Charity Registration No. 1180651
TASAAGA PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORTERS UK TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TASAAGA PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORTERS UK
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mr M Hemus |
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| Mr R Galan | |
| Charity number | 1180651 |
| Principal address | 10b Powell Road |
| London | |
| E5 8DJ | |
| Independent examiner | Bacha & Bacha Limited |
| Stirling House | |
| 107 Stirling Road | |
| London | |
| N22 5BN | |
| Bankers | Triodos Bank |
| Deanery Road | |
| Bristol | |
| BS1 5AS |
TASAAGA PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORTERS UK
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Statement of Trustees' responsibilities | 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the accounts | 7 - 8 |
TASAAGA PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORTERS UK
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's Trust Deed, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005.
Structure, governance and management
The charity was established by a charitable trust deed on 12th November 2018.
The Trustees who served during the year were: Mr M Hemus Mr R Galan
Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.
In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, they must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.
The Trustees has assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Objectives and activities
The charity's object is the advancement of education for the public benefit in particular by the provision of grants of financial assistance and the sharing of knowledge and expertise directed to supporting the operation and charitable work of the Tasaaga School in Sitabaale, Uganda.
There has been no change in these during the year.
The main activities have been the raising of monthly and one-off donations to support the running of Tasaaga School. The money raised was then used to pay teachers salaries, the cost of food for the most vulnerable children and improvements to the school building and facilities.
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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TASAAGA PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORTERS UK
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Achievements and performance
By funding the salaries of all the school teachers as well as contributing to the cost of providing food for 300+ children, the charity has allowed the school to function properly. The effect of this activity was to lower teacher absenteeism, which in turn reduced the level of students dropping out. Ultimately, this has contributed to an improvement in student exam results.
The charity’s grants were also used for the upkeep and maintenance of the school. This included the painting and repair of walls in all classrooms.
By helping meet the largest costs of the school, the charity allows the school fees that are collected from parents to be spent on improving the educational benefit offered to the students and in turn the community.
Uganda has one of the highest primary school drop out rates in the world. The causes of this are primarily lack of money for lunch, teacher absenteeism (due to unpaid salaries) and overcrowded classrooms. For female students, lack of sanitary kits also leads to regular absence from school and earlier dropping out of education.
The school already had relatively small class sizes thanks to the previous work of one of the trustees. Through the activity of the charity, the school is able to counter the other causes of students leaving school early.
The benefit is that fewer students have left the school before completing their primary education in previous years. With time, this will benefit the local community by lifting education levels and allowing more of them to find regular, higher paid work in the future.
Financial review
Total incoming resources for the year ended 31 December 2024 were £107,756 (2023: £16,356). The increase reflects a substantial rise in donations and gifts, which amounted to £107,511 during the year. The charity also received £245 in investment income.
Total resources expended during the year were £24,689 (2023: £39,856). Expenditure related entirely to the charity’s activities supporting Tasaaga Primary School in Uganda, including direct wages, food and nutrition support, land purchase, school upkeep and other operational costs.
As a result, the charity recorded a net surplus of £83,067 for the year (2023: deficit of £23,500). This represents
a significant improvement in the charity’s financial position.
At 31 December 2024, total funds amounted to £55,103 compared with a deficit of £27,964 at the start of the year. The balance sheet shows total current assets of £92,712, primarily held as cash at bank, with creditors of £37,609 mainly relating to a trustee loan account.
The trustees consider that the charity’s financial position at the year end is sound and that the available funds will enable it to continue supporting its charitable objectives.
The charity does not hold reserves as they are not necessary for its operation.
On behalf of the board of Trustees
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SIGN
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Mr M Hemus Trustee Dated: 7 July 2026
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TASAAGA PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORTERS UK
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.
In preparing these accounts, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts; and
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prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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TASAAGA PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORTERS UK
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TASAAGA PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORTERS UK
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 5 to 8.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner
The charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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(i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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(ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act;
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have not been met; or
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(b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Bacha & Bacha Limited
Mr Hishan Jackaria BA (hons) FCCA
Dated: 8 July 2026
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TASAAGA PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORTERS UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes Incoming resources from generated funds Donations and legacies 2 Investment income 3 Total incoming resources Resources expended Charitable activities Expenses paid in Uganda 4 Total resources expended Net income/(expenditure) for the year/ Net movement in funds Fund balances at 1 January 2024 Fund balances at 31 December 2024 |
2024 £ 107,511 245 107,756 24,689 24,689 83,067 (27,964) 55,103 |
2023 £ 16,356 - 16,356 39,856 39,856 (23,500) (4,464) (27,964) |
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TASAAGA PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORTERS UK
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 Notes £ Current assets Debtors 7 173 Cash at bank and in hand 92,539 92,712 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 8 (37,609) Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Unrestricted funds The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 7 July 2026 |
2023 £ £ £ 174 1,434 1,608 (29,572) 55,103 (27,964) 55,103 (27,964) 55,103 (27,964) |
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SIGN Mr M Hemus Trustee
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TASAAGA PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORTERS UK
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005 and the Charities Act 2011.
2 Donations and legacies
| Donations and gifts 3 Investment income Interest receivable 4 Total resources expended Direct wages Mobile payment fees Food/Nutrition Bank Charges Transfer fees School upkeep Transports costs Computer costs Government fees |
Total 2024 £ 18,944 480 3,572 13 137 646 191 706 - 24,689 |
2024 £ 107,511 2024 £ 245 |
2023 £ 16,356 |
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| 2023 £ - |
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| Total 2023 £ 18,680 480 3,878 22 483 15,220 201 829 63 |
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| 39,856 |
5 Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year.
6 Employees
There were no employees during the year.
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TASAAGA PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORTERS UK
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 7 Debtors Trade debtors 8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trustee's Loan Account - MG Hemus |
2024 £ 173 2024 £ 37,609 |
2023 £ 174 |
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| 2023 £ 29,572 |
9 Related parties
During the year, the charity refunded £2,063 to Mr R Galan and £14,576 to Mr M G Hemus for payment sent to The Tasaaga Primary School in Uganda. They also paid a total of £24,676 for the upkeep of the school. At the end of the year a balance of £37,609 (2023 - £29,572) was due to Mr M G Hemus.
Both of them are trustees of the charity.
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