TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FUTURE PILLARS (ZAMBIA) For the year ending 30 June 2024 UK Reg. Charity Number 1173534 Registered address: Grovetown Barn, Yeolmbridge, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8NH Trustees Trustee Name Barry Gransden Peter McAughey Anneli Meeder Emma Berry Rosemary Stanbury Office Chair Treasurer Trustee Trustee Trustee Dates acted Whole Year Whole Year Whole Year Whole Year Whole Year Notes Appointed until April 2027 Appointed until June 2026 Appointed until November 2026 Resigned March 2024 Resigned June 2024 Emma Berry resigned her trusteeship effective March 2024- we thank Emma for her valued contribution to the charity and wish her all the best for the future. Rosemary Stanbury resigned her trusteeship effective 10 June 2024. Rosemary was a founding trustee. and has been instrumental in the success of FPZ. Her many visits to Kabwe overthe years, and her commitment to the school have made a lasting impact to the vulnerable children in Kabwe. We thank her for her engagement and contribution and wish her all the best for the future. We are pleased to welcome Anneli Meeder as a trustee. joining us on 7th November 2023. About Future Pillars (Zambia) Future Pillars (Zambial I'FPZ,) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation {CIOI. whose only voting nd members are its trustees. FPZ was registered with the Charwty Commission on 22 June 2017. Its objectives are to advance education, relieve poverty and to promote and protect good health for the public benefit of children in Zambia who are economically and socially disadvantaged. Background to FPZ Our mission statement: To empower the vulneroble children in Zombio. The Charity was formed on 22. June 2017 to support life-changing work going on in one school in Kabwe. Central Province. Zambia. Completing our 7th year of operation, we are encouraged by the continuing progress we have made in relation to the 4 essential elements of our programme in Zambia..
Feeding- ensuring 900+ children get a nutritious meal 5 days a week. Education-The Family Futures Community School from Reception to Grade 12. Skills training - Future Pillars Vocational Skills Training Centre offering courses in 8 trade skills accredited through TEVETA (national accrediting body). Shelter- 2 boarding houses for children without any family support. The trustees of FPZ are fully committed to ensuring that all the vulnerable children who attend Family Futures Community School IFFCSI are properly provided for- feeding their stomachs as well as their minds. To this end, 100% of all money donated to FPZ goes to the projects in Kabwe. All UK expenses, including administrative c05t5, are met by individual trustees. We ensure that donors, gifts are appropriately used. with regular visits being made to monitor the school's progress and provide training and development opportunities for the staff. All costs for these visits are met by individual trustee5. Throughout all our activity. the FPZ trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Who are these vulnerable children? The school's programmes take place on the campus of the Church Family Mission laffiliated to the Evangelical Fellowship of Zambial which was deliberately situated between two of the poorest compound5 {sh3nty towns) in Kabwe in 2004. Whilst tt is a pleasant town, Kabwe went into economic decline in the 1980's when both the mines and the railway industry collapsed. The AIDS pandemic in the 1990,5 decimated the wage-earning sector of the population and many orphaned children had to be cared for by grandparents or other family members without the resources to provide adequate food or pay for education in the government schools. In 2023124, the level of deprivation remains obstinately high with the consequence that thousands of children and families remain in severe and lasting poverty. Employing a carefully constructed Admissions Policy, our children are chosen from among the most disadvantaged from the neighbouring compounds to be fed and educated as the best wayto break the cycle. Reflections on the Year Internal challenges, developments and opportunities All trustees were able to Visit Kabwe during the reporting period, in two separate visits in July/August 2023, and May/June 2024. These self-funded trips are an important measure to engage directly with the school staff and the learners, to see the success of the UK funding provided, to ensure that the funds are spent appropriately. and to provide opportunities for teaching and learning in both directions. A local governing body FCOB (Family Care & Orphans Board) is struggling to make progress towards greater independence from FPZ. FPZ and especially the FPZ Chair expended a significant amount of time towards the development of the governors, it is hoped that there will be more progress in 2025.
