trainers as part of her master’s in education in Canada. The CHW training programme has been modified to make it simpler and enhance the quality of the delivery of training. We also have plans to redevelop our website, in response to feedback, with the aim of enhancing our skill-sharing activities and promoting much-needed access to information.

Local professionals and organisations

those who understand the local context and speak the local language. It has therefore been hugely rewarding to focus our energy in recent times on building strong working relationships with local experts and organisations on the ground. MAITS will continue to prioritise this approach going forwards.

Equity

Strong commitment to some of the most vulnerable and marginalised members of society – People with disabilities and their families are the world’s largest minority and they face stigma and discrimination. Our work focuses on assisting these people in achieving their right to access quality healthcare, education and support. This in turn provides the best opportunity for independence, the chance to earn a living and to participate in society as an equal citizen.

Do no harm – We ensure that we follow the ‘do no harm’ principle in our work by working within already existing service delivery frameworks in each country, following local protocols.

Contributions in kind

Pro-bono/volunteer services – MAITS has benefitted from significant pro-bono and volunteer services. As well as our trainers, who provide the backbone of our work, we have also received pro-bono legal support, probono graphic design work (including for this report), advice on measuring impact, and video-editing for training materials. We have also received support from interns on evaluation, fundraising and communications.

Low-cost support – We always negotiate for charity rates and source the best value quotes.

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE Management Committee

Company law requires the Management Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the management committee should follow best practice and:

The Management Committee is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies’ Act 1985. The Management committee is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Members of the Management Committee

Members of the Management Committees, who are directors for the company law and trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to date of this report are set out on page 4.

In accordance with company law, as the company’s directors, we certify that:

Auditors

Maxwell’s Chartered Accountants were appointed as the charitable company’s auditors during the year.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: accounting and Reporting by charities (issued in March 2005) and in accordance with the special provisions of Part VII of the Companies Act 1985 relating to small entities.

Approved by the Management Committee and signed on behalf by:

12/11/2024

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Multi Agency International Training & Support

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

MAITS’

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The promotion and provision of education, training, support and assistance for those providing services for persons with special educational needs and the advancement of and research into the education and care of persons with special educational needs and securing the publication of any such research.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

space, the benefactor who provides us with this space also covers the costs of the utilities, IT and incidentals such as stationery.

Our training and programme work is carried out, almost entirely free of charge, by extremely qualified volunteer therapists and teachers, meaning that whilst we have a modest budget, the actual value of the work we carry out extends far beyond the cost of our budget and because of this support we represent extremely good value for money.

free graphic design are factored into the accounts as in-kind contributions.

Reserves

MAITS has reserves of £51,331 which equates to approx. 7 months of our running costs. This is in line with we would be able to sustain operations for a reasonable amount of time without putting the organisation at risk.

Restricted and unrestricted funding

The vast majority of our income sources are restricted and only very small amounts of funding, such as donations through GlobalGiving and individual donors are unrestricted. We would like to build our unrestricted funding but recognise that the majority of our funding comes through trusts and foundations, which fund very specific projects.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

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MAITS’

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

06695839 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1126268

Independent Examiner

Maxwell & Co 9 Abbey Business Park Monks Walk Farnham Surrey GU9 8HT

86/87 Wimpole Street London W1G 9RL

Trustees

M Dalamal A Heathcoat-Amory Monica Kapoor Geraldine O’Grady Sunanda Mavillapalli D Huxford

Chair Vice Chair joined 23rd May 2024 joined 23rd May 2024

Senior Management Team

Sadia Mirza Director of Operations

Bankers

HSBC 18a Curzon Street London W1J 7LA

Approved by order of the board of trustees on

12/11/2024

and signed on its behalf by:

M Dalamal - Trustee

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MAITS’

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MULTI AGENCY INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Multi Agency International Training and Support (‘the Company’)

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 June 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

examination giving me cause to believe:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

H W G Maxwell Maxwell & Co 9 Abbey Business Park Monks Walk Farnham Surrey GU9 8HT

FCA

Date:

12/11/2024

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Multi Agency International Training & Support (Company No. 06695839)

MAITS’ Financial Activities

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Investment income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Programme delivery
Governance costs
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 72,501
934
73,435
68,665
6,999
73,435
(2,229)
–
(2,229)
51,238
53,561
Unrestricted
fund
(£)		 42,713
–
42,713
36,239
46
36,285
6,428
–
6,428
25,501
31,929
Restricted
fund
(£)		 115,214
934
116,148
104,904
7,045
111,949
4,199
–
4,199
79,062
83,261
2024
Total funds
(£)		 110,054
446
2023
Total funds
(£)
110,500
143,404
4,408
147,812
(37,312)
–
(37,312)
116,373
79,061

