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## A Little Gesture A Great Help (ALG) ## Aboutus ALG is a non-profit organization recognized by the Charity Commission for England and Wales since 2011. In 2024, ALG reached >3489 direct beneficiaries in the province of Gaza, . Mozambique, in its joint operation with sister charity UPG Portugal[1] ## Vision Break the cycle of poverty in Mozambique ## Misson Promote the improvement of the living conditions of every child in the needy communities in southern Mozambique. 1. UPG is a non-profit Association legally recognized as a Non-Governmental Organization for Development (NGDO) by the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2008, and by the Mozambican Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010. ALG is registered with the UK Charity Commission since 2011 3 ## Letter from the Chairman 2024 was the year we celebrated 20 years of Um Pequeno Gesto (ALG sister charity). It's hard to believe that 20 years have passed since the day I first arrived in Mozambique, believing that after four months I would return with a story to tell and little else. In 2004, Mozambique shaped the course of my life and, since then, has created a connection and a desire to do something that led to the creation of A Little Gesture A Great Help. .Had you asked me 20 years ago what this message would be today, I wouldn't have known... I wouldn't have known that we impact more than 3,500 children every day. I wouldn't have known that we have 900 children individually sponsored by sponsors who support their education and their family's food. I wouldn't have been able to say that we would be operating in 3 preschools, that we would already have university students. I wouldn't have been able to say that we would have 2,500 children eating daily across 2 schools. That we would serve more than 500,000 meals a year to these children. That we would have a team of 50 people in Mozambique, including technicians, cooks, and educators Had you asked me, I also couldn't have guessed that our 20th anniversary year would be one of the most difficult years A Little Gesture has ever faced. With staff reductions and extensive restructuring, it was a year in which we had to stop thinking about what we couldn't do and focus our daily actions on the fundamental pillars of our operations: focus on the beneficiary and the programs we have in place, focus on the sponsor and the quality of the relationship we seek to promote, sustainable fundraising for our multi-year programs, and compliance with our regulatory obligations. There were several moments when we faltered, especially in the first 6 months, because we knew we wanted to do more. And these priorities were essential to maintaining our focus on the origin of A Little Gesture, on changing each life, on what we were able to do and not on what we left behind. This we have devoted a lot of time to our of and and and year, restructuring way thinking acting, documenting standardizing processes, establishing clear objectives for all projects. It may seem boring, but in fact it was essential to enable us to refocus on the beneficiary and reassess what we can and want to do for each child, each family, and each community. ✓ **Feed** , because nutrition is the basis of our intervention to support the most disadvantaged **Educate** , because we believe that it is through education that we can break the cycle of poverty ✓ **Educate** , because we believe that it is through education that we can break the cycle of poverty ✓ **Balance** , because we want to ensure access and equality over time for our girls ✓ **Accelerate** , because we want to give tools so that every young person can become an active citizen in their community ✓ **Empower,** because we want family activism to be part of our action that begins with the child These 5 pillars were essential for evaluating each project, reviewing every piece of information we collected, establishing activities and objectives, and sitting down to assess our presence throughout the child's life. With them, we know that 2025 promises to be a year of strength and dedication, with an empowered team focused on turning Little Gestures into a Great Help. In 2024, we did not celebrate our 20th anniversary as we had dreamed. But I am immensely proud of everything we have achieved over the last 20 years and in this difficult year. Sara Vicente Barreto – Founder of ALG 4 **EDUCATION** Pre-schools