Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2022 Period start date To 31/07/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Umoja Street Child Trust
Charity registration number: 1168734
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Umoja Street Child Trust is a UK based charity which exists to 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. |
| 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 |
Umoja exists to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Restore street children in Kenya; as part of that process we also care for them at every stage, and enable the boys to either access education (by sending them to school), however our main goal remains to reunite them successfully with their families. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Absolutely. There is no doubt that the work that we do is of public benefit; it benefits the former street boys, their families and Kenyan society at large. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 |
| Policy on social | Para 1.38 |
| investment including | |
| program related | |
| investment |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Umoja benefits greatly from the voluntary work performed by its trustees who are vital to the 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. |
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| 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 | In the eight and a half years of its existence, Umoja has rescued numerous boys from the dangerous life that they previously had on the street. Many have been reconciled to their families and others have been provided with a safe environment at the Umoja Boys Rescue Centre, whilst receiving education, healthcare, food, clothing, love and care. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Our objectives have consistently been met. Children are being rescued, rehabilitated and restored to their families by the work of the USRC team. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Fundraising has largely been successful and thankfully we have always had sufficient funds to fulfil our core purposes. We have had some success in organising fundraising events, however persuading UK donors to become committed and regular givers remains a challenge. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | We do not invest money. All money raised is used to facilitate the running of the UBRC. |
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 | 1.21 Full details of the financial transactions are contained in the attached accounts. The total incoming receipts for the year were £59,183 and after deducting payments of £63,487, the overall year end position and net deficit of-£4,304 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity’s reserve policy is to hold sufficient funds in reserve to enable the charity to operate for a period of three months if no other funds were available. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity’s reserve policy is to 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 materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Our deficit is not something we are pleased with and it largely due to the rising cost of living in Kenya as well as the UK. We have since been able to developmorefinancial resilience. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We have no concerns about the charity continuing as a going concern. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Our principle sources of funding are our supporters. They raise money for Umoja in two main ways. 1. By organising fundraising events. 2. By supporters committing themselves to regular committed giving and one-off donations. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | As stated above we do not invest money. |
| Para 1.46 | The principal risk faced by the charity is dwindling support from our supporters. We mitigate against this through good communication withoursupporters and |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
by organising regular events that both raise funds, but that also enable our supporters to reenergise their vision for our work. |
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| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Umoja Street Child Trust is an unincorporated Trust. |
| 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 | Potential trustees may approach the board of trustees and put themselves forward. But more typically a Board member will propose to the board of Trustees that an approach be made to a suitable candidate. If the Board are in agreement then the selected 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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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | All trustees are encouraged to make use of training opportunities provided by the Charity Commission and by other organisations. We also liaise with other similar charities and enable Trustees to meet trustees of those other charities and so to learn from them. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Our Board consists of the Director, the Chair of Trustees and two other trustees at present. We are always on the lookout for new trustees. |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Umoja Street Child Trust is a UK based charity which exists to 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. |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Umoja Street Child Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses |
