Contents
1. Introduction
2. Background, Context and Guiding Principles
3. Achievement and Performance
3.1 In Ethiopia
3.2 Outside Ethiopia
4. Financial Review
5. Change Agenda and Concluding Remarks
6. Declaration
Appendlces
A Reference and Administration
B Structure, Governance and Management
C Trustees Scope
Saliergats Chlldren's Home. Ethiopia- gwing hope, transfonning lives
62 Rhodesia Road, 8ramplon, Chesterfield, Oerbyshire S40 3AL
Tel.. 077 899 75460
Email.. kevin
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Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1175880

Trustees, Annual Report - 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
1. Introductlon - 9th Anniversa
ort
As a good friend of our children said in 2015 we were, at that time, a
'fledgling charity., Well we have a few more feathers now and care for a
lot more children. We currently support 152 girls and boys - children for
who one thought used to dominate every minute of the day 'where can I
get something to eat?, Now Mekdes talks about wanting to be a pilot
when she grows up and Bereket wants to be a doctor. They, and all the
children, are very grateful and making the most of the chance they have
been given. Over the past 9 years our approach to the work has
evolved, developed and been refined in the light of experience. As
follows..
We do not drop a few coins in an outstretched hand and walk away.
What we do is respond to a cry for help by listening, understanding and
assessing how best to help before supporting children to self-sufficiency.
All this is achieved with our team of committed and enthusiastic
volunteers - the timeframe determined by individual circumstances. To
succeed the relationships, the partnerships within Ethiopia have to be,
and are, founded on trust and integrity.
The strength and respect for partnership is also key on the flip-side of
the operation. That is loyal donors are recognised for the critical role
they play - without their support we can only offer sympathy and empty
words. The food, clothes, housing. medical care and education is all
covered by generous friends who are committed to the cause. We never
ask for money- we strive to communicate our aims widely and people
decide if they want or don't want to support. The song is consistent- the
singer is of no importance. It's that simple. All donations are responded
to with gratitude and updates are comprehensive and timely. Donors,
contributions do not disappear down black holes leaving kind folks in the
dark as to how their money was spent. They can see the shirt they have
bought for Ezekiel and the grades achieved at school by Jitu and
ultimately the smile that says 'thank you for giving me this opportunity.,

We are recognised as a grassroots charity and for the past 9 years the
trustees have worked hard to build these close ties between needy
families, volunteers and donors. The time has come to view this as our
cornerstone, a base on which to build and progress to the next stage in
our aim to help more children off the streets. This will mean even closer
working relations with partners in Ethiopia and the construction of bids to
governments and trusts for significant funding. Plans are being drafted to
widen our remit for the benefit of families we seek to help and the
trustees look forward to successful delivery over the coming years.
As trustees we manage the operation and oversee the delivery of the
work in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines. Critically we
ensure that every penny donated goes to support the girls and
boys we Care for. In essence the strength and integrity of our
partnership with families, volunteers and donors is paramount and this is
evidenced by a) the progress to independence of children who were
once begging on the street and b) the long-tem support of donors who
have underpinned our work since 2015. Examples of this being played
out are covered in the pages of this report.
In summary the progress of Saltergate Children's Home, Ethiopia and,
more importantly, the livelihoods of the families we care for is built on the
loyalty of our donors and the dedication of our volunteers in Ethiopia.
In addition to benevolent and steadfastly loyal people supporting our
work on an individual basis we have benefited from and are grateful for
the encouragement and generosity of the members of a growing number
of organisations:
AR Hair & Beauty Loung8, Arundel
Barclays Bank, Derby
BBC Radio De￿Y
BBC Radio Sheffield
Belle Vie- Chesterfield
Brimington Women's Group
Cardrff Progress Team, Australia
Central Methodist Church, Cheslerfield
Chesterfield Football Club
Chesterfield Library
Connelly Court residents
Copy and Print. Chesterfield
Cumbria Overseas Aid Trust
Derbyshire Libraries, Matlock
Dore and Totley United Reformed Church

Elastic FM
Grassmoor Women's Institute
Halesowen Stitch Club, West Midlands
Holymoorside Ladies Group
lrnperi81 Voice Radio, Bath
Jenny Meadows Yoga Club
Loundsley Green Mothers. Union
Max Spielmann - Tesco and Cheslerfiekl oudets
Milestone Financial Planning
Mitcham Molh&rs' Union
Pilsley Communrty Group
Quinlon Melhodisl Church, Birmingham
Reflections magazine
Rich In Time. Leeds
ROE Developments {UKI Lld
S40 magazine
Salem Chapel. WingenNOrth
Sheffield Hallam University
Staveley Seniors Group
Slorrs Electrical Ltd
Sl Paul's Church, Hasland
Sl Peter & St Paul - Milcham Parish Church, London
Sl Thomas. Church, Bramplon
Sutton African and Caribbean Cultural Organisation. London
The 50+ Inspired Group
The CcFoperalive so￿al Group
The Derbyshire Times
Thè Inner Wheel Club of Clay Cross
The Oddfellows, Chesterfield
The Ragged School, Chesterfield
The Rotary Club of Addis Ababa
The Rotary Club of Aireborough
The Rotary Club of Bolsover
The Rotary Club of Bradford Blaize
The Rotsry Club of Chesterfield
The Rotary Club of York Ainsty
Thom's Blokes
T￿aSUre Trove Falrs
TWIST magazine
Wingerworth Women's Instltute
On behalf of the trustees, volunteers and families of Saltergate
Chlldren's Home, Ethiopia - thank you. Be In no doubt - these
children have food in their bellies, clothes on their backs, a roof
over their heads and are in a classroom instead of begging on the
street because of you.

