REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR END 31ST MAR 2021 tIFPI"- WNV.4oSAFKICA.coM SOS AFRICA Registered Charity No: 1188705
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Summa of the Pur oses of the Char Jilli SOS Alrica Grabouw s New Grade I Children SOS Africa is a small UK based grassroots child sponsorship organisation vthich funds the education and care ofunderwivileged South African children from the poorest regions of Soulh Africa. sin 2003 the charty has provided disadvantaged children, from grades 110 12, with a personal education prcgramme or learning suptxsrt scheme tailored specifically to their ne15. This holistic approach enables chldren to break the cycle of verty and reach their full potential. The SOS Africa Children's Charty provides: A Personal Approach - Originally founded by a family from Somerset in the UK. SOS Africa provides a personal approach to charitable giving. Now in its 17th year of operation, the charily is sts'll managed ty its original founder5 urKler the direcb'on of an experienced panel of passionate trustees. A Holistic Education Programme - SOS Africa prowdes each of the children in its care with school luilion, after-school care. learning support. holiday workshops. mentoring. counselling. transport. clothing and Ststnery. SOS Africa's Education Prcgrammes are lailored to Ihe needs of the children in the Charity's re. Regular Progress Reports - SOS Africa maintains strong lines ofCommuna0n beeen child, organisation and sponsor by provhjing regular updates induding school reports, photo albums. updales Vk3 the SOS AfriGa Children's Bl(yJ and CA)r[esw)nden via email. Sponsors also have the opt'on of wsit'ng sponsored children thrghout the prccess. Minimal Charity Expenses- Prioritising transparency. SOS Africa guarantees Ihat 1 CKI % of donations are invested in the edu(ati)n & care of its children" all UK expenses a covered by Gift Ad. This is possible because the chanty only employs one full-tsme staff memier in the UK and invests all reSoUeS into its education programmes in South Africa.
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Summa of the Char '8 Main Activities SOUTH AFRICA QNat Supporting 11 cp,ILfREIi 8nTSWANA Alr (*i)dLka Supporting &6c.y.ILDREI, Learnip Supp rs SOUTH AFRICA upportin 4cHILDRE Oc.HILDF.E EL lanin SOS Africa cUenty operates in tvn of the poorest regions of South Ath"ca,' Mahikeng (North- West Provi1) and Westem Cape. The chanty provides underpriwleged children frc¥n these areas with the fdlowing supwt: A high stsndard of education and care within Preparatory. Primary and High Schools with a good reputstion throughout local commun"es. Safe transportabon to and from schcol. School uniform and stationery to eliminate potenltal inequalities arKJ barriers to leaming. After-school care at SOS Africa Aftercare Centres where the children re1ve lunch, hcmewotk assistance, tutoring and extra lessons. SOS Africa also provides each child th a mentor. with wh)m they can consult about anyday-to-day problems whh they may encounter. SOS Atrica's Westem CaFe Education Centres also provide leaming support for students wlh leaming drfficulbes. This is essentsal in combatsng illileracy arng Primary School children {currenlly 780/0 of South African Pnmary School Children beeen grades 14 are unable to read). Exlra-curricular activities induding swimming lessons, kung fu arKI yoga. and holiday workshcps to suppMent their eduCatiC and keep the d)ildren safe outside of school h(yJrs. All activities carried out by the SOS Africa Charity fiJPThI the Charity Commission's public benefit requirements. The SOS Africa Tnjstees confirm that ai the chaiity's operations benefit and empower South African tovmship children through the wovision of a high standard of education and care enabling them to break the poverty cyde.
