oJmmi4gi( CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1187245 METRO KIDS AFRICA UNAUDITED RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
METRO KIDS AFRICA Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2025 Page Tiustees, annual report Independent examiner's report Statement of receipts and payments Statement of assets and liabilities Notes to the financial statements
METRO KIDS AFRICA Trustees. Annual Report Year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial slalemenls of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. Reference and administrative details Registered charity name Metro Kids Africa Ireferred lo as MKA in the trustees, report) Charty rggistration number 1187245 Principal office 23 Shepherds Cole Drive Hepscott Park Slannington Morpelh Northumberland NE61 6FN The trustees Mr P Young Mr A Edmislon Ms V Hill Mr C Street Ms P O Abdul lappoinled 12111120241 Accountants Torgersens Chartered accountants East Suite Ground Floor Avalon House si Catherine's Court Sunderland SR5 3XJ Bankers The Co-operative Bank 516 Fawcett Street Sunderland SR1 1RF Independent Examiner Mr P Newbold Torgersens Chartered accountants Easl Suite Ground Floor Avalon House St Catherine's Court Sunderland SR5 3XJ
METRO KIDS AFRICA Trustees, Annual Report(tDlltinue Year ended 31 March 2025 The Iruslees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. Mission. Vision and Values Our Mi55ion Metro Kids Africa exists to empower children and young people in vulnerable communities across Africa by providing life-skills education. mentorship. recreational programmes and povety-relief support through locally-led teams rooted in a Christian ethos. Our Vision To see children and young people equipped with the confidence. character ancl opportunity lo thrive, contribute lo their communities, and live transformed lives Our Values Failh-driven, locally-empowered, Iransparenl, accountable, and committed lo sustainable impact. Structure> governance and management Metro Kids Africa IUKI Is a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion ICIOI, registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales since 71h January 2020 Icharily number 11872451. The charity is governed by its Conslilulion. Trustees meet regularly lo oversee governance, financial stewardship, risk management, and strategic direction. Appointment of Trustees Trustees are appointed following a policy lo ensure appropriale skills, experience, and inlegnty. The Board currently aims for 5-8 Iruslees. All trustees are over 18, not disqualified, bankrupt or recently convicted. in line with Charity Commission guidance. Objectives and activities The charity works. within a Christian ethos, lo.. 1. Support young people lup lo age 181 in South Africa, Uganda and other African counlnes through educational, recreational and Iife-skills programmes that develop capacity, Independence and wellbeing. 2. Prevent or relieve poverty by providing items. services and support lo Individuals and partner organisalions working with vulnerable communities The Iruslees confirm they have complied with the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance. Achievements and performance UK Operations The UK team has ¢onlinued lo provide governance oversight, training, coordination, monitoring. and accounlabilily for partner tearns in South Alriea and Uganda We continue lo Invest in developing local Indigenous staff and slrenglhening operational systèms across all countries. Uganda Programrlles delivered in 203 schools, reaching approximately 66,300 Children weekly Schools continue to report Increased allendance and engagement when MKA sessions lake place. Teacher mentoring material8 were pilotèd In four schools.
METRO KIDS AFRICA Trustees, Annual Reportlcontinued) Year ended 31 March 2025 South Africa 8 after-school clubs. serving around 3,100 children weekly. Weekly home visits lo -9,000 children and families. Aiound 150 teenagor$ participated In the Leadership Development Programme ILDPI. Approximately 500 children received support via the child sponsorship programme. Organisational Development Continued refinement of governance, safeguarding and reporting structures. Ongoing work lo strengthen cross-counlry operational alignment Metro Kids Africa IUKI remains listed with the Fundraising Regulator. reflectyng our commilmenl lo best practice In fundra1sing Board Summary Statement The Iruslees are grateful lor another year of meaningful impact across Uganda and South Africa. The charity faced financial pressures toward the end of the year. with overspend Primarily due to overseas transfers and reduced year-end cash reserves The Board is taking these rnallers seriously and has begun a strategic review of income generation. cashflow management, and reserve rebuilding lo ensure the charity remains financially sustainable. The year was also particularly challenging In South Atrica following the passing of Vuyo, a beloved and highly respected staff member. His conlribulitsn lo the children. farnilies. and colleagues he served was immeasurable, and his absence has been deeply fell across oui teams. The charity h2s provided support 10 51aff, volunteers, lamilies. and children during this period and operations have continued in a manner that honours Vuyo's legacy. Despite these challenges, the charity continued lo reach lens of thousands of children weekly through school programmes, after-school clubs, home visits. and leadership developmenl. The Board remains encouraged by the Tesilience and dedication of local teams, whose work continues lo build hope and create lasting change in their communities. Looking ahead, the charity will focus on strengthening financial foundations, supporting sustainable growth overseas, and ma1nlaining robust 9overnan¢e The Iruslees extend their sincere thanks lo all donors, partners, staff, and volunteers whose support makes this work possible. Financial review For the year ended 31 March 2025 the charity recorded a deficit of £16.040, compared with budgeted deficit of £3,959 Income exceeded expectations. bul expenditure on ovèrseas transfers was higher than planned. Year-end cash balances reduced to approx1mately £9,700, which is lower than in previous years and presents short-lerm cash flow pressures Trustees will closely manage transfer scheduling and UK expendiluie lo ensure liquidity. The 2023-24 Annual Report and Accounts were filed on time with the Charity GomrTllSSiOn. Risk Management The trustees have undertaken their annual review of the major risks facing the charity. Including financial sustainability, safeguarding, repulalional iisk. and operational oversight of overseas partners Appropriate miligalion measures are In place, including financial controls, reporting requirements for partners, safeguarding policies and regular Board Dversighl The trustees consider the current syslerns to be appropriate for the charity's size and complexity. Safeguarding Statement Given the nature of our work with children and young people. safeguarding remains a priority across all locations. Staff in Uganda and South Africa receive safèguarding training appropriate lo Iheii context, and the UK Iruslees review safeguarding policies and incident reporting annually. Plans for futurg periods