2. Back
round Context and Guidin
Princl les
the aGronym 'SCH' in the text refers to Saltergate Children s Home, Ethiopia
Over the past few years Ethiopia has suffered from the impact of a
global pandemic. civil war and precarious economic uncertainty. During
2023124 the challenges have increased and intensified leading to
heightened tension in the region. Within Ethiopia fighting has escalated
in both the north and south of the country. Following the signing of the
peace agreement by the federal government and the Tigray leaders
fighting has broken out in other regions most notably in Amhara and
Oromia. Over 60 % of the population live in these areas and the impact
on the country is devastating leading to instability and the diversion of
funds away from infrastructure projects and social support programmes
to the security forces. The trustees have witnessed first-hand the
resulting tension on the streets of the capital with numerous regular
spot-checks by soldiers and the cancellation of flights to inspect the
charity's operation in the north of the country where safe passage could
not be guaranteed.
Relations with countries on the borders of Ethiopia continue to be
problematic. The long-standing dispute with Egypt and Sudan over the
flow of the Nile affected by the construction of the Great Ethiopian
Renaissance Dam still persists and the continued presence of Eritrean
soldiers in the Tigray region is not yet resolved. To the east diplomatic
relations with Somalia have deteriorated following the recent talks
between the Ethiopian government and Somaliland officials regarding
access to its ports. Ambassadors have been expelled and consulates
closed and there is no sign of resolution on the horizon.
According to the National Ombudsman over 400 people have starved in
the north of the country due to the war and persistent drought which has
led to crop failure. The supply of aid is haphazard with the World Food
Programme and US Aid suspending their efforts due to organised theft
as they try to carry out their work. Regular reports highlight a region in
crisis with many thousands of children dropping out of school,
widespread malnourishment and the displacement of another 25,000
people. This along with contested areas. disarmament of combatants
and the fate of hundreds of thousands of Tigrayans forced out of their
homes during the 2020122 war remains unresolved.

Despite all this our commitment to help some of the most vulnerable
children in the world has not wavered. With the increase in the number
of girls and boys we care for it has been necessary to structure into
communities. This has been a natural progression - for example
Tsadkam oversees the children on the south side of Addis Ababa while
the two communities to the east of the city are looked after by Tlahun
and Peniel. In all we have ten communities. This includes the most
recent families we have agreed to support in Tigray. Here Hamen in
Mekelle and Almaz in Axum are keeping us in touch with the day-to-day
needs of the children, distributing the monthly allowances and keeping
trustees updated about the situation.
As set out in the governing document and registered with the Charity
Commission the charity's activities are based on:
(i) The relief of poverty and sickness and
(li) The advancement of education
of homeless, disadvantaged and needy children in Ethiopia.
The charity has strategies to promote health and well-being and families
are supported into accommodation, education and employment. Overall
the charity helps needy children recognise and fulfil their dreams and
aspirations.
Since foundation the trustees have worked hard to ensure that we can
support children long-term ultimately to self-sufficiency. As such the
decision-making process has to be consistent over time. support agreed
programmes and lead to transformational change. We operate in a
dynamic environment and regular contact with volunteers in Ethiopia is
apparent on a daily basis. When dealing with the many requests and
challenges the following list of guiding principles acts as a referen￿.
