2021-12-31-accounts - Olive Bearers

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 1[st] January 2021 To Period end date 31[st] December 2021 Charity name: OLIVE BEARERS

Charity registration number: 1186167

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To relieve poverty, sickness, hardship and distress of children, orphans and widows primarily in Africa but also anywhere in the world by providing education, training and healthcare projects. One of the main effects resulting from this poverty is a very low life expectancy rate in Bumala, Kenya. The relationship between wealth and life expectancy is largely due to the nature of poverty. E.g., the inability to see a doctor, access contraception, buy medicine, etc. all compound the chances of early mortality. Poverty has impacts beyond general health too, like exposing people dis-proportionally to unsafe living conditions. This informs the reality in Kenya, where people over the age of 65 make up only2.7 percentof the population, and the average life expectancy is only 59 years. .

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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	• Olive Bearers has been working closely with Bumala Visions Community Based Organisation in Bumala, (BVCBO) Kenya • Funded 74 very needy children to attend full time education at St Annes School - Kenyan Education Standards. • Children receive 2 meals a day, medical care and a school uniform including a new pair of shoes and school bag each Christmas. Many children attending state schools do not get fed and are therefore slow to learn. By feeding the children not only improves their health but enables their brains to absorb and retain information • A number of very needy adults who are connected to the children at school are also sponsored. One dear lady suffered fits on a regular basis. This frightened her customers away. Her only means of providing for her two children was to carry water but when she fell down, many of her customers were alarmed. One of our Trustees recognised the need for medical investigation. A sponsor stepped forward that very day to enable her to be taken to hospital for scans and consultation. The scanner was not working in the first hospital in Busia when they turned up for the appointment so another hospital was found in Kisumu where she attended, received medication and hasn’t had a fit for well over 12 months. She is now more able to live a normal life and care for her children. She is so grateful to God and her sponsors who cared enough to step forward. • Electricity was being installed in the town of Bumala to many homes. Ps Ben enquired about the installation of electricity at the school but it was seen to be impossible. Once more, the God of the Impossible stepped forward and provided a way where there was none! • There was a fault with the meters installed in the town and had to be replaced. This meant that the electricity could not be switched on until everything had been satisfactorily installed. Ps Ben contacted the Electricity Board and explained that it was important for the school to start using electricity as soon as possible. Permission was granted immediately - so St Annes School was the FIRST to have electricity turned on and usage was FREE until the meter situation had been resolved! Praise God! His hand of blessing is certainly on this school! • Because schools were catching up after the Covid Pandemic closure, all school holidays were reduced to just one week between terms and learning was crammed into 9 months over 2 years! So instead of the new school year starting on 1stJanuary 2022, it begun on 1/7/2021. This meant that we had to speedily

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		review funding in order to send out the required funds and also employ 2 new Teachers for Grade 4 (one of whom would be Head Teacher). As before, God had provided every penny in good time. We are so grateful to all our sponsors who enable this ministry to continue to grow. • St Annes School Motto: Discipline, diligence, excellence Vision: Aspire to be a Centre of Excellence Mission: To offer an all round and quality education so as to produce disciplined, diligent and excellent individuals • A number of sponsors had requested funds be sent to purchase a nice gift (maybe a party dress) for their children. Knowing that many of these families would not even have a simple meal on Christmas Day, FOOD4FAMILIES was launched whereby donations were received in order that food parcels of maize, beans, lentils, sugar and a small amount of money could be given to each parent/guardian according to their need. It was such a joy to see the families receive their gifts so readily during the Zoom Christmas celebrations.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Olive Bearers Trustees are recruited according to Charity Commission guidelines e.g., building on skills and experience of existing Trustees, carrying out skills needs analysis and recruiting to identified gaps. The next Trustee will be considered for skills tobring in new contacts to raise funds and build the website but we thank God that, in the meantime, He has provided personnel to step forward and help in every area.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	The Trustees apply the funds of Olive Bearers at their discretion and in accordance with the charitable purposes and objectives of the charity and which align to its Grant Making Policy.
Policy on social investment including program related investment		None
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Olive Bearers volunteers have provided support through their diverse range of skills e.g., accountancy, website building, database, management consultancy, desktop publishing, technical knowledge and fundraising skills.

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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.	Para 1.20	In addition to achievements listed in the summary on page 1 , the following were accomplished: • Providing water for the school, e.g., ‘hand dug’ well at the school which yields around 2 thousand litres of water per day and gives needy people the opportunity to fill their containers. • During lockdown, a Football Team was set up for all children and kits supplied by FC Lakeside, Cheltenham, UK • Access to medical advice is not readily available in Bumala. Olive Bearers facilitated access to doctors and treatment for acute conditions, e.g., Epilepsy, Malaria, Rabies • Olive Bearers supported the Christmas Celebrations by providing funds to purchase shoes and a school bag for each child. • Progression through the school is celebrated with Graduation Ceremonies and Certificates. • Gowns and mortar boards are handmade by volunteers in the community giving the children a real sense of educational achievement from an early age. • FOOD4FAMILIES established Christmas 2021 to provide the families/guardians/well wishers of St Annes Children with food parcels as a Christmas Gift • A one off Grant received from Souter Charitable Trust of £5,000 towards school minibus

