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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 12/02/2020 Period start date To 31/12/2021 Period end date
Charity name: HOUSE OF CARING SIERRA LEONE
Charity registration number: 1177112
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 For the relief of poverty and hardship
purposes of the charity amongst orphans and such other
as set out in its vulnerable children in Sierra Leone in
governing document particular but not exclusively, by
providing financial and practical support
including education and shelter.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Our regular fundraising activities had
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activities in relation to to be cancelled this year because of
those purposes for the the corona virus. We however held a
public benefit, in virtual fundraising event which was
particular, the activities, held jointly with the American branch.
projects or services This was quite successful.
identified in the
accounts.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Trustees have referred to the
whether the trustees Charity Commission’s general
have had regard to the guidance on public benefit when
guidance issued by the reviewing House of caring aims and
Charity Commission on objectives and in planning future
public benefit activities. In particular, the trustees
considered how planned activities will
contribute to the Association’s aims
and objectives.
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We do not offer grants to any
Para 1.38 individual or institution. We also have
Policy on grant making not received any funding from the
Government or any agency.
Para 1.38
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment
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Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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Work continues on the new build.
Unfortunately, there was an
unexpected break in the construction,
Summary of the main caused by the unexplained and
Para 1.20
achievements of the unexpected departure of the
charity, identifying the contractor. A replacement has been
difference the charity’s sought and we are on track to
work has made to the complete by December 2022. This will
circumstances of its tie in with the lease on the present
beneficiaries and any building coming to an end and the
wider benefits to society graduation of four boys from the
as a whole. home.
The new home will be in the same
town as the present site. This will be
good for all, as established ties exist
between the home and the
community.
Although our numbers are small, the
impact on the community is great. It
gets children out of poverty, provides
shelter, education and nurturing in a
caring environment. The burden on
relatives who are already
overstretched, is also relieved.
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Building progress on track.
Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Achieved. Due to the climate caused
by the corona virus, we were not
Performance of expecting to raise any funds. We
fundraising activities Para 1.41 however cashed in on the situation
against objectives set and held a virtual event which yielded
a pleasant surprise.
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No investments
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 We have a fairly healthy balance, that
financial position at the will allow us to do some smaller
end of the period projects that are planned
Statement explaining Para 1.22 The present home is run from rented
the policy for holding premises. Funds were donated to go
reserves stating why towards a new build. As we are still
they are held raising funds for the building, the
allocated money is held in reserve.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £10,000.00
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 N/A
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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Me mbership subscription and
proceeds of fundraising activities.
The charity’s principal
sources of funds Para 1.47
(including any
fundraising)
N/A
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
None
A description of the Para 1.46
principal risks facing the
charity
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Trustees are elected at the general
methods including elections, by the membership.
details of any
constitutional provisions
e.g. election to post or
name of any person or
body entitled to appoint
one or more trustees
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Trustees are advised and encouraged
to read material such as the trustees
Policies and procedures welcome pack provided by the
adopted for the Para 1.51 commission. They also keep updated
induction and training of with changes and material sent via
trustees email, from the commission to the
charity.
The association is a registered charity.
It comprises of the membership, with
The charity’s an elected executive and team of
organisational structure Para 1.51 trustees.
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
The association continues to
collaborate with chapters in Sierra
Relationship with any Para 1.51 Leone and the USA.
related parties
Other
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Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name House of Caring Sierra Leone
Other name the charity
uses
Registered charity 1177112
number
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Charity’s principal 8 Hollycroft Close,
address South Croydon
Surrey. CR2 7FE
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
1 Ade Daramy President Membership at election
Francess Secretary Membership at election
2
Easmon
Joy Fraser- Treasurer Membership at election
3
Amosun
Madonna Asst. Secretary Membership at election
4
Johnson
Willis Olu- Membership at election
5
Williams
6 Alafia Gabbidon Membership at election
7 Joy Richards Membership at election
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Madonna Johnson
Position (eg Assistant Secretary Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 25[th] October 2022
Yearended Dgc 20?1 Hoijse of Caring Sierra Leone (UKI Incomin Resources: Membership subcriptions 880.00 Donatlons 2.176.03 Fundraising from events 2.01)0.44 5,056A7 A1 Receipts A2 A39ets and Investment sale8 Hire of Rooms Other UK Costs 200.rx) Grants and donation• 2,939.37 Payments 3.139.37 Net in¢omg in Year 1,917.10 19.078.00 Cash at Bank brought forward Fund Position 2Q,995.10
Declarations Signed on behalf of the Charity's trustees Signature(s Full namels) Positlon leg Secretary, Chair, etc) IUSofvJ