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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

Charity Number 1172670

TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024

WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

CONTENTS PAGE
Reference and administrative details 2.
Trustees report 3 - 6
Independent Examiner's report 7.
Statement of financial activities 8.
Balance sheet 9.
Notes to the accounts 10 - 13

Page 1

WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Trustees Mr Yemi Aiyeola Mr Ayuba Aleshe Mr Dotun Makinde Mr Tumbi Idowu Mrs Osaro Aiyeola (Operations Manager) Patrons/Matron Otunba Kunle Kalejaiye SAN Dr Adetunji Oredipe Mrs Bose Agbesanwa Principal Office 46 Millfield Avenue Walthamstow London E17 5HH Operations Office Plot 60 Akingbola Layout Felele Challenge Area Ibadan Oyo State Nigeria Independent Examiner Akintayo Ojo FCCA Resource Management Consultants Ltd 46 Hollywood Way Erith DA8 2QE Bankers First bank PLC 8 Itapeju Street Apapa Lagos Nigeria

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WINNES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The trustees submit their report and financial statement for Winnies Castle of Love Orphanage Home (The Charity) for the period ended 31 December 2024. The trustees confirm that the trustees' report and financial statements of the charity comply with current statutory requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of Charities Act 2011.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Winnies Castle of Love Orphanage Home was constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ("the CIO") with a constitution dated 25th January 2017. The trustees has filed an application to register the organisation with the Charity Commission as a charity in England and Wales.

APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES

Trustees are appointed and or co-opted under the terms of the governing document and also with consideration to the experience they bring to the board and the affairs of the charity.

POLICIES ADOPTED FOR THE INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF NEW TRUSTEES

The induction process for a newly appointed trustees comprises of an initial meeting with the chair and other trustees, followed by short meetings with the Operations Manager on the powers and responsibilities of the trustees.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING

The charity is organised so that the trustees meet regularly to mange its affairs. The Operations Manager manages the day to day administration of the orphanage.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The principal object is the advancement of education, and the relief of poverty. To achieve its objectives, the charity adopted the following strategies:

Running an orphanage where distressed and abandoned orphans and vulnerable children are cared. We provide basic needs like food, shelter and other welfare necessities for the children ages 0 -16. We provide good and wholesome education and life skills in a caring environment for abandoned and orphaned children between ages 0-16 and also provide vocational skills for self sufficiency in adulthood.

PUBLIC BENEFITS

Apart from providing home, education and life skills for abandoned, orphaned ad distressed children, Winnies Castles of Love Orphanage Home was engaged in some other charitable activities for public benefits. These include the following:

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Our efforts are geared towards promoting healthy life for distressed, abandoned and orphaned children in Nigeria. We also endeavour to build cohesion and good practice amongst practitioners and organisations impacting the lives of these young vulnerable people.

REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

Winnies Castle of Love orphanage Home continues to enjoy tremendous growth in its activities in the year, and in the advancement of education and relief of poverty among the young vulnerable people, in accordance with the doctrines set out in our constitution.

During 2024, the average number of children catered for is 32. The break down is as follows: 11 in University, 10 in Secondary education, 7 in Primary education, and 4 in Nursery education. We continue to place our children in full time education with reputable private nursery schools, primary schools, secondary schools and universities in Nigeria.

As usual we held our project tagged "Some Mothers Do Have Them" (SMDHT). SMDHT is an initiative that seeks to identify orphans and vulnerable children, and children with special need that have unique talents in arts, singing, dancing and spoken word poetry, and provide them with a platform to express and showcase their talent to the world.

Auditions to screen and select participants of the inaugural edition held in August 2024, while the grand finale held on the October 2024. The event was opened to vulnerable children across the Southwest region of the country.

The charity also held Easter event and Christmas party for the benefit of the children in the centre.

To achieve our goals, we depended mostly on the generosity of well-meaning organisations and individuals, who have compassion and empathy for the plight of the plight of the less privileged and will not turn a blind eye when approached for assistance.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

The charity continues to explore various ways of providing suitable homes and better life for vulnerable children in Ibadan Nigeria. The charity is also planning to embark on fund raising to build her own school to enable her make more life-changing impact at a reduced cost.

VOLUNTEERS

The charity is grateful for the unstinting efforts of its volunteers who are involved in providing services at the orphanage. It is estimated that over 7,000 hours were provided by volunteers in the year. If this is conservatively valued at 350 Naira per hour, the volunteers effort will amount to over 2,450,000 Naira (£4,900) per year.

