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2021-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01 January 2021 (Period start date) o 31 December 2021 (Period end date)

Charity name: ETHIOPIAN HERITAGE TRUST (UK)

Charity registration number: 1188689

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 See Constitution §3. To protect & improve
the environmental, historical, architectural
and constructional heritage of Ethiopia
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		 These were carried out through support for
the Ethiopian Heritage Trust in Addis Ababa
and focussed on financial assistance for the
enhancement and improvement of the
natural environment of the Entoto Natural
Park through the planting of indigenous trees
in the Park, and the preliminary steps to
create a specialised tree seedling nursery.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 While pursuing its objects of the Trust the
Board has consistently had in mind the
guidelines for public benefit as set out by the
Charity Commission. This has been
particularly important as the Trust sought to
deal in the most effective way with the
problems brought about by COVID.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 The Trust made grants solely the Ethiopian
Heritage Trust in Ethiopia, in consultation
with the EHT (Ethiopia) for whatever
purposes and amounts the Trust (UK)
allocates and deems affordable.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by Para 1.38 All organisational and management
functions of the Trust in the UK are carried
out byvolunteers. All monies spent in the
volunteers UK (other than bank transfer fees) are
reimbursed to the Trust.
In Ethiopia, 4,593 volunteers planted
indigenous trees.
Other Contributions made by volunteers

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 These were carried out through support for
the Ethiopian Heritage Trust (EHT) in Addis
Ababa and focussed on financial assistance
for the planting and care of 27,441
indigenous tree seedlings in the Entoto
Natural Park in July/August. At the same
time, further groundwork was undertaken in
the Entoto Natural Park to establish a
specialised tree seedling nursery. This
activity was carried out under pressured
circumstances, given the scale of the COVID
pandemic in Ethiopia, and was achieved with
the cooperation of 23 commercial and
charitable Ethiopian institutions, the
participation of 4,593 volunteers, and the
creation of 195 temporary job opportunities
Staff mentoring continued in an ongoing
programme and active participation in the
appointments of a new General Manager
and Board Members of the Ethiopian
Heritage Trust in Addis Ababa was
undertaken. UK activity focussed on raising
funds towards purchase of a vehicle and
subsidising key staff salaries at the EHT
office in Addis, but small sums also were
provided to facilitate EHT management visits
to Entoto Park and for networking visits to
other Ethiopian organisations involved in
biodiversity projects
Apart from COVID, the unclear political
situation in Ethiopia did not provide an easy
environment in which to work.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 Within the UK, many plans had been
postponed or cancelled, due entirely to
COVID These plans continue to be on hold
until such activities can occur, and more are
being considered or developed.
Performance of fundraising While the provision of a new, improved
website continued to raise the profile of the
Trust,the onset of COVID and,latterly,the
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 political instability in Ethiopia made fund-
raising more difficult. Nonetheless, revenue
collection of just under £30,000 was well
above target (£15,000), mostly directed
towards purchase of a vehicle for the EHT in
Addis, as described above.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 See previous paragraph.
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The Trust’s financial position as at
31.12.2021 was satisfactory, with a bank
balance of £21,543.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The Trust maintained its account at £21,543
as the majority of funding raised is directed
(but not yet transferred) towards purchase of
a new vehicle for the Addis office.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 None
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 No financial expenditure or commitment
incurred in this country.
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 COVID and the ongoing political issues in
Ethiopia

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The trust’s principal sources of funds are
donations, membership fees, sales of
donated items and Gift Aid; see accounts.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 The Trust has no call for an investment
policy. It operates only a current account at
Lloyds plc.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 As for all charities, COVID was the main risk,
and it hampered funds-collection and
operations in Ethiopia as well as the UK.
This will continue for the foreseeable future.
At the same time the ongoing political and
social instability in Ethiopia casts a shadow
over all charitable work in that country.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 A Constitution, accepted by the Commission
when charitable status was bestowed in
2020.
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association,CIO)		 Para 1.25 Unincorporated association.
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 See Constitution §17-18. Proposals are first
made by a Trustee or in writing by a
Member; if accepted, then ratified by a
quorum at the following AGM. We presently
have fewer than the maximum allowed in the
Constitution.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51 New trustees were appointed for specific
skills, and paired with sitting trustees on
developing activities and tasks suited to their
personal background – computer work,
sales, photography
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 Under the terms of its Constitution the Trust
has a Board of up to 12 members (11 posts
were filled as 31.12.2021). The officers are
a Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. All
UK posts are honourary.
There are no UK staff.
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51 The Trust has a close and continuing
relationship with the Ethiopian Heritage Trust
in Addis Ababa.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Ethiopian Heritage Trust (UK)
Other name the charity uses NONE
Registered charity number 1188689
Charity’s principal address 12, The Glebe
Blackheath
London
SE3 9TG

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not
for whole year		 Name of person
(or body) entitled
to appoint trustee
(ifany)
Dr. Fatemeh Ahmadi
Jonathan Kenyon Darwall-Smith
Komeil Karimi from 16/02/2021
Dr. Jacqueline Sharon Phillips Secretary
Christopher Ward Sargent
Michael Sargent Chair
Luisa Tatoli from 16/02/2021
Dr. Negussie Araya Tewoldemedhin
Dr. Yonas Ghebremichael
Weldeselassie		 Treasurer
Ensermu Workneh
Dr. Seife Ayele from 11/07/2021
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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
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity NONE Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this NONE falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets NONE from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser NONE

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

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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) Yonas Ghebremichael Weldeselassie Full name(s) Jacke Phillips Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Treasurer Chair, etc) Date

Charity Name No (if any)

Receipts and payments accounts For the period Period start date Period end date To from

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Unrestrictedfunds Re3tric{ed
funds		 Endowrnentlunds Totalfunds Lastyear
to th6noarest€ to thBrparesi€ to the nearsstf to the riaarest e tolhe$sarest €
A1 Receipts
Treasuretr3Actoul1t
OpeningBalance at01Jan-2021 6,633 2,832
Donations 19,74 19,744 4043
Membership&!onations 671 674 527
Membership 5,506 5,508 2.2X9
GiftAid 2,066 2,390
Sales 1,376 1,376 952
AmazonSmile 3! 31 11
SubtotalfGrossincomefarAR) 3S,E31 36,03t {2,9$3
A2 Asset andinvestmentsales,(see
Subfota/
Totalreceipts 36,031 36,031 12,993
AiPaym€nts
Treasure/s Account
BanKTransferstoEthiopia 9,920 9,9?0 4,000
Expenses 4,568 4,568
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A4Asset and investmsntpurchasos,{6e8
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Totalpayment$ 14,i[88 14,4$8 s,3s1
Netofreceipts/{Nym en!s) 21.543 ffi 21'54', 6.533
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Casftturds fft*r 21,513 21,543 D.OJJ