Friends of helper
Reg charity 1129727
Annual Report
2024-2025
Friends of helper
c/o St Philip & St James Church
King George Rd
CHATHAM
Kent
ME5 0TZ
Review of the year, by the Chair of Trustees.
I have had the privilege of being the Chair for this financial year. I am thankful for all the people that are true friends of helper – whether based in the UK or Tanzania or across the globe. I have been pleased to be part of a local prayer group for helper and it’s a delight to see people actively engaged and keeping the work of helper in their prayers on a regular basis – not just when we gather. One particularly special prayer meeting happened in Folkestone in July 2025 which included Beryl, the first headteacher at Sunshine school as well as Andy.
Thank you to everyone who takes time to continue to pray for the work of helper and to those who support financially.
It was good that Andy spent time in England again from April to November 2025 and met with many supporters and church leaders in that time.
If you would like to be part of the prayer times, or to host one in your own locality then do get in contact, it would be great to welcome you and support you in whatever way we can. We run a WhatsApp group for updates and summaries of the prayer times. Also if you think your church would appreciate a visit from Andy or one of the Trustees then again, do make contact.
The website accessible at https://www.helpertanzania.org/ continues to showcase the work that happens in Kigoma. We are thankful for everyone who has given financially via the website or been prompted to pray.
My thanks as ever go to fellow trustees, Bridget as treasurer and to Moira and Richard for their dedication to Friends of helper.
Martyn Saunders. Martyn@pipnjims.co.uk
the helper (msaidizi) trust
POBox 145, Kigoma Tanzania
Annual Report of the helper (msaidizi) trust 2024-2025
The initial vision of helping grandmothers by enabling access to medical care and educating their grandchildren so that they can help their ‘bibi’ when they are older is alive and well. Our desire to see these grandchildren grow up into Christ is being fulfilled by the presence of The Holy Spirit in how we do what we do. I am encouraged. Once these students have earned their own educational qualifications and are in paid employment, our job is done. It is slow steady work as is raising any family. As at 2024-2025, another student completed university. She is working unsalaried at the moment, hoping to be taken on by The Tanzanian Seed Institute. There is another student who has finished his training and is getting occasional unpaid work and hoping to be given full-time paid work as a JCB
excavator operator. He stood against corruption all last year with commendable strength and patience. It is such as this that helper is committed to doing its bit to raise up - to see Christ glorified by their eventual upright citizenship. Two more have had Vocational training in hairdressing and have (this year) gone into business together and another who has finished a Certificate in Early Years Education.
On the medical side, we have been seeing, on average, 18 sick people a day and have selected from those the ones who believe are in genuine need. Most of these are referred to local clinics or even just to chemists, being required to bring back the official receipts for any services and medicines they have bought. More serious cases, however, we sent to a German-run mission hospital, mainly, and an Adventist hospital, occasionally, both about an hour away up into the hills. Occasionally we will send one to the government hospitals in town. Last year we had the privilege of helping 4,135 folk get to medical help, including 20 operations of varying sorts.
In Sunshine we had 43 children from chekechea through to Standard 7 (11+ examination year). We also supported 47 students from government primary, through to A Levels (some are ex-Sunshiners). 4 did Vocational Training and 3 more went to college. 8 were and are at university.
I am so grateful for all the folk who are still supporting us for all these years, having agreed to switch from supporting me for 12+ years as a pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship and get behind the helper (msaidizi) trust. It is amazing how The Lord has sustained us these 15 years, largely through them. Our thanks go to Friends of helper who have diligently claimed back the tax from those who support through Gift Aid and so on. And I am proud the British Government generously support charitable work in this way; their commendable generosity deserves international acclaim.
As I look ahead to the next few years, the need for Friends of helper UK to turn their minds to income generation initiatives of their own and the widening of the support base will be essential if we are to sustain the success and growth of the helper trust in Tanzania. This will become all the more pressing as we continue to support these students through Secondary, Further Education and Vocational Training.
Prod, Krista.
Andy Blake Founder Trustee of the registered trustees of the helper (msaidizi) trust 2010 a registered Tanzanian Charity No 3899 Contact: info@helpertanzania.org +255 755 389332
FOH Treasurers report 2025
We are very grateful for the generosity of supporting churches and individuals. We thank God for all who pray and give to this work. Total expenditure in Tanzania this year through helper (msaidizi) was £48,239.43 which compares well with the income to Friends of helper for the year which was £52,014.97 of which £6,867.41 was Gift Aid rebate.
