Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 04 2021 To 31 03 2022
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 (ifany) |
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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)
How the charity is constituted
Trust
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Self appointing Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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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
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 Summary of the objects of the COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT, LECTURES, FORA AND BY charity set out in its THE PUBLICATION OF LITERATURE DEVOTED TO governing document 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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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)
2021 – 2022 has been a relatively quiet year post-Covid. The bulk of our donations in this financial year 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. http://kodenischool.org.uk/ Some designated funds were allocated to ongoing support of the Dorcas Boys and Dorcas girls project running costs. Additional donations were sent to Idrissa, a Fulani minister working with the nomadic community across Burkina Faso.
Aid to Burkina has an informal relationship with several other charities whose remit covers the kind of work we are responsible for. Together we are known as the “Leegere partnership”, occasionally called on to fund projects of a size beyond each individual charity’s to help. In 2021-2022 we were able to contribute towards the building or a church / well/ pastor’s house in a village called Ouere where the church community were welcoming a full-time minister but had no resources to support him or provide him with accommodation.
Both income and expenditure remained low with as the COVID19 pandemic began to resolve, with fundraising largely restricted because of uncertain lockdown requirements and a societal reluctance to change behaviour that would permit fundraising. We look forward to this changing soon.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
The political climate in Burkina Faso has continued to be changeable throughout this year with a military coup and worsening terrorist attacks in the North of the country creating much uncertainty about the safety of travel to the country. Advice from the UK Government suggesting that all but essential travel should be avoided because of the threat of terrorism continues to prevent us from visiting, although photographs of completed projects are sent to us by our local representative. 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 13 January 2023
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| Aid to Burkina | Aid to Burkina | Aid to Burkina | 1129254 | 1129254 | 1129254 | CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
Period start date 01/04/2021 |
To | Period end date 31/03/2022 |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - 26,031 - - - - - 26,031 - - - 26,031 - 27,795 - - 180 205 - - - 28,180 - - - 28,180 - 2,149 - 26,203 24,054 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ - 26,031 - - - - - - 26,031 - - - 26,031 - 27,795 - - 180 205 - - - 28,180 - - - 28,180 - 2,149 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations | 26,031 | 38,514 | |||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
26,031 | 38,514 | |||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 38,514 | |||||||
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| Activities | 27,795 | 28,000 | |||||
| Restaurant | - | - | |||||
| Internet | - | 206 | |||||
| Accountancy | 180 | 180 | |||||
| Bank charges | 205 | 160 | |||||
| Others | - | - | |||||
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| **Sub total ** | 28,180 | 28,546 | |||||
| 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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| 28,546 | |||||||
| - 2,149 | - | - | - 2,149 |
9,968 | |||
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| 26,203 | - | - | 26,203 | 16,235 | |||
| 24,054 | - | - | 24,054 | 26,203 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
07/02/2023
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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 B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Cash at bank Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 24,054 - - - - - 24,054 - 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 | 07/02/2023 | ||
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 2022 Charity no 1129254 ended (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: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): |
Gary Lewis | 7 February 2023 |
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| The Dixon Lewis Partnership | ||
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IER
March 2012
Address: Baltimore House Baltic Business Quarter Gateshead. NE8 3DF
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
2
IER
March 2012
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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IER
March 2012