Utange Orplian% Cliarity UK Registered Charity Number 1160637 UTANGE ORPHANS CHARITY Trustees, Report and Annual Accounts For the Year ended 31" March 2025
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At Trustees, Annual Report for the YeAr Ended 31 March 2025 Registered Charity Number: 1160637. lThe TruslcL"s prcsciil Ihc annual rcport and accounts of the Charity for the year cnded 31 March 2025. st Legal and Administrntlon Inforniation The Utange Orphans Charity is constituted by Deed of Trust dated 13 April 2014 and is a UL registered charily (No: 1160637). The Charity was registered with the Charity Commission on 25 February 2015. Trustees Mrs Deborah Scott-Robinson Mr Paul Robinson Mr Andrew Hale Mr Justin Wa*rs Mr Neil Foster Director Co~Director Treasurer Cbairnian Administrator resi ed on 01 June 2025 OtTicers Mr Justin Waters - Chair Object of the Charity The Trust Deed ststes that the objects are: To relieve the needs of and to improve the well-being of children and young people, particularly 0bans, in Utange, Kenya either individually or through other charities or organisations by: a) the provision of a safe and secure home, foo(L clean drinking water, clothing, medical care and education to improve conditions of life b) the provision of educational facilities as a means of advancing their education c) the provision of education in health matters with a view to improving their healthcare d) the provision of recreational facilities with a view to improving their well-being e) the provision of instruction in Christian values to provide a moral and ethical framework within which they can live the provision of grants. goods. facilities and services for their general well-being and improvement in their conditions of life generally, or individually.
Trustees, Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (contiiiued) Governanee and Management The Trust Deed provides for a minimum of three trustees. The trustees must hold at least tMTo ordinary mccliiigs eacli year )d one such meeting a year must involve the physical preseiice of those trU&itees who attend the meeting. Other meetings may take an electronic forni so long as the trustccs can both sec and hear each other. All trustees give frecly of their time aod do not receive any remuneration. The Charity has agreed to pay the cost of full return air fares for two trustees to visit Kenya. Trustees are required to disclose all relevant confiicts of interest and may not be involved in any discussion or vote where such a conflict is discussed. Mission The mission of the Charity is to relieve the needs of and to improve the well-being of children and young people. particularly in Utange, Kenya. Agents Bankers: CAF Bank Limited Kings Hill West Malling Kent Independent Examiner: Mervyn Thomas 128 Putnoe Lane Bedford MK418LS Principal Office: 154 Oakley Road Bromham Bedford MK43 8HY
Trustees, AnnuAI Report for the YeAr Ended 31 Mareh 2025 (coiitiiiued) FundralJinR gctlvltleg rundraising activilies fociis oil a wide vuriety (if diffLrent events arid the suLcess or othcTh47se ivill I LarLfiilly aiialyscd lo cnsurc thc best usc of resources. 'fhese activities include an occasional bRII, an lnual Christmas appeal letter, and other event.s held thn)ughout thL" y car. Reserves Policy The Trustees have agreed to maintsin General funds at least equivalent to six months running costs of the charity, (c£34,000). This is also to take into account the economic uncertainties in the Kenyan economy. The Trustees will continue to ensure that funds are appropriately transferred to support the causes the Charity supports in Kenya Future Plans The High School is now operating at near filll capacity (with 246 students currently attending) spanning the 3 academic years taught. There are also 12 students enrolled in the Bible College. Dwing the year the Charity in Kenya acquired an additional piece of land adjacent to the High School. The intention is that a new vocational training centre will be constructed during 202412025 and open in January 2026. The purpose of this facility is to offer students the opportunity (when they have completed their school education) to continue at the vocational training centre for a further year. The training centre will offer practical L7)urses such as electrical engineering, plumbing, carpenty and tailoring. Some of the funding is anticipated to come from existing sponsors. in that once a student Iw Mpleted their school education and wants to attend the vocational training centre, thelr existing sponsor may want to continue to support them. Signed: Date: Justin Waters