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Summa of the Char '8 Main Achievements 2020121 Fundraisin Achievements We raised 1. 7 million Rand tonight. l Gannot thank you enough on behamof my own Gounty and fellow South Africans... South Africa gave me everyffting... I hope this is Sonthing I can gwe back to the beautrful county that made the person l am today." Rendog North, Minecraft Livestream FundraisirvJ Event Organiser. We hope that, with the help of the extremely dedicated SOS Africa team, our sponsored child 1/ be aware of the possibilthes for her fvture and be equipFed to follow her dreams. SOS Africa provides a very personal SFonsorship experien. and it is a pleasure to reGeive regular pictures and reports on our sponsored child's progress.. Anne Nesbit, Child Sponsor. "Having been involved with SOS AfJryGa as a supporter for many years, it was a great honour to be asked to beCme a twstee. SOS Africa does such incredible wotk for the children and the communities in which fftey live. Seeing the careful consideration put into every decision, I know they will be 8 fOe forgcod for many Yea to Con." Alex Dyer. SOS Africa TNstee. £900. SOS AFRICA INCOME 2005-2021 £7000U),(A) • Grfrpid E60000J.OJ Dcfiatiorts £5000. £4000U).U) Offline Futidrai51ng £30000).0) Iodine Fundraising £20001XI.( •Corporatesl GTrnts £1000(.( £0, •Child Sponsors During the 2019120 financial year SOS Africa achieved an Unpredented period of growth increasirMJ the chanws overall annual income from £273.OCX) to £713,CKJO. This represents the charity's highest annual income to date. Duiing this period. only 60/0 of SOS Africa's income Ihe charty's UK running costs. all ofwhich was covered by Gtft and Ihe SOS Africa Charity Shop. In April 2020, the UK and many natiorts across the wt)r]d entered a long period of lockdo} due to the rayd spread of the COVIO-19 VITUS. Consequently, SOS Aftica's UK fundraising events were cancdled. After inikn'al cOnM that this would have an adverse effecton the organisation'sfundraising capabiltti'es. instead, the severe impact of the virus on the pcorest communities in Africa raised the profile of SOS Africa's grassroots community-based projects. Almost from the outset, international philanthropists sought to cc*me to the aid of those most effected by the pandemic.
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 tifPI"- .sCS AFRICA. FNERC-k.'h'C'/ F.ELILTr- On 26, March 2020. President Cynl Ramaph)sa anmunced that South Afnca would enter a peri¢xl of lockdown to slow the swead of the virus. The iaCt on the pwrer communities, including the SOS Afnca children and their families was immediate- unemployment surged as lower IoMe10b5 were lost and the restriction of movement made food and supplies Scar and often umbtainable. In response, the trustees decKled to expaTrJ the sccpe of SOS Afnca's fvndraising remit lo include the introduction of an Emergency Food Relief Fund. Wtlhin hours of establishing this appeal, SOS Africa received an influx of suppjrt from loyal sponsors, raising enough to fund basic food parcels for the families of our children to help provhle them wilh bas food and supFAies during the first few months of the pandemic. Feeds I child's farnily fo ONE4 weeK mily for weeF )OS/ ENEP.GENCY FOQD RELIEF 40 F•0 Feeds &280 people I dav at the school oun Kitrhen famil ON
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 As news of the charity's Emergency Food Relief Fund spread, more and more sponsors began cctribUting. enabling us to expand the reach of our support. To boost the fantastic anUnt of funds ejready raised by the appeal, SOS Africa child sponsor Rendog teamed up th fellow streamer Grian. a hugely popular British YouTube streamer with 5.26m subscribers, to host the chartys first ever livestream fvndraising event. What resulted was the tmst successful fiJIralsIng initiative in the charitys 17- year history. raising £75.000 over the course of the 3-hour online broadcast. l.153 i. I LI Anon¥inous. C:0 .musbe forma l Nxdar. I 111 AC'3n Ilblf-. S: Cixl B The successes of the Emergency Fcod Appeal did not end there. In July SOS Africa was contacted by a LondorFbased (nmpany who agreed b donate a percentage of their profits towards the inibab"ve. The unPredented £122,000 donation increased the total amount raised by fund to an aStonhIng £207,OCKJ. enabling us to fvnd soup kitchens aThJ feeding schemes throughcmjt the Westem Cape and Gauteng. ThanKYoc4-. Ren .'Gria yoL4, meqn So much 40 For 4he CIS. Thank "i¥ food, And(twe' wan4 40 wle ' Iwe yoL4. &c(fi.Hqze/ '.
