CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts 6•¢tlon A Independent Exam5nefs Report Roport to tho trusteesl members of uGAFdOA CCNCÉRNJ On accounts for the year ended Charity r•0 (rfany) 11 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examinab.on of the accounts of the ab)ve charity {"the Trust.) for the year ended Responsibilities and As the chartty trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the weparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of the CharrtEs Ac 2011 ("the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Chanty Commission under section 145151(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm thal no malerial matters have ome to my attention ") in ¢onneclion wilh the examination which gives me ¢ause to believe that in. any matenal respect: accounting records yre not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Ad or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs statement I have no cOnmS and have Come across no olher matters in connecllon with the examination to which attention should be dravm in order to enablo proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Please d ete the words in Ihe br8ckels if Iliey (lo nol oppty. Signed: Dalo: |_25_1.10 Name: ToAtyJ c(b-B Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (rf any}: Address: 11 H NLÉ G.l>aVC___ ... fL56ft,-N o flTH ..soHcflCT _ Oclobor 2018
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UGANDA CONCERN UK
Registered Charity No: 1133440
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5[th] APRIL 2023
LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Governing Document: Trust Deed, adopted 4[th] January 2010
Objects: ‘The prevention or relief of poverty in Uganda, in particular by supporting the charitable work of Uganda Women Concern Ministry’
Bank: Lloyds TSB, Clevedon, North Somerset
Trustees: Mrs Bridget Withell (Chair) Mr Stephen Withell Mr Terry Game (Treasurer) Mrs Terry Game Mr Keith Ketchum
Registered address: 1 Birch Avenue, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 7JT
Uganda Concern UK primarily supports the work of Uganda Women Concern Ministry (UWCM) in the Mbale region of Uganda. UWCM is an indigenous Christian NGO, established in 1991 to assist and empower people living in poverty in hard to reach communities in the remote foothills of Mount Elgon where there is little or no access to any other support. They focus on rural communities and in addition to creating selfhelp groups, skills training and small-scale saving schemes, UWCM identifies those in greatest need and offers hope through individualised practical, emotional and spiritual support. The combination of these interventions is very effective in equipping and enabling people to lift themselves out of poverty in a sustainable way.
Funding:
The total amount raised by UCUK during this financial year was £52,202.54 an increase of £10,729.20 (26%) from last year. Gift Aid of £6,810.50 was reclaimed during the year. Transfers are made to Uganda Women Concern Ministry on a monthly basis and this frequency will continue to be reviewed by the Trustees.
The main ways in which UCUK generate funds are as follows:
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We have a small, but growing, base of regular supporters and also a number of individuals and churches who kindly make ad-hoc donations. Some supporters choose to make a donation in lieu of special birthdays/anniversaries; bequeath gifts to Uganda Concern UK or make a donation in memory of a loved one and we are extremely grateful for the continued generosity of everyone who chooses to support UCUK.
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Fundraising events: various fund raising events are held throughout the year and Trustees are always pleased to be invited to speak at churches or groups about the work of UWCM and this often results in a financial donation.
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We are registered with Everyclick.com and this has continued to generate funding by the ‘give as you live’ scheme simply by shopping on line.
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We are also registered with Easyfundraising.org.uk which also raises funds by shopping on line.
Use of funds by UWCM:
Women’s Groups: The work with Women’s Groups in rural communities continues to progress well and forms the major part of our funding. There is always a waiting list of groups who wish to receive training as they have seen the impact that other groups are having within their communities. UWCM offers support and training to these groups at various levels in a number of activities which help to bring about sustainable development and transformation in the lives of individuals and communities. They help communities and groups to identify ways to generate funds using local skills and resources including CMMF (Community Managed Micro Finance) training. Group members also identify and assist the poorest in their community in various practical ways but with the aim of promoting income-generation and increasing the family’s financial independence. We continue to provide funds to buy sewing machines and materials which enable groups to earn an income as well as making and distributing re-usable sanitary pads to young women who would otherwise not be able to afford them. The Rainwater Tanks revolving fund project has also been successful in enabling the groups to provide tanks to members of their communities.
Prayer & Porridge projects at Lwangoli and Sakiya: We have been supporting the P&P project at Lwangoli since 2019 and, in April 2022, we were delighted to recommence our funding for the P&P project at Sakiya. The aim of each Prayer & Porridge project is to provide support, counselling, prayer, Bible study, a nutritional meal, games & activities, plus assistance with school fees and scholastic materials whenever possible to very vulnerable children. They give the children a real sense of belonging and increases their feelings of self-worth and confidence and parents confirm that it has a very positive impact on their children. Both projects are run by volunteers from local churches and overseen by UWCM with approximately 150 children registered at each project but there is an increasing need for more funding for school fees and medical fees.
