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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees. Annual Report for the period From 01 Nov2021 To 310c12022 Charlty name: The Educallon and Book Appgal - Ghana (TEABAG) Charity reglstration number: 1126462 Objectives and Actlvitles SORP Summary of thè purposes of th& Gharity as sel out in its governing document P•Tr 1.17 Provlde rellef from pov•rty ol people In Ghana and elsowh8rè; provldo oducatlon and suppor( wlth fundlng to achleve that; develop collaboratlve worklng whh othor b¢xllo8 wlth slmllar obJ•cts; develop partnershlp8. cornmunlcatlon and co ratlon wlth oth•r or anlsatlons Sponsornhlp, Modical projocts, Water Improvemonc Solar electrlclty, Addltlonal toach•r8, Boy8. hostol, D•af School, Feedlng program Summary of the main actSvities In relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the 8Gtivilies. projects or servlces identified in the accounts. Statement confiming whether the trustees have had regard lo the guidance issued by the Charity Commisslon on public beneflt Parn t.17￿1 1.19 1.18 Th• tru8t•e8 have had regard to tho guldance18sued by the Charlty Comml88lon on publlc b•noflt Addltlonal Infomiatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further slalements where relevant about.. SORP ￿ference Tho charlty makes grants to the collog• wo run In Ghana. and to othor publlc benefft projects In Ghana by agreomont of the Truste•s. Policy on grant maklng 1.38 The charlty lunds a tssk forca worklng to clean up the village. Policy on social investment including program related investmenl Paa 1.38 The charlty Truste96 and other3 make frequ&nt vlslts to Ghana at thelr own expense to •nsur• th• charity's objective5 arn belng met. Contribution made by vYJlunlfjet6 Pw¥f

Other Achievements and Performance The charlty has taken the vocatlonal college Into full indepondence, to take account of new Ghana govemmont leglslatlon. Thls ha8 enabled the appolntmont of new toachers and r•vlslon of tha curriculum. thereby Improved tho quallty of tsa¢hlng. Summary of the main achievements of the Charity. identifylng the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. P•a 1.20 Tho modlcal project has provldod accommodatlon for th• nurse8 In the village. Addltlonal Inforniallon (optlonal) You ma choos8 to indude further statement$ vthere relevant about: Achievements against objeGtives set P*a 1.41 Perfomiance of fundraising activities against objectives Pw8 1.41 Investment perfomiance against objectives Pwa 1.41 Other

Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the 8nd of the eriod Slalemenl explaining the policy for holding reserves ststing why they are held Para 121 Tho charlty has considerablo cash reserves. as a result of a small number of lar oneThoff donatlons. The ¢harity ¢ommlts to hold £20K In reserve to ensure that our 8ducational commltments can be mot whatever the clrcumstances. £20K minimum currentl £90K Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reseN8S Delails of fund materially in d8ficit Explanation of any uncertaintl8s about the charity continuing as a going concem Par8 1.22 Para 122 Pwa 1.24 P*8 1.23 Onfroff large donatlons ènsure short- tem) stablllty, birt do not guarantee tho long terni. Addltlonal Inforniatlon (optional) You ma choose to include furlher statements wh8r8 relevant about.. Donatlons from the publlc and Ilmlted eompanle8 In th• UK The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) P•r¥ 1.47 Investment pollty and objectives including any social investment policy adopled Pwa 1.46 A description of the principal sks lacing the charity Pwa 1.46 Other

Structure. Governance and Management Descnption of chaiity's trusls.. Type of goveming document trust deed, ro as charter How is the charity constitthed? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO Truste6 S81ection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. e16Ction lo post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees P*8 1.25 Constitution P•3 1.25 Rogistored UK charity Para 125 Each Trustoe brlngs particular skllls and experience. New Trustees will b• appolnted on rncommondatlon and by agreement of all oxlstlng Trusteos. Addltlonal Informatlon (Opllonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees P•? 1.51 The charity's organisattonal structure and any wder netsvork with which the charity works P•r• 1.51 Relatlonship with any related parties Pwa 1.51 Other Roferenco and Admlnistrative details Chari name Other name the charil uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal address The Educatlon ahd Book TEABAG 1126462 344 High Streoc Cottenham, Cambridgo C824 8rx al-Ghana

