THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
Registered Charity number: 1160321
THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
INDEX
| Trustees, registered office etc Trustees’ Report Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities Independent Examiners Report Income and Expenditure Account Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements |
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THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
CURRENT TRUSTEES (UK) Ms Sarah Rowley (Chair) Ms Charlotte L Millar Mrs Clair Jane Diggle (Treasurer) Ms Patricia Williams (SA) Mr Mluleki Shongwe Ms Mpho Maponya Mrs Phemelo Mosadinyana Mitchell Mrs Millicent Beverley Jones PATRONS Mr Jonathan Edwards Mr David Morrissey REGISTERED OFFICE 78 North Road Glossop Derbyshire SK13 7AU REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1160321 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Graham H Wood & Co Chartered Accountants 225 Market Street Hyde SK14 1HF England
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THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION
TRUSTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
We present our report and financial statement for the year.
Structure and Governance
The organisation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) established by a constitution agreed on 13 December 2014 and registered with the Charity commission on the 4 February 2015. It is managed by its board of trustees.
The trustees who served during the year were: UK Board members - Sarah Rowley (Chair) Charlotte Millar, Clair Diggle and Patricia Williams. SA Board members - Mluleki Shongwe, Mpho Maponya, Phemelo Mitchell and Millicent Jones.
There has been no changes to the board in this financial year. We have four Trustees based in the UK and four based in South Africa.
Lisa Ashton MBE, Founder and CEO of The Winnie Mabaso Foundation continued working full-time for the Foundation through funding from a donor.
Activities and Objectives
The Winnie Mabaso Foundation raises funds to support various projects for the benefit of vulnerable and orphaned children in South Africa and the wider community through fund raising activities and individual donations.
The main focus of the Winnie Mabaso Foundation relates to: Ilamula House: A place of safety for girls who have been abused, orphaned or abandoned from the ages of 2 -18 in Mid Ennerdale, South Africa. The Foundation now has an additional property Tropic House, a forever home for some of the girls who have completed full time education.
Our project work includes:
Mabaso Pre School, Mabaso library, Gardening Club, Feeding station, Homework Club, Provision of School Uniforms to underprivileged children, Mama Nabantwana (Mother and Baby group) Sew Amazing sewing school, Granny club, Individual family support, Workshops/training, Sports coaching, Dance Classes Remote Clinic
Achievements and Performance.
We are enormously thankful to all of our sponsors and supporters who continue to enable us to share Mabaso Love with our friends in South Africa.
A year in the life of The Winnie Mabaso Foundation and Celebrating 20 years of Mabaso Love!
January
Pre School reopened after the long December holiday, and we were able to provide our tiny tots with uniforms.
Spread Some Sunshine confirmed they will continue to sponsor the girls’ birthdays throughout 2024 and also the pre-schoolers.
City Rock Climbing School in Johannesburg sponsored the girls to spend the day with them. They had an amazing time and grew in confidence and courage.
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Orange Lamb redesigned our website for us – it looks totally refreshed and we are delighted with the result.
Two of our older girls passed their Matric examinations and applied to college. One to study ECD and one Tourism.
17th Jan we held our annual minutes silence for Winnie Mabaso who's love continues to be the inspiration for this amazing foundation.
February
Sheila Conchie and her family volunteered for us in South Africa. It was wonderful for the team to get to know them.
Annie Maxim sponsored our Friday Night Feeding Station in memory of her mum, Rosina. We welcomed back one of our girls whose reunification with her family didn’t work out. Our dilapidated trampoline was replaced thanks to the kindness of sponsors on Facebook. Our gardens started producing chillis and watermelons.
Social Worker Jayna left to move to Australia,
March
One of our drivers was highjacked and our vehicle was stolen. Whilst the vehicle was not recovered we were happy that the driver escaped with a few injuries.
We celebrated International Women’s Day with ladies from Mama Nabantwana (our mother and baby group) and our Granny Club.
The girls spent a Saturday making use of our swimming pool at Tropic House. They had a great time! We partnered with the University of Johannesburg who will be sending students to volunteer with us throughout 2024.
Several South African corporates and friends on social media provided Easter Eggs for the children.
