FRIENDS OF THE MOMBASA CHILDREN Registered Charity Number 1155625 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1st FEBRUARY 2023 to 31st JANUARY 2024 The Trustees are pleased to present their report together with the accounts for the period ended 31 st January 2024. The charity is governed by a constitution adopted on 8th October 2002 and amended on 18th May 2009. In 2014 the Charity became a Charitable Incory)orated Organisation The Trustees are: Mrs Carol Groveslresigned 3110112024), Mr Chris Azzaro. Mrs Karyn Hinks, Mrs Janet Watson, Ms Khatija Volk (resigned 3110112024), Mr Norbert Were, Mrs Steph Spanner (resigned 0110412023) Benjamin Scrivens(appx)inted 221412023), Dan Purchese (appointed 2210412023). John Engall(appointed 0410112024) The Objectives of the Charity are:. . To support Unity School in Frer¢to. Monies are raised through fundraising and donations to supwrt education, feeding and medical care. . To assist in contributing to the life and growth of Unity School, thus promoting a stable learning environment. encouraging confidence and love. . To enable people from the UK and other eA)untries to visii the school we support thus nurturing a bond of friendship and care. Achievements and Perfornianee It has taken time for us to recover from the various lockdowns and economic situation during the last three years. Trustees. Teaching Staff and Pupils have all experienced the 'knock on. effects, either through the lack of fundraising opp)rtunities in the UK or the reduction of Trustees being able to network in the usual way. In Keny4 the management team have had to contend with the change in the Kenyan Government at short notice, insisting that all Primary Schools now accommodate the 'Lower Secondary, classes. We have bttn able to complete three new classrooms on the top floor of the building, which still leaves two more classrooms to complete. This will be part of our next financial year aim. We have been grateful to supporters who have supported our appeals over this last fmancial year. In addition, our Trustees have looked at different ways of raising funds, such as a supporter taking part in the London Marathon, a three Peaks Challenge, a Dance-a-thonn, and a celebration evenL to celebrate Iwenty years of working as a charity. We were very ateful to the Independent School in Eindhoven for their massive. sponsored walk fundraiser, which has supported our medical project. We thank Dr Odiero for his commitment in ensuring that all pupils receive medical care.
FRIENDS OF THE MOMBASA CHILDREN Registered Charity Number 1155625 8 students from a University in La Rochelle in France spent a total of 3 months between thern supporting Unity School and helping the pupils with French. Sports and other subjects. They also raised funds in a Marathon in Nairobi to fund the Science Classroom at Unity School. The Trustees are pleased to report that our reserve funds are near to where we wish them to be. During the fanCIal year four Trustees trdvelled to Unity School Financial Review The accounts comply with current statutory requirements: the Trust's governing investments and the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 The Charity's gross income for the period was £76,054.36 and its net incoming resources resulted in a deficit of (£8,882.28) for the year. Statement of Trustees. responsibilities Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing accounts giving a fair and true view, the trustees should follow best practice and: Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the aounts. Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which dissolve with reasonable accuracy at any time the fmancial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with The Charities Act 201 l. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
FRIENDS OF THE MOMBASA CHILDREN Registered Charity Number 1155625 ststement of Risk Management The tiiistees have assessed the risks to which the charity may be exposed with particular reference to those relating to the operdtions and finances of the charity. Systems are in place to ensure that all risks are recorded for subsequent monitoring and review. In the meantime, the trustees remain satisfied that all insurable risks have been identified and adequately dealt with and that the charity's exposure to other risks is kept at a minimum by good working practice by the trustees and volunteers. The Trustees have increased our Public Liability Insurance to £IOm and have also taken out insurance for Trustee Indemnity. Reserves Policy The tiiistees ty to maintain sutTicient funds to meet a minimum of four months operating expenses. This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 1810712024 and s1cd on its behalf by B Scrivens Chairman J Engall Trwurer
