## **RESOURCE UGANDA Report of the trustees for the year ending 31st December 2025** The trustees of Resource Uganda present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 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 (resigned 20/07/2025) 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 1 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. 2 ## _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** While there were resource challenges in 2025 as set out in the financial update below, thanks to the generosity of consistent donors and the tenacity and creativity of the team in Uganda there have been some incredibly encouraging developments in 2025 through grants made to Ministry Resourcing International: . 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 2025 CANA Club **saw 123 children enrolled** and joining the Saturday weekly program. - Increasing numbers of CANA children are in school, in part thanks to parents empowerment through the Mukisa women’s programme and also the establishment of the CANA Day Care and Kindergarten (right), a partner organisation **----- Start of picture text -----**
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3 Kindergarten is able to offer affordable school places, free uniforms and free school meals which is rare in the area. - We continue to see benefits to having registered the CANA Club as a Community Based Organization. This has increased community involvement in the program and catalysed more local fundraising efforts such as the ‘Kisenyi Marathon!’. - A highlight of the year was the children putting on a drama production of Joseph and the technicolour dreamcoat in English which was a real achievement and parents and pastors from surrounding churches came to cheer them on. - **Mukisa Women’s Group** has a saying that they are ‘Blessed to be a blessing’ and they are really making a reality of this. From making paper jewelry, the women in Mukisa Women’s Group have grown both in numbers and in abilities. With over **96 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. **38 of these members have started businesses** in the community in the last 2 years, making a huge impact on local services available, children able to be sent to school and the general economy. _(Pic right: Saudah with her new tailoring business thanks to support from Mukisa women)_ - As well as the production and upskilling side of Mukisa women the cooperative facilitated by MiRi, also acts as a local savings and lending club. **At the end of 2025, the group had saved UGX 56,186,800= (£11,568).** This is over double what was saved by members in 2024. From this savings pool small loans are given to committed members at manageable interest rates (4% compared to the 20% rates charged by local money lenders). In 2025 22million UGX was given in loans from this savings pool all of which was repaid. As the loans 4 are repaid, 10% of the interest goes back to the saver themselves and the other 90% to the cooperative. These loans have enabled members to acquire pieces of land and construct houses, invest in business, pay school fees or medical fees and generally improve their living conditions. The group even managed to save someone from money lender debts and helped her with a payment plan back to liquidity. - In terms of the core group producing body jelly and liquid soap, thanks to the efforts of a new marketing officer, Sylvie, the number of local business customers (such as churches, factories, vets and schools) has increased and production has nearly doubled from 2024. In 2024 640l of liquid soap was produced and in 2025, 1120litres were made. The cooperative will be working towards getting UNBs official hygiene certificate in 2026 to enable them to expand sales. - In December 2025, over 90 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 2026 and strategize on how to achieve them. - **Medical camps** are a hugely impactful part of our ministry, we partner with a local church and local health care workers to set up temporary medical camps in remote areas where populations cannot afford to travel or access health care otherwise. In 2025 we partnered with New Life Church in Kisenyi to run a **1 day medical camp where 30 health care workers from Goma Health centre treated 200 patients.** From HIV diagnosis and treatment to eye clinics, reproductive health services and cancer screening. - **Reduced programming:** As a result of increases in cost of living and fundraising challenges some programmes did have to be scaled back in 2025. We were unable to hold a youth camp, or run mission exchange 5 programmes. However, individual mentorship for promising young people has continued and we hope to be able to resume mission exchanges and leadership coaching for our network of church leaders through partnership with New Life Church in the coming year. Local appetite remains strong to re-engage with these programmes as funds allow. ## **FINANCES** The financial statements (annexed to this report) show net incoming resources for the year of £8,726. The principal source of income is charitable donations. 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 £9,033. 100% of expenditure went directly to Uganda through grants to Ministry Resourcing International. 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 custodian trustee. However, the Charity Trustees authorised the utilisation of reserves amounting to £700 in 2025. This drawdown reflects continued investment in Ministry Resource Uganda, and was in line with our Reserve Policy which allows drawdown to be made in the event of essential operational demand. A plan is underway to rebuild reserves over the next 12 months 12 months is subject to monitoring trustees. and close by purposes of Charitable Incorporated For The 6 Organisations (General) Regulations 2012, the trustees can confirm Resource Uganda has no outstanding debts or liabilities. 7 ## **RESOURCE UGANDA (1170995) Receipt and Payment Accounts** **For the period 1 January - 31 December 2025** ## **Receipts and Payments** |**Receipts**|**Receipts**|**Receipts**|**Receipts**|**Receipts**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||**Unrestricted Funds**|**Restricted Funds**|**Total funds**|**_FYE 2024_**| |Charitable donations|£5,515|£0|£5,515|_£5,357_| |Sponsored events|£0|£0|£0|_£1,335_| |Trading|£0|£0|£0|_£336_| |Grants|£2,150|£0|£2,150|_£2,000_| |Gift Aid|£1,054|£0|£1,054|_£2,189_| |Interest|£6|£0|£6|_£11_| |**_Total receipts_**|**£8,726**|**£0**|**£8,726**|**_£11,227_**| |**Payments**|**Payments**|**Payments**|**Payments**|**Payments**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||**Unrestricted Funds**|**Restricted Funds**|**Total funds**|**_FYE 2024_**| |Grants to Ministry
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International|£9,033|£0|£9,033|_£10,943_| |Administration|£0|£0|£0|_£154_| |Fundraising costs|£0|£0|£0|_£0_| |**_Total payments_**|**£9,033**|**£0**|**£9,033**|**_£11,096_**| |**_Net of receipts /_**
**_payments_**|**(£313)**|**£0**|**(£313)**|**_£131_**| ## **Balance sheet** ## **Cash funds** ||**Unrestricted Funds**|**Restricted Funds**|**Total**|**_FYE 2024_**| |---|---|---|---|---| |Cash in bank|£2,095|£0|£2,095|_£1,909_| |Reserves|£226|£0|£226|_£719_| |**Total**|£2,321|£0|£2,321|_£2,628_| ## **Other monetary assets** Nil ## **Investment assets** Nil ## **Assets retained for the charity’s own use** Nil ## **Liabilities** Nil ## **Notes** 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. Cash in the bank at the end of the period is reflective of the charities schedule for Grants to Uganda. A payment is due on 1 January each year, a day after the end of the reporting period. The Charity Trustees authorised the utilisation of reserves amounting to £700 in 2025. This drawdown reflects continued investment in Ministry Resource Uganda, and was in line with our Reserve Policy which allows drawdown to be made in the event of essential operational demand. A plan is underway to rebuild reserves over the next 12 months and is subject to close monitoring by trustees. 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 June 2026