Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 30.09.2019 to 31.12.2020
Charity name: Friends of Agape Love Family Home
Charity registration number: 1185554
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To act as a resource for youth in Zambia and such other parts of the world as the charity trustees may from time to time think fit, by providing advice and support to those organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities; assisting in the provision of shelter, education, training, and healthcare, in particular through the support of the Agape Love Family Home, Zambia. |
| 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 |
The main activities during the period consisted of fundraising via: • Talks by at least one of the Trustees at several community meetings to raise awareness about the needs of vulnerable children in Zambia and to share the vision of FOALFH • A creative activity for the public to participate in (portrait-drawing session) facilitated by local artists; donations for the charity were received. Based on constraints faced during the global pandemic which started in Spring 2020, our activities were limited during this period. Based on our risk assessments, we took this approach for the benefit of the public and intended beneficiaries. |
| 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 been made aware of the vison, purpose and constitution of the FOALFH and are aware of the Charity Commission guidance and requirement that our purpose, activities and our reporting of such activities must all be for the 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 | During this period: • We developed and revised our policies and procedures, including – safeguarding children and vulnerable beneficiaries, volunteer management, risk management, investment, conflicting interests and complaints handling. • We held several Trustee meetings to strengthen the vision, discuss and plan appropriate activities for raising funds and awareness once the safety constraints required during the pandemic were lessened – using both social media and face-to-face strategies. • We continued to raise awareness and funds for thepurpose of FOALFH. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Our achievements did not match our initial objectives of contributing to the completion of the construction of the first home to provide accommodation for vulnerable children, due to the many delays experienced in both Zambia and the UK, due to the global pandemic. |
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| Financial Review | ||
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the financial period, FOALFH had a total balance of£1194. This is comprised of £1096in our bank account and£98in our petty cash. This is shown in our Income and Expenditure Statement on Page 5. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Our agreed policy on holding reserves is to await justifiable need for expenditure whether in the UK or Zambia. In particular, during periods of lockdown in both countries, our need for expenditure was limited. We will not allow our reserves to fall below £100 so that we will have the abilityto cover anyincidental costs. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Total reserves held:£1194 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We do not hold zero reserves. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | There are no funds in deficit. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuingas agoingconcern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties about the charity. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The governing document is our Constitution. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g. unincorporated association,CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The Charity is a 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 | Any new Trustees shall be selected via: suggestion/recommendation by any one of the existing Trustee members. They need to be ‘a natural person’, at least 16 years old, known for their integrity, possessing relevant skills, and a compassion toward others with a sincere care for improving the living conditions of others. This will be done by convening a meeting of the existing trustees, receiving unanimous agreement, and passing a resolution that the individual will be invited to serve with us on the Board of Trustees for FOALFH. This is the selection method, until we have reason to revise it. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Friends of Agape Love Family Home |
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| Other name the charityuses | - |
| Registered charitynumber | 1185554 |
| Charity’s principal address | 349 Holyhead Road Wellington Telford TF1 2EZ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 |
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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| Josephine Nalumano Mutafu-Humphries |
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| Heather Judith Anne Reid |
Chair | |||
| Adrian John Hide | ||||
| Clement Mwale | 1.11.2019 – 31.12.2020 |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
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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 held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Other information
Income and Expenditure of FOALFH – 30.09.2019 – 31.12.2020:
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Heather Judith Anne Reid | |
Chair |
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31.10.2021 |
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31.10.2021 |
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