SCH supports children who are with a family member. This
ensures that safeguarding concerns are minimised and no one
associated with the charity is ever alone with a child. However,
even though this approach minimises possible safeguarding
issues, we never forget that we are caring for vulnerable people
and vigilance in this area is integral to the work. Typically the
children live with a grandmother or aunt having become orphaned.
In other cases the father has died and income has ceased. Young

widowed mothers with children are a common sight begging in
Ethiopia.
SCH is not structured along the lines of a single large building filled
with children. Historically this approach has been shown to have
serious flaws even in developed countries. Instead the children live
in separate small houses across Addis Ababa and Tigray. Usually
the house comprises only a single room but it is a start and it is off
the street. The beauty of this approach to housing is that we have
no upper limit. no capacity issues. We don't turn children away on
the basis that 'our building is full., We are constrained only by the
amount of donations we receive from kind supporters. Simply put-
the more donations we receive the more children we can take off
the street.
The charity is pleased to report that. although the number of
children cared for has increased. we continue to oversee a very
personal operation. We know if Gebrella is doing well in school, we
know how Rahel's operation has gone, we know what Bamlak has
had for breakfast. When the trustees are not in Ethiopia our
volunteers maintain close relations with all the families supported
and daily contact with the trustees ensures that progress can be
monitored and issues resolved in a timely and effective manner.
The need to strive for whole family independence has been
accepted as a valuable way forward. For example, if we provide a
young widowed mother with a sewing machine to earn an income
mending clothes then her children also benefit. This releases funds
to support other families. reduces dependency and results in
heightened self-esteem. And yet, our target for families needing
help is zero. At first reading this appears to be a paradox but is
clarified by the Drive to Independence. Ultimately we strive to help
all the children we support to stand on their own two feet and we
look forward to that affirming declaration - 'thank you for all you
have done for us but we are self-sufficient now. Please use the
funds to help others in need.,
Greater focus on partnership working is seen as an important step
in being able to support children effectively and SCH has already

benefited from working closely with hospitals and other charities in
Addis Ababa.
And- as always- every penny donated goes directly to provide
food. clothing, housing, healthcare and education for the
children. All SCH overheads and running costs from payment
of money transfer charges from the UK to Ethiopia to the cost
of flights to Addis Ababa are met by the trustees. Donors
contributions are hlghly valued and do not disappear down a
black hole. It is seen as vital that a donor knows what a world
of difference they have made to a child's 1Sfe.
3. Achlevement and Performance
Folks who say it's nothing when it's everything
our volunteers who
oversee the 10 communities of children we care for in Ethiopia. With 152
children it is necessary to have structure and this has evolved naturally
over the past 9 years. 8 of the communities are based in Addis Ababa-
to the north of the city, 2 on the east side, 1 to the south and 4 in the
centre. Additionally we have Hamen and Almaz who volunteer in Tigray.
These volunteers play a critical role in providing a two-way link tolfrom the
families. Information and requests they receive are communicated to the
trustees and allowances and grants are sent to them for distribution.
Contact with the volunteers is on a daily basis and, predictably, has
increased as the number of children has increased. Families are also
contacted directly on the telephone and face to face meetings are held
with all the volunteers and families during the inspections which take place
at least once a year.
There were two inspections conducted in 2023124 with clear remit:
To confirm that the operation is sound, legally-based and in
accordance with Charity Commission guidelines.
To make real the link between donors and the children they support.
To listen to the concems of volunteers and families and work to
develop solutions.

In partnership with volunteers, families and organisations to identify
initiatives to tske the operation forward.
To strengthen partnership working with in-country organisations
including government. medical and educational establishments.
To construct a programme whereby the inspection can be
conducted effectively and trustees, donors and friends can visit the
families safely.
Outcome of the inspections has been reported at trustee meetings and
future inspections will build on lessons leamed. Noted particularly
achievement and performance as follows..
3.1 In Ethio
As referred to in the Introduction we now care for 152 children, an increase
of 15 over the past year. 56 families with a total of 101 children are
supported with regular monthly allowances to cover basic needs, housing
and education. A further 44 children have received one-off payments to
cover the annual school registration fee and any medical expenses. These
children are in families that have progressed to a level of self-sufficiency
but we keep in touch and are always there to tum to if needed. And, having
invested in a small poultry farm, 7 children now receive regular allowances
from income generated by egg sales. Of the 152 children we support there
are 85 girls and 67 boys. All the children are in accommodation and all
those of school age are in the classroom.

The trustees have updated their stepwise approach to caring for a child
on the road to independence and. with our support for children escaping
from the war zone, it is clear that a first step - the security of the child
needs to tske priority.
