2022-12-31-accounts - Achieve Africa

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ACHIEVE AFRICA Charity Incorporated Organisation Registered Charity no 1183780

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01 January 2022 To 31 December 2022

Charity name: ACHIEVE AFRICA

Charity registration number: 1183780

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 1.17 and 1.19	Trustees met 4 times during the year, mainly in person as the pandemic restrictions were eased completely. Fund raising activity resumed with significant donations being received from Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday and a Confirmation collection in the month of August, as well as the usual Christmas lunch. These funds were mainly received from members of the Parish, charity supporters and other individuals. Trustees derived no personal benefit from Achieve Africa support.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

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Achievements and Performance

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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	Trustees agreed to and received with thanks substantially all funds held by the former unincorporated association, Achieve Africa. - Donations made The annual children’s Christmas party was carried out as usual. In view of the security situation of the country, the venue of the event was changed and the children had their party without much publicity. It went very well and they children were happy that it wasn’t cancelled. - Change of Name One of our trustees, formerly known as Fr Isidore Nnamdi Obi, has in the last one year changed his name by Deed Poll. He is now officially known as Nnam Di Obi, while still retaining his priestly title of Reverend Fr. Therefore, he shall henceforth be addressed in his new names in all the charity actions and documentation. - Appointed new Trustees and Treasurer Considering the loss of two trustees who stepped down the previous year, Peter Burrows and Ellen Olutunmogun, the trustees have appointed three more trustees to add to what we already had. Namely: Christine Obiero, Yuri Fernandes, Obinna Esiowu and Christian Nwachukwu. In addition to the two trustees who have been there already, Fr Nnam Di Obi and Crispiniana Baquero, we have six trustees at the moment, which has added strength and vigour to the work of the charity.

-	Magnus Anyanwu was appointed as
	a representative in Nigeria
	He has been appointed as a
	representative for Achieve Africa in
	Nigeria. He is a student who helps to
	mobilise young people and carries
	out little projects of Achieve Africa
	which benefits children and young
	people. He is constantly updating us
	with his periodic reports.
-	Donation to Lawrence Ohaeri
	Achieve Africa, as part of our
	support to young disabled and/or
	disadvantaged Africans have come
	across a classical example of
	someone who meets our supporting
	criteria. He is Mr Lawrence Chigbo
	Ogueri. He lost his sight while he
	was in secondary school due to poor
	health and medical access. This
	didn’t stop him. He attended special
	school for the blind to complete his
	secondary education; obtained his
	First degree and Masters
	programmes in one of the
	universities in Nigeria. It was at this
	point we encountered him. He
	approached Achieve Africa and
	requested to be sponsored for his
	PhD programme in the University of
	Nigeria Nsuka. According to him,
	this would give him the rare chance,
	as a visually impaired young man, to
	get a job, especially, a lecturing job
	in the university. This will also place
	him in a position to support other
	physically challenged young people
	in his situation, especially in the
	areas of advocacy.

Mr Lawrence Ogueri was granted a full scholarship by Achieve Africa for at least four years, which started last years, 2022.

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Para 1.41

Financial Review


Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The financial position of the charity was satisfactory.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	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

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The charity intends to raise funds by holding events, receiving donations including via its website. We expect to develop our activities commensurate with building our charity program and support infrastructure.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	1. We recognise the need to maintain a sufficient number of trustees; and to build the charity team including through associate members. 2. Maintain the accuracy and relevance of the website, using it to encourage support and financial engagement. 3. Build and leverage our approach to fundraising, communication, program development, project investment and control, and benefits capture.

Structure, Governance and Management


Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered 7 June 2019
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	New trustees are selected 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.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	We apply guidance provided by the Charity Commission and make use of training opportunities as they become available.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The charity is administered by its trustees independently and in accordance with its constitution.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	The charity operates independently of other parties. We supported and will continue and develop partnering arrangements with chosen providers in our charitable area of South East Nigeria. 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 Achieve Africa Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address 1183780 Holy Family Catholic Church Marlowe Avenue Park North Swindon SN3 2PT Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustèe name Office lif any) Dates actèd W not for whole year Namè of pèrson lor body) entitled to appoint trustee Irf anyl Fr Nnam Di Obi Chair and Trustee Yuri Fernandes Treasurer Crispiniana Baquero Trustee Christian Nwachukwu Trustee Obinna Esiowu Trustee Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s) Full name{s) Fr Nnam Di Obi Yuri Fernandes Position leg Secretary, Chair, etc) Trustee Trustee Date 3o/iblio13

	Charity Name Achieve Africa	Charity Name Achieve Africa	Charity Name Achieve Africa	No (if any)	CC16a
	For the period from	01/01/2022 Period start date	To	Period end date 31/12/2022

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 5,320 - - - - - - - 5,320 - - - 5,320 2,300 2,359 - - 4,659 - - - 4,659 660 - 13,729 14,389	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,103 3,103	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 5,320 - - - - - - - 5,320 - - - 5,320 2,300 2,359 - - - - - - - 4,659 - - - 4,659 660	Last year to the nearest £
Gifts & Donations	5,320				4,335
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	5,320				4,335

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					4,335

Awards & Grants	2,300				1,200
OperatingExpenses	2,359				115
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**Sub total **	4,659				1,315

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
					1,315

	660	-	-	660	3,020
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	13,729	3,103	-	16,832	13,812
	14,389	3,103	-	17,493	16,832

30/10/2023

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds	Signature Details Details Details Details Current Account *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 14,389 3,103 - - - - 14,389 3,103 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Date of approval

30/10/2023

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)