Overseas Development and Education Trustees. Annual Report 2023 - 2024 •(
OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION (ODE)
Charity Number: 1188338
Trustees' Annual Report & Financial Statements for the Period
1[st] July 2023 to 30[th] June 2024
Overseas Development and Education 2023 - 2024
Contents
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1 Reference and Administrative Information
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2 Structure, Governance & Management
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3 Objects
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4 Executive Summary
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6 Impact/Feedback
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12 The Future
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12 Web presence & Social Media
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13 Financial Review
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15 Appendix
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Reference & Administration Details
Charity Details:
Name: Overseas Development and Education (ODE) Number: 1188338 Address: 12 Brownberrie Gardens, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5PS UK
Trustees of the Charity
Name
Appointed
Mr James A Cape 4[th] March 2020 Mrs Evelyn D Cape 4[th] March 2020 Mr Leo James Cape 4[th] March 2020 Mr John Cape 4[th] March 2020 Mrs Anne-Marie O’Connor 4[th] March 2020 Mrs Rosemarie D McDonald 4[th] March 2020 Mrs Luisa Rigour 17[th] April 2021 Ms Danielle F Cape 1[st] April 2023
Names & Addresses of Advisors
Role Name Address Bank Virgin Money 94 – 96 Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NP Bank Wise 56 Shoreditch High Str., London E1 6JJ
Names of Trustees, Roles with Delegated Responsibilities
Name
Mr James Anthony Cape Mrs Evelyn Donado Cape Mr John Cape Mrs Anne-Marie O’Connor Mrs Rosemarie Donado McDonald
Role
Chair Liaison & Communication Finance Secretary Social Media
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Structure, Governance and Management
Description of the Charity's Trusts
Type of Governing Document:
Constitution
How the Charity is Constituted:
Charitable Incorporated Organisation - Foundation Registered 4[th] March 2020
APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES
As set out in the Articles of Association, the maximum number and minimum number, respectively, of the trustees may be determined from time to time by ordinary resolution. Subject to and in default of any such determination the maximum number of trustees is eight and the minimum number of trustees shall be three. New trustees will be appointed and thoroughly vetted prior to appointment by the current trustees. It is not expected that any of the trustees will resign from the charity. There is no formal training programme provided to trustees, however they are briefed on their legal responsibilities and supplied with a copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association. They are also made aware of external training opportunities and encouraged to participate if appropriate. They commit to uphold the aims, vision, mission and values of the organisation. A list of trustees who served during the financial year ending 30[th] June2024 is included on page 2 of this report.
Additional Governance Issues
MANAGEMENT OF THE CHARITY
The charity is governed by the board of trustees, which meets three times a year. The composition of the board is monitored on a regular basis to ensure that all members have the necessary skills and expertise to govern the charity. A budget is set annually and submitted to for approval.
REMUNERATION The trustees are the key management personnel of the charity, in charge of directing, controlling, running, and operating the charity on a day-to-day basis. All work is voluntary and there is no remuneration.
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Objects
Statutory Declaration on Public Benefit
The trustees declare that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on
public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers or duties.
Fund Raising
ODE raises fund from the public but does not work with professional fundraisers or commercial participators. Additional funding was acquired through the sales of mugs, clothing, beauty soap, buns and cakes.
Calum O Connor planned, designed and illustrated an outstanding annual calendar which raised a significant amount of funding for ODE. ODE would like to thank Calum O’Connor and The Well at Wade Street, Lichfield, UK for their wonderful donation. What an amazing achievement. Well Done.
Lincoln Road Kitchen A special thank you to the Rochdale and Salford Team for your great donations of cakes which raised essential funds for ODE.
Louisa’s fundraising event was a great success. Thank you.
Canal Walk On June 1[st] a ten-mile sponsored walk was held beside
the historic Leeds to Liverpool Canal. The event was processed using Wonderful.org a fee free fundraising platform.
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Executive Summary
Activities, Achievements & Performance
ODE is a recently formed British charity which was registered on 4th March 2020 in England & Wales. Money has been raised through sponsored walks in the UK as well as through the sale of mugs, clothing and buns. All of the monies and donations raised have been paid out as awards or equipment with a small balance held as a reserve.
The charity has already started to grow, yet despite its size has made a significant impact on the lives of many disadvantaged students, particularly those in remote areas of The Philippines.
This year has seen a period of consolidation and continued to build foundations. The main focus has been the building of relationships, first between the trustees and the Headteachers of the nominated schools and potential future schools. Secondly developing an official core group of Filippino supporters who will act as local representatives. We would also like to develop our new relationship with Freestuff LS 19 which we were able to join in April. Lastly we want to attempt to develop partnerships between schools in The Philippines and the UK. This we believe is the direction for future progress which we would hope to build upon.