1. Security
7. Retum
2. Food and clothing
6. Indep8ndence
3. Healthcare
4. Accommodation
5. Education
Securlty
With regular deadly skimiishes between federal and regional forces and
the ever-present unrest and tension in many parts of Ethiopia we are
constantly aware of the need to keep children safe and secure. Hamen
in Mekelle and Almaz in Axum oversee the 6 children we support in
Tigray where conditions are as dire as anywhere on earth. War and the
effects of war- compounded by drought- leads to lives where thoughts
of survival are ever-present. War-widowed Zigabe is Matyas, mother and
we agreed to support them during the all-out conflict between the
government and Tigray forces which ended in 2022. A fragile peace deal
is just about holding but under threat with the tribal battles in the region.
Zigabe's health was deteriorating and was diagnosed with breast
cancer. With few hospitals and only basic medical care in Tigray we
arranged for Zigabe to fly to the capital where she was treated at St
Petros hospital. Early days but the signs are promising and we - and
Matyas - look forward to her full recovery.
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During the June 2023 inspection trustees were on site to witness the
aftermath of a tragic accident involving a lorry and several cars. One
driver was killed leaving a widow and 3 children - Yohannes, Bruk and
Delina - neighbours of Ambes one of our volunteers. In addition to the
shock of losing their father the family were in a very precarious situation
so we agreed to step in and help. Nearly one year on and the situation
for the family has stabilised with the genuine risk of being homeless now
in the past. The children are back in school and working hard to make
sure that everything they do from now on will make their Dad proud.
With hyenas prowling the streets at night sleeping at the roadside is not
a life-choice. In February 2024 we were introduced to young widow
Tadalu and her 2 young children Absera and Besufkad who were living
under a makeshift tent made from plastic bags. We agreed to help and
discussed the building of a small one-roomed house in the village. SCH
offered to buy materials if the community were willing to build the house.
No sooner said than done and with all the village playing their part the
house was constructed in days and Tadalu and her children now sleep
safely at night. More than this she knows that she lives among peopl8
who she can tum to for support when needed.
Health
Kind folks have provided medical equipment for us to take to Ethiopia
and this has been donated for use by doctors in the hospitals we visit.
Oximeters, walking frames and wheelchairs have all been provided and
received gratefully and are being used for the benefit not just of the
children we care for but other patients as well. And - many thanks to all
who kindly donated spectacle and hearing aids which have restored
sight and sound for many of our volunteers and children.
In 2015 Tsege was our first volunteer and played a key role in the
founding of the charity. Since then she has overseen the growth of the
community of children we support south of the city but in re￿nt years
has increasingly suffered from the effects of osteoarthritis. Now bed-
ridden it is moving to see Amanuel - the first child we agreed to help and
now 9 years old - acting as carer for the woman who cared for him when
he was abandoned at a few hours old. We are grateful for the quantity of
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pain relief medication for Tsege taken to Ethiopia on a visit by one of our
friends - many thanks Deborah.
Dr Tim continues to work wonders at the Christian hospital in Addis
Ababa and has treated countless children over the years he has lived in
Ethiopia. As orthopaedic surgeon at the hospital he has performed many
successful operations on children with club feet and we were pleased to
support his work with Rahel following his previous success with Abduro
who now walks unaided. The pictures of Rahel following her treatment
were wonderful and not just of her aligned feet. Rahel's smile shows that
her whole outlook on life has been transformed and she can look to the
future with confidence.
Educatlon
Laptops, tablets and mobile phones have also been given to us to take
to Ethiopia and in addition to helping communication with families and
volunteers in Ethiopia they have been used to support education. The
two laptops taken out during 2023124 are now maintained by Dibabe and
Lemlem and are available for use by any of the families who might need
them. Our graduates Danait, Delina and Yeshume were supported in
their studies by access to computer equipment and we see this
continuing with other students who progress to higher and further
education. We look forward to expanding in this venture with more
promises of equipment from supporters.
We have helped Mehat since she was 12 years old. In 2018 her father
had died and she was living in a one-roomed house with the rain pouring
in. Caring for an HIV+ mother there was little time to concentrate on
school work. With our support that changed and she is now about to
leave school and applying for a place at university. Her ambition is to
work in hotel management and we can help her make that a reality.
Melat is another teenager who is blossoming. HIV+ herself we organised
the medication and she completed her schooling in September. She
asked for support to attend a 13 week course as a beautician and earlier
this year was awarded her diploma. With her stock of henna, nail varnish
and creams she is patiently building a customer base and has high
hopes for a successful business.