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

RESERVES POLICY

The trustees' policy is to have unrestricted and uncommitted funds (free reserves) to cover 3 to 6 months of resources expended. They feel that this would enable the current activities to continue if there is any significant drop in funding. It would obviously be necessary then to consider how the funding would be replaced or activities changed. The present free reserve is within the policy range but the trustees are continuing to seek additional funds for the reserves.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate our exposures to major risks.

PRINCIPAL FUNDING

Funding has been provided mainly through donations from friends, and organisations. We also receive pledges from donors for specific projects. The Charity received grant from Davido for the day to day running of the Charity.

List of major donor organisations Goldspeed Davido Foundation Pacific Holdings

CURRENCY TRANSLATION FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING

The charity operates her orphanage in Nigeria and as such part of its income was received in Nigeria. The charity also incurred expenses in Nigeria. For the purpose of this report, receipts and payments had been translated to Great Britain Pound Sterling at the rate of 1000 Nigerian Naira to 1 British Pound.

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Generally Acceptable Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards

and applicable law). The financial statements are required to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees recognise their responsibilities to keep proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence taking steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The appended financial statements have been prepared on the accruals basis and have been examined by an independent examiner, whose report is also appended.

Approved by the trustees on October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Mr Yemi Aiyeola Trustee

Mr Ayuba Aleshe Trustee

Page 6

WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

TO THE TRUSTEES OF WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 December 2024 which is set on pages 8 - 12

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE EXAMINER

The charity trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees

consider than an audit is not required for the period under section 142(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

BASIS OF MY EXAMINATION

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the account, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.

EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Akintayo Ojo FCCA October 2025

Association of Chartered Certified Accountant

46 Hollywood Way, Erith. DA8 2QE

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Unrestricted
Funds
Notes
2024
Incoming resources
£
Donations (Nigeria)
4,082
Donations (United Kingdom)
5,447
Grants Received
651
Total incoming resources
10,179
Resources expended
Cost of activities in furtherance of charity's objects
14,090
Cost of activities in furtherance of charity's objects
-
Management and governance cost
200
Total resources expended
14,290
Net(outgoing)/incoming resources for the year
4,111
-
Total funds at the start of the period
4,194
Balance at the end of the year
83
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2023
£
£
£
-
4,082
6,486
-
5,447
6,954
10,762
11,413
3,497
10,762
20,941
16,937
-
14,090
12,691
6,466
6,466
2,802
-
200
200
6,466
20,756
15,693
4,296
186
1,244
-
4,194
2,950
4,296
4,380
4,194

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
10
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
7
Debtors
8
Less: Current Liabilities:
Creditors: Amount falling due within
9
One year
Net assets
Financed BY: Charity funds
General - unrestricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
-
-
3,090
4,394
1,490
-
4,580
4,394
200
200
4,380
4,194
4,380
4,194
4,380
4,194

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provision of Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP) issued March 2005 as modified for smaller charities

Approved by the Trustees on October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Mr Yemi Aiyeola

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(1.1) Basis of preparation of financial statements

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008) .The financial statements have been prepared with Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), "Accounting and Reporting by Charities published in March 2005 and applicable accounting standards. (1.2) Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be reasonably quantified with reasonable accuracy.

(1.3) Resources expended

All expenditures are accounted for on an accrual basis. Management and governance costs are cost incurred in connection with administration and compliance with statutory requirement

Unrestricted
Funds
2024
2. DONATIONS, LEGACIES AND SIMILAR INCOMING RESOUR
£
Donations Received in Nigeria
Goldspeed
1,519
Regular Giving's
2,380
Pacific Holdings
-
Other Income
183
Total
4,082
Donations Received in United kingdom
£
Friends of Winnie UK
5,447
Gift Aid for previous years
-
Total
5,447
Grants Received
£
Davido Fund
651
SMDHT Project Fund
-
Total
651
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
£
-
-
-
£
-
10,762
10,762
Total
Funds
2024
£
1,519
2,380
-
183
4,082
£
5,447
-
5,447
£
651
10,762
11,413
Total
Funds
2023
£
1,434
2,205
2,353
494
6,486
£
6,954
-
6,954
£
624
2,873
3,497

