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2023-06-30-accounts

Object i ves and acti viti es
SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 We are a Christian
Charity committed		 to
the charity as set out in its social justice and the provision
ofcare		 to
governing document the most vulnerable
children
regardless
of religion or social background.
Our charity's
prime purpose continues		 to
beto benefit the public and advance the
lives ofchildren
and young people by
relieving the needs ofthose identified as
suffering
because oftheir youth,
sickness, abandonment
or financial
hardship.
These objectives are principally
being
achieved through
the provision of
support to help young people develop
their skills, capacities and capabilities to
enable them to participate
in society		 as
mature and responsible
adults.
Summary
activities		 ofthe main
in relation to those		 Para 1.17and
1.19		 Our charitable activities to date have
focussed on the provision ofsupport		 to
purposes for the public the many orphaned
and abandoned
benefit, in particular, the children
who live in extreme poverty		 in
activities, projects or services the district of Rukungiri,
South West
identified in the accounts. Uganda.
Whilst our stated purposes,
aims and objectives are not
geographically
restricted, we consider
this area of Uganda
will continue to be
the focus ofour activities for the
foreseeable
future.
The prime objectives
are to alleviate the problems associated
with orphans
and abandoned
children
being homeless or unable to access
education, therefore
leaving them
vulnerable
to emotional,
physical
and
sexual abuse on the streets.
The focus ofour work to date:
The Children's
Villa e - The provision
of
two "Family Style Homes" for homeless
and abandoned
children.
The Child S onsorshi
Pro ramme- The
sponsorship
of individual
children
who
live in the community
and are identified
as being most in need.
The Education
Pro
ramme - The
provision ofgood quality Pre-School
Nursery
&Primary Education facilities
and opportunities
for students
to
progress to Senior School and Vocational
Training.
The Protected S rin s Pro ramme-The
provision ofclean water to an acceptable
level of purity.
Bible Based Holida
Clubs - The
provision oftwo clubs run on separate
sites during school holidays for children
6-18yrs.
Youth S orts Develo
ment Pro
ramme-
The provision
ofsports activities to offer
the poorest children
the opportunity
to
gain skills.
The Communit
Su
ort Pro ramme-
The provision ofsupport for families
in
need; including
crisis intervention.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 We confirm that we have fully complied
whether the trustees have with section 17ofthe Charities Act 2011
had regard to the guidance to have due regard to public benefit
issued by the Charity guidance
published
by the Charity
Commission on public Commission.
benefit
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SORP reference
Contribution made by Para 1.38 Our charity could not operate effectively
volunteers without the significant
but unmeasurable
contribution
made by a group of
committed
volunteers
in the UK.
Together with the Trustees they
undertake
the many tasks associated
with day to day activities which would
otherwise
be undertaken
by paid staff.
We have no paid employees
in the UK. In
addition to individuals
who launch
fundraisin
initiatives,
we have ei ht
Advocates
and six Trustees who meet
regularly
and arrange fund raising events
and help to make people aware ofthe
work the charity is doing.
In this
connection,
we understand
our
responsibilities
in respect offundraising.
Taking note ofCharity Commission
guidance
"Charity Fundraising:
a guide
to Trustee Duties (CC20)",we are
satisfied that we comply with charity
law
and best practice.
All events are
overseen
by trustees who are also
actively involved.
All ofthe Advocates
and Trustees have
been to Uganda
and have funded their
own visits tosee the work first-hand
and
observe the development
ofthe charity.
To date 62 people have joined one ofour
Mission Visits including
many donors
and sponsors. We continue to offer this
life changing
opportunity
to people.
A founding
trustee, who discharges
all
book keeping duties, is assisted
by a
volunteer
when preparing
the year end
accounts and claiming
Gift Aid. Our
unpaid
Independent
Examiner isalso a
volunteer
and a supporter.
She does not
have aclose relationship
with any
Trustee and is not involved
in the day-to-
day administration
or decision making.

Achiev ements
and per		 ements
and per		 ements
and per		 formance
Summary ofthe main Para 1.20 Our charitable
activities are delivered
by
achievements ofthe charity, an NGO which we formed specifically for
identifying the difference the that purpose.
Two ofthe UK Trustees sit
charity's work has made to on the NGO board to help ensure
the circumstances ofits decisions made in the UK are followed
by
beneficiaries
and		 any wider the NGO Management
Team and staff.
benefits to society as a Money is transferred
from the UK to
whole. Uganda
only when needed so the
Trustees
in the UK maintain
control of
funds as long as possible.
Management
Accounts, prepared
by our NGO Manager
are sent to the UK monthly
and are
supported
by copies ofthe NGO Bank
Account Statements. Trustees check the
original records during
their visits.
To
further control funds the two UK Trustees
who sit on the NGO board are also
si natories
on the NGO Bank Account.
We are aware ofthe ever-increasing
incidences offraud and appreciate we are
not immune
from the possibility ofattack.
Whilst no system is fool proof, we have a
robust system ofcontrolling
expenditure
and at our Trustee meetings
in the UK we
visit the topic regularly.