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 I'M r¥tthJ ¥K*trI09 Alr1tJ'i 14ywdd .' Alongside the influx of support reiVed by the new appeal, SOS Africa also experienced an increase in irKlependent fundraising support. The dawn of a new "virtual fiJndraising' era encourag philanthropists. young and old, to think up original ndraising events lch ttiey Cld h)st from their own houses and gardens. By completing hundreds of laps of her garden. 14-year-old Chloe raised £2C() for SOS Aftica. When lockdown measures were eased, these initiatives spread throughout the county. Keen to tske advantage of thr newfound freedom, Lailah and Sophie walked over 100km and raised over £500 fcK cmjr educat'on programmes. The SOS Africa Trustees would like to thank Chbe. Lailah, Scphie and all our independent fundraisers for their invaluable support during this ts'me. Marie-Anne's birthday fundraiser for SOS Africa IJ 59$rEd Throughout this period. SOS Africa also exFErienced a surge in support from online ndraising wa JustGiving. CAF and Facebook. Literally hundreds of members of the Facebook Community alone set up birthday frjndraising pages. raising thousands of pounds for our educati( prO1ts in South Africa.
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 During the 2020121 finanaal year, SOS Africa experienced a surge in the recnjitment of child sponsors from across the globe. By the end of March SOS Africa's 225 long- term sponsors generated an annual income of approximately £100,000 for our organisation. This sustainable sponsorship enables SOS Africa to safeguard the long- term education and care of the SOS Africa children. SOS Africa Child Sponsors Since 23 250 200 150 loo 50 ¢J o ¢J o o ¢J rJ ¢J o Over the past 12 months. SOS Afnca also received an Unpredented amount of support from corporate SPCs0[5. foundabons and community groups. In November 2020, we received Ihe largest corwrate donation in our history. The incredible £297,OC(s donabon made by an intematonal bank was met with huge excitement by the chariws trustees. staff and volunteers aThJ wll enable SOS Africa to signfficanuy increase the growth of its educabon programmes over the coming years. The SOS Africa Trustees would also like to thank the outyoing trustees of the recenuy closed Norton Dt)Nn Afnca FuThJ. for donatng their remaining fvnds to our organisation. They would like to congralate them th&r achievements and the educatsonal supF¥)rt they have wovided to the poorest communrties of Uganda.
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 SOS Africa abo reiVed a £27.(JIO d(akn.0n from the rdaUnt Foundation afler appealing to them for furKling to trlId new toilet blocks and classrcK)ms al partnering school. St Mithael's Primary Sthool in Elgin. The trustees would like to thank Sharon and her team for this generous dOnatiC for the continued swnsorship they have provided the SOS Africa thildren in renI years "VJ IIFRICR tP1RITy.&P The 2020121 financk41 year was a dtfficutt time f(Y SOS Africa's Shepton Mallet Charity Shop. Over the course of the 12 months, the restrictions imposed by the 3 national lockdowns fOrd the shop to dose for most of Ihe year. Fortunately, the financial support provided by the local aUthCIty ensur&J that the shop's bills were paid, and staff supported throughcmjt this drfficult time. The trUStS would like to thank Shop Manager Lin and her newly appoirrted Assistant Karen for restocking and re-opening the charity shq) when Fossible. overthis challeIng time. arvy CnTjStiri3S . cnarits'. . SraFF Cvnomeys (The SAFriCa Jiklve r+ Qe
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 (I The trustees would also like to give ¥ecial mention to SOS Africa's Glastonbury Fes'val Litter Pickn'ng Team. After the cancellation of the 2020 Fests'val, the 120 group of volunteers each donated £50 to the chanty. enabling us to purchase vital PPE for our staff and equipment for our ntreS in South Afnca. Lasdy. following on from Ihe fvndraIng successes of the 2018119 financial year and the unprecedented amountofnds raised online throughout the currenlfinancial year. the SOS Africa Truslees were able to claim Gift Aid equating to £39.234. This income is vital as it cover5 UK expenses and guarantees that 1000k of all initial funds raisedldonated are invested in the chanty's educati projects in South Africa. On behalf of the SOS Africa Stsff and Children. the CEO and Trustees WCMJld like to say a big thank you to all SOS Africa Sponsors, fijndraisers and donors for your incredikle support and generosity over the past 12 months: his year most of us have fad Ghallenges and hardshps far beyond our expectations. Yet during this drffiGuIt time the unlimited genero&ty of our supporter5 has enabled us to provide vital support to our children and their families in their hour of need. R)r this altruism and considerable kindness. we are sinrelY gratefvl.. (Matt Crowcombe. CEO SOS Africa) io