After-School Support School Feeding Uni. Scholarships **INFRASTRUCTURE (IE)** Family Huts Other Community & Latrines Infrastructure Nutrition **SUSTAINABILITY** Education Technical Courses Family/ Youth Community Courses Income Generation **POVERTY RELIEF** HIV Day Centre Health Initiatives Emergency Fund ## How we operate The Child at the Center of Our Intervention ALG accomplishes its mission by providing indepth, personalised support to each child, promoting nutrition, education, and empowerment in a healthy and dignified environment. **>35k £813kxx** disbursed ince 2011vida **s** children supported since 2011 apoiadas 5 ## A Little Gesture Mozambique 2024 ## 2024 BENEFICIARIES **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **FINANCIAL OVERVIEW** **----- Start of picture text -----**
CHOKWÉ
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XAI -XAI
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Direct Beneficiaries: >300
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Direct Beneficiaries: >375
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£ RAISED £ APPLIED
BY PROJECT* BY TYPE*
£54 032 £86 665
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6 ## SUCCESS STORY Etelvina Ex-Sponsored Child and University Scholarship student **Etelvina is 22 years old** and has completed a degree in **Maternal and Child Health Nursing** , her childhood dream. She has been part of ALG since 2009, when she joined the Sponsorship Program after losing her parents. She has always been a dedicated student, standing out for her commitment. Despite the difficulties, she never stopped believing that education was her path. Through UPG's University Scholarship Program, she was able to continue her academic journey. “I feel proud to have given my best to complete my course, overcoming every challenge until the final stretch.” Throughout her journey, Etelvina has not only grown as a student but also as a person: - “I have learned to face life's challenges with courage, to be more understanding of others, and to remain calm even in difficult situations.” Etelvina's story is an example of how education can break cycles of poverty and open doors to a new life. With the support of ALG and her own strength, she is building a different future—for herself, her family, and her community. 7 3’517 Direct Beneficiaries 896 Sponsored Children 24 University Scholarships >95% Pre-School Attendance Rate **----- Start of picture text -----**
22’ 372 Indirect
Beneficiaries
8% School Dropout Rate
in Sponsored Children
2024 KPIs
68% University
Scholarships for Women
>95% School Attendance
Rate (School Feeding)
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8 ## ALG IN NUMBERS ## 2022-2024 **----- Start of picture text -----**
ALG BENEFICIARIES
Net number of beneficiaries
Total ALG beneficiaries
Touchpoints
4376
4323
3517
1.4 x
3251
3095
2975
1.2 x
1.0 x
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Applied Funds by Type
£94,204
£72,241
£57,128
FY'22 FY'23 FY'24
Charitable Activities Governance Costs Fundraising Costs
Source of Funds by Project
£89,556
£54,032
£38,997
FY'22 FY'23 FY'24
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9 ## PROJECTS The ALG Projects are local intervention initiatives that complement the UPG Sponsorship program. These initiatives enable the beneficiary children and their families to grow up in a context of opportunity and to meet the necessary conditions to break the poverty cycle . ## EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURES > Pre-school | School Feeding | AfterHousing | Community Infrastructure School Support | Uni Scholarship SUSTAINABILITY Technical Education | Income Generation ## POVERTY RELIEF HIV Day Centre | One-off support | Hygiene & Health | Emergency Relief alittlegesture.org 10 ## Projects ## Intervention Areas Direct support for very vulnerable POVERTY RELIEF populations Education for children and young EDUCATION adults Improved living conditions for INFRASTRUCTURE families and communities Technical education and income SUSTAINABILITY generation in families ||2019|2020|2021|2022|2023|2024| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |# BENEFICIARIES (1)|1’626|1’646|1’794|2’975|3’095|3’517| |# INDIRECT BENEFICIARIES|8’130|8’230|8’970|14’725|15’475|21’515| |APPLIED FUNDS*|£85 405|£73 400|£39 825|£55 255|£71 588|£86 665| |% EDUCATION|64%|32%|41%|48%|85%|83%| |_% POVERTY RELIEF_|28%|65%|42%|37%|8%|17%| |_% SUSTAINABILITY_|7%|3%|7%|0%|0%|0%| |_% GENERAL_|0%|0%|10%|15%|7%|0%| |FUNDS RECEIVED *|£99 974|£101 975|£89 336|£89 556|£38 997|£54 032| * Charitable activities funds only 11 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) **----- Start of picture text -----**