We remain
aware ofthe possibility ofcyberwrime
and whilst not complacent,
have
concluded
that our present system
limits
our vulnerability.
The Children's
Villa econtinues to
provide 24 orphaned
or abandoned
children
with a secure and loving home.
Many ofthese children would simply
have died without the medical, emotional
and nutritional
care they receive in our
two Family Style Homes. The latest child
to be welcomed
into the village had been
abandoned
in the local trading centre;
she is around 3years old. Where
possible we continue to maintain
contact
with a child*s wider family to assess
whether a reunification
plan can be put in
place. When a child reaches the age of18
they are required
by law to move from the
Children's
Homes.
The Movin
On Pro
ramme isa new
initiative.
In order to support and plan for
the young people who have no family and
reach the age of18,we are constructing a
small
"Twin House" near to our
Children's
Village. There we aim to offer
these young people a period oftransition
with full support to ensure they can
adjust to community
living.
The Child S
nsorshi
Pr
ramme is
currently
supporting
afurther 145
children to live in the community.
Many
ofthese children are orphans
living with
elderly grandparents.
Sponsorship
improves
their access to education,
vocational
training,
nutritional
food,
sanitation
programmes,
and income
generating
activities. During our personal
home visits we have observed families
who were formerly robbed ofall hope be
empowered
to reach their God given
potential
and enabled to transform
their
own lives. Bursaries have enabled
children to progress to Secondary
Education
and Vocational training.
Examples ofthis
ear's success ofthis

subsequent
longer
enable them to bec
We are pleased to
and individual
appr
improve the lives o
es eciall
the child
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Achievements
against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance
offundraising
activities against objectives		 Para 141
Investment
performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financ ial review
Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21 ~Etdt
financial position at the end
ofthe period Charitable
Activities spend continues to
be well in excess of95%ofour annual
expenditure.
The Trustees are proud of
this achievement
and recognise that this
has been made possible mainly because
there are no paid staff in the UK. All work
in the UK is undertaken
by the Trustees
and volunteers.
We are not immune
from the effects of
inflation.
Although
less than the UK
figures and thankfully
now falling,
in
August 2022 Uganda
reported a rate of
over 9%.
Although
we have no wage or salary
costs in the UK, Teachers and other staff
in Uganda
need to be paid a competitive
wage to enable us to retain and recruit
good staff. With education
spend
up by
60%we wish to explain that our school is
now full with 465 pupils.
During this
expansion
period, we needed to promote
two teachers, one to Deputy Head and
another to Director ofStudies.
Also, two
"floating" teachers were required to
cover staff sickness, training
days and
extra curricula activities.
An additional
issue is that the Ugandan
Government
now requires teachers to have two years
extra training.
This is causing ateacher
shortage so they can command
higher
salaries.
The cost of providing
each
schoolchild
with afree daily meal has
increased to F1Kper month.
Under the heading
Building Work, we
now include
all such work except the
construction
ofprotected springs.
Those
are a separate programme.
As examples,
this year we built 4 latrines for
community
families, a Rain Water
Harvester
at our school, two retaining
walls to prevent
land slippage and tiling
and redecoration
to one ofour homes in
our Childrens
Village.
Also, we have
started to build a house as part ofour
new "Moving On Programme".
(Seepage
4).
During the year, with the relaxation
of
restrictions
imposed
during the
andemic, we have been able to
reintroduce
activities we had been forced
to curtail. This has inevitably
increased
costs.
As stated above, this year we have made
significant
investments
for our future and
it is not surprising
to see that our
Charitable
Activities total has increased
to 6109.7Kagainst 875.2K in 2022. An
analysis
is included
in the accounts to
aid transparency.
Itshould be noted that
as we have changed
our recording
system, previous year's figures are
incomparable.
Princi
I fundin
sources
Total income is very similar. To aid
clarity, our accounts show Gift Aid
receipts separately
from Donations.
612.0K and F65.5Krespectively.
Last
year's combined
figure was 67&.2K.
The Trustees continue to make donations
according to their personal
circumstances
and this year have
collectively
donated F6.9Kagainst 63.7K
in 2022. The total ofthese donations
comfortably exceeds the total expenses
claimed.
We have been able to put extra effort into
fundraising
and are pleased to report
income has increased to 66.2K, against
F1.6K in 2022, with no increase
in costs.
Whilst our supporters
continue to be
affected by the increase
in the cost of
living, they number over 200. We are not
reliant on any single donor, or group, to
maintain
income at an adequate
level.
We continue to appreciate
the prayers
and financial support from all our
supporters.
Investment
Funds are held in the UK until actually
required
in Uganda.
Nloney not needed
immediately
is held in our UK Community
Bank accounts or in short-term
notice
accounts with UK institutions,
authorised
by the Prudential
Regulation
Authority
and regulated
by the Financial Conduct
Authority
and the Prudential
Regulation
Authori
. All accounts are FSCS
protected. protected.
