The Vinjeru School Trust - Charity No: 1135234
Trustees, Annual Report and Accounts for the period ended 31 December 2024
The trustees present their annual report and the independently examined accounts for the twelve
months ending 31 December 2024.
Name and principal address
The name of the charity is The Vinjeru School Trust and the principal address is 17 Sayer Way,
Knebworth, Herts SG3 6BN.
Trustees
The trustees who served during the period were:
Ross Power- Chairman
Roberta Power-secretary
Martin Hodder
Gillian Hodder
Joel Haris- Treasurer
Hannah Haris
Objectives
The objectives of the Trust are-
To raise funds for the building and establishment of a school based on Christian principles in
the town of Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia.
To provide education and bring hope to the underprivileged children in Kapiri Mposhi who
would otherwise not be able to afford education.
To raise funds to operate an effective bursary scheme to enable a quarter of the students to
have a reduced fee or a free place.
The School is accessible to all, regardless of race, religion or gender. The school endeavours to
provide quality, holistic education which will be of benefit to the students and to the wider
community in the area around Kapiri Mposhi and, since the opening of the boarding facilities, the
whole of Zambia.
Review of Activities
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Trustees Visit to School Site for 10 Anniversary Year
During the year, five of the trustees had the privilege of visiting the School in Summer 2024 as part of
the celebrations for the 10 Anniversary of the opening of the first building. The trustees were able
to inspect the new boy5. dormitory block. which was completed in 2024, and were impre55ed with
the condition of the site. The buildin£s were in good condition and the grounds were well-cared for.
As part of the visit, training was provided by trustees and a further member of the visiting group to
both the Primary and Secondary Teaching staff at the school to help improve the quality of teaching
for children.

Building
The boys, dormitory block, for which building commenced in the previous year120231. w35
completed at the beginning of 2024. This building was inspected by the trustees as part of their visit.
Title deed5 for the new piece of land bordering the existing land were received in 2024, meaning
work could begin on the new Primary Block. The Primary Block construction commenced in Autumn
2024 and is anticipated to be completed in Autumn 2025. This will be a large building, adding nine
new classrooms and allow a major expansion of the Primary offering of the school.
Due to a drought and poor rain season in 2023124, Zambia ha5 been experiencing power outages as
the Energy Ministry in Zambia looks to manage supply and demand. As such, the school has been
experiencing power outages, which can affect key infrastructure. During the year, donations were
made for solar-powered pumps to cover the power outages.
School Life and Examinations
The trustees, visit in Summer 2024 offered the opportunity to see the school in operdtion. The
trustees were encouraged to obsen4e the good interaction between sLiff and pupils, as well as the
good attttude and respect shown to each other.
The results from the Senior school students were once again strong. with another 100% pass rate
achieved in 2024. The school aims to continue achieving strong pass rates in 2025.
Funding
The Trust has continued to support the school with some operational costs due to the growth phase
of the school. Financial proce55e5 and recent results indicate the school will be self-sufficient in terms
of operation in the near future.
The Trust has held fundraising events, which included a tea and cake afternoon and a quiz to engage
supporters in 2024. The Trust has continued to receive large and small donations which has enabled
the school to continue operating and has added funds for building projects. The main project for
which fundraising took place during the year was the building of a new Primary School Block.
Many sponsors have continued to support students at the school through the Vinjeru School Trust
Bursary Scheme. The scheme currently sUPPOrts students who would otherwise not be able to
attend secondary education.

Governance
The Trustees have continued to work with individuals in Zambia to establish a Zambian trust to
oversee the operational governance of the school. The intention is that the UK trust will be solely
responsible for raising money and providing grants for the building work of the school in Zambia and
for the running of the bursary scheme. As part of their visit in Summer 2024, a joint meeting of the
UK and Zambian trustees took place to discuss the challenges faced by the school, as well as future
building plans.
During the year, there were no changes in the trustees of the charity.
Future Work
The Trust is in the process of supporting the Primary Building Project. which is scheduled for
completion in Autumn 2025.
Signed on behalf of the trustees on
2811012025
Ross Power
Chairman, The Vinjeru School Trust- Charity No: 1135234

IvDEPE￿ry)Ewf EXAMINERS, REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE VINJERU SCHOOL TRUST
Charitv number 1135234
I report on the accounts of the charity trnstees for the year ended 31" De¢¢mbeT 2024, which are sel out
oil the altached accounls.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees? you ar¢ responsible for the preparation of the accounts; )iou consider that the
audit requirement of section 144 of the Charities Acl 2011 (the Act) does not apply, and that an
independent examination is required. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145
of the Act, to follow the procedures specified in the general Direclions given by the Charity Commission
under seclion 145(5){b) of thc Acl, and to slate whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiners, statement
My examination was carried out in accordance wlth the gcneral Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kq)i by the charity and a
comparison of the accounls presented wilh 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 eirydence that would be required in an audit,
and cons¢qu¢ntly no opinion is given as to ￿'hether the accounts preseni a 'ttrue and fair view and the
report is limited to those mallers set out in ihc stalcment belo￿."
Independent examiners, statement
In connection with our examinatio￿ no mallcr has com¢ to my attention-
(i)
which gives mc reasonable cause to believe ihat in any material rcspect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of ihe Act,. and
b)
to prq)are accounts ivhich accord wilh thc accounting rccords and (o cO￿pIY with the
accounting r¢quirctn¢nls of ihe Acl
havc not been mct. or
{2)
to which, in my opinion, attention should bc drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of thL account5 to be reached.
Ms M C Richardson FCCA
Richardson & Co Accountants
Cornish & Sussex Suite
Ilouse 3
Lyndcrswood Busincss Park
Black Notlcy
CM77 8Jr
28. OLtober 2025

The Vinjeru School Trust- Charity No: 1135234
Receipts and Payment Account for the 12 months ended 31 December 2024
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds
funds
Funds
Year to:
3111212023
As at 3111212024
Recerpts
General fund donations
Building fund donations
Uniform Fund
Simbeye fund donations
Bursaries fund donations
Wedge Education Grant
Teaching fund donations
Basketball Fund donations
Book Fund donations
Interest inco￿￿
21.594
21,594
59,822
13,905
9.512
59.822
14,522
14,810
8.(K)O
14,522
14,810
8.000
11,450
15,759
4.000
8,840
1.140
1,000
237
65,843
323
21.917
323
119,071
97,154
Payments
Grants paid - School operations
Grants paid - Bursary
Grants paid - Buiiding works
Uniforms
Sirnbeye support
Wedge EdUCatiC￿ Grant
Basketball Courl costs
Books
Teaching Fund Grants paid
Bank and finance charges
Professional fees
Fund-raising Costs
912
912
15,354
63,600
4,500
22.370
4.000
9,550
17,685
16,000
15.354
63.600
4.5(X)
22.370
4,(X)O
13,914
4,000
1,140
1.000
5.000
5,000
351
360
2,457
118,904
351
274
360
2,457
4.080
114.824
63,929
Net receipts l (payments)
17.837
-17,670
167
1.914
Transfers be￿n funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried fo￿rd
-21.670
20.733
16.900
21,670
262
4.262
20,995
21.162
19,081
20.995

The Vinjeru School Trust - Charity No: 1135234
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 3111212024
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds
funds
Funds
Cash funds
HSBC
16.
16.￿0
4,262
4,262
21,162
21,162
Joel Haris
TrusteelTreasurer