## **Trustees’ Annual Report - 2024** **Engera UK Charity Number: 1158053 Reporting period: 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024** ## **1. Objectives and Activities** Engera UK is dedicated to supporting sustainable primary healthcare and development initiatives in southern Ethiopia, with a particular focus on maternal and child health. The charity works directly with healthcare providers and communities in underresourced rural areas to improve access to essential services and to strengthen the local health system. Our principal activities include: - Training and capacity building for nurses and midwives - Providing medical equipment and supplies to rural health centres - Supporting maternal and newborn care - Strengthening outreach and referral systems - Supporting nutritional and educational programmes for school-aged children All activities directly serve the public benefit by addressing preventable illness, improving the quality of care in rural areas, and promoting long-term health equity. ## **2. Achievements and Performance** Engera UK made meaningful progress during the year, particularly in the areas of clinical training, antenatal care, outreach, and child nutrition. These activities were delivered in close collaboration with health workers and school communities in southern Ethiopia. ## **Advanced Nurse Training – Burdett Trust for Nursing** Thanks to generous support from the **Burdett Trust for Nursing** , sixteen midwives participated in a **month-long advanced training programme** at Attat Hospital, under the guidance of Sister Rita. The training included placements in the emergency ward, outpatient clinic, delivery suite, and minor operating room. _"I used to only assist with minor surgical procedures, but now I have had the opportunity to perform these procedures myself under close supervision. I feel fully confident that I can carry out these skills independently when I return to my health center."_ _"Working in the minor operating room was a particularly eye-opening experience. Previously, we referred patients elsewhere for even basic procedures. Now, after receiving hands-on training, we feel confident in performing these services ourselves."_ ## **Midwifery Training – BEmONC** Four midwives completed a **Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC)** programme at Attat Referral Hospital. Funded in partnership with the **Veta Bailey Charitable Trust** , the three-week course focused on: - Maternal and newborn resuscitation - Assisted delivery techniques - Emergency obstetric care - Neonatal care and ultrasound diagnostics The training was instrumental in strengthening the quality of care provided at rural clinics. ## **Improved Antenatal Care – Galeya Rogdha Clinic** Engera funded an **ultrasound machine** for the Galeya Rogdha Clinic. Frezer, the clinic’s lead midwife, has used the equipment to improve diagnostic capability and antenatal monitoring. As a result: - Women are more likely to attend early and regularly for antenatal care - Potential complications are being identified earlier - Health outcomes for mothers and babies are improving ## **Outreach Capacity – Galeya Rogdha Clinic** To support health workers in reaching remote communities, Engera funded a **motorcycle for Galeya Rogdha Clinic** . This new outreach vehicle enables: - Follow-up and postnatal care - Community antenatal visits - Health education in hard-to-reach villages - Emergency referral coordination This simple but vital investment extends the clinic’s reach to the surrounding population. ## **School Nutrition and Learning Environment – Galeya Primary School** This year, Engera UK also began supporting the **Galeya School Meals Programme** , helping to provide **daily nutritious meals** to children attending the local elementary school. Regular meals have already led to improved school attendance and classroom engagement. To further support a positive learning environment, Engera also funded: - Dining tables and chairs - Desks and chairs for teachers - Cupboards for learning materials - A carpet for children to sit on during lessons Together, these efforts promote both child health and educational equity. ## **4. Structure, Governance, and Management** Engera UK is a registered charity (no. 1158053) and is governed by a board of volunteer trustees. The charity operates under a constitution and is regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. ## **Trustee Recruitment and Appointment** Trustees are appointed in accordance with the charity’s governing document. All trustees serve in a voluntary capacity and receive no remuneration. Each new trustee is provided with an introduction to the charity’s mission and operations. ## **Governance and Oversight** The board of trustees meets regularly to: - Review strategic direction and programme delivery - Monitor project performance - Approve grant disbursements and budgets - Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations Project implementation in Ethiopia is overseen through close relationships with health workers and community leaders, supported by regular reporting and documentation. ## **Risk Management** The board reviews key