The Board of Trustees selected a number of Elementary schools in The Philippines and provided them with some of the resources necessary to improve the quality of their education. Five schools were initially selected, three on and next to the island of Panay, one on the island of Mindanao and one in the mountainous region of Ifugao in the north of the country. This has now increased to seven with and additional school in the Gigantes Islands and a second in Ifugao. The focus of support during 2023 – 2024 has been to target these schools in providing additional resources as the impact of this work has now evidenced improvements in learning. Trustees have agreed to explore additional schools who could benefit from these resources
Transparency
ODE operates with complete transparency and all money raised, has been used solely for charitable purposes. The charity has no expenses and any work undertaken has been done so on a voluntary basis.
Local Representatives
ODE continues to work with local representative to follow up and monitor any resources given.
Trustees
The Trustees would like to place on record their thanks to Louisa Rigor, having completed her term as a trustee, for her generous service and support to ODE
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Schools
The Board of Trustees has decided for the time being to continue to concentrate our work the seven schools we have already been working with. Three of these are on and next to the island of Panay, one on the island of Mindanao and two in the mountainous region of Ifugao in the north of the country.
Ifugao
Hucab Elementary School, Kiangan, Ifugao PindonganElemetary School, Kiangan, Igugao
Visayas
Pook Elementary School, Kalibo, Aklan Igpaho Elementary School, Tubungan, Iloilo Langantan Elementary School, Gigantes Sur Island Granada Elementary School, Gigantes Norte Island
Mindanao
Balila Elementary School, Lantapan
A wider range of materials and supplies have been provided during the current report period. These included books, desktops, laptops a projector and other supplies.
During 2023-2024 Trustees have been carefully evaluating the impact of this targeted support. Evidence provided from school leaders, reinforced by personal visits to schools by some Trustees, has confirmed the resources provided by ODE has made a real difference in improving pupils’ learning.
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School Impact Feedback Igpaho Elementary School, Tubungan, Iloilo, The Philippines
On behalf of 130 learners, 8 teaching personnel, PTA officials and 87
parents, Igpaho Elementary School in the District of Tubungan, I would like
to express our deepest gratitude for your untiring support for the past 3
years up to the present. Your donations have already made a difference to the learning of our
children.
The TV is now used by the Grade 3 class and the monitor by Grade 6 pupils. Books and dictionaries were placed in the mini library where all pupils can access them during their free time.
These instructional materials have inspired learners resulting in greater impact as well as helping them improve their reading and
comprehension skills.Teachers have been supported too so they have helped facilitate pupil’s learning.
We are happy to inform you that the results of post assessments of PhilIRI and CRLA ,the number of non-readers, decreased from 13 percent to 4 percent this school year. It simply shows that materials and supplies given to us have had a big impact in improving learners’ performance.
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Lantangan Elementary School, Gigantes Sur, The Philippines
The community of Lantangan Elementary School, Gigante Sur, Carles, Iloilo is very thankful and blessed for the support from the ODE Foundation. Thank you so much for the continued support to Lantangan ES. Your donations such as tablets, a desktop computer and books are very useful, bringing joy and interest to the part of the learners. The tablets are used by Kinder to Grade 3 learners which makes learning fun due to the many interactive educational videos and games. Books are placed in their respective mini library corners where they can be used anytime. Learners are exposed to a range of learning materials to further develop their love of reading and study habits. Consequently, we are so happy to inform you that the number of struggling learners has decreased in school. Rest assured that the materials given to school are being directly utilised by the learners to further improve standards in literacy and numeracy. Thank you so much.
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Balila Elementary School, Lantapan, Bukidnon, The Philippines
Balila ES, Balila , Lantapan, Bukidnon is forever grateful to ODE for the contribution of learning materials. The TV set installed outside as seen in the pictures sent before, provides an avenue for all school learners to surf and watch educational lessons. The displayed books are readily available for all learners which has ignited pupils to read, so further improving their
reading fluency and comprehension skills. The programs alpha blocks, number blocks are very useful
for kindergarten and lower grades especially the non-readers.
The higher grades pupils explored the ‘Scratch’ program which has developed their creative thinking skills. This coming school year 2024-25 pupils will continue to maximise the use of the resources from ODE. This is such a rare opportunity to be one of the beneficiaries of ODE where pupils are now more advantaged in their learning.
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Pook Elementary School, Kalibo, Aklan, The Philippines
Mr Joray M Ignacio, Principal of Pook Integrated School, Kalibo presented with tablets to inspire pupils’ learning and development. A very special thank you is also due to Ms M Marsland and St. Bede’s High School, Lanchester, England for their assistance.
Principal and staff proudly showcase their new computer tablets.
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Hucab Elementary School, Kiangan, Ifugao, The Philippines
Feedback and impact of the items donated at Hucab Elementary School
The projector is functioning very efficiently helping teachers in their delivery which inspires learners to listen more attentively. The new books have been an excellent resource as pupils have learned a great deal from the story books. These were used to train participants in oral interpretation and oral retelling, and also for comprehensive skills.
