2022/23 Annual Report & Accounts
Charity Registered in England and Wales. Reg No: 1148049
Legal and Administrative Information
Charity Name: Mango Tree Goa Charity Registration Number: 1148049 Registered Office: 12 Black Horse Drive, Silkstone Common, Barnsley, S75 4SD. Trustees in office at date of approval: Gill Abdy Annette Grace Jane Grimshaw (Founding Trustee) - Chair Alison McPhee
Trustee Selection Method: All trustees are selected and appointed by the Board of Trustees. Type of Governing Document: Trust Deed Trust Deed Signed: 9[th] June 2012 Independent Examiner: Margaret Jaworski (qualified by CIPFA) 19 Stillwell Grove Sandal Wakefield WF2 6RN
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ORGANISATION AND STRUCTURE
Mango Tree Goa
Mango Tree Goa is a charitable trust registered with the Charity Commission, number 1148049. It was founded on 9[th] June 2012. The objects of the Charity as set out in the Governing Document are:-
The relief of poverty and sickness, the preservation of health, the advancement of the education of disadvantaged children and young people up to the age of 25 in India, primarily but not exclusively in the state of Goa, by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations with the same objects.
From the very start, the Charity operated without paid staff or an office and continues to do so. It is administered on an entirely voluntary basis by the Trustees. We are also fortunate that our accounts are maintained and drawn up on a voluntary basis and that our website is developed and maintained by a volunteer. The contribution of volunteers means that more of donors’ money is available to fund projects on the ground in Goa.
We understand that the best way to deliver our objectives in Goa is through Indian Trusts made up of local people who understand cultural values, religious sensitivities, and official requirements better than we ever can. Consequently, we work with partner organisations. During 2022/23 our partners continued to be The Mango Tree Trust and the Grace Educational Trust. The UK charity and the Goan Trusts are separate legal bodies, and each must work to the legal requirements of their country. However, in practical terms, we work as one to achieve our shared objectives.
SUMMARY OF THE MAIN ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN RELATION TO OUR OBJECTIVES
In planning our activities for the year, we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our Trustee meetings. During 2022/23 the Charity continued to meet its objectives by supporting the following projects:-
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The Mango House and Mango Tree House projects based at Mapusa. The projects work together to help children living in slums and other poor-quality accommodation to navigate their way out of the cycle of poverty. The projects provide a registered pre-primary school and afternoon tuition classes. These activities help disadvantaged children access and remain in school thereby discouraging child labour and empowering children to break free from a life of poverty. Whilst the support given focuses heavily on education, a daily meal, medical care, and fun activities are also provided.
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The Chimbel project which is based in Indira Nagar, Chimbel - a slum of around 10,000 inhabitants. The project provides a pre-primary school which helps disadvantaged children access and remain in primary schools.
SUMMARY OF THE MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE YEAR
2022/23 finally saw a return to school for all children at the start of the academic year in June 2022. Prior to this, children had been in school for just one month out of the previous two years and it was wonderful to see them break up for the long school holidays last April knowing that they would come back to school in June.
Our main achievements continue to revolve around the provision of activities which help disadvantaged children stay fit and healthy and to access and remain in school. These things are always important but, disadvantaged children bore even more challenges during the pandemic and the two-year absence from in class learning. Most children were far behind, as they had been unable to take part in meaningful online
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learning and struggled at school academically and with concentration and motivation. The Charity’s work, delivered by its partners, was needed more than ever and we were delighted to work with our partners to achieve the following:-
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Funding of the Mango House and Mango Tree House projects which work together and during 2022/23 supported around 285 disadvantaged children daily through the provision of pre-primary schooling, afternoon tuition classes, outside tuition classes, meals, support with health care, extra curriculum activities and a counselling and support service. We were delighted to be given funding to support additional teachers for the academic year which meant teachers had smaller groups to help support children better.
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Funding of the rent, premises repairs post covid and the cost of one teacher at the Chimbel project which enabled the project to restart, providing a much-needed pre-primary school for 60 children.
