Charlty Reglslrauon No. 1fj41432 PROJECT SHELTER WAKADOGO ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUOITEO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Shenward (London) Llmlt8d Formedy known a5 John Cummlng Ross Llmlted Chartered Certlfled Accountants 1st Floor, Klrkland Housè 11-15 P&tèrborough Road Harrow MiddlpsPX HA12AX PROJECT SHELTER WAKADOGO LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mis A Charbonneau Mrs N Williamson Mrs F Williamson Still Mr A Keshwani Mr N S Akbarali Ms A Messlck harlty number 1141432 Prlncipal address 22 Caroill Road London SW18 3EB Independent examlner Mr D P Unarket Shenward ILondonl Limlled Formerly known as John Curnming Ross Limited Chartered Certified AGcounlanls 1 sl Floor, Kirkland House 11-15 Pelerborough Road Harrow Middlesex HA12AX PROJECT SHELTER WAKADOGO CONTENTS Page Truslees. report Independent examinerfs report Statement ol financial activities Balance Sheet Notes lo th& financial slalemenls 8-11 PROJECT SHELTER WAKADOGO TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 The Iruslees present their report and linanual slalemenls for the year ended 31 August 2024. The linanolal slaternenls have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies sel out in nole 1 to the f1nancial 51alemenls and comply with the ¢harily's governing document, Ihe Charities A¢1 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Piacli¢o applicable to charities preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20151 Oblectlves and actlvities Project Shelter Vvakadogo in Gulu, Uganda, has floLJrished from a school with only two classrooms founded in Ihe wake ol war to now educating over 494 glrS8 and boys with one of the highest sludenl retention rates in the country. Ils commitment lo providing qualily education. nulrilious school meals. vocational Iralning and healthcare for students and the surrounding community has seen the school become a second home for many. Project Shelter Wakadogo is a pre-primary and primary not-for-prolil school located in Gulu in Uganda. and is registered chailly in the UK. Canada and Uganda. Wakadogo's vision is lo educa16 a new generation of children in Northern Uganda by providing a qU￿llY edLJcation Ihal enables them lo shape a prosperous lulure Ic>r themselves. We beliève that education is the mosl powerful and effective way lo change lives. Achlevements and performance Acadèmlc Excellencè In 2023 In 2023, Wakadogo School continued lo uphold ils reputalic>n as one ol the losFperforming schools in Gulu. The school maintained a 1000/. pass rate in the national Primary Leaving Examinations. with all 41 Primary school students successfully graduating. Among them, 7 students e8rned a first grade (equivalent lo an Al and 34 received second grade lequivalént to a Bl the school's bèst academ1¢ performance to date. Wakadogo was ranked 24th out of 70 5¢hools in Ihts district. Additionally, the school maintained a 100.10 transition rate to secondary education 8nd remains proud ol having One of the highèst student retention rates in the country. L8adershlp Changes Judith was promoted lo Deputy He2dleacher 1, after 12 years of service al Wakadogo. She continue5 to support stsff and sludents while pursuing a Diploma in Counselling Psychology. Jacob has taken on the role of Deputy Headleacher 2 and began a Diplorlla in Primary Education in August 2024. Both leaders bring valuable experience to their new rolgs. Counselllng Support for Students In July 2024. the school inaugurated a dedicated Counselling Room, allowillg Judith lo provide much-needed emotional and psychological 5UPPOrt lo students. The program addresses challenges such as povgrty, domestic violence. and health issues that impact students, leaming 8nd well-being. Muslc, Dance and Drama Wakadogo students achieved second place out ol eight schools at the Music, Dance, and Drama Festival held on July 26, 2024. Their performances not only showcased their artistic talents bul also played an important role in edLJcaling the community on social issues. These art forms are vital in pr$sefving Uganda's Cultural heritage and promoting social change. Robot1¢$ and STEM Tralnlng In May 2024. Wakadogo partnered with Fundi Bols lo launch a robotics and STEM training program. P.5 students participated in six sessions, learning hands-on science and developing critical thinking and teamwork skills. Continued Irainlng will require the purchase of robotic5 kits. Ss the initial sessions were provided free. n/r!rrr!r rnffjfj, PROJECT SHELTER WAKADOGO TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Vocatlonal Skllls Development The vocational training program, in partnership with Emllliana Fashion and Be8uly College. was extended through December 2024. Students are actively learning tailoring. hairdressing. and soap production skills that help them earn Income and support Ihfyir education. Plans aro Ljnderway for students to lake DIT certification exams, and 15 new sewing machines will be PLJrchased lo support training. Progres5 wlth Hydroponics