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2021-10-31-accounts

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Charity number: 1126462

THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5 - 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 17

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

Trustees

Roger Gillman, Chairman Thomas Yendell, Vice Chairman Jayne Pratt Christopher Moller, Honorary Treasurer Anne Moller, Secretary Vivienne Matthews (resigned 8 July 2020) Joe Sparks Sabrina Stubbs Patrick Sullivan

Charity registered number 1126462

Principal office

344 High Street Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8TX

Secretary

Anne Sparrowhawk

Accountants

Griffin Stone Moscrop & Co Chartered Accountants 21-27 Lamb's Conduit Street London WC1N 3GS

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

The ustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the The Education and Book Appeal, Ghana (TEABAG) for the 1 November 2020 to 31 October 2021.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

The charity's objectives are to:

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

The charity's activities include:

c. Main activities undertaken to further the charity's purposes for the public benefit

The charity manages the running of the Mankoadze Vocational College ('the college').

It also funds the primary schools in the villages of Mankoadze, Abrekum and Onyadze.

The charity has continued to work within its objectives to assist those in need and to relieve poverty in accordance with guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

Achievements and performance

a. Review of activities

As Ghana adjusted to living with COVID, several adjustments were imposed on colleges and training institutions, including temporary closures, several revisions to term dates, and various attempts to impose additional students on colleges well in excess of their capacity.

Despite this, operation of the college has continued almost normally. The Boys’ Hostel was completed and is now occupied.

Two of the Trustees were able to visit the college in September 2021, and were able to confirm that the college and students were in good shape.

The government of Ghana had declared that all secondary and tertiary education and training henceforth would be free to students, and this caused some initial concern, as no additional funding was made available. However, in the event nothing changed, and throughout FY20-21 we were able to charge fees to students, and the government continued to provide a number of teachers, and to pay their salaries.

The Trustees are aware that this is not a stable situation, and we continue to monitor the situation closely.

Financial review

a. Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the ustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

b. Reserves policy

The trustees aim to maintain a target level of funds held in reserves of £20,000 so as to ensure the charity's educational objectives can always be fulfilled. The level of unrestricted funds at the year end were in excess of this target.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

The Education and Book Appeal, Ghana (TEABAG) is a registered charity, number 1126462, and is constituted under a trust deed dated 22 February 2008.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The management of the charity is the responsibility of the ustees who are elected at the annual meeting by membership. Re-election occurs every year.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

Structure, governance and management (continued)

c. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees

Trustees are appointed based on the skills they can provide. Three of the Trustees are very experienced educationalists, bringing a total of 50 years’ experience of managing schools and colleges. One brings fundraising expertise; one brings engineering expertise and bookkeeping. The Chairman frequently travels to Ghana on business, manages shipping of books and equipment and periodic onsite supervision. All Trustees have been to Ghana several times at their own expense.

The Treasurer keeps up-to-date with Charity Commission and HMRC requirements, and takes advantage of any online training they provide.

d. Financial risk management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. However, possible future actions by the Ghana government remain an unquantifiable concern.

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The ustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the ustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the ustees are required to:

The ustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the . They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the members of the board of ustees and signed on their behalf by:

................................................ Roger Gillman (Treasurer) Date: 28 July 2022

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Education and Book Appeal, Ghana (TEABAG) ('the charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the charity'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 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with 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 Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

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

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no 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.

This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

Signed: Jennifer L Tolmie

Dated: 29 July 2022

FCA

Griffin Stone Moscrop & Co Chartered Accountants 21-27 Lamb's Conduit Street London WC1N 3GS

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
3
Total expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
6
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
22,558
22,558
12,505
12,505
10,053
(6,906)
3,147
34,802
37,949
Restricted
funds
2021
£
29,790
29,790
43,597
43,597
(13,807)
6,906
(6,901)
48,568
41,667
Total
funds
2021
£
52,348
52,348
56,102
56,102
(3,754)
-
(3,754)
83,370
79,616
Total
funds
2020
£
62,909
62,909
58,822
58,822
4,087
-
4,087
79,283
83,370

The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2021

Note
Fixed assets
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Net current assets
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
6
Unrestricted funds
6
Total funds
79,616 2021
£
-
79,616
79,616
41,667
37,949
79,616
83,370 2020
£
-
83,370
83,370
48,568
34,802
83,370

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

................................................