METRO KIDS AFRICA Trustees, Annual Report(coniinued) Year ended 31 March 2025 For 2025-26 the key priority areas are. Strengthening financial planning and forecasting across UK, Uganda and South Africa operations Reviewing the schedule 2nd level of overseas transfers lo ensure liquidity In the UK Growing income through diversified fundraising channels and reinforcing unreslricled income Continuing the farm project in Uganda Ifirsl anlicipaled crop yield) Scaling Dur tèacher mentoring pilot programme In Uganda lo a broader number of schools Maintaining high-qualily overseas programmès while iebuilding UK reserves The current staff complement remains 13 staff In Uganda, 9 + 2 Interns in South Africa, and 3 in the UK. Trijstees, Responsibilities Trustees, are responsible lor preparing the Trustees. Annual Report and the financial slaternenls, ensuring they give a true and fair view, maintaining proper accounting records, and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud. Approval Approved by the trustees on .l.Zo2 and signed on their behalf by.. Mr Callum Street- CPFA Trustee (Treasurer)
METRO KIDS AFRICA Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees Year ended 31 March 2025 I report lo the Iruslees on my examinaliDn ol the financial 5t31emenls of Metro Kids Aftica I'lhe charity'l for the year ended 31 March 2025. Rèsponsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity. you are responsible for the preparation of Ihe financial slalemenls in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Act'i. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial slalemenls carried out under section 145 ol the 2011 Act and In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination I confirm that no material m311ers have come lo my allenlion in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any matenal respect". accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act, or the financial slalements do not accord with those record5", or. the financial slalemenls do not comply with the applicable reqLtirement5 conceining the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fairf view which Is not a matter considered as part ol an Independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which allenlion should be drawn in this report in older lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Paul Newbold FCA Torgersens East Suite Ground Floor Avalon House Sl Catherine's Court Sunderland SR5 3XJ Date.. Jl. l.t
METRO KIDS AFRICA Statement of Receipts and Payments Year ended 31 March 2025 Yearto Year to Restricted 31.03.2025 31.03.2024 Funds Total Total Unrestricted Funds Receipts Donations Interest receivable 22,887 255 88.283 111.170 255 104,243 159 23,142 88,283 111.425 104,402 Total Income 23,142 88,283 111,425 104402 Payments Direct costs Salaries & national insurance contributions P11d - national Insurance contributions Pension Subscriptions Printing. postage & slalionery Computer costs Telephone Accountancy Staff training Travel & subsistence Entertainment Legal & Professional Sundries Bank Charges 44.938 44.938 20,576 70,272 70,272 12 3.567 50 2.028 424 426 1.320 65,549 12 3,567 3,368 50 954 898 100 1,260 50 2,028 424 426 1,320 3,140 3.140 4,576 684 684 1.182 282 8,084 118,777 126.861 98,817 Asset and investment purchases Equipment Creditor payments Cash held as debtor 728 687 108 1.307 604 604 604 604 Total payments 8,688 118,777 127.465 100,124 Net of receiptsllpaymentsl Transfers between funds Cash funds last year end 14,454 130,4941 25 767 130,4941 30,494 116,0401 4,278 25.767 21,489 Cash funds this year end 9,727 9,727 25,767
METRO KIDS AFRICA statement of Assets and Liabilities Year ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Total Total Funds Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Cash funds Cash in hand 9,727 9.727 25,766 Other monetary assets Expenses owed Co-op bank debloi 26 26 Assets retained for the charity's own use Equipment Fixtures and Fittings 4,066 1,388 4,066 1,388 4,066 1,388 Total Assets 15.207 15,207 31,220 Liabilities Expenses owed Accountancy 1.392 1.392 1,320 Legal & Professional 126 126 120 Payroll liabilities Phone Creditor 254 254 678 1,774 1,774 These unaudited financial statements were approved by the trLJslees on and are signed on their behalf by. Mr C Street Treasurer
METRO KIDS AFRICA Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2025 1. Restricted funds Al 1 Apr 2024 At 31 Mar 2025 Income Expenditure Transfers Restricted funds 88,283 1118.7771 1118.777 30,494 Restricted funds- prior year A11Apr 2023 At 31 Mar 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Reslricled funds 87,317 189,4931 12,1761 Restricted funds represent funds received from Stewardship and MKA'S New York Partner towards costs lor children they sponsor each month In Uganda. 2. Staff costs The expenditure on staff costs lor the charity was £79,52412024". £68,917) of which £nil was unreslricled and £79,524 was reslricled12024'. £NIl unrèslricled and £68,917 reslricledl. No employee had employee benefits In excess of £60,000 12024 60,DOOI. The average number ol employees during the year was 312024.. 31. 3. Trustee remuneration, expenses and key management personnel During the year. no Iruslees received remuneralion12024.. £nill. During the year. no Iruslees were reimbursed for out of pocket expenses12024." £nill- Key management personn81 Key management personnel comprise of hvo employees who have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the charity. The lolal compensation paid lo kèy rllanagemenl personnel for seNices provided lo the charity was £68,561 12024. £64,980)