FRIENDS OF THE MOMBASA CHILDREN Registered Charity Number 1155625 1° February 2023- 31st January Z024 Staten*nt of financlal artr¥ltles Febfuary 20Z3- January 20Z4 Notes Unrestrirted Restricted Funds Fufids 2023 Total Total Incomlng Resources From Generated Funds Voluntary Income and Activities for generating funds 28.904.93 46.957.% 75.862.49 67,210.42 Investment Income 191.87 191.87 20.gM) Total Incomlng Resources 29.096.8 46.957.56 76JbY.36 67.231.32 Resources Expended Charltable Actfvitles Overheads 17,607.33 54,507.67 72,115.(X) 12,821.64 0. 12,821.64 48.475.LKI 8,748.81 Total Resources Expended JOA2&97 s407.67 84,936.64 57,223.81 Net Incoming Resources Balance Brought Forward {1,332.17} 17.550.111 18.882.281 3,581.34 21,273.72 24,855.06 10,(K)7.51 14.847.55 Balance Carrfed Forwavd 2.249.17 13.723.61 15.972.78 24,855.06
FIUENDS OF THE MOMBASA CHILDREN Registered Charity Number 1155625 Balan Sht 31" January 2024 Cash in the bank HSBC Current HS8C Deposit Lloyds Cash in hand Net Current Assets 2024 4,834.15 10,653.48 485.15 2023 13,908.30 10,483.21 463.55 15,972.78 24,855.06 The accounts were approved by the Committee of Trustees on 1810712024 And signed on their behalf by:" B Scrivens Chainnan J Engall The notes on pages 7 to 12 fonn part of these accounts
FRIENDS OF THE MOMBASA CHILDREN Registered Cbarity Number 1155625 Accounting Policies The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and have ken drawn up in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. The principal accounting policies adopted by the Friends of the Momb&sa Children in preparing these accounts are set oui below: (a) Incoming Resourcej Incoming Resources represent fundraising, donations and swnsorship received during th¢ year. (b) Rejourees Expended Expendilwe is composed mainly of SUp)rt for Unity School, Feeding projecL Medical Programme and Secondary Education. Gov¢rnance costs ar¢ those for the numing of the charity itself as an organisation (e) Taxation The charity is a registered Charity and not subj¢cl to a charge of (d) Fund Accounting Unrestrict¢d lunds are available for use at the discrelion of the trLLStees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity. Restri¢t4J fimds are used in accordance with the spxific restrictions imFK)sed by the donors. The puryse of cach testrided fund is set out in notes to th¢se accounts.
FRIENDS OF THE MOMBASA CHILDREN Registered Charity Number 1155625 1. Notss to tho accounts Voluntary Income Primary School Support unrestric Re5trirted Totsl I7,260.(j 17.260.CK) Last Year 21,40S.IXJ Sec Ed Support University Students Fundraising Donations for general projects Medical Feeding projert Teacher Tralnin8 8uildlng Improvements Rented House Muslc Room Equipment for Sclence Lab Rafiki 8oxes and Colns Donètlons throu8h Intemet GNSn8 Glft Aid Crisis Help Unity School Crisis Help Teachers Interest New Classrooms Total 650.(h) 604.75 650.CX) 604.75 4.643.09 O.LM) 11,387.28 7,558.52 1,647.25 4,013.79 4.234.14 13,165.52 1,168.84 i(KJ.crf) Note 2 Note I Note S 4.643.09 11.387.28 1.677.07 1,677.07 3(KX).LKI 3LXXI.IX) 368.IXI 368. 825.60 825.60 3(KM).(xI o.Ix) 4.624.93 8.249.63 22.33 454.77 3.940.26 4.624.93 8.249.63 191.87 191.87 20.90 22.572.14 22,572.14 6.5CKI.CQ 46,957.56 76,054.36 67,231.32 hlote 6 29.096.80 Charttable Actlvlty- expendfture Unrestrlcted Restrlrted Total 13,044.40 I7,2FA). 30.304.40 720.1 720.(XI Last Year 23.089.CQ 7iXI.IX> 1.677.IXI Unity School support Secondary Education School fees University Fees Note 2 o.IN) Expenses for fundrèlslng Medical Centre Feeding project Teacher Trainin8 Building Improvements New Classri)oms Rented House Renting Classri)oms 140.0) 140.CQ 4,770.CL) 1.7LK).LX) 4,770.fx) 1.677.07 6,778.CKI 1,169.C 1,677.CM) 22.93 Note 6 0. 24,IYX).IXI 24,(KM).(M) 3.146.1X) 3,146.00 3.5(kl.CKI 3.144.00 5,IXM).C() Note 3