Sarah’s Shelters: This fund enables Women’s Groups to assist vulnerable families (often a mother with children) to buy a small plot of land (if necessary) and construct a traditional home. Members of the communities donate the wooden poles and work together to build the new shelters. Our funding buys materials such as the iron sheets for the roof, wooden door and window frames, land (if necessary) and also provide a small IGA eg a pair of goats and also mattresses, bedding, cooking pots etc as often these families have nothing. The money we send out is usually sufficient to build 2 or 3 new shelters each quarter but there is always a list of families waiting for new shelters.
Education Fund: In addition to providing basic scholastic materials to some of the most vulnerable children in various communities, we also fund individuals identified to us by UWCM through primary and secondary education or through an apprenticeship program.
Contribution towards staff salaries and admin costs: We currently contribute towards 8 members of UWCM staff salaries. We also provide funds to assist UWCM with various administrative costs including the repair and maintenance of their vehicle which is essential to their work.
Mini-conferences for young people and parents/guardians: In late December/early January UWCM hold non-residential conferences in 4 different communities with approximately 50 young people attending each day. Each mini conference takes place over 3 days and topics covered include: children’s rights and responsibilities; life skills and decision making criteria; self-esteem; drug and alcohol awareness; people trafficking. This is followed by a 1-day training in each community for up to 25 parents/guardians when UWCM staff share skills on how to handle teenagers at home, in church and in society. UWCM staff are the lead facilitators but each community is involved with the planning and running of these events by contributing a venue; firewood, preparation of meals and ensuring the safety and security of the young people.
Details of all the main projects we support can be seen on our website www.ugandaconcernuk.org. We also produce a twice-yearly newsletter which is sent to all our supporters plus latest news is posted on the blog on our website.
Visits to UWCM : We work closely with UWCM throughout the year to offer support and guidance and also to try and secure additional funding. A group of 9 supporters went out to Uganda in January 2023 and it is anticipated that 3 of the UCUK Trustees will visit again in January 2024 to monitor the projects we fund and also to support and encourage the staff.
“Working To Support Uganda Women Concern Ministry” e-mail: ugandaconcernuk@live.co.uk website: www.ugandaconcernuk.org
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6th April 2022 - 5th April 2023
BREAKDOWN OF INCOME
Opening Balance 31,007.07
Regular Giving 11,422.00
Donations 32,598.93
Fundraising activities 1,332.05
Gift Aid Recovery 6,810.50
Collection Boxes 39.06
Total Income for 2022 - 2023 52,202.54
TOTAL £ 83,209.61
6th April 2022 - 5th April 2023
BREAKDOWN OF EXPENDITURE
As in previous years, transfers continue to be made to Uganda Women Concern Ministry on a monthly basis and this
frequency will continue to be reviewed by the Trustees at the Trustee meetings held twice yearly.
Children's Conference / Training Days 2,400.00
Shelter Construction - Sarah's Shelters 2,150.00
Sakiya & Lwangoli Prayer & Porridge Programmes 3,746.00
Renovation of Lock-Ups in Mbale 1,700.00
Women's Groups & Community Groups 8,040.00
Sewing Machines / Sanitary Pad Project 736.00
Contribution to UWCM Salaries 13,078.00
UWCM Administration 4,773.00
Bank Charges for Money Transfers to Uganda 180.00
Education Fees & Associated costs 1,624.00
Sundries & Ad Hoc donations in response to requests from UWCM 4,859.98
Total Expenditure for 2022 - 2023 43,286.98
Closing Balance 39,922.63
TOTAL £ 83,209.61
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Signed: Terry Game - Trustee / Treasurer
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Total Income for 2022 - 2023
Collection Boxes,
Regular Giving,
£39
£11,422
Gift Aid Recovery,
£6,811
Fundraising Activities,
£1,332
Regular Giving
Donations
Fundraising Activities
Donations, Gift Aid Recovery
£32,599
Collection Boxes
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Total Outgoings for 2022 - 2023
Sewing Machines /
Education Fees Sanitary Pad Project
£1,624 £736 Bank Charges for Money
Renovation of Lock-Ups in Mbale Transfers to Uganda
£1,700 £180
Shelter Construction - Sarah's Shelters
£2,150
Contribution to UWCM Salaries
Children's Conference / £13,078
Training Days
£2,400
Prayer & Porridge Programme Women's & Community Groups
£3,746 £8,040
UWCM Administration
£4,773 Ad Hoc donations in response to requests from UWCM
£4,860
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