i CHARITY COMMISSION ..J FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2022 Charity name: Well4eing (Sri Lanka) Charity registration number: 1169468 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Para 1.17 Al The prevention or relief of poverty and the preservation and protection of health particularly Ihrough the improvement of water suppSies and sanitation in Sri Lanka B) To develop the capacity and skills ol the members of the socially and economically disadvarrtaged LX)mmunty of Sri Lanka in such a way that they are better able to identify. and help meet, their needs and to arlici ate more full in socie In the past years the primary task ol the Charity has been to provide wells for families who were displaced by the war between Government fOr￿S and the Tamil Tigers Many of these families found themselves wtthout a breadwinner through death or disabilty. Many were re-settled in the Wanni area of northem Sri Lanka, in rudimentary housing but without water supplies. these families we try to help. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular the activities, projecls or Se￿1￿$ identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 aTrJ 1.19 Most wells are built from scratch. but in some cases, we repair or secure a well which has been dug but not reinforced or without safety barriers, leaving them as serious hazards to both children and livestock. Families are selected non- discriminatory manner. Those families who are most in need. invariably where the main breadwinner was maimed or killed during the civil war are reviewed with the input of District Council staff, local church representatives and wmmunity leaders to pla￿ them in priority order. As well as for personal use, the supply of fresh water can be utilised for irrigating smallholdings producing fruit and vegetables for personal consumpts.on and for sale in locai markets. This pr(￿esS builds self-respect among families who have had to rely purely on charty to survrve Sin￿ the end of the civil war. Our consistent support and oversighi of this project over many years has given others the cOnf[den￿ to add their support. This has led to significant donations being made direct to the project team in Sii Lanka. The number of wells quoted in this report are a result of total funds Irom all sources donated to the Sri Lankan project team for the construction of wells. During the year Well- Being has diversified its activities to support poverty reduction projects in other areas of Sri Lanka in addition the to the activities in the Northern Provin￿. Well-Being financially supported the Methodist Church Sri Lanka with their programme titled, "The Samaritan Journe¢'. The Methodist Church in Sri Lanka through, "The Samarttan Journe programme provided relief to the most severely afferted families including: l. Provision of some basic food requirements and medicines. 2. Improve the educational facilities for students. 3. Support vegetables home cultivation Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 In planning our activities for the Charity's seventh year of operation, the Trustees have given careful consideration to the guidan￿ on publÉc benetitfrom the Charities Commission. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant ab(￿. SORP refewce The charity has not made any grants in the past. However, Trustees have discussed the need lor Well Being activtties being extended beyond construction of water wells and make grants to other activities to alleviate poverty and create sustainable liveliho(xJs. Para 1a8 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 The Trustees have discussed that in the forthcoming years, Well Being should encourage and provide financial support to projects that will: Policy on social investrnent including prograrn related invesknent 1. Enable food production by Ic￿1 communities lo confrontfood poverty by production of ri￿ and vegetables. 2. Providing basic santtation lacilities to lamilies in plantation areas The charity has no paid empk)yees. The chartty rdises funds from the Trustees, and their friends and cx)ntarts. All work in raising funds is undertaken by the Trustees acting in voluntary capacities. The Trustees administer the Charity here in the UK. Para 1J8 Contribution made by volunteers For well construction activities managerial control is provided through a local supervisor who is fomally employed by Oru Paanai (a sister charity) at no charge. In this case all funds provided by Well Being-SL are spent on the provision of materials and, where ne￿Ssary. local construction labour and design expertise. Regular visits are made to Sri Lanka at the Trustees. own expense, oversee operations and ensure that the selection of families and communities for the allocation of funds is proceeding tairly and entirely deterrnined by the extent of families, needs. Other Achievements and Performance DurFng 202112022 the Charity raised £41918 from its friends and supporters. An increase in the financial contribution from Well-Being's sister chanty Oru Paanai (Water) made direct to the Srr Lanka operation, meant that Iwenty seven wells were LJ)nstructed over the year in question. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, idenb'fying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstsnces of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 120 From tts inception to the end of 2021-2022, the Chartty has raised over £100.000 from its supporters in the United Kingdom and has provided a total of 153 wells {a further 31 wells were provided before the Charity was established, through a 'Pilot' project). This has resulted in a growing number of families who can live without fear of hunger and disease, with the wells providing domestic supplies, the irrigation of crops for f(x)d and for sale, and improved hygiene. Widespread conversations take place with those families who have benefited from Ihe proVis￿n of wells. to ensure that work is meeting good stsndards and fulfilling the Charity's objectives of securing families, fijtures at minimum cost. Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 121 The Chartty's strategy has always been to ensure that funds are not accumulated here in the UK. but rather sent to Sri Lanka where they can be used for immediale well construction. dependent on the time of year. By Ihe end of the Charity's finanaal year. 30 September 2022. the bank account balan￿ was just £ 1432 which was available for well constructs'on early in 2023. The Charity's objective has always been not to commit to building wells until the fvnds have been raised, and then to build as many wells as possible in Sri Lanka's dry season. remains. Only small residual reserves are held in the UK. apart from over the winter months when sums raised are held he￿ pending the dry construction riod. NIA See above Statement explaining the policy for holding resetves stating why they are held P￿3 122 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about Ihe charity continuing as a going concem Para 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 NIA Additional Infomiation (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about: Individual members of the public supporting the fund-raising acttvities and responding to the appeals made by the charity. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 NIA Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 COVID-19 restricted fundraising opportunities in the UK in 2020121, but fresh initiatives have been identified and implemenled in 2021. These initiatives were successfully continued in 2022 and increased fundraising above the level of revious ears. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Paa1A6 Other Structure, Govemance and Management Description of Charivs trusts= Type of governing document Para 125 Constitution How is the charity constituted? Pwa 125 The charity is a Charitsble Incorporated OrganisatK)n (CIO). Trustee selection methods including details of any conslitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entilled to appoint one or more trustees Pwa 1.25 Trustees have been selected through discussion and consensus among the existing Tnjstees. Additional infonnation (optional) You ma chijose to indude further statements where relevant abouL' NIA Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Pa3 1.51 The ChariV structure is very simple here in the UK, with a team of Trustees worf(ing voluntarily to undertake financial oversight. Co-ordinate activities with the Sri Lankan operation, and identity fundraising opporttjnib'es. The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works P￿8 1.51 The Charity has a common interest with Oru Paanai, a charity which raises funds for the relief of tM)verty in Sri Lanka. and wÉth whom we share a Trustee. Oru Paanai {Water) undertook the pilot project that conVin￿d the Trustees of Well-Being (Sll Lanka) that there was a desperate need to improve water supplies to the population in the Wanni area in northem Sri Lanka and detemiined to set up the charity and raise funds here to take this project fo￿ard. The ￿ charities share the use of staff reSoU￿S in Sri Lanka, and Oru Paanai also contributes funds to this enterprise. Relationship with any related parties Pwa 1.51 other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the cha uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal add￿sS Well-Bein Sri Lanka 1169468 1, Andrew Court 68, Wickham Road Beckenham Kent BR3 6RG Names of the chartty trustees who manage the charity Trustee name (IFfice Irf any) Name of person lor bodyl entiued int trustee ifan ear Mr Bala Gnanapragasam Dr Daniel Muthuveloe Mr Melvyn Sears Mr Raj Pragasam Dr Paul R David Secretary Treasurer Chair orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re rtwasa rov Director name Name of trustees holding litle to property belonging to the charity Trust•e name Dates acted if not for Ywhole Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects. NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non4isclosure of ke rsonnel detsils NIA Other o tional infomiation Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Stgngd on behalf of the charlty's trustee5 Slgnaturels) | Full namelsl | Paul Raiasingham David Position (eg Secretary. | Chair Chair, etc) Seals | Treasurer Date 20 Juty 2023 WELL-BEING (SRI LANKA) Charity Registration Number: 1169468 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022 |||2021/22|2020/2021| |---|---|---|---| ||Notes|£|£| |Income from:|||| |General donatons|1
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|15160| |Grant (Oru Paanai)||15000|7500| |Ring-fenced donatons||6295|0| |On-line fund raising||1029|1451| |Total income||41918|24111| |Expenditure on:|||| |Costs of raising funds (web site)||86|86| |Charitable ops. (all xfers to SL)|2
|35007|24300| |Methodist Church of Sri Lanka|3
|7657|0| |Miscellaneous (bank charges)||246|85| |Total expenditure||42996|24471| |Net movement in funds||(1078)|(360)| |Reconciliaton of funds:|||| |Total funds brought forward||2511|2871| |Total funds carried forward||1433|2511| All activities relate to continuing operations. ## WELL-BEING (SRI LANKA) ## Charity Registration Number: 1169468 ## BALANCE SHEET AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2022 |Notes
|2022|2021| |---|---|---| ||£|£| |Current assets
|1432|2511| |Debtors|0|0| |Cash at bank and in hand
|1432|2511| |Current liabilites||| |Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year|0|0| |Net current (liabilites)/assets
|1432|2511| |Total assets less current liabilites
|1432|2511| |Creditors: Amounts falling due afer one year|-|-| |Net assets
|1432|2511| Notes for 2021/2022: - 1 Including gift aid for ring fenced donations. - 2 Sum of all transfers to Oru Paanai (Sri Lanka) plus Anusha’s gratuity - 3 All payments to Methodist Church including predicted gift aid reclaimable on ring-fenced donations Examiner's unqualified report (for a non-company charity preparing accruals accounts) with a gross income of £250,000 or less in the relevant financial year Independent examiner's report to the trustees of WELL -BEING {SRI LANKA) Trust I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the WELL -BEING (SRI LANKA) Trust for the year ended 30 September 2022. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charty Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent exambner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l . Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section130 of the Act: or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records.. or 3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requiremenl that the accounts give a'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper undersknding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: ,ty Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): Address: IL8 LR¥4L, (￿re￿, ns Date: ￿ 14