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School registration fees are due at the start of every academic year and
it is one of our key milestones to ensure that these are covered for every
school age child.
Registration fees vary from school to school and with inflation and
an increasing number of children to support this is our biggest
annual one-off outlay. For 2024 the total cost will be approximately
£3,000.
The Drive to Independence
We do not want to create dependency and soon after agreeing to help a
child we commit ourselves to planning for their independence and for
young children this may be a long-temi commitment. However, by talking
with Mums and other adult family members it may be that they have skills
and are willing to work or train to work. earn an income and become self-
sufficient. If Mum can progress to a point where she can stand on her own
two feet then the child also benefits to the point where we get that
wonderful phone call - 'Thank you for everything but we are doing fine
now- please use the monthly allowance to help another child.
It was very special to receive a call from Delina this year. We had agreed
to help her in 2016 when both her parents died after contracting AIDS.
HIV+ herself Delina was very sick but once the medication took effect she
returned to school, did well and applied for a place on an accountancy
course at university. Post-graduation she took up employment in an office
in the capital and Ihis year was promoted
making the most of the
opportunity she has been given.
During 2021122 we started to support a number of families who had fled
from the fighting in the north and made their way to the capital. Widowed
with children Zemeda became the spokeswoman for this group and
proved herself resilient and enterprising. With our support and a microloan
from The Rotary Club of Bradford Blaize she set up as a hairdresser. Her
success was witnessed first-hand by the trustees as on several
inspections it was difficult to meet with Zemeda as there was always a
queue of ladies outside her home patiently waiting for her to attend to their
hair. With the ceasefire Zemeda retumed to Tigray and
independent
now - continues to expand her business.
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Letay is another widow who escaped the conflict with her children Abraha
and Filimon. Like Zemeda once the fighting subsided she decided to
return to the north of the country and there joined a co-operative farming
programme. The photographs of her tomatoes. onions and carrots were
very encouraging and it was not long before she too was self-sufficient
and able to provide for her children. Although we do not send regular
allowances to either Letay or Zemeda now we are still in touch and always
on hand if they think we might help in any way.
Fasika lost her husband and her leg in a factory accident but never lost
hope. Begging at the roadside with a toddler we helped and over the years
we have supported Fasika to train as a machinist and supplied a sewing
machine. Fasika now earns an income making dresses, curtains and
bedding and also makes clothes for the children we care for. During our
last inspection we discussed the possibility of her applying for a trade
licence. These are highly prized and allow the holder to bid for contracts
to make outfits for govemment establishments e.g. hospital unifoms.
Lemlem is working with Fasika to progress this with our support and we
look forward to Fasika taking her business to the next level.
We are pleased to report that Chadwick Farm is now productive and
expanding from its initial false start. The investment in milk cows ended
abruptly when our manager was incarcerated along with thousands of
other young men during the conflict in what the government saw was a
national security risk. With no one to milk the cows they were sold and we
were fortunate to recoup the initial outlay. We now deal in beef cows which
are bought in rural markets west of the capital then sold to restaurants and
hotels in Addis Ababa for a profit. Although these transactions only take
place three times a year (Easter, New Year and Christmas) the income
generated is sufficient to support some of ourfamilies thus releasing funds
to care for more children. In addition to cows we still maintain a flock of
chickens to the north of the city and the income from egg sales is used to
support 7 children in that area.
More anlmals = more income = more children off the streets
This section of the report covers just some of the stories about our
achievements in Ethiopia. The trustees are always available to come
along to groups rf invited to speak and expand on the progress being
made.
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3.2 Outside Ethio
ia
Promotion and fund raising has progressed throughout the year and
numerous enjoyable activities have resulted in donations continuing on
their upward trajectory. It has been a pleasure to attend gatherings of
various groups and talk about our work. The majority of these have been
repeat bookings and it is great to return to see friends who are keen to
hear about the progress of the children they have supported so
generously. A programme of presentations has been delivered and is
scheduled as follows..
The Rotary Club of Bradford Blaize
The Rotary Club of Aireborough
St Paul's Church, Hasland
Pilsley Community Group
St Thomas, Church, Brampton
Holymoorside Women's Group
Wingerworth Wl
Staveley Seniors
Salem Chapel
We are delighted to have been beneficiaries of the microloan scheme
initiated by members of The Rotary Club of Bradford Blaize. The
members have provided donations on the basis that they are used to
support families to independence. We have identified Tlahun as best
placed to oversee the scheme in Ethiopia and loans are given out to
individuals - usually widowed Mums with children - who we support.
