Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2023 Period start date To 31[st] December 2023 Period end date
Charity name: HELP Dadaab
Charity registration number: 1166551
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The relief and assistance of residents and occupants of Dadaab camp in Kenya through: • Advancement of educaton for young people by enabling the provision of distance learning courses. • Facilitatng access to healthcare for young people by the funding of transport to local medical professionals and the cost of treatment. • Provision of shelter for disabled people by commissioning the building of suitable shelters using local providers. All assistance given will be regardless of refugee’s background, race, gender or religion. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
By the generosity of its donors, HELP Dadaab provided two hundred Diploma courses for students in Dadaab refugee camp . We ensured that the recipients were diverse in terms of gender, ethnicity and natonality. The Diploma courses were purchased from Cambridge Internatonal College The distance learning courses are provided by Cambridge Internatonal College (CIC) whose qualifcatons are recognised worldwide. We have established a close relatonship with CIC and work with them to support the students with their courses and their examinatons. 192 students from the 2022 intake gained awards (although 8 received a fail grade) As well as our work in the refugee camps, we've been assistng twelve schools in the Dadaab area. We have funded 15 teacher’s salaries and provided textbooks and learning materials. We provided funding to build a laboratory at Northern Cambridge school in Dadaab refugee camp. We also built two classrooms for another school. With our partners Angel Welfare Trust, we have provided laboratoryequipment for a High school |
| in Garissa County, Kenya. This year we funded a refugee youth to study for a medical diploma at Northcost Medical College. We also sponsored 130 students to atend Integrated High School. These were both refugees and Kenyan natonals. We purchased text books in Nairobi and donated them to schools in Dadaab area. We provided literacy and numeracy classes on a Friday/Saturday and Sunday for adults in Hagadera refugee camp, Kenya We provided football strips for two youth teams in the refugee camps, Kenya The charites founder, Abdi Khalif, travelled to Kenya in the summer to invigilate the student’s exams and to meet UNHCR and camp elders and local government ofcials to explain our work and to understand the requirements of the communites. In partnership with the charity Angels Welfare Trust, we distributed food to 350 families in Dadaab refugee camps and to the local host communites. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public beneft when planning our actvites for the year. As a mater of course, reference was made to our agreed objectves to aid decision-making. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | HELP Dadaab invited applicatons from refugees and residents in Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya to study for Diploma courses via a distance learning course. HELP Dadaab selected two hundred potental students and provided distance learning Diploma courses for them, purchased from Cambridge Internatonal College (CIC) The students were able to study for a Diploma in the subject of their choice from a wide range ofered by CIC. These opportunites to access higher educaton and gain a qualifcaton signifcantly improves the life chances for these refugees and many have already gone on to gain employment using theirqualifcatons. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
We set out to provide distance learning courses for at least two hundred students this year through the generosity of our donors |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We did not set a specifc fundraising target |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We spent all the income received in 2023 and carried forward £6849 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | HELP Dadaab does not currently hold a reserve |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | All monies raised are spent on achieving the objectves of the charity |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Donatons from private individuals and companies |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The principal risk facing the charity is that our major donor does not contnue to fund our actvites. We contnue to explore grant opportunites to tryto mitgate this risk |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Consttuton adopted 14th April 2016 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisaton |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are elected to the post by Trustees/Commitee members. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | HELP Dadaab |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1166551 |