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	Fundraising via following activities: - • Craft Fayres to raise the profile of Olive Bearers • Olive Bearers provides quarterly Bulletins to supporters, “Making Every Penny Count” to update them on activities and progress • Websitewww.olivebearers.org.ukwas built to provide communication and updates to its supporters, by posting newsletters and advertising up and coming events
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	Fundraising activities continue to be very simple – i.e. Bless and Be Blessed Cream Teas (where people donate their unwanted items which are then passed onto others and select anything they want from the tables) Nothing is sold – everything donated. There is a container for folk to make financial donations if they want to and God has always blessed this initiative mightily.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The majority of donations received are ringfenced for specific needs such as: - • Child & Adult Sponsorship • FOOD 4 FAMILIES • Building new 8 classroom/3 office block • Christmas Community Event
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Monies being held in reserve for the new school until such time as building work can proceed.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£16,466.82

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The principal sources of funds are from: - • individuals who support the aims and objectives of Olive Bearers and the work at St Annes School, Bumala.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The risk facing the charity are the lack of sponsors/supporters and the current economic climate

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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
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	• Trustees’ skills audits and recruiting to subsequent need • Appointment by Trustee Meeting and vote

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Induction to Olive Bearers and Charity’s governing documents via Trustee Welcome Pack e.g., • Understanding Charity’s Purpose and Requirements • Understanding Trustee Roles and Responsibilities • Charity Finances • Grant Making Policy
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	• Chair • Secretary • Treasurer • Sponsorship Co-ordinator • Media/Website Designer
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	• Bumala Visions Community Based Organisation – Ps Benard Omondi • (Poultry Project) Burnbrae Farms, Canada (Helen Hudson) • (Young Women’s Empowerment Program) Alan Carnie, Canada • Lakeside FC, UK (Rob Griffiths) • Souter Charitable Trust

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	OLIVE BEARERS
Other name the charity uses	Olive Bearers (UK)
Registered charity number	1186167
Charity’s principal address	Windyridge, Maidenway Lane, Paignton, Devon TQ3 3NH

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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Derek George Wills Carolyn Mary Elizabeth Starkings Ellen Elizabeth Anne Wills John Sharman Muriel Makotore Joyce Wilson	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
	Chair
	Secretary from March 2021
	Treasurer
	Website Co-ordinator
	Sponsorship Co-ordinator

Deborah Jeanette Reid	Secretary	06/11/2019 to 07/03/2021

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
None

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of	others
Description of the assets held in this capacity	N/A
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects	N/A
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets	N/A

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Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Training & Development Consultancy	Antje Cooley	49 Lammas Lane, Paignton, Devon TQ3 2PX

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

N/A

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

N/A

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) Derek George Wills Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair Date 11th August 2022

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Charity number 1186167

Olive Bearers

Accounts

30 December 2021

Olive Bearers Report and accounts Contents

	Page
Independent examiners report	1
Statement of financial activities	2
Statements of assets and liabilities	3
Notes to the accounts	4-5

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Olive Bearers

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Oliver Bearers charity for the period ended 31 December 2021.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

Basis of independent examiner's report

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner’s statement I have completed my examination.

Independent examiner's statement

I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the

Signed:

68 Lime Tree Walk

Newton Abbot

Devon TQ12 4LF

Olive Bearers Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 December 2021

Notes Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds 1 Total incomeing resources Expenditure Charitable activities 2 Net movements in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ 7,932 33,196 41,128 31,256 7,932 33,196 41,128 31,256 6,776 19,975 26,751 32,413 1,156 13,221 14,377 -1,157 0 2,089 2,089 3,246 1,156 15,310 16,466 2,089

Olive Bearers Charity number Statements of assets and liabilities as at 31 December 2021

Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Net Assets The funds of the charity Restricted funds 4 Unrestricted funds 4 Total charity funds	£ £ 16,466 - 16,466 16,466 15,310 1,156 16,466 2021	£ £ 2,089 - 2,089 2,089 2,089 - 2,089 2020

Olive Bearers Notes to the Accounts as at 31 December 2021

1 Donations

Child Sponsorship Adult sponsorship Childrens specific needs Covid Emergency fund New School Chicken house to classroom Electric installation New minibus Christmas 2019 Christmas Gifts for children PFI Other donations Food for families Cream tea Bank charge income Gift Aid Charitable activities Child Sponsorship Adult Sponsorship Childrens specific needs Covid emergency fund Chicken House to classroom Electric installation Christmas 2019 Christmas Children's gifts PFI expense Food for families Bank charges Other charitable activities	Unrestricted Funds £ - 3,712 2,006 2,214 7,932 Unrestricted Funds £ 2,968 135 423 - - 1,140 - 1,433 - - 535 142 - 6,776	Restricted Funds £ 15,094 1,975 280 - 8,062 - 2,000 5,250 - 70 - - - 465 - - 33,196 Restricted Funds £ 15,094 2,060 296 - - 2,000 - 60 - - 465 - - 19,975	Total Funds 2021 £ 15,094 1,975 280 - 8,062 - 2,000 5,250 - 70 - - 3,712 465 2,006 - 2,214 41,128 Total Funds 2021 £ 18,062 2,195 719 - - 3,140 - 1,493 - - 1,000 142 - 26,751	Total Funds 2020 £ 16,109 1,419 16 2,900 1,905 2,460 924 480 50 320 2,384 15 2,274 31,256 Total Funds 2020 £ 16,426 1,654 20 2,900 3,860 - 2,074 480 50 320 - (270) 4,899 32,413

