Village of Hope and Grace UK Trustee Annual Report Charity Details and Organisation Charity Name: Village of Hope and Grace UK Charity no.: 1132130 This report relates to the financial year: April 2024 to March 2025 The principal address of the charity is 83 Hawser Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 7FA The following individuals were the charity trustees on the date the report was approved. PeEr Ireland Anita Ireland Wayne Lippett Karen Lippett No other individuals served as charity trustees during the year. Trustees are nom inated by existing trustees and approved at the meetinos of the trustees. Two Trustees meetings are held each year. The Charity was established in 2009. The Charity is constituted as a trust and governed by a Trust deed. Objectives and Activities Objectives The objectives of the charity, as set out in the trust deed are: A. To relieve poverty, deprivation, distress and suffering of abandoned children and children without parents in Tanzania by working with local Christian organisations to PTovide practical and spiritual support, including the building and operation of orphanages and schools; the provision of finance to enable access to shelter, care, education and medical services and other basic needs. B. To advance the awareness and education of the public in the UK and abroad regarding the suffering and needs of the orphans in Tanzania through presentations at schools, churches and other meeting places., and publication and distribution of information.
Activities The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in planning the activities of the charity. The charity provides grants to partner organisations in Tanzania who work together with the charity to support orphan children in Tanzania with: Education - to provide school, college and university fees, uniforms, shoes and the equipment they need for school - books, pens, computers etc. personal support - to provide food, medical care, accommodation, foster carers to look after the younger children, help with finding jobslstarting a business Spiritual guidance - to provide the opportunity for the children to hear the gospel message and the good news that they have a heavenly father who loves them very much The support provided is for orphan children in rural Tanzania. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) defines an orphan as a child under 18 years ot age who has Sost one or both parents to any cause of death. This definition is adopted here, but preference will always be given to orphans who have lost both parents. Only orphan children who lack the means of economic support from their wider family will be considered to be part of the programme (e.g. if an orphan can access education and healthcare without our suptx)rt they will not be considered for the programme), In general, the beneficiaries of the programme will live in the town of Kibakwe and the surrounding villages in the Dodoma region of Tanzania, This makes the programme more effective and manageable. Children will not be taken into the programme if they are over the age of 18. However, if a child in the programme undertakes further education or training they can continue until they qualify or reach the age of 25. In addition to the direct support to the orphans, we are working with our Tanzanian partner to establish a medical centre that will provide the orphans with free medical services and employment opportunities. To help achieve our objectives the charity has partnership agreements with our partner organisations in Tanzania. In the UK we work with churches and schools to raise awareness of the needs of orphans in Tanzania. Achievements and Performance During this year, grants were awarded to Hope and Grace in Action Tanzania that allowed the following to be achieved: Education and Training - provided access to appropriate education and training opportunities to 22 orphan children and young people
This included access to primary and secondary school, college and university as appropriate to the age and ability of the child. The programme provided school and college fees, uniforms, shoes and any equipment required for their studies - books, pens, computers etc. Sometimes it was necessary to provide additional tuition to help the children catch up on missed schooling. Vthen studying away from home the programme provided accommodation and transport costs. For those who are not suited to higher education, suitable vocational training was sought and provided. Personal support for the orphan children - the following support was provided: o Food, clothes and bedding. Personal hygiene items. Medical care as needed. This involved eye exams, visits to hospital etc to receive diagnosis and treatment. Accommodation where needed. Foster carers to look after the younger children who do not have any responsible adults. Sometimes it was necessary to support the child's carer (e.g. grandmother) as well as the child to enable them to care effectively. Pocket money for the older young people. Assistance with finding jobslstarting a business with the aim of the young person becom ing independent and being able to leave the programme. o Being an advocate for the child l young person. sritUal guidance for the orphan children - the following was provided A bible for every child in the programme who wanted one Encouragement to attend a local church and be involved in church activities. o Prayer To achieve the above outcomes several key activities were undertaken by our partner., Regular visits to the younger children to deliver food, school supplies etc. and to check on their wellbeing Visits to the children's schoolslcolleges to identify progress and address any issues Researching and visiting colleges to identify suitable courses for the young people. Taking any sick children to the appropriate medical facilities for tests and treatment. Finding suitable accommodation for children who need to travel for education or training. Building good relationships with local schools and churches Travelling to a nearby city to bulk buy items to support the children's welfare
and education. In addition to the direct support for the orphan children, grant funding was provided Cover basic operating costs for our partner organisation, This primarily included off ice expenses, travelling expenses and communication. Repurpose Hope House in Kibakwe to become Hope and Grace Dispensary. This involved: o erecting additional buildings and converting others into laboratories, medical examination and treatment rooms, and a pharmacy. purchase and install all necessary medical equipment, office equipment, and facility infrastructure (e.g. electrical generator, computer system, and CCTV security). Hiring qualified staff to manage the facility preparing and progressing the necessary registrations to allow the dispensary to operate within Tanzanian regulations. being subject to inspections by the local health authority and making adjustments to the facility based on their recommendations. Starting trial operations on 20 January 2025. thin the UK, the main activities have been working with supporters of the charity. In particular, we., Presented two updates to Tewkesbury Baptist Church on progress with the charitable work. Issued two charity newsletters to supporters, giving details of the work. Provided monthly updates to the Mission Team at Tewkesbury Baptist Church. Engaged with four classes from Alderman Knight school, presenting and discussing the need and vision for the Hope and Grace Dispensary. Maintained our supporter and funding base. Financial Review In the financial year 2024 to 2025, the Charity had an income of £44,692 and an expenditure of £60,470. The charity operates its accounts on a 'Receipts and Payments, basis. The in-year deficit reflects that significant funds for the dispensary project were raised last year, but grants were allocated this year. The accounts are provided in Appendix l. An Independent Examiner Review of the charity's accounts is provided in Appendix 2. The charity has a General Fund (unrestricted) and a Hope Clinic Fund (restricted) The charity does not hold any funds that are materially in deficit. The charity has a resepde policy that requires it to hold £2,000 in reserve to cover any temporary shortfall in income, unplanned or exceptional expenditure or adverse impacts of exchange rate fluctuations. On 31 March 2025, there was a shortfall in the reserves of £745.