202412025 ancl opcii iii JanuAry 202C). Tlic piirpu.8c ()f IhiN facility is to offcr .qtudents the oppo.rtunily (iiilicn Iliey hnvL LOIII ILltcd tlicir 4Lliool cduL'nlion) to continuc al the vocational Iraining ccnlrc for A fiirtliLr year. c trnlniiig ccnlrc wlll otTcr practical L'our,qc8 such as clcctrical cnginccring, pluiiibiiig, cnryciliry ni)d Inilorliig, SoinL ol.tlii fiiiidiiig 18 aiiiiLlI)nlLd lu coinc froiii cxiqting sponsors, in that oncc a studcnt has LomplLled IliLir school LliCall017 lliid woiils lo nltcnd the vocational trnining centre, their existing spoiINor may iipant tc) coiitiiiue to supi)ort them. Signed: Date: . 6JrL, Justin Mlaters Chairnian Independent Examiners Report Report to the Trustees of the Utange Orphans Charity (No.: 11 si on the accounts for the year to 31 March 2025 as sct out on pagcs 5 to 10 Respective responsibilitles of Trustees 2nd Examiner The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is nol required t-or this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (The Charities Act) and that an independenl examination is needed. Independent Examiners, Statement It is rny responsAbility to: exarnine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act. to follow the procedures laid down in the genernl Directions given by tlie Charity Commission (under section 145{5)(b) of the Cliarities Act, and to state whether particular Inaitcrs Iiave come to my attention. My examination was carried out in accordance with general directlODS glvcn by the Charily Cominission. An cxaminalion includes a rcvicw ofihc accounting rccords kcpt by thc charity and a comparison of thc account.s prcscnted with thosc rccords. It <ilso includcs considcration of any unusual ilcms or disclosurcs in Ihc accounts and sccking c.xplanalions from the Truslccs conccrning any such matlcrs. Thc proccdurcs undcrtaken do not provide all the cvidcnce that would be required in an audit, and consequently.. no opinion is given ab to whether Ihe dccounis presenl a "Irue and fair" view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in tlje slaiement below. In connection with my examiiiation, no matter has come lo my attention which gives me reasonable cause believe that in, any niaterial uspect, the requirements: I , keep accuunting records in uLcordance wilh scclion 130 of Ihe Churitics Acl; and to prepdrc uccount& Ihul &LLord wilh the ucLoui)tinb¥ records and comply with tlie cOUntIng requirementy of Ihe Churities Atit huve iiot beeii niet. or 2, to which, in my opinion, uttcntion Should be drawn in order to enable a prop¢r uijderstandiiig of the accoiints to b¢ reuclicd,
Independent Examiners Report Report to the Trustees of the Utfdnge Orphans Chfdrity (No.: 1160637) on the accouiits tor the yetw to 31. March 2025 as set out on pages 5 to I O Respective rn8ponJibilitles of Trustce8 and Examiner The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trusiees consider thal an audit is not wuircd for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 fflje Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Independent Examiners, Statement It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act. • to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5Xb) of the Charities Act, and to State whether particular matters havc comc to my attcntion. My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Clwity 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 expla[tionS 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 faif, view. and the report is limited to those matters set out in the ststement below. In Connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention wbicb gives me reasonable cause to believe that I any material aspecL the requirements: l. to keep aoUntIng records in accordance with section 130 of the Clwities Act; and to prepare accounts that accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or 2. to Whic in my Opinio attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. SigneAI: Date Mervyn Thomas
Signed: Date 23112/2025 Merryn llioinas Statement of Financial Activities For Tbe Year Ended 31st March 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Income Fund Total 2025 2024 Note Resources esources from generated untary Income ivities for generating 26,557 70,132 96,689 89,275 ing Resources 26,557 70,132 96,689 89,275 Expended ts of generating funds Iritable activities iurces Expended 131868 131,868 119697 119,697 44,607 87,261 Lliture resources before (18,050) (17,129) (35,179) (30,422) between funds nents in funds s brought forward s carried forward (18,050) 46,796 (17,129) (35,179) 57,117 103,913 (30,422) 134,335 103 913 on pages 8 to l I forni part of these fmancial statements. ststement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31st March 2025 Unrestrieted Funds Restricted Total Income 2025 Fund 2024 Note Asset nd purchase
Stxtement of Financlal Actli'ltleq 14"()r I'he YtAr Knded Ilqt March 2O2fj Unregtrlcted Re.Itrlcted Funds Income Fund TotAI 2025 2024 Note Voluntary Income ArtIti for generating funds Totxl lTrcoming Resourres 26.557 70.132 96,689 89,275 26J57 70,132 96,689 89,275 Costs of generating funds 44,607 44,607 87,261 131.868 87261 131,868 119,697 119,697 (18,050) (17,129) (35,179) (30,422) (17,129) (35,179) 57,117 103,913 68,734 (30,42?) 134,335 103,913 et moTrements in fvDds Total brougbt forffard Totsl funds carried forwird (18,050) 46,796 28,746 The LxKes pages 8 to I I form of these financi statements.
