2022-03-31-accounts

Zimbabwe Pensioners Support Fund Charity No: 1161646

34 Ulysses Rd, Oakhurst, Swindon SN25 2JR Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Annual Report Zimbabwe Pensioners Support Fund (UK) For year ended March 31[st] 2022

The last twelve months have been difficult for the pensioners in Zimbabwe who rely on our support to help them with very basic food and medicine. For many pensioners we are their only source of food. Our UK supporters have been amazing and this year we have exceeded expectations and raised £286,676.36 in funds. We have sent £284,000 to the South African charity Zimbabwe Pensioners Support Fund SA to purchase food and medical supplies which they take to Zimbabwe for delivery to pensioners. The trustees also responded to a special request to help a very destitute ex BSAP policeman who was in danger of losing his eyesight unless he could get much-needed drugs and ointment. £150 was sent to Zimbabwe to help him. This was supervised with a known contact to make sure it did go to the appropriate person.

We as an organisation have taken part in several webinars hosted by the Charity Commission to help us ensure we are following all guidelines as set out by HMRC. These have proved helpful, and I am pleased to report that we comply with set guidelines.

The ongoing political situation in Zimbabwe is making it more and more difficult to get supplies to these pensioners. We are so grateful for the many letters of encouragement and thanks we have seen from the beneficiaries.

This fund lost its founding father this year, Hannes Botha who originally set up the organisation. His life and dedication to the many destitute pensioners was truly remarkable. His vision is carried on by his family and we are very grateful to Linda and Johan Schultz for their determination to keep going even when times have been tough.

We are so grateful to our many UK supporters, every penny helps. I have had amazing donations from Zimbabwean get togethers particularly in the Kent area. Please keep giving and we will make sure that the money is properly accounted for and sent to purchase all the food needed. We literally have no administrative costs apart from banking fees. Our trustees give of their time and talent for free. Our thanks to our auditor Peter Philips who also

donates his expertise for free and makes sure we have complied with all regulations.

My personal thanks to all the trustees for the encouragement and help given.

B A McLean

16 June 2022

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