NaThs of the charlty trustees who manage the charity Truitee nam• Office Ilf any Dat•8 acted If not for wholè ar Name of person (or body) entliled toa nt truste• Ifan Roger Gillman Christopher Moller Anne Moller Tom Yendell Joe Sparks Jayne Pratt Patrick Sullivan Sabrina Stubbs Chairman Treasurer Secretary 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trus16es- names of the directors at the date the re Dlr•¢tor nam• wasa roved nono Nam8 of trustees holding title to property b61ongiTrJ to the charity Tru•t•e nam• Dai•$ •ci•d tt not lor whole nono

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets (none) held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whos8 behalf the assels are held and how this falls ¥Mthin the Custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for S8fe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Addltlonal Informatlon {optlonal) Nam•s and addresses of advlsers {Optlonal Infrntlon) Typ• of Name Addres8 advlsor Name ol chlof executlv• or namos of sènlor staff members (Optlonal Informatlon) Examptions from dlsclosure rsonn81 detsils Reason for non-disclosure of ke Other o tional Infonnation

Declarations The trustees declare that thèy have approved tho trusteès, report above. SIgn￿ on behalf of the charity's trust•ès Slgnature(8) Full namg{s) Posltlon18g Secretary, Chair, etc) SE LR£ ThRY Dato 08 ?OL3

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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 2022

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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 - 5
Independent examiner's report 6 - 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the financial statements 10 - 18

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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 2022

Trustees

Roger Gillman, Chairman Thomas Yendell, Vice Chairman Jayne Pratt Christopher Moller, Honorary Treasurer Anne Moller, Secretary 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 2022

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the The Education and Book Appeal, Ghana (TEABAG) for the 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2022.

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 2022

Achievements and performance

a. Review of activities

TEABAG continues to raise funds from donations in the UK and mainland Europe for the support of the village in Ghana and its environs.

The charity has contributed additional accommodation for the nurses at the medical centre in the village and paid for five people to regain their sight through treatment for cataracts.

TEABAG continues to actively support the schools in the village, providing resources for teaching, maintenance of the fabric of the buildings, and increasing enrolment through the provision of school uniforms, and operating a Village Task Force that encourages attendance.

In 2020, the Ghana government passed the Pre-Tertiary Education Act, which defined the basis on which vocational training would be conducted at state-owned colleges. This included state control of the curriculum, the appointment of staff, and determination of the size of the student enrolment. The act had an appendix listing the state-owned colleges, and this list unfortunately erroneously included TEABAG’s Mankoadze Vocational College. The Act however included a Clause 80 permitting independent vocational colleges subject to certain safeguards. Intensive lobbying and personal visits to government offices continued throughout the year, finally resulting in agreement in January 2023 that the college is fully independent under Clause 80. It is now operating successfully on this basis. The state-provided teachers have left, and new staff have been appointed, including a full-time financial administrator.

During the the year ended 31 October 2022, the Ghana Cedi - Pound exchange rate went from 8.06 to 15.93 (but by mid-December 2022 it briefly dipped back to 10.12!). This extreme volatility has resulted in more pressure on TEABAG to provide funding as recipients are exposed to higher costs. Payments from the UK are made monthly, only providing as much as is required to see the month through for the recipients of the funding. Whilst TEABAG is not itself directly affected by exchange rates, the trustees continue to monitor the situation and the impact on the recipients of its grants and funding in Ghana.

Financial review

a. Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees 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.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

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 Trustees who are elected at the annual meeting by membership. Re-election occurs every year.

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.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees 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 Trustees 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 Trustees are required to:

The Trustees 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 Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

................................................ Roger Gillman (Chair of Trustees) Date: 31 July 2023

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

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 2022.

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, other than those fully detailed below, have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me reasonable 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 confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

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.

Signed: Jennifer L Tolmie

Dated: 1 August 2023 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 2022

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
3
Total expenditure
Net (expenditure)/income
Transfers between funds
6
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
12,258
12,258
20,964
20,964
(8,706)
4,359
(4,347)
37,949
33,602
Restricted
funds
2022
£
39,420
39,420
21,314
21,314
18,106
(4,359)
13,747
41,667
55,414
Total
funds
2022
£
51,678
51,678
42,278
42,278
9,400
-
9,400
79,616
89,016
Total
funds
2021
£
52,348
52,348
56,102
56,102
(3,754)
-
(3,754)
83,370
79,616

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

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2022

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
89,016 2022
£
-
89,016
89,016
55,414
33,602
89,016
79,616 2021
£
-
79,616
79,616
41,667
37,949
79,616

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

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

Roger Gillman (Chair of Trustees) Date: 31 July 2023

The notes on pages 10 to 18 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 2022

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 Income

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

1.3 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.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

1.4 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.