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Funding the provision of books, stationery, school bags and uniforms for all the children at Mango House and Mango Tree House. These help to ensure that children can take an active part in lessons and have greater self-esteem at school.
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Funding the university fees for 5 young people to ensure that they can continue to study.
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Funding the provision of a dedicated social worker to support both parents and children, particularly helping the latter to adjust to life in back in school.
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Providing financial support for older children to go for outside tuition classes which ensured they got more tailored support with subjects they were finding difficult.
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Funding to enable the completion of the extension of the Mango Tree House project which will see all services for children provided on one site during 2023.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Income of £84,259 was significantly lower than the previous year (£90,319) but this was expected as the previous year reflected the Food For Thought Appeal. Regular donations totalled £33,925 and Gift Aid £5,450 which, taken together, are broadly similar to the previous year. This regular support is invaluable, enabling the Charity to plan for the future and ensure continuation of support. Our Christmas Challenge raised £11,804 and our Back To School Appeal £3,689. Other sources of income continued to include general donations, grants and fundraising.
In the same period expenditure totalled £81,266 of which £79,472 related to Grants and Charitable Activities in Goa. Expenditure was around £5,000 less than the previous year and largely reflects the fact that income was less than the previous year.
The Charity had £13,578 in hand on 31[st] March, 2023.
RESERVES POLICY
As in previous years, Trustees reviewed the Charity’s reserves at the year end. The Charity has an approved Reserves policy as follows:-
Mango Tree Goa requires reserves to protect against fluctuating income, falling exchange rates, contingencies, to start up new projects pending identifying income streams and to achieve its objective of ensuring its major projects in Goa have their own permanent accommodation.
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As the Charity had £13,578 in unrestricted reserves at the end of the year; the level is considered justifiable in the circumstances.
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Commission in exercising their powers and duties.
FUTURE PLANS
At the end of March 2023 children had almost completed their first academic year back in school. Whilst this is wonderful compared to the two previous years, we cannot escape from the outcomes that being out of school for two years brings. Alongside our usual support we will particularly focus on activities which will help children to catch up and succeed. We also look forward to the move from Mango House to Mango Tree House during the coming financial year. This will assist with some of the economic challenges we face and will be a more efficient and effective way of providing services for children.
Jane Grimshaw Trustee
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MANGO TREE GOA RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS 1ST APRIL 2022 TO 31ST MARCH 2023
ACCOUNTS - RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS
| ACCOUNTS - RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS | |
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| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total This Year RECEIPTS Donations & Fundraising 43,321 35,080 78,401 Gift Aid 5,450 5,450 Bank Interest 0 0 Miscellaneous 408 408 TOTAL RECEIPTS 49,179 35,080 84,259 PAYMENTS Charitable Activities in Goa/Grants -44,392 -35,080 -79,472 Fundraising Costs 0 0 Office Expenses - UK -543 -543 Bank Fees & Charges -770 -770 Professional Fees 0 0 Publicity -327 -327 Trustee Expenses -141 -141 Other -13 -13 SUB TOTAL -46,186 -35,080 -81,266 PURCHASE OF ASSETS > £1,000 TOTAL PAYMENTS -46,186 -35,080 -81,266 NET OF RECEIPTS/PAYMENTS 2,993 0 2,993 CASH FUNDS 31ST MARCH 2023 ACCOUNTS - STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total This Year CASH FUNDS Cooperative Bank Current Account 11830 11,830 Just Giving 400 400 Donate 51 51 Cash in Hand 1,297 1,297 13,578 0 13,578 |
Total Last Year 82,712 7,482 0 125 |
| 90,319 -84,279 0 -788 -450 0 -382 -250 0 |
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| -86,149 -86,149 4,170 Total Last Year 7,561 830 51 2,143 |
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| 10,585 |
ASSETS WITH A PURCHASE PRICE IN EXCESS OF £1,000
None
Signed:
Date: 14th Jan 2024
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