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2021-12-31-accounts

Africa's Children in Education (ACE) Trustees' Annual Report

2021

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela

Welcome

Welcome to our new style ACE Annual Report. We hope you enjoy reading it and that it gives you an insight into the charity’s work in 2021.

As with our previous report, it is written against the backdrop of the unprecedented and ongoing Coronavirus pandemic which, inevitably, has affected the charity’s operation both here in the U.K. and in Tanzania.

ACE was registered with the Charity Commission in 2014.

Our objective is:

“To advance the education of children in socially and economically disadvantaged communities in East Africa, in particular in Tanzania, through the provision of funding to build new schools and develop existing schools"

The focus of the charity’s work has been to raise the funds to build Arise Pre and Primary Community School in a rural and impoverished community in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

Given the poverty of the community and of their family circumstances, many of the children who attend Arise would not otherwise have the opportunity of an education.

The full construction of the school was finally completed in January 2020.

“One of the most amazing charities we have supported and one that gives us the greatest pleasure in donations given! Still hope to visit soon!” Sponsor, 2021

Since completion of the capital development of Arise, the focus of ACE has been to:

Arise School was founded on three principles:

  1. It should be open to any child in the local community, irrespective of their circumstances, race, religion, tribe or ethnicity.

2. It should be a community resource with real community ownership.

  1. It should eventually become self-sustaining.

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The Challenges of 2021

Since the emergence of Covid-19 in March 2020, travel from the U.K. to Tanzania has not been possible. We, therefore, had to quickly re-think our communications approach to ensure that we were able to continue with our support to Arise, and deliver against our agreed priorities.

Like all other schools in Tanzania, Arise was initially closed for three months from March to end June 2020. Thankfully, there were no further closures in 2021, and with extra attention to hand washing, mask wearing and general personal hygiene, teaching has continued relatively unaffected.

However, the economic impact of the virus on families locally has led to financial loss for the school in terms of the income it relies on from fee paying students. This was felt increasingly by Arise during the course of 2021 with considerable implications for the longer term plan of Arise becoming self-sustaining.

Generally, it remains difficult to ascertain the true extent of Covid-19 in Tanzania, especially as the Government has pretty much denied the spread of the virus for over a year. There is very limited testing and, by mid-December 2021, only just over 26,000 cases of Covid-19 and around 700 deaths had been confirmed by the Government (population: approx. 61,500,000).

The rollout of the vaccine was only officially launched in mid-July 2021 and has been accompanied by misinformation, suspicion and wariness of the vaccine. By the end of the year, only enough doses had been administered to have vaccinated 2.1% of the population.

Annual Income: £60,773

Annual Expenditure: £52,195 Overheads: 0.81%

Trustees: 7

Paid staff: 0

Volunteers (inc Trustees): 9

English medium school registered with the Ministry of Education Locally appointed School Management Committee First classroom opened 2013: 11 pupils

Full school from 2020: capacity 400 pupils

No. of pupils registered 2021: 390 (192 boys, 198 girls)

No. of staff: 29

No. of local volunteers: 5

No. of practice teaching placements provided: 3

"So impressive what you have achieved, quite amazing, quite stunning!" ACE Supporter

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Priorities for 2021

What we said we would do:

What we achieved in 2021

ACE Sponsorship Scheme

The ACE Sponsorship Scheme has been integral to the school’s operation since it was first opened. In the last 12 months, with the support of its regular sponsors and donors, ACE generated sufficient core funding to ensure the continued education of 82 children at Arise. In addition, ongoing sponsorship was received for the first group of ten students who moved from Arise to secondary school at the beginning of the new Tanzanian school year in January 2021.

As part of working with Arise to achieve its sustainability, in 2019, the scheme was closed to any new children. The charity’s commitment is to support the 92 children sponsored at the point it closed through the remainder of their time at Arise and then through their four years at secondary school.

Meanwhile, in order to ensure that Arise continues to be open to the very poorest children, it is gradually assuming responsibility for local sponsorship to an agreed ratio of 1 in 4 fee paying students or 25% (i.e. approximately 10 sponsored pupils per class of 40 pupils).

By the end of 2021, there were:

24 children sponsored by Arise 92 children sponsored by ACE 6 children sponsored from Australia

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Continued Journey Towards Quality Education

Arise School’s vision is to achieve quality education for the community and to become known as a “centre of excellence”. Academically, this is measured against the Tanzanian national examinations that all school pupils sit in Grade 4 and in Grade 7, their final year of primary school. Success at Grade 7 leads to the award of the National Primary School Leaving Certificate which they need to move on to secondary education at a Government school.

