Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's RÈport Report to the trusteesl members of On accounts for the year Orbded 314. D￿er￿tr 2024 Charity no Ilf any) 1179605 Set out on pages One and Two Respectlve Th8 charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of Ihe accounts. responsibilities of The chanty's trustees ￿nSider that an audrt 1$ not required for this year trustees and examlngr under sectKJn 144 of Ihe Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibilty to". exomine the accounts under sectk)n 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the prccedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Chanty Commission (under section 145(5)Ibl of the Charities Act. and to state whether particular matters have ￿me to my attention. Basls of Independent My 8X8mination vm carried out in accordance wrth general Directions given examlner's statoment by the Chanty Commiss￿n. An examination includes a revthv of the counting records kerrt by the charity and a compari80n of the accounts presented wrth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the aLrounts,and seeking expLqn8tions from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provKJe all the evidence Ihat woukl be required in an audit. and consequentty no opinwi is gtven as to whether the accounts presenl a Irue and fair. vmv and the report is limiled to those matters Set out in the stslement beknw. Independont In connection wrth my examination. no matter has come to my attention examlnerfs Statement 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in. any material respecl. Ihe requiremenls." to keep accounting records in accordance with sèGts'on 130 of the Charrties Act: and to prepare accounts which ￿rd wrth the accounting records and compty wrth the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met,. or 2. to which. in my opin￿n, attents'on should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the ￿)Unts to be reached. Signed: Name: Rev'd. A. A. Clements MA, ACIB. FCIE Relevant profossional qualification(s) or body (If any): Fellow Ass(Kialion of Charity Independenl Examiners. 15 Carleton Road. Great Knowley, Chorley PR6 8TQ. ||**AdAmi Project**
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**o**||Period end date||||||| |||||||1||Jan||||2024||||31|Dec|||2024||| |||||||||||||||||||||||| |Section A|||||Reference and administration details|||||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||||||| |**Charity name**|||||||||AdAmi Project|||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||||||| |**Other names charity is known by**||||||||||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||||||| |**Registered charity number(if any) **||||||||||1179605||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||||||| |**Charity's principal address**|||||||||||
1 Trillo Avenue|||||||||||| ||||||||||||Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay|||||||||||| ||||||||||||Conwy|||||||||||| ||||||||||||**Postcode**||||||||LL28 4NS|||| |||||||||||||||||||||||| |**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**||||||||||||||||||||||| |1
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**any)**|| |||||||||||||||||||||||| |||KirstyWood|||||Chair||||||Retired on 30/08/24|||||||||| |||EmilyPhillips|||||Chair||||||Appointed 30/08/24|||||||||| |||Donna Hazlewood|||||Treasurer|||||||||||||||| |||Emily-Anne Tunnacliffe|||||Trustee|||||||||||||||| |||PollyBlenkin|||||Trustee|||||||||||||||| |||CathyDrew-Brewsford|||||Trustee||||||Appointed 26/03/24|||||||||| |||Jenny Benton|||||Trustee|||||||||||||||| |||Dr Aba Lisa Graham|||||Trustee|||||||||||||||| ||**Charity's principal address**|**Charity's principal address**|
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1 Trillo Avenue|||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||Rhos on|Sea, Colwyn Bay|||||| ||||Conwy||||||| ||||**Postcode**||LL28 4NS||||| ||||||||||| |**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**|||||||||| |||||||**Name of person (or body)**|||| ||**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**||**Dates acted if not for whole year**||**entitled to appoint trustee (if**|||| |||||||**any)**|||| ||||||||||| |1|KirstyWood|Chair||Retired on 30/08/24|||||| |2|EmilyPhillips|Chair||Appointed 30/08/24|||||| |3|Donna Hazlewood|Treasurer|||||||| |4|Emily-Anne Tunnacliffe|Trustee|||||||| |5|PollyBlenkin|Trustee|||||||| |6|CathyDrew-Brewsford|Trustee||Appointed 26/03/24|||||| |7|Jenny Benton|Trustee|||||||| |8|Dr Aba Lisa Graham|Trustee|||||||| ## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** **Name Dates acted if not for whole year** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of adviser Name Address** ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** March **2012** **TAR** 1 **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Self-appointed Trustee selection methods - (eg. appointed by, elected by) ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** None You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: ● policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - relationship with any related parties; - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** The objects of the CIO are: **Summary of the** (i) To advance the education of children and young adults in Sierra Leone, particularly **objects of the** those affected by pregnancy and early motherhood, by providing and assisting in the **charity set out in** provision of facilities for education. **its governing document** (ii) The prevention or relief of poverty in Sierra Leone through the provision of shelter, food, health, education and other charitable services as the trustees from time to time deem appropriate. 2 March **2012** **TAR** |**Summary of the**
**main activities**
**undertaken for**
**the public benefit**
**in relation to**
**these objects**
**(include within**
**this section the**
**statutory**
**declaration that**
**trustees have had**
**regard to the**
**guidance issued**
**by the Charity**
**Commission on**
**public benefit)**|In 2024, we worked in close partnership with two locally registered non-government
organisations (NGOs) in Sierra Leone: our sister organisation AdAmi Project Sierra
Leone and Movement for Education and Advocacy Salone (MEANS). Both are run by
experienced local teams with an excellent understanding of the local context and strong
working relationships with the communities in which we work.