258 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 5,
DISTRIBUTED AMONG 3 SCHOOLS:
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Beneficiaries Historical Evolution
258
244
196
2022 2023 2024
SVP ESC EFI EFI Scholarships
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**LOCATION: KEY DONORS:** Xai Xai The Mac Bevan Chongoene Charitable Trust Chokwé UPG – Corporate Partners Per Child Per Year 246£ Per Child Per Month 21£ ## Pre-school Education ## **Historical Costs Evolution 2022-2024** ## 2024 Highlights **----- Start of picture text -----**
£55 187
£34 402
£33 120
2022 2023 2024
EFI ESC SVP
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- 2024 was marked by the launch of the Mbalélé Mbalélé Project, in partnership with FEC and with funding from the Camões Institute. This program focuses on promoting early childhood education and will last for three years, with an impact across all of ALG’s pre schools. - At SVP, the year was marked by the serious car accident involving Teacher Amélia, which kept her away from school for much of the year - The entire technical and operational team ceased to have a voluntary relationship and began to have an employment relationship with the schools, funded ALG marking an essential step forward in integrating the project's operational staff into the local economy **----- Start of picture text -----**
Female % by Program Attendance by School Dropout Rate by Program
3%
98%
60% 98%
54%
49%
95%
0% 0%
EFI ESC SVP EFI ESC SVP EFI ESC SVP
All Programs By program 2024 Attendance Average of all programs By program Average Dropout Rate
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## **Notes:** Project Expenses or Project Costs are shown throughout the document, which refer to the local project expenses, which may or not be the same as the disbursements made to the ground. When an excess or deficit remains, it is carried over to the next year of the project. Project expenses are shown inclusive of the projects co-funded with UPG. 12 ## SDG: - 2 573 CHILDREN WHO BENEFIT FROM SCHOOL MEALS IN 2 LOCATIONS Beneficiaries Historical Evolution **----- Start of picture text -----**
2573
2256 2304
2022 2023 2024
SLM SVP
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**LOCATION: KEY DONORS:** Chokwé ALG RPHM 2024 Manjangue Private Donours UPG – Corporate Partners UPG - Instituto Camões I. P. 30£ Per Child Per Year Per Child Per Month 3£ ## School Feeding **Historical Costs Evolution 2021-2024** ## 2024 Highlights **----- Start of picture text -----**
•
2024 was marked by difficulties in financing food projects, which
£93,540
led to a reduction in feeding days to four days a week, in line with a £77,686
£74,724
reduction in operations
•
In SVP, there has been a notable increase in the number of
children, due to the expansion of the school to provide 8th grade
education (expected to continue to 9th grade in 2025)
2022 2023 2024
SLM SVP
Beneficiaries Per Gender % Weight Variation Attendance Rate
16%
14%
51% 49% 12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
48% 52% 2%
0%
-2%
F M 1ᵃ 2ᵃ 3ᵃ 4ᵃ 5ᵃ 6ᵃ 7ᵃ 1ᵃ 2ᵃ 3ᵃ 4ᵃ 5ᵃ 6ᵃ 7ᵃ
SLM SVP SLM SVP SLM Average SVP Average SLM SVP SLM Total SVP Total
100% 99% 100% 98% 100% 99% 100% 99% 100% 99% 100% 98% 99%
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## **Notes:** Project Expenses or Project Costs are shown throughout the document, which refer to the local project expenses, which may or not be the same as the disbursements made to the ground. When an excess or deficit remains, it is carried over to the next year of the project. Project expenses are shown inclusive of the projects co-funded with UPG. 13 ## SDG: 511 CHILDREN, FROM 1ST TO 12TH GRADE, IN 4 AFTER SCHOOL SUPPORT CLASSES: Beneficiaries Historical Evolution 535 513 511 2022 2023 2024 SLM SVP ESC EFI **LOCATION: KEY DONORS:** Xai Xai, The Mac Bevan Charitable Chongoene Trust Chokwé UPG – Corporate Partners Manjangue Per Child Per Year 36£ Per Child Per Month 3£ ## After-School Support **----- Start of picture text -----**
Historical Costs Evolution 2022-2024
2024 Highlights
•
2024 saw investment in educational activities, with the hiring of new teachers
£12 338
for São Vicente de Paulo and Santa Luísa de Marilac.
