Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 31 march 2022 Period start date To 31 march 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Life reform Africa
Charity registration number:1175379
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | For relief of poverty in Kenya and elsewhere. Provision of education,training ,healthcare and housing and to empower individuals to be self sustaining and sufficient through income generating project support. To advance christian faith and other charitable purposes related to the charity as trustees may see fit. |
| 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 charities primary goal is to provide less privileged children like orphans with education and basic needs. The charity has provided funds to build a school and facilitate its operations. 240 children of whom 140 are orphans aged 3 to 13 are provided with education. The charity continued to make monthly donations to fund teachers salaries in the year ended 31 March 2023. During the same period ,the charity gave donation for supply of school stationary and sanitary equipment. An annual sports event was organized for the youth to allieviate antisocial behaviour |
| 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 charity commissions guidance on public benefit in making decisions about the charity. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Funds are only applied on the charities charitable purposes. Sufficient checks are done against illegal purposes such as laundering, bribery or financing terrorism. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers helped in parking sports kits sent from UK for shipping and preparing the venue for our charity presentation to one of the churches in UK. |
| Other |
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 | As noted above,the charity has provided less privileged children orphans with education and basic needs, and provided funds to facilitate its operations. 240 children of whom 140 are orphans aged 3 to 13 are provided with education. The charity continued to make monthly donations to fund teachers salaries in the year ended 31 March 2023. During the same period ,the charity gave donation for supply of school stationary. The Charity supported Church and community outreach programmes like seminars and sports events that have Impacted the community in a very positive way. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance | Para 1.41 |
against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Income received during the year was £5,962. Donations to beneficiaries in Kenya totalled to £5699. Bank charges and other costs were £198. Balance after Expenditure from income was £65. The net assets of the charity at at 31 March 2023 were £1,879 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds no reserves |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Charity has no legal commitment that would give rise to future expenditure obligations |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO 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 | Appointment by the trustees |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Life Reform Africa |
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| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1175379 |
| Charity’s principal address | 14 Orchard House, Dobson Road, Crawley, West Sussex RH117UP |
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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| Wanyonyi Makokha |
Vice Chair | |||
| Benedict Van Nes | chairman | |||
| Christine Wanyonyi | Secretary | |||
| Paul Reginald Ambridge |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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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) Wanyonyi Makokha Position (eg Secretary, Vice Chair and principle contact Chair, etc)
Date 24/03/2024