## Annual Report Charity name: NKURINGO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT (NECS) Charity registration number: 1181777 ## Objectives and Activities |Objectives and Activities|| |---|---| |Summary of the purposes of the
charity as set out in its governing
document|Nkuringo Education and Community Support is a UK basedcharity
supporting both education and the community inNkuringo, a region in
South West Uganda.| |Summary of the mainactivities in
relation to thosepurposes for the
public beneft, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identifed in the accounts.|Sponsorship of local children to attend either Primary or Secondary
School. A defned sum is paid yearly to cover full board, educational
materials and uniform.
Building of Classrooms and Dormitories for students andteachers, funding of
desks and material requirements to enable the schools to provide a full
education and enable the students to pass the government exams.
Provision of agricultural animals, seeds & equipment to the schools to
enable pupils, parents & staf to grow food sustainably.
Provision of appropriately scaled infrastructure (including water tanks,
solar panels and other equipment) for the local community to overcome
the dificulties of living in a remote region with minimal access to utilities.
Provision of agricultural animals, seeds & equipment to local people to
grow food sustainably.
Provision of medical funds to enable residents access to more complex
treatments.| ||| ## Achievements and Performance |Summary of the main achievements
of the charity, identifying the
diference the charity's work has
made to the circumstances of its
benefciaries and any wider benefts
to society as a whole.|All support is discussed with the community leaders to ensure it fts in
with local customs and beliefs and, where possible, the aid provided is
to enable the receiver to build on that support and become self-
suficient.
Children in education last year (23/24) 346 and this year (24/25) 381
Medical funds disbursements were made (24/24) more than GBP 2000.
Two trustee led trips to visit the Nkuringo region and villages by charity
volunteers and supporters.
At other times in the year we use secure technologies to remain in
contact with the leaders of the community and tailor our support.
Number of calls & joint meetings more than 5 calls and numerous
correspondence by secure message services.
We continue to require full accountability for all gifts and donations.
Including; photos shared to social media & direct messages& materials to
donors.
Members of the Nkuringo community are aware of the work and support
ofered and donated by supporters of the charity.
We communicate with donors, supporters, volunteers and members of
the Nkuringo community through our website, regular newsletter -
online, in print and emailed to donors and members of the Nkuringo
residents community.| |---|---| ||| ## Financial Review |Financial Review|| |---|---| |Review of the charity's fnancial
position at the end of the period|This has been a year of consolidation, introducing new processes and
building on previous foundations.
The charity does not have any debts.
The funds in hand at the end of the fnancial year total £ 28,295
The money held is money waiting to be sent out to Uganda to pay for
sponsorships etc.| |Statement explaining the policy for
holding reserves stating why they are
held|Currently the charity maintains minimal reserves limited to the
requirement of our bank to hold £2000 across our accounts at all times.
The charity is considering if this is suficient and if a process to build
further reserves is required.| |Explanation of any uncertainties
about the charity continuing as a
going concern|The charity has taken on no obligations that it is committed to that are
unfunded.
The charity is solvent and has a regular income from sponsorships
provided by members of the public.| |The charity's principal sources of
funds (including any fundraising)|Private individual giving is the main source of funds, these have been
identifed (due to promises made in marketing communications) as
separate restricted funds.
The regular newsletter is key to the continued growth in the number of
people who support the projects we highlight and report on.
Project have been identifed with their own restricted funds.
Donors who are unable to continue to support a young person are
replaced with other donors from either the existing pool or through new
donors contacted by newsletter, social media or word of mouth.
Donors carry out specifc fund raising activities for specifc projects,
coordinated by supporters and volunteers.| ||| ## Structure, Governance and Management |Type of governing document|The charity is governed by a Trust Charter| |---|---| |Trustee selection methods including
details of anyconstitutional provisions
e.g.election to post or name of any
person or body entitled to appoint
one or more trustees|The organisation was registered as a charity by the founderand four
supporters, there are at the year end 5 Trustees.
New Trustees may be recruited to the Board at any time by the Trustees.
In selecting individuals for appointment as Trustees, the Trustees must
have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the
efective administration of the CIO. The Trustees may,byand from their| number and from time to time, elect such officers (chair, secretary, treasurer) as they see fit. ## Reference and Administrative details |Charity name|NKURINGO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|NECS| |Registered charity number|1181777| |Charity's principal address|15 Winslow Road Little Horwood Milton Keynes MK17 0PD| ## Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity |TRUSTEE NAME|OFFICE (IF ANY)| |---|---| |Tara Garritt|Chair| |Kate Bishop|Secondary School Lead| |Karrie Mellor|Treasurer| |Jacqueline Knight|General Operations| |Jan Duchesne|News Letter & Sabbatical| **Nkuringo Education and Community Support** Period to 18 January 2025 Charity Number 1181777 ## **NKURINGO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT** ## **Accounts for the period from** **19 January 2024 to 18 January 2025** **Nkuringo Education and Community Support** Period to 18 January 2025 Charity Number 1181777 ## **ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD TO 18 JANUARY 2025 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT** ||**2025**| |---|---| ||**Total**| ||**£**| |**Receipts**|| |Donations and Grants|141,360| |Other Income|65| |Gift Aid on Donations|17466| |**Total Receipts**|**158,891**| |**Payments**|| |Payments for charitable purposes|128,220| |Supporting Expenses (incl Insurance)|3,941| |Bank Charges|288| |Fundraising Expenses|216| |**Total Payments**|**132,215**| |**Transfer to Fund Balance**|**22,676**| **Nkuringo Education and Community Support** Period to 18 January 2025 Charity Number 1181777 ## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 18 JANUARY 2025** ||**2025**| |---|---| ||**£**| |**Assets**|| |Cash in Bank and in hand|54,971| |**Total Assets**|**54,971**| |**Total Funds**|**54,971**| **Nkuringo Education and Community Support** Period to 18 January 2025 Charity Number 1181777 ## **25[th] August 2025** ## **Independent Examiners Report:** No material matters came to my attention that suggest the charity's accounting records were not kept correctly, that the accounts do not align with the records, or the accounts fail to meet regulatory accounting requirements. No significant issues have been encountered, such as material misstatements, actions not in line with the charity's trusts, or any other information that has not been already drawn to the trustees' attention. Signed: ## S.G.Hall Stephen Hall Independent Examiner. **Nkuringo Education and Community Support** Period to 18 January 2025 Charity Number 1181777 ## **25[th] August 2025** ## **Independent Examiners Report:** No material matters came to my attention that suggest the charity's accounting records were not kept correctly, that the accounts do not align with the records, or the accounts fail to meet regulatory accounting requirements. No significant issues have been encountered, such as material misstatements, actions not in line with the charity's trusts, or any other information that has not been already drawn to the trustees' attention. Signed: ## S.G.Hall Stephen Hall Independent Examiner.