Grade 4 Results

Forty two pupils, including 14 who are sponsored, sat their Grade 4 exams in 2021. Ten received Grade A overall, 28 Grade B and 4 Grade C. Arise School came second out of 34 schools in the local District, in the top 9% of schools in the Region and in the top 5% nationally. Many congratulations to all the children and staff concerned for such pleasing results.

Grade 7 Results

Pupils sat exams in six subjects, receiving an individual grade in each. They also received an average, overall grade. Of 34 pupils in the year, 20 received Grade B, 13 Grade C and one Grade D. No child received Grade E or below. Arise School came 7th. out of 29 schools in the local District, placing it in the top 24%. It was in the top 11% in Kilimanjaro Region (66th. out of 608) and in the top 19% (1069th. out of 5664) in Tanzania as a whole.

Eleven of the Grade 7 pupils are sponsored through ACE. Five achieved Grade B average and the remaining all received Grade C. Given the poverty of their home circumstances, this is a very considerable achievement. Each is to be congratulated, along with all the staff who have supported them in their time at the school. Thanks also go to all their individual sponsors who have given them this opportunity of an education that would not otherwise have been possible.

“Education is needed for a productive community, and I believe that by completing my grade 7 studies at Arise I have started the journey of being a productive member in my community. Finishing grade 7 is a big step and an opportunity that not everyone will have. I feel privileged to have had this opportunity” Sponsored Grade 7 graduate, 2021

Celebrating Academic Success at Arise

A celebration was held to mark the end of their time at the school. Parents, other pupils, staff, the village chairperson and local dignitaries attended, including the Guest of Honour, Hon. Dr. Godwin Oloyce Molel, the local M.P. and Deputy Minister of Health.

Each Grade 7 student was presented with a leaving certificate and awards were given for academic excellence. In particular, in their pre-national exams, two Arise pupils came first and second out of all Grade 7 students in the District.

The Honorary Dr. Godwin told the students:

“Always see yourselves as ambassadors of this school, speaking and conducting yourselves in the way that you’ve been taught while here. I do believe that you’ve been well equipped for the future that is ahead of you” He also added that, “This school should be an inspiration for you to shape your future and the future of others. While growing up I never had such an opportunity to be in a school such as this one, you are so lucky, and it is your time to shine”

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Success on the Sports field

Arise pupils love the opportunity to participate in sporting activities. The last 12 months have seen a number shine on the sports field, including selection to compete at both district and regional level in their chosen sport.

Two of the boys, one of whom is sponsored, achieved notably in athletics. Several were selected to play in the district football team. This included another sponsored pupil who, deemed to the best goalkeeper, earned himself a place to play in the regional competitions.

The female students also did themselves proud, shining on the football pitch, at athletics and on the netball court. In particular, two were selected to play in the district football team, three in the district netball team and two competed on the athletics track.

“Participating in the UMITASHUTA sport and games gave me an opportunity to represent my school, it also showed me that I had something to offer the world even when others might think otherwise. Who knows, this might be something that shapes my career along the way” Grade 6 sponsored student, 2021.

the academic achievements, sport is also a powerful tool for developing life skills, skills that I will need throughout my entire life” Grade 7 student, 2021

Connecting Classrooms

successful joint application was made to the British Council’s “Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning” programme. Seeking to promote teaching and learning about global issues, the programme enables pupils to learn together on the big issues facing the world today.

The programme also allows for a 'teacher exchange' between the schools. The first part of the exchange took place in February 2020 when Arise welcomed two Cronton school teachers for a week. Much was shared and learned by both schools.

Cronton School. Unfortunately, Coronavirus then hit and travel restrictions meant this was not possible, likewise in 2021. We continue to remain optimistic that it may happen in 2022. Meanwhile, both schools have continued to work together, including some joint work for World Book day.

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Arise Online

ACE successfully secured funding of £18,650 in 2019 to deliver an ICT project that would benefit both Arise School and the local community. A dedicated computer room was constructed in the first stage of the project, initially planned to be completed ready for use from January 2021.

Whilst the computer room was finished to schedule, the impact of Covid meant a delay in installing the computers and recruiting a teacher with the necessary ICT skills. However, since April, the room, equipped with 20 computers and desks and chairs to accommodate 40 pupils, has been in regular use. It provides Arise School with an invaluable resource, enabling pupils to learn the necessary skills to sit their ICT Grade 7 national examination. In addition it has enabled teaching staff to draw on the benefits of technology in delivering the curriculum and improved the school’s administrative systems.

