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Trustees. Annual Report for the period
Period start date
Day
Month
Period end date
D8y
Month
Year
Year
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Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
Adonai UK
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any)
1136724
Charity's principal address
11 Roselands
Totland Bay
Isle of Wight
Postcode
P039 ODB
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
Tru8tse name
Office (if any)
Name of person {or body) entitled
toa
oint trustee
Ifan
Richard Britton
Chair
Hazel Britton
Vice-chair
Christine Allwright
Child Sponsorship
Coordinator
Finance Officer
Sue Boardman
Dina Haywood
Dave Haywood
Names of the trustses for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) NIA
Name
Dates acted if not for whol8
ear
Names and addresses of advisers (Optlonal Information) NIA
e of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members (Optional infomiation) NIA
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Section B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
Description of the charity's trusts
Trust Deed
Type of governing document
leg
f.ed.
How the charity is constituted
Trust
Trustee selection methods
tp.
Appointed by the existing board of trustees in line with our trust deed
Additional governance Issues (Optional infomation)
An annual meeting is held at the end of the financial year at which policies and
procedures (including financial controls) are reviewed, annual accounts
presented, projects in Uganda evaluated and plans formulated for the coming
financial year. As part of this meeting, trustees, role5 and responsibilities are also
evaluated and commitments made for the coming year.
You may choose to include
addrtional information, where
relevant, about:
policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees.
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works;
relationship with any related
parties.,
trustees, consideration of
major risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
During the year, the trustees are in regular contact with each other via face-to-
face meetings, email, telephone and video links. The Child Sponsorship
Coordinator, Administrative Officer and Finance Officer are also in re8ular
contact with Adonai Family Uganda. This is mainly by email but urgent messages
requiring an immediate response are sent and received via WhatsApp. We also
use video calls when possible and appropriate. Visits from the Ugandan team to
the UK and vice versa are also made when possible.
All decisions re projects to be supported by Adonai UK are made jointly with the
Director of Adonai Famlly Uganda, Pastor Aloyslous Luswata.
Adonai Family Uganda {AFU) has a sister organisation Ruach Life IRL). It has no
official status in the UK but does have an informal support base. AFU, RL and
Adonai UK have an agreement that funds from the UK for RL will be sent via the
Adonai UK bank account to the AFU account and that AFU will take responsibilitv
for the onward transfer to RL.
Adonai UK keeps accurate records of money sent, the donors and the intended
recipients. These details are sent to AFU when bank transfers are made. Details
can be seen in a separate section of our annual accounts. Adonai UK sends these
funds with a Statement of intended use. The UK Ruach Life committee takes
responsibility for monitoring that they are used in the intended way. This
arrangement is set out clearly in our document 'Financial Procedures and
Statement of Ri5k'.
Section C
Ob"ectives and activities
The prevention or relief of poverty in Africa, particularly Uganda, by providing:
grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other
organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship in Africa, particularly
Uganda, by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training,
healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals
to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
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BACKGROUND
Adonai UK was formed primarily to support the work of Adonai Family Uganda
IAFUI, a Ugandan NGO based in the Wakiso District of Uganda. AFU was initially
supported informally by individuals in the UK who knew the Director of AFU
(Aloysius Luswata) personally. As the scope of the work in Uganda expanded,
Aloysious asked if the UK sUPPOrt could be formalised and so Adonai UK was
founded. It was registered as a UK charity in July 2010.
Adonai Family Uganda operates a Child Development Centre (The Adonai
Centrel which comprises a primary school, a medical centre, and three
children's homes for those with nowhere else to live. These are all situated on
the same plot of land with the medical centre being open to the wider
community and having a separate acce55 road. The whole plot is surrounded by
a perimeter fence. A staff accommodation block is situated nearby and a home
for vulnerable teenage girls has been built on the site of the Directorfs home
his wife keeps a watchful eye on the girls whilst also encouraging
independence. This project is called 'Give Her A Chance,. Adonai UK ha5
contributed to all buildings and many of the projects connected to the work of
Adonai Family Uganda- see '5pecific projects, below.
THE WORK OF ADONAI UK
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)
Child Sponsorshlp Scheme
Our principal activity is long-term support through the runnin8 of a child
sponsorship scheme. Details of children and young people in need are sent to
our Child Sponsorship Coordinator, Christine, by the team at AFU (Adonal
Family Uganda). The entire trustee board is responsible for promoting the
scheme and finding potential sponsors. Christine links sponsor and sponsee,
acting as the conduit for communications between them. At the tlme of writing,
64 children are sponsored through Adonai UK.
Sponsorship is paid monthly by standing order to the Adonai UK bank account
and is then transferred bi-monthly to the Adonai Family Uganda bank account.
Many sponsors also choose to send a monetary gift for their nominated child's
birthday or at Christmas and this is itemised on the record of the bank transfer.
On rare occasions, sponsors are asked if they would like to contribute towards
other expenses such as medical needs or specific equipment for college
courses. Some sponsors elect to support their sponsee in their first steps of
work by helping with initial costs.
