UMOJA TANZANIA-UNITED KINGDOM DIASPORA (UTZ-UKD)
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31/03/2023
The UMOJA TANZANIA-UNITED KINGDOM DIASPORA (UTZ-UKD) is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered with the Charity Commission on 03 June 2019, with charity number 1183677.
Organisational Structure
The charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity. They give their time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits. The current trustees of the organisation are:
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Dr Julius Hingira
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Judy Msongole
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Grace Katemana
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Bertha Andre
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Fathiya Salim Elhosny
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Dr Hebert Hiza
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Dr Masselle Mayombo
Trustees are regularly updated on publications from the Charity Commission to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities under the Charities Act.
Objectives
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Educational workshops and seminars on healthcare, teaching the English and Swahili language
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Financial support through the giving of food, goods and other materials
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Traditional Tanzanian cultural activities such as music, art, dancing and carvings.
Strategies
Our activities are widely advertised and are open to all in our local community. The services we provide are free and supported by donations and volunteers. Measures are in place to ensure equal opportunity policies are implemented, providing equal access to all, regardless of beliefs, faiths, gender, sexuality, ability, age, colour or race.
Use of Volunteers
Volunteers are an important resource in our activities. They are involved in most community activities, with 12 people regularly participating and dedicating their time to implementing our plans and activities.
Principal Funding Sources
The charity’s primary source of income is donations. Fundraising activities were not organised during the year.
Activities and Achievements
The charity undertook a wide range of activities in pursuit of its charitable aims and objectives such as:
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Educating people on health and social support. Organising professional doctors to provide health education to the needy during annual meetings
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Educating people in the communities about the need to support each other during difficult times especially the homeless and people who have lost their jobs during covid.
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Encouraging young people to participate in community activities such as cleaning the environment, helping the elderly at homes and doing sports for their health improvements.
Plans for Future Periods
There is a need to have new trustees, employed and non-employed staff to oversee the day-to-day running of the charity to meet the objectives and expand our activities due to the increasing number of people that will benefit from our services. New challenges are emerging related to changes in education, health, and cultural practices. Involving different community sectors is essential to ensure our plans are inclusive and meet the needs of our service users.
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable laws and accounting standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements each year that give a true and fair view of the charity's affairs and the resources coming in and going out. In preparing these financial statements, trustees must:
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Select suitable accounting policies and standards and apply them consistently.
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Observe the methods and principles outlined in the Charities SORP.
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Make judgements, decisions, and estimates that are reasonable and justifiable.
Prepare the financial statements of the charity on a going concern basis, unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue to operate. Trustees are also responsible for keeping accurate accounting records that reflect the charity's financial position and complying with Charity Regulations. They must safeguard all charity assets and take reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
This report has been approved by the trustees of the Umoja Tanzania-United Kingdom Diaspora (UTZ-UKD) and signed on their behalf by:
Name: Dr. Masselle Mayombo Date: 29/11/2024
UMOJA TANZANIA - UNITED KINGDOM DIASPORA (UTZ-UKD) CHARITY ORGANISATION FINANCIAL REPORT AS AT THE YEAR END 31 MARCH 2023
INCOME & EXPENDITURE STATEMENT
Income Expenditure DEFICIT/SURPLUS
MENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION BALANCE SHEET FOR YEAR ENDED 31/03/2
ASSETS Assets TOTAL ASSESTS
LIABILITIES Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES
24 5100 5100 5100 5100