2025-01-28-accounts - Reaching Out Community Fellowship

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 29/JANUARY 2024 Period start date To Period end date 30/JANUARY 2025

Charity name: Reaching Out Community Fellowship

Charity registration number: 1170765

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document		The objects of Reaching Out Community Fellowship are such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees mayfrom time to time determine.
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	• Group members meet every last Sunday of the month discussing missions’ projects and planning strategies to grow and achieving Charitable expectations. • Rocf Fellowships organise and hold productive seminars including inviting specialists to talk on specific subject matters that can benefit members, for example, financial awareness, budgeting, Christian living, etc. • We encourage goodwill by helping and giving financial support to group members in times of need or loss of a close relation. • We organise Fundraising activities and events to support upcoming missions projects the group embarked upon. • We organised excursions, summer outings, and seasonal activities, such as breakfast meetings, dinner and Christmas party and invite our community people to share with them. • We foster a good community spirit and reduce loneliness by visiting people in care homes, hospitals, prisons and help the less fortunate in our societies/Neighbourhoods.

• We regularly carry out charitable activities in our local communities including making donations to our foodbanks, clothing banks, and other charitable organisations. Statement confirming Para 1.18 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit

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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

LAST YEAR PROJECT UGANDA 2022. Project term “ SUPPORT KAMATARISI PRIMARY SCHOOL” by renovating a classroom building, Erected toilet facilities and providing them with recreational equipments. PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT 2023. ROCF visits WEIJA Leprosarium in Ghana. We successfully donated a number	SORP reference	We also donated a selecton of food items and clothes to two inspired Orphanages in Ghana: The Royal Seed Home in Kasoa and Rising Star Orphanage in Dodowa. ROCF Charity has also provided funding support to a Primary School in Ghana and helped to improve the lifestyle of 2 children who have sufered from a disadvantaged household due to a change in their fnancial wellbeing. Over the last 2 period, We donated and erected a Clean Borehole Water for an entre Communityvillage called Aboah in

of medicines, blood pressure monitors, cleaning detergents, food stuffs and many more items to support the hospices.

PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT 2024.

ROCF visited NSAWAM PRISONS in Ghana. We donated Substantial amounts of food items, Sanitation materials and also contribute about 1,000 building blocks towards their health care facilities project.

the Eastern Region, Ghana. Were	the Eastern Region, Ghana. Were	the Eastern Region, Ghana. Were	clean	clean
water reaching out over 380 people				in that
community.
We also donated Educatonal and			Essental
Materials to		a Village Primary School called
Asitey Presbyterian School in MANYA KROBO Municipality in Ghana and over					198
children benefted. This was recorded as one the successful Missions project we did.
Last 2 years around the Covid-19 pandemic situatons , we donated an essental items such as Veronica buckets Bowls and stools, Hand Sanitsers , Antseptc Soups and Hand paper Towels to an entre General Teaching Hospital in Koforidua, eastern
region of Ghana. This was estmated to
beneft over		500 visitors in the hospital
including the Doctors, Nurses, Patents					and
many others.
We have Successfully Donated			to the
AKROPONG School of Blind in			Ghana.
ROCF Charityembarked upon this
Project term “ HELP AKROPONG
SCHOOL OF BLIND” to mitigate				their
present	needs and challenges.		In view
of this, our organisation supply an
essential equipment and material to
support	the	institutions. We therefore
gave 10	Laptops with Assistive
Software packages to help those				who
are having problems and difficulties
using the Perkins Braillewriter and hand
frames to enhance their learning.
We also included 2000, Braille			sheets –
this is two types the A4 Size which is
used by	the hand frames and Perkins
Braillers
5,000 Continues Braille Papers – which
are use	by the embosser, specifically to
prepare	test books and examination
materials for the students.
Packages of Hand frames Stylus
Lawnmowers – this is to help the
school to keep their environment				clean
at all times.
Essential items and food stuffs			to

supplement what the government provides the school. It was a great Mission for us to put a smile on the face of the Children. Para 1.20

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Achievements against objectives set PROJECTS EVALUATION Through our projects our community have expressed that they feel that there is an increase in the wellness of the community as a result of the projects by Reaching Out Community Fellowship and are appreciative. Our volunteers have fed back that they feel well supported, and they have enjoyed the volunteering experience, and have benefitted themselves through improved confidence, skills, employability, and they have felt they are part of a community with a strong sense of belonging and supporting each other. PROJECT IMPROVEMENT Going forward, we are	Para 1.41	ROCF END PROJECTS REPORT COMMUNITY REACH PROJECT This project has been focused on working with families, individuals and the youth in the borough of Enfield and Waltham Cross to help them with any household and personal issues as a result of the pandemic. We recruited a Volunteer Manager in order to further develop our projects and support our volunteers. She has been aided with training through one to one sessions, and a platform which contains training sessions and resources which have also been shared with our volunteers. THE DIFFERENCE OUR PROJECT HAS MADE. One thing our volunteers supported with is a number of individuals sleeping rough in our community. We went to supply them with food, bedding and first aid. We have also attempted to support their needs related to their mental stability such as support with their addictions. We then signposted them to local organisations such as rehousing organisations so they would have a roof over their heads.

