2024-12-31-accounts - Camdoc UK Charity

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UK Registered Charity Number: 1148910

CAMDOCUK REPORT OF ANNUAL ACTIVITIES 2024

Statement from Chairperson – Dr. Linda Bello

This is the beginning of my second term as CamDocUK chairperson having been re-elected in March this year. I am deeply humbled by the opportunity to lead this remarkable association once again. As I embark on this second term, I am filled with a renewed sense of purpose and determination. Our work is far from complete, and the challenges ahead require our continued vigilance and innovation.

Over the past term, we have navigated through significant challenges and celebrated numerous achievements. I extend my heartfelt thanks to my executive team and members for their dedication, hard work and unwavering support.

A special thanks to our superb secretary General Dr Judwin Ndzo who has sadly stepped down after 7 years in the executive. She has been an exemplary secretary and asset to our association. I am pleased to report that the indefatigable Dr Anna Mbene has stayed on in her dual roles of Comms Sec and managing our finances. A warm welcome to the new members of our executive team whom I will formally introduce during the gala.

We continued our series of webinars “CamDocUK – Talking with the Community” and are currently on our 21st edition. Our most recent webinar on Endometriosis had one of our highest attendances this year. I would like to thank our

community for attending and engaging in these sessions, as well as our external speakers for all their time and input.

Our links with our sister organisations have remained strong. We supported Patcha Foundation in a medical mission which took place between the 10th to the 15th of June this year in Ngoazip South region of Cameroon. My special thanks to Dr Nkwayep Mpafe for representing us and for taking with him some medical equipment donated by CamDocUK.

It has been a pleasure to watch our numbers increase again this year and it is always heartwarming to see the positive interactions of members when we meet in person at our OGMs. I remain grateful for the commitment of our members.

A. �Meetings Held This Year

CamDocUK normally holds 3 meetings a year – two ordinary meetings and a general assembly. The latter was accompanied by a fundraising gala event. The last AGM was on 29 June 2024.

Elections March 2024 – The new executive:

Elected roles:

Chairperson: Dr. Linda Bello
Vice-Chairperson: Dr. Kojo Ndenecho
Treasurer: Dr. Anna Mbene
Secretary General: Andrew Mbencho
Deputy Secretary: Dr. Guisilla Dedino
Financial Secretary: Dr. Manka Akumah
Communications secretary: Dr. Anna Mbene

Appointable roles as vetted by the executive:

Educational Secretary: Dr. Gael Nana
Membership Secretary: Dr. Eugenie Mempouo

B. MOU and Partnership Updates

There have been no changes to our existing MOU’s and

partnerships.

Michael & Mauritia Patcha Foundation (MMPF): As usual, we took part in the annual medical mission organised by the MMPF in Cameroon, and we also donated equipment. Our focus this year was on mental health in Cameroon.
Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN): We have partnered with CAHN to help us with grant/bid writing.
Members of Better Health for Africa .
Solidarity Clinic Buea, Cameroon: We informally partnered with Solidarity clinic, Buea in Cameroon to donate 172 pairs of prescription glasses which were distributed freely to the population.
University of Buea : We are still waiting for the goahead from the administration in order to facilitate educational activities between CamDocUK and the university.

Other Existing MOUs

1. BAPIO

University of Dschang

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C. Educational Activities

Our annually paid Zoom account has enabled us run educational webinars for the Cameroonian and African communities. We have had 4 Webinars so far on various topics: Breast Cancer, Endometriosis, Sickle Cell Disease, Organ Transplantation. These have been well received by the public.

Our Journal clubs continue but have gone from fortnightly to monthly but will be reviewed as need arises. This is only open to medics.

Members are able to use the paid Zoom account as part of their membership benefits.

D. Ongoing Projects

1. Maternal and Neonatal Care Project in Cameroon

This has been the highlight of the year. This was launched in July 2023, targeted at improving the healthcare of mothers in Cameroon.

Fundraising: Currently ongoing for our Maternity project. ‘GoFundMe’ was launched for this. So far, £8141 raised of a target of £50,000. Many thanks to CamDocUK members who have pushed for the drive to raise more funds.

Health facilities in Cameroon have been contacted to ascertain need. Procurement of equipment has begun. More funds are needed to transport goods, widen coverage and staff training.

