**REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1127661**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND**
**UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
## **FOR**
## **BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA**
Harrison Black Limited East Quay Kite Hill Wootton Bridge Isle of Wight PO33 4LA
**BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA**
## **CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|**Report of the Trustees**|1 to 3|
|**Independent Examiner's Report**|4|
|**Statement of Financial Activities**|5|
|**Balance Sheet**|6|
|**Notes to the Financial Statements**|7 to 11|
|**Detailed Statement of Financial Activities**|12|
**BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA**
**REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
Objectives of the Charity include;
- A. The advancement of education in Africa.
- B. The advancement of health in Africa.
- C. The relief of poverty in Africa.
Activities include fundraising events in order to finance the building of schools, toilets and the provision of clean water in Cameroon in collaboration with partner NGO SHUMAS (Cameroon).
## **ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE**
In many ways this years report is little different as BSFA and SHUMAS face the twin challenges of economic downturn and civil unrest / war.
To date BSFA has funded the building of 328 classrooms in 111 schools and 68 water and health projects, including many boreholes and several health centres which have been either refurbished, re-equipped or built new.
Due to the current political turmoil and civil unrest in Cameroon and the Covid pandemic however, we have continued to diversify our activities to provide help for internally displaced people who have been identified as having priority need by our partners, SHUMAS..
Our financial reserves are now low although the charity remains solvent with the possibility of some large donations from existing donors during the year ahead. We continue to be dependent on a small number of major donors with a very small regular donor base. This situation needs to be reviewed as does our approach to making applications to grant-making organisations.
This year we welcomed Andrew Hindle as our newest trustee and already he has introduce several novel initiatives including political lobbying. Welcome to you Andrew.
Once again, sad to report that, the year ahead is likely to be challenging with regard to fund-raising and there are few encouraging signs about the political situation in Cameroon. In particular, there is the possibility of turbulent transition when the present office of president becomes vacant.
As always thanks to all trustees for their hard work these past 12 month. In particular Marianne and Stuart had a very productive visit to Cameroon and Marianne continues to be the administrative powerhouse behind the work of the charity.
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**BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
## **FINANCIAL REVIEW**
The total incoming resources for the year amounted to £48,260 (2022 - £146,273), while total resources expended amounted to £80,146 (2022 - £210,612). This produced a net deficit of £31,886 (2022 - £64,339).
It is the policy of the Charity not to hold reserves, but to transfer funds on a project by project basis when appropriate.
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
The Charity was formed in December 2008 by trust deed and registered as a charity in January 2009. The Charity works closely with a partner organisation, Strategic Humanitarian Services (SHUMAS) of Cameroon.
Future trustees are appointed for a term of five years by a resolution of the trustees passed at a meeting called under clause 15 of the trust document.
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number**
1127661
## **Principal address**
Westbrook Cottage Pondwell Hill Ryde Isle of Wight PO33 1PY
## **Trustees**
N W T Hayward I S Johnson Mrs M Johnson Dr J S Moore S A Whitman A G Hindle (appointed 10.4.22)
## **Independent Examiner**
Elizabeth Dack FCA FCCA Harrison Black Limited East Quay Kite Hill Wootton Bridge Isle of Wight PO33 4LA
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**BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA**
**REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
................................................................. N W T Hayward - Trustee
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**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA**
## **Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Building Schools For Africa**
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Building Schools For Africa (the Trust) for the year ended 31st March 2023.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material 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 Trust as required by Section 130 of the 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.
Elizabeth Dack FCA FCCA
Harrison Black Limited East Quay Kite Hill Wootton Bridge Isle of Wight PO33 4LA
Date: .............................................
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**BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
|**2023**
Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
fund
fund
**funds**
Notes
£
£
**£**
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
**48,260**
**-**
**48,260**
**EXPENDITURE ON**
**Raising funds**
Raising donations and legacies
2
**716**
**-**
**716**
**716**
**-**
**716**
**Charitable activities**
3
Overseas projects
**79,430**
**-**
**79,430**
**Total**
**80,146**
**-**
**80,146**
**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**
**(31,886)**
**-**
**(31,886)**
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
Total funds brought forward
**56,376**
**-**
**56,376**
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
**24,490**
**-**
**24,490**|2022
Total
funds
£
146,273
716
716
209,896
210,612
(64,339)
120,715
56,376|
|---|---|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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## **BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA**
## **BALANCE SHEET 31ST MARCH 2023**
|Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
fund
Notes
£
£
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors
7
**1,411**
**-**
Cash at bank
**23,079**
**-**
**24,490**
**-**
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**24,490**
**-**
**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT**
**LIABILITIES**
**24,490**
**-**
**NET ASSETS**
**24,490**
**-**
**FUNDS**
8
Unrestricted funds
**TOTAL FUNDS**|**2023**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
**1,411**
**23,079**
**24,490**
**24,490**
**24,490**
**24,490**
**24,490**
**24,490**|2022
Total
funds
£
21,136
35,240|
|---|---|---|
|||56,376|
|||56,376|
|||56,376|
|||56,376|
|||56,376|
|||56,376|
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. N W T Hayward - Trustee
............................................. M Johnson - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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**BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **Basis of preparing the financial statements**
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
## **Income**
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
## **Expenditure**
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
## **Taxation**
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
## **Fund accounting**
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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**BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA**
**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
## **2. RAISING DONATIONS AND LEGACIES**
|Just Giving charge
Support costs|**2023**
**£**
**216**
**500**
**716**|2022
£
216
500|
|---|---|---|
|||716|
## **3. GOVERNANCE COSTS**
Accountancy costs are met by Harrison Black Accountants via donation.