1.5 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.

1.6 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.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

2. Income from donations and legacies

Donations
General donations
Solar electricity system
Sponsorship
Additional teachers
Governance and administrative contributions
Hostel
Deaf School
Feeding Program
Truck
Subtotal
Total 2021
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
12,258
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
12,258
22,558
Restricted
funds
2022
£
-
-
2,014
-
3,375
25,000
3,500
-
5,531
5,531
39,420
29,790
Total
funds
2022
£
12,258
-
2,014
-
3,375
25,000
3,500
-
5,531
5,531
51,678
52,348
Total
funds
2021
£
22,558
1,270
1,000
10,000
1,500
10,000
6,000
20
-
-
52,348

3. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Direct costs
20,964
Total 2021
12,505
Restricted
funds
2022
£
21,314
43,597
Total
2022
£
42,278
56,102
Total
2021
£
56,102

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

4. Analysis of expenditure by type

Activities
undertaken Governance Total Total
directly costs funds funds
2022 2022 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Charitable activities 40,706 1,572 42,278 56,102

Analysis of direct costs

General maintenance and administrative
College
Schools
Sponsorship (Restricted)
Medical projects (Restricted)
Hostel (Restricted)
Solar electricity system (Restricted)
Cost of practicals for final exam
Cost of additional Teachers (Restricted)
Scholarship scheme
Deaf School (Restricted)
Task Force
COVID feeding
Analysis of support costs
Independent examiner's fee (restricted)
Total
funds
2022
£
2,184
5,214
4,980
927
1,686
4,239
2,847
1,204
8,077
1,092
1,966
1,336
4,954
40,706
Total
funds
2022
£
1,572
Total
funds
2021
£
-
5,698
2,623
2,018
-
25,721
-
3,331
5,282
853
4,590
-
4,486
54,602
Total
funds
2021
£
1,500

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

5. Financial instruments

2022 2021
£ £
Financial assets
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure 89,016 79,616

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 2022

6. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Sponsorship
Medical projects
Water improvement
Truck
Governance and administrative
Solar electricity system
Additional teachers
Boys Hostel
Deaf School
Total of funds
Balance at 1
November
2021
£
37,949
3,181
3,215
-
-
-
1,675
32,186
-
1,410
41,667
79,616
Income
£
12,258
2,014
-
-
5,531
3,375
-
-
25,000
3,500
39,420
51,678
Expenditure
£
(20,964)
(927)
(1,687)
-
-
(1,572)
(2,847)
(8,076)
(4,239)
(1,966)
(21,314)
(42,278)
Transfers
in/out
£
4,359
-
-
20,761
(5,531)
-
1,172
-
(20,761)
-
(4,359)
-
Balance at
31 October
2022
£
33,602
4,268
1,528
20,761
-
1,803
-
24,110
-
2,944
55,414
89,016

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

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.

Water improvement - to be used to improve the water supply and quality at the college.

Truck - previous restricted fund used to allow the college to purchase a pick up truck. Gift aid was received in the year on the donation previously made to this restricted fund. The donor agreed that such gift aid monies could be transferred to the general fund for future use by the charity for it's general purpose hence the transfer out of this fund in the year.

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. Note the costs of this project in year end 31 October 2022 exceeded the restricted fund and as such a transfer into this fund from the general fund of £1,172 was made to cover the excess.

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.

Boy's Hostel - represents funding received for the purpose of building a student hostel at the vocational college in Mankoadze. The balance of restricted funds received in the year of £25,000 not yet spent in the year of £20,761 was transferred to the Water improvement fund at the request of the donor.

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 2022

6. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior 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 2022

7. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

General funds
Restricted funds
Balance at 1
November
2021
£
37,949
41,667
79,616
Balance at
1 November
2020
£
34,802
48,568
83,370
Income
£
12,258
39,420
51,678
Income
£
22,558
29,790
52,348
Expenditure
£
(20,964)
(21,314)
(42,278)
Expenditure
£
(12,505)
(43,597)
(56,102)
Transfers
in/out
£
4,359
(4,359)
-
Transfers
in/out
£
(6,906)
6,906
-
Balance at
31 October
2022
£
33,602
55,414
89,016
Balance at
31 October
2021
£
37,949
41,667
Summary of funds - prior year
General funds
Restricted funds
79,616

8. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Current assets
33,602
Total
33,602
Restricted
funds
2022
£
55,414
55,414
Total
funds
2022
£
89,016
89,016

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

8. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Current assets
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
37,949
37,949
Restricted
funds
2021
£
41,667
41,667
Total
funds
2021
£
79,616
79,616

9. Other financial commiitments

There are no other financial commitments to disclose in the year ended 31 October 2022.

