Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements, together with the Independent Examiner’s Report.
Year Ended: 22 April 2022 Charity Number: 1153847
Financial Statements Year ended 22 April 2022
Trustees’ Annual Report Independent Examiner’s Report Income and Expenditure Balance Sheet
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Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Doy 23 Month Q4 Period end date Dty22 Month 04 Yew 2021 Yoor 2022 From Section A Referen and administration details Charlty nam• Children's Helpers Wortdwide Other names charity 18 known by CHW Raglstered charlty number (If any) 1153847 Charity's principal address 2 Brookfield Avenue Ealing London Postcod8 W51LA Nam•s of tho ¢harity tw$ts•$ who manag• tl* charity DAt•i a¢t•d M not for Trustee narne Offlc•111 any) Nam• of p•rnon lor body) •nlHl•¢l Int trusts• Anna Booth Catherine Franks Patricia Franks Chair Emma Hughes 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Names of the trustO05 for the charty, if any• (for oxample, any custodian tTuslg8s} Name Dates acted If not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Narne$ and address•$ of advis•T$ {Optional inforrnation) of adviser Name Address Name ¢rf chlef execullve or names of senlor staff members (Optlonal Informatlon) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descrlptlon of the charlty's trusts Trust Deed. Type of governing document How the charity is constituted TrusL Trustee selection methods Elected by existing trustees. Addltlonal governance Issues Ioptlonal Informatlon You may choose lo include additional informab'on. where relevant. about: policies and procedures adopted for the inductK)n and training of trustees- the charity's organisational structure and any wider neiwork with which the charity works.. relationship wlh any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities CHW supports children and young people in developing parts of the worfd, through giving grants to partner org8nisations. which work with children and young people every day. Grants are given to projects which relieve financial hardship. advance education, relieve sickness and promote go()J health and offer recreational activities which develop the children's young people's ski119 and capabilities. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012
Throughoul this year, CHW raised funds to be able lo give grants lo our partner org8nisations in Argentina. Ghana, China, Romani8 and South Afra. This included funding for the provision of food, care, dolhing. medical treatment and therapies. educational materials. shelter. skills development workshops, tuition fees. support for care and leaching Staff. and other resources and equipment for projects concerning education. health and disabilities. The needs at our partner organisations greatly increased during the pandemic. as the lockdowns around the wodd affected the economy. and the levd of povety rose. We have been able to respond. to continue to help the children and youn9 people during th8se challenging times. Summary of the maln activities undortakgn for th• public benefit in rglation to these objects (include within thls sectlon the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to Ihg guidanco issued by the Charity Commission on public benellt) Sorne of (yjr partner organisations 8re still running projects that were started during the pandemic. such as food relief programmes. as the levels of povety remain high. Most have been able lo reopen, following any new health and safety protocols, and we have been able to support thr existing programmes again too. Our pather organisations in Romania were affected by the crisis in Ukraine and some began to help refugee families (mostly children and thr mothers). We were able to respond, to supp¢xt the prowsion of food, sheller and other basic needs for refugee faMils. The Trustees met every three months, via video conferencing, to review requests, updates and feedback from the recipient organisats'ons and are satisfied that CHW'S grants bring benefits lo poor and vulnerable children and young people in developing parts of the world. The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission, including the guidance on public benefit. charities working intemalionally.. safeguarding in intemational ahl., and the Ukraine humanitarian crisis. Additional details of obiectivos and activities (Optional infonnation) You may choose to include further statements. Nthere relevanL about.. policy on