2. Medical Conference in Cameroon

The medical conference in Cameroon titled ‘ NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE EMERGENCIES IN LOW-RESOURCE SETTINGS ’ held in partnership with the University of Yaoundé’s Faculty of Medical and Biochemical Sciences and the Royal College of Physicians London . This took place 23-24 October 2024. We raised some funds for the conference.

E. Finance

A full financial report is available for viewing on the Charity Commission website.

F. Cameroon Medical Council (CMC) Updates

There has been a recent change in leadership at the CMC, since then the relationship between the CMC and Cameroonian diaspora Medical Associations have stalled.

However, there is an increasing synergetic push by the

latter including CamDocUK to be more involved in health policies in Cameroon. To this effect, discussions are ongoing regarding streamlining the enrolment procedure onto the CMC register by diaspora doctors.

The Royal College of Physicians London (RCP) is looking for an opportunity to be present in Cameroon. CamDocUK is acting as a facilitator in this endeavour.

G. Membership Updates

Registered members: 88 Members up to date with dues: 66

From a social aspect, we have celebrated and condoned with members who either got married or had new births or lost a close family member.

Signed 29th June 2025:

Trustee 1: Dr. Linda Bello

Trustee 2: Dr. Kojo Ndenecho

CamDocUK c/o Dr Andrew Mbencho, General Secretary, 18 Sherwood Walk, Leeds, LS10 4FZ Chair: Dr Linda Bello, Vice-Chair: Dr Kojo Ndenecho, Treasurer & Social/Communication Secretary: Dr Anna Mbene Ngah Deputy Secretary: Dr Guisilla Dedino, Financial Secretary: Dr Manka Akumah, , Educational lead: Dr Gael Nana; Webmaster: Dr Eveline Nkem, Membership Secretary: Dr Eugenie Mempouo, Procurement Lead: Dr Nkwayep Mpafe. www.camdocuk.org

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CAMDOC UK CHARITY 1148910
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period
01/01/2024 To 31/12/2024
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Membership 4,300 - - 4,300 4,773
Donation 16,532 283 - 16,815 250
Fundraising 23,811 8,628 - 32,440 31,013
OGM contribution 900 - - 900 1,240
Sponsorship 500 - - 500 1,000
Gift Aid 2,610 - - 2,610 -
Repayment 1,770 - - 1,770 -
Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 50,423 ] 8,911 - 59,334 38,276
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 50,423 8,911 - 59,334 38,276
A3 Payments
AGM Gala /Fundraising cost 28,279 - - 28,279 22,503
OGM costs 2,119 - - 2,119 2,751
Purchase of Medical Equipment 6,778 - - 6,778 -
Shipping of Medical Equipment to CMR 553 - - 553 -
Storage rent 1,300 - - 1,300 1,300
Health Promotion event/partner 2,039 5,500 - 7,539 2,540
Admin/ Chancellery costs 743 - - 743 908
IT 2,209 627 - 2,836 1,657
Medical Missions 641 - - 641 1,447
Reimbursement 307 350 - 657 1,138
Medical Conference 2024 14,255 - - 14,255 -
Erroneous/Bank charge - - - - -
Sub total [ 59,222 ] 6,477 - 65,699 34,245
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 59,222 6,477 - 65,699 34,245
Net of receipts/(payments) - 8,800 2,435 - - 6,365 4,031
A5 Transfers between funds 750 - 750 - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 21,575 571 - 22,146 18,115
Cash funds this year end 13,525 2,256 - 15,781 22,146
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

20/05/2025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets	Signature Main Account Relief Account Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 13,525 - - 2,256 - - 13,525 2,256 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Dr Linda Bello ��	Endowment funds to nearest £ - - -
			-
			OK
			Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 20/05/2025 ��

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

20/05/2025

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ CamDoc UK Charity members of

On accounts for the year 31 December 2024 Charity no 1148910 ended (if any)

Set out on pages 1 to 2

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 trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn 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: Date: 20/05 /2025 Name: Yusuf Patas Relevant professional Fellow Chartered Accountant - FCA qualification(s) or body Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (if any): Address: Hawthorne House 17a Hawthorne Drive, Leicester, LE5 6DL

October 2018

IER

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight 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 .

October 2018

IER