April
Virgin Atlantic’s in-flight magazine ‘Vera’ ran a wonderful story about our partnership with their crews.
We welcomed a new little girl to Ilamula.
Torga gave our girls eye test and reduced-price spectacles for those who needed them Three weeks after the highjack of our bakkie another highjack took place and once again our vehicle was stolen but driver uninjured. The vehicle was found but was in a mess. Crime is increasing locally, especially car theft and we are putting additional measures in place to protect our drivers. Edwin Doran provided us with a wonderful giant-sized chess set in Meriting. The children and grannies will be taught how to play.
Our friends at Wimpy provided a wonderful meal for the girls.
May
Shoprite’s ‘Act for Change’ initiative agreed to provide training and resources for our gardening projects
Team Member Coco launched his Dance Class sessions. We were able to provide Geremi a local student with a lap top and internet access. We welcomed another little girl to our family. We held a wonderful 20[th] Anniversary party in Meriting that was attended by over 1000 people. It was a true celebration of all we have achieved.
We paused our volunteering scheme for a period on account of the local crime. Sarah Porru ran the Manchester 10km for us!
Our site in Meriting became a voting station for the local community for the elections. Lisa wrote a 6 week series of stories for the People’s Friend magazine about the Foundation.
June
The girls had a rugby lesson with the Lions Rugby Team at Emirates Airline Park The girls spent a week at the seaside at Teen Ranch in Port Edward. They had a marvellous time.
July
Our Patron, Oti Mabuse appeared on Channel 4’s ‘I Literally Just Told You That’ and won £21,000 for us! Page 3
Wimpy and Engen SA came and made burgers for the girls to celebrate Mandela Day and also planted a tree in our yard.
The British High Commission and the British Chamber of Business in South Africa spent Mandela Day volunteering with us.
Our friends at JLL spent a day volunteering with us. Faye Toner from Virgin Atlantic treated the girls to a delicious meal at Spur in Sandton Josie Moore from Edwin Doran came to visit and was able to take her sponsor granny out for the day. They had a marvelous time.
Our oldest girl passed her driving test
August
Our girls continue with their dance, drama and music lessons at JATA A local little girl was diagnosed with cancer and given a few weeks to live. Thanks to the kindness of our sponsors, we were able to provide the family with a long weekend of fun at a hotel to make precious memories. She sadly passed a few weeks later but the family were truly appreciative of our support.
We celebrated one of our girls turning 18
September
Lindsay Reif ran the Great North Run for us
Our oldest girl and our Social Worker travelled to the UK and attended the annual Tropic Skincare event where they were invited onto the stage and spoke to over 5000 women about the Foundation. They raised an incredible £40,000 for us
We also visited the South African Embassy in London and met with the Deputy High Commissioner We were able to provide Granny Martha with a new home after hers was destroyed in a fire. Charlie Roadnight walked from John O Groats to Lands’ End and raised almost £5000 for us. Aunty Cathy retired from Ilamula House. We had a goodbye party and will miss her.
We hosted our first Careers Day at Ilamula with representatives from various professions who spoke to the girls about their careers.
October
We were able to provide 5 homes to families who lost theirs in fires Harry Ashworth completed the Manchester half marathon for us. We were given some extra land to develop our gardening programme further The housekeeping team made some wonderful Halloween treats for the girls
November
We launched our Christmas Appeal to provide disadvantaged children with a Christmas gift and the chance to meet Santa in our very own grotto.
The Team were invited to the Mrs South Africa prelims at MonteCasino Donations on social media allowed us to replace our broken stove door
December
We were able to provide over 500 Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children in the community and they loved meeting Santa
Virgin Atlantic provided over 200 Christmas gifts for our girls and children in the community plus our staff children
We marked World AIDS day with sessions with Mama Nabantwana and Grany Club Virgin Atlantic’s In-Flight magazine ‘Vera’ ran another story about the Christmas Boxes the crew provided for us
We hosted our annual staff recognition awards. We are so proud of our team. Oti and Motsi Mabuse went on ITV’s Deal or No Deal and won almost £12,000 for us! SportsPro Lodge and Josie Moore treated our girls to a 2-night stay. They had a wonderful time. It was our final Friday Night Feeding Station. This year we have been able to feed over 52,000 community members.