One of the aims of the project is that it should also benefit the local community – by providing free classes for pupils in local schools and community members who would not otherwise have access to technology. Supported by two local volunteers, these classes are now underway, part of a one-off initiative, in the rural, impoverished and under resourced area in which Arise is located.

During 2021, three primary schools and two secondary schools have accessed the resource, benefiting 15 teachers and 40 pupils. In addition, twenty members of the community also benefited from it.

We hope that this provides a sustainable resource for the community. It is being independently evaluated to identify its lasting impacts and benefits for both Arise and the community. ACE is very grateful for the assistance of Dr. Godfrey Telli of the University of Dar es Salaam for giving freely of his time to undertake the evaluation.

New Daycare Provision

In 2017, Arise was officially registered as a Pre and Primary School with the Ministry of Education in Tanzania. In 2020, the registration requirements were changed requiring daycare provision (i.e. that for the 3 and 4 year olds) to be re-registered with the Social Welfare Department.

In order to meet the requirements, new, improved provision was necessary, requiring a dedicated room with beds and bedding and a separate playground for children attending daycare. The total cost to make these additions amounted to over £14,000.

Already trying to manage the loss in local income because of Coronavirus, it was impossible for Arise to meet the cost of this alone. With the support of one of the charity’s existing donors who gave a very generous £8,000 specifically for the daycare, ACE stepped in to make it possible for a new room to be built and equipped. In December, the playground became the focus of the charity’s Christmas Appeal, raising the amazing total of £3,257.

A huge “thank you” to everyone who contributed to the appeal. The playground will be built in early 2022.

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Supporting Arise to Achieve Self Sustainability

In spite of the impacts of Coronavirus, ACE has continued in its ongoing efforts to work with Arise to look ahead and keep focussed on eventually becoming self sustaining and independent.

Since the installation of a well in 2018, Arise has become self sufficient in terms of fruit and vegetables to feed the children. By the beginning of 2021, along with a chicken project providing eggs and meat and goats yielding milk and meat, these initiatives were enabling the school to make very considerable savings on food bills.

In addition, following the construction of ten houses for rent in 2020, in 2021, all ten units were completed and rented out for the first time with income going specifically to achieve the sponsorship of children locally up to 25% of the total number of Arise pupils.

With financial support from ACE, in 2021, we were also able to deliver:

These three initiatives are all still at an early stage. As well as providing milk and food for the school, it is hoped that 2022 will see them develop and come to fruition with surplus produce being sold locally to bring in additional income.

“What a fantastic growth from the wooden kitchen and one class a few short years ago, to a marvellous self contained community with a computer room as well. Absolutely fantastic.” ACE Supporter

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The Amazing Staff and Volunteers at Arise

The 29 members of staff (16 teachers, including the Teaching Head, and 13 support staff) are all employed locally by the Arise School Management Committee. Together, they work as a caring and supportive team to provide an environment in which pupils are nurtured and able to learn without fear, unlike many other schools in Tanzania where corporal punishment is still permitted.

Arise also draws on support from community members, including the parents and carers of pupils who may be struggling to earn a living, to undertake temporary jobs e.g. building work or other necessary jobs in the grounds, providing them much needed income.

Local volunteers are valued at Arise. Volunteering affords them with work experience and skill development and gives them a fantastic opportunity that would not otherwise be available to them. Arise wouldn't be where it is without the dedication and enthusiasm of all who make it what it is....a vibrant school filled with energy, care and love.

Meet Diana - Inspiring Students

'Hi my Name is Diana Riwa. I am a teacher at Arise Community School. I am responsible for teaching the 4 year old students from our preschool middle class which comes before Pre unit. I started my teaching journey here at Arise back in 2015. All my six years here have been wonderful and a learning experience. It has always been my passion to work with the young ones, especially those below the age of six, and Arise has given me that opportunity.

I am so proud to have been here all these years. What has kept me here is the support I receive from the school management and co-workers. The school ensures that I as a teacher and the students have a safe and supportive environment for learning. This gives me the opportunity to love my job and the children I care for, and their families.

I love and enjoy the creative ideas that children come up with when we are playing and learning. It’s a joy to see them grow. Despite the routine we create in our classroom, everyday is a different day, and who knows what we might be doing! I know that my call is to make the child learn with a joy and excitement each day.