| Charity’s principal address | 9 Hamnet Close Bolton BL1 7RZ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Abdi Aden Khalif | ||||
| Ben Priestley | ||||
| Martin Gill | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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| Not applicable | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
None |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Not applicable |
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Martin John Gill Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 31/8/2023
HELP DADAAB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023 STONEBRIDGE ACCOUNTANTS 19 CHORLEY OLD ROAD BOLTON BL13AD
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HELP DADAAB We have prepared without carrying out an audit and conducted an Independent Examination of the Balance Sheet and Income and Expenditure Statement for the year ending 31 st December 2023. We have not come across anything during our examination that gave us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect: proper accounting records have not been kept. the Balance Sheet and Income and Expenditure Statement conflict with records. We have not identified anything that should be drawn to the readers, attention for a proper understanding of the Balance Sheet and Income and Expenditure Statement. Honorary Independent Examiner Stonebridge Accountants 19a Chroley Old Road Bolton BL13AD 02nd July 2024
HELP DADAAB BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 FIXED ASSETS Fix & Fittings, Motor Vehicles, Etc.. CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank Cash in Hand 6,849 18,315 6,849 18,315 CURRENT LIABILITIES Loans Net Current Assets / (Liabilities) 6,849 18,315 NET ASSETS 6,849 18,315 REPRESENTED BY: ACCUMULATED FUNDS Balance B/Fwd as at 0110112023 Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year 18,315 (11,466) 1,461 16,854 Balance C/Fwd as al 3111212023 6,849 18,315
HELP DADAAB INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 INCOME Donations Other Income 76,550 80,612 76,550 80,612 LESS . EXPENSES Donations Rent & Rates Heat & Light IT Equipment Printing , Stationery and Books Travel & Motor Expenses Telephone Equipment Costs Repairs & Renewals Advertising Professional Fees Cleaning Costs Bank Charges & Interest Sundry Expenses Depreciation 74,633 54,404 150 141 13,092 120 8,464 70 700 88,016 63,758 EXCESS OF INCOMEI(DEFICIT) OVER EXPENDITURE (11,466) 16,854
HELP DADAAB INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023 RECEIPTS PAYMENTS 76,550 DONATIONS INTEREST EXPENSES (PG 3) 88,016 PAYEINIC COSTS BIFWD LOANS PAID BANK BALANCE C/FWD CASH IN HAND C/FWD 18,315 BANK BALANCE B/FWD CASH IN HAND B/FWD 6,849 94,865 94,865
HELP DADAAB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023 STONEBRIDGE ACCOUNTANTS 19 CHORLEY OLD ROAD BOLTON BL13AD
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HELP DADAAB We have prepared without carrying out an audit and conducted an Independent Examination of the Balance Sheet and Income and Expenditure Statement for the year ending 31 st December 2023. We have not come across anything during our examination that gave us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect: proper accounting records have not been kept. the Balance Sheet and Income and Expenditure Statement conflict with records. We have not identified anything that should be drawn to the readers, attention for a proper understanding of the Balance Sheet and Income and Expenditure Statement. Honorary Independent Examiner Stonebridge Accountants 19a Chroley Old Road Bolton BL13AD 02nd July 2024
HELP DADAAB BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 FIXED ASSETS Fix & Fittings, Motor Vehicles, Etc.. CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank Cash in Hand 6,849 18,315 6,849 18,315 CURRENT LIABILITIES Loans Net Current Assets / (Liabilities) 6,849 18,315 NET ASSETS 6,849 18,315 REPRESENTED BY: ACCUMULATED FUNDS Balance B/Fwd as at 0110112023 Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year 18,315 (11,466) 1,461 16,854 Balance C/Fwd as al 3111212023 6,849 18,315
HELP DADAAB INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 INCOME Donations Other Income 76,550 80,612 76,550 80,612 LESS . EXPENSES Donations Rent & Rates Heat & Light IT Equipment Printing , Stationery and Books Travel & Motor Expenses Telephone Equipment Costs Repairs & Renewals Advertising Professional Fees Cleaning Costs Bank Charges & Interest Sundry Expenses Depreciation 74,633 54,404 150 141 13,092 120 8,464 70 700 88,016 63,758 EXCESS OF INCOMEI(DEFICIT) OVER EXPENDITURE (11,466) 16,854
HELP DADAAB INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023 RECEIPTS PAYMENTS 76,550 DONATIONS INTEREST EXPENSES (PG 3) 88,016 PAYEINIC COSTS BIFWD LOANS PAID BANK BALANCE C/FWD CASH IN HAND C/FWD 18,315 BANK BALANCE B/FWD CASH IN HAND B/FWD 6,849 94,865 94,865