Our Finance Officer keeps accurate records of all monies received and sends
this, in spreadsheet format, to AFU when the bank transfer is made. A copy is
also sent in advance to the admin officer for checking and approval. All funds
sent by Adonai UK are administered by the team at Adonai Family Uganda who
ensure that individual needs are met as far as the finance will allow. Whilst
some of the sponsored children live in the homes at The Adonai Centre, others
live with extended family. In the case of the latter, the whole family is
supported pastorally and immediate daily needs such as food and essential
items met.
Our Child Sponsorship Scheme ensures that we meet the charitable objectives
set out above with the public benefit being to the sponsored children and their
families or carers.
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Public Benefit
Our activities are all dedicated to meeting our charitable objectives with the
main public benefit being to the children and young people sponsored along
with their immediate families/carers. Young people are given the opportunities,
support and tools to become independent adults with the capability to
generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient. Each year we see some of
our older 'children' graduate and enter the world of work thus breaking free of
the cycle of poverty. The relief and prevention of poverty is the cornerstone of
all we do.
Over the years, we have funded, or helped fund, the building of children's
homes for those with no family to care for them, the purchase of agricultural
land to help self-sufficiency and sustainability of the homes, a perimeter fence
for security, the second stage of the safe water project, and ongoing
maintenance including regular replenishing of mosquito nets and mattresses.
We also fund a Christma5 project each year which gives widows and needy
families fresh beef and sacks of rice whilst the sponsored children receive a
useful gift and enjoy a party or attend a motivational camp.
Whilst most benefit is to the children and young people associated with Adonai
Child Development Centre, it also extends to the wider community through the
Christmas Food project, the work of the medical centre, and employment
opportunities at The Adonai Centre.
ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD OF THIS REPORT:
APRIL 2024- END OF MARCH 2025
We ended our last report by saying that a parents meeting had been held to
di5CU5S the relaunch of community project5 including revolving loans as these
had all collapsed during Covid, and we hoped to be reporting on progress this
year. Sadly, progress has been slower than anticipated due to various Situations
in U8anda that impacted on the work. However, these situations have now
settled and things are moving forward once again. Next year's report really
should include positive news!
Whilst new projects were put on hold, the existing work continued and the
Ugandan team ensured that the welfare of the children in their care was top
priority. Food production played a vital role in this and we were pleased to send
funds for seeds, manure, and harvesting costs. However, even this work was
tinged with sadness a5 the farm manager lost his life in an incident in a local
town. The Ugandan team were devastated as he was very much seen as part of
the family.
At Christmas, we funded gifts and food as usual. Each sponsored child received
a useful gift of their own choosing from vendors who attended the centre.
Donations from sponsors are pooled at Christmas so that each child received a
gift of equal value. Families in need in the local community were also helped:
50 families each received 2kg of beef. These, plus an extrd 12 families, all
received 4kg of rice and 20 of the families also received a loaf of bread. This was
the only time of year when these families had access to bread so it was
particularly meaningful.
A proportion of beef and rice was allocated to those residing in the children's
homes to provide Christmas and New Year meals for the children and staff.
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As the school year came to an end (early December) and the children enjoyed a
well-earned holiday after the end of year exams, the Adonai staff set to work
preparing for another year of caring for them. A bumper harvest was brought in
from the two plots of agricultural land funded via Adonai UK, and much work
carried out around the site. Adonai UK was pleased to fund refurbishments to
the school kitchen, classrooms lincludin8 desks and chairs), and the children's
homes (new beds and mattresses). Once term started, more new children
arrived than were expected so we sent funds for yet more bedsl 361 children
were enrolled in the primary school as of the end of February, 162 of whom
were residing on site. The most recent delivery of beds arrived on Good Friday-
Pastor Aloysious described it as 'Dignity Restored, for the children who had
previously been sleeping on the floor.
Thanks to regular donations from one of our supporters, we have been able to
fund a better internet connection at AFU which has led to improved
communication all round.
A heat wave in the early part of the year made life difficult for all and farming
practices were adjusted accordingly but once it passed, life returned to normal.
As this report is being written, term 2 is beginning and the children are back in
the safe hands of Adonai Family Uganda.
We are hoping to receive Aloysious and Abbi- possibly with son Emmanuel - in
the UK later in the year. A visit had been scheduled for May but was postponed
for operational reasons.
Much to report on next year if all goes to planl
Additional detalls of objeGtlves and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about:
Individuals or groups of supporters sometimes choose to raise funds for Adonai
UK via coffee mornings, suppers, giving talks, selling items at tabletop sales,
sponsored events etc. Our public liability insurance covers all these activities.
policy on grantmaking"
policy programme related
investment"
contribution made by
volunteers.
Section D
Achievements and performance
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Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year
64 children were being sponsored at the end of this financial year.
The Christmas appeal enabled all sponsored children to receive a useful
gift of clothes or blankets.
Fresh beef was distributed to widows and the needy in the local
community at Christmas with those in most need also receiving a sack
of rice.
A Christmas party was funded for the sponsored children.
Ongoing maintenance of the three children's homes includin8 £2000 for
beds and mattresses
Monitoring of the projects at AFU takes place via:
Visits to AFU by trustees and other supporters
Written and photographic reports from the Director of AFU
alon8 With video calls when possible.