planning to develop and improve our projects in order to positively impact our community further. We have identified and recognised physical health challenges some of the youth are experiencing and in response to this situation, we are planning to organise more activities, projects where the youth in the community can get supported by organising, cycling events, table tennis club and gym membership to help the youth against their mental health issues which certainly will boosts their confidence as well as feeling good by themselves.		*Testimonies*: Beneficiary’s It’s a difficult life being homeless. I’ve been sitting near the bus station for over 1 years and up to now only one group of people actually tried to help me get my life back. [ROCF] helped me with my alcohol addiction which is what led me onto the streets in the first place, and gave me food, Beddings and a support for getting a place to stay. For that I feel excited to get myself back on track and do better as a person. We recognised the needs of the youth within our community were high as a result of covid, and therefore needed support in a number of areas. Covid was causing anxiety, confusion, isolation, and and a decline in their mental health. We organised a Zoom Community Reach Youth Programme in order to address such needs. Our guest speaker Patricia Obichukwu is a youth mental health specialist, and was able to address the audience with questions on what the youth were going through, what their challenges were. Through their answers she was able to give advice and coping strategies through activities and examples. We produced a flyer and put the meeting on social media in order to attract the youth in our community to this session. This was attended by 15 youth and 4 parents, and the feedback was very positive; those who attended were very grateful to us for putting on the session. *Feedback: From DS* There was a talk about our future aspirations and what are main goals are for the future. This program really helped me with where I should keep my head at in terms of what to do and think whilst focusing on my journey towards my final goal and how I should understand the obstacles that I might have to face on the way. For example, we talked about how important school is and how how to act as a youth to society. We learnt about how we need to consider our mental well being as it is vital for the output of out daily lives. It was incredibly helpful and really benefited me as a youth to acknowledge how to spend each day and what to prioritise in order to reach the goal we all aim for. Resulting from this, I also learnt how to keep away from temptations and procrastination, I understood how important

it is to prioritise my time over unnecessary wants, which has made a huge impact , especially for my school work. Following this session our Volunteer Manager organised a number of one to one sessions with 8 of the youth in our community who were struggling with different issues, many of these Covid related. These sessions addressed such issues as transition to university, low school attendance and attainment, anxiety through the unknown of Covid, lack of inspiration and low self esteem, lack of equipment needed in order to support their education. Through these sessions our volunteers were able to address these issues and support their needs. As a result we have:• Supported a 6th form student with equipment needed in order to transition to university • Encouraged a student and supported them with counselling as a result of their lack of motivation and discouragement of their worth. Through support he became more positive about his future and selfimage, and more engaged with school. • Supported one student in his decision of what subjects to study at A Levels: We were able to advise him and support him in making the right choices for his future, taking account for his enjoyment and what he plans to do post education. • Supported with the challenges and fears some students had by discussing them and developing coping strategies where needed. Our volunteers were well supported with the resources we had access to via the training platform. Feedback : From one of our volunteer; The sessions and materials are all very informative and it has helped me settle in as a volunteer superbly. When I first joined as a volunteer, I was confused as to what I could do to do my part in this organisation. The platform gave me the chance to inform myself of all the plans, methods and strategies that were put in place to help others. One thing I’d say could be an improvement is if we were able to have a place to post ideas in order to have a more collaborative feel, but I think the knowledge

		and support to be attained is good. We have also worked with our local foodbank who provided us with a list of items which are needed. Our members use this as a reference and give generous donations which are collected and taken to The foodbanks
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the Para 1.22 policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 reserves Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 deficit Explanation of any Para 1.23 uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	1. Rocf Charity’s principal sources of funds is members making a minimum of £10 monthly Contributon towards our mission projects. 2. A Welfare Contributon of £20 towards members support as when the needs arises. 3. ROCF Organise Fundraising Events to Raise Money for all our Plan Project’s. 4. Grants bidding towards planning project herein uk and Africa
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

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Consttuton
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Associaton
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	Elected by Board of trustees and core leaders