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Unrestricted
Funds
2024
5. COST OF ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF CHARITY'S OBJEC
£
Children's' School Fees
3,532
Home Maintenance Expenses
1,946
Child Care Expenses
1,736
Home Utilities (Electricity & Gas)
10
Medical Expenses
256
Cleaning
45
Motor Running Expenses
720
Traveling & Subsistence
460
Direct Staff Cost
4,885
Welfare Support, staff incentive & palliatives
350
Depreciation
-
Stationery, telephone & stocks
150
14,090
6. SMDHT Project Cost
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Project cost
-
-
-
7. MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE COSTS
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Management staff cost
-
Examiner's fees - accountancy
200
200
8. CASH BALANCES
Total balances held in all current accounts at period end
9. DEBTORS
Amount due from staff - Staff loan
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
5. COST OF ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF CHARITY'S OBJEC
£
Children's' School Fees
3,532
Home Maintenance Expenses
1,946
Child Care Expenses
1,736
Home Utilities (Electricity & Gas)
10
Medical Expenses
256
Cleaning
45
Motor Running Expenses
720
Traveling & Subsistence
460
Direct Staff Cost
4,885
Welfare Support, staff incentive & palliatives
350
Depreciation
-
Stationery, telephone & stocks
150
14,090
6. SMDHT Project Cost
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Project cost
-
-
-
7. MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE COSTS
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Management staff cost
-
Examiner's fees - accountancy
200
200
8. CASH BALANCES
Total balances held in all current accounts at period end
9. DEBTORS
Amount due from staff - Staff loan
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Restricted
Funds
£
6,466
-
6,466
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
3,532
2,646
1,946
1,616
1,736
1,234
10
400
256
244
45
55
720
688
460
450
4,885
4,912
350
326
-
-
150
120
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
3,532
2,646
1,946
1,616
1,736
1,234
10
400
256
244
45
55
720
688
460
450
4,885
4,912
350
326
-
-
150
120
45
720
460
4,885
350
-
150
14,090 14,090
12,691
Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
-
Year ended Year ended
31-Dec
31-Dec
2024
2023
£
£
6,466
2,802
-
-
- 6,466
2,802
Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
200
Year ended Year ended
31-Dec
31-Dec
2024
2023
£
£
-
-
200
200
200 200
200
Year ended Year ended
31-Dec
31-Dec
2024
2023
£
£
3,090
4,394
3,090 4,394
1,490 -

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

9. CREDITORS
Accrued accountancy fees- current year
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Office
equipment
Cost
£
At 1 January 2024
3,360
Additions
-
At 31 December 2024
3,360
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024
3,360
Charge for the year
-
At 31 December 2024
3,360
Net book value
At 31 December 2024
-
At 31 December 2023
-
11. STAFF COST AND NUMBERS
Staff costs were as follows
Wages and salaries
The average number of employee during the year was
Operations Manager
Support Staffs
Total
Year ended
31-Dec
2024
£
200
200
Bore Hole
Motor
System
Vehicle
£
£
902
2,960
-
902
2,960
902
2,960
-
-
902
2,960
-
-
-
-
Year ended
31-Dec
2024
£
4,885
4,885
Year ended
as follows
31-Dec
2024
No.
3
5
8
Year ended
31-Dec
2024
£
200
200
Bore Hole
Motor
System
Vehicle
£
£
902
2,960
-
902
2,960
902
2,960
-
-
902
2,960
-
-
-
-
Year ended
31-Dec
2024
£
4,885
4,885
Year ended
as follows
31-Dec
2024
No.
3
5
8
Year ended
31-Dec
2023
£
200
200
Total
31-Dec
2024
£
7,222
-
7,222
7,222
-
7,222
-
Year ended
31-Dec
2023
£
200
200
Total
31-Dec
2024
£
7,222
-
7,222
7,222
-
7,222
-
200 200
Motor
Vehicle
£
2,960
-
Total
31-Dec
2024
£
7,222
-
2,960 7,222
2,960
-
7,222
-
2,960 7,222
- -
-
Year ended
31-Dec
2023
£
4,912
- -
4,885 4,912
Year ended
31-Dec
2023
No.
3
5
8 8

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

12. TRUSTEES RENUMERATION

12. TRUSTEES RENUMERATION Year ended Year ended
31-Dec 31-Dec
2024 2023
During the year, no trustee received any remuneration - -
During the year, no trustee received any benefits in kind - -
13. NET INCOMING RESOURCES/(RESOURCES EXPENDED) Year ended Year ended
This is stated after charging 31-Dec 31-Dec
2024 2023
£ £
Accountant's fees 200 200
Depreciation - -