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 2020121 Achievements in S(JJth Africa Children supported by SOS Afn'ca Educat'on Programmes thrghout 2020121: Scholarshi Scheme Leamin Su NIA Graduated Mahiken Grabouw Somerset West 26 15 16 68 TOTAL 103 SOS Africa Education Programme Fomats.. SOS Africa Scholarshi Schemes CA CWITY The SOS Africa Charity Scholarship Scheme fvnds the holistic education and care of underprivileged children from the townships of South Africa. providing each child with the following supp)rt" School tuition at a school partnered with SOS Africa. Transport to and from sthool e&h day. School clothing, stationery and equipment. Attendance at an SOS Affi"ca Educab"on Centre (1.30pm - 4pm each afternoon). The SOS AfTica Aftercare Programme Provides each child wlh the following: Nutrition home cooked fo(xJ fvnded by SOS provided and cwked by team members. This ensures that tFp children are receiving a healthy balanced meal every day. Homewoth support- including the introduction ofreading and math5 apps to further support the children continLte to sbuggle. Student mentoring - one-on-one supwrt. li
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 AcSS to an SOS Africa Library and other leaming resources. Lrfe skills tools and education - Brain Gym l Yoga sessions l Mindfully me {meditation tools) l Occupatsonal Therapy I workshops led by our Educational Psychologiston matters such as'personal safety,. bullying etc. Individual supportltherapy given to children in the dub who we consider to be 'at nsk, or not coping in schcM)l or at home. Guest speakers- poli l Heroes in the community Holiday programmes aimed at bnnging everyone together {team and children) having some creativefun time outside school. This yearwe vi5iled the Two OanS Aquarium in Cape Town. Provision of a safe space for parents and leachers to meet and discuss PrOg5S or intervention plans for children at risk. We have had lo facilitate meets.ngs with the school and parents ere plans need to be put into place to best support the children. SOS Africa Learnin ort Scheme {8.30am - 12.30pm each day): Impact of SOS Africa Education Programmes: Over the last four years SOS Africa has devebped the Leaming Support Programme offered to the Foundation Phase {grades 1-3} Chdren of our partnenng schools. Our staff received excellent basic training arKI assessrrEnt twls through the WORDWORKS -Ready, Steady Read Write. Programme which has been adapted to ertsure we trEet the needs of each partnering sckjol. For the most part. each of cmjr tutors work with 2 or 3 children Fer 40-minute session. These children attend Leaming Support f¢xr days a week. Every week we follow the same prcgramme of activiti'es but Vth a new story. After our 5-minute warm up of Brain Gyn", a series of exerctses designed to engage learning through nK)vement', the children are relaxed and ready to absorb new lessons. 12
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 TC,kY to leam new words and sourKIs T4 (} With each new story the lessons then follow these four predetemiined steps: Reading the new story. Having discussi$ about the story highlighting rEw sounds and words. Wrrting or drawing something based on the story. Playing letter and sound games. These indude plaYdgh (and other tangible materials) to physically shape letters. We also have "Letter Boxes. filled with a random assorlment of ilems- the aim is for the child lo pick out the item that begins with the letter on the box. These and many other games are developed to help Ihe chilcl learn through a [K0sS of Playing arm1 therefore greater understanding. ttivlties to tes:, "br understandin and practice new sounds an of the sto words At the start and end of each term test the children to assess their pr(xJress. Each child needs to progress through three levels of reading proficiency and comprehension before leaving our programme and retuming to theirclassroom having caught up to the level oftheir fellow dassmales. Our staff provide regular progress updates to the teachers and we all work together for the betterment of each child's devebpment. Ultimately, the aim is not only to teach the children to simply read or write lyjt also to comprehend. to question the story and fM their own opinions. In grades 1-3 you leam to read but trom grades 4 onwards you have to read in order to learn. Ifchildren are not properly prepared in the fcmjndation of their education. bwth these fundamental yet bas skills, then the rest of the educatIcal development is thwarted. 13
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 SOS Africa Western Ca Scholarshi Schemes SOS Afftca Gb0uW SOS AfriGa Somerset West 14
