ACHIEVE AFRICA Charity Incorporated Organisation Registered Charity no 1183780 Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01 January 2021 Charity name: ACHIEVE AFRICA Charity registration number: 1183780 To 31 December 2021 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 To advance the care and education of disadvantaged children with a disability in south east Nigeria by providing, and assisting in the provision of, facilities and equipment for their use, including funds for the construction and improvement of domiciliary, educational and health facilities. 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 1.17and 1.19 Trustees met three times during the year. Unlike the previous year, this time it was possible to meet in person, not online meeting, as the pandemic restrictions were eased. Fund raising activity was not yet resumed. However, box donations and personal gifts of cash, cheques and bank transfers were received. These funds were mainly received from the people of the parish and other individuals. Trustees derived no personal benefit from Achieve Africa support. The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Achievements and Performance
SORP reference 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. Having received with thanks substantially all funds held by the former NATWEST account, which was an account prior to the incorporation ofAchieve Africa CIO, the Trustees have agreed to close the previous account. It meant we would have only one business account. Para 1.20 In December, we implored the charitable services of Rosita Unique Foundation, a local care agency, who usually carry out local activity for us at the grassroots level, to organise Christmas party for children in Umunumo who would have had no Christmas celebration but this. It was carried out with the voluntary support of Sister Chukwudire Nwaigwe, a local nun and others. Their implementation report was subsequently received and approved. We provided financial support to St Joseph's Orphanage, Fegge, Onitsha. This . is an annual support. With a fully developed and functional website of Achieve Africa, we agreed that some persons should manage it and ensure that regular updates are guaranteed. Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Para 1.41 Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.21 The financial position of the charity was satisfactory. Para 1.22 It is a bit regrettable that due to the COVID and the after effects, we have not been able to utilise the funds as much as we ought to have done. However, reserves will be held for the purposes of ensuring the liquidity of the charity and to fund future activities in support of its purpose. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 See financial returns.
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal The charity intended to raise funds by sources of funds (including holding events, receiving donations any fundraising) including via its website. As life returns to normal after the pandemic, such vision would still be upheld. We had some plan to develop our activities commensurate with building our charity programme and support infrastructure. Para 1.47 1. We recognised the need to maintain a sufficient number of trustees, especially, in view of two trustees, Peter Burrows and Ellen Olutunmogun, whose tenure would end in June 2022; and to build the charity team including through associate members. . 2. It was decided that we would employ a representative who would be on ground for us in Nigeria. We couldn't possibly carry out vital projects from a distance without someone representing us. A description of the principal risks.facing the charity Para 1.46 Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, 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 Constitution Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered 7 June 2019 Para 1.25 New trustees are recommended, chosen and approved by the charity trustees. Trustees are recruited and selected based on their experience and skills which can be applied in support of our purposes. Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
We apply guidance provided by the Charity Commission and make use of training opportunities as they become available. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity is administered by its trustees independently and in accordance with its constitution. The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 The charity operates independently of other parties. We supported and will continue to develop partnering arrangements with chosen providers in our charitable area of South East Nigeria. Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 These arrangements are under the control of the charity's trustees and managed to ensure delivery of our charitable purposes. We may partner with other organisations for the purposes of fund raising and promotion, subject to the approval of our trustees. Reference and Administrative details Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address Achieve Africa 1183780 Holy Family Catholic Church Marlowe Avenue Park North Swindon SN3 2PT 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) Fr Isidore Nnamdi Obi Chair and Trustee Ellen Olutunmogun Crispiniana Baquero Peter Burrows Trustee Trustee Trustee Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Fr Isidore Nnamdi Obi Crispiniana Baquero Trustee Chair, Trustee Date 8th September 2022
',harlty Namo Achleve Afrlca No Ilfan (OMMISSION Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from P•rio(J sian aate To Pefiod eiid d ale 3111212021 0110112021 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the nearest Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Gifts & Donalions 1,970 2,365 4,335 16,549 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 1,970 2,365 4,335 16,549 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). tota Total receipts 1.970 2,365 4,335 16,549 A3Pa ents Awards & Grants Operatjng Expenses 1,200 115 1,200 115 2,500 237 Sub total 1,315 1,315 2,737 A4 Asset and investment urchases see tsble Sub total Total payments 1,315 1,315 2,737 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 655 2,365 3,020 13,812 13,074 13,729 738 13,812 16,832 3,103 13,812 CCXX Rl accounts (SS) 14110/2022
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds Current Account 13,729 3,103 Total cash funds 13,729 3,103 (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Details B2 Other monetary assets Fund to whlch asset belon Current value tlonal Details Cost (optlonal) B3 Investment assets Fund to which asset belon Unrestricted Current value tlonal Details Cost (optlonal) B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to whlch relates Amount due tlonal When due tlonal Details B5 Liabilities Slgned by one or two trustees on behalf of all Ihe truslees Signature Print Name Date of proval ZL CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 14/10/2022