EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
Charlty Number: 1155922
EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY
UNAUDITED
TRusfEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TANAZ CHADWICK
13 VERULAM AVE
PURLEY
CR8 3NR

EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
CONTENTS
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ftEFEREN￿ AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRusfEES AND ADVISORS
TrUSTEES' REPORT
srATEMENT OF FINANc￿L ACTNMES
BALANCE SHEEr
NOTES TO THE FINANaAL sfATEMENTS
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EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATIONJ
REFEftENCE AND ADMINISTrATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISORS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TrUSTEES
F RAMJI (CHAIR)
S Y LILANI
SA SHAMJI
S PATEL
CHARrrY REGISTERED NUMBER 1155922
PRINapAL OFFI
FLAT 3
21 PALACE GATE
LONtK)N
W8 5LS
PREPARAnoN OF FINANCIAL
srATEMENT5
TANAZ CHADWICK
13 VERULAM AVE
PURLEY
CR8 3NR

EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present thelr annual report together wlth the financial ststements for the
perlod 1st January 2024 to December 31st 2024.
The financial ststements comply wlth Ststement of Recommended Prartfse. Accounting and
Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financoal Reportfng
Standard appllcable In the UK and Republlc of Ireland (FRS 102) (effertlve l January 2019)
and Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102) and Charities act 2011.
PRINCIPAL AcfiviTIES
The principal activities, of the charitsble incorporated organisation is to support charities in
East and Central Africa through fundraising through events and use of online channels such
as websites and social media and the provision of grants and technical assistance according
to our mission, vision, and governing document.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The company is a charitsble incorporated organisation set up on ioth December 2013 and
governed by the constitution as adopted on that date. It received charitsble ststus on 25
February 2014.
GOVERNANACE
The Trustees ensured effective controls were in place for the management of the charitable
incorporated organisation. The Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's general
guidance on public benefit in relation to the aims of the charitable incorporated
organisation. The report sets out the aims and the objectives and describes how they have
been met in the current period.
TRusfEES
The Trustees of the company were as follows:
F Ramji
S Y Lilani
S A Sharnji
S Patel
TRusfEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responslble for preparlng the annual return and the financial statements In
accordan￿ with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting stsndards (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practise).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial
ststements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of

EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANIUTION)
the charltable Incorporatlon or8anlsatlon of the Incomlng resources and appllcatlon of
resources, Including the Income and expendlture, of the charltable Incorporatlon
or8anlsation for that perlod. In preparlng those flnanclal statements, the Trustees are
requlred to:
Selert sultable accountlng pollcoes and then apply them consistently.
Observe the methods and prlnclples of the Charlties SORP;
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
State whether applicable UK Accountlng Standards have been followed, subject to
any material departures disclosed and explalned in the financial statements; and
Prepare the financial statements on the golng concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the charitable Oncorporation organisation will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that are sufficient to
show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charlty and enable them to ensure that the financial
ststements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2(Y)8 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
REPORT OF AcfiviTES
2024 was a year of consolidation and growth for Empower Develop Dignify (EDD), as the UK
Trustees continued to support the expansion and strengthening of EDD Rwanda's
educational programs. Below is, a summary of EDD UK'S contributions and the impact on
EDD Rwanda.
l. Fundraisin
and Financial Su
ort
In 2024, EDD UK focused on strengthening fundraising streams to support EDD Rwanda's
growing needs.
- Campaigns & Grants:
• GlobalGivin& "Little by Little" campaign In Aprll raised $4,000, and Gfving Tuesday in
December raised $7,000.
• A grant of £9,989 was secured in 2024.
- Corporate Donations: Steelrwa Industrles Ltd. donated RWF 10 million In December 2024 to
support the school program.
- Individuals & Parents: Contributions from families, parents. fees, and indivldua] donors
continued to play a vital role.
Overall. whlle fundralsing perforniance improved compared to 2023, the Trustees recognize the
continued need to diversify income sources and strengthen donor engagemenL

EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
2. Pn)gram Expanslon Support
The most slgnlflcant achlevement In 2024 was the successful contlnuatlon of EDD
Rwanda's school expanslon plan:
- Primary School Growth: The school entered its fourth year of operatlons, expandlng
Into Primary 2 In September 2024. Total enrolment reached 125 learners across PPI-P2,
with an approximately equal girl.boy ratlo. A Head Teacher was hired, alongslde new
teaching and support staff, further professlonallzing the school's leadershlp.
- Holistlc Education: Teachlng and learning contlnued to emphasize Learnlng through
Play and holistic child development, complemented by Contlnuous Professional
Development (CPD) for teachers led by the new Head Teacher.
- Facilities: Major upgrades were completed, enabling accredltation to offer classes up to
Primary 6, as required by the GovernmenL Planned projects Include an outdoor play
area, improved toilets (including for specially-abled children), and expansion of library
and subjert book resources.
3. Alumnl and Partnership
Alumni Sponsorship: By December 2024, EDD supported 27 alumnl students (I In
primary, 26 in secondary), with a focus on ensuring continuity ofeducation for
vulnerable children.
- Teach Rwanda Partnershlp: Tralning and mentoring for new stsff continued,
reinforcing EDD as a model school under Teach Rwanda standards.
- Government Relations: Accreditation processes advanced significantly, with
registration into Rwanda's national educatfion databases (SDMS and CAMIS) completed.
enabling access to national exam resources.
- New Partnership with Rwandan Orphans Project (ROP): A draft Memorandum of
Understanding was finalized in 2024, establishing collaboration for management and
support of ROP'S 70 alumni students. The partnership will provide funding for both
tuition and a dedicated social worker to support students, academic and social
developmenL
4. Looking Ahead
EDD UKwill continue to support EDD Rwanda in 2025, focusing on:
- Strengthening fundraising and donor engagemenL particularly with corporate and
institutional partners.
- Supportlng accreditation and compliance with government requirements.
- Backing the successful integration of the ROP partnership and expansion of alumni
supporL
- Enhancing faalities and developing extracurricular programs (art, drama, muslc,
sports).
- Supporting EDD Rwanda's five-year strategic planning process, scheduled to begin in
early 2025.
RESERVES POLICY
The trustees ensure that sufficient, but not excesslve reserves are held to ensure the
CharIt￿S going concern ststus for the foreseeable future.

EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
FUNDRAISING POLICY
The tharfty ralses funds from members of the general publlc, malnly through crowdfundlng
using onllne platforms such as Global Govlng and Charltles Ald Foundatlon (CAF) as well as
thelr own website. The charlty also occaslonally holds events such as dlnners and art
auctions. they don't send any unsollcited correspondence to the publlc and will only contsct
previous donors or attendees of events wlth thelr permission. These Indlviduals are always
given the option to opt out of any newsletters, emalls or other correspondence and they WOII
be unsubscribed from the charities mailing Ilst. Finally, the charlty also applies for grants
from larger charities, foundations, trusts and institutions In line with their guidelines and
policies. The charity has not received any complaints about its fundraising activities and
practices.
FINANaAL REVIEW
The tharitsble Incorporated organisation's results are shown on pages 8 and 9.
Approved by order of the members of the board of trustees and signed on behalf by:
S Y ULANI
Date:

EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
UNRESTRicfED
FUNDS
2024
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
TOTAL
FUNDS
2023
NOTE
INCOME FROM:
DONATIONS
21024
21024
OTHER I)ONATIONS
51
51
13
TOTAL INCOME
21075
21075
9013
EXPENDITURE ON;
CHARtfABLE AcnvmES
OTHER
85
l(X)85
85
l(X)85
TufAL EXPENDITURE
10085
10085
NET MOVEMENT OF FUNDS
10991
10991
8953
RECONauATION OF FUNDS:
TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
16608
16608
7655
NEf MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
10991
10991
8953
TufAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
27599
27599

EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
Nots
2024
2023
Current Assets
Debtors
27599
27599
16608
16608
Credltors: amounts falling due withln
one year
l(X)85
Net Current assets
27599
Totsl Net Assets
27599
Charlty Funds
Unrestricted funds
27599
27599
Total fvnds
The financial statements were approved and authorised by the Trustees and signed on their
behalf bv:
S Y Ulano
Date:

EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
NOTES TO THE FINANaAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
l. General Inforniatlon
The entlty Is a charftable Incorporated organlsatlon reglstered In England and Wales,
charfty number 1155922. It Is reglstered at Flat 3, 21-23 Palace Gate, London, W8 5LS.
The prlnclpal actlvlty of the charlty durlng the year remalned the support of charltles In
East and Centrdl Afrka.
The financlal ststements hab* been prepared In GBP and all amounts are rounded to the
nearest £.
2. Accountlng polides
Basls of preparation of financlal ststements
The financlal ststements have been prepared In accordance wfth the Charfties SORP (FRS
102)- Accounting and Reportlng by Charitles: Ststement of Recommended Prdrtlce
appllcable to charities preparlng their accounts In accordance with the Flnancial Reportlng
Standard appllcable In the UK and Republk of Ireland (FRS 102) (effertlve l January 2019),
the Flnanclal Reportlng Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
and the Charities Art 2011.
The flnancial statements have been prepared to glve a 'true and falr vlew and have
departed from the Charitles (Accounts and Reports) Regulatlons 2008 only to the extent
required to ptt>vide a 'true and falr. vlew. This departure has Involved following the
Charltles SORP (FRS 102) publlshed In Ortober 2019 rather than the Accountlng and
Reportlng by Charitles: ststsment of Recommended Practice effertlbf from IApril 2005
which has since been withdrdwn.
Empower Develop Dignlfy (a charitsble Incorpordted organlsatlon) meets the deflnitlon of
a publlc benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and Ilabilitles are initially recognlsed at
historkal cost or trdnsartlon value unless otherwlse stated In the relevant accountlng
policy.
Golng concern
Based on thelr assessment of the charity's finances and general clrcumstsnces, the
trustees are of the opinion that the charlty Is a goln8 concern for at least 12 months
followlng the dats on which the balance sheet was slgned.
Income
All Income Is recognlsed once the charlty has entitlement to the Income, It Is probable that
the Income wllj be received, and the amount of income recelvable can be measured
rellabty.
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EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
NOTES TO THE FINANaAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2. Accountlng pollcles (contlnued) Expendlture
Expendlture Is recognlsed once there Is a legal or construrtfve obllgatlon to transfer
economlc beneflt to a thlrd party, It Is probable that a transfer of economlc beneflts wlll be
requlred In settlement and the amount of the obligatlon can be measured rellabty.
Expendlture Is classlfled by actlvlty. The costs of each artfvlty are made up of the totsl of
dlrert costs and shared costs, Includlng support costs Involved In undertaklng each artlvlty.
Dlrect costs attrlbutsble to a slngle artlvlty are allocated dlrectly to that artfvlty. Shared
costs whkh contrlbuts to more than one artlvlty and support corts whlch are not
attrlbutable to a slngle are apportloned between those artlvftles on a basls
conslstent wlth the use of resources. Central stsff costs are allocated, on the basls of dme
spent, and depreclatlon charges allocated on the portlon of the asset's use.
Expendfture on charftable activltfes Is Incurred on dirertly undertaklng the artfvltles whlch
further the charlty's objectfves, as well as any associated support costs.
All expendlture Is Inclusfve of Irrecoverable VAT.
Taxatlon
The charlty Is consldered to pass the tests set out In Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the Flnance
Art 2010 and therefore It meets the definltk>n of a charltsble company for UK corporatlon
tsx purposes. Accordingty, the charity Is potsntfalty exernpt from taxatlon in respert of
Income or capitsl galns recelved wlthln categorles covered by Chapter 3 Part l of the
Corporation Tax Art 2010 or Sectlon 256 of the Taxatlon of Chargeable Galns Act 1992. to
the extent that such income or gains are applied excluslvely to charitsble purposes.
Cash Flow Exemptlon
The accounts do not Include a cash flow ststement as the charlty Is small and therefore
exempt from the requlrement to produce such a ststemenL
