Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 04 2020 To 31 03 2021
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Aid to Burkina
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1129254
Charity's principal address 20 The Chase
Rickleton, Washington Tyne & Wear Postcode NE38 9DX
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Dr. PhilipLe Dune | Chairman | ||||
| Mr. Glen MacKnight |
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| Mr. Derek Butler | |||||
| Mrs. Allison Le Dune |
Secretary | ||||
| Mrs. Janice MacKnight |
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| Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) | |||||
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
Trust How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Self appointing Trustee selection methods
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
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Section C Objectives and activities
| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document |
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN SUCH PARTS OF AFRICA AND / OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT THROUGH THE HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS, LECTURES, PRODUCING AND / OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON CHRISTIAN FAITH AND PRACTICE TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION. THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS WHICH REMAIN UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE CHARITY, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT, LECTURES, FORA AND BY THE PUBLICATION OF LITERATURE DEVOTED TO HEALTHCARE AND HEALTH PROMOTION IN SUCH PARTS OF AFRICA AND / OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND SUCH PARTS OF AFRICA AND / OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT. THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE IN SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA AND/ OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT. |
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The bulk of our donations in this financial year once again continue to come from the Folkestone School/Church alliance and the focus of our expenditure reflected this with the bulk of our work being with the Kodeni school project and its ongoing support costs following the completion of Phase 3. http://kodenischool.org.uk/
The Covid Pandemic, while sparing the people of Burkina Faso, reduced the amount of physical contact donors could have with our projects, and in turn limited the availability of some raw materials in the country while increasing their acquisition cost so most of our projects were put into a period of maintenance rather than development.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
The Boys’ Project continues to grow numerically and as part of their training they learn about agriculture. The produce that is grown there is used to supply food for the Dorcas Girls project as well as their own needs with the surplus being sold in the market to raise funds for the projects. As part of the development of this the Charity provided funds to enable an effective irrigation system to be installed ensuring optimal growing conditions for the varied crops that were being grown.
Aid to Burkina have enjoyed working in partnership with other charities who have an interest in Burkina Faso and have formed an informal group with charities in the UK, mainly church-based, called the Leegere Partnership. “Leegere” is a word used in Burkina Faso when a farmer has to harvest his crops. His crops, which must supply the needs of his family until the following harvest, have to be harvested rapidly to prevent loss. When other villagers hear this word being called out they leave their own work to help the farmer gather in the crops, knowing that when they have need, they too will call for help and their cry will be heard and responded to. The Leegere Partnership mimics this in that when we hear of a need that is greater than our individual ability to contribute, we know that collectively we can give in such a way that the work will be completed quickly. In 2021 we heard of the need for a church building, pastors house and well in a small village called Ouere and together with churches in Watford, Tunbridge Wells and Folkestone were able to finish the construction of the buildings before the start of the rainy season in June.
Both income and expenditure have decreased with the onset of the COVID19 pandemic, with fundraising largely restricted because of lockdown requirements and it is to be hoped that this will change soon.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and erformance p
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
The political climate in Burkina Faso has continued to be changeable throughout the year with much uncertainty about the safety of travel to the country as a result of COVID 19 and advice from the UK Government suggesting that all but essential travel should be avoided because of the threat of terrorism. Despite this, projects have continued and most can be managed without personal supervision from the UK as systems have been put in place to reliably facilitate this.
We are pleased to report that despite the political challenges and questionable travel safety issues, Aid to Burkina continues to supply funding for the basic needs of the Burkinabe living in the South West of the country through clean water initiatives, free healthcare and educational projects and it is hoped that this will continue into future years.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
As overheads are negligible and projects are only funded as money becomes available we do not currently feel it necessary to maintain reserves.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Not applicable.
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F
Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Philip Le Dune
Allison Le Dune
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc)
Date 19 January 2022
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Aid to Burkina 1129254 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/04/2020 31/03/2021
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - 38,514 - - - - - 38,514 - - - 38,514 - 28,000 - 206 180 160 - - - 28,546 - - - 28,546 9,968 - 16,235 26,203 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ - 38,514 - - - - - - 38,514 - - - 38,514 - 28,000 - 206 180 160 - - - 28,546 - - - 28,546 9,968 |
Total funds to the nearest £ - 38,514 - - - - - - 38,514 - - - 38,514 - 28,000 - 206 180 160 - - - 28,546 - - - 28,546 9,968 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations | 38,514 | 43,795 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
38,514 | 43,795 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| **Sub total ** | - | - | ||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 43,795 | ||||||
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| Activities | 28,000 | 44,478 | ||||
| Restaurant | - | - | ||||
| Internet | 206 | 95 | ||||
| Accountancy | 180 | 180 | ||||
| Bank charges | 160 | 205 | ||||
| Others | - | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 28,546 | 44,958 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 44,958 | ||||||
| 9,968 | - | - | 9,968 | - 1,163 | ||
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| 16,235 | - | - | 16,235 | 17,398 | ||
| 26,203 | - | - | 26,203 | 16,235 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
19/01/2022
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Details Details Cash at bank Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 26,203 - - - - - 26,203 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Dr Philiple Dune |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| Dr Philiple Dune | 19/01/2021 | ||
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Aid to Burkina members of On accounts for the year 31 March 2021 ended
Charity no 1129254 (if any)
Set out on pages Receipts and payments accounts (two pages)
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
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Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement (other than that disclosed below *)
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Gary Lewis Date: 19 January 2022 Name: The Dixon Lewis Partnership
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
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March 2012
| Address: | Baltimore House |
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| Baltic Business Quarter | |
| Gateshead. NE8 3DF | |
| Section B Disclosure |
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
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March 2012
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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IER
March 2012