During the year we have changed our
notice account provider to take
advantage of higher interest rates
offered.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 During our meetings, we discuss the
policy for holding
reserves		 need for a Reserves Policy. Whilst we
stating
why		 they are held are well aware of Charity Commission
guidance, we have decided against
having such a policy at this time. We will
keep this subject before us at future
Trustees meetings but meanwhile believe
the "amount of reserves held" figure is
more than adequate based on our current
and envisaged turnover.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 P94K
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 NIA
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 1.24 None.
deficit
Explanation ofany Para 1.23 None.
uncertainties about the
charity continuing
as a going
concern
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The charity's principal
sources offunds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47
investment policy and
objectives including
any
social investment
policy		 Para 1.46
adopted
A description ofthe principal
risks facing the charity Para 1.46
Other
Description ofcharity's
trusts:
Type of governing
document:		 Para 1.25 When we founded
the charity
in 2008, we
for example, trust deed, established
itas a Charitable
Company.
memorandum and articles of Since 10May 2019it has been a CIO.
association etc
How is the charity Para 1.25 As a CIO with effect from 10May 2019.
constituted'? The Constitution
is based on the Charity
for example limited company, Commission
Foundation
Model
unincorporated
association,
CIO
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Trustees are selected by invitation
of
including
details ofany		 existing trustees whenever
a need arises.
constitutional provisions e.g. We now have 6trustees which we believe
election to post or name of is an advantage.
Due to her long term
any person or body entitled support as an Advocate, experience as a
to appoint one or more fund raiser and the first-hand
knowledge
trustees gained ofour work whiist in Uganda, we
were pleased towelcome Mrs. Joan
Young to the trustee's
board. Four ofthe
current trustees are founding
trustees.
All have visited Uganda
and subscribe to
the Statement ofFaith*, as shown below.
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where relevant about:
Policies
adopted		 and procedures
for the induction		 and Para 1.51
training oftrustees
The charity's
structure
and		 organisational
any wider		 Para 1.51
network with which the
charity works
Relationship
parties		 with any related Para 1.51
*Statement of Faith
Other
We believe in ...
~
The one true God who lives
eternally
in three persons —the Father,
the Son and the Holy Spirit.
~
The love, grace and		 sovereignty of
God in creating, sustaining, ruling,
redeeming
and judging the		 world.
~
The divine inspiration
and
supreme
authority ofthe Old and New
Testament
Scriptures,
which are the
written
Word ofGod —fully trustworthy
for faith and conduct.
~
The dignity of all people, made
male and female in God's image to love,
be holy and care for creation, yet
corrupted
by sin, which incurs divine
wrath and judgement
~
The incarnation
ofGod's eternal
Son, the Lord Jesus Christ —born of the
Virgin IIary, truly divine and truly human,
yet without sin.
~
The atoning sacrifice ofChrist		 on
the cross: dying
in our place, paying		 the
price ofsin and defeating
evil, so
reconciling
us with God.
The bodily resurrection
ofChrist,
the first fruits ofour resurrection;
his
ascension to the Father and his reign and
mediation
as the only Saviour ofthe
world.
~
The justification
ofsinners solely
by the grace ofGod through
faith in
Christ.
~
The ministry ofGod the Holy
Spirit, who leads us to repentance,
unites
us with Christ through
new birth,
empowers
our discipleship
and enables
our witness.
~
The church, the body ofChrist
both local and universal,
the priesthood
ofall believers —given life by the Spirit
and endowed
with the Spirit's gifts to
worship
God and proclaim the gospel,
promoting
justice and love.
~
The personal
and visible return		 of
Jesus Christ to fulfil the purposes of
God, who will raise all people to
judgement,
bring eternal life to the
redeemed
and eternal condemnation		 to
the lost, and establish a new heaven and
new earth.

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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Cate 00r Ics Details funds funds funds
to naareat 0 to nearest 5 to nearest f
B1Cash funds Bank Account 4,957
Savings accounts —Instant Access 39,032
Savings account —Notice Required 50,000
Total cash funds 93,959
(agree balances with receipts and payments
acowct(v))
Unrestricted Restricted P Endowment
funds funds funds
c
Details to nearest 5 to nearest S to noafeat 3
62 Other monetary assets Estimated Gift Aid to be claimed 11,000
Details Fund to which
asset baton a		 Cost (optional} Current value
o tion
B3Investment assets None
Details Fund to which
asset helen
a		 Cost (optional) Currant value
(o tional
B4Assets retained for the No«
charity's own use
Fund to which Amountdue When dce
Details liabil'
relates		 o tional 0 tional
65 Liabilities None
We have given no guarantees
We have no debts outstanding
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf ofas the trustees		 Signature Print Name Date of
approval
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Anal
sisof		 Charitable Charitable Activities Activities Ex enditure
2023
~Pro ramme EK
The Children's Village 17
The Child Sponsorship Programme 22
The Education Programme 24
The Protected Springs Programme
Bible Based Holiday Clubs
The Youth Sports Development Programme
The Community Support Programme
Constrction / Building work 13
NGO Manager S.Field Staff wages
Administration in Uganda
Truck RTransportation
Trustees'
Expenses *
Other
TOTAL 110
*The Trustees donate funds to the charity which exceed ex eses claimed.