The aim is for them to set up in business so that they become self-
sufficient and don't have to rely on SCH, Ethiopia. The loans do not bear
interest and a repayment plan is agreed depending on factors such as
forecast income and the number of dependents in the family. To date
loans have been made to buy livestock, set up market stalls and
purchase hairdressing equipment and beauty products. These initiatives
have achieved the aim of helping families to independence and have led
to the additional benefit for the charity of reducing the number of
allowances we send each month - these savings have been used to
help more girls and boys off the street and have been a major factor in
increasing the number of families we can support.
Increased awareness has also resulted in many donations of clothes,
spectacles, computers and medical equipment that have been taken by
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the trustees to our partners and volunteers in Ethiopia. Goods have also
been donated for us to sell in order to raise cash and our market stalls
and car boot sales have generated significant funds. Many thanks to
Mick Brady, Mayor of Chesterfield and all the kind folks who give so
freely. Particular recognition is necessary regarding the spectacular
achievement of Dave Powditch who tirelessly supports our work with his
sales - thank you Dave!
We are delighted that retired police officer John Bown continues to
support SCH, Ethiopia and his decision to grant a percentage of sales of
his book is greatly appreciated. Called to Serve and Protect covers how
he grew up on a farm with no running water or electricity, left school with
no academic qualifications yet went on to a successful career in the
police force before travelling the world as adviser to overseas for￿S.
Our growing team of SCH runners continue to raise funds via
sponsorship and we are looking forward to the Big Half Marathon in
London where we will be represented by a team of 4 athletes. Many
thanks to Mike. Shirley. Craig and Paul. And the sporting link is further
strengthened by our association with the Community Group of
Chesterfield FC. Many of our girls and boys were overjoyed to receive
football kit donated by supporters of the club. The food, housing and
medical care are important but a football shirt really makes a child's face
light up.
We continue to appear in publications and attend for interviews at radio
stations and Saltergate Children's Home, Ethiopia has featured in:
Lichgate News, St Paul's Church
Ploughshare, St Thomas, Church
Reflections
Kaleidoscope - Sutton African Caribbean Cultural Organisation
TWIST
S40
The Derbyshire Times
BBC Radio Derby
BBC Radio Sheffield
Spire Radio
Imperial Voice Radio
Elastic FM
Sheffield Hallam University Alumni Newsletter
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During 2023124 the reach of Saltergate Children's Home. Ethiopia has
continued to extend to countries around the world. In addition to
supporters in Australia. Denmark. Fran￿. Italy, Poland and several states
across the USA we now have friends in Brazil and Canada who have
shown a keen interest in our work. Kind donors have also increased in
number across the UK and we are delighted with the response to our work
by new groups of friends who have taken up the cause and are
increasingly involved in the promotion of the charity's aims. The trustees
will continue to work with all our supporters keeping them in touch with the
children and are always available to speak with any group who might be
interested in our charity - we look forward to hearing from you.
4. Financial Review
A simple truth is always to the fore as the trustees look to support children
and work to help them transform their lives:
It is kind and loyal donors who glve our volunteers the means to
feed, house and educate the children we care for and we can do
nothlng wlthout thelr support.
The quality of life and the number of children we can support is directly
proportional to the donations received and at a time when many charities
are struggling and even asking the govemment for help we are so grateful
to our supporters. SCH care for children long-term just the same as if the
children were their own. That is. we manage reserves to ensure that 12
year old Elias. dream of becoming a teacher - should he continue with
that aspiration - can be made a reality by accessing the necessary funds
for training.
SCH are no different from any other charity in that we need to be aware
of the particular financial environment in which we operate. As such
exchange rates are monitored on a daily basis to ensure that funds are
transferred through the banking system to Ethiopia at the optimum rate.
We are also keenly aware of inflation rates in Ethiopia which have
fluctuated between 20 and 350/0 over recent years. And our knowledge of
prices is not just based on data reported at the national level which for a
country whose economy is underpinned at grassroots level by, for
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example, subsistence farming can be unreliable. Daily communication
with our volunteers and the families themselves means that we have a
direct anecdotal link to prices in the local shops and on the markets.
Hearing from mothers that 'sorghum has increased again, feeds into our
understanding of the economy on the ground- the real impact on people's
pockets. All this is referred to in the trustees. assessment regarding
considered increases to the monthly allowances sent to families.
Returning to the point about our generous donors in order to underline our
gratitud8. With the cost of living crisis and the alarming increases in UK
and other countries inflation rates following the pandemic and conflict in
several countries worldwide it would have been understandable for
regular donations to support our work to have been questioned. That our
support is truly based on sound relations with selfless advocates is
evidenced by the fact that during 2023124 donations actually increased -
quite wonderful.
