Peru People
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st October 2023
Charity Registration No. 1138049
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Peru People
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Myrtle Martin Chair of Trustees Nicolas Prentice Treasurer Jean Fisher Secretary Ray Dadswell Rebecca Amos Hazel Delamere Charity Number 1138049 Principal Address 65 Windmill Road Eastbourne Polegate BN26 5BQ Independent Examiner Alan Stevens 17 Coopers Way Hailsham East Sussex East Sussex BN27 3XA
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Contents
| Page | |
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| Cover | 1 |
| Legal & Admin Information | 2 |
| Contents | 3 |
| Trustees' report | 4 |
| Income & Expenditure | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8 |
| Independent examiner's report | 9 |
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Peru People
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st OCTOBER 2023
Charity Structure
Our Charity structure remains the same as previously reported. In brief, we are a fundraising and grant-making charity, formed in 2010 by Trust Deed. We send grants to Runaperu, a Not-For-Profit organisation legally registered in Peru, solely for the benefit of people with disabilities living in the north of Peru. Myrtle Martin visits Runaperu annually, making two visits in 2023.
Peru People does not employ staff, or own property and trustees give freely of their time. The trustees meet several times a year, 4 times in 2023. Expenditure for fundraising activities, or other direct costs incurred for the running of the Charity, may be claimed by trustees. Myrtle is paid the cost of one air fare per year to Peru. The cost of this is covered by Gift Aid on donations.
Our Christian faith forms the basis of our work and through Runaperu we support people of all faiths and none.
Our objectives
To provide advice and support to people living with disability.
To enable people to access their community and to support the community in acceptance of people with disabilities. To provide facilities where people can develop their abilities and access a peer group.
To offer practical support, which may include help with accessing basic healthcare, offering physiotherapy, and educational activities with basic skills training.
Summary of Activities
Peru People’s grants have enabled Runaperu to support disabled people in two rural communities in the north of Peru. In Montero, the purpose-built day centre continues to thrive, supporting skills workshops and physiotherapy. This year, we have built its first floor, containing accommodation to rent out to gain some local income. Home visits around the communities continue to offer support to families living with disabled family members. In Santo Domingo, physiotherapist continues to expand his community work and has been given space in the newly opened local hospital in which to operate a clinic.
Risk Management
Myrtle’s visits to Runaperu include an audit of its accounts. She has checked receipts against entries made and seen bank statements. Direct gifts of money are not made and receipts are kept for all donations made in kind, and for all activities undertaken.
Myrtle also visits as many of the families receiving support as possible, assessing and reviewing needs as she finds them. Between visits to Peru, the members of Runaperu are in daily contact with her via WhatsApp messages and videos.
Safeguarding training has been undertaken by members of both organisations and a review of safeguarding practice forms part of Myrtle’s brief when she visits. Julissa liaises with the town council on safeguarding initiatives locally.
Financial Review
Fundraising
There have been several opportunities this year to speak with church groups to raise awareness of our work, and we have held one major fundraising event. These events have increased our number of donors. The quarterly newsletter has also produced some good results. Further activities are planned for 2024.
Grants
We have a balance in hand of £7854.39 at the end of this financial year, approx. 3 months of normal expenditure. We have been able to supply the needs of Runaperu and to give its staff a 15% pay rise after many years of a static pay package. The building fund is separate and the small balance of £2024.89 will be forwarded to Runaperu, with continuing donations, in the next few weeks.
Summary
In concluding this report, we are encouraged by our work in 2023. We have a sense of growth, both in the UK with increased interest and support post pandemic, and also in Montero and Santo Domingo, where we are seeing good physical progress in many of our clients and a strong sense of community amongst people who were once quite isolated.
Runaperu, and its staff, are highly valued in their communities and it is rewarding to see them working towards some degree of sustainability.
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Declarations: The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Signature_____
Full Name Myrtle Martin____
Position Chair of trustees___ Date ____
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Peru People
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st OCTOBER 2023
| Notes Income General Donations and Activities 2 Investment Income 2 Total income Expenditure Grants & Project Delivery 3 Total Expenses Net income/(expenditure) for the year/ Net movement in funds |
2023 £ 34,474 66 34,540 66,659 66,659 (32,119) |
2022 £ 53,393 26 53,419 22,632 22,632 30,787 |
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31st October 2023
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within 1 year Total assets less current liabilities FUNDS Unrestricted funds Designated Funds - Building |
£ 9,879 0 2023 |
£ 9,879 9,879 7,854 2,025 9,879 |
£ £ 41,998 0 41,998 41,998 11,340 30,658 41,998 2022 |
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The accounts were approved by the Trustees on
Chair of Trustees Myrtle Martin
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005 and the Charities Act 2011.
2 Income
| General Donations and Activities Donations & Gifts Designated Building Funds Tax Refund Other - Cards, Jewellery Investment Income Bank Interest 3 Grants & Project Delivery Gifts to Peru Designted Funds - Building Fund International Charges Bank Charges Travelling Expenses |
2023 £ 22,658 9,000 2,714 102 34,474 66 2023 £ 22900 42700 119 140 800 66,659 |
2022 £ 20,116 30,500 2,727 50 53,393 26 2022 £ 22400 0 102 130 0 22,632 |
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4 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year
| 5 Analysis of Funds Cash at Bank and in Hand |
As at Cash As at 31-Oct-22 Flow 31-Oct-23 £ £ £ 41,998 - 32,119 9,879 |
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st October 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 7.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
(i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
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 you as trustees concerning 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 whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:
(i) the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
(ii) the accounts did not accord with the accounting records
(iii) 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.
I 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.
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Alan Stevens 17 Coopers Way Hailsham East Sussex B27 3XA
Date: 25th April 2024
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