Art and Craft sessions allow me to sit down with my students to draw and colour pictures. Here the students get an opportunity to learn how to use different colours and memorise them. I also use pictures with letters and words which makes learning easy and fun for my students.

I also stimulate the learning of my students through the watching of a variety of children’s programmes. The school provides us with a projector, and the children get an opportunity to watch school programmes that empower their learning experience.

I hope and pray that my passion for teaching continues daily. I hope to inspire the students to love learning, and perhaps more importantly to believe that they can learn and achieve anything if they really desire to. I continue to create a learning experience and opportunities for new experiences for my students, and I look forward to creating new ways to inspire learning.

It’s my belief that great teachers make a difference in the lives of their students, and I am on a journey to be that teacher.'

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Meet Atu - In her own words....

'My name is Atuvonikisie Sinai. However, most of the people here at Arise and the surrounding community know me as Atu. I have been a cook at Arise as long as I can remember. I joined Arise in 2013. These were the early years of the school and I was among the 3 first staff to be employed. I have grown with the school, and the school has become a part of my life.

This is my 8th year at Arise Community School and I love my Arise family! I have learned so much here at Arise, especially from those leading us as they lead with examples.

This is a job I enjoy the most, and it is a job that I believe I have been called to. I am happy to serve others with a smile each day especially the pupils. They love me as I love them. I find my joy in the work that has been entrusted to me. I enjoy my job of cooking because it is fun. Hearing the words ‘this is amazing’ is a huge motivator for me to keep spending time in the kitchen cooking for others.

Some people consider cooking a chore, while others (like me!) consider it a wonderfully relaxing pastime. Cooking for me is a satisfying and rewarding job ever.'

"Atu’s role, is invaluable. She makes it possible for all the children

to have two meals every school day, so especially important for those from the poorest families. More than that, she does it with love and, of course, always with a smile on her face. Arise would certainly be a poorer place without Atu" ACE Trustee

Meet Lazaro - A Job with a Purpose

Since Arise School first opened, given the lack of job opportunities locally, it has been the aim to boost the local economy by providing work opportunities at the school for members of the community.

Lazaro, the school gardener, has been employed at Arise since 2019 and plays a key role in the school’s production of nutritious vegetables to provide healthy meals for the children. Sometimes the children join him to learn about the vegetables and how to plant them. In particular, his hard work and efforts are enabling Arise to become self sufficient in vegetables. They make a big contribution towards the school eventually becoming self sustaining.

Always committed and passionate about his work, Lazaro is a team player and works together with the other staff. When Lazaro was asked what he enjoys most about working at Arise, this is what he said:

“I enjoy working at Arise because I feel at home and safe. It is close to my home and family, and through the job I have been given I can support my family. Everyone respects me and supports me at what I do. I can say for sure that Arise is my family. It is a home within a home. I enjoy seeing everyone happy and healthy and I know that what I do contributes to the healthy growth of the people I am working with, especially the young growing students. This is a job for me with a purpose, and I am forever grateful for the school for giving me this great opportunity”

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Valued Volunteers

This year Arise pupils and staff said their farewells to two volunteers, Annasia and Lovegod. In their time at Arise, they have made different but equally valuable contributions to the school.

Annasia has volunteered at Arise in a teaching capacity since 2019. She proved to be a dedicated and self motivated member of the teaching staff, who was able to inspire children to succeed in their learning. Of her time at Arise, Annasia said:

"What I received was so much more than an entrance into the world of teaching. I am very fortunate and privileged to have been a part of Arise. I feel privileged to have been a teacher here shaping the minds that are going to change the future. As I transit into a new career, I strongly believe that I am ready”

Lovegod joined the Arise team in January 2021. He was a tremendous support on the administration side, maintaining the school’s stationary supply and helping with tasks like construction work or transport, when required. Of his time at Arise Lovegod said:

"I do believe that what I have been doing here and what I have learned is going to shape me for the person I will be tomorrow. My time here was worth it”

On behalf of ACE, we add our thanks and appreciation and wish Annasia and Lovegod every success in their future endeavours. We know they are very much missed at Arise.

What School Means to Me

“My school means a lot to me, as it provides a platform where I have the opportunity to learn the value of collective effort in life and make friends. At my school I receive high quality education, I feel safe, I feel respected, I am responsible, friendly, polite, I learn good manners, and have fun. I like Arise Community School because most of the people here are more sincere and more understanding towards your feelings as opposed to a government school.”