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 SOS Africa St Mich1 s Elg 'tt has been an extremely challengng 12 months during which we have all faGed drfficult and unexpeGted arcumstances which have tested our resolve. During these times I believe that we must all come together and supFvrt those among us who are struggling the most. I could not be prouder of everyone involved in SOS Afvca the way in whiGh they have responded to the COVID-19 PandemK. Not only have we ensured that the children in our care continue to receive the bestpossible education and support, but we have also broadened our remit to assist the most dk%advantaged and vulnerable from the Westem Cape s township Gommunities. On behalf of the many thousands of benefiGBries I would like to thank the SOS Africa supporters. sponsors. tmstees. stsff and volunteers for empoweriryj us wtih the tools, training and resources required to assist those most in need of our supportl" Karen Damon (Operations Manager. SOS Africa Westem Cape) 15
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Here are some of the highlights ofthe last year. Record Numbers of Children Su rted b Westem Ca Education Pro rammes As a fesult of the unpreden1ed financial support reiVed from the tharTty'S SP)nsors across the globe, throughoLrt the 2020121 financial year SOS Africa has been ab to supwrt record numbers ofchildren in the Westem Cape. In SOS Africa Grabouw. our team walked eight new scholarship scheme children through the Grabouw Primary School gates for the first time. They are proud to welcome Edgar, Melito, Pascal, Quinton. Sheknna. Sibahle. Chansna and Tatum-Rose to the SOS Africa family. This increases the nUMr of children supported by the Grabouw Educalion ProJramme to 26. Iij--I,r 16
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Meanwhile. SOS Africa's Nasiphi. Melray. Lwai, Zusakhe. Asandele and Linden started Grabouw High School. Seeing them dressed in their smart new school shirts and ties for the very first ts'me was truly a proud momentfor their families. Furtherafield. our oldestwestem Cape child Andrew began his final yearatwest Cliff School of Skills. one step closer to fulfilling his arnbon of becomirvJ a deep-sea welder. 17
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Meanwhile. SOS Africa's Elvino proudw began the next chapter of his school life at Drostdy Technical School. after bng avRrded a 5POrts scholarship late lasl year. A shining example to the rest of the SOS Affica children, Elvino has shown that any dream is achievable with the correct amnt of hard work aThJ dedication. The truslees follow his prre$S with great anticipation arKI excitement. 18
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 In Somersetwest. SOS Africa's Ryno. Gideon. Quinroy, Sipho, Marlene and Meyah all began their final year at Primary School, sc()n to follow in the ftStepS of Kim, Laytham and Quentin who were promoted to Grade 9 at Hottentots HcAland High School. Meanwhile at the charty's newest Education ProgmMe in Elgin, 14 of SOS Africa's scholarship scheme children began newgrades and more children than everbeforeioined the charity's Learning Support Pr(xJrammes. 19
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 COVID-19 Eme en F(XJd Relief SOS Africa's Emergency Food Relief Appeal vms in"allY created to raise funds forthe families of chariws scholarship scheme. Not long after the 1° national lockdown was initiated, many of the parents lost their jobs and with litue or rK) State support, were unable to provide basic food and supplies for their families. On 5 May 2020. in partnership with Taste & See. SOS Afrtca distnbuted rts first food parcels to the families ofthe SOS Atrica children. The SOS Africa team were immediately nundated wth appreaative essageS frcxn relieved parents. many of them clearly distressed that they woukj otherwise have teen unable to provide for their children. Following the record-breaknng livestream fundraising event and corporate sponsorship. the SOS Afnca TrUstS decided to expand this lrfe<hangng support to assist local community- based sp kitchens and feeding schemes throughcut the Westem Cape and Gauteng. 20
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Over the course of the first few lockdowns. these initiatives were able to provide hundreds of thousands of hot meals and f(x)d parcels dIreCY to tFK)se most effected by the pandemic. "I cried all the way home, n*inty out of happiness because in that moment of reIng their food, everything was okay," they have a rnEal andit is such a blessing to know that the children and families of that comnnty will have full tummies today." {Helena Krige, SA Trustee) The trustees would like to thank Operab"ons Manager Karen Damon for spearheadiThJ this lrfe- changing initiative- they are extrenEly proud that ourorganisatson was able to provide a lifeline for these extremely vulnerable commun"eS in their hour of need. 21