l+llt¢mtnl of A4rli Anil I,l#l)Illilf i Ai Al J Iql fvIArch 2n28 I Inreilrltled Reilrleied TnlAI Income 'und 2024 N(ble l.ong Term .4tl LIMn tK)r land PiiTKliasc Ciirrent .4ssets ash al bank 28,746 39.988 6R,734 103,913 Net current assets 28,746 39.988 68,734 103.9l3 Total assets less current liabilitie5 28.746 39.988 68.734 103,913 et Aets 28.746 39,988 68.734 103,913 Funds of the Charih. Ilnrestricted Funds: Generdl Fund Restricted Funds: Feed500 School Sponsors Vocaiional Trnining Centre Hirwh School Sponsors Medical Fund Bible School Total funds 28.746 ?8.746 46.796 4,489 4.489 923 9?3 6.390 6.390 ?7.4?? ?7.4?? 580 580 184 184 39,988 68.734 311 ?jOO 43.898 580 904 103J13 28.746 The noS on page 8 to I I forni part of Ihese financial stalemenls. Signed: Dale: 2911212< Justin Wa*rs-Chaimian
Statement of Asieh And Llabiiiiley All Al .1 INI MArch 2025 Unrejtrkted und8 ReAtrlcted 'fotal Jncome 2025 Fund 2024 Nole Long Terni A.Iset Loan t.or I]d pUhaS Current Aets C&8h at bank 28,746 39,988 68,734 103,913 Net current assets 28,746 39,988 68,734 103,913 Totsl assets less current liabilities 28,746 39,988 68,734 103,913 Net Assets 39,988 68 734 103 913 Funds of the Charity Unrestricted Funds; General Fund Restricted Funds: Feed500 School Sponsors Vocational Training Centre High School Sponsors Medical Fund Bible School Total funds 28.746 28,746 46,796 4.489 4,489 923 923 6.390 6,390 27,422 27,422 580 580 184 184 39,988 68,734 11.174 311 2500 43,898 580 904 103,913 28,746 The notes on page 8 to I I forn] part of these financial statements. Signed: Date:
Note8 to the finanelal JtAtement8 a.v4 at 31Jt March 2025 Note l Basis of preparation 1.1 Basls of accountlng Thcsc accoiinls liavc bccn prcparcd undcr Il)c historic cosl convenlion with ilcrns recognised at cost or tran.CtiOn value unle%.s otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with: the statenient 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 (FRS102) issued 16th July 2014. the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in thc UK and Republic of Ireland (FRSI02). and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit as defined by FRS102 and the Charity Commission of England and Wales. 1.2 Go6ng Concern The cbarity is a going concern as adequate reserves are maintained at all times. The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies are those outlined in note 2. 1.3 Changes to accounting estlmates No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period. 1.4 Material prforyear events No material prior year events have been identified in the reporting period. ots 2 Income RecA)gnition of income - these are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) The charity becomes entitled to the resources It is more likely than not that the Trustees will receive the resources; and The monetary value can be measured with sufficient rejiability. Tax rlaImS on donations and gifts - Gift Aid is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is trcatsd as an addilion to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the tern]s of the appeal have specified otherwise.
Notes to the financial statements aj al 318t March 2025 (continued) 22 Expendlture and Llabllltl Liability, gnitiOn - Liabilities recognised where it is more than likejy than not that there Is a1¢8al or Lxinstructive obligalion comniilling Ihe charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be Meured with reasonable certainty. Governance and support costs - Support costs have been allocated between governance costs aDd other SUPFQrt. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountsbility of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. 2J Assets Long tetm assets are measured on initial recognition at the historical amount. Debtors (mcluding trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount or after trade discounts or amounts advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are me&sured at the or other consideration expected to be received. Note 3 Anatyyis of Income Unrestrieted Funds Restricted Income Fund Total 2024 Donations and Legacies 24,281 2,276 2657 62,928 Gift Aid Total Donations aDd Legades Charhable Actfvltleg F.vent tickets Total Charhabk Aethllt Total Income 87,209 9,480 96,689 79,325 9.950 89,275 70,132 89.275
Note 4 An.8{ of F,xpenditure Unrestrlcted Reitrlcted Fundg Income Fund Total 2024 Expenditure on generatlng fvnds Postag Website & Admin Bankingldonation charges Totxl expenditure on generating funds 367 578 359 IJ04 367 578 359 IJ04 263 1,110 276 1,649 Expenditsre on charitsble activities Grants to Casuarina House Education sponsorships Grants to Feed500 Grants to High School-building High School Sponsorships Overseas travel Bible School Totsl expenditure on charitsble activities Totsl ExpendRture 42,000 42,000 23,000 16,300 16,300 7,500 60,600 60.600 1,303 7,361 7,361 87261 130,564 87 61 131868 75.500 1,390 6,658 118,048 119.697 1,303 43,303 4.1 Disclosure of Trustees and Related Persons, remuneration and Expense5 No Trustee or related parties received remuneration during the financial year. Trustees only claimed exPe[S in relation to the rllnnl costs of the charity. 42 Disclosure relating to Governance Eipenditure Governance expenditu, including the LM)St of the Independent Examination of the accoun are included within the expenditure on generating funds as noted above.
FMThd balncH Kewrfeg aProTrlqioHJ Blantts ¢*rrled forrfrfard forward 71)fi 44.6l)7 {607> T•tal lknYt%tr 11.174 111 (l(m)) 1.61" 140 44.1.4 Traini Centrt (61).6W) Me(knl Fund 80 7l).l- (87 701) 6&734 Edall i in deliLit 10