The Skills Centre provides critical workplace training for in excess of 100 learners- we are very happy to report that there has been significant progress towards financial independence from FPZ in this area. The courses are accredited, and will move towards fully local funding after the reporting period. Plans are underway to expand the training courses further, and once some residual payments from FPZ are completed in 2025. it is anticipated that the Skills Centre will have achieved complete independence. We are extremely proud of the team in Kabwe forthis success, and very happy to have provided initial assistance to achieve this milestone. A large blue barrel with supplieswas sentto Kabwefrom the UK. tt arrived in May2024, and contained badly needed items such as donated laptops and items of clothing. New Block Completion - the McDermott building is a school block for secondary teaching, and has been built with FPZ donation5 since the 2020-21 year. It is now large completed and in use, and a "Celebration of Progress" commemorating this milestone was held on the I, of June 2024 in the presence of the FPZ chair. The final completion of this block will be funded from an approved government Zambian grant. FPZTru5tee5 have seen several personnel changes in the year 2023-24. and have managed the change well with increased in-person and Zoom meetings. External challenges, developments and opportunities In 2023. the Zambian government introduced free education for all children up to G12. This change has made a profound impact on the school: some of the teachers who were on FPZ allowances were recruited away from Kabwe into government-funded positions across the country, and government- salaried teachers were made available and transferred into the school. alas not always according to the greatest need. At the same time, some of the learners transferred into other schools, causing a certain amount of disruption and uncertaintyforteachers and learnersthat continued throughout the period. Furthermore, an outbreak of cholera in Zambia closed the school for several weeks in early 2024. There were 2 cases at the school (both recovered well). Even more concerningly, Southern Africa is currently suffering a severe drought. beginning with prolonged dry spells in the 2023-24 planting season, and leading to the declaration of a state of emergency in Zambia and neighbouring countries. This directly affects the school in three significant areas.. l. Daily power outages lasting between 17 and 24 hours (power generation in Zambia relies heavily on hydro-electricity) for months 2. Increase in food insecurity: for a short period, the school management was unable to procure the bulk purchases of "mealie meal" which is the staple of the meals provided by FPZ, and food price inflation meant that FPZ needed to increase monthly support for the feeding program by 35% from June 2024. 3. Long delays in government funding: this affects everything from teacher salaries, to receiving approved funds for completion of the new school block, to stationery.
Future Pillars (Zambia) - Financial Report 2023-24 Income The chariVs income is derived entirely from donations by individuals. predominantly living in the UK. The many regular donations form the backbone of the support forthe school in Kabwe, and allow for long-term sustainability of the project. In addition, they help ensure that fundraising cost can be kept to a minimum. The funds raised by Future Pillars {Zambia) in 2023-24totalled £58.42912022-23: £78,379). The 2023-24 year has seen the lowest annual income in the history of the charfcy, and for the first time, monthly Standing orders make up the largest income stream, accounting for more than 60% of the total {2022-23'. 45%). The trustees see this as a sign of maturity of the charity, and this goes hand- in-hand with a reduction in total cost towards the funding of programmes, as the school moves towards greater independence from FPZ. The standing orders are augmented by one-off donations. and fundraising efforts by the trustees. There was no planned fundraising walk in the period. which usually generates in excess of IO% of annual funds. FPZ Income 2017-2024 Future Pillars (Zambia) income by source £160.000 £140.000 £0,000 £0,000 £.(0 £6A).(rJo £40,IX)O £,0)0 £0 2017-18 201&19 ?0120 2fft(k21 2021-22 2(Y22-23 202>24 lp Standing ordws •Ontroff dOtiorS mSpor6ored Walks ll Othw events andsurKlries Expenditure The total expenditure for the period reported is £55.236 (2022-23- £81,802). The 2023-24 year has seen the lowest annual cost in the historyof the charity, mirroringthe reduction in income generated. FPZ has been benefiting from favourable exchange rates in this period, as well as cost reductions lesp. reduction in tertiary support for individuals who are now able to support themselves).
FPZ Expenditure 2017-2024 Annual FPZ expenditure 2017- 2024 £ffio.000 £140.000 £00,000 £0,000 £.()0 £fQ.U)O £40,(DO £20,(X)O £0 2017118 2018119 2019120 202IY21 2021122 2022123 2023124 on801 ccrnmitmubts u mccmtt Bulding i Shipiing • Other ll Admin The monthly support payments to fund ongoing commitments add up to £50.889 forthe year.. FPZ ongoing commitments 2023-24 Feedin8 PrraMMe • Schc)I PAlmin & Mant . Skills Centre • Tertiary Shdter hoLEin£ Ongoing commitments Feeding Programme School 2023-24 2023-24 % £20,573 £12.385 £6,266 £5.527 £3,281 £2,857 £50,889 40.43% 24.34% Admin & Maint 12.31% Skills Centre 10.86% Tertiary support Shelter housing TOTAL 6.45% 5.61% loo% Major project funding.. the Margaret McDermott Building received additional final funding of £3125.