FRIENDS OF THE MOMBASA CHILDREN Registered Charity Number 1155625 Science Lab expenditure Music Room expenditure Crisis Help for Unity Crisis Help for Teachers Global Encounter Total Note 9 Note 9 Note 4 825. 825.60 368.LK) 368.(h) O.CK) 4.4(K).(M) 4,41J).(K> Alote 7 1,741.(KJ 1,741.Th) 1,741.(Ki 54507.67 72.115.qXJ 48A75.(M) 17.607.33 Overheads Bank Char8es Website Admin Audit and Legal fees re land transfer Public Liability Insurance110m) Total 6g).11 1.431.60 325.20 690.11 1,431.60 325.20 817.24 1.318.CKI 119.32 Note 8 9.566.fX) 808.73 12WI.64 9,566.00 808.73 o.lJ) 12,821.64 5,685.CW) 809.25 8,748.81 Nole l Fundraising A record of all large fill)draising aclivity is kept. detsiling income and any expenditure for the event. Note 2. University Students There were no further university students in this fuwlcial year. Nole 3 Unity School renting additional classrooms Towards the end of 2022, the Kenya Government announced that all Primary Schools must host the lower Secondary classes. This resulted in Unity School having to make a hurried choice of renting some free rooms that were adjacent lo Unity School. This w&8 for a short period. until the upper floor of the newish building could be completed. furnishing five new classrooms. There were no financial implications in this financial year. Note 4 Crisis help for teachers and School (prior year) Following reFM)rts of hardship from Mombw the Truslees agreed to help Contribute towards unexpected costs in the year. Note 5 DonationslFundraising These include funds raised for unrcstricted Unity purposes, from planned events such as Monsoon dinner. various events at Broadwater school. and Bishop Luffa School, plus the London Marathon and the 3 Peaks Walk. In addition, there were sales. fairs and one-off donations kindly received Nole 6 Upslairs Classrooms Donations and fundraising started in earnest towards the end of 2022 owing to the need for the new classrooms to be completed on the top flr. Three cl&ssrooms were completed in this financial year. Nole 7 Global Encounter With the help of our link with the Aga Khan School in Mombw local schools in the Mombasa aa took part in the Global Encounter initiative. Thi5 includes pupils from various schools spending a sel number of weeks at Unity School to sUprt thern in whatever way they catL As a result of this visit the pupils
FRIENDS OF THE MOMBASA CHILDREN Registered Charity Number 1155625 organised and set up, (with the SUPFK)rt from their teacheTS). an online fundraising appeal to support four pupils at Unity School with school fees for their Secondary School education. The money raised enable each of th¢ four pupils to complete their four years at Secondary School. The first of this 4-year amount was paid at the end of 22123. and the second payment at the end of 23124. There are a further two years r¢maining. Note 8 Legal Fees To enable us to safeguard the Land at Unity School. it was decided that an independent Trusi be set up. The Education Department in Mombasa was aware of this importance. The new trust has two trustees from FOMC. the doctor who supEx)rts our m¢dical projecL the Director and Co-Director of Unity School and a Businessman in Mombasa who supported us originally in finding the land, and has continued to supw)rt us in various ways. Note 9 Science Lab and Music instruments Additional funds were raised to furnish Science and Music ¢IrOoM equipment which were purchased in the year. 2.R¢stri¢ted Fundj In order lo retleci more accurately the use of funds for'Tr rented house" and the "Medical Project" the sum carried forward is most of the sum donatd for these items. ID each case the donations made (in Nov¢mb¢r and October, respectively). need to be spread over a 12-month period. 2a Unlty School Brought foNard Income Income from UR Total income Expended zd Feedlw Project Brought forward Income Income from UR Total Income Expended 17,260.(K) 13.044.40 30,304.40 30,304.40 1,677.07 22.93 1,700.00 1,700.00 Bolance o.Tr) Balance 2b Secondary S¢hool F•es Brought forward Income Income from UR Total Income Expended 2e Muslc Room 126.CM)I 650.CK) brought forward Income Income from UR Total income Expended 368.¢XI 624.Ll) 720. 368.CX) 368.CK) Balance I96A) Balance
FRIENDS OF THE MOMBASA CHILDREN Registered Charity Number 1155625 2c Medical Centre brought foThiard Income Income from UR Total Income Expended 2f Rented House brought forward Income Income from UR Total income Expended 10.653.O) 3.033.76 3.(MXI.00 10.653. 4.770.IJ) 6.033.76 3.146.00 Balance 5A83.19 Balance 2.887.76 28 New C1•55rwms Brought forward Income Income from UR Total income Expended Zl Unlverslty Students Brought Forward Income Income from UR Total Income Expended 3.(IXI.(Kl 22,5n.14 {604.75) 604.75 25,572.14 24,(XM).) Balance 1.5n.14 8al•nce 2h Global En¢ brought forward Income Income from UR Total income 2J Sclente Lab brou8ht forward Income Income from UR Total income Expended 5.217.52 825.60 5,217.52 I.741.1 825.60 Expended 825.60 Balance 3.476.52 Balance Carrled forward: Restricted funds Sec School fees University fees Rented House Medical Centre New Classrooms Music Room Global Encounter Science Lab 196.LX)I 2,887.76 5.883.19 1.572.14 3,476.52 Total clf 13,n3.61 io