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

Charity Number 1172670

TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024

WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

CONTENTS PAGE
Reference and administrative details 2.
Trustees report 3 - 6
Independent Examiner's report 7.
Statement of financial activities 8.
Balance sheet 9.
Notes to the accounts 10 - 13

Page 1

WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Trustees Mr Yemi Aiyeola Mr Ayuba Aleshe Mr Dotun Makinde Mr Tumbi Idowu Mrs Osaro Aiyeola (Operations Manager) Patrons/Matron Otunba Kunle Kalejaiye SAN Dr Adetunji Oredipe Mrs Bose Agbesanwa Principal Office 46 Millfield Avenue Walthamstow London E17 5HH Operations Office Plot 60 Akingbola Layout Felele Challenge Area Ibadan Oyo State Nigeria Independent Examiner Akintayo Ojo FCCA Resource Management Consultants Ltd 46 Hollywood Way Erith DA8 2QE Bankers First bank PLC 8 Itapeju Street Apapa Lagos Nigeria

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WINNES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The trustees submit their report and financial statement for Winnies Castle of Love Orphanage Home (The Charity) for the period ended 31 December 2024. The trustees confirm that the trustees' report and financial statements of the charity comply with current statutory requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of Charities Act 2011.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Winnies Castle of Love Orphanage Home was constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ("the CIO") with a constitution dated 25th January 2017. The trustees has filed an application to register the organisation with the Charity Commission as a charity in England and Wales.

APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES

Trustees are appointed and or co-opted under the terms of the governing document and also with consideration to the experience they bring to the board and the affairs of the charity.

POLICIES ADOPTED FOR THE INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF NEW TRUSTEES

The induction process for a newly appointed trustees comprises of an initial meeting with the chair and other trustees, followed by short meetings with the Operations Manager on the powers and responsibilities of the trustees.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING

The charity is organised so that the trustees meet regularly to mange its affairs. The Operations Manager manages the day to day administration of the orphanage.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The principal object is the advancement of education, and the relief of poverty. To achieve its objectives, the charity adopted the following strategies:

Running an orphanage where distressed and abandoned orphans and vulnerable children are cared. We provide basic needs like food, shelter and other welfare necessities for the children ages 0 -16. We provide good and wholesome education and life skills in a caring environment for abandoned and orphaned children between ages 0-16 and also provide vocational skills for self sufficiency in adulthood.

PUBLIC BENEFITS

Apart from providing home, education and life skills for abandoned, orphaned ad distressed children, Winnies Castles of Love Orphanage Home was engaged in some other charitable activities for public benefits. These include the following:

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Our efforts are geared towards promoting healthy life for distressed, abandoned and orphaned children in Nigeria. We also endeavour to build cohesion and good practice amongst practitioners and organisations impacting the lives of these young vulnerable people.

REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

Winnies Castle of Love orphanage Home continues to enjoy tremendous growth in its activities in the year, and in the advancement of education and relief of poverty among the young vulnerable people, in accordance with the doctrines set out in our constitution.

During 2024, the average number of children catered for is 32. The break down is as follows: 11 in University, 10 in Secondary education, 7 in Primary education, and 4 in Nursery education. We continue to place our children in full time education with reputable private nursery schools, primary schools, secondary schools and universities in Nigeria.

As usual we held our project tagged "Some Mothers Do Have Them" (SMDHT). SMDHT is an initiative that seeks to identify orphans and vulnerable children, and children with special need that have unique talents in arts, singing, dancing and spoken word poetry, and provide them with a platform to express and showcase their talent to the world.

Auditions to screen and select participants of the inaugural edition held in August 2024, while the grand finale held on the October 2024. The event was opened to vulnerable children across the Southwest region of the country.

The charity also held Easter event and Christmas party for the benefit of the children in the centre.

To achieve our goals, we depended mostly on the generosity of well-meaning organisations and individuals, who have compassion and empathy for the plight of the plight of the less privileged and will not turn a blind eye when approached for assistance.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

The charity continues to explore various ways of providing suitable homes and better life for vulnerable children in Ibadan Nigeria. The charity is also planning to embark on fund raising to build her own school to enable her make more life-changing impact at a reduced cost.

VOLUNTEERS

The charity is grateful for the unstinting efforts of its volunteers who are involved in providing services at the orphanage. It is estimated that over 7,000 hours were provided by volunteers in the year. If this is conservatively valued at 350 Naira per hour, the volunteers effort will amount to over 2,450,000 Naira (£4,900) per year.