Grade 6 sponsored student, 2021

“Secondary school to me means a place where I get an opportunity to grow and mature, it is an opportunity of a lifetime. I have been able to obtain a deeper knowledge and understanding of a variety of subjects to be applied to daily life for the time I’ve been in secondary school. My time here is not limited to just knowledge from books, but can also be obtained through practical experiences outside of the classroom. The knowledge that I gain here is going to keep the world alive and flourishing. This is my one way ticket to change the life that my parents had to go through”

First year sponsored student, Magadini Secondary School, 2021

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Our aim has been to develop Arise School to be an integral part of the local community.

In 2021, this was evidenced in the following ways:

To maximise the use of the school by the community a variety of activities and initiatives are being delivered:

Kisimani Kids’ Club - with the support of staff and local volunteers, every Saturday, Arise continues to open its grounds to provide 60-100 local children, whether or not they attend the school, an opportunity they would not otherwise have, to play and participate in activities and sports and have some fun. A watchful eye is also maintained to pick up on any children who give cause for concern, for example, because of malnourishment, neglect, abuse or in need of medical attention.

Faraja and Micro Finance Groups - since its earliest days, Arise has provided a meeting place for the Faraja (Women’s Group) and two local micro finance groups. Economic hardship resulting from Coronavirus, led to Faraja and one micro finance group closing. Some members joined the longstanding Mkombozi micro finance group. In all, a total of 26 members benefited.

Pre Secondary School Programme - as a way of giving back to the community, Arise runs this programme annually for students from local Government schools. In particular, it seeks to minimise the significant disadvantage experienced by the switch from teaching in Swahili at Government primary schools to teaching in English at secondary schools. In 2021, 25 pupils benefited from the programme.

Computer Room - built in partnership with the local community who donated labour and materials, since April 2021, other than Arise students and staff, a total of 75 students, teachers and community members have accessed the resource.

Goat Initiative - started by Arise in 2020, this initiative provides the opportunity for local women to achieve financial independence through the loan of a breed of nanny goat that gives birth to twins. A billy goat is also loaned on a short term basis. The agreement is that three kids are born within a year and returned to Arise, after which the woman is able to keep the goat and any further kids produced. In this way, she is able to provide her family with milk and gain income from selling any surplus. The kids returned to the school are raised and then loaned out to others. Twelve families have benefited from this project in 2021.

Other Community Initiatives -

"I’ve been pleased to be able to sponsor children up to the present time and feel that all children should be given the opportunity to have an education in order to give them the best opportunities in their future lives"

ACE Sponsor

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Changing Lives - Josephine's Story...

Lillian, Catherine and Judy, aged 14, 12 and 9 years respectively, are the three youngest children in a family of seven. Lilian and Catherine have been attending Arise School with the support of sponsors since it opened in 2013. Arise staff quickly became very worried about them as the girls were often coming into school hungry, dirty and in need of attention.

It was a desperate situation. The two sisters were living with their mother, Josephine, Judy and two older siblings in the most impoverished conditions. The whole family was living in one small room where they cooked, ate and slept. They had no proper toilet, water or electricity. During the rainy season, part of the house had been washed away making the family's situation even worse. Josephine, attempting to raise her family on her own, had no means of earning a living and no income to support the children.

There was no money to buy food. Like all of the other children at Arise, the girls were having their mid morning cup of porridge at school, going home hungry and then returning to school hungry the next day. They were unable to concentrate, struggling to learn and unable to make the most of their chance of an education. They quickly became the motivation for the successful ACE “Buy a Breakfast” Appeal which led to Arise providing every pupil at the school with two meals every school day.

Some volunteers at the school at the time, generously donated towards building a two roomed brick house for the family, the purchase of proper beds, bedding and other essential items. But, it didn’t stop there. The group leader also paid for water to be connected to the house and Arise stepped in to provide a part time job for Josephine cleaning at the school. The family's life was changed immeasurably.

Over and above this, one of the volunteers, still a student herself, undertook to sponsor little Judy to start at the school. She was so wary and shy, always staying close to her older sisters at break time. Over the years, she has become so much more outgoing and confident and is doing well in her studies.

Lilian and Catherine are now in their last year at Arise. They enjoy their lessons and, along with their classmates, later this year will sit national Grade 7 examinations leading to the award of their Primary School Leaving Certificate. Thanks to the ongoing support of their sponsors, it will be their passport to secondary school.