In the UK we also spent £625 on seven laptops to take to Kigoma on 4/11/24 and on bank transfer fees. No trustee took payments for their time or expenses, the value of this gift is not reflected in the formal accounts.
On a monthly basis, the average costs for helper are now £3,915pcm. Regular monthly giving is at present £2,983pcm (including Gift aid). The balance of costs is funded by one-off donations from supporting churches and individuals - we are hugely grateful to all those who support helper in any way.
We are aware that the needs in Tanzania continue to increase, especially with more pupils reaching secondary and tertiary education, and thus of the need to find additional finances. We are grateful for all donations and trust that God will continue to bless and prosper the work of helper.
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helper expenditure 2024 -2025
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EducationFamily Support MedicalHouse rent, office,utilitiesSalariesNSSF pension contributionsLegal and auditor costsUnplanned expense Total
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The categories have been changed this year.
Bridget Nightingale
Treasurer Friends of helper
FRIENDS OF HELPER
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| Unrestricted | Designated | Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| RECEIPTSAND PAYMENTSACCOUNT | |||||
| Incoming Resources | |||||
| Receiptsfrom donors | |||||
| Gift Aided Giving | 24,331 | - | 24,331 | 26,885 | |
| Non Gift Aid Giving | 20,630 | - | 20,630 | 19,554 | |
| Gift Aid Repayment from HMRC | 6,867 | - | 6,867 | 5,643 | |
| Bank Interest | 221 | - | 221 | 81 | |
| 52,049 | 0 | 52,049 | 52,163 | ||
| Resources Used | |||||
| Charitable Activities | |||||
| Helper (Note a) | 50,400 | - | 50,400 | 40,170 | |
| Andy Living Expenses | 3,263 | - | 3,263 | 3,263 | |
| Laptops (bought in UKforTz) | 625 | 625 | - | ||
| Bank Fees | 153 | - | 153 | 135 | |
| 54,441 | 0 | 54,441 | 43,568 | ||
| Excess ofPayments over Receipts | -2,392 | 0 | -2,392 | 8,595 | |
| Funds broughtforward at 1stMay | 13,463 | 0 | 13,463 | 4,868 | |
| Funds carried forward at 30th April she |
11,071 | 0 | 11,071 | 13,463 |
FRIENDS OF HELPER
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| Cash Funds | 2024/25 | 2023/24 |
|---|---|---|
| BankCommunityAccount | 381.88 | 571.92 |
| Bank Bus Premium 1 | 7,580.10 | 9,827.38 |
| Bank Bus Premium 2 | 3,109.15 | 3,063.69 |
| 11,071.13 | 13,462.99 | |
| Represented By | ||
| Unrestricted Funds | 11,071.13 | 13,462.99 |
| Designated Funds | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11,071.13 | 13,462.99 | |
| Assets | ||
| GiftAid from part oftaxyear dueto beclaimed | 1,865.50 | 2,643.00 |
| 1,865.50 | 2,643.00 | |
| Liability | ||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 0.00 | 0.00 |
Except where indicated from the statement of receipts and payments or above, all the assets and liabilities are in respect of the charity’s unrestricted funds
APPROVAL
The accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf on 21 February 2026 by
: eee oy) oan Russell Poynter
The attached notes form part of these financial statements.
Independents Examiners report
to the trustees of Friends of Helper
| report to the trustees on my examination of the account of Friends of Helper (the Fund) for the year ending 30th April 2023.
Trustees’ Responsibilities
Under the Charities Act 2011, the trustees are required to prepare a statement of account for each accounting year.
They are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to ensure that such accounts and records comply with the Charities Act 2011.
They also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to detect fraud or other irregularities and to provide reasonable assurances that:
1.The charity is operating efficiently and effectively
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Its assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposition
-
Financial information used within the charity or for publication is reliable
-
The charity complies with relevant laws and regulations
Independents Examiners Statement
| have completed my examination. | 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord, with those records.
| 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.