## **4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st March 2023 nor for the year ended 31st March 2022.
## **Trustees' expenses**
Trustees expenses for the year totalled £nil (2021 - £nil).
## **5. STAFF COSTS**
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
## **6.**
|**2023**
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
**COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
fund
£
£
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
146,273
-
**EXPENDITURE ON**
**Raising funds**
Raising donations and legacies
716
-
716
-
**Charitable activities**
Overseas projects
209,896
-
**Total**
210,612
-|2022
Total
funds
£
146,273|
|---|---|
||716|
||716
209,896|
||210,612|
continued...
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**BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA**
**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
|**6.**|**COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued**|**COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued**|**COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued**|**COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued**|**COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||Unrestricted|Restricted||Total|
|||fund|fund||funds|
|||£|£||£|
||**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**|(64,339)||-|(64,339)|
||**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**|||||
||Total funds brought forward|120,715||-|120,715|
||**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED**|||||
||**FORWARD**|56,376||-|56,376|
|**7.**|**DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE**|**YEAR**||||
||||**2023**||2022|
||||**£**||£|
||Other debtors||**1,411**||21,136|
|**8.**|**MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**|||||
||||Net|||
||||movement||At|
|||At 1.4.22|in funds||31.3.23|
|||£|£||£|
||**Unrestricted funds**|||||
||General fund|**56,376**|**(31,886)**||**24,490**|
||**TOTAL FUNDS**|**56,376**|**(31,886)**||**24,490**|
||Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:|||||
|||Incoming|Resources||Movement|
|||resources|expended||in funds|
|||£|£||£|
||**Unrestricted funds**|||||
||General fund|**48,260**|**(80,146)**||**(31,886)**|
||**TOTAL FUNDS**|**48,260**|**(80,146)**||**(31,886)**|
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**BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA**
**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
## **8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued**
## **Comparatives for movement in funds**
|||Net||
|---|---|---|---|
|||movement|At|
||At 1.4.21|in funds|31.3.22|
||£|£|£|
|**Unrestricted funds**||||
|General fund|120,715|(64,339)|56,376|
|**TOTAL FUNDS**|120,715|(64,339)|56,376|
|Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:||||
||Incoming|Resources|Movement|
||resources|expended|in funds|
||£|£|£|
|**Unrestricted funds**||||
|General fund|146,273|(210,612)|(64,339)|
|**TOTAL FUNDS**|146,273|(210,612)|(64,339)|
|A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as||follows:||
|||Net||
|||movement|At|
||At 1.4.21|in funds|31.3.23|
||£|£|£|
|**Unrestricted funds**||||
|General fund|120,715|(96,225)|24,490|
|**TOTAL FUNDS**|120,715|(96,225)|24,490|
continued...
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**BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA**
**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
## **8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued**
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
||Incoming|Resources|Movement|
|---|---|---|---|
||resources|expended|in funds|
||£|£|£|
|**Unrestricted funds**||||
|General fund|194,533|(290,758)|(96,225)|
|**TOTAL FUNDS**|194,533|(290,758)|(96,225)|
## **9. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES**
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st March 2023.
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**BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICA**
## **DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**
**Donations and legacies**
Donations
Gift aid claimed
Corporate Donations
**Total incoming resources**
**EXPENDITURE**
**Raising donations and legacies**
Just Giving charge
**Charitable activities**
Overseas Projects
Travel expenses
**Support costs**
**Finance**
Bank charges
**Governance costs**
Accountancy
Total resources expended
**Net expenditure**|2023
£
**12,701**
**(14,441)**
**50,000**
**48,260**
**48,260**
**216**
**77,360**
**1,818**
**79,178**
**252**
**500**
**80,146**
**(31,886)**|2022
£
55,434
21,136
69,703
146,273
146,273
216
209,393
-
209,393
503
500
210,612
(64,339)|
|---|---|---|
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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