Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2024 Period start date To 31[st] December 2024 Period end date
Charity name: New Life Home Trust UK CIO
Charity registration number:
1156792
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1. To relieve sickness and financial hardship in Kenya, especially of children and those affected by HIV/AIDS. Achieved mainly through rescue of abandoned babies and wherever possible placing them in loving adoptive families. 2.To advance the education of children and disadvantaged young people in Kenya. Achieved mainly through financing of learning centres in rural areas. 3.To collaborate with Christian churches and associated bodies in Kenya to fulfil their mission to promote the Christian faith and serve their communities |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
New Life Home Trust UK CIO (NLHT UK) raises funds from supporters in the UK in order to make grants to support the work of our partner organisation in Kenya, New Life Home Trust (NLHT-K). A central activity of NLHT-K is the rescue of abandoned babies, some of whom are affected by HIV/AIDS. After addressing their immediate medical needs, efforts are made to place the rescued children in loving adoptive families. There are currently 4 baby rescue centres at different locations in Kenya – Nairobi, Nyeri, Nakuru and Kisumu. At any one time up to 150 babies and toddlers can be cared for in these homes. Children who are not adopted are cared for in separate homes for boys and girls in Kisumu under the supervision of housemothers. The older children being cared for include a group of about 12 having special needs, physical and/or learning difficulties. Some of these children now attend local mainstream schools. Grants from the UK are directed at the cost of running these homes. A total of about 160 local staff are employed by NLHT-K including carers, cleaners, groundsmen, and cooks. At some homes there are also specialist staff including teachers, social workers, and an occupational |
| therapist. Wages account for over 70% of costs as the organisation seeks to treat staff fairly and comply with Kenyan Government advisory minimum wage levels. Grants from NLHT UK also contribute towards the cost of school fees for the older children. Grants are also made towards the funding of education and feeding for children in rural areas through a network of learning centres in the eastern part of Kenya. In addition, some grants are also made to support the work of Christian churches in these rural areas as they seek to present the Christian gospel and serve their communities. These activities are administered under the auspices of Barnabas Ministries Africa (BMA), a body associated with NLHT-K |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In making grants towards activities in Kenya, the Trustees of NLHT UK consider that they are working in accord with the guidance on public benefit requirement issued by the Charity Commission. |
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SORP reference Grants are made for purposes agreed with our partner organisation in Kenya, NLHT-K. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | In 2024 of the £110,336.46 allocated to Kenya as grants, 42.6.0% was from our Sponsor a Cot scheme plus other undesignated donations allocated towards meeting the costs of running the homes, conducting baby rescue and organising adoptions. A further 24.9% was raised through the child sponsorship scheme (Sponsor Our Children) to be used towards meeting the costs of care and education for these children, including those with special needs. In addition, 19.6% was allocated to specific projects, the income coming from a variety of donations, small and large, and money raised by supporters organising fund- raising events. Projects included: • Donations to purchase a specialised minibus for use in transporting the children with special needs who reside at the home in Kisumu. • Donations for IT equipment for several of the homes. One of our UK supporters has spent considerable time improving the systems to improve internal and external communications. • Donations towards the purchase of commercial washing machines for the individual homes. 12.8% of the funds transferred to Kenya (£14,178.19) were allocated to the work of Barnabas Ministries Africa (BMA). The main uses of these funds in 2024 were (a) sponsorship of the education of children in two rural centres, (b) feeding programmes for children attending schools at 2 locations in Kenya, (c) the support of staff at one of these schools, and (d) financial support to assist church Pastors in several villages in eastern Kenya as well as providing them with training. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The end of financial year balance was £39,774.40 with an additional £2,310.55 reserves. The balance in the current account mostly represents donations to be transferred to Kenya. The Independent Examiner's Statement and Report indicate that he is happy with the charity's finances and has no concerns about them. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | A small contingency is maintained. This was invested many years ago and has not been added to. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £2,310.55 in bond at Kingdom Bank |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | There is no fund materially in deficit |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | An independent examination of the charity’s accounts did not raise any concerns or highlight any uncertainties about its ability to continue as a going concern. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The main source of income is donations from individual supporters in the UK. Many supporters Gift Aid their donations and in 2024 Gift Aid recovery amounted to 11.1% of total income. Total income in 2024 was significantly up on the previous year, and this was due to a couple of significant one-off donations in 2024, plus donations via the Much Loved tribute website in memory of Ruth Hooper. However, various efforts continue to be made to increase regular donations and widen the supporter base. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | We work actively to maintain and extend the current donor base and to fund raise towards specific needs. |
| Other | We continue to make all efforts to keep UK costs to a minimum so that the maximum |
amount can be devoted to grants for the work of our partner organisation in Kenya. In 2024 total UK costs were 11.0% of total income, which was about £2,000 more than the expenses for 2023. Even so the costs for 2024 stayed below the 15% of total income target set by the Trustees, based on their decision implemented in 2015 to retain 15% of income to meet UK costs, so that 85% of all income can be granted to Kenya. Therefore, we continue to keep our UK costs under constant review, along with the steps to increase our regular donation income.