Over the years, Josephine has become such a different woman. She works hard and is now one of the longest serving members of the staff team. As well as cleaning, she helps in the kitchen and with the chickens. Her work has enabled her to provide for her family in a way that would never otherwise have been possible. She takes pride in what she does and her self esteem and confidence have increased immensely. Above all, Josephine and her family have hope for the future.

During 2022, the priority is for ACE and Arise School to continue to work together towards Arise becoming self sustaining. This will require Arise to generate sufficient income to maintain the ongoing sponsorship of those children currently sponsored locally plus ten new sponsorships each year.

Given the impact that Coronavirus is now having on the ability of fee paying parents to meet the full cost of their children’s education, this will be challenging for Arise. ACE is currently looking at ways to support Arise that enable the school to continue the drive towards self sustainability.

In 2022 ACE will:

continue to oversee the progression and evaluate the outcomes set for the BFSS funded project

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ACE Finance

What ACE said it would do 2021

What ACE Achieved 2021

Throughout the year, in spite of the impact of Coronavirus, the charity’s core funding of sponsorship and other regular monthly donations provided a stable base enabling it to continue to meet all its obligations towards Arise School.

All the above priorities set for the year were met. Alongside the continued maintenance of all 92 children in the charity’s Sponsorship Scheme, this included financing three projects (for the purchase of cows, rabbits and fish) towards achieving the aim of self sustainability at Arise.

In addition

Core funding for the year amounted to £26,541. At the end of December 2021, there was a balance of £31,562 in the ACE bank account. This included an increased reserve of £12,000 (normally, £3,000), agreed by the Trustees in order to be able to respond appropriately to the needs of both children and staff if, as in 2020, the school was closed again by the Government because of Coronavirus. It also reflected a very generous donation of £10,000 from an anonymous donor.

Financial priorities for 2022 continue unchanged.

We are indebted to all our donors who have made it possible for the charity not only to meet its ongoing obligations throughout the pandemic but, also, to achieve so much more for the children at Arise School.

ACE Governance and Management

What ACE said it would do 2021

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What ACE achieved 2021

Ongoing Government restrictions in the last 12 months because of Coronavirus have necessarily meant that the charity’s work has been carried out virtually, including meetings of its Management Committee which has continued to meet on a regular basis throughout the pandemic.

The 2021 ACE Annual General Meeting was also held virtually and we were very pleased to welcome two new Trustees. They bring a diversity of experience, knowledge and skills to the charity and have already contributed significantly by providing some much needed assistance with its governance and operation.

"Whilst looking to sponsor a child in Africa, I came across ACE and was inspired with what they have achieved and established at Arise, I hope that I am able to help fulfil ACE's longer term goals...I am excited to be part of this”

New ACE Trustee, 2021

We were also sad to see two longstanding Trustees stand down. With us in Tanzania in 2012 when the initial idea to try and raise sufficient to build just one classroom was conceived, we extend them our sincere thanks and appreciation for all they have contributed in that time and welcome their continued support as members of ACE.

The last visit made by ACE to Arise School was in March 2020 immediately before the pandemic hit. Travel restrictions have meant that direct oversight of work on the ground has not been possible. Although restrictions were lifted towards the end of 2021, given the very early stage that Tanzania is still at in relation to the roll out of its vaccination programme, it is likely to be the end of 2022 before it is felt advisable to return.

Meanwhile, the additional Wi-Fi installed as part of building the Computer Room has enabled virtual meetings to take place. In conjunction with the processes already in place to oversee the appropriate spending of regular transfers of money and to manage ongoing responsibilities, for example, with regards to the sponsored children, it has been possible to exercise the necessary oversight and probity required of the charity.

The priority for 2022 will be for the charity to continue to evidence good governance and management in all its practices, adapting to changing conditions as a result of Coronavirus in both Tanzania and the U.K.

ACE Communication, Publicity and Promotion

What ACE said it would do in 2021

continue to promote, publicise and communicate the charity’s work and direction, as appropriate, in particular, with sponsors and donors

What ACE achieved 2021

The ACE website, Facebook page and Twitter are all regularly used for communication purposes by posting blogs, and accompanying photos, on progress and achievements at Arise School. Visit the website at: www.acecharity.org

As in previous years, all donors and supporters received two email newsletters, to keep them updated and to promote the work of the charity. The November newsletter was used to communicate the 2021 Christmas Appeal which, once again, elicited an amazing response.

