(OMM Trustees. Annual Report for the period From Period start date 01 January To Period end date 31 Dec8mbor 2024 2024 Charlty name My Child other namas charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1137445 Charlty's principal address 52 Ashley Street Sible Hedingham Essex Postcode C09 3EH Names of the charity trustees who manago the charity Trustee nam• Office (If any) Chair Treasurer Dates acted If not for whole year Name of p•rson lor body} entltled to appoint trustso (if any) 1 Matthew Savage 2 Ruth Savage 3 Cheryl Reid Names of the trustees for the charily, If anyj {for example, any ¢ustodlan trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear Description of the charlty's trusts Trust Deed made 09.06.10 Type of governing document How the charity is constituted Trust Trustee selection methods Appoinled by existing trustees. Additional governance issues (Optional information) TAR March 2012
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider neOrk with which the charity works; relationship with any related parties" Irustees. consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Al Prevention or Relief of Poverty l. The prevention of poverty in African countries by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. 2. The relief of financial hardship in African countries by providing or assisting in provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all necessary support designed to enable individua15 to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient. B) Advancement of Religion Summary of the objects of the charity set out In Its governing document l. To advance the Christian faith for the benef it of the public through holding prayer meetings, retreats, mentoring programmes that will enable people to realise thelr identity, gifts and purpose, producing and/or distributing literature on Christianity to enlighten others about the Christian faith. 2. To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the My Child statement of faith. C) Advancement of Education l. For the public benefit to promote the education of people in African countries in such a way as the trustees think fit and by such other charitable means as the trustees shall from time to time determine. TAR March 2012
My Child UK raises funds to support the work of My Child Uganda. The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The funds raised support the following work. Chlld Sponsorship in Uganda-Through this programme we are fulfilling objects A and C. Money given for Child Sponsorship from UK sponsors is used for School fees, books, uniforms and feeding while at school. School in Uganda- One of the long term goals of My Chlldls to build a school in Uganda. This will fulfil objects A and C. In 2011 the land for the school was purchased and plans forthe building were drawn up. Building work has not yet begun on the land as funds are still being raised. This fulfils object A, Charity Shop- The charity shop enables those without monetary resources to meet thelr needs through trade. Anyone can go to the shop and swap something that they have in exchange for something that they need. Surplus food generated by the swap shop is given to needy people in the area. We have been loaned an acre of land to grow food for the people that are fed by the shop. Local Pastors put together a rota that enables them to sit in the shop and share the Christian faith with members of the community. They often take time to pray for people's needs. The charity shop fulfils objects A and 8. Summary of tha maln activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects {Anclude within this sectlon the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commisslon on public benefit) Mission Trips to Uganda-The mission trips fulfil object B by providing opportunities for those on the trip to Share their Christian faith with both individuals and larger groups. For those taklng part in the mission trips it is not only a time to serve through short-term work but also an opportunity to visit the projects run by My Child and see the work that My Child is doing in Uganda. Attendees often go back to the UK inspired and encouraged to promote the work of My Child, Providing Aid in Uganda- Where My Child sees a need it can help to meet, we will provide aid in those situations. My Child currently raises funds for a Christmas Hamper appeal that provides food for needy families for 3 weeks over the Christmas period. This fulfils object A. Conference5-The charity runs Christian conferences in Uganda to support people in their spiritual development. Library- My Child Uganda has set up a library and fitted it out with books and computers. Education projects are a150 run from the library. TAR March 2012
