CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examinerfs Report
Report to the trusteesl
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ("the Trust") for the year ended
Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation
basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act
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 carrying out my examination, I
have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 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 accordance with 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 accounts to be reached.
Please delete the wor
in the brackets if they do not apply.
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Date:
Name:
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October 2018

Section B
Disclosure
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Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for
examiners).
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IER
October 2018

UGAND
CONCERN U
UGANDA CONCERN UK
Registered Charity No: 1133440
TRusfEES' ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5th APRIL 2024
LEGAL & ADMINI¥fRATIVE INFORMATION
Governing Document: Trust Deed, adopted 4th January 2010
Objects:
'The prevention or relief of povety in Uganda, in particular by supporting the
charitsble work of Uganda Women Concern Ministry,
Bank:
Lloyds TSB, Clevedon, North Somerset
Trustees: Mrs Bridget Withell (Chair)
Mr Terry Game (Treasurer)
Mr Keith Ketchum
Mr Stephen Withell
Mrs Terry Game
Registered address:
l Birch Avenue, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS217JT
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 self-
help 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 £91,483.24 an increase of £39,280.70
(75 % ) from last year. Gift Aid of £8,387.72 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 increase in monies raised was due to an extremely generous one-off donation from
Faversham Gospel Mission to purchase a new 4WD vehicle for UWCM to enable them to continue to carry
out the incredible work which they do in Uganda.
It should be noted that all donations are sen¢ without deduction, to UWCM.

The main ways in which UCUK generate funds are as follows:
l. 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 birthdayslanniversaries; 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.
2. Fundraising events: various fundraising 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.
3. 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.
4. We are also registered with Easyfundraising.org.uk which also raises funds by shopping on line.
Use of funds by UWCM:
UWCM Vehicle: In recent years, UWCM'S old Landcruiser had become increasingly unreliable and it was
clear that, unless a new 4WD vehicle was purchased, their work in the remote and mountsinous regions
of Mount Elgon would not be able to continue for much longer. We were, therefore, extremely grateful
to the members of Faversham Gospel Mission when we received their donation in May 2023 which allowed
us to buy a brand new Toyota Landcruiser, plus various 'extras' including a new set of deep-tread tyres
which are essential for the driving conditions during the rainy seasons. The vehicle was purchased through
WEM Hamburg GmbH and UWCM took delivery of it in January 2024. Stsff were completely overwhelmed
by this gift and have frequently reported how much safer and more comfortable they are in the new
vehicle and that it is the first time in many years that they have not had to cancel any of their monitoring
visits due to heavy rains making roads very difficult to navigate.
Women's Grou
s." 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 prattical 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.
Pra
er & Porrid
ro
ects at Lwan
oli and Saki
a: 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 projett 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 construrt 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
stsff salaries. We also provide funds to assist UWCM with various administrative costs
Mini-conferences for
oun
eo
le and
arents
uardians: 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 tskes 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 l-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. Staff and those who attend the conferences, confirm that they are extremely beneficial and have
a lasting impact on the young people and their parents/guardians. There is always a huge demand from
communities to host the conferences.
Details of all the main projects we support can be seen on our website www.ugandaconcemuk.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. Three UCUK Trustees visited in January 2024 to monitor the
projects we fund and also to support and encourage the stsff.
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2023 -
Apnl 2024
BREAKDOWN OF INCOME
Opening Balan¢e
39,922.63
Regular Glvlng
11255.00
Donatlons
66,298.75
Fundralslng actlvltleg
4h16.43
Glft Ald Recovery
8,387.72
Collertion Boxe$
125.34
Totsl Income for 2023 - 2024
91,483.24
TOTAL
£ 131h05.87
6th April 2023 - 5th April 2024
BREAKDOWN OF EXPENDrruRE
As in previous years, ￿nSfer5 continue to be made to Uganda Women Concem Ministry on a monthly basis and th1$
frequency will contlnue to be reviewed by the Trustees at the Trustee meetings held twice yearfy.
Children'$ Conference l Training Days
3,000.00
Shelter Qlnstruction - Sarnh'$ Shelters
1600.00
Sakiya & Lwangoli Prayer & Porridge Fkngrammes
5,000.00
Purthase of new Toyots Landcruiser for iIWCM (incorporates final costs refund}
44,274.22
Women's Groups & Community Groups
9,840.00
Sewing Machine$ I Sanltary Pad Project
610.00
Contrlbutlon to UWCM Salarles
13,587.00
UWCM Admlnlstratlon
6,640.00
Bank Charyes for Money Trnnsfers to Uganda
195.00
Education Fees & A5SqKiated costs
3,799.00
Sundries & Ad Hoc donations in response to requests from UWCM
4,934.62
Totsl Expendlture for 2023 - 2024
94,479.84
Closlng Balance
36,926.03
TOTAL
£ 131,405.87
Signed:
TTUStee / T￿SU￿r