grantmaking.. policy programme related investrment: contribution made by volunteers. TAR Mareh 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary oftho main achievements of tho charity during tho year The following grants were given during this year. Casa Mea, Romania.. Assistance with running costs since the pandemic started. Two instalments were sent and the total given was.. £1231.04. Challenging Heights. Ghana- Sponsorship of skills workshops (sewing and carpentry) for older teenagers. who had been rescued from slavery in the fishing irwJustry- £510. FAST, Romania.. Support for Ukrainian refvgee families Imosuy children and their mothers). including shelter. food, medical costs and other basic needs: £2500. Fundacion Cordob8sa de Equinot8rapia, Argentina.. Sponsorship of tsn mwths, worth of horse-assisted therapy sessions for a three-year-old boy with tuberous sclerosis. including resources for the therapy horses, providing Ihis service for the childn. £775. Mana pSchool, South Africa.. Assistance with mattresses, pillows, fridge, a microwave and art supplies: £510. Mana Preschool. South Africa: A chest freezer for food suples.. £159.65. Mana Preschool, South Africa: Further art materials for the children: £216.77. Mana Preschool, South Africa: Teaching desk: £58.58. Mano$ Abiertas, Argentina: Assistance towards treatment for a five-year- old boy at their centre. Instalments were sent throughout the year and the tolal given was: £151. Manos Abiertas, Argentina: Help towards sponsorfng a caregwer for thelr home. to work with babies and children. aged O to 5. vtho have been removed from their families due to abuse or neglect. Some of the original caregivers were shielding during the pandemic. Two instalments were senl and the tolal given was.. £1339. Meyah Preparatory School. Ghana.. Partial sponsorship of leachers to work with the children.. £1010. New Lrfe International. Ghana.. Food and supplies for a Christmas party held for 100 children from New Life's home and the surrounding villages- £487. New Lrfe Intemational, Ghana: Kitchen utensils for the home and school: £497. New Lrfe Intemational. Ghana: Tuition fees for a second-year university student readin9 Estimation and Quantity Surveying- £438.88. New Lrfe Intemalional, Ghana: Tuition fees for a second-year university student reading Tourism Management: £451.88. TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance New Life International, Ghana. Tuitn fees, accommodation and school supplies for a High School student at boarding school, sent in three instalments: £1078.87. New Life International, Ghana: laptops the centre: £745. New Life International, Ghana: laptops fcy university students. whose turtion fees were already being sponsored by CHW: £730. New Lrfe Intemational, Ghana- Wheelchair for a nIn&yearoId girl- £308. Nevme5s Prepardtory School, Ghana (linked to New Lrfe Intemational): Lockers for the classrooms: £596.87. Newness Preparatory School. Ghana (linked to New Lrfe Intemational): New doors arKI locks for the classrooms: £729.87. Nevme5s Prepardtory School, Ghana (linked to New Lrfe Intemational)- Teaching resources for the younger classes at the school: £392. Newness Preparatory School, Ghana (linked to New Lrfe Intemational): Three televisions for teachers to show the children educational programme$: £610.87. ORT SA CAPE, South Africa.. Sponsoring soence and teChnol3Y workshops for children. and literacy and science trainings for teachers. in disadvantaged communities around Cape Town, as well as an addits'onal focd programme. that was started during the pandemic. Instalments were sent throughout the year and the lotal given was: £10,084.88. Refugiu, Romania: Sponsoring school supplies (such as books and stationery). and clothes and shoes for 22 children at the start of the hool year. £1036. Refugiu, Romania: Winter coats and boots for 22 children: £834.46. Rooikappie Preschool Centre, South Africa: Sponsoring the staff to work with the children for one month: £397.31. Stepping Stones. China: Sponsoring teaching materials for educational programmes run for migrant children in Shanghai and also disadvantaged children in rural areas. Three instalments were sent throughout th8 year and the total given was.. £2294.38. The Future Factory, South Africa.. Sponsorship of food for a programm8 serwng families in disadvantaged areas of Cape Town. This initiative was Started in response to the pandemic lockdowns. Instalments were sent throughout the year and the total given was: £2553.73. The following ongoing grants were given: New Lrfe Intemational, Ghana: Sponsorship scheme, supporting fcod or educational costs for children. Instalments were sent throughout the year and the lotal given was- £5625.08. Refugiu, Romania: Sponsorship of food and essential supplies for lyrt) families in the village of Tarfungeni. The fathers of both families have passed away and one of the families has eleven children. The total given was: £450. