Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 6 April 2021 Period start date To 5 April 2022 Period end date
Charity name: Mathematics Education to Empower Africa
Charity registration number: 1183210
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Charity has as its objective the advancement of education in mathematics for the public benefit through the provision of professional development for mathematics teachers and teacher educators in Africa. The mission of METEA is to improve the life chances of children by empowering teachers from the most deprived townships and rural areas to provide a better education for the children they teach. |
| 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 |
METEA raises funding for projects, conducted by educational charities and not-for-profit organisations in Africa, to support and empower teachers and teacher educators through the provision of professional development courses. Projects receiving support must share the ideal of a cooperative venture, in which all participants, educators, teachers and those providing facilities work together to ensure that the project delivers to its full potential at minimum cost. The courses introduce effective teaching and learning methods and materials and support teachers in disseminating this methodology within their communities. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes, the trustees do have regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Policy created and approved by trustees Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | Process of fundraising was started for courses in East Africa that included residential components. Small funds have been raised for bursaries for teachers to take part in 3-month online professional development courses run in South Africa by the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Schools Enrichment Centre (AIMSSEC). |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| activities against objectives | ||||
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| Investment performance | Para 1.41 | |||
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | METEA is in a good financial position, with sufficient reserves to cover all activities and no liabilities. METEA has £6,416 in unrestricted funds and £294 in restricted funds |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | METEA keeps a small reserve of funds in its primary bank account. They are held to ensure any small administrative costs can be covered as required, as METEA has no other liabilities |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £2,000 |
| 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 | Donations and fundraising |
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| 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 | Metea holds all reserve funds in its bank account, with clear demarcations for restricted and unrestricted funds. This ensures funds can be effectively managed for activities |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| 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 | Nomination proposal available to all existing trustees, confirmation of appointment via unanimous acceptance by the board |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Mathematics Education To Empower Africa |
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Other name the charity uses |
METEA |
| Registered charity number | 1183210 |
Charity’s principal address |
4 Amhurst Court, Pinehurst, Cambridge, CB3 9BH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | Toni Beardon | Chair | ||
| 2 | Chris Clarke | |||
| 3 | Barrie Barnard | |||
| 4 | DannyParsons | Treasurer | ||
| 5 | Virgenia Davidson | Secretary | ||
| 6 | MaryOchieng | |||
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– 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 adviser |
Name | Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
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) Christopher Clarke Toni Beardon Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Trustee Chair |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Christopher Clarke Toni Beardon Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Trustee Chair |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Christopher Clarke Toni Beardon Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Trustee Chair |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Christopher Clarke Toni Beardon Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Trustee Chair |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Christopher Clarke Toni Beardon Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Trustee Chair |
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| Signature(s) | ||||
| Full name(s) | Christopher Clarke | Toni Beardon | ||
| Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) |
Trustee | Chair | ||
| Date | 2023-01-30 | 2023-01-30 |
Mathematics Education To Empower Africa
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Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period 06/04/2021 05/04/2022 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Endowment Restricted funds Total funds Last year funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
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| Donations | - | 323- | - | 292- | - | -- | - | 615- | - | 687- | ||||||||||
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| **Total receipts ** | - | 323- | - | 292- | - | -- | - | 615- | - | 687- |
| **Total receipts ** | - | 323- | - | 292- | - | -- | - | 615- | - | 687- | |||||||||||
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| Bank Charges | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | |||||||||||
| Donations to AIMSSEC | - | -- | - | 2,450- | - | -- | - | 2,450- | - | -- | |||||||||||
| Donations (other) | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | |||||||||||
| Travel and accommodation | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
30/01/2023
1
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| **Sub total ** | - | -- | - | 2,450- | - | -- | - | 2,450- | - | -- | ||||||||||
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| **Total payments ** | - | -- | - | 2,450- | - | -- | - | 2,450- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| **Net of receipts/(payments) ** | - | 323- | - | 2,158- | - | -- | - | 1,835- | - | 687- | ||||||||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| A6 Cash funds last year end | - | 6,093- | - | 2,452- | - | -- | - | 8,545- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| **Cash funds this year end ** | - | 6,416- | - | 294- | - | -- | - | 6,710- | - | 687- | ||||||||||
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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| B1 | Cash | funds | Bank Account | - | 6,416- | - | 294- | - | -- | |||||||
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| Total cash funds | - | 6,416- | - | 294- | - | -- | ||||||||||
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
30/01/2023
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CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
30/01/2023
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| B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
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Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- Print Name Christopher Clarke |
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| Christopher Clarke | 23/01/2023 | ||
CCXX R4 accounts (SS)
30/01/2023
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