## **RESOURCE UGANDA Report of the trustees for the year ending 31st December 2024** 

The trustees of Resource Uganda present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024 and confirm they comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 and with the charity’s constitution. 

Resource Uganda is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales, no.1170995. 

Registered address: 22 Easby Close, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0RX Names of trustees: 

Benjamin Peter Gordon Daniel James Hoyle Christopher Matthew Toller Philpot Anna Elizabeth Hogan 

## **CHARITY STRUCTURE** 

Resource Uganda is formed of a core group of dedicated volunteers who believe passionately in the aims and the values of the organisation (outlined below). This group meets quarterly, often remotely, and remains in contact on an ongoing basis. During these meetings, the volunteers discuss charity priorities and activities, fundraising opportunities and finances. This approach allows for strong interactions with Ugandan partners and ensures that any decisions that are made regarding the management of the charity are informed by the views of those most committed to the mission of Resource Uganda. A General Meeting is held annually to develop the core mission and strategy of the charity, as well as undertaking regular business. 

The from who with and 

charity trustees are selected individuals are involved the charity have 

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demonstrated a commitment to the aims and vision of Resource Uganda. This ensures that those acting as trustees will be suitably involved in the work of the charity. In addition to this, trustees are also selected with due regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for effective administration of the charity. 

## **OUR AIMS** 

Resource Uganda is based on the belief that the local church has the power to change the world. Our aim is to resource the church to do more, and to have an even greater impact. The objects of Resource Uganda are: 

- To advance the Christian religion in Uganda for the benefit of the public through providing grants to local NGOs, principally Ministry Resourcing International, enabling the organisations to provide Christian Bibles and resources to local churches, provide training on leadership and governance to churches, and setting up mutually reinforcing partnerships with these churches. 

- To relieve poverty among women, men and children in Uganda through providing grants to local NGOs, principally Ministry Resourcing International, enabling the organisations to provide or assist in the provision of education, training and healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to combat inequality and enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient. 

## **OUR VALUES** 

All of Resource Uganda’s activities are guided by our values: 

## _God-centred_ 

First and foremost we are God-centred. God is the reason we do what we do and He breathes purpose and direction to everything we do. 

## _Sustainable_ 

We want to build things that will stand the test of time, which will bear fruit into the future. We’ll always support and develop local leaders who will be there when we can't be. 

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## _Compassionate_ 

We love and care for all people. All our projects are designed to serve the neediest with the help they so desperately need. 

## _Local church_ 

We believe the local church is the hope of the world and God’s plan A. We will always forge strategic partnerships with local churches. 

## _Transparent_ 

We are committed to being a good steward of our donors’ money and making sure every pound goes to where it’s needed the most. 

## **ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS** 

There have been a lot of encouraging developments over 2024, made possible by the generosity of our donors and a huge amount of hard work from the team in Uganda. These include: 

- Our **Children’s  Ministry  ‘CANA  club’** exists  to  support  the  spiritual,  mental  and physical wellbeing of underprivileged children in the Kisenyi area. In 2024 **CANA Club** saw a 53% increase in the children’s attendance for the Saturday weekly program. This has been attributed to consistently carrying out planned activities but more so due to the weekly meal and scholastic support given. We have distributed over 135 dozen of exercise books, over 260 packets of pencils. 

- We  were  also  able  to  register  CANA  Club  as  a  Community  Based  Organization. Community involvement in the program has increased. Our local chairman for the village is the secretary of the Parents Committee and the CBO and this gives us a good standing to mobilize resources from both local and international sources. 

- _Christine (left) and Shamim (right) completed their Primary seven in 2024 and performed_ 

_well. They knew their guardians would not afford to take them further for secondary education as they had no source of income. Christine_ 

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_and Shamim approached CANA Club and shared with us their desire to go to school so they can improve their families living conditions. They did not want to be like some of their friends who had dropped out of school and were currently doing casual jobs in the factories around Kisenyi._ 

_CANA Club was able to get bursaries for them to go to secondary school. Christine wants to become a nurse and Shamim a doctor. in future. They are both settled in school and doing well in S.1._ 

- **Mukisa  Women’s  Group** in  Kisenyi has  gone  from  strength  to  strength! 

