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2021-08-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/09/2020 Period start date To 31/08/2021 Period end date

Charity name: Umoja Street Child Trust

Charity registration number: 1168734

Objectives and Activities

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SORP reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 Umoja Street Child Trust is a UK
purposes of the charity based charity which exists to
as set out in its support, fund and facilitate the
governing document work of the Umoja Boys Rescue
Centre (UBRC) in Kwale, Kenya.
The UBRC in turn exists to rescue,
rehabilitate and restore street
boys in Kenya.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Umoja exists to Rescue,
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activities in relation to Rehabilitate and Restore street
those purposes for the children in Kenya; as part of that
public benefit, in process we also care for them at
particular, the every stage, and enable the boys
activities, projects or to either access education (by
services identified in sending them to school) or we
the accounts. provide education on site.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 Absolutely. There is no doubt that
whether the trustees the work that we do is of public
have had regard to the benefit; it benefits the boys, their
guidance issued by the families and Kenyan society.
Charity Commission on
public benefit
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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social Para 1.38
investment including
program related
investment
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Umoja benefits greatly from the
Para 1.38 voluntary work performed by its
Contribution made by trustees who are vital to the
volunteers ongoing work of the charity.
Furthermore, the work, support
and generosity of our supporters is
vital to the work that we are able
to do. Without the voluntary work
and the generosity of our
supporters Umoja could not
continue to exist.
Other
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Achievements and Performance

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In the seven years of its existence
Summary of the main Umoja have rescued numerous
achievements of the boys from the dangerous life that
charity, identifying the Para 1.20 they previously had on the street.
difference the charity’s Many have been reconciled to
work has made to the their families and others have
circumstances of its been provided with a safe
beneficiaries and any environment at the Umoja Boys
wider benefits to Rescue Centre, whilst receiving
society as a whole. education, food, clothing, love and
care.
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Our objectives have consistently
been met. Children are being
Achievements against Para 1.41 rescued, rehabilitated and restored
objectives set to their families by the work of the
USRC team.
Fundraising has largely been
successful and thankfully we have
Performance of Para 1.41 always had sufficient funds to fulfil
fundraising activities our core purposes. We have had
against objectives set considerable success in organising
fundraising events, however
persuading UK donors to become
committed and regular givers
remains a challenge.
The recent COVID pandemic also
adversely affected our ability to
run fundraising events but, with
the easing of the pandemic, such
events are being restarted.
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We do not invest money. All money
raised is used to facilitate the
Investment Para 1.41 running of the UBRC.
performance against
objectives
Other
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Financial Review

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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 1.21 Full details of the financial
financial position at transactions are contained in the
the end of the period attached accounts. The total
incoming receipts for the year
were £64,120 and after deducting
payments of £64,774, the overall
year end position and net deficit of
£655.
Statement explaining Para 1.22 The charity’s reserve policy is to
the policy for holding hold sufficient funds in reserve to
reserves stating why enable the charity to operate for a
they are held period of three months if no other
funds were available.
Amount of reserves Para 1.22 -£1,749 (Overdraft)
held (on 31/08/2020)
Reasons for holding Para 1.22 The charity’s reserve policy is to
zero reserves hold sufficient funds in reserve to
enable the charity to operate for a
period of three months if no other
funds were available.
Details of fund Para 1.24 There is no financial deficit.
materially in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 We have no concerns about the
uncertainties about charity continuing as a going
the charity continuing concern.
as a going concern
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The charity’s principal Para 1.47 sources of funds (including any fundraising)

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Investment policy and money.
objectives including Para 1.46
any social investment
policy adopted
The principal risk faced by the
charity is dwindling support from
A description of the Para 1.46 our supporters. We mitigate
principal risks facing against this through good
the charity communication with our
supporters and by organising
regular events that both raise
funds, but that also enable our
supporters to reenergise their
vision for our work.
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management

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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Trust Deed
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Umoja Street Child Trust is an
constituted? unincorporated Trust.
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Potential trustees may approach
methods including the board of trustees and put
details of any themselves forward. But more
constitutional typically a Board member will
provisions e.g. election propose to the board of Trustees
to post or name of any that an approach be made to a
person or body suitable candidate. If the Board are
entitled to appoint one in agreement then the selected
or more trustees trustee will approach the person,
who will outline the role, and invite
them to attend a Trustees meeting
as an observer.
Following that meeting the Board
will discuss the skills of the
candidate and, if the majority
agree, invite the candidate to
submit a CV. The Chair of Trustees
and one other trustee will then
interview the candidate and make
a recommendation to the Board.
If the majority of Trustees approve
then the candidate will be invited
to join the Board of Trustees for a
fixed term on three years.
However they will serve a 6 month
probation when either side may
end the agreement if the
appointment is not working out.
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All trustees are encouraged to
Policies and make use of training opportunities
procedures adopted Para 1.51 provided by the Charity
for the induction and Commission and by other
training of trustees organisations. We also liaise with
other similar charities and enable
Trustees to meet trustees of those
other charities and so to learn
from them.
Our Board consists of the Director,
The charity’s the Chair of Trustees and three
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organisational other trustees at present. We are Para 1.51 structure and any always on the lookout for new wider network with trustees. which the charity works