Reserves Policy The FPZ reserrfes policy aims to hold between 5 and 9 months of reserves. At the end of the 2023-24 reporting period, cash reserves held equated to 9 months of regular funding {£38.094: 2022-23: £34,901). We continue to hold reserves as a cushion for major repairs and other unplanned expenditure in our programmes, to respond to fluctuations in the exchange rate, and to manage our fluctuating income streams. We consider that this cautious approach is a prudent response to both the general and specific circumstances in which we are operating. The Trustees regularly monitor the appropriateness of the reseprfes policy. FPZ does not have any funds that are materially in deficit. Challenges and opportunities for 2024 and beyond The severe and prolonged drought in 2024 brought challenges beyond the financial year, and will exacerbate the effects of poverty on Zambian society for many years. For FPZ, it highlights the need to improve the school's resilience to climate change effects (especially floods and droughts), and we will continue to work with our friends in Kabwe to assess and improve the infrastructure where P055ible. The long-anticipated Learning Resource Centre. a new building to house the school library. a staff room. computer access room and a classroom, will begin construction in 2025, utilising four shipping container5 that are already on site. The trustees are planning a fundraising walk in June 2025 to collect donations for supporting the building of the Learning Resource Centre. Replacement of the outdoor open-fire cooking area for the feeding programme with an enclosed cooking are3 adjacent to the current kitchen to improve health & safety for the cooks, and reduce the use of firewood. Recruitment of further trustees to ensure the resilience of FPZ is ongoin& as is the planned incorporation of a youth advocacy programme to FPZ. Declaration The FPZ Board of Trustees declare that they have approved this report. Signed on behalf of the Board: Name Barry Gransden Position Chair of Trustees Signature Anneli Meeder Trustee st 31 January 2025
CHARIIY (OMMISSION FOR EPKiAND ANO WAiE5 Fulurn Plllarn IZ•mblal 1173534 Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the porlod 0110712023 To 3010612024 UnrestTicted lunds to th• ne•rnt ReslTlCted funds lo tho nearest£ Endowment funds io th• ne•rest£ Last year Total funds to the Maf•st £ to thg noarest£ A1 Recei Vduntary Donatths 54A58 66,$30 11W9 3,573 AR) 58.429 58N29 78.379 an Investment sa tots Total receipts S8,429 78.379 erts Costs of Charrtable S427 54A27 cl V&lJntary donakns by Trusleesl C051 Ll FundTW Events Ip* wt of Sub total $5336 552 A4 Asset and investmeftt Sub total 55,236 81.802 Net of r8coipts/(payments) AS Trnnsfors botW8trn funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thi$ year end 3,193 3.193 13,4231 34.90 JB.094 901 38,324 34.901 38.094
Unrestricted funds to ne•Y•st £ Restricted funds to n••rest£ Endowment funds to near•st£ Categories Detsils B1 Cash funds LW Bank Treasure Accwnt Totsl cash funds 38,094 ¥Mtlsll OK Unrestricted funds to nèar•$t£ OK Restricted funds to nèar•st £ OK Endowment funds to nearest £ Detsils B2 Other monetsry assets Fvna w whKft •SSèt be Curr*nt Y•lu• Details Cost loptionall B3 Investrnent assets Fund to whl¢h Details Cost lo&thnall Current ¥alue B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to which AtN)unt due ¥Yhen duo Detalls BS Liabilitles Signed by one or trustees on behalf of all the trustees Snature Print Name Date of roval PETER MCAUGHEY 71 Zals 71/1 /zaz BARRY GRANSDE14
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trustees On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) 30 209+ 1173521 Set out on pages ccI6 I2) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust.) for the year ended 3010<120&. As the charty's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out undgr section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sectson 145(5)(b) of the Act. Responsibilities and basis of report Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examinabon. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination 4etkeA -disc1 which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord wrth the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulalioiis 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair. view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the words In the brackets rf they do appty. Signed: Date: 17/z/zo Name: Relevant profossional qualification(s> or body (if any): IER Oct 2018
Address: r&/ H/LL Sectlon B Disclosure Oiily Loiii plele Il Ilits VXdli111 ior Ii£wd, its I IigF:,Iidht rria&L)r1 .v,atLeri a! r r nr prn (see CC32. Independent exam ination of charty accourrts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brlef details of any it6YnS that the examiner wlshes to disdose. IER Oct 2018