• At EFI and ESC, teacher Vitor began working at both schools as these £9 422
programs move on from pilot stage
2022 2023 2024
SVP SLM EFI ESC
Gender Dropout Rate
Attendance %
91%
89% 16%
86%
13%
65%
M
44%
6%
F
56%
0%
SLM SVP EFI ESC SLM SVP EFI ESC
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## **Notes:** Project Expenses or Project Costs are shown throughout the document, which refer to the local project expenses, which may or not be the same as the disbursements made to the ground. When an excess or deficit remains, it is carried over to the next year of the project. Project expenses are shown inclusive of the projects co-funded with UPG. 14 ## **Hi hli hts: Non-Academic Activities g g** ## **Vencedoras / Winners** - Program dedicated to gender equality among adolescent girls at A Little Gesture ## **Cultural Groups and Clubs** - Non-academic extracurricular activities program at school ## **Sports Activites** - Sports activities program, including school and inter-school championships - **Location** : SVP and SLM - **Location** : SVP and SLM - **Activities:** weekly meetings for sharing, socializing, and guidance; lectures by the Winners with the rest of the community - **Topics** : Sexual Violence, Pregnancy, the Human Body, among others - **Cultural Activities** : Cultural groups from Xigubo, Marrabenta, Skotane, Amapiano, and Makwayela are trained and perform at multiple events, including institutional visits, district celebrations, and special occasions. - **Affinity Activities** : Reading, Writing, Poetry, and Drawing - **Number of Participants** : approx. 150 - **Location** : SVP, SLM, and opening days in the communities of Chongoene - **Activities** : Soccer, volleyball, sack race, sprint, relay race - **Number of meetings** : 2 at SVP and SLM schools and 1 in the communities - **Number of participants** : >100 - **Number of participants** : approx. 40 (20 per school) 15 24 YOUNG PEOPLE, ACROSS 2 MAIN REGIONS Beneficiaries Historical Evolution **----- Start of picture text -----**
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**LOCATION: KEY DONORS:** ## Uni Scholarship ## 2024 Highlights - Small expansion of the program to 24 university students in 2024, with 5 new scholarships awarded - The year was negatively marked by the exclusion of 3 young people from the program due to poor attendance and bad behavior - 1 graduation in 2024: Nazário - Pharmacy ## **Historical Costs Evolution 2022-2024** **----- Start of picture text -----**
£26 899
£24 335
£9 994
2022 2023 2024
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Xai Xai UPG and ALG Private Chokwé Donors ## SDG: UPG - Municipal Partner UPG – Corporate Partners Per Student per Year ~~973£~~ Per Student Per Month 112£ ## **By Gender** **By Scholarship Type** ## **By Field** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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11
Electricity, 2
8
M
44% 6 Law, 2
5 5
F
Management, 1
56%
Healthcare, 16
F M T
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## **Notes:** Project Expenses or Project Costs are shown throughout the document, which refer to the local project expenses, which may or not be the same as the disbursements made to the ground. When an excess or deficit remains, it is carried over to the next year of the project. Project expenses are shown inclusive of the projects co-funded with UPG. 16 ## SDG: **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Beneficiaries Historical Evolution
39 39
38
2022 2023 2024
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Historical Costs Evolution 2022-2024
£21 338 £21 155
£19 376
2022 2023 2024
Approval Rate Average Final Grade
100% 100% 14
92% 89% 91% 13
78%
73% 12
67% 68%
60% 12
55% 11
11
10
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Ciclo Ciclo
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## 2024 Highlights - Enhanced individualized monitoring and follow-up interviews with children and their families, strengthening their connection to the Center - Participation in Milohro Cultural Group with Xigubo and Marrabenta dances - Growth in arts and crafts activities and sewing with guidance from Sister Aida - Remarkable progress in Portuguese (especially among the younger children) **By Gender** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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49% 51%