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

RESERVES POLICY

The trustees' policy is to have unrestricted and uncommitted funds (free reserves) to cover 3 to 6 months of resources expended. They feel that this would enable the current activities to continue if there is any significant drop in funding. It would obviously be necessary then to consider how the funding would be replaced or activities changed. The present free reserve is within the policy range but the trustees are continuing to seek additional funds for the reserves.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate our exposures to major risks.

PRINCIPAL FUNDING

Funding has been provided mainly through donations from friends, and organisations. We also receive pledges from donors for specific projects. The Charity received grant from Davido for the day to day running of the Charity.

List of major donor organisations Goldspeed Davido Foundation Pacific Holdings

CURRENCY TRANSLATION FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING

The charity operates her orphanage in Nigeria and as such part of its income was received in Nigeria. The charity also incurred expenses in Nigeria. For the purpose of this report, receipts and payments had been translated to Great Britain Pound Sterling at the rate of 1000 Nigerian Naira to 1 British Pound.

Page 5

WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Generally Acceptable Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards

and applicable law). The financial statements are required to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees recognise their responsibilities to keep proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence taking steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The appended financial statements have been prepared on the accruals basis and have been examined by an independent examiner, whose report is also appended.

Approved by the trustees on October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Mr Yemi Aiyeola Trustee

Mr Ayuba Aleshe Trustee

Page 6

WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

TO THE TRUSTEES OF WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 December 2024 which is set on pages 8 - 12

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE EXAMINER

The charity trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees

consider than an audit is not required for the period under section 142(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

BASIS OF MY EXAMINATION

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the account, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.

EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Akintayo Ojo FCCA October 2025

Association of Chartered Certified Accountant

46 Hollywood Way, Erith. DA8 2QE

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Unrestricted
Funds
Notes
2024
Incoming resources
£
Donations (Nigeria)
4,082
Donations (United Kingdom)
5,447
Grants Received
651
Total incoming resources
10,179
Resources expended
Cost of activities in furtherance of charity's objects
14,090
Cost of activities in furtherance of charity's objects
-
Management and governance cost
200
Total resources expended
14,290
Net(outgoing)/incoming resources for the year
4,111
-
Total funds at the start of the period
4,194
Balance at the end of the year
83
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2023
£
£
£
-
4,082
6,486
-
5,447
6,954
10,762
11,413
3,497
10,762
20,941
16,937
-
14,090
12,691
6,466
6,466
2,802
-
200
200
6,466
20,756
15,693
4,296
186
1,244
-
4,194
2,950
4,296
4,380
4,194

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
10
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
7
Debtors
8
Less: Current Liabilities:
Creditors: Amount falling due within
9
One year
Net assets
Financed BY: Charity funds
General - unrestricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
-
-
3,090
4,394
1,490
-
4,580
4,394
200
200
4,380
4,194
4,380
4,194
4,380
4,194

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provision of Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP) issued March 2005 as modified for smaller charities

Approved by the Trustees on October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Mr Yemi Aiyeola

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(1.1) Basis of preparation of financial statements

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008) .The financial statements have been prepared with Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), "Accounting and Reporting by Charities published in March 2005 and applicable accounting standards. (1.2) Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be reasonably quantified with reasonable accuracy.

(1.3) Resources expended

All expenditures are accounted for on an accrual basis. Management and governance costs are cost incurred in connection with administration and compliance with statutory requirement

Unrestricted
Funds
2024
2. DONATIONS, LEGACIES AND SIMILAR INCOMING RESOUR
£
Donations Received in Nigeria
Goldspeed
1,519
Regular Giving's
2,380
Pacific Holdings
-
Other Income
183
Total
4,082
Donations Received in United kingdom
£
Friends of Winnie UK
5,447
Gift Aid for previous years
-
Total
5,447
Grants Received
£
Davido Fund
651
SMDHT Project Fund
-
Total
651
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
£
-
-
-
£
-
10,762
10,762
Total
Funds
2024
£
1,519
2,380
-
183
4,082
£
5,447
-
5,447
£
651
10,762
11,413
Total
Funds
2023
£
1,434
2,205
2,353
494
6,486
£
6,954
-
6,954
£
624
2,873
3,497