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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 2022

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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 - 5
Independent examiner's report 6 - 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the financial statements 10 - 18

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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 2022

Trustees

Roger Gillman, Chairman Thomas Yendell, Vice Chairman Jayne Pratt Christopher Moller, Honorary Treasurer Anne Moller, Secretary 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 2022

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the The Education and Book Appeal, Ghana (TEABAG) for the 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2022.

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 2022

Achievements and performance

a. Review of activities

TEABAG continues to raise funds from donations in the UK and mainland Europe for the support of the village in Ghana and its environs.

The charity has contributed additional accommodation for the nurses at the medical centre in the village and paid for five people to regain their sight through treatment for cataracts.

TEABAG continues to actively support the schools in the village, providing resources for teaching, maintenance of the fabric of the buildings, and increasing enrolment through the provision of school uniforms, and operating a Village Task Force that encourages attendance.

In 2020, the Ghana government passed the Pre-Tertiary Education Act, which defined the basis on which vocational training would be conducted at state-owned colleges. This included state control of the curriculum, the appointment of staff, and determination of the size of the student enrolment. The act had an appendix listing the state-owned colleges, and this list unfortunately erroneously included TEABAG’s Mankoadze Vocational College. The Act however included a Clause 80 permitting independent vocational colleges subject to certain safeguards. Intensive lobbying and personal visits to government offices continued throughout the year, finally resulting in agreement in January 2023 that the college is fully independent under Clause 80. It is now operating successfully on this basis. The state-provided teachers have left, and new staff have been appointed, including a full-time financial administrator.

During the the year ended 31 October 2022, the Ghana Cedi - Pound exchange rate went from 8.06 to 15.93 (but by mid-December 2022 it briefly dipped back to 10.12!). This extreme volatility has resulted in more pressure on TEABAG to provide funding as recipients are exposed to higher costs. Payments from the UK are made monthly, only providing as much as is required to see the month through for the recipients of the funding. Whilst TEABAG is not itself directly affected by exchange rates, the trustees continue to monitor the situation and the impact on the recipients of its grants and funding in Ghana.

Financial review

a. Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees 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.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

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 Trustees who are elected at the annual meeting by membership. Re-election occurs every year.

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.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees 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 Trustees 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 Trustees are required to:

The Trustees 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 Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

................................................ Roger Gillman (Chair of Trustees) Date: 31 July 2023

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

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 2022.

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, other than those fully detailed below, have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me reasonable 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 confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

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.

Signed: Jennifer L Tolmie

Dated: 1 August 2023 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 2022

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
3
Total expenditure
Net (expenditure)/income
Transfers between funds
6
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
12,258
12,258
20,964
20,964
(8,706)
4,359
(4,347)
37,949
33,602
Restricted
funds
2022
£
39,420
39,420
21,314
21,314
18,106
(4,359)
13,747
41,667
55,414
Total
funds
2022
£
51,678
51,678
42,278
42,278
9,400
-
9,400
79,616
89,016
Total
funds
2021
£
52,348
52,348
56,102
56,102
(3,754)
-
(3,754)
83,370
79,616

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

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2022

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
89,016 2022
£
-
89,016
89,016
55,414
33,602
89,016
79,616 2021
£
-
79,616
79,616
41,667
37,949
79,616

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

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

Roger Gillman (Chair of Trustees) Date: 31 July 2023

The notes on pages 10 to 18 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 2022

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 Income

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

1.3 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.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

1.4 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.

1.5 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.

1.6 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.