Visits from AFU representatives to the UK.
News and achievements are reported to Adonai UK supporters and sponsors via
email updates, our website adonaiuk.or
, and our Facebook page. News of
individual sponsored children is given directly to the sponsor by email or
occasionally in person or by telephone if an 'urgenY situation arise5 e.g. illness.
Section E
Financial review
NIA
Brief statement of the
charity's policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially
in deficit
NIA
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant about:
the charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising).,
how expenditure has
supported the key objectives
of the charity"
investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.
SOURCES OF FUNDS
The bulk of our funds are from the Child Sponsorship programme {see section
Cl and are directed towards specific children for daily needs such as education.
food, medical needs. N.B. Children and families do not receive the funds
directly but are included in the educational, food and medical care programmes
administered by Adonai Family Uganda who ensure that all their needs are met.
Individuals or groups of supporters sometimes choose to raise funds for Adonai
UK via coffee mornings, suppers, giving talks, selling items at tabletop sales etc.
See Section C. Other individuals and groups e.g. the PCC of Christ Church
Totland Bay contribute regularly to general funds that Adonai UK attribute to
specific projects a5 they see fit.
We run appeals for specific projects e.g. beds and mattresses as mentioned in
sections C and D.
EXPENDITURE
Expenditure is kept to a minimum and comprises 2 items:
Bank charges for the two-monthly transfer to Uganda (£15 per transfer
during the time of this report)
Public Liability Insurance
All expenditure is covered from general funds NOT from child sponsorship
money or events held to SUPPOrt a specific project. All funds given by sponsors
support 'their' child and all funds raised go to the project they were raised for.
Some supporters donate regularly to general funds.
All sponsors and supporters are invited to Gift Aid their contributions and this
gives a lar8e boost to funds available.
Section F
Other optional information
NIA
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name{s)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair.
etc)
Date
319
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Recei
tsand
ments accounts
CC16a
For tho poriod
from
0110412024
3110312025
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Totsl funds
Last year
to the nearest
to the nearest £
to th• n•aregt £
to th• n•ar•8t £
to the n8ar8st £
A1 Rece5 ts
Adonai-s
onsorshi
& Donations
Ruach Life-s
onsorshi
& Gifts
Trainin
and Tution Fees
U anda Tri
Buildin
Works
Give as ou Live
Gift Aid Recei
Is
Food Hel
Maintenance Fund
Sub total(Gross incoffo forAR)
32.625
7,101
1,075
3,485
44,443
135
11.873
140
240
101,117
925
925
25
25
240
240
40,237
240
13,543
53.780
an
890 table .
men
sa
e8,
A3Pa
ments
Adonai-s
on50rshi
& Donalions
Ruach Life-s
nsorshi
& Donalions
Medical Fees
Le
al Fees
Trainin
and Tuillon Fee$
anda Tri
Buildin
Works
Harvest Hel
Food Hel
Maintenance Fund
Bank Trf Costs- UK lo U anda
Insurance
2,080
32.826
8.086
955
30,771
7.101
8,086
955
925
925
1,075
6,225
57.380
140
240
180
247
2.800
2,000
2.800
2.240
240
195
241
240
240
195
241
Sub totrl
A4 Asset and Investment
urchas
see tabl•
Sub total
rot8lpayments
$4,008
Net of rncwptsl(paymentsJ -
A5 TransfeFS between funds
A6 Cash funds last y&ar end
Cash fvnds thls year end
228
228
2.242
2,130
1,902
510
510
2,640
2,412
4.882
2,640
CCXX R1 accounts ISS)
03109r2025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
Restricted
funds
to noarest £
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
Categories
Details
B1 Cash funds
Cash at Bank
510
Total cash funds
510
lagroe balance? w5th mcelpts and p8ym8n18
accthjntlsll
Un￿trIctOd
funds
to ngarest £
Re8trlcted funds
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
Details
to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assots
Glft Ald Claim for SL¥ months to 31.03.25
4.276
Fund to whlch
assèt b•lon
Deta118
Cost loptlonall
Current value
B3 Investment assets
Fund to whlch
asset bglon
Current value
lonal
Details
C08t loptlonall
B4 Assets retslned for the
charlty's own use
Fund to whleh
Amount due
Whon duè
Detalls
B5 Liabllltles
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
Signature
Print Name
Date of
roval
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
0310912025

## ies, CHARITY COMMISSION | Independent examiner's report on the | Se) FOR ENGLAND AND WALES accounts 

## Section A Independent Examiner’s Report 

Report to the trustees e ; On accounts for the year . Charity no ; | 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's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act”). | 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, | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. examiner'sindependent statement undertak[TNe charity’s grossexaminationincome bybeing exceededa £250,0fuglified memberae amof [inertqualified to_imma of applisavle listéctbody]]. ete Nuf ndt applicable. ~ : | have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: e the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or e the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or e the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. | 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. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: | ret Th a | e S104, | Date: | 23] 10e|/ 2025 Name: | MipaRrGgaree7 THomPSons Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): 1 Oct 2018 

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