The school's hydroponics project conlinues, though a recent change in growing medlum led lo disappointing results. The school will revert lo ils original method and explore new suppliers lo irnprove outcomes. Hydroponics offers sustainable, soil-less farming that leaches students innovative agrlcullural techniques. Forest PTolect Launched in Augusl 2024, the Wakadogo Forest Project airns lo restore local ecosystems by planting 1,630 Maesopsis eminii trees. This initiative supports envlronmenlal conservation and, in the lulure, will gellerale ILinds for the school through sustainable limber harvesting. Nulritlous School Meals To combat hunger and promote learning, WakadogD continues lo provide two free nutritious meals daily, including on Saturdays during extra pro9rams. These Meals SUPPOTI students, health. reduce absenteeism, and ease the financial burden on families. Community Health Centrfr Since March 2023, the Acoyo Health Centre ha5 btren managed by OneDay Health and the Diocese of Northern Ugand8. Slaffed by a nurse and lab assistant, il has served over 2,100 students and community members in 2024. The centre offers essenli81 healthcare services, health education, and vaccinations, reinvestin9 811 prc)lils back inlD school and clinic operations. Financial review The results for the year are disclosed in the Slalemenl of Financlal A￿1VIlle$. Rtsserves are htrld lo ensure the charity is well placed lo m6el future demands on 115 resources. The levels ol reserves are able to meet the expected Iixed costs of the charity for al least 12 months. Plans for the future The Charity has developed the following slraleglc plan for 2024-25.. 1. In¢rtsa$e Student Well-being and Academlc Performance: Enhance the overall well-being and academic perforrnance ol students through comprehensive support programs. including access lo quality education, nulrilious meals. ba51c healthcare, and vocational training. Implement strategies lo improve sludenl retention. engagement, and success rates, ensuring that every sludenl can reach their full polenlial. PROJECT SHELTER WAKADOGO TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 2. Strengthen Community Partnershlps and Engagement.. Foster strong partnerships and collaboialion with parents, commijnily leaders. local businesses. NGOS, and government 3gencie5 to support the holistic development of students and address community needs. Engage stakeholders in the design. implemenlalion, and evaluation of school programs and initiatives. promoting transparency, 8¢counlabilily, and shared ownership of goals and outcomes. 3. Enhance Infraslructuro and Resources: Invest in upgrading and expanding s¢hool infraslruclure. including classroom5. health cenlre, library. computer laboratory and iecrealional facilities and a communilyllechnical vocational training centre lo creatè a conducive learning environment that meets the needs of students and staff, Ensure access to adequate resources, technology. and malerlals lo support effective leaching and learning across all subjects and disciplines. 4. Promote Sustainable Growth and Innovatlon: Devslop a cullure of eonlinuous Improvement and innovation, fostering crealivily. critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among sludonls, teachers, and administrators. Identify opporlunilies foi programmatic growth, diversilicalion, and suslainabilily, leveraging ernerging trends, technologies, and best practices in education. health care, and vocational training. These high-level objectives provide a strategic framework foi Wdkadogo School lo pursue ils misslon and vislon. guiding decision-making and resour¢e allocation lo maxlmiie impact and achieve long-lerm success. Structure, governance and management Projecl Shelter Wakadogo I"The Charill'l is an unincoiporated association, governed by a constilullon adopted on 31 January 2011. 11 15 regislergd as a charity in England and Wales, number 1141432. The Iruslees who served since the slail of the period were.. Mrs A Charbonneau Mrs N Williamson Mrs F Williamson Still MrA Keshwanl Mr N S Akbarali Ms A Messick Trustees aro rfjcruiled from people who have an interest in advancing education inlernalionally. They are appointed by vole ol exists'ng Iruslees. Trusle&s meet regularly and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of The Charity. PROJICT SFIEL.'I'fR IIIIAKIIDOCYO TRUSTfES' REPORT ICONTINIIFDI FOR THE YEAR ENDID .71 AUGUS r 2024 Slaleiiienl of Trustoes. IpsP011511Jllllle5 Tlie Iruslees are resp0115il3le lor preparin9 the Anniial Rei)orl and Ilie linancial slalernenls In accor(lance willi I'l)e law 8ppllcable lo ohaiilies iii Ei)glaiid & Wales requires the Ir(Islpes lo prepare linanolwl sli*l$ Deblois C?