risks on an annual basis, including operational, financial, and reputational risks. Risks are mitigated through project-level due diligence, diversified funding, and strong communication with in-country partners. The charity maintains appropriate insurance and ensures compliance with safeguarding policies. ## **5. Plans for the Future** In 2025, Engera UK plans to: - Expand the Galeya School Meals Programme and assess its long-term sustainability - Support the **next cohort of midwives** for advanced clinical training - Fund essential medical equipment, including autoclaves, CBC machines, baby warmers, and resuscitation kits - Secure funding for **solar panel installations** at underresourced clinics to improve the reliability of care - Increase engagement with UK-based supporters and institutions to grow the charity’s impact Future projects will continue to be developed in direct collaboration with frontline workers and communities in Ethiopia, with a focus on sustainability and impact. ## **6. Financial Review** ## **7. Reference and Administrative Details** **Charity Name:** Engera UK **Charity Registration Number:** 1158053 **Registered Address:** 34 FERNHURST ROAD, LONDON, SW6 7JW **Website:** www.engerauk.com ## **Trustees serving during 2024:** - Filippo Bianco - Chiara Camandona - Alessandro Mazza - Lutz Marten - Caroline Millington During 2024 there have been no changes to the board of Trustees ## **Bankers:** - _BARCLAYS BANK_ ## **Independent Examiner:** - _Monohans Chartered Accountants (www.monohans.co.uk)_ ## **ENGERA UK 2023-2024** |**INCOME**||**FY 2023**|**FY 2024**| |---|---|---|---| |**ENGERA UK**|||| |Beginning balance as of 01/01/2023|£732.84||| |DONATION FROM FOUNDATIONS||£750.00|£24,754.25| |DONATIONS JUSTGIVING||£3,234.37|£1,231.23| |GIFT AID||£180.00|£125.00| |**TOTAL INCOME**||**£4,164.37**|**£26,110.48**| |**EXPENSES**|||| |**ETHIOPIA**|||| |DONATION TO GALEYA FOOD PROGRAM||£0.00|£5,000.00| |DONATION PROFESSIONAL TRAINING||£0.00|£10,470.00| |DONATION TO GALEYA SCHOOL||£0.00|£3,550.00| |DONATION ZIZENCHO||£3,000.00|£0.00| |MOTOCYCLE PURCHASE|||£2,500.00| |DONATIONS FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE||£0.00|£7,050.00| |**ADMIN**|||| |INTERNET AND WEB SITE||£149.31|£75.08| |ACCOUNTING||£0.00|£0.00| |BANK FEES||£30.75|£184.50| |**TOTAL EXPENSES**||**£3,180.06**|**£28,829.58**| |**YEAR END CASH**||**£3,922.76**|**£1,203.66**| CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesldlrectorsl members of Engera UK On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 Charity no.: 1158053 Company no.: Set out on pages 1- Accounts for Year Ended 3111212024 I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 3111212024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of comp8ny law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Acf). Having satisfied myseW that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried OLrt under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the 2011 Acf). In carying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission {under section 145(5){b) ofthe 2011 Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that.. ' accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Ad 2006., or the accounts do not accord with such records. or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or •the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102). IER October 2018 I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackots if they do not appty. Signed: Date: Name: Hele nes Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (If any): ICAEW Address: Oakley House, Tetbury Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1 US Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brief details of any items that the examlner wishes to dlsclose. It is noted in the Annual Return submitted to the Charity Commission for the Financial Year ended 31112124, that the question regarding whether the charty spent funds outside of the United Kingdom in the period of the return was incorrectly answered as 'No'. The grants totalling £28.570 were spent outside the United Kingdom in Ethiopia, and should have been recorded as such in the Annual Return. Furthermore an additional £75.08 was spent in the USA and should have also been included in this section. IER October 2018 ENGERSI ENGERA UK 2022-2024 INCOME FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 ENGERA UK Beginlling balance as of 0110112023 DONATION FROM FOUNDATIONS £732.84 £200.00 £750.00 £24,754.25 £1,231.23 £125.00 DONATIONS JUSTGIVING £2,005.61 £0.00 £3,234.37 £180.00 GI￿ AID TOTAL INCOME £2.205.61 £4,164.37 £26,110.48 EXPENSES EfHIOPIA DONATION TO GALEYA FOOD PROGRAM DONATION PROFESSIONAL TRAINING £0.00 £0.00 £5,000.00 £10,470.00 £3,SSO.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 DONATION TO GALEYA SCHOOL £0.00 £0.00 DONATION 212ENCHO £0.00 £3.000.00 MOTOCYCLE PURCHASE £2,500.00 £7,050.00 DONATIONS FOR EauipMENT PURCHASE £0.00 £0.00 ADMIN INTERNET AND WEB SITE £0.00 £149.31 £75.08 ACCOUNTING £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 BANK FEES £0.00 £30.75 £184.50 TOTAL EXPENSE5 £0.00 £3.180.06 £28,829.58 YEAR END CASH £2,938.45 £3.922.76 £1,203.66 Page I