The cost of supporting a child including food. shelter and schooling is £25
a month.
Broadly the charity continues to operate on a prudent basis of:
Regular funds in e.g. standing orders = Regular allowances paid
and
One-off donations = One-off payments made
e.g. medical emergencies, grants. annual school registration fees.
We continue to use only registered banking systems for investment and
money transfer. As advised by the UK International Charity Engagement
Team we never use cash couriers.
Noted that no funds are materially in deficit. For detailed financial
information please visit the Charity Commission website.
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5. Chan
enda and Concludin
Remarks
No apology is made for taking and extending a paragraph from the
2022123 annual report here. In fact this is offered as evidence of
constancy of purpose and highlights the fact that the trustees never lose
sight of the basic premise that underpins everything we do - care for the
child comes first.
An effective change agenda demands awareness of what will not
change. Saltergate Children's Home, Ethiopia will continue to deliver on
its purposes to cover the medical, housing and educational needs of
disadvantaged children in Ethiopia. We are keen that our support helps
to build confidence and capability and leads to the independence of the
families we care for as they escape from the generation to generation
stranglehold of poverty. The issue of children progressing beyond
secondary education is regularly addressed as we support young people
through the transition to higher or further education. employment and
self-sufficiency.
The trustees, vision is to establish and oversee a three stage virtuous
circle. The initial material offering has to be funding for survival. Beyond
that the message
and the funding to support the message
is to
promote working towards independence through education and initiative.
And finally, once self-sufficiency is achieved, the cycle to be repeated by
the beneficiary helping others in the same situation they once endured.
And during 2023124 - it has become even clearer that the districts in
which our communities are based are benefiting from the projects that are
being delivered. Parents of children and our volunteers have grasped the
opportunity given them and are not just feeding their own families and
enabling them to get an education but bringing the benefits of their
enterprise to all the people in that area. Further, it has been rewarding to
see the network support between families flourishing and close relations
are evident within the ten communities.
2024125 and beyond will see a greater awareness that what has been built
in the name of Saltergate Children's Home, Ethiopia can now be viewed
as a launch pad for step-change projects. We have delivered numerous
initiatives that have helped families to independence since our inception
not least with the support of The Rotary Club of Bradford Blaize where we
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have benefited by being part of their microloan scheme. Next level
projects will now be considered as a natural progression.
The trustees have been approached to consider support for numerous
projects including hospital facilities, buildings to accommodate the needs
of children with disabilities and the expansion of Chadwick Farm. Officials
at the British Embassy and the Pentecostsl Church in Addis Ababa have
reached out to us to offer support and preliminary bids for funding to
government and trusts are being assessed. Given the current state of the
country risk assessment will clearly need to be thorough but with the
charity's base secure, the experience gained from the years working in
Ethiopia informing decision-making and the growing strength of
partnerships the trustees see that all risks can be managed in order to
ensure successful delivery.
Although our change agenda Is progressive and demandlng our
touchstone Is always summarlsed In one questlon and guldes
everythlng we do - 'if this child was your own what would you do?,
6. Declaration
Independent Examiner
Signature
11
Date
Chair of Trustees
Signature
Date
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Appendices
Appendix A - Reference and Administration
Charity Name: Saltergate Children's Home. Ethiopia
Registered Charity Number". 1175880
Charity's Address: 62 Rhodesia Road, Brampton. Chesterfield,
Derbyshire S40 3AL United Kingdom
M: (+44) 077 899 75460
E: kevinjosephmodey@yahoo.co.uk
Charity Trustees:
1. Michelle Marie Guthrie
2. Rebecca Gurr
3. Genet Morley
4. David Levick
5. Kevin Morley (Chair)
The body entitled to appoint trustees are the current board of charity
trustees.
Names of the trustees for the charity e.g. Custodian Trustees..
None
Names and addresses of advisers:
None
Name of Chief Executive or names of senior staff members..
None
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Appendix B - Structure, Governance and Management
Description of the charity's trusts:
Type of Governing Document: Constitution adopted 21 June 2015.
How Ihe charity is constituted: Unincorporated Association.
Trustee selection method: Trustees are appointed or re-appointed
annually at the Annual General Meeting by existing trustees.
Additional Governance Issues
At induction trustees are referred to the Charity Commission guidance
and the charity's policies in particular regarding safeguarding. All
trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other
benefits.