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Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024 the CIO had a loss of £66,019 (compared with a loss of £19,524 in the previous year). This is the tenth full year of operating the Ilamula orphanage.
The CEOs salary costs are covered by a donation provided specifically for that purpose.
The expenditure was funded solely by donations received by the charity during the year.
Mrs Clair Diggle (Treasurer) On behalf of the trustees
Date: 26/03/2025
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THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the appropriate legislation. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION
Independent Examiners Report
Report to the trustees of The Winnie Mabaso Foundation (Charity number 1160321) on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2024, which are set out on pages 8-11.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the account under section 145 of the Charities Act.
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145 (5) (b) of the Charities Act) and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below:
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act: and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act. Have not been met: or
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(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Cia
Date: 17[th] April 2024 Graham H Wood & Co
Qualification: Chartered Accountants
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THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes £ RESOURCES EMPLOYED Income: Donations received 1c Donations received designated 1d Bank Interest Received Fund raising DIRECT COSTS Expenditure: Project costs 58,108 Child Sponsorship and Training - Orphanage running costs 208,073 Orphanage repairs 6,191 Education 28,557 Tropic House repairs 2,498 Motor Expenses 34,479 Travel costs in South Africa - Groceries and supplies 40,353 Fundraising costs 653 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) BEFORE OTHER COSTS Travel costs including flights 9,168 CEO Salary (incl. National Ins) 45,000 Profic/(loss) on sale of asset (4,833) Fraudulent bank activity - Pension contributions and charges 1,500 Depreciation 24,593 Bank charges 2,503 BDO fees 883 Exchange rate (gain)/loss 1h 1,978 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) AFTER OTHER COSTS RESERVES AT START OF YEAR RESERVES AT END OF YEAR |
2024 £ £ 132,568 150,000 1,510 109,607 393,685 79,630 - 233,752 10,588 27,560 4,903 43,388 489 41,405 1,291 (378,912) 14,773 3,087 40,000 (1,754) - 1,500 20,582 2,279 813 (342) (80,792) (66,019) 1,497,895 1,405,876 |
2023 £ 323,052 90,000 2,063 74,532 489,647 (443,006) 46,641 (66,165) (19,524) 1,491,419 1,471,895 |
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The accompanying accounting policies and notes on pages 9 and 10 form part of the financial statements.
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THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION
BALANCE SHEETAS AT 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
| Notes | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
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| TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Building | 5 | 100,987 | 103,465 | |||
| Computer Equipment & Other Assets 5 | 582 | 870 | ||||
| Motor Vehicles 5 | Motor Vehicles 5 | Motor Vehicles 5 | 40,074 | 31,642 | ||
| Solar | 5 | 41,799 | 43,889 | |||
| 183,442 | 179,866 | |||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
| Cash at Bank and in Hand | 6 1,223,295 | 6 1,223,295 | 1,292,029 | |||
| Prepayments | - | - | ||||
| 1,223,295 | 1,292,029 | |||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,406,737 | 1,406,737 | 1,471,895 | 1,471,895 | ||
| Wages | - | - | ||||
| PAYE Control | - | - | ||||
| Pension Control | - | - | ||||
| PAYE Control (South Africa) | (861) | - | ||||
| (861) | - | |||||
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES | 1,405,876 | 1,471,895 | ||||
| RESERVES | ||||||
| General Fund | 7 | 1,238,017 | 1,238,017 | 1,230,479 | ||
| Designated Fund | 7 | 167,859 | 241,416 | |||
| TOTAL RESERVES | 1,405,876 | 1,471,895 | ||||
| The financial statements were approved by the trustees on: | The financial statements were approved by the trustees on: | The financial statements were approved by the trustees on: | ||||
| Signed on behalf of the Board: |
Trustee: Ms Sarah Rowley …………………………………………………………………
Treasurer: Mrs Clair Jane Diggle..………………….………………………………………
The accompanying accounting policies and notes on pages 10 to 11 form part of the financial statements.