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Safe Trans rt for the SOS Africa Children Thanks to the generosity of the chanty's Ccporate sponsors, in Septemter 2020 SOS Afn'ca purchased Mo 23-seater minibuses to expand its food relief efforts and provide transportation for the charitys Western Cape Educat'on Programmes. With escalating laxi pri5 and frequent regional Sla[ unrest. transFDrting food supplies and the SOS Afnca children to and from schcK)I safely each day through volatile township communrties has become increasingly challenging. The new buses have not only provided the Food Relief Appeal aThJ the SOS Afnca children wth safe aThJ reliable travel, but also saved the charty in the region of R2¥.000 each year in transport costs. They have also enabled the staff to arrange more frequent sch)ol outings and extracurricular activtknes. EfPOiJERMENT THPOUGH EDucino S A.,:;:: CHARITY 22
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 New Staff Members The SOS Afn'ca Trustees Wld like to wdcome new Westem Cape stsff memters Anuska and Luzelle to the charity's Grabouw Education Programme. These energetic and motivated ladies have already setled in well aThJ are very PLyular among both staff and children. The trustees woukl also like to TrhElcome the charity s first Weslern Cape bus driver5. Lood (Somerset Westl and Davedeen (Grabouw). Navigating dangerous townships roads safely and in good lime during the early hr5 of the day is Th)t an easy task and the children are lucky to have sud) experienced drivers to guarantee their safety and wellbeing. IIFPI. blW¥4•SP4FRItA.¢• 23
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 In¢ased Academtc Su ort Always looking at ways in which they can support the educab.onal development of the children in their care. during the 2020121 financial year. the SOS Africa staff recruited tutors to provide extra maths and English lessons vthere required. The trustees welcome Alastsir and Jenna, varsity students from Stellenbosch University. who take time oui of their busy schedules iw1 a week to prov#Je this invaluable SUPFQrt. Online Staff Traini During the national lockdown arKJ consequent closure of South African public schools. Ihe SOS AfT5ca staff were enrolled onto online training courses to strengthen their IT. planning and management skillsets. Upon completion of these CJrses, they were awarded certificates and asked to put together rewrts arKI presentstions to demonstrate the impact of these trainirKJ programmes. 24
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Dental Ca As part of the charitys missDn to eliminate barriers to learnng impacts'ng children from disadvantaged communities. the SOS Africa Tnjstees identtfied health and hygEne as a fijndamental prIty moving forward. Oral health care is essents'al in preventing infections and gum disease. The tsuslees were therefore delighted to r)e apprc@thed by Swlss-based compary RoseBlanc and offered sponsorship to cover ongoing dental trealment for the SOS Africa chiklren. The rst beneficiaries of this support, SOS Africa's Gideon and Karabo. attended their first ever dental appointment to re1ve a full check-up followed by a filling arKI a tooth extraction. letter ILI The relatively quick and painle55 prOdureS carried out by dental practitioner Dr "Chard Young. have immediately eradicated discomfort fem by the children for some time. 25
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Beach Clean U Unfortunately, protecting the environment often falls far down the priority lists of developing countries. Recognsing the Importan of raising awareness of the devastating effects of plastic waste ending up in South Africa's beautifijl OanS. in Novertier the SOS Africa staff organised a 'Beach Clean Up Day. at strand Beach. s()s BEACH CLEAN UP Rea the full Insplrlng story on our children's Iir Strand Be 2D20 November 2020 The trustees would like to thank the 80-strong team of SOS Africa stsff, parents and children for a seriously effective clean up operation. By the end of the aftemoon there was not a trace of litter to be seen on the enb're beach. Most imFOrtantly, the gacY of this memorable trip lives on.. the children are often seen collecb.ng litter around schcol campuses during breaktime. 26