FRIEIYDS OF THE MOMBASA CHILDREIY Registered Charity Number 1155625 J.DeplIA¢cOnt Tranwtions Brought forward Transferred in Transferred out Interest 10.483.21 170.27 10,653.48 Balance TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES No remuneration directly or indirectly out of the fimds of the charity was paid or payable to any truslee. ANAL YSIS OF NET ASSESTS BETWEEN FUNDS Represented by: Unrestricted Funds Restrirted Funds 22123 3,581.34 21,273.72 2.249.17 13,723.61 Total 15.972.78 24,855.06 The restricted funds are funds specifically or8anised to provide supkx)rt of children at primary and secondary schools, provide the fe¢ding and medical projects and to assisi the volunteer work in Mombasa, Olher monies given for specific projects are also classed as "Restricled" With more money being donaied for specific Projects, some funds may, in future. be "designated" as a subsection of "Restricted" ID Addition: The trustees are mosl gratefi to all individuals and organisations who have contributed: Fisherbeck Tn1 Those who wish to remain anonymous We also register our thanks to the following schools: Broadwater C of E prinwy, Worthing Bishop LutTa C of E School. Chichester The students at La Rhelle University in France Global Encounter Programme-Aga Khan Academy. Mombasa The following churches have supported us through their overseas mission Work: Littlehampton United Church Rustington Methodisi Church All Saints ChurclL Wick li
FRIENDS OF THE MOMBASA CHILDREN Registered Charity Number 1155625 W¢ also record our thanks to our Associates and the work they do: together with many others who help organise and suptK)rt our fundraising ventures. Finally, we record our thanks io the Management Team at Unity School for their hard work and commitment to Unity School, and also for lookin8 after the TteeS so well during their visits to Mombasa. Our thankn to all who support our cbildren and fundraise or contribute in any way. This Charity ¢gn onty eontinue to support Unity School, the Orphgngge, Medical programm¢, Fttding progrgmme, Secondary 2nd University Education through your gen¢rosity'. 12
FRIENDS OF THE MOMBASA CHILDREN Registered Charity Number 1155625 Independent Eumin¢r'$ Report to tbe Trustees of Friends of the Mombasa Children C.l.O. Report to the trustees on account for the year ended 31 January 2024 Respective responsibilities of tntsttts and examiner The charity's trustees are resEX)nsible for the Preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year und¢r section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my respK)nsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities ACL to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission {under section 145(5Kb) of the Charities Act. and to slale whether particular mauers have come to my attention. Bayis of independent exAmlner'J report My examination was carried out in a¢wrdance with thc general Direclions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accountin8 records kept by the charity and a ¢omparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes Consideration of any unusual items or disclosuT¢S in the accounts. and s¢¢kin8 explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidenc¢ that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether th¢ accounts presenl a 'true and fair view. and the report is limited io those matters set out in the slalemeni below. IndependeDI examiDer'J statement In connection with my examinatioffj no matter has come to my attention which gives me r¢asonabl¢ cause to believe thal in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with thc accounting teconts and comply with the accounting requirements of th¢ 1993 Act have not been met; or to whi¢M in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enabl¢ a proper understanding of the accounts to reached. Name: Mr Steven Trigg, 'Trigg Accountancy" Relevant professional qualification or body.. ACMA and CGMA Business Address.. 75 Windroos Drive, Littlehamp1o BN17 6FA Signed: Date: Ii.£otrbo/ lolw 13