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Umoja Street Child Trust is a UK
Relationship with any based charity which exists to
related parties Para 1.51 support, fund and facilitate the
work of the Umoja Boys Rescue
Centre (UBRC) in Kwale, Kenya.
The UBRC in turn exists to rescue,
rehabilitate and restore street boys
in Kenya.
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Umoja Street Child Trust
Other name the charity Umoja Boys
uses
Registered charity 1168734
number
Charity’s principal This is the Director’s address, where all meetings
address are held:
13 Grange Gardens
London
SE25 6DL
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
Hannah Director and 2016 to present Y
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Wickings Trustee
2 Luke Wickings Chair of Trustees 2016 to present Y
3 Sophia Mutio Trustee 2016 to present Y
4 Sarah Grier Trustee 2017 to present Y
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

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Trustee name Dates acted if not for
whole year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the None assets held in this capacity Name and objects of N/A the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of N/A arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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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) Luke Iden Wickings Position (eg Chair of Trustees Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 29.07.22

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Hannah Grace Wickings Position (eg Director Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 29.07.22

Charity Name No (if any) Umoja Street Child Trust

Receipts and payments accounts For the period Period start date Period end date To from 9/1/2020 8/31/2021

Section A Receipts and payments

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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
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A1 Receipts
Donations 48,229 5,250 - 53,479
Flight 326 - - 326
Fundraising Events 615 - - 615
Gift Aid 9,700 - - 9,700
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Sub total (Gross income for AR) 58,870 5,250 - 64,120
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total [ - ] - - -
Total receipts 58,870 5,250 - 64,120
A3 Payments
Away Days 640 - - 640
Bank Charges 202 - - 202
Building & Maintenance 4,683 - - 4,683
Celebrations 402 - - 402
Clothing 6,692 - - 6,692
Communications 2,004 - - 2,004
Electricity 494 - - 494
Exceptional Costs 936 - - 936
Flight 2,724 - - 2,724
Food 5,572 35 - 5,607
Furnishings 2,921 - - 2,921
Home Visits 1,639 - - 1,639
Hotel 1,040 - - 1,040
Medical 863 280 - 1,143
Petty Cash 3,230 - - 3,230
Rent 3,439 - - 3,439
Salaries 6,244 - - 6,244
School Costs 5,891 4,890 - 10,781
Software Licences 849 - - 849
Stationary, Books & Games 1,425 45 - 1,470
Street Work 285 - - 285
Subsistance 198 - - 198
Travel 2,508 - - 2,508
Vehicle 3,969 - - 3,969
Veterinary 676 - - 676
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Sub total 59,524 5,250 - 64,774
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Sub total - - - -
Total payments 59,524 5,250 - 64,774
Net of receipts/(payments) - 654 - - - 654
A5 Transfers between funds - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - 1,095 - - - 1,095
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Cash funds this year end - 1,749 - - - 1,749

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Unrestricted Restricted
Categories Details funds funds
B1 Cash funds Co-operative Community Bank
Total cash funds		 to nearest £
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B2 Other monetary assets Details to nearest £
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B3 Investment assets Details Fund to which
asset belongs		 Cost (optional)
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B4 Assets retained for the Details Fund to which
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Date of approval

Inde endent Examiner 5 Re ort lo the Trnstees of treet 'hlld Tr report on the a¢¢ounts for th¢ period ended 31 August 2021. Respeetive responsibilities of trustees and txamSn¢r The charity's trustCC5 are rc5ponsibl¢ for thc preparation of the account5. The charity's tTU5tees consider an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Art 2011 (the 201 l Act)) ond thal an independent examination is required. Having satisfied myself thal the charity is not subjec( ￿ audii under company law and is eligible for independeni examination, li is my responsibility to.. cxamine the aecounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 14515llbl of the 201 l Acil; and to sthtc whether particular mailers have eome to my al￿ntiOn. Basis of the indepeDdent examiner's report My examination w&8 ca￿led out in a¢eordan¢e with the General Direetion5 given by the Charity Commission. An examination in¢lude5 a review ot'the accounting Tecords kept by the charity and a comparison of the aecounis presented with those ￿cordS. li also includes consideration of any unusual iiems or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanaiions from you &5 trustCC5 concerning any such mailers. The procedures undertakcn do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and eonsequenily no opinion is giv¢n &$ to whether th¢ a￿Un(S present a'truc and fair view. and the Teport 15 limited to those matters sei out in the $tat¢ments below. Independent examiDer's $t4tement IT) conncction with my examinaiivn, no matter has cvrne to my attrntiort: which gives me re9sonable (xlls¢ to believe that, in any ma*ri81 r¢spea, Ihe requirem¢nt$ ke¢p accouniing records in aw)rdanc¢ with Section 386 arKI 387 of ihe Companie5 Act 2006" and ts) preparc accounts which accord with the accounting record5. comply with thc accounting requirements of Sections 394 and 395 of ihe Compani¢5 Act 2006 and with thc method5 and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice= Aceounling and RepDrting by Charities have no( been rnct; or (21 to which, in my opinion, attcntion should be drawn in order to enable a prop¢r understanding of ihc accounts to be rcaehcd. Jan¢t Boyce ACA 56 Allcyn Road London SE218AH 23 July 2022