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THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards in the United Kingdom. A summary of more important policies is set out below:
(a) Basis of Accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to the accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and with the Charities Act 2011
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
(b) Resources Employed
Income represents the donations received by the charity from various sources.
(c) General Fund
This account represents the free funds of the charity, which are not designated for particular purposes. The trustees will make decisions on the amount of grants to be paid to the various projects and wish to maintain funds for further costs required by the projects and the Foundation Orphanage.
(d) Designated Fund
This account represents donated funds of the charity which are designated for a specific purpose.
(e) Value Added Tax
The charity is not registered for Value Added Tax. In the financial statements expenditure is shown inclusive of VAT, where applicable.
(f) Cash Flow Statement
Under Financial Reporting Standard No.1 the charity is not required to produce a cash flow statement.
(g) Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost less depreciation. The buildings are depreciated on a straight line basis over 50 years. Computer equipment is depreciated on a straight line basis over 3 years. Motor vehicles purchased pre 2021 are depreciated at 25% reducing balance, post 2021 are 33% reducing balance in line with a change in internal policies. Solar panels are depreciated over 25 years, straight line.
(h) Exchange rate
The exchange rate has been calculated using an average of the year.
2. TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES EMOLUMENTS
None of the trustees received any emoluments. The charity has one employee and the whole of the salary and Employers National Insurance costs are covered by Designated donations received specifically for that purpose.
3. PROFESSIONAL FEES
The independent examiner makes no charges for his service.
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THE WINNIE MABASO FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
4. TAXATION
No provision for taxation is required as the trust is a registered charity.
| 5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Other Assets & Solar Buildings Computer Motor Equipment Vehicle £ £ £ £ Cost: At 1stJanuary 2024 52,248 123,906 12,155 73,911 Additions - - - 67,619 Disposals - - - (67,518) At 31stDecember 202452,248 123,906 12,155 74,011 Depreciation At 1stJanuary 2024 8,359 20,441 11,285 42,268 Charge for year 2,090 2,478 288 19,737 On Disposals ____- - - (28,068) At 31stDecember 2024 10,449 22,919 11,573 33,937 Net Book Value At 31stDecember 2023 43,888 103,465 870 31,642 At 31stDecember 2024 41,799 100,987 582 40,074 6. CASH AT BANK 2024 £ Barclays Bank Plc 1,188,629 Cash in hand 205 FNB 13,386 Nedbank BDO 21,075 Staff Loan - 1,223,295 7. MOVEMENT IN RESERVES General £ As at 1stJanuary 2024 1,230,479 Surplus/(Loss) for the year 7,538 At 31stDecember 2024 1,238,017 DESIGNATED RESERVES |
5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Other Assets & Solar Buildings Computer Motor Equipment Vehicle £ £ £ £ Cost: At 1stJanuary 2024 52,248 123,906 12,155 73,911 Additions - - - 67,619 Disposals - - - (67,518) At 31stDecember 202452,248 123,906 12,155 74,011 Depreciation At 1stJanuary 2024 8,359 20,441 11,285 42,268 Charge for year 2,090 2,478 288 19,737 On Disposals ____- - - (28,068) At 31stDecember 2024 10,449 22,919 11,573 33,937 Net Book Value At 31stDecember 2023 43,888 103,465 870 31,642 At 31stDecember 2024 41,799 100,987 582 40,074 6. CASH AT BANK 2024 £ Barclays Bank Plc 1,188,629 Cash in hand 205 FNB 13,386 Nedbank BDO 21,075 Staff Loan - 1,223,295 7. MOVEMENT IN RESERVES General £ As at 1stJanuary 2024 1,230,479 Surplus/(Loss) for the year 7,538 At 31stDecember 2024 1,238,017 DESIGNATED RESERVES |
Total £ 262,220 67,619 (67,518) 263,320 82,353 24,593 (28,068) 78,878 179,866 183,442 2023 £ 1,259,126 91 17,298 15,737 (223) 1,292,029 Designated £ 241,416 (73,557) 167,859 |
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In respect of donations for CEO salary -
8. CONTINGENT LIABILITY
There are no known contingent liabilities.
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