   - From making paper jewelry, the women in Mukisa Women’s Group have grown both in numbers and in abilities. With over 60 fully subscribed members who can produce liquid soap, body jelly, sew dresses and trousers, bake and sell mandazi as well as braid and style hair, Mukisa Women’s Group has had a visible impact in the community. 2 out of 10 businesses in Kisenyi and Degeya are owned by a group member. 

- At the end of 2024, the group had saved Ugx 26,075,100= (£5,500!). From this savings pool, members access loans at a low interest rate (4%). Nyadoi, Annet Babirye, Aisha, Salma, Grace and many others have acquired pieces of land and constructed houses, their living conditions are much better than before and they can also afford to take their children to school. 

● In December 2024, over 50 members gathered to celebrate the end of year, share a meal, dance and exchange gifts. This activity strengthened bonds and also created a sense of fulfillment for the  women. They were also  able  to make  goals for 2025 and —— APC aa i strategize on how to achieve them. ● **TEC (Transformed** people  both 

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with practical skills but also spiritual foundations and a strong peer network around them. The year 2024 saw TEC Youths share their faith journey with the community around Tender  Mercy  Church,  Kyegegwa.  This  community  is  dominated  by  followers  of Owobusobozi Bisaka who believe that their leader is God himself. Owobusobozi is a title that means Almighty God in Runyoro. For 3 days, 100 TEC youths from 8 churches engaged in door to door preaching and football evangelism. After the football match which the TEC Youths’ team won, 13 youths accepted Christ as their savior. Football evangelism continues to be the main attraction for the youths. 

- _Jonathan (in striped white shirt) is one  of  the  over  100  youths  that participated in the TEC Youth Retreats  in  2024.  He  is  also  a_ iS 

- _member of the committee steering the  TEC  Youths.  He  is  a  gifted_ y/ _young man, can play the guitar very well, loves dancing and playing football.  TEC  Youth  Retreats  has provided an  avenue  for him to practice and train other young people in these and other skills he possesses. He has also connected us to his church in Nabutta, Seeta which we are working with to spread the gospel of Christ._ 

- **New Life Church Income Generating Skills:** One of the goals for New Life Church is to equip people with income generating skills. 

- In 2024, New Life Church Pastor’s wives from upcountry churches traveled to Seeta where they learnt to make mandazi, donuts, chapati, liquid soap, body jelly and also how to start a savings and credit scheme. 8 ladies from New Life Churches (Western) were among the 23 ladies that attended the intense 4-day program. We are seeing results. 

● Adeline, a wife expand her small business of selling shoes and kitenge, to include selling mandazi and chapati. With this extra 

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income, she has constructed a shelter where children meet weekly for their Sunday service. 

- Charity from New Life Church, Rwenkurijo started a business of selling second hand clothes.  In  August  2024,  Charity  got  a  severe  abdomen  infection  that  required specialized  treatment.  From  the  savings  she  had  been  making  with  her  group, Rwenkurijo Development Association, Charity was able to get better treatment from the nearby private hospital. Her health has improved greatly and she is now back to her business and family. 

- **Local  Mentorship:** We are a small charity and believe  in the power  of individual relationships. Richard our Uganda Director has contributed to personal and professional development of several people in our community. We share 3 stories in this report. 

- _Emma was a youth leader at New life Church. He was dating Elizabeth but was struggling with how to formalize their relationship into a marriage. Richard had noticed Emma’s love for Jesus, his commitment to church and his desire to lead others. He supported Emma to get a job so he could earn a regular income. Last year Emma wedded Elizabeth in a very colorful  church  wedding.  Emma  was  also promoted at his work place and is earning a higher income to support him and his beautiful bride._ 

- _Joan  joined Newlife Church at a time she had escaped from home and school and eloped with a boda boda (motorcycle) rider. She was 19 years then. Life was very difficult for her and her small family but she kept in close contact with Richard who encouraged her to stay focused and serve the Lord. Last year, Richard supported Joan to introduce Geoffrey to her family and formalize their relationship into a holy matrimony._ 

