ANNUAL REPORT 2023/2024
We are happy to report a varied agenda of support activities for the above period. Our teams of helpers have been working very hard to provide help to a large number of clients in some of the poorest regions of Sri Lanka, in line with our Aims and Objectives set out in our governing Constitution. Our deepest thanks go to all who enable these schemes to be realised, there are 10 specific programmes we have instigated, summaries of which are listed below,
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Joining with the local YMBA (Young Men’s Buddhist Association) for sponsorship programmes, enabling several Yr 5 students to be supplied with books and uniforms.
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Enabling Yr 5 students to attend Maths seminars in addition to their regular lessons.
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Giving students’ parents the opportunity to obtain second hand school uniforms.
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As children leave school, they will have the opportunity to attend a welfare programme, which will offer advice and support for their future job prospects.
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A programme aimed at mothers’ on low income to offer training in home crafts and how to start small businesses.
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During the Buddhist Moon Festival (Poya), a programme of mindfulness and meditation exercises for children.
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Exam seminars have been introduced for GCSE and Advanced level students to offer extra tuition and support.
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A wide range of fund-raising activities, such as car washing, gardening, helping in fieldwork, baking, cooking, helping in vegetable and food markets. All of these activities are proving to be very popular.
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Introduction of after school clubs, which will encourage children to meet other children and engage in a variety of activities.
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Distribution of donated books to schools.
As can be seen, the activities listed above offer a wide range of help and support to low-income families. Our charity exists to enable children from rural areas to realise the same opportunities others in more affluent areas can enjoy. Good education facilities and resources can help children improve their station in life and can give them greater self-confidence and help them to grow into balanced human beings. We would encourage anyone who agrees with the work we are doing to join us or, if possible, to offer small donations towards the costs of these programmes. We look forward to an exciting year ahead.
MICHAEL LYNCH
SECRETARY/TRUSTEE
Trustees
Mr. Michael Lynch – Lay Chair
Mrs.Inoka Priyadarshanie Samaraweera Dewage – Treasurer
Mr.Robin Kandiah
Mr.Udaya Asanka Ranasinghe
Mr.Gamini Nandasiri Rathnayaka
Mr.Sudesh Wasantha Wahalatantri
Mr.Eranga Pelpola
SRI LANKAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT ACCOUNT FOR 2023/2024
Receipts
| Balance from Loan Donation Payments Loan repayments Collection boxes Stationery Income over Expenditure |
£1,121.64 £6,315.00 |
|---|---|
| £7,436.64 | |
| £6,993.15 £80.00 £32.00 |
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| £7,105.15 | |
| £331.49 |