TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT TO MAY 2024. Friends of Angels Orphanage is a U.K. registered charity (1139321
2024 marked our 15[th] anniversary of caring for these children Our 3 trustees spent almost 2 months March/April in Nepal in Spring 2024. The new house is working well for the children and Carer
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It was a memorable visit on many levels. Many of the children travelled with us around Nepal and participated in our other charities’ work – giving back in thanks for what they had been given. They are great young adults preparing for the next steps in life. (Our policy has always been that this is ‘a home’ and, unlike other orphanage institutions where children move on at 16 years, our children leave after they are adults (18 years), with a Citizens Card and when they feel ready. This year 3 of our girls are finishing their Nursing studies. One boy took his White Water Rafting/Kayak Instructors Certificates. Two girls and 3 boys were still studying at college, 1 boy still finishing school.
The big incident that hit us all badly was the road accident of two of our oldest boys. Both needed hospital treatment but one needed several operations and medical care in icu and many days stay in hospital. As non of the ‘Government Hospitals’ had the facilities or the surgeons to deal with his condition, we needed to care for him in a private hospital, which is expensive. Luckily we had financial resources, and supporters were kind and generous, but it impacted heavily on our finances, which is reflected in our accounts. Happily he has survived and progressing well. Our children all shared the care for him and acted in the true spirit of a ‘family’.
TRUSTEES AND STRUCTURE .
Our Trustee structure has remained unchanged for a number of years. The Trustees that served this year are as of previous yearsDr lan Matheson (Chair)
Dr Rosa Matheson (Administrator) Mr Brian Mildenhall Mrs Laurence Olnois
The governing document is a Deed of Trust. The charity is unincorporated. None of the trustees receive a salary or any personal benefits from the charity. The charity has NO employees and 7 volunteers.
The same three trustees - Drs Ian and Rosa Matheson and Mr Brian Mildenhall, went again this year to spend constructive time with the children, all at their own expense.
The trustees always consider the Charity Conllnission's guidance on public benefit and take this into account in the course of their WOTk. Likewise, any risks are identified and mitigated. (h]e of the ways we do this to ensure our funds are well documented and fiY accounted for through our external auditor. We always work through and with trusted individuals known to us for many years. Where appropriate, funds are sent direct to kne payees, such as the rent which is paid direct to the landlord and school fees direct to the College. REVIEW OF AcnvrriES Our fidS are raised through fidraiSin& which has remained limited from the knock- on effects of Covid - also from regular donations by many supporteTS, some of whom reside outside the U.K. but are individually and personally known to . Our expenditure avenues remain the same -home rental (now increased) including gaslelectricitylwater {also increased) -education (schooV¢ollege ltraining) including unifornvbwkslexam fees/school trips - healthcare of which there was a heavy demand during this period because of the road traific accident. There was also the need for dental and eye care -many of our children need glasses. We have a loyal band of regular supporters and those who suppirt our FUNdraising activities. who we keep infornied via our Newsletter l email Trlewts UFxlates' l and social media. Signed on behalf of the Tntrs QtkA Fr i