Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1[st] January 2024 Period start date To: 31[st] December 2024 Period end date Charity name: HELP Dadaab
Charity registration number: 1166551
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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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 |
Provision of 167 distance-learning courses, leading to a Diploma qualifcaton, to refugees and residents in Dadaab camps, Kenya. Provision of laboratory materials for the students at Afweyne Secondary school. Provision of learning materials and Games kit to Abdi Dubat Primary School Provision of Games Kits for 24 teams in Garissa County Kenya Constructon of 2 School Classrooms for Northern Cambridge School, Dadaab Training of 30 Community Mobilisers in Dadaab Donaton of 50 Chairs to Northern Cambridge School Funding for 15 casual teachers in NE Kenya Sponsorshipof 3 Medical Student’s training |
| 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 | Each year HELP Dadaab provides distance- learning courses, leading to a Diploma qualifcaton, to refugees and residents in Dadaab camps. The courses are provided by Cambridge Internatonal College (CIC), whose qualifcatons are recognised all over the world. HELP Dadaab invited applicatons from potental students for Distance Learning Diploma Courses in subjects of their choice. These potental students were unable to access educaton elsewhere. The project successfully distributed learning materials to 167 sponsored students, enhancing their educatonal experience and supportng their academic needs for the year through distance learning HELP Dadaab and their sponsors; ANGEL WELFARE AND EDUCATION TRUST (AWET) were able to provide laboratory materials for the students at Afweyne Secondary school. The school had a laboratory structure that was already there but lacked the materials, AWET was able to fund the whole project and provide the school with the required laboratory products Through the generosity of the Walters Family in funding this project, HELP Dadaab was able to construct two classrooms at Northern Cambridge School in Dadaab, This enhanced the educatonal facilites thand accommodated more students in the region. |
HELP Dadaab secured funding from the Network for Social Change charity to train community mobilizers in Dadaab, focusing on enhancing their skills and knowledge to effectively engage and mobilize community members. This initiative empowers local leaders to address community challenges and promote social cohesion. Through the generosity of the Priestley family, Help Dadaab was able to donate 50 school desks to Northern Cambridge School in northeastern Kenya. During 2024 Help Dadaab has funded 15 casual teachers. These teachers have been distributed to various different schools within the North Eastern area of Kenya where there is a severe shortage of teachers For the last 2 years HELP Dadaab has sponsored 2 females and 1 male medical students on a Diploma Medical course, studying at the North Coast Medical Training College in Kilifi county. Once graduated, these students will be a valuable asset to their communities.
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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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
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| 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 | Not Applicable |
| 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) |
Para 1.47 |
Donatons from private individuals and companies |
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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 | 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 try to mitgate this risk |
| 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 | |
| Other |
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
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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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 |
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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
HELP DADAAB
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024
STONEBRIDGE ACCOUNTANTS 19 CHORLEY OLD ROAD BOLTON BL1 3AD
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 31st December 2024.
We have not come across anything during our examination that gave us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:
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proper accounting records have not been kept.
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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 BL1 3AD
10-Jul-25
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HELP DADAAB
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| NET ASSETS FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES REPRESENTED BY: ACCUMULATED FUNDS Cash at Bank Cash in Hand Net Current Assets / (Liabilities) Loans Balance B/Fwd as at 01/01/2024 Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year Balance C/Fwd as at 31/12/2024 Fix & Fittings, Motor Vehicles, Etc…. |
£ 4,842 4,842 2024 - - 4,842 - 4,842 4,842 6,849 (2,007) |
£ 6,849 6,849 - - 6,849 - 6,849 6,849 18,315 (11,466) 2023 |
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HELP DADAAB
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024
| INCOME LESS : EXPENSES EXCESS OF INCOME/(DEFICIT) OVER EXPENDITURE Donations Other Income Donations Rent & Rates Heat & Light IT Equipment Printing , Stationery and Books Travel & Motor Expenses T elephone Equipment Costs Repairs & Renewals Advertising Professional Fees Cleaning Costs Bank Charges & Interest Sundry Expenses Depreciation |
£ 2024 (2,007) 88,546 - 78,345 - - 150 - 12,058 - - - - - - - - - 88,546 90,553 |
£ 16,854 2023 80,612 - 54,404 - - 120 - 8,464 70 - 700 - - - - - - 80,612 63,758 |
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HELP DADAAB
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024
| £ 95,395 RECEIPT S PAYMENTS 88,546 - 6,849 DONATIONS INTEREST BANK BALANCE B/FWD CASH IN HAND B/FWD EXPENSES (PG 3) BANK BALANCE C/FWD CASH IN HAND C/FWD |
£ 90,553 4,842 - |
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| 95395 | ||
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HELP DADAAB
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024
STONEBRIDGE ACCOUNTANTS 19 CHORLEY OLD ROAD BOLTON BL1 3AD
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 31st December 2024.
We have not come across anything during our examination that gave us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:
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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 BL1 3AD
10-Jul-25
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HELP DADAAB
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| NET ASSETS FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES REPRESENTED BY: ACCUMULATED FUNDS Cash at Bank Cash in Hand Net Current Assets / (Liabilities) Loans Balance B/Fwd as at 01/01/2024 Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year Balance C/Fwd as at 31/12/2024 Fix & Fittings, Motor Vehicles, Etc…. |
£ 4,842 4,842 2024 - - 4,842 - 4,842 4,842 6,849 (2,007) |
£ 6,849 6,849 - - 6,849 - 6,849 6,849 18,315 (11,466) 2023 |
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HELP DADAAB
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024
| INCOME LESS : EXPENSES EXCESS OF INCOME/(DEFICIT) OVER EXPENDITURE Donations Other Income Donations Rent & Rates Heat & Light IT Equipment Printing , Stationery and Books Travel & Motor Expenses T elephone Equipment Costs Repairs & Renewals Advertising Professional Fees Cleaning Costs Bank Charges & Interest Sundry Expenses Depreciation |
£ 2024 (2,007) 88,546 - 78,345 - - 150 - 12,058 - - - - - - - - - 88,546 90,553 |
£ 16,854 2023 80,612 - 54,404 - - 120 - 8,464 70 - 700 - - - - - - 80,612 63,758 |
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HELP DADAAB
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024
| £ 95,395 RECEIPT S PAYMENTS 88,546 - 6,849 DONATIONS INTEREST BANK BALANCE B/FWD CASH IN HAND B/FWD EXPENSES (PG 3) BANK BALANCE C/FWD CASH IN HAND C/FWD |
£ 90,553 4,842 - |
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| 95395 | ||
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