Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 02 April 2023 Period start date To 01 April 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Moses Tladi Charitable Foundation
Charity registration number: 1184903
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Our vision is to improve the lives of children living in disadvantaged rural communities in Ga-Phaahla villages,located in Sekhukhune region of Limpopo Province in South Africa. Webelieve that information technology skills, and artappreciation, can both improve their economic opportunities and enrich their life experiences |
| 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. |
We provide grants that help the schools build necessary IT capacity for building the learner’s digital skills. We believe that those skills are necessary for life in the 21stcentury. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an applicationof the property of the CIO for the purposes which are notcharitable in accordance with [section 7 of the Charitiesand Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005] and [sectionbenefit2 of the Charities Act Northern Ireland 2008 |
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Achievements and Performance
| 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. |
In 2022 the Principal of Ngwanamashile Primary School, located in the Charitie’s target region, requested 30 Tablets to be used in lessons at the school. In 2023 MTCF provided the 30 Tablets. At Lobethal Primary School, MTCF continued to fund the IT support teacher post. In 2023, as another Primary School was merged with Lobethal. Classes became larger. So, the school needs more tablets. Skilling young people improves their life chances. That benefits communities. |
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Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
BBF: £3948.00 Income: £3866.94 Expenditure: £4471.4 Total Funds: ££3,343.54 |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
The Trustees/Management Committee explored thecharity's requirements for reserves having regard tothe main risks to the organisation. The policy is to hold restricted funds to meet up to 12months of the expenditure needed for requirements of the charity. The money is needed to meet the costsoffice rent, web hosting, and examination of accounts. Budgetedexpenditurefor2024/20245is£900andtherefore, the target is £1000 in restricted funds. In addition to above, the policy is to hold £1000 pounds restricted funds invested in high interest paying cash accounts to raise moneyforgrant making. |
| Amount of reserves held | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
None |
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Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity’s trusts: Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) How is the charity constituted? Charitable Incorporated Organization (Foundation CID.) (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) Registered with the Charity Commission England and Wales on 14 August 2019. Trustee selection methods including Selection and appointment of new Trustees follows policy laid details of any constitutional provisions out in the Charities Governing Document which includes: e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees or more trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees
Reference and Administrative details
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name : Moses Tladi Charitable Foundation Other name the charity uses : MTCF Re gistered charity number : 1184903 Charity’s principal address: Moses Tladi Charitable Foundation, 3rd Floor, Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Mmapula Tladi- Small | Chair | 28 December 2019 | ||
| Elaine Daniel | Vice-Chair | 8 May 2021 | ||
| Ronald Small | Treasurer | 28 December 2019 | ||
| Tladi Small | Projects Leader | 28 December 2019 | ||
| Resolution passed at aproperly convenedmeeting of the charity trustees. |
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) Mmapula Tladi- Small Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 20 May 2024
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