Roger Gillman (Trustee) Date: 28 July 2022

The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

1. Accounting policies

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis, under the historical cost convention.

This is consistent with Charity Commission guidelines whereby unincorporated charities, including churches and CIOs, with annual income of less than £250,000 can prepare financial statements on a receipts and payments basis.

The Education and Book Appeal, Ghana (TEABAG) meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

1.2 COVID-19

The spread of COVID-19 continues to severely impact many local communities and economies around the globe. In many countries, charities and businesses are being forced to cease or limit operations for long or indefinite periods of time. Measures taken to contain the spread of the virus, including quarantines, social distancing, and closures of non-essential services have triggered significant disruptions to entities worldwide.

The charity has determined that these events are non-adjusting subsequent events. Accordingly, the financial position and Statement of Financial Activities, as of, and for, the year ended 31 October 2021 have not been adjusted to reflect their impact. The charity's assets do not extend beyond cash at bank (and in hand), and therefore the charity is subject to very little market related risk which might arise from assets such as investments.

The charity has continued to function well throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, the Trustees have continued to provide financial support to the charity's registered students in Ghana. The duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the effectiveness of government and central bank responses, remains unclear at this time. It is not possible to reliably estimate the duration and severity of these consequences, as well as their impact on the financial position and activities of the charity for future periods.

In addition to its educational activities, the charity has instituted feeding programmes for both the students and staff and the wider village. The village feeding is an exceptional response to the extreme conditions caused by the COVID crisis, but it is intended that the programme of feeding students will continue, as it has been found to have a direct impact on their ability to learn.

During the year, the Ghana Cedi has depreciated considerably, but unfortunately prices have increased by even more. This has caused great hardship. The net effect is that the cost of almost everything has increased in Sterling terms by around 25%. This is thought unlikely to revert once COVID is under control.

1.3 Income

All income is recognised upon receipt, provided that any conditions for receipt have been met.

1.4 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised upon settlement i.e. upon the transfer of economic benefits to a third party.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the charity's objectives.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.4 Expenditure (continued)

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

1.5 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

1.6 Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

1.7 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

2. Income from donations and legacies

Donations
General donations
Sponsorship
Solar electricity system
Additional teachers
Governance and administrative contributions
Hostel
Deaf School
Feeding Program
Total 2020
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
22,558
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
22,558
27,170
Restricted
funds
2021
£
-
1,270
1,000
10,000
1,500
10,000
6,000
20
29,790
35,739
Total
funds
2021
£
22,558
1,270
1,000
10,000
1,500
10,000
6,000
20
52,348
62,909
Total
funds
2020
£
27,170
2,799
1,500
30,000
1,440
-
-
-
62,909

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

3. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Direct costs
12,505
Total 2020
16,912
Restricted
funds
2021
£
43,597
41,910
Total
funds
2021
£
56,102
58,822
Total
funds
2020
£
58,822

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

4. Analysis of expenditure by type

Activities
undertaken Total Total
directly funds funds
2021 2021 2020
£ £ £
Charitable activities 56,102 56,102 58,822

Analysis of direct costs

General maintenance and administrative
College
Schools
Sponsorship
Hostel
Unique Art
Solar electricity system
Cost of practicals for final exam
Cost of additional Teachers
Scholarship scheme
Deaf School
COVID feeding
Governance costs - independent examiner's fee
Total
funds
2021
£
-
5,698
2,623
2,018
25,721
-
-
3,331
5,282
853
4,590
4,486
1,500
56,102
Total
funds
2020
£
1,275
5,777
985
1,360
21,719
500
14,359
2,027
2,532
1,916
-
4,932
1,440
58,822
5. Financial instruments
2021 2020
£ £
Financial assets
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure 79,616 83,370

Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise cash at bank.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

6. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Sponsorship
Medical projects
Hostel
Governance and administrative
Solar electricity system
Additional teachers
Deaf School
Feeding Program
Total of funds
Balance at 1
November
2020
£
34,802
3,929
3,215
13,281
-
675
27,468
-
-
48,568
83,370
Income
£
22,558
1,270
-
10,000
1,500
1,000
10,000
6,000
20
29,790
52,348
Expenditure
£
(12,505)
(2,018)
-
(25,721)
(1,500)
-
(5,282)
(4,590)
(4,486)
(43,597)
(56,102)
Transfers
in/out
£
(6,906)
-
-
2,440
-
-
-
-
4,466
6,906
-
Balance at
31 October
2021
£
37,949
3,181
3,215
-
-
1,675
32,186
1,410
-
41,667
79,616

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

6. Statement of funds (continued)

Purpose of restricted funds:

Sponsorship - provision of school and college sponsorship.

Medical projects - provision of medical care for individuals in need, and infrastructure to support medical services in the village.

Hostel - represents funding received for the purpose of building a student hostel at the vocational college in Mankoadze. The girls’ hostel has been completed and work is continuing on the boys’ hostel.

Governance and administrative - the independent examination fee was covered by a donation received from one of the trustees to ensure that 100% of public donations are spent on direct costs incurred in Ghana.

Solar electricity system - to allow a solar farm system to be built which can supply sufficient power to allow the college to be virtually free of the national grid.

Additional Teachers - This fund was set up following a one off donation to fund three full-time fully qualified teachers (teaching English, Maths and Business Studies). If the government withdraws teacher support, this will be used to fund additional teachers.

Deaf School - This fund was set up to provide practical equipment for an existing school for the deaf.

Feeding Program - When COVID hit, the rigorous measures Ghana took to ensure that it didn’t spread caused much hardship. Students had lost the financial support necessary to feed themselves. TEABAG took the view that you cannot learn if you are hungry, and started a programme of providing one hot meal every day. This is expensive, but has proved hugely valuable, and they will continue this now that the COVID scare seems to be abating.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

6. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Sponsorship
Medical projects
Hostel
Governance and administrative
Unique Arts
Solar electricity system
Additional teachers
Total of funds
Balance at
1 November
2019
£
25,243
1,791
3,215
35,000
-
500
13,534
-
54,040
79,283
Income
£
27,170
2,799
-
-
1,440
-
1,500
30,000
35,739
62,909
Expenditure
£
(16,912)
(1,360)
-
(21,719)
(1,440)
(500)
(14,359)
(2,532)
(41,910)
(58,822)
Transfers
in/out
£
(699)
699
-
-
-
-
-
-
699
-
Balance at
31 October
2020
£
34,802
3,929
3,215
13,281
-
-
675
27,468
48,568
83,370

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

7. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

General funds
Restricted funds
Balance at 1
November
2020
£
34,802
48,568
83,370
Balance at
1 November
2019
£
25,243
54,040
79,283
Income
£
22,558
29,790
52,348
Income
£
27,170
35,739
62,909
Expenditure
£
(12,505)
(43,597)
(56,102)
Expenditure
£
(16,912)
(41,910)
(58,822)
Transfers
in/out
£
(6,906)
6,906
-
Transfers
in/out
£
(699)
699
-
Balance at
31 October
2021
£
37,949
41,667
79,616
Balance at
31 October
2020
£
34,802
48,568
Summary of funds - prior year
General funds
Restricted funds
83,370

8. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Current assets
37,949
Total
37,949
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
Current assets
34,802
Total
34,802
Restricted
funds
2021
£
41,667
41,667
Restricted
funds
2020
£
48,568
48,568
Total
funds
2021
£
79,616
79,616
Total
funds
2020
£
83,370
83,370

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

9. Other financial commiitments

There are no other financial commitments to disclose in the year ended 31 October 2021.

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