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## **Notes:** Project Expenses or Project Costs are shown throughout the document, which refer to the local project expenses, which may or not be the same as the disbursements made to the ground. When an excess or deficit remains, it is carried over to the next year of the project. Project expenses are shown inclusive of the projects co-funded with UPG. 17 ODS: ## Sustainability ## Technical Education **----- Start of picture text -----**
BENEFICIARIES:
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BENEFICIARIES:
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**LOCATION** S. Vicente de Paulo and Santa Luísa de Marillac,Chokwé ## **MAIN DONORS:** Private Individuals ## Income Generation ## Highlights2024: - **S. Vicente de Paulo** : Darcilia's Beauty Salon. She worked as a volunteer at the school and, with the support of UPG, launched her own business. - **Santa Luísa de Marilac** : sewing and dressmaking activities carried out at the HIV Day Center. Production of various products for local sale and to support fundraising in events in Portugal. 18 ## FUNDRAISING Fundraising Summary Fundraising Channels 2024 Initiatives umpequenogesto.org/ 19 ## 2024 Fundraising Overview **----- Start of picture text -----**
Funds Raised by Channel Funds Raised by Type of Donour
Grants
£54 032
Raised Events £-
Funds Raised
Corporate € 10,839
One-Off £ 662
£18 965
Campaigns £2 010
Gift Aid on
Donations Other Sources £2 670
Foundation € 18,965
Education Poverty Infrastructure Sustainability General £2 530 Corporate Matching £8 599
Challenges £10 374
General Funds
Raised
Regular Donations £10 753 Individual € 21,559
31%
Grants £18 965
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20 ## **2024 Fundraising Analysis** - In 2024, funds raised of £54 032 reflect moderate increase vs. the low observed in 2023, though the amount continues to be lower than historical amounts, as the charity’s fundraising activities have been limited - It is notable that the fundraising activities were particularly affected by the sudden closure of the Barclays Bank account, which took a considerable amount of attention by the Trustees - The largest source of fundraising was through **Grants** , with a multi-annual grant from MCBT being renewed with a focus on Pre-School and After-School activities. - In 2024, ALG invested in procuring a Grant Writing company to assist supporting the search and development of grant opportunities, especially in the area of School Feeding - ALG continues to have a solid base of **regular donours** who have provided stable funding for unrestricted activities - Given data restrictions, there continue to be a number of donations from anonymous donours through the Just Giving platform, which limits the possibilities for engagement - **Peer 2 Peer** fundraising continues to represent a meaningful source of funds for the Charity, driven by a combination of the Royal Parks Half Marathon, the Madrid Marathon and Birthday Celebrations from friends of the charity - **Corporate matching** is a significant source of funding, mostly driven by private donours and matching for fundraising events £XL A Little Gesture alittlegesture.org • • • • • FINANCIAL SUMMARY 22 ## Financial Summary |||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||2022|2023|2024|| |**YoY FINANCIAL**||Sources of Funds|£89 556|£38 997|£54 032|| |**PERFORMANCE**||||||| |||Project Costs|£55 255|£71 588|£86 665|| |||Fundraising & Admin|£1 872|£653|£7 539|| |||Total Expenditure|£57 128|£72 241|£94 204|| |||Net Balance|£32 428|£(33 244)|£(40 172)|| |**KEY**||% Funds Disbursed|62%|184%|160%|| |**FINANCIAL**||||||| |**METRICS**||||||| |||Cost Income Ratio|2,1%|1.7%|14%|| - ALG raised an average £60 862 for its charitable activities over the last 3 years, with 2023-2024 demonstrating lower numbers than average on the back of a reduction in the Trustee’s fundraising activities - After registering a sharp decline in 2023 due to reduced fundraising activities and the termination of a multi-year grant, the Charity saw a modest recovery in 2024, with funds increasing from £38,997 to £54,032 - Recognizing strong reserves, the Trustees have continued to support the projects on the ground, particularly in