[ sh al bank and In hand 14,70 6 1,647 46.642 6,642 82,356 oiie year Nel curreiil as8ols 46.642 8,192 38.4 Jro .37,110 Jf.246 Unresliicl&d funds 46,642 82,356 The lindncial slalemenls were approve(I by Ihe Triislees oli 16 June 2025 Mfs F William50n Sllll Tru5tae PROJECT SHELTER WAKADOGO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Accountlng pollcles 1.1 Aocounting convention These financial 51alemenls have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 The Financi81 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland" I'FRS 102.1, Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Ihe Slalement ol Recommended Praclice for Charities applying FRS 102. the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice as il applies from 1 January 2015. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as d&fined by FRS 102. The fin8ncial slalemenls are prepared in sterling, which is Ihg functional Currency ol tho charity. Monetary amounts in these Ilnancial slalemenls are rounded to the nearest £. The financial slalemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are sel out btslow. 1.2 Golng concern Al the lirlle ol approving the financial slalemenls, the Iruslee5 have reasonable expectation and assurance that the company will have adequate resources to continue ils operations for the foreseeable futu￿. 1.3 Charltable funds Unreslricled funds are avallable lor use al the discretion of the Iruslees In furtherance of their chariiable objectives unless the funds have been designated lor olher purposes. Restricted funds are subject lo specific conditions by donors as lo how Ihsy may be used. Tha purposes and uses ol the reslricted funds are sel out In the notes lo ihe financial slalemenls. 1.4 Incomlng resources Income is recognised when the charity is legally enlilled to il aller any performance ¢ondilions have been mel, the amovnls can be measuied reliably, and il is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognlsed once the charily has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income lax recoverable in relation lo donations received under GiflAid or deeds ol covenant is recognised al the lime of the donallon. Donated goods, Services or facilities are included in incoming resources when the benefit lo the charity is reasonably quanliliable and measurable. They 8re valued by the Iruslees al the 8mounl the charity would have been willin9 to pay for the goods. services or facilities on the open maikel value. the charity does not recogni8e the volunteer according lo Slalemenl of Recommended Practice for charitie5 applying FRS 102. 1.5 Resources expended Costs ol aclivities in furtherance of the charity's objects comprise those costs incurred by The Charity as result of the delivery of ils service. Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with altracling voluntary income logelher wilh cost ol goods sold. Goveinance costs comprise those costs incurred by the charlly in meeting ils conslilulional and statutory requirements. 1.6 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held al call with banks. PROJECT SHELTER WAKADOGO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Accountlng pollcle5 Icontlnuedl 1.7 Flnancial instruments The charity has elected lo apply the pr(>visions of Section 11 '8asic Financial Inslrumenls. and Sec11on 12 'Olher Financi31 Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financial inslrumenls. Financial Instruments are recognised in the charills balance sheet when the charity becomes party lo the conlraclual provisions ol the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the nel amounts presented in the financial slalements, when there is a legally enforceable iighl lo sel off Ihe recognised amounts and there is an intention lo settle on a nel basls or lo rea115e the asset and setue the liability simultaneously. 1.B Taxallon The charlly is recognised by HM Revenue & Customs and therefore benefits from certain exemptions from taxation on income and gains. lo the exlenl that they are applied for charitable purposes. No lax charges have arlsen In the charily. Donallons and legaclas Unrestricted Restrlcted funds funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Donations and gifts 32.618 8,232 40,850 84,276 For the year end&d 31 August 2023 31,824 52,452 84,276 PROJECT SHELTER WAKADOGO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Employees There were no employees during the year. other 2024 2023 Bank charges Accountancy servlces 831 1.000 728 1.000 1,831 1,728 The charity received accountancy services worth £1,000. The value ol these services Is recognised as a donation and an equivalent charge Included within accountancy Servi￿S. Debtors 2024 2023 Amount5 falllng due wlthln one year: Other debtors 14,709 Analysls of net assets betwèen funds General Restricted Total Fund balances at 31 August 2024 aro rep￿sented by.. Current asse1811liabililiesl 38,450 8,192 46,642 38,450 8,192 46,642 Rglated Parties The Charity is part of a group of Charities under common control,. as well as this charity. the group includes other charitie5. a150 called Project Shelter Wakadogo which are based in Uganda and in Ganada. The charity raises funds which il provides lo the Ugandan charity which operates a schoo5 in Acoyo Northern Uganda, which provides an early ¢hildhood education centre and primary school lor over 400 young ¢hlldren. 11