In addition, all sponsors of individual children at Arise School received two Progress Reports for their child, each with a recent photo. This practice was extended to include pupils who started at secondary school in January 2021 with sponsors first receiving a photo of their young person wearing his/her new school uniform. Sponsors of pupils in Grades 4 and 7 also receive individual letters with details of their student’s national examination results.

Priorities for 2022 will continue as in the last 12 months, in particular, aiming to keep individual sponsors aware of the progress of their individual child, and regular donors and all the charity’s supporters up to date with ongoing developments at Arise School.

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ACE Priorities for 2022

What ACE said it would do in 2021

What ACE achieved in 2021

Against the ongoing backdrop of the Coronavirus, all the children in the ACE Sponsorship Scheme continued to be supported by the charity and Arise School benefitted from several new projects designed to bring in additional income. Although the local economy has suffered as a result of the pandemic, it is hoped that the recently funded projects will begin to come to fruition in 2022, eventually enabling Arise to become self sustaining. Meanwhile, whilst income to the school from fee paying parents has dropped, the number of children sponsored locally is rising steadily.

What ACE will do in 2022

The continuing priorities for the charity in the next 12 months will be to support and work together with Arise School

In addition, ACE will

continue to evidence good governance and management in all its operation and activities

Finally, 2022 sees the tenth year of operation of the school. From its small beginnings with one classroom and 11 children, the vision of one man and his family to give their land to build a school open to any child in their community, whatever their circumstances, has not only gone from “from Dream to Reality” but continues to go from strength to strength.

By far exceeding the expectations of its founders, none of this would have been possible without the charity’s amazing supporters and donors. On behalf of all the ACE Trustees, staff and children at Arise school, a huge “Thank You” for all you have done and continue to do to help us achieve this.

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Reference and Administrative Delails: Africa's Children in Education, registered charity number 1157852. is otherwise known as ACE. The address is: 16, Windle Grove, Windle, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6HW. Names of the Charity's Trustees: The trustees of Ihe charity are as below. In line with the charity's Constitution, they are re- elected al the General Meeling each year. Karl Pearce Chair Ron Hayes Treasurer Sue Hayes Secretary Alan Buckley (lo June 2021) Margaret Buckley (to June 2021) Barbara Sweetlove Elizabeth Dodson Andrew Walden (from June 2021) Jo Phillips (from June 2021) There are no other truslees, such as cuslodian trustees, nor does the charity have any advisors or employ any paid siaff, Declaration: The trustees declare that th8y have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees: Signature: Full name: Karl Pearce Position: Chair Date: March, 2022

Alrlca'8 Chlldr•n In Educatlon Statement of Accounts Y•ar Ended 31 December 2021

Afrlca's Childrttn In Edu¢atlon Income & Expendlture Account Year Ended 31 Decemb&r 2021 2021 2020 ¢onUnulr4 Contkyncy Genvrni TOt41 Funds Fund In¢om• Support 55,212 55.212 39,567 8rlt18h For81gn Sohool 8ocS0ty Grant 18,650 Incom8 Tgx Recovered 5.561 5,561 60.773 60,773 64,526 Expendltur• P08tg99 Prlntlng & Slatlonery Wobglto & Computer Expen888 InBurance EquSpment Co8ts- Ov8rs888 Equipment C05t8- UK Trav•lling Expen88S Svndry Expanses 157 138 182 157 138 182 143 79 173 133 18 18 496 Bank & other ohargos F8mlly Support Student Spon8or6hlp Arl88 Communlty School Proleet, Tanz8nlg 70 70 2,$48 51,e30 51.630 67.186 52,195 70,278 Surplu¥ l D•f•¢it for p•rlod 8.578 8,S78 15,7521 Fund• Tran8f•r Ao¢umul•t•d Fund• blf 500 3,000 12,904 18.404 22.158 A¢¢umulat•d Funds cff 500 3,0(J) 21,482 24,982 16,404

AfrlGa's Chlldren In Educatlon ststemenl of Account Year Ended 31 Decembèr 2021 Statsmant of Assats and Liabilities at 31 December 2021 2021 2020 AB8ets B8nk Balanc88 -Curr&nt Account 31.564 22,986 Llabllltlo$ 16.5821 {6.582) STRIPE 24.982 18,404 Rgprgsonling balanco8 on the follov*ng funds:_ G8neTal Fund Continuing Educatson Fund Contingèncy Fund 21,482 500 3,000 12,904 500 3.000 24,982 16,404 Th888 aecounts arè pr8pèr8d on the'r8c8lpl8 and paym8nts' b88is and Comply ￿th the opproprl8le legal requirement8. R H8ye$ J Beech 2 February 2022 012