The charity's principal source of funding is individual supporters and chuiches. All Trustees give their time voluntarily, and the charity employs no person. Signature: Signature: Print Name." UJAw5 Liep& rtr Print Name: PE DÈLrt,J A/,12026 Date.. 21.1 2026 Date:
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Willngo ol Hope and Grace UK ll32130 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a FOT tha pariod To 11412024 3U312025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted lunds Endowment funds Total funds Last yg to thè nwelt t•lhe neAresi£ ¢0 ihe nfrarest£ to the twar•st ¢ the n¢•res¢ E Al Recei IntornÈ from Child onsorshi IT1¢[r Irorn Re lar Givi Incorre Irom GiltAi(J Tax Re Income Iiom Fund Raisln Incomo Ironi Individuol thJnation5 Income IromAcademi¢ Fund IncerT Irum nl¥abuiilC*7U1EI7E¥ IncorrE for H Other 2,520 85 m8nts 8.097 179 69 187 179 840 720 960 Clln 20 Sub total(Grc6s income lor AR) 27,283 17AOg 44M92 44,589 A2 Asset and Investment sales, Sub total 27,283 17AOg 44,692 44,589 A3 Pa>Thents Grarnstor Chldran Supp)rt arants Inr sc)11¢011eOfr Fo0$ Grants lor TrAVelranspO Graiffs lor HopL' Clinic Pioie Gronts loi HGAT TAnLania oth'ce VH(S UK Charty AdmlnLstralon BAnk f8es 88 971 40.277 26 19 Sub total 20,193 40.Z77 60A70 28.132 A4 Asset and invèstment purchases, (see 1able) Sub total Totsl payments 20.193 40.277 60870 28,132 Net of r8ceipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between lunds A6 Cash lunds last year end Cash funds this year end 7.090 8.500 302 15,777 1&457 16,730 575 1,255 17.032 CCXX Rl accounts (SS) 1910112026
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrictèd funds to near85t £ Restricted lunds Endowment nds t85t£ Bl Cash funds c&sh lurnls 992 Total $h funds 362 1Bofeobai&nc6sth r*ipts ond payonts accountl¥l UnTe$trictgd funds Restrirrted funds Éndowment lunds to heareBt£ Dètails to neartst£ to near8Bt£ Fund ¢0 lah a8B8t betongs Details Co¥t {optlon•Jl Curr•ntvthlu• B3 Investment Assets Fund toythlch belonga Current valuè loptbona Details Cost loptlon•4 B4 Asset6 retalned for th8 charity's own use Fund to Ythl¢h 11gbllty rela Amouth due {opilOn} due loptlonal) Details B5 Liabiliti83 Signed by one or trth%lees on behall ol all ihe twsteès Signawre Print Name Date of approval P E Ireland Peter Ireland Anita Ireland Dec45 Anlta Ireland CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 1910112026
Appendix 2 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the trusteesl members of Village of Hope and Grace UK On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charity no (If any) 1132130 Set out on pages Appendix I I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31103 12025. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for Ihe preparation basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act"). I report in respect of my examlnatlon of the Trust's accounts carried out under seciion 145 ot the 2011 Act and in carrying out my exarnination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commisslon under sectlon 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material Matters have come to my attention ( ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accoidance wlth section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn In order to enable a proper understanding of the aOUnts to be reached. * Please delete rhe words in the brackets if they do not apply. Slgned: Date: 2e•2 Name: Kam-Lin Bovett IER October 2018
Relevant professlonal quallflcation(s) or body (If any): Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Address: 14 Arundel Road Mitton Tewkesbury GL20 8AT Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, I ndependent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidan for examiners)- IER October 2018
Give here brlef det"1S of any items that the examiner wishes to dlsclose. IER October 2018