Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2022 Period start date To 31/12/2022 Period end date
Charity name: House of Caring Sierra Leone
Charity registration number: 1177112
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | For the relief of poverty and hardship amongst orphans and such other vulnerable children in Sierra Leone in particular but not exclusively, By providing financial and practical support including education and shelter. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
As society slowly recovers from the fallout of covid, our income had to be generated from donations made by members and their friends and families. We encouraged well wishers to commit to a regular fixed amount. A successful online fundraising event and a quiz night also took place. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing House of caring’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities. In particular, the trustees considered how planned activities will contribute to the Association's aims and objectives. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| SORP reference | ||
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We do not offer grants to any individual or institution. We also have not received any funding from the Government or any agency. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The rented premises was vacated in December 2021. This coincided with the graduation of all of the residents except three who had another year to go before graduation. It was decided that the three boys would stay with relatives, but continue to be supported by HOCSL. The building that was in progress last year, was successfully completed in April 2022 and the first residents moved in in September 2022. The period between April and September was used to source members of staff, prepare the home and recruit residents through the Ministry of Gender and Children’s affairs. Nine boys under the age of ten were selected. 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 alreadyoverstretched,is also relieved. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | New building completed and opened in time for the start of the new academic year. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are elected at the general elections, by the membership. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Trustees are advised and encouraged to read material such as the trustees welcome pack provided by the commission. They also keep updated with changes and material sent via email, from the commission to the charity. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The association is a registered charity. It comprises of the membership, with an elected executive and team of trustees. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The association continues to collaborate with chapters in Sierra Leone and the USA. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | House of Caring Sierra Leone. |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | House of Caring. |
| Registered charity number | 1177112 |
| Charity’s principal address | 8 Hollycroft Close, South Croydon Surrey. CR2 7FE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ade Daramy | President | Membership at election | ||
| Francess Easmon | Secretary | Membership at election | ||
| Joy Fraser- Amosun | Treasurer | Membership at election | ||
| Madonna Johnson | Asst. Secretary | Membership at election | ||
| Willis Olu-Williams | Membership at election | |||
| Joy Richards | Membership at election | |||
| Alafia Gabbidon | Membership at election | |||
– 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 N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
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
Other optional information
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Madonna Audrey Johnson | ||
Assistant Secretary |
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| 30/10/2023 | ||
| 30/10/2023 |
| House of Caring Sierra Leone (UK) | Year ended Dec 2022 £ |
|---|---|
| Membership subscriptions | 975 |
| Donations | 3,733 |
| Fundraising from events | 668 |
| Total Receipts Hire of hall (exp refund) Support Grants remitted Total Payments |
5,376 |
| - 110 2,371 |
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| 2,261 | |
| Net income in Year | 3,115 |
| Cash at Bank brought forward | 20,995 |
| **Fund Position ** | 24,110 |