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Unrestricted
Funds
2024
5. COST OF ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF CHARITY'S OBJEC
£
Children's' School Fees
3,532
Home Maintenance Expenses
1,946
Child Care Expenses
1,736
Home Utilities (Electricity & Gas)
10
Medical Expenses
256
Cleaning
45
Motor Running Expenses
720
Traveling & Subsistence
460
Direct Staff Cost
4,885
Welfare Support, staff incentive & palliatives
350
Depreciation
-
Stationery, telephone & stocks
150
14,090
6. SMDHT Project Cost
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Project cost
-
-
-
7. MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE COSTS
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Management staff cost
-
Examiner's fees - accountancy
200
200
8. CASH BALANCES
Total balances held in all current accounts at period end
9. DEBTORS
Amount due from staff - Staff loan
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
5. COST OF ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF CHARITY'S OBJEC
£
Children's' School Fees
3,532
Home Maintenance Expenses
1,946
Child Care Expenses
1,736
Home Utilities (Electricity & Gas)
10
Medical Expenses
256
Cleaning
45
Motor Running Expenses
720
Traveling & Subsistence
460
Direct Staff Cost
4,885
Welfare Support, staff incentive & palliatives
350
Depreciation
-
Stationery, telephone & stocks
150
14,090
6. SMDHT Project Cost
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Project cost
-
-
-
7. MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE COSTS
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Management staff cost
-
Examiner's fees - accountancy
200
200
8. CASH BALANCES
Total balances held in all current accounts at period end
9. DEBTORS
Amount due from staff - Staff loan
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Restricted
Funds
£
6,466
-
6,466
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
3,532
2,646
1,946
1,616
1,736
1,234
10
400
256
244
45
55
720
688
460
450
4,885
4,912
350
326
-
-
150
120
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
3,532
2,646
1,946
1,616
1,736
1,234
10
400
256
244
45
55
720
688
460
450
4,885
4,912
350
326
-
-
150
120
45
720
460
4,885
350
-
150
14,090 14,090
12,691
Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
-
Year ended Year ended
31-Dec
31-Dec
2024
2023
£
£
6,466
2,802
-
-
- 6,466
2,802
Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
200
Year ended Year ended
31-Dec
31-Dec
2024
2023
£
£
-
-
200
200
200 200
200
Year ended Year ended
31-Dec
31-Dec
2024
2023
£
£
3,090
4,394
3,090 4,394
1,490 -

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

9. CREDITORS
Accrued accountancy fees- current year
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Office
equipment
Cost
£
At 1 January 2024
3,360
Additions
-
At 31 December 2024
3,360
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024
3,360
Charge for the year
-
At 31 December 2024
3,360
Net book value
At 31 December 2024
-
At 31 December 2023
-
11. STAFF COST AND NUMBERS
Staff costs were as follows
Wages and salaries
The average number of employee during the year was
Operations Manager
Support Staffs
Total
Year ended
31-Dec
2024
£
200
200
Bore Hole
Motor
System
Vehicle
£
£
902
2,960
-
902
2,960
902
2,960
-
-
902
2,960
-
-
-
-
Year ended
31-Dec
2024
£
4,885
4,885
Year ended
as follows
31-Dec
2024
No.
3
5
8
Year ended
31-Dec
2024
£
200
200
Bore Hole
Motor
System
Vehicle
£
£
902
2,960
-
902
2,960
902
2,960
-
-
902
2,960
-
-
-
-
Year ended
31-Dec
2024
£
4,885
4,885
Year ended
as follows
31-Dec
2024
No.
3
5
8
Year ended
31-Dec
2023
£
200
200
Total
31-Dec
2024
£
7,222
-
7,222
7,222
-
7,222
-
Year ended
31-Dec
2023
£
200
200
Total
31-Dec
2024
£
7,222
-
7,222
7,222
-
7,222
-
200 200
Motor
Vehicle
£
2,960
-
Total
31-Dec
2024
£
7,222
-
2,960 7,222
2,960
-
7,222
-
2,960 7,222
- -
-
Year ended
31-Dec
2023
£
4,912
- -
4,885 4,912
Year ended
31-Dec
2023
No.
3
5
8 8

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WINNIES CASTLE OF LOVE ORPHANAGE HOME

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

12. TRUSTEES RENUMERATION

12. TRUSTEES RENUMERATION Year ended Year ended
31-Dec 31-Dec
2024 2023
During the year, no trustee received any remuneration - -
During the year, no trustee received any benefits in kind - -
13. NET INCOMING RESOURCES/(RESOURCES EXPENDED) Year ended Year ended
This is stated after charging 31-Dec 31-Dec
2024 2023
£ £
Accountant's fees 200 200
Depreciation - -

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