Over the 12 months,**198**young mothers in Bo and Kenema districts participated in some
or all of our programme activities. This consisted of:
1) Scholarships and material support to return to education (secondary and university
level) or pursue vocational training;
2) One-to-one and group mentoring to help young mothers grow in confidence and
self-esteem, and to set and work towards life goals;
3) Family mediation support to help rebuild relationships that have broken down, and to
ensure that the young mothers have a safe place to call home;
4) Business grants both to young mothers and their caregivers to help them set up or
grow small businesses, helping the family to become financially more secure;
5) Childcare provision to ensure the young mothers are able to go to school/training and
concentrate on their studies;
6) Wider support and interventions, including grassroots community engagement and
awareness-raising activities.
We confirm that the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on
public benefit.| |---|---| ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** Safeguarding is paramount to the AdAmi Project, and we share this responsibility with You **may choose** our local partners. We require all local partners to have a robust safeguarding policy in to include further place and to submit details of any safeguarding incidents to us within quarterly statements, where safeguarding reports. We are pleased to report that there were no major safeguarding relevant, about: incidents in 2024. ● policy on grantmaking; The AdAmi Project has its own safeguarding policy, which is reviewed and updated ● policy regularly. Should any trustee, volunteer, or supporter visit the work in Sierra Leone, they programme are required to review and comply with our safeguarding policies and procedures. related Depending on the nature of their contact with beneficiaries, they may also be required to investment; undergo a DBS check. ● contribution made by volunteers. 3 March **2012** **TAR** Section D Achievements and performance **Summary of the main achieveme nts of the charity during the year** In 2024, 198 young mothers ranging in age from 12 to 25 accessed tailored, holistic support through our project in three communities of Bo district (Baoma, Gondama, and Bo town) and a handful in Kenema town. These young mothers joined our project at varying points between 2021 and 2024. Typically, they remain part of our project for two to four years, but sometimes less/more, depending on their individual needs and circumstances. Over the reporting period, we delivered the following activities: - **53 young mothers were supported to return to or remain in school.** At the start of the school year, they received uniforms, stationery, and core textbooks. Childcare support, sanitary pads (distributed monthly), and a weekly transport allowance, if needed, were also provided. - **139 young mothers were supported to move into or continue full-time vocational training courses.** The project covered annual course fees, and students received uniforms, learning materials/tools, childcare support, sanitary pads (distributed monthly), and a weekly transport allowance. - **Six young mothers received scholarships to continue or begin university education.** The young mothers are studying nursing, social work, community and early childhood development. - **47 young mothers who graduated from their vocational training courses during the year received individual start-up kits** (e.g., sewing machines, hairdressing scissors, and mirrors) to help them continue their trade, either at a local workplace or as small business owners. - **192 young mothers (excluding university scholars) participated in regular life skills sessions** at the monthly circle of confidence gatherings and weekly sessions, which equipped them with new information, knowledge, and skills on a broad range of topics. - **198 young mothers were monitored weekly at their homes and/or places of study.** These visits were essential in providing ongoing support and encouragement while enabling the team to identify and resolve any issues that arose. - **Eight family meals were organised** . These meals helped to engage the families, bringing them together to share information and updates from the project whilst ensuring their buy-in and support. - **69 business grants were distributed to carers/families to help them set up or grow their businesses** . By doing so, we helped families to generate additional household income. In return for these grants, receivers agreed to provide childcare and support to the young mothers. - **76 local women received a small monthly stipend** in return for providing childcare while the young mothers attended school or training. - **Upwards of 80% (157) of the young mothers received support to rebuild or maintain peaceful relationships with their families.