Labourers2gether Registered Charity Number 1182581 Trustees, Report For the year ended 31st March 2024 The trustees are pleased to present their report and financial statements fi)r the year ended 31st March 2024. The financial statement5 have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis as permitted by the Charity Commission for non-company charities wtth income below £250,(Krf). Structure ovemance and man ement The charity is constituted by trust and is governed by a trust deed dated Ilth March 2019. The trustees who held office during the year are listed on the preceding page. New trustees are elected by the existing trustees. Flnancial review The charity received donations totalling £31.932 throughout the year ended 3tst March 2024. As at 31 March 2024 £17,597 was held in cash or bank accounts.. £4,417 in the UK bank account. £12,063 held as cash in US dollars. £1,117 in the Angolan back atcount in Angolan Kwanzas. The trustees, general policy is to hold at least £2.LXKk£5.(KM) in reserve to ensure there 15 no shortfall in the costs owed for items purchased to be sent to Angola in a container. and also to cover anything owed for the shippin& customs and tran5POrtation costs of the container until unloaded in our base in Camundambala. Public benefit statements The trustèes have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The charity benefits the public through the following programmes which take place in Angola- Relief work with communities suffering the effects of poverty- Providing practical and financial help forthose who cannot otherwise receive treatment for serious medical needs and homes Demonstrating to local Angolans the skills by building and maintenance of schools, medical clinics and installation of water pumps enabling individuals and families to become more educated. healthy and self-5ufficient- Teaching local Angolans, the furthering of agriculture by planting seeds and care of a polytunnel promoting a healthier diet and the means by which they can provide for their own by eating or selling produce to buy other necessities Teaching needlework to local Angolan young women who a unlikely to be able to find work after school, distributing manual sewing machines where their use would be of most benefit and effect.
Teachin8 English to a local Angolan who wishes to study medicine and, therefore, would benefit greatly from understanding the English language both in study and practice, and would be able to benefit from Missionary Doctors in Zambia willing to help him in practice. Ob'ectives and artivities The charity's key object is: To advante the Christian Faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the Statement of Faith appearing in the governing document in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit including carrying out missionary work overseas. Achievements and rfomance The charivs key achievements throughout the year ended 31st March 2024 were as follows: The advancement of the Christian faith in the UK including the Holiday Bible Club, and in Angola through Bible Readings with youth groups and Ladies Sewing & Bible Studies groups. Distribution of donated goods from UK and those items bought in Angola for the poor. sick and needy The Security of all equipment. buildings and vehicles in Angola for which we are responsible. The continuance of the Camundambala Gospel Hall building project, by a5515tin8 in the erection of the steel framework The continuance of the Cavvngo building projert, including water, in the home of a national full-time worker, for her health & safety and the establishment of a safe camping space for the evangelistic outreach work in the area. The continued inclusion of local Angolans when workin8 both in the building and engineering projects, and also in the sewing classes, equipping them with the skills land tools) to be able to develop and use for income when required. This report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on their behalf. Signed.. Date= 1610912024 Jonathan Singleton
Labourers2gether Registered Charity Number 1182581 Accounts For the year ended 31st M4reh 2024 Recei ts and Pa ments account This Y Last Ye Recei Donations received 31,932 30,487 Pa ments Equipment 686 Caretaking/Security 2,717 5,049 Immigration Costs 105 676 Administration Costs 701 1,350 Building & Materia15 9,778 6,324 Travel 7,454 13,895 Printing, postage & stationery 32 113 Food & Household (Living An8olal 3,151 6,567 Evangelism 1,359 653 Professional Fees 145 203 Shipping 142 Bank Charges 40 Humanitarian 1,611 3,138 Sundries 1,106 466 28,159 39,302 Net Income/lLossl 3,773 18,8151 Cash as at l April 2023.. £13,824 l April 2022.. £22,639 Cash as at 31 March 2024= £17,597 31 March 2023: £13,824
Labourers2gether Registered Charity Number 1182581 For the year ended 31st Mgrch 2024 In ndent examinerfs re the accounts I report to the trustee5 on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year from 1st April 2023 to 31 March 2024; which are set out on the following pages. Res onsiblllties and basls of re As the chariVs trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charity Act 20111"the ACVI. I report in respect of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out Lsnder sertion 145 of the Act and in carrying 04Jt my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sertion 14515llbl of the Act. Inde ndent examinerfs ststement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in any material respert.. The accounting retords were not kept in actordance with section 130 of the Att- or The accounts did not accord with the accounting records- or The accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form or content of the accounts set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2(K)8 other than any requirement that the accounts 8ive a 'true and fairf view which 15 not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. Signed: Date: zL.Au& %)24 Name: P. J. Surry, Accountsnt, ACSA. CIMA, Bracknell