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MAITS’ Financial Activities

BALANCE SHEET 30 JUNE 2024

Unrestricted Restricted 2024 2023
fund fund Total funds Total funds
(£) (£) (£) (£)
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors – 8,500 8,500 5,100
Cash at bank 51,332 29,190 80,522 80,137
Total 51,332 37,690 89,022 85,237
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year – (5,761) (5,761) (6,176)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 51,332 31,929 83,261 79,061
TOTAL ASSETS LESS
CURRENT LIABILITIES 51,332 31,929 83,261 79,061
NET ASSETS 51,332 31,929 83,261 79,061
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds 51,332 53,561
Restricted funds 31,929 25,500
TOTAL FUNDS 83,261 79,061

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 June 2024.

30 June 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 12/11/2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

M Kapoor – Trustee

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MAITS’

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
In kind donated services - IT services		 2024
£
99,714
15,000
500
115,214		 2023
£
94,554
15,000
500
110,054

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MAITS’

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

Donations during the year have been received from the following sources:-

Trust & Foundations:
The Rangoonwala Foundation
CareTech Foundation
Ashworth Charitable Trust
The James & Grace Trust
The EA Foundation
The Mathew Heathcoat-Amory Trust
The Barking & Dagenham Grant
Global Giving Crowd Funding Platform:
Pakistan TOT programme
SriLanka TOT
Bangladesh TOT
Covid 19 response
Other donations		 2024
£
70,000
13,500
11,500
1,993
222
2,500
99,715		 2023
£
65,000
7,500
2,600
1,000
7,000
500
1,204
223
479
46
9,002
94,554

We would like to thank all the partners who have provided accommodation, training venues and other contributions in-kind that made the training possible.

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

Deposit account interest 2024
£
934		 2023
£
446

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MAITS’

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Programme delivery
Governance costs
5. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
Examiner’s remuneration		 Direct
Costs
£
78,271
864
78,103

2024
£
1,100		 Support
costs
£
26,633
6,181
33,846
2023
£
1,100		 Totals
£
104,904
7,045
111,949

6. TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 June 2024 nor for the year ended 30 June 2023.

Trustees’ expenses

Reimbursed expenses were paid to the trustees of nil (2023: nil).

7. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries 2024
£
23,898
23,898		 2023
£
25,827
25,827

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Charitable Activities
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.		 2024
1		 2023
2

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MAITS’

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Investment income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Programme delivery
Governance costs
Total
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
9. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE
Trade debtors		 Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
fund
£
£
24,503
85,552
446
-
24,949
85,552
21,858
121,546
4,302
106
26,160
121,652
(1,211)
(36,100)
3,534
(3,534)
2,323
(39,634)
51,238
65,135
53,561
25,501
WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
£
£
8,500
5,100		 Total
funds
£
110,055
446
110,501
143,404
4,408
147,812
(37,311)
-
(37,311)
116,373
79,062

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

MAITS’

10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accrued expenses
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.7.23
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
53,561
Restricted funds
General restricted funds
25,501
TOTAL FUNDS
79,062
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
General restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Net
movement
in funds
£
(2,229)
6,428
4,199
Incoming
resources
£
73,435
42,713
116,148		 2024
£
(71)
4,332
1,500
5,761
Transfers
between
funds
£
-
-
-
Resources
expended
£
(75,664)
(36,285)
(111,949)		 2023
£
(33)
4,709
1,500
6,176
At
30.6.24
£
51,332
31,929
83,261
Movement
in funds
£
(2,229)
6,428
4,199

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
General restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 1.7.22
£
51,238
65,135
116,373		 Net
movement
in funds
£
(1,211)
(36,100)
(37,311)		 Transfers
between
funds
£
3,534
(3,534)
-		 At
30.6.23
£
53,561
25,500
79,061

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
General restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
resources
£
24,948
85,552
110,500		 Resources
expended
£
(26,160)
(121,652)
(147,812)		 Movement
in funds
£
(1,212)
(36,100)
(37,312)

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
General restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 1.7.22
£
51,238
65,135
116,373		 Net
movement
in funds
£
(3,440)
(29,672)
(33,112)		 Transfers
between
funds
£
3,535
(3,535)
-		 At
30.6.24
£
51,333
31,928
83,261

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS – continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
General restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
resources
£
98,383
128,265
226,649		 Resources
expended
£
(101,824)
(151,937)
(259,761)		 Movement
in funds
£
(3,441)
(29,672)
(33,112)

12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the year donations of £70,000 (2023: £65,000) were received from The Rangoonwala Foundation. MAITS Chairperson M. Dalamal is a trustee of The Rangoonwala Foundation as well.

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