Appendlx C - Trustees Scope
The main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to the
charity's objects and with due regard to the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission are in accordance with the strategies:
1. Management
Overall management of the charity has ensured that a legal
framework is adhered to, the planning cycle is robust and the
vision is being delivered in accordance with the agreed strategies.
2. Prornotion and Fund Raising
The charity is promoted worldwide, awareness is raised and a
network of individuals and partner organisations which are
mutually beneficial and have developed into a supportive
community is being built. ICT is used wherever possible to
promote and secure the charity.
Homes are supported by raising funds by any legal means,
approaching organisations and individuals and promoting events
and initiatives. Donors and Friends of Saltergate Children's Home,
Ethiopia are highly valued for their essential contribution.
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3. Cost Reduction
Effort has been expended to ensure that costs are on a variable
basis wherever possible and opportunities are continuously sought
to drive costs down.
4. Partnership
We have built relations with government departments and other
organisations and charities - bodies that the charity can work with
in partnership to deliver the vision.
5. Care in Ethiopia
We research, deploy and deliver on care. accommodation, m8dical
facilitieslexpertise and appropriate educational establishments.
Regular payments have been made to families and one-off
payments are made in response to requests for healthcare and
educational supplies. Children have been referred for
vaccinations in accordance with the programme available in
Ethiopia and the cost of physiotherapy and dietary supplements
has been covered.
6. Growth in Ethiopia
We grow secure, sustainable homes as driven by the charity's
available resources which are legally-based. We have built a
supportive family community and gender balance of the total
number of children we care for is continuously addressed.
The value of the charity's work to the children it supports can be
measured in terms of..
Provision of basic needs e.g. food. clothing
Families in accommodation
Children in school and results in school
Children receiving necessary healthcare
Adults in training
Families becoming self-sufficient
Level of Return
Delivery of agreed projects
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The trustees confinTt that they have had regard to Charity
Commission guidance on Public Benefit when planning the
charity's activities at the trustee meetings.
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Charity Commission for England and Wales
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Charity Name: Salteryate Children's Home, Ethiopia
Charity Number: 1175880
For the period from: 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Section A- Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts
Total Funds
Last year
Funds
Funds
Funds
t)onatlons
Ilndlvidual$)
17901
17901
16629
Donations
{Organisatlon8)
20496
20496
7044
Donatlon•
ITru8teos
3275
3275
4898
Fund Ralslng
Events
60
2237
Glft Ald
Ro¢olpts
1576
1576
978
Sub Total
43308
43308
31786
A2 Asset and
Investment
sales
Total Recelpts
43308
31786
030624

A3 Payments
Total Funds
Last Ygar
Funds
Funds
Funds
Paymgnts
made to
Ethiopia
25100
251C
19935
Prlntlng
statlonery,
postagè
1738
1738
1321
Travel &
Sub8181on¢•
1537
1537
3577
Sub Total
28375
28375
24833
A4 Assot and
Investment
purchases
Total
Payments
28375
28375
24833
Net of
Recelptsl
Paym•nts
14933
14933
6953
A5 Transfers
between
funds
A6 Ca$h
fund$ last
ygar ond
5C611
5CI311
Cash funds
th1$ yoar end
65544
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Section B - Statement of Assets and Liabilities at the end of the
period
B1 Cash Funds
Details
Endowment Funds
Total cash funds Ibn
from receipl and
paymant accounts)
B2 Other Pjlonetary Assets
Dots118
R•8trl¢t•d Funds
Endovffliont Funds
B3 Investment Assets
D•lalls
Fund to Tmhlch amot
belongs
Current Valu&
B4 Assets retained for the charity's ¢MI use
Detal
Fund to whkh asset
belongs
Cost
Cufrnnl Value
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B5 Liabilities
Details
Fund to whlch
Ilability rglatos
Amount Du•
When Due
Signed by one trustse on behalf of all tho trustees
Signatur•
Print Name
Dats of Approval
Kevin Morfey
Format based on The Charity Gommiss*￿ template Alarch 2012." New fom7at J8nu8ry 2017
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Charity Commission for England and Wales
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Charity Name: Saltergate Children's Home, Ethiopia
Charity Number: 1175880
For the period from: 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Independent Examiner's Report
I hereby declare that on Tuesday 4 June 2024 the following evidence
pertaining to the Saltergate Children's Home, Ethiopia accounts were
made available to me:
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Bank Statements
Receipts
International Transfer documents
I confirm that the income and expenditure shown in the accounts for
2023124 are a true and accurate record of re￿Ipts and payments.
Signed
Janine Lemire - Independent Examiner
Date
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