Education and Poverty Relief. This resulted in an usage of accumulated reserves to face ongoing project needs despite lower financing results, thereby maintaining the % of funds disbursed to >100% – The historical conservative stance adopted by the trustees allowed for the disbursements to be 21% higher YoY despite a less active fundraising - • related to - In 2024, the cost income ratio increased significantly, mainly due to a **£5,000 expense** engaging a grant-making company. While this resulted in a higher ratio compared to previous years, it represents a strategic investment expected to yield positive outcomes over the next 2 to 3 years, strengthening ALG’s fundraising capacity and long-term sustainability. - • It is important to note that this funds summary is not fully reflective of the charity’s activities’ on the ground. In fact, ALG operates in close collaboration with Um Pequeno Gesto and both charities have a combined turnover of c. €500’000, with funds applied on the ground of well over €400’000. 23 ## Funds Financial Review ALG dedicates its charitable activities to i) the advancement of education, ii) the relief of poverty and iii) the advancement of health and prevention of disease. In 2024 the area of Education was a strong recipient of funds raised (66%) and of funds disbursed to the ground (83%) **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## Fundsraised ## AppliedFunds - General Funds total £17,837, having grown slightly compared to last year, providing the organization with increased flexibility in the allocation and utilization of resources. - Education funding remains the largest area at £35,771 (66% of total funds), supporting key programs including After School, School Feeding, Pre-School, and University Scholarships. - for Pre-Schools continues to be a stable area in ALG thanks to a - Funding long-standing partnership with The Mac Bevan Charitable Trust, ensuring consistent access to quality early education. - Continuing to grow, 2024 represented a higher disbursement of £86,665, applied directly to projects in Mozambique, - The ratio of to raised funds increased as in of the amount of reserves applied expected, light - accumulated and the pressure from a reduction in fundraising activities despite strong needs from the ground - Together with UPG, the funds applied on the ground exceeded €400’000 - Together with UPG, the funds raised exceeded €400’000 for the year 24 ## Fundraising Costs - Fundraising costs are mostly related to the fees for fundraising websites such as Justgiving, Benevity and Paypal - Fundraising costs are mostly related to the fees for **£7 504** fundraising websites such as Justgiving, Benevity and Paypal – This year’s Fundraising costs increased due to the engagement of a grant making company (£5’000) **£1 581** - • An additional cost in 2024 was significant fundraising **£ 349** - related to the entry fees for the Royal Parks Half Marathon, as it is customary for ALG 2022 2023 2024 ## Admin Costs ALG co-operates with UPG Portuguese sister-Charity across all its projects - ALG has very limited admin costs as it employs no staff and has no with resources physical headquarters, - shared with sister charity Um Pequeno Gesto in Portugal and Mozambique - The account doesn't the software reflect accounting - costs, as it was gifted by one of the Trustees while the charity faced challenges with its bank account. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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£ 291
£ 35
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25 Accounting Policies - The ALG Accounts are on a reported - standalone basis and based on receipts - and payments accounting. - The ALG Management Accounts include project expenses inclusive of the projects co-founded with UPG - Project costs shown throughout the document refer to the local project expenses, which may or not be the same as the disbursements made to the ground. When an excess or deficit remains, it is carried over to the next year of the project under ALG Management Accounts. - The Charity has reviewed its Financial Controls Policy in 2023, which is available for consultation. 