** This included family 4 March **2012** **TAR** Section D Achievements and performance counselling and mediation sessions to ensure that they had a safe place to call home and the love and support of their families. - **We continued to support the growth of the Community Girls Network** . Over 300 more young mothers and other vulnerable girls/young women participated in activities delivered through the network. This included attendance at local awareness-raising and advocacy events, participation in livelihood and skills training activities, and participation in sports and social events organised through the network. - **With a restricted grant from a UK Foundation, we opened a new tailoring social enterprise in Bo town** . The enterprise has two primary objectives: 1) to provide young mothers with pathways to stable employment and entrepreneurship after completing their vocational training; and 2) to create a sustainable revenue stream for the AdAmi Project, with profits reinvested to further support its activities. ## **Summary of achievements:** This year, 198 young mothers participated in our project, exceeding our target of 150. The retention rate was exceptionally high at 97%, reflecting the effectiveness of our targeted and holistic support. Key results against our project's four intended outcomes: ## **Outcome one: Increase education opportunities for young mothers** - Of the 40 young mothers who pursued formal schooling during the 2023/2024 academic year, 39 (98%) completed the entire school year. - Of the 12 young mothers who sat BECE, all 12 passed and progressed to SSS1. - Of the 10 young mothers who sat WASSCE, 7 passed and graduated from senior secondary school. The others are being supported to re-sit privately this year. - This year, 100% (47) of young mothers successfully graduated from their vocational training course. ## **Outcome two: Increase income opportunities for young mothers** - 100% of the 47 young mothers who graduated from their vocational training courses in 2024 have new skills and tools to secure work and earn an income. - Of 43 young women who completed the endline, 21 (49%) are in paid employment/apprenticeships or running their own businesses; 7 (17%) are pursuing unpaid apprenticeships in their selected trades; and 15 (34%) are unemployed but seeking work. - 87% rated their financial security as good or OK, compared to 0% at baseline. The average income was 20-45 SLL per day. While earnings are still low, many are committed to developing their skills and in formal apprenticeships that provide a stepping stone to build. ## **Outcome three: Young mothers have improved life skills and well-being and are able to make informed choices** - 93% expressed feeling good about their physical health (v's 11% at baseline) - 87% expressed feeling good about their emotional and mental health (v's 21% at baseline) March **2012** **TAR** 5 Section D Achievements and performance - 83% reported feeling happy (v's 0% at baseline) - Young mothers showed high confidence levels in all areas of their lives, setting a strong foundation for their lives going forward. All young mothers agreed that they had good self-esteem, 89% felt confident in who they are, and 85% knew their rights (v's 8% at baseline). ## **Outcome four: Young mothers are supported by and safe in their communities** - 100% of young mothers now have secure and safe housing (v's 50% at baseline) - 96% agreed that they now have the support of their families (v's 45% at baseline) - 100% feel they are accepted and supported by their community now expressing good or OK relationships (v's 15% at baseline) ## **Other achievements and highlights from the year:** ## **Amplifying the voices and visibility of young mothers** Increasing young mothers' voices and visibility within our programme, including ensuring that our interventions and priorities reflect their needs and wants, is essential. This year, we made good progress towards this goal. In October, we recruited eight young mothers to work alongside our team to serve as peer mentors. They now work with us to assist with key day-to-day activities, including monitoring tasks and delivering life skills sessions. They receive a monthly stipend whilst gaining new skills and valuable work experience. We also learn a lot from the young mothers, who share their insights and ideas daily with the team. ## **Networking and profile raising in Sierra Leone** In 2024, we continued to raise our profile and voice in Sierra Leone through our local partners, who attended consultations, meetings and events with stakeholders and other organisations throughout the year. This included participating in several high-profile awareness-raising and advocacy events in Bo, such as International Women's Day celebrations and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. A cross-section of the young mothers also joined in to celebrate these events. ## **UK fundraising success** We continued to nurture and grow existing and new donor relationships this year. We remain grateful for the ongoing support of numerous trusts and foundations, as well as a small but growing pool of individual donors. In October, we participated in the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund, raising an incredible £10,055 from 111 individual donations. A special thanks go to our individual pledgers and the Coles-Medlock Foundation for championing our campaign. In November, we teamed up with Freetown-born Chef Maria Bradford to hold a special supper club event in London. Almost 70 people joined us for an evening of good food and company while raising funds and awareness of our work. Over £4,100 was raised on the night. 