2 Charitable activities

Olive Bearers Notes to the Accounts as at 31 December 2021

3 Analysis of funds General funds Unrestricted funds Other funds Restricted funds Child Sponsorship Adult sponsorship Childrens specific needs New School Electric installation New minibus Christmas Other donations Food for families 4 Net assets by fund Current assets	At 1 January 2021 £ - - 105 16 1,968 - - - 2,089 Unrestricted Funds £ 1,156	Incoming Resources £ 7,932 15,094 1,975 280 8,062 2,000 5,250 70 - 465 33,196 Restricted Funds £ 15,310	Resources expended £ (6,776) (15,094) (2,060) (296) - (2,000) - (60) - (465) (19,975) Total Funds 2021 £ 16,466	At 31 December 2022 £ 1,156 - 20 - 10,030 - 5,250 10 - - 15,310 Total Funds 2020 £ 2,089

Charity number 1186167

Olive Bearers

Accounts

30 December 2021

Olive Bearers Report and accounts Contents

	Page
Independent examiners report	1
Statement of financial activities	2
Statements of assets and liabilities	3
Notes to the accounts	4-5

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Olive Bearers

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Oliver Bearers charity for the period ended 31 December 2021.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

Basis of independent examiner's report

Independent examiner's statement

I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the

Signed:

68 Lime Tree Walk

Newton Abbot

Devon TQ12 4LF

Olive Bearers Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 December 2021

Notes Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds 1 Total incomeing resources Expenditure Charitable activities 2 Net movements in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ 7,932 33,196 41,128 31,256 7,932 33,196 41,128 31,256 6,776 19,975 26,751 32,413 1,156 13,221 14,377 -1,157 0 2,089 2,089 3,246 1,156 15,310 16,466 2,089

Olive Bearers Charity number Statements of assets and liabilities as at 31 December 2021

Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Net Assets The funds of the charity Restricted funds 4 Unrestricted funds 4 Total charity funds	£ £ 16,466 - 16,466 16,466 15,310 1,156 16,466 2021	£ £ 2,089 - 2,089 2,089 2,089 - 2,089 2020

Olive Bearers Notes to the Accounts as at 31 December 2021

1 Donations

Child Sponsorship Adult sponsorship Childrens specific needs Covid Emergency fund New School Chicken house to classroom Electric installation New minibus Christmas 2019 Christmas Gifts for children PFI Other donations Food for families Cream tea Bank charge income Gift Aid Charitable activities Child Sponsorship Adult Sponsorship Childrens specific needs Covid emergency fund Chicken House to classroom Electric installation Christmas 2019 Christmas Children's gifts PFI expense Food for families Bank charges Other charitable activities	Unrestricted Funds £ - 3,712 2,006 2,214 7,932 Unrestricted Funds £ 2,968 135 423 - - 1,140 - 1,433 - - 535 142 - 6,776	Restricted Funds £ 15,094 1,975 280 - 8,062 - 2,000 5,250 - 70 - - - 465 - - 33,196 Restricted Funds £ 15,094 2,060 296 - - 2,000 - 60 - - 465 - - 19,975	Total Funds 2021 £ 15,094 1,975 280 - 8,062 - 2,000 5,250 - 70 - - 3,712 465 2,006 - 2,214 41,128 Total Funds 2021 £ 18,062 2,195 719 - - 3,140 - 1,493 - - 1,000 142 - 26,751	Total Funds 2020 £ 16,109 1,419 16 2,900 1,905 2,460 924 480 50 320 2,384 15 2,274 31,256 Total Funds 2020 £ 16,426 1,654 20 2,900 3,860 - 2,074 480 50 320 - (270) 4,899 32,413

2 Charitable activities

Olive Bearers Notes to the Accounts as at 31 December 2021

3 Analysis of funds General funds Unrestricted funds Other funds Restricted funds Child Sponsorship Adult sponsorship Childrens specific needs New School Electric installation New minibus Christmas Other donations Food for families 4 Net assets by fund Current assets	At 1 January 2021 £ - - 105 16 1,968 - - - 2,089 Unrestricted Funds £ 1,156	Incoming Resources £ 7,932 15,094 1,975 280 8,062 2,000 5,250 70 - 465 33,196 Restricted Funds £ 15,310	Resources expended £ (6,776) (15,094) (2,060) (296) - (2,000) - (60) - (465) (19,975) Total Funds 2021 £ 16,466	At 31 December 2022 £ 1,156 - 20 - 10,030 - 5,250 10 - - 15,310 Total Funds 2020 £ 2,089