Umoja Boys |
| Registered charity number | 1168734 |
| Charity’s principal address | 278 Hook Road Chessington KT9 1PF |
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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| Hannah Wickings | Director and Trustee |
2016 to present | Y | |
| Luke Wickings | Chair of Trustees | 2016 topresent | Y | |
| Sophia Mutio | Trustee | 2016 topresent | Y | |
| Sarah Grier | Trustee | 2017 topresent | Y | |
– 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
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements N/A for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
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
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) ~~a~~ Full name(s) Luke Iden Wickings ~~a~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Trustees Chair, etc) ~~ee ee~~ Date 08.06.24 ~~|~~
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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 ~~a~~ Position (eg Secretary, Director Chair, etc) ~~es ee~~ Date 08.06.24 ~~|~~
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALE5 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe perio from To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds loth• rth1re•t Endowment lund5 tothè nreSt£ Restricted lunds Total funds Last year to1 noJr¢8t£ lothe noarost£ to th¢ Mar1 £ A1 Re¢elpl$ DonabDn5 49,344 2.958 9.019 ,J63 2,958 6,880 54,479 870 6,002 EvÈnis GiftA Sub total(Gross income forARJ A2 Asset and Investment sales. l$ee tabltl. 59.183 9.019 68.202 61,951 Sub total Total rnceipts 59.183 9.019 68.202 81,951 A3Pa mtnts Away Days B&nk Charges Building & Malrtt•n8h¢e ¢&lèbrAons Cknthin9 c0mmunlcaiis Electrloty Enienalnmenl Exceptional Costs Food & Hygiene Fumi8hing¥ 8 El141$ Horhs Viylty Land & Acoui9ilKYI LeAvers Supp 419 419 26ty $,437 724 3,678 109 1,971 273 13 50$ 3,490 2,202 2,072 1,1163 780 360 25 4,•78 S.$J7 724 3.678 1.971 273 143 2.010 970 26.060 323 2,010 970 26,460 323 790 142 387 1,402 1,1J8 Z,740 3,98 ,471 ID,e6S 404 040 588 Ovicial Documenis Peiiy Cash Rent SgLgn88 Schwl Cost$ SeK-Sustainabllity Pml*c Soltware Liceneès 1,45B 2,387 4.916 9,093 918 886 175 718 2.317 4.$1¢ 918 175 716 sialionery, Books & GBm05 Slreei Woik Travel V8hi(ae Vutarinary Flights and Hotol Fundraising EYÈniS Subslstance 217 1.U99 3,064 B73 2,e8S 276 520 59,794 990 158 49ty 158 49¢ Sub total 65,487 919 72,506 A4 A55et and investment pur¢ha$e$, $ee tsble Sub total Total payments 63.487 9.019 72,506 59,794 Net of reGeiptsl(paymentsJ A5 Transfers between lunds A6 Cash funds last yèar èn Cash fvnds thls y•ar•nd . 4.304 2,157 407 3,897 407 3.897 1,750 407 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 2910512024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest£ Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest£ Categorles Details to theare4t£ 81 Cash funds 3.897 Total cash funds 3.897 x(wsll Unrestricted fund5 Restricted fund5 Endowment fund5 to ng•r•6t£ D¢i¥il$ to nD•r••t£ -" Z4#4 Cu¢Mnt v41v• onal Details ¢ot loptlonlll B3 Inv•8tm•nt a88•t8 Fund iowhlch•bMt b•lon Cun•nt Y41 ilonJl Detalls Co•t loptlon411 84 Assels rotaSned for th• charity's own use Futhd ltswhh AMoUt du• Whn du• onal Detalls 85 LSabSlltl•s Signad by one or Iwo trusts88 behaw of all the Irusietr¥ S¥Jnatur8 Prinl Nam8 Date of approval CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 2910512024
Inde endent Examiner's Re ort to the Trustees of Umo a Street Child Trus1 I report on the accounts for Ihc period ended 31 August 2023. Respective responsibilities of trustees gnd ex¥miner The charity's twstees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's tntee5 considcr that an audit is not rcquired for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Chariti¢s Act 201 (th¢ 2011 Act}) and thal an independent examination is required. Having satisfied myself ihat the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is ¢ligible for independent examination. it is my responsibility to- examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by ihe Charity Cotnmission (under Section 145(5Kb) of the 2011 Act). and to stale whethcr particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the Genernl Directions given by the Charity Commi55ion. An exaniination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes ¢onsideTation of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking exp13nalions from you as trnstees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do noi Provide all the evidence that would be required in an audiL and consequently no opinion is given to wheiher the accounts present a 'Irue and fair view, and Ih¢ report is limited io those matters set out in ihe statements below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my exaTninaiion. no matter has come to my attention: ( l ) which gives me reasonable cause io believe thaL in any matrrial respect. the requireTnenis 10 keep accounting records in accordance wilh Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006,. and to prcpare accounts which accord with the accounting records. comply with the accounting requirements of Scciions 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with thc mcthods and principles of ihe Statement of R¢commcnded Practice.. Accowiling and Reporting by Charities have not been met. or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in Order to enable a proper undersianding of the accounts lo be reached. Janet Boyce ACA 56 Alleyn Road London SE218AH 29 May 2024