_It was a great celebration of  love  and over 200 people  from the community attended their_ sf A / B25 och ! a _function._ \\ 23 | | _● Conrad’s father wrangles_ 

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_which kept Conrad’s mother in court and prison some times. Conrad became unruly and engaged with bad groups. Richard met Conrad when he was in senior 2, when his life was a mess. Conrad had broken many rules and regulations and was on the verge of being expelled from school. Richard mentored him  and  last  year  2024,  Conrad  sat  his  final  exam  and performed well. He is now at University doing 1st year._ 

## **FINANCES** 

The financial statements (annexed to this report) show net incoming resources for the year of £11,227. The principal source of income is charitable donations, accounting for 59% of Resource Uganda’s income. Other sources include gift aid, grants, sponsored events and sales of items made by the Mukisa Women’s group. 

The total expenditure for the year amounted to £11,096. 98.6% of expenditure went directly to Uganda through grants to Ministry Resourcing International. A small amount was spent in the UK renewing our website. 

Resource Uganda’s Reserves Policy is to hold three months’ committed expenditure of our main partner (Ministry Resourcing International) at any one time. Resource Uganda does not hold any funds as a 

funds as a custodian trustee. 

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## **RESOURCE UGANDA (1170995) Receipt and Payment Accounts** 

## **For the period 1 January - 31 December 2024** 

## **Receipts and Payments** 

|**Receipts**|**Receipts**|**Receipts**|**Receipts**|**Receipts**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Unrestricted Funds**<br>To the nearest £|**Restricted Funds**<br>To the nearest £|**Total funds**<br>To the nearest £|**FYE 2023**<br>To the nearest £|
|Charitable donations|£5,357|£0|£5,357|£6,250|
|Sponsored events|£1,335|£0|£1,335|£2,395|
|Trading|£336|£0|£336|£85|
|Grants|£2,000|£0|£2,000|£2,000|
|Gift Aid|£2,189|£0|£2,189|£0|
|Interest|£11|£0|£11|£7|
|**_Total receipts_**|**£11,227**|**£0**|**£11,227**|**£10,738**|
|**Payments**|||||
|Grants to Ministry<br>Resourcing<br>International|£10,943|£0|£10,943|£9.989|
|Administration|£154|£0|£154|£0|
|Fundraising costs|£0|£0|£0|£0|
|**_Total payments_**|**£11,096**|**£0**|**£11,096**|**£9,989**|
|**_Net of receipts /_**<br>**_payments_**|**£131**|**£0**|**£131**|**£748**|
|Transfers between<br>funds|£0|£0|£0|£0|
|Cash funds last year<br>end|£2,497|£0|£2,497||
|_Cash funds this year_<br>_end_|£2,628|£0|£2,628||





## **Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** 

## **Cash funds** 

|~~———~~|**Unrestricted Funds**<br>To the nearest £<br>~~———~~|**Restricted Funds**<br>To the nearest £<br>~~———~~|**Total**<br>To the nearest £<br>~~———~~|
|---|---|---|---|
|Cash in bank1<br>~~———~~|£1,909<br>~~———~~|£0<br>~~———~~|£1,909<br>~~———~~|
|Reserves<br>~~———~~|£719<br>~~———~~|£0<br>~~———~~|£719<br>~~———~~|
|**Total**<br>~~———~~|£2,628<br>~~———~~|£0<br>~~———~~|£2,628<br>~~———~~|



## **Other monetary assets** 

Nil 

## **Investment assets** 

Nil 

## **Assets retained for the charity’s own use** 

Nil 

## **Liabilities** 

Nil 

## **Notes** 

1 Cash in the bank is reflective of our schedule for Grants to Uganda.  The first payment is due on 1 January each year, a day after the end of the reporting period. 

Accounts are prepared on a receipt and payment basis. 

Amounts are rounded to the nearest whole pound. 

Independent examination has not been carried out as income is below the required threshold. 

For purposes of The Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012, the trustees can confirm Resource Uganda has no outstanding debts or liabilities. 

Signed by Daniel Hoyle on behalf of the trustees 

Date: 2 August 2025