Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements, together with the Independent Examiner’s Report. Year Ended: 22 April 2024 Charity Number: 1153847 ## Financial Statements Year ended 22 April 2024 Trustees’ Annual Report 1 Independent Examiner’s Report 8 Income and Expenditure 10 Balance Sheet 12 Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date 'Li_L.. -4 Y¢8r2023 Period end date Year 2024 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name Children's Helpers Worldwide other names charlty Is known by CHW Reglstered charfty number (If any) 1153847 Charlty's prlnclpal address 2 Brookfield Avenue Ealing London Postcoda W51LA Names of the charfty trustees who manage the charlty Datss act•d If not for whol• Trust00 nam• Offlu (If any) Name of porson lor body) •ntitl•d toa olnt Irustse Ifan Anna Booth Catherine Franks Chair Patricia Franks Emma Hughes 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charlty. If any, (for examplè, any custodlan trustees) Name Dates acted Sf not for whole ear TAR March 2012 Names and addresses of advlsers (Optlonal Informatlon) e of adviser Name Address Name of chSef executlve or names of senlor staff membern (Optlonal Informatlon) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Trust Deed. Type of governing document Islilulion) How the charity is constituted Trust. Trustee selection methods Elected by existing twstees. Additional gov•rnan¢o issues (Optional infomiation) You may choose to include additional information. where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the charity's organisational structure and any wider nebNork with which the charity works; • relationship with any related parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Sectlon C Ob"ectlves and actlvlties CHW supports children and young people in developing parts of the world, through giving grants to partner organisations, which work with children and young people every day. Grants are given to projects which relieve financial hardship, advance education. relieve sickness and promote goc*J health and offer recreational activities which develop the children's and young people's skills and capabilits'es. Summary of the objects ofthe ¢harity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012 Throughout this year, CHW raised funds to be able to give grants to our partner organisations in Argentina, Ghana, China, Romania and South Africa. This induded funding for the provision of food, care, dothing, medical treatment and therapies, educational materials, tuition fees, support for care staff and teachers, assistance with water and electricity provision for a school and shelter, and other resources and equipment for projects conceming education. Our partner organisations around the world continue to face the challenge of rising cosls and the support from CHW is greatly appreciated. Summary of the maln actlvltles undertakèn for th• public benefit in relatlon to these objects (Include wlthln thls sectlon the statutory declaratlon that trustees have had regard to the guldance ISSU￿ by the Charity Commlsslon on publlc beneflt) The Trustees met every three months. via video conferenong, to review requests. updates and feedback from the reapient organisations and are satisfied that CHW'S grants bring benefits to 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 and on charities working internationally. Addltlonal detalls of obJ•ctlves and actlvltl•s (Optlonal Infomiatlon) You may choose to include further ststements, where relevant. ab)ut: policy on grantmaking: policy programme related investment- conlribulion made by volunteers. TAR Marth 2012 Section D Achievements and perfonnance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year The following grants were given during this year. Fundacion Cordobesa de Equinoterapia. Argentina: Sponsorship of ten months of horse-assisted therapy sessions for an eight-year-old boy, who has Down Syndrome: £775. Mana Preschool, South Africa: Printer for educational needs, such as worksheets: £543.25. Manos Abiertas. Argentina: Help towards sponsoring a caregiver and medical professionals. to work with babies and children. aged O to 5. who have been removed from their families due to abuse or neglect, and who are staying at Manos Abiertas's residential centre. Two instalments were sent and the total given was: £1882. New Life Intemational, Ghana: Assistance with an electricity bill for the centre and school.. £349.57. New Life Intemational. Ghana: Assistance with a water bill for the centre and school: £314.68. New Life Intemational, Ghana: Food and supplies for a Christmas party held for 100 children from New Life's home and from the surrounding villages: £337.05. New Life Intemational. Ghana: Tuition fees. accommodation and school supplies for a High School student at boarding school.. £288.96. New Life Intemational, Ghana: Tuition fees and basic supplies for a university student taking a Bachelorfs degree in Education. Two instalments were sent and the total given was: £913.61. New Life Intemational. Ghana: Tuition fees and basic supplies for a student at nursing college. Two instalments were sent and the total given was: £1251.67. New Life Intemational, Ghana: Basic supplies and a laptop for student tsking a degree in Fashion Design. Two instalments were sent and the total given was: £611.97. New Life Intemational. Ghana: Tuition fees and basic supplies for a university student taking a degree in Construction Technology and Management: £414.25. New Life Intemational, Ghana: Tuition fees and basic supplies for a university student taking a degree in Hospitality Management: £417.30. ORT SA CAPE, South Africa: Sponsoring literacy and science trainings for teachers in under-resourced communities in Cape Town and the surrounding areas. Instalments were sent throughout the year and the total given was: £4868.25. Refugiu, Romania: Sponsoring school supplies (such as books and stationery), and clothes and shoes for 12 children and teenagers at the stsrt of the school year: £1182.86. Refugiu, Romania: Winter coats and boots for 12 children and teenagers: £762.29. Section D Achievements and perfomiance Rooikappie Preschool Centre. South Africa: Assistance with a washing machine for use at the creche: £156.52. Stepping Stones, China: Sponsoring teaching materials for educational programmes run for Migrant children in Shanghai and also for children in rural areas. Three instalments were sent throughout the year and the total given was: £2172. The Future Factory. South Africa: Sponsorship of food for a programme serving families in under-resourced areas of Cape Town. This initiative was started in response to the pandemic and lockdowns. Assistance continues to be needed as food prices have risen. Instalments Were sent throughout the year and the total given was: £1710. The Future Factory. South Africa: Assistance wtth residential costs for a university student taking a Batchelor of Commerce degree in Finance and Economics: Two instalments were sent and the total given was: £1429.07. The following ongoing grants were given: New Life Intemational. Ghana: Sponsorship scheme. supporting food and educational costs for children and young people. Instalments were sent throughout the year and the tolal given was: £5293.32. Refugiu, Romania: Sponsorship of food and essential supplies for families in the villages of Tarlungeni and Halchiu. The total given was: £610. TAR March 2012 Section E Financial review CHW aims to keep in reserve sufficient funding for the charity to continue running for at least six months, in the case of no further unrestricted income being received. This covers the monthly bank charge. as well as sufficient funding to pay the bank fees to transfer any restricted funding to the recipient projects. Brlef statement of the charlty's pollcy on reserves It should be noted we received a generous grant, of £14.588.27, dose to the end of our financial year. This funding is unrestricted. It could appear that our reserves are much higher than in previous years. However, this is simply due to the timing of receiving the grant. The expenditure of the funds from this grant is expected to tske place in the following financial ear 2024-25 . Detslls of any funds materlally In deflclt There are no funds materially in deficit. Furtherfinanclal revlew detalls (Optlonal Infornlatlon) You may choos• to indude additional infomiation. where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising),. how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity: investment policy and objectives induding any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional inforniation Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on bohalf of the charitys trustees Signature{s) Jl Full name{s) Catherine Franks TAR March 2012 Posltlon (eg Secretary, Chalr. Chair Dat• 14 July 2024 TAR March 2012 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Soctlon A Inde￿ndant Examln•rfs Raport Report to the trusteesl members of Children's Helpers Worldwide On accounts for the year ended 22 April 2024 Charity no (If any) 1153847 Set out on pages 10-12 Iremember lo include the page numbers ol addrtional sheetsl I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (°the Trust.) for the year ended 22 104 12024. R•sponslbllltl•s and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charikn'es 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. I have wmpleted my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection wtth the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Act or the ac￿Unts do n(rt accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs Statement 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. Slgned: Date: 2510912024 Name: Alice Broughton ACA Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body (if any): ICAEW Chartered accountant. qualified in 2019 Addrnss: 157-197 Buckingham Palace Road SW1W 9SP Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charty accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). IER October 2018 Glve here brlef detalls of any Items that the •xamlner wlshos to dlsclose. None IER October 2018 Children's Helpers Worldwide Income and Expenditure Account 23 April 2023 - 22 April 2024 Un restricted Funds (£) Restricted Funds (£) Total (£) Income Voluntary income: Donations Child sponsorship Family sponsorship GlobalGiving Grants Online shopping and other Gift Aid 6,923.35 3,370.43 4,843.32 300.00 4,150.17 1,162.08 10,293.78 4,843.32 300.00 6267.94 19542.21 334.13 5.023.13 2,117.77 18,380.13 334.13 5,023.13 Total Incoming Resources: 32,778.51 13,826.00 46,604.51 Expenditure Cost of sending funds: Bank charges Bank fees 528.11 132.00 528.11 132.00 Charitable activities Projects Child sponsorship Family sponsorship 12,779.54 350.00 310.00 7,600.76 20,380.30 4,943.32 5,293.32 300.00 610.00 Total resources expended: 14099.65 12.844.08 26.943.73 10 Total funds carried forward from 202S- 24: 18,678.86 981.92 19,660.78 Previous funds carried over: 10,467.30 2,421.43 12,888.73 Total funds carried forward: 29,146.16 3,403.35 32,549.51 A detailed breakdown of information about the projects supported can be found in the Trustees. Annual Report. under Section D (pages 4 to 5). 11 Children's Helpers Worldwide Balance Sheet 23 April 2023 - 22 April 2024 Unrestricted Funds (£) Restricted Funds (£) Total (£) Assets Fixed Assets Current Assets Cash in Bank Account 29,146.16 3,403.35 32,549.51 Total current assets 29,146.16 3,403.35 32,549.51 Liabilities Net assets 29,146.16 3,403.35 32,549.51 The funds of the charity.. Restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds Total charity funds 3,403.35 3,403.35 29,146.16 3,403.35 32,549.51 29,146.16 29,146.16 Balance at 22 A ri12024 32,549.51 12