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | New trustees are invited to apply to the board. Applications are considered by the whole board. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | New Life Home Trust UK CIO |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1156792 |
| Charity’s principal address | 47 Thornbury Avenue, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5BZ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| David Wright | Chair | |||
| Anna Wright | Trustee | |||
| Ruth Margetts | Trustee | |||
| BeverleyStockley | Trustee | |||
| TonyDenson | Trustee | |||
| Geraldine Denson | Trustee | |||
| Hannah Toms | Trustee | 01/01/2024 – 19/02/2024 | ||
| Anne Foley | Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Anna Wright Full name(s) David Wright ~~OO~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair Trustee Chair, etc) ~~re~~ Date 09/10/2025
New Life Home Trust UK CIO Charlty Commission Registered number 1156792 Accounts for period l January- 31 December 2024 ststement of Flnancial Actlvitles 2024 2023 Gift Aid Donations Total Gift Aid Donations Total Voluntary Income Investment Income 13,041.89 104.777.64 117,819.53 55.25 55.25 8,513.91 97,848.86 106,362.77 10.io 10.10 Total Income 13 041.89 104 832.89 117 874.78 8 513.91 97 858.96 106 372.87 Expendlture Charitable Afrlca activltles UK Governance costs 114,666.64 13,015.30 109,586.83 10,958.16 Total Expendlture 127 681.94 120 544.99 Net Income/expense Funds brought fonuard 9,807.16 51,892.11 14,172.12 66,064.23 Funds carrled forward 42 084.95 51892.11 Balance as at perlod end Main Barclays account Klngdom Bank 39,774.40 2,310.55 49,636.81 2,255.30 Total Assets 42,084.95 51,892.11 UK Income Donations Tax recovery- General Investment Total Income 104,777.64 13,041.89 55.25 117 874.78 97,848.86 8,513.91 10.10 106 372.87 UK Governance Costs Employment & Staff Costs Print/Post/Stationery Professional/legal fees Office/Administration Trustees Promotional Bank Other ( training costs) DBS 10,032.46 604.80 559.00 1,642.43 8.139.49 INDEPENDENT 474.14 EXAMINATION 439.(KI CARRIED OUT 1.733.22 07.06.25 176.61 172.31 13 015.30 10 958.16 PTWALKER FINANCIAL SERVICES
P T WALKER FINANCIAL SERVICES 2 CHAPELFIELD WAY, THORPE HESLEY ROTHERHAM. SOUTH YORKS S612TL Phone 07940 548556 Home Phone 0114 2464791 Email twalkerim en ahoo.co.uk 0910612025 THE TRUSTEES NEW LIFE HOME TRUST UK CIO. PO Box 107 TEIGNMOUTH, TQ14 4BQ Dear Charlie, Thank you for your enyail and file transfer enclosures and l apologis¢ for my short delay in carrying out the work. I enclose my certificated Independent Examination of the charity accounts for year ending 31112124. I enclose my invoice for the fee of £175 [including postage costs]. My observations are as follows; l ] I commend your work and effort in retaining the receipts for the Kenya project expenditure. 2] The accounts records w¢re again excellent, thank you. 3] Thank you for the prompt email response to my few enquiries, namely my fault as I hadn't noticed the arrows on the excel sheet. It was a pleasure to do the records review and I would commend you for the good administrative governance you have provided to the charity as it continues the great work. I believe the early accounts submission has worked well yet again. Let me now or pass my contact inforniation on tt) Mr Denson. If the tablets etc can be of benefit for the children then I'm happy to help. I have for many years helped a missionary friend to Zimbabwe with used mobile phones, the latest venture has been supplying older touch screen models tuk pcople require more updated operating systems for their apps, but these work l OOO/o] for a 'bush school, on the Harare outskirts to prepare the children for when they leave school . I don't know if it's the same for Kenya , but in Zitn. one has to have a phone for tke irregular work opportunities or else they don't get the work. l ensure that each handset is unlocked, factory reseL cleaned, charges OK , battery charges up and has a charger. Yours Faithfully, P T Walker. B. Ed, [fomierly H M Inspector of Taxes, Inland Rev¢nu¢]
Inde endent Examiner's Re orL Report to the trnstees of New Life Home Trust UK CIO [Charity number l 156792] on the accounts for the period ended 31 December 2024 which is set out within the pages below. Responsibilities of trustees And examiner Under the provisions of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)) the Trustees have opted for an independent examination of the accounts as a full audit is not needed because of the charity income. It is the responsibility of the Independent Examiner to: ' examine the accounts under s¢ction 43 of the 1993 Act. . follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Clwity Commission under section 43(7) (b) of the 1993 Act; and ' state whether particular matters have come to my attention requiring fiuther comment. Basis of independent examiner s ststement In accordance with the 'Gen¢ral Directions. given by the Charity Commissioners I hav¢ undertaken the following.. A] Reviewed th¢ accounting records maintsined by the Charity, B] R¢viewed the accounts drawn up from the records, C] Considered any items of rel¢vanc¢ to the proper preparation of the accounts, D] Sought the appropriate infonnation and/or explanations from the Trustees in order to arrive at a fair and considered view of the accounts. The procedures carried out, though not as stringent as those required for a full audi( were appropriate to be able to complete the 'statement and 'ryort below. Independent Examiner's Ststsn)ent and Report In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attention: (l ) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respecL the requirements: . To keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act. and . To pr¢pare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act have not been met , or (2) to which, in my Opinio attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed P T Walker B.Ed. P T Walker Financial Services 2 Chapelfield Way? Thorpe Hesley) Rotherham, S612TL.