6 March **2012** **TAR** Section D Achievements and performance These targeted activities and fundraising efforts have enabled us to achieve significant income growth this year. We would like to thank all of our generous supporters for making this possible. ## **Strengthening our M&E** Thanks to a standalone grant from a UK Foundation, we recruited a UK-based MEL consultant who worked alongside us to review, update, and strengthen key MEL tools. Five days of consultancy support resulted in an updated ToC and a reviewed and strengthened log frame, baseline, and end-line surveys. We also were able to invest in our local M&E by recruiting and training graduating young mothers to serve as local assistants within our team. ## **Appointment of new UK Chair** In August, we appointed Emily Phillips as the new Chair of the Trustees. Her appointment follows the retirement of Kirsty Wood, who has now completed her term limit on the Board. Emily has been closely involved with the project as a volunteer since 2018, so she is a familiar face within the charity. Kirsty will continue to oversee the charity's day-to-day running as Founder and volunteer CEO, including working closely with the Board. ## **Impact stories** ## **Training a new generation of nurses in Sierra Leone** With a scholarship from the AdAmi Project, Christiana is currently studying nursing in her second year of university. Christiana joined our project as a secondary school scholar in 2020. Despite being a star pupil, she was expelled by the school when the pregnancy was discovered (at the time there was a nationwide ban on pregnant girls going to school). Her mother also drove her from the family home, leaving her to rely on a friend for shelter and help. 'I just felt so bad,' Christina explains, 'I would sit idle and depressed, watching my former classmates go to school. They all called me a dropout.' In September, we met Christiana at her family home, where she now lives peacefully with her family. She sits proudly in her nursing uniform. 'I am so happy. I love this course. I can even care for my child better by prescribing her medicine and treating her at home. I can chase my dreams again.’ ## **'I was a zero, but now I am a hero!'** Safiatu reflects on how her life transformed after joining the AdAmi Project. Before she became involved, she felt as though her future was over. 'I felt like I might as well have been dead. Nobody cared for me. I had nothing to do, just sitting at home, alone.' 'When we first met her, she was deeply traumatised and depressed,' explains Andreta, the lead social worker on the project. 'From day one, we were determined to show her that she had value and could become someone. We helped her find the courage to stand tall.' March **2012** **TAR** 7 Section D Achievements and performance With the support of the AdAmi Project, Safiatu completed an 18-month full-time course in hospitality and catering in December. As part of the programme, she participated in a work placement at a local hotel, gaining valuable hands-on experience in hotel management. Her dedication impressed the hotel managers, and she was offered a full-time position in exchange for a small stipend. After completing her course, Safiatu was also given a start-up kit to help her launch her business. The kit included cooking utensils and food supplies, which she now uses to fry and sell cakes—a popular street food in Sierra Leone. 'I've used the kit to set up my own business. I fry cakes and sell them in my community,' she says proudly. 'I earn SLL 100-160 a week. It's a good profit, and now I can care for my son and buy him clothes and food. I'm a good mama now!' The programme's benefits extend beyond this. Throughout her journey, Safiatu has formed deep, lasting friendships with other young mothers in her cohort. Before the project, she had no friends, but that has since changed. She smiles widely, 'Now I have girlfriends! We've all stayed in touch, supporting each other. I even took one of my friends home to my village during the holidays.' Looking ahead, Safiatu is filled with optimism. 'I will keep rising. I'm going to make it. was a zero, but now I am a hero!' ## **Section E Financial review** The charity's policy is to maintain reserves at an appropriate level **Brief statement of the** throughout the period which should be equivalent to six months' worth of **charity’s policy on reserves** budgeted project costs. **Details of any funds materially in deficit** None ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** ## **Restricted funding - AdAmi Policy** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: When submitting fundraising proposals AdAmi will generally give an additional information, where indication of what the funding could be used for. When receiving relevant about: subsequent grants, unless it is explicitly stated that the funds are to be ● the charity’s principal restricted for a particular purpose, AdAmi assumes the funds are for sources of funds (including general use. any fundraising); - how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. 8 March **2012** **TAR** **Section F Other optional information** ## **Section G Declaration** > **[The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. ]** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s)** **Full name(s)** Emily Phillips Chair, Board of Trustees **Position** Chair, Board of Trustees **Date** 31[st] March 2025 March **2012** **TAR** 9