26 ## Highlights - ALG continues to work on its mission to promote the improvement of living conditions for disadvantaged children and their families in poor rural communities in southern Mozambique. - The school feeding program for 2,700 children reinforces ALG’s commitment to education and the importance of school attendance. - In 2024, the A Little Gesture team on the ground underwent a period of major transformation, which resulted in a shift toward greater operational capacity in the field, a strategy that proved beneficial for the entire team. - **For 2025, the team is stronger and more united and hopes to consolidate the transformation of 2024 to reinforce the impact of Little Gestures on children.** ## Final Notes - ALG is available for this any clarifications regarding - report. - ALG is available to facilitate visits to projects and beneficiaries by relevant official entities. On behalf of the Trustees ## **CC Receipts & Payments Report** Charity name: A Little Gesture UK Charity number: 1141990 For the period from 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024 ||Receipts andpayments|Receipts andpayments|||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Receipts
Voluntary Receipts
Fundraising Activities
Investments
Charitable Activities
Other Receipts
Asset and Investment sales etc
Total receipts
Payments
Voluntary Income Costs
Fundraising Costs
Charitable Activities Costs
Governance Costs
Assets and investments gains/losses
Total payments
Excess of receipts over payments
Transfers between Funds
Cash Funds Last Year End
Cash funds this year end|Unrestricted
funds
£
17,847.22
0.00
328.02
0.00
0.00
18,175.24
18,175.24
0.00
5,469.29
0.00
35.00
5,504.29
0.00
5,504.29
12,670.95
-27,450.72
181,711.02
166,931.25|Restricted funds
£
36,185.25
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
36,185.25
36,185.25
0.00
2,034.84
86,665.00
0.00
88,699.84
0.00
88,699.84
-52,514.59
27,450.72
9,135.68
-15,928.19|Endowment
funds
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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0.00
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£
54,032.47
0.00
328.02
0.00
0.00
54,360.49
54,360.49
0.00
7,504.13
86,665.00
35.00
94,204.13
0.00
94,204.13
-39,843.64
0.00
190,846.70
151,003.06|Last year
£
38,997.48
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00| ||||||38,997.48| ||||||38,997.48| ||||||0.00
348.70
71,588.00
304.50| ||||||72,241.20
0.00| ||||||72,241.20| ||||||-33,243.72| ||||||0.00
224,090.42| ||||||190,846.70| ## **CC Statement of Assets & Liabilities** Charity name: A Little Gesture UK Charity number: 1141990 At the period ending 31/12/2024 |Details
B1 Cash funds
CASH FUNDS
Total cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
OTHER MONETARY ASSETS
B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
B5 Liabilities
LIABILITIES|Unrestricted
funds
166,931.25
166,931.25
Unrestricted
funds
Funds to which
asset belongs
Funds to which
liability relates|Restricted funds
-15,928.19
-15,928.19
Restricted funds
Cost (optional)
Amount due
(optional)|Endowment
funds
0.00
0.00
Endowment
funds
Current value
(optional)
When due
(optional)| |---|---|---|---| ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** |**Report to the trustees**
**On accounts for the year**
**ended**|**A Little Gesture a Great Help**|**A Little Gesture a Great Help**|**A Little Gesture a Great Help**| |---|---|---|---| ||||| ||31-Dec-2024|**Charity no**
**(if any)**|1141990| ## **Set out on pages** (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **31 / 12 / 2024** . **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”). I 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, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. **Independent** [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to **examiner's statement** undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. _Delete_ [ ] _if not applicable._ I have completed my examination. I 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: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - 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. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed: Name:** Pedro Santos Reis **Date:** 29.10.2025 1 **Oct 2018** **IER** ## **Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):** **Address:** Flat 5, 1 Gloucester Street SW1vDB ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . None --------------------- 2 **Oct 2018** **IER**