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year My Child sent grant5 of over £15,000 to My Child Uganda during 2024. Below we have detailed what My Child Uganda have achieved with the money provided. Child Sponsorshlp The charity is deeply grateful for the child sponsorship programme, which has opened the doorto formal education for many children. This year, we're proud to share that three of the sponsored students have successfully completed their A-Levels. At present, there are 36 students enrolled in the programme. Bukomelo Charity Swap Shop: On Friday, 24 November 2024. My Child Uganda proudly launched a new charity shop in the village of Bukomelo. The event wa5 well-attended by members of the community, including the local Mayor. The shop is currently providing essential food for 10 elderly people, with the number steadily growing. Since opening, the shop has welcomed 89 customers, and we anticipate even more visitors a5 we approach the Easter season. Conferences My Child Uganda recently hosted a youth conference for girls aged 13 to 20, which brought together 155 participants and was a resounding success. Through worshipi game5, and meaningful discussions, the girls felt empowered to openly share the challenges they face at school and at home. Following the positive impact of the event, the community has requested support in organising a similar gathering for boys. Llbrary The library has had 453 individual visits benef itting from its resources. My Child Uganda are hosting digital literacy classes for adults and computer lessons for youth and adults. Christmas Food Hampers It was a privilege to provide Christmas Hampers to those in need. My Child Uganda delivered essential food packages to 100 households, each containing 5kg of sugar, 5kg of beans. 5kg of rice, and Iokg of maize flour. These supplies sustained 956 individuals through to the end of January. Before the distribution, the team had the opportunity to share the Gospel, and we rejoice that 26 individuals made the decision to embrace Jesus. Other Events 2 men's conference with 300 participants from various villages. A parents meeting attended by 10 parents 3 school visits, speaking to 300 students and 10 coming to faith. 3 women's conference were organised in the village attended by 350 women My Child Uganda facilitated for 9 individuals to get eye tests and glasses, three of which were pastors. While in the UK Ruth Kirabo, who leads the My Child Uganda team, visited over 10 churches, fostering connections and support. TAR March 2012
At the end of 2024 the charity held £12.478 in cash funds, of which £407 were for restricted purposes. No funds were in deficit. The largel of the trustee5 of My Child is to hold up lo 6 month's expenditure (£11.000 based on 2024 figures) in reserves. Brief statement of the charivs policy on reserves Details of any fund5 materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information} Trustees Matt and Ruth Savage received refunds of charity related expenses totalling £759.76 during 2024. Of this £737.76 was for Ruth Kirabo's flights to the UK and £22 was for My Child website domain costs. 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. The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full name{sl Cheryl Reid Matt Savage Position leg Secretary, Chair, etc) Trustee Chair Date 04-May-2025 TAR March 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES y Chlld 1137445 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For th• prlod 0110112024 31n212024 To Section A Receipts and payments Unro$lri¢tsd fund$ Endowment funds Rèstricted Total fund• La¥t y••r to Ihe $1 toth• n•wo8t£ ioth• m•arnt£ toth• ne#o#te to th• thoamt£ A1 R¢¢ei Donauons PathÈr Intomfy chi S nsorghS Fundrays GIftd Bank Inkrest 88nk Com Bayon Pa missjn Oon8tiDn 21,954 22,914 15.960 280 In8 829 103 255 1788 653 103 21716 3.126 14706 Sub lotsl(Gross income forAR) A2 A$sot and Inv•stm•nt sal•$, tabl• Sub total 23,766 3.128 18.706 A3Pa ents Grantto Mychld Uganda R Lovel Expanses ITCosts BAnkChprge6 Insurart• Flrghts SNpping Fmdrai51ng Co51s Ptysbye LfK 10 15.783 27 22 10 74 18$ 176 738 03 176 731 83 Sub total 3,210 21.669 21,100 A4A¥#et and Inv•stmwrt purehas•s, {s•• tsbl•l Mobile hono 679 Sub totsj 079 679 19,138 3.210 21,100 Net of rocwpts/(payments) A5 Transf•rs b•tw••n funds A6 Ca8h furKls last y•ar end Cash funds thls year end 4628 2,394 7W3 11071 7.932 12h78 10.326 7,932 407 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 0410512025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unr•strlet•d lunds t• no4rwt£ Re8tTlCtod funds Endowmènt furtd to neamt£ Catègoriès D•talls to n•aroSt£ B1 Ca8h funds r8l¥e Bank CUrrentAcnt 5,410 407 Ctro Bank Sn sAcnt 5.061 Unb8nk8d che 1.000 11071 407 {•Jr••baTanc4swAhr4eWandpabThÈhtstwunt Unr•gtrlct•d funds R•strlct•d funds Endowm•nt furKIs Details t• nMm¥t£ B2 Oth•r mongtary assgts GIftd Se De¢ 24 120 Fund tofftlcha8g•t b•long• Currwtvafu• I•piion411 Detalls Costlliplknn1 B3 Investm•nl assets Fundtowhlch 4Mt b•lon9 Dètails Coot{olonaI1 84 Assets rotalned for tho charity's own usa Fund to whl¢h IlaNIIty r•lat•6 Genéral ArnountduB lopthnnll Whpn dl lopllmall Details 85 Liabilities R Lovèll Milea Dec 24 Ger RgniAu D¢c 24 911 Sned by ¢n h¥0 tttJstee6 on b8haM of all the tw$tse$ Slgnalur¢ Prfnt Namè D8to of apprtsval Ch8 Reld 04-May-2025 04-May-2025 Matt Sava D•tslls ot Fund$'. ChrislmasAppeal IR8stricledl School IRo$tfi¢tsdl Teacherfs Pay IRestiiGtedl YryJth 8th>8ts IRe8lrKt8dl £249 £18 CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 0410512025
Independent Examiner's report to the trusteeslmembers of My Child Registered charity number: 1137445 I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024 which are set out on the following pages. Res ive res nsibilities of the Trustees and Inde ndent Examiner The charity's trustees are sponSible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Inde ndent Examinerfs Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whelher the accounts present a 'true and fairf view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Inde ndent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the with the accounting records I have corne 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. Signed: Date: 18, July 2025 Stephen Hendy Data Developm8nts (UK) Ltd, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton WV11 HT