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

2. Income from donations and legacies

Donations
General donations
Solar electricity system
Sponsorship
Additional teachers
Governance and administrative contributions
Hostel
Deaf School
Feeding Program
Truck
Subtotal
Total 2021
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
12,258
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
12,258
22,558
Restricted
funds
2022
£
-
-
2,014
-
3,375
25,000
3,500
-
5,531
5,531
39,420
29,790
Total
funds
2022
£
12,258
-
2,014
-
3,375
25,000
3,500
-
5,531
5,531
51,678
52,348
Total
funds
2021
£
22,558
1,270
1,000
10,000
1,500
10,000
6,000
20
-
-
52,348

3. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Direct costs
20,964
Total 2021
12,505
Restricted
funds
2022
£
21,314
43,597
Total
2022
£
42,278
56,102
Total
2021
£
56,102

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

4. Analysis of expenditure by type

Activities
undertaken Governance Total Total
directly costs funds funds
2022 2022 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Charitable activities 40,706 1,572 42,278 56,102

Analysis of direct costs

General maintenance and administrative
College
Schools
Sponsorship (Restricted)
Medical projects (Restricted)
Hostel (Restricted)
Solar electricity system (Restricted)
Cost of practicals for final exam
Cost of additional Teachers (Restricted)
Scholarship scheme
Deaf School (Restricted)
Task Force
COVID feeding
Analysis of support costs
Independent examiner's fee (restricted)
Total
funds
2022
£
2,184
5,214
4,980
927
1,686
4,239
2,847
1,204
8,077
1,092
1,966
1,336
4,954
40,706
Total
funds
2022
£
1,572
Total
funds
2021
£
-
5,698
2,623
2,018
-
25,721
-
3,331
5,282
853
4,590
-
4,486
54,602
Total
funds
2021
£
1,500

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

5. Financial instruments

2022 2021
£ £
Financial assets
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure 89,016 79,616

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 2022

6. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Sponsorship
Medical projects
Water improvement
Truck
Governance and administrative
Solar electricity system
Additional teachers
Boys Hostel
Deaf School
Total of funds
Balance at 1
November
2021
£
37,949
3,181
3,215
-
-
-
1,675
32,186
-
1,410
41,667
79,616
Income
£
12,258
2,014
-
-
5,531
3,375
-
-
25,000
3,500
39,420
51,678
Expenditure
£
(20,964)
(927)
(1,687)
-
-
(1,572)
(2,847)
(8,076)
(4,239)
(1,966)
(21,314)
(42,278)
Transfers
in/out
£
4,359
-
-
20,761
(5,531)
-
1,172
-
(20,761)
-
(4,359)
-
Balance at
31 October
2022
£
33,602
4,268
1,528
20,761
-
1,803
-
24,110
-
2,944
55,414
89,016

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THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

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.

Water improvement - to be used to improve the water supply and quality at the college.

Truck - previous restricted fund used to allow the college to purchase a pick up truck. Gift aid was received in the year on the donation previously made to this restricted fund. The donor agreed that such gift aid monies could be transferred to the general fund for future use by the charity for it's general purpose hence the transfer out of this fund in the year.

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. Note the costs of this project in year end 31 October 2022 exceeded the restricted fund and as such a transfer into this fund from the general fund of £1,172 was made to cover the excess.

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.

Boy's Hostel - represents funding received for the purpose of building a student hostel at the vocational college in Mankoadze. The balance of restricted funds received in the year of £25,000 not yet spent in the year of £20,761 was transferred to the Water improvement fund at the request of the donor.

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 2022

6. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior 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 2022

7. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

General funds
Restricted funds
Balance at 1
November
2021
£
37,949
41,667
79,616
Balance at
1 November
2020
£
34,802
48,568
83,370
Income
£
12,258
39,420
51,678
Income
£
22,558
29,790
52,348
Expenditure
£
(20,964)
(21,314)
(42,278)
Expenditure
£
(12,505)
(43,597)
(56,102)
Transfers
in/out
£
4,359
(4,359)
-
Transfers
in/out
£
(6,906)
6,906
-
Balance at
31 October
2022
£
33,602
55,414
89,016
Balance at
31 October
2021
£
37,949
41,667
Summary of funds - prior year
General funds
Restricted funds
79,616

8. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Current assets
33,602
Total
33,602
Restricted
funds
2022
£
55,414
55,414
Total
funds
2022
£
89,016
89,016

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 0B4E2C2C-C7D1-4BC9-845B-C65E305E327D

THE EDUCATION AND BOOK APPEAL, GHANA (TEABAG)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

8. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Current assets
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
37,949
37,949
Restricted
funds
2021
£
41,667
41,667
Total
funds
2021
£
79,616
79,616

9. Other financial commiitments

There are no other financial commitments to disclose in the year ended 31 October 2022.

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