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	Organisational Structure Samuel Twum President (Trustee) Adeline Osei Vice Present Safoa Bamfo Secretary Janet Attah Treasurer (Trustee) Samantha Yeboah Organiser Tina Anderson Safeguarding Officer (Trustee) The charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity. The trustees give their time freely and receive no payment or other financial benefits. The trustees meet as and when needed and are responsible for all decisions taken in relation to running the charity missions and activities. Trustee member can chair the Trustees Meetings taking into consideration skills that each trustee member can bring to the

meeting regarding the Agenda. To assist in the smooth running of the charity the trustees have set up Core leaders that help them oversee certain aspects of the charity’s work; and report back with their recommendations to the full meeting of the trustees. The Trustee and the Core Leaders and Fellow Members meet once a month to deliberate issues arising within group Meetings. The President chairs the monthly Meeting, the Vice President Chair meeting in absence of President. The Organising Committee: They are responsible for the organisation of all activities; internally or externally. Welfare Committee: They are responsible for the Welfare of the members of the Charity. Safeguarding Officers: They are responsible for ensuring the Safety and Wellbeing of our Children and Youth within the group. Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees . The existing trustees are responsible for the recruitment of new trustees but in so doing the trustees seek the views and recommendations of the core leaders. The trustees believe this approach ensures that new trustees are respected and trustworthy fellows. In selecting new trustees, we ensure to identify people who regularly attend meetings, events and functions organised by the charity and are willing to volunteer to help in our broader community works. Potential trustees are invited to attend trustees’ meetings as observers and are given more details of the charity’s aims and activities and, if all agree, they are then proposed as new trustees at the subsequent trustees’ meeting. This process allows due consideration of the person's eligibility, personal competence, specialist knowledge and skills. During the Annual General Meeting, a members of the trustees can retired and new trustee member added.

		Risk management The trustees are satisfied that systems are in place, or arrangements are in hand, to manage the risks that have been identified. Insurance cover is in place where needed DBS checks will be carried out from time to time.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Reaching Out Community Fellowship
Other name the charity uses	Rocf Charity UK
Registered charity number	1170765
Charity’s principal address	2 Butlers Court, Trinity Lane Waltham Cross EN8 7EG

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Sam Twum	President	Still in office
Janet Attah	Treasurer	Still in office
Tina Anderson	SafeguardingOfficer	Still in office

– 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 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

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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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) Mr. Sam Twum ~~ee~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 20/9/25 ~~fF~~

		Reaching Out Community Fellowship	Reaching Out Community Fellowship			No (if any)
		Receipts andpayments accounts					CC16a
	For the period from ~~ee~~		29 JAN. 2024 ~~ee~~	To	30 JAN. 2025 ~~ee~~
Section A Receipts and payments
		Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Endowment funds		Total funds	Last year
		to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Cash Fund for Lastyear		£1,357.00	-	-	-	1,357	£2,087.00
ROCF Members Dues		£3,590.00	-	-	-	3,590	£2,550.00
Welfare Contributions		£4,750.00	-	-	-	4,750	£3,005.00
FundraisingDonations		£3,950.00	-	-	-	3,950	£3,130.00
Gift Aids		£6,007.50		-	-	6,008	£5,885.00
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		19,655	-	-	-	19,655	16,657
- - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 19,655 - - 19,655 16,657 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). ~~=———~~
A3 Payments
Total Payments b/f from 31/12/23		-	-	-	-	-	15,300
Uk Members Welfare Support		£4,650.00	-	-	-	4,650
Administration & General Exp.		£1,320.00	-	-	-	1,320
Ghana NSAWAM Prisons		£6,800.00	-	-	-	6,800
UK Project Cost		£2,710.00	-	-	-	2,710
Other Benevolence Support		£2,500.00	-	-	-	2,500
		-	-	-	-	-	-
		-	-	-	-	-	-
		-	-	-	-	-	-
		17,980	-	-	-	17,980	15,300
- - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 17,980 - - 17,980 15,300 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) ~~=——=~~
Net of receipts/(payments) 1,675 - - 1,675 1,357 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - - Cash funds this year end 1,675 - - 1,675 1,357 ~~===>=>~~

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
	Unrestricted Restricted	Endowment
Categories	Details funds funds	funds
	to nearest £ to nearest £	to nearest £
B1 Cash funds	Cash fund B/F 1,675 - - - - - - - - 1,675 - - OK OK OK *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Unrestricted Restricted Endowment ~~<===~~
	funds funds	funds
	Details to nearest £ to nearest £	to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets	- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~~=—===~~
	Details Cost (optional) Fund to which asset belongs	Current value (optional)
B3 Investment assets	- - - - - - - - - - ~~===~~
	Details Cost (optional) Fund to which asset belongs	Current value (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use	- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~~a~~
	Fund to which Amount due	When due
	Details liability relates (optional)	(optional)
B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees	- - - - - Signature Print Name Samuel Twum 1/1/2025 Date of approval ~~a~~