Learners are inspired to read books especially those with drawings for the lover grades. Pupils tell us the story books donated are far more interesting! With the help of these books Hucab Elementary School recently won a competition during a Read a Thon contest. Given a supply of these new and stimulating books, feedback from both teachers and learners confirms, additional reading resources would greatly improve even more pupils reading.
Granada Elementary School, Gigantes Norte Island, Granada, Carles, Iloilo, The Philippines
Granada Elementary School is beyond blessed having ODE as one of our partners for the pupils journey of chasing and achieving dreams. Books and computer laptops have really increased pupils’ engagement in learning. They have made pupils learning enjoyable and fun. A new curriculum will be introduced this coming school year and pupils will experience a range of different learning styles through the use of the technology you have provided.
Pindongan Elementary School, Kiangan, Ifugao, The Philippines
Sincere thanks to ODE for the books and computers sent to school this year. Learners from Kinder-6, have used the books during the reading/remedial instructions. Teachers have also used the resources in reading lessons to develop pupils’ reading skills. Noted are the recent outcomes of the Phil Iri tests which confirm pupils have all improved from frustration level to at least instructional C and some independent readers. Computers have also been used effectively and improved pupils technological skills.
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The Future
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ODE will continue to develop deeper relationships with existing and new schools to provide further help with future projects.
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Promote the charity to a range of audiences to highlight its work in the Philippines.
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Liaise with a variety of stakeholders to access resources and materials to support learning in the Philippines.
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Develop a possible educational link between a school in England and the Philippines.
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Continue to raise funding through an annual fund-raising event and other marketing of products e.g. fridge magnets, cups, clothing.
Web presence & social media
Website - https://www.ode.org.uk
The Overseas Development and Education website will continue to be improved and regularly updated.
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ODEinPh
ODE has slowly managed to grow an online presence through Facebook. Regular updates can be easily viewed by supporters.
Fundraising Platforms
We have organised fundraising pages on Wonderful.org and continued to use Shop and Give which provides us with a donation when our supporters use their service.
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Financial Review
Statement of the Charity's Policy on Reserves
The risk of unforeseen emergency or other unexpected need for funds or finding ‘seedfunding’ for an urgent project. Aims to set aside £250 initially which would be derived from the sale of merchandise. Surplus funds to be held in OED’s bank account.
Details of Any Funds Materially in Deficit
The Trustees declare that the charity had no funds which were materially in deficit at the date of the statement of assets & liabilities.
State of the Charity’s Finances
Restricted/Designated Funds
The Trustees declare that the charity has no restricted or designated funds.
Particulars of Any Outstanding Debt
The Trustees declare that the charity has a policy of never operating in a (negative environment) and has no deficit.
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Receipts and Payments for the period 1[st] July 2023 to 30[th] June 2024.
| Receipts Balance b/f Donations Profits from sale of mugs, clothes, soap Other Income Total Payments Computers and Equipment Cargo Expenses Total Balance Total |
Unrestricted Funds £ 1,174 £1,817 £300 £ 38 |
£1,131 507 0 |
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| £ 3,329 £3,329 |
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| £1,638 £1,691 £3,329 |
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the above report and authorised that it be signed on their behalf.
Mr J A Cape (Chairman)
Mrs A M O’Connor (Secretary)
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Appendix i Distribution of Resources
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Appendix ii
Locations of the schools can be found using www.what3words.com or the what3words app.
Pook Elementary School, Kalibo, Aklan - ///rating.unfeasible.umpiring Igpaho Elementary School, Tubungan, Iloilo - ///witness.unfeasible.umpiring Lantangan Elementary School, Gigantes Sur, Iloilo - ///eggplants.chromatic.stagnates Granada Elementary School, Gigantes Norte, Iloilo - ///conjures.skinned.ignorant Balila Elementary School, Lantapan, Bukidnon - ///pledged.trancelike.heiress Hucab Elementary School, Kiangan, Ifugao - ///affordably.admitting.misplaced Pindongan Elementary School, Kiangan, Ifugao - ///dangerous/unstuffed.dials
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| Overseas Development and Education (ODE) | 1188338 |
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| Receipts andpayments accounts |
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For the period 7/1/2023 6/30/2024 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
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| A1 Receipts Donations - Profits from Sales - Other Income - - - - - - - - - Sub total - Total receipts - A3 Payments Awards - Computers & Computer equipment - Cargo - Expenses - Awards - - - - - Sub total - - - Sub total - Total payments - Net of receipts/(payments) - A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end - Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 1,817 300 38 - - - - - 2,155 - - - 2,155 - 1,131 507 - - - - - - 1,638 - - - 1,638 517 - 1,174 1,691 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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1,817 | 1,659 | ||
| 300 | 181 | |||
| 38 | 316 | |||
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517 | 457 | |
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| - | 1,174 | 717 | ||
| - | 1,691 | 1,174 |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Cash Details Details Details Details Signature Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 1,691 - - - - - 1,691 - Agreement Error OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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