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review CHVV aims to keep in reserve sufficient funding for the charity to continue njnning for al least six months. in the case of no further unrestricted income being received. This covers the monthly bank charge, as well as sufficient funding lo pay the bank fees to transfer restricted funding to recipient projects. Brlef statement of the charity's policy ¢Jn reserves Details of any funds rnaterially Sn deficit There are no fvnds materialty in defiut. Furth•r financial review details (Optional infomiation) You may choose lo include additional Infonation, where relevant about. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraisingl- how expenditure has supported the key objedives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other o tional infonnation Section G Declaration Thg truste declore that they have approved the tru$toes' rwport abovo. Signed on behalf of the tharity's trustees Slgnaturelsl Full namelsl Position leg Socretaryl Chair. etcl Catherine Franks Chair 9 July 2022 TAR 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Sectlon A Independont Examlnerfs Report Report to the trusto0s1 members of Children's Helpers Worfdwide On accounts for the year ended 22 April 2022 Charlty no Ilf any) 1153847 Set on page• 9-11 IrEmernbgr to paue Thjmbwsof addthonal sheetGI I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above harity {Ihe Trust.) for the year ended Responslbllltles and As the charty trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basls of report of the a(£ounls in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 1"the Act"). I rgport in rospgcl 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 1495Xb} of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in ¢x)nnection with the examination whh 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 rordS Independent examlnerfs statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: 0411012022 Name: Broughton ACA Relevant professlonal quallflutlon(s) or body (Sf any): ICAEW Chartered Accountant. qualified in 2019 Address: 157-197 Buckingham Pdace Road London SW1W 9SP Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examin8r needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). IER October 2018
Glve here brlef detalls of any Items that the examlner wlshes to disclose. None IER October 2018
Children's Helpers Worldwide Income and Expenditure Account 23 April 2021- 22 April 2022 Unrestricted Funds (£) Restricted Funds {£) Total (£) Income Voluntary income: Donations Child sponsorship Family sponsorship GlobalGiving Grants Supporters, challenges Good wilvcompensation Facebook Fundraisers Online shopping Gift Aid 7129.52 5153.71 5265.42 300.00 5287.90 7154.10 12283.23 5265.42 300.00 6121.43 11154.10 747.22 100.00 1111.30 35.11 2799.08 833.53 4000.00 747.22 100.00 438.73 35.11 2799.08 672.57 Total Incoming Resources: 16,083.19 23,833.70 39,916.89 Expenditure Cost of sending funds: Bank charges Bank fees Money Servi fees 561.00 92.00 6.90 561.00 92.00 Charitable activities Projects Child sponsorship Family sponsorship 14,046.68 25.00 18681.36 32728.04 5600.08 5625.08 450.00 450.00 Total resources expended: 14,731.58 24,731.44 39,463.02
Total funds carried forward from 2021- 22: 1351.61 (897.74) 453.87 Previous funds carried over: 12,838.77 3,676.44 16,515.21 Total funds carried forward: 14,190.38 2,778.70 16,969.08 A detailed breakdown of information about the projects support8d can be found in the Trustees. Annual Report, under Section D (pages 4 to 5). io
Children s Helpers Worldwide Balance Sheet 23 Aprll 2021- 22 April 2022 Unrestricted Funds (£) Restricted Funds (£) Total {£) Assets Fixed Assets Current Assets Cash in Bank Account 14,190.38 2,778.70 16,969.08 Total current assets 14,190.38 2.778.70 16,969.08 Liabilities Net assets 14,190.38 2,778.70 16,969.08 The funds of the charity." Restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds Total charity funds 2,778.70 2.778.70 14,190.38 2.778.70 16.969.08 14,190.38 14,190.38 Balance at 22 A ril 2022 16,969.08 li