° wert AK LO Russell Poynter 483 Lower Rainham Road
Rainham, KENT ME8 7TN
Date: 1 bu teth
FRIENDS OF HELPER
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
| Receipts Analysis | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Designated | Total | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Helper* | |||||
| Students education | 19729 | - | 19,729 | 16,480 | |
| Salaries inc Pensions | 10031 | = | 10,031 | 11,746 | |
| FamilySupport/Medical | 14891 | - | 14,891 | 7,267 | |
| Rent& Utilities | 4947 | 7 | 4,947 | 8)510 | |
| Legal Support/Tax | 161 | = | 161 | 78 | |
| Miscellaneous | 641 | = | 641 | 1,088 | |
| 50,400 | 0 | 50,400 | 40,170 |
*Please note:
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Helper reports spend in TZS which is converted into GBP
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Not all funds used at helper come from Friends of helper
-
Not all funds are spent immediately so the spread is based on % of actual spend
FRIENDS OF HELPER
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| Unrestricted | Designated | Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| RECEIPTSAND PAYMENTSACCOUNT | |||||
| Incoming Resources | |||||
| Receiptsfrom donors | |||||
| Gift Aided Giving | 24,331 | - | 24,331 | 26,885 | |
| Non Gift Aid Giving | 20,630 | - | 20,630 | 19,554 | |
| Gift Aid Repayment from HMRC | 6,867 | - | 6,867 | 5,643 | |
| Bank Interest | 221 | - | 221 | 81 | |
| 52,049 | 0 | 52,049 | 52,163 | ||
| Resources Used | |||||
| Charitable Activities | |||||
| Helper (Note a) | 50,400 | - | 50,400 | 40,170 | |
| Andy Living Expenses | 3,263 | - | 3,263 | 3,263 | |
| Laptops (bought in UKforTz) | 625 | 625 | - | ||
| Bank Fees | 153 | - | 153 | 135 | |
| 54,441 | 0 | 54,441 | 43,568 | ||
| Excess ofPayments over Receipts | -2,392 | 0 | -2,392 | 8,595 | |
| Funds broughtforward at 1stMay | 13,463 | 0 | 13,463 | 4,868 | |
| Funds carried forward at 30th April she |
11,071 | 0 | 11,071 | 13,463 |
FRIENDS OF HELPER
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| Cash Funds | 2024/25 | 2023/24 |
|---|---|---|
| BankCommunityAccount | 381.88 | 571.92 |
| Bank Bus Premium 1 | 7,580.10 | 9,827.38 |
| Bank Bus Premium 2 | 3,109.15 | 3,063.69 |
| 11,071.13 | 13,462.99 | |
| Represented By | ||
| Unrestricted Funds | 11,071.13 | 13,462.99 |
| Designated Funds | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11,071.13 | 13,462.99 | |
| Assets | ||
| GiftAid from part oftaxyear dueto beclaimed | 1,865.50 | 2,643.00 |
| 1,865.50 | 2,643.00 | |
| Liability | ||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 0.00 | 0.00 |
Except where indicated from the statement of receipts and payments or above, all the assets and liabilities are in respect of the charity’s unrestricted funds
APPROVAL
The accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf on 21 February 2026 by
: eee oy) oan Russell Poynter
The attached notes form part of these financial statements.
Independents Examiners report
to the trustees of Friends of Helper
| report to the trustees on my examination of the account of Friends of Helper (the Fund) for the year ending 30th April 2023.
Trustees’ Responsibilities
Under the Charities Act 2011, the trustees are required to prepare a statement of account for each accounting year.
They are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to ensure that such accounts and records comply with the Charities Act 2011.
They also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to detect fraud or other irregularities and to provide reasonable assurances that:
1.The charity is operating efficiently and effectively
-
Its assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposition
-
Financial information used within the charity or for publication is reliable
-
The charity complies with relevant laws and regulations
Independents Examiners Statement
| have completed my examination. | 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:
-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
-
the accounts do not accord, with those records.
| 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.
° wert AK LO Russell Poynter 483 Lower Rainham Road
Rainham, KENT ME8 7TN
Date: 1 bu teth
FRIENDS OF HELPER
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
| Receipts Analysis | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Designated | Total | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Helper* | |||||
| Students education | 19729 | - | 19,729 | 16,480 | |
| Salaries inc Pensions | 10031 | = | 10,031 | 11,746 | |
| FamilySupport/Medical | 14891 | - | 14,891 | 7,267 | |
| Rent& Utilities | 4947 | 7 | 4,947 | 8)510 | |
| Legal Support/Tax | 161 | = | 161 | 78 | |
| Miscellaneous | 641 | = | 641 | 1,088 | |
| 50,400 | 0 | 50,400 | 40,170 |
*Please note:
-
Helper reports spend in TZS which is converted into GBP
-
Not all funds used at helper come from Friends of helper
-
Not all funds are spent immediately so the spread is based on % of actual spend