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognlsed at the settlement amount after any trdde dlscount
offered. Prepayments are walued at the amount prepald net of ary trade dlscounts due.
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EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATIONJ
NOTES TO THE FINANaAL STATEMENT5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2. Accountlng polkles (contlnued)
Llabllltles and provlslons
Llabllltles are recognlsed when there Is an obllgatlon at the Balance sheet date, as a result
of a past event, It Is probable that a transfer of economlc benefit wlll be requlred In
settlemen( and the amount of the settlement can be estlmated reliabty.
Liablllties are recognlsed at the amount that the charlty antlclpatss It wlll pay to settle the
debt or the amount It has recelved as advanced payments for the goods or servlces tt must
pNNkle.
Provlslons are measured at the best estlmate of the amounts requlred to settle the
obllgatlon. Where the effect of the t6me value of money Is materlal. the provlslon Is based
on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that
reflerts the risks speclfic to the Ilability. The unwindlng of the dlscount Is recognosed In the
Statement of financlal actlvitles as a finance cosL
Flnanclal Instruments
The charity onty has financlal assets and financlal Ilabllities of a kind that quallfy as baslc
financlal instruments. Baslc financlal Inrtruments are Inltlalty recognlsed at transartoon
alue and subsequently measured at thelr settlement walue, with the exceptlon of bank
loans whkh are subsequently measured at amortlsed cost using the effective Interest
method.
Fund accounting
General funds are unrestrfrted funds which are available for use at the discretlon of the
Trustees In furtherance of the generdl objeckn of the charlty and which have not been
designated for other purposes.
3. Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and areas of Judgment
Estlmatss and Judgments are continually evaluated and are based on hlstorfcal experfence
and other fartors. Oncluding expertatlons of future events that are believed to be
reasonable under the clrcumstsnces.
Crltlcal accountlng estlmatss and assumptions:
The charlty makes estimates and assumptlons concernlng the future. The resultlng
accounting estlmates and assumptions will, by deflnltlon. seldom equal the related artual
results. However, the trustees are of the opinlon that there are no estlmates and
assumptions that have a significant risk of causlng a materlal adjustment to the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilitles withln the next financlal year.
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EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATIONJ
Income from donatlons and legacles
Unrestrlcted funds Total Funds
2024
2024
Donations
21076
21076
Donations (2023)
9013
9013
5. Analysis of expenditure by activities
Activities undertaken
directly
2024
Support costs
Totsl
Funds
2024
2024
Overseas supports and
Governance costs
Bank charges
85
TOTAL 2024
85
ICK)85
Activities undertaken
directly
2023
Support costs
Totsl
Funds
2023
2023
Overseas supports and
Governance costs
Bank charges
TOTAL 2023
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EMPOWER DEVELOP DIGNIFY (A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATIONJ
Trustees, remuneratlon and expenses
Durln8 the year, no Trustses recelved any remuneratlon or other beneflts (2024 - £NIL).
Durlng the year ended 31 December 2024, no Trustee expenses have been Incurred (2024 -
£NIL).
Debto
2024
2023
Due within one year
Other debtors
27559
16668
Creditors: amounts failing due within one year
2024
2023
Accruals and deferred income
10085
Guarantees
The trustees confirm In accordance with the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (General)
Regulations 2012 that, at the period end, Empower Develop Dignify did not have any
outstsnding guarantees to third parties nor any debts secured on its assets.
10.
Members, liability
Empower Develop Dignify is a charitsble incorporated organisation constituted by a trust
deed. Under that trust deed, the trustees do not have a liability to contribute toits assets.
11.
Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions during the year (2024: None).
Trustees, remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024- £NIL).
During the year ended 31 December 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 -
£NIL).
12. Funds
The charity only has unrestricted funds. All amounts included In these financial statements
therefore represent unrestricted, general funds.
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