Independenl examlnerfs report to the trusteos of Afrlca's Chlldren In Educatlon I report to the trustees on my examinat￿￿ of th9 accounts of Africa's Children in Education for the year ended 31 December 2021. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity trustees of Africa'8 Children in Education you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charfties Act 20111'the Act,). I report in rfjspecl of my examination of the Africa's Children in Education accounts carrl8d out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charlty Commission under section 14515)Ib) of the Act. Ind8p9nd6nt examlnefs slatement I have completed my examlnalon. l ¢on)Irm that no matters hav& come to my attention In connection w￿h the examination giving me cause to believe that In any material respect.. 1 accounting racords were not kept in rg8P•Ct of Alrica's Children in Educatlon a8 requlr•d by geolion 130 of the Act., or 2 the accounts do not 8ccord tho88 record$ I h8v• no concerns and hava com& acros8 no other matters with th6 examination to which attènllon 8hould b• drawn in this report in tyd$r to 8nable a proper undgr¥tsnding of the Accounts to be r•8ched. John Beech 29 Powell Drlve Birchley 8111Snga Nrwigan WN5 7RX February 2022

Alrlca'8 Chlldr•n In Educatlon Statement of Accounts Y•ar Ended 31 December 2021

Afrlca's Childrttn In Edu¢atlon Income & Expendlture Account Year Ended 31 Decemb&r 2021 2021 2020 ¢onUnulr4 Contkyncy Genvrni TOt41 Funds Fund In¢om• Support 55,212 55.212 39,567 8rlt18h For81gn Sohool 8ocS0ty Grant 18,650 Incom8 Tgx Recovered 5.561 5,561 60.773 60,773 64,526 Expendltur• P08tg99 Prlntlng & Slatlonery Wobglto & Computer Expen888 InBurance EquSpment Co8ts- Ov8rs888 Equipment C05t8- UK Trav•lling Expen88S Svndry Expanses 157 138 182 157 138 182 143 79 173 133 18 18 496 Bank & other ohargos F8mlly Support Student Spon8or6hlp Arl88 Communlty School Proleet, Tanz8nlg 70 70 2,$48 51,e30 51.630 67.186 52,195 70,278 Surplu¥ l D•f•¢it for p•rlod 8.578 8,S78 15,7521 Fund• Tran8f•r Ao¢umul•t•d Fund• blf 500 3,000 12,904 18.404 22.158 A¢¢umulat•d Funds cff 500 3,0(J) 21,482 24,982 16,404

AfrlGa's Chlldren In Educatlon ststemenl of Account Year Ended 31 Decembèr 2021 Statsmant of Assats and Liabilities at 31 December 2021 2021 2020 AB8ets B8nk Balanc88 -Curr&nt Account 31.564 22,986 Llabllltlo$ 16.5821 {6.582) STRIPE 24.982 18,404 Rgprgsonling balanco8 on the follov*ng funds:_ G8neTal Fund Continuing Educatson Fund Contingèncy Fund 21,482 500 3,000 12,904 500 3.000 24,982 16,404 Th888 aecounts arè pr8pèr8d on the'r8c8lpl8 and paym8nts' b88is and Comply ￿th the opproprl8le legal requirement8. R H8ye$ J Beech 2 February 2022 012

Independenl examlnerfs report to the trusteos of Afrlca's Chlldren In Educatlon I report to the trustees on my examinat￿￿ of th9 accounts of Africa's Children in Education for the year ended 31 December 2021. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity trustees of Africa'8 Children in Education you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charfties Act 20111'the Act,). I report in rfjspecl of my examination of the Africa's Children in Education accounts carrl8d out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charlty Commission under section 14515)Ib) of the Act. Ind8p9nd6nt examlnefs slatement I have completed my examlnalon. l ¢on)Irm that no matters hav& come to my attention In connection w￿h the examination giving me cause to believe that In any material respect.. 1 accounting racords were not kept in rg8P•Ct of Alrica's Children in Educatlon a8 requlr•d by geolion 130 of the Act., or 2 the accounts do not 8ccord tho88 record$ I h8v• no concerns and hava com& acros8 no other matters with th6 examination to which attènllon 8hould b• drawn in this report in tyd$r to 8nable a proper undgr¥tsnding of the Accounts to be r•8ched. John Beech 29 Powell Drlve Birchley 8111Snga Nrwigan WN5 7RX February 2022