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 St Michael's Schod Buildin Pro ects After securing the required funding from the Mordaunt Foundation, thrcKJghout the 2020121 nancial year, SOS Africa carried Jt a series of lIdIng projects at partnering school, St michl,S Elgin. Wrth large dass sizes and limited teaching spaces. for s(Jne time St Michael's School Princ4)al Rehard Smith had been looking to expand the numbers of classrooms and renovate the schwl's ageing toilet blocks. As well as significanly improving the quality of education and care available to the students, these initiatives have also assisted hygiene and social distsncing measures are essential in reSpcse to the Coronavirus Pandemic. 77 With the school due to re-open after the easing of lockdown measures, the SOS Africa staff wasted no ts'me in puth'ng plans in place to completely renovate the exisbng sanitation facilities. With damaged asbestos roofing. broken toilets and leaking pipes, toilet blocks would require complete renovabon. Building Work mMenCed on the 8 May 2020 and in less than month, Work on both blocks had been ccKnplet&J. just in time for the re-OFening ofthe school. 27
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 In September 2020. SOS Africa wrchased two new classrooms whh enabl the sthool to reduce their Grade 1 dass sizes from 78 to 39 children per class. .•4 TO THISI FRON THIS.... The immediate impact of Ihese fantastic faciltlies has not only enabd the school lo halve its Grade 1 and Grade 4 dass sizes. t also provide a safe leaming environment for these children during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Most importanoy. the beneficiaries of the new classrooms have been inspired by the transfomation and are ncw receiwng a much higher standard of education at the sch)ol. It was a proud moment for Principal Rehard Smith ¥then his students cut the ribbon at the opening of the new facilits'es.. °It is hard to find the wonls to desGribe the difference the new tletS and Glassrooms will make to our school- the toilets proVe clean. hygienic faGiliti'es to ensure handwashing and allow our learners and educators dignty whiGh is important for their seif*steem and well- being. thOut the new Glassrooms we Gannot begin to provide learners and eduGators the spaGe required for social distancing and an environment within which to learn, develop and grow." The SOS Africa Trustees are delighted that the charty has bn able to provide this invaluable support to partnering schools to help them deal with the challenges of the pandemic. St MiChl,S Schwl in parbcular. should be commended for being one of the only schools in the region to be able to accommcxjate nearty all tts Sdents during this time. 28
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Christmas Part As is tradits'on at the end of the academic year. in Dember the SOS Africa staff hosted an end of year paty for the SOS Africa children. The children those 'Superheroes' as the theme and it could not have been more apt as they really have teen superheroes this year. EICOME ro OUR ANARPS CERFMOMI 2Q20 rMEME . "WK MEROES ' ARE YOU REAPY ro SEE SOME OF THEA It had been an unpredictable and challenging year for everyone, especially children, who had their schwling and socialising altered and lnteupted. Yet, through it all they maintained joyful spints and showed kindness to one another- the true markings of a supetherol •x rNAMK you ro itr/MArE SUPERMEROII 29
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 At this point, the UK trustees would also like to bd farewell to outgoing Westem Cape staff members Deseree Davids and Abigail Snyders and thank them for their many years ofservice. I: They would like lo congratulate SOS Africa's formidable team of Western Cape Slaff and Trustees, not least SOS Afn'ca Westem Cape Operations Manager Karen Damon and Admin & Finance Manager R Morris. Their passion and dedication has guided our organisation through by far and away its most challenging year. 505 The trustees are particulady prwd that, in the face of adverstly. our Westem CatE Operations have not just survived but thrived. broadening ils original scope of support lo reach remote and vulnerable communities wth no one else to tum to. 30
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Mahiken Scholarshi Scheme SOS Africa's Mahikeng Education Programme was first established in January 2003. It began by providing education and care to one child a1 has grown to sutport 11 chiklren eight children having already graduated and attending further education. During a recent reportfrom SOS Africa's Mahikeng Operations Manager Jenny Matthews, Ihe trustees were informed that the children have adapted well to the challenges they have faced during ihe pandemr" his last year has been a challerying one for us all but desptie this the children have adapted extremely well to the challenges they have faced adapting to the new nom7. They have also had to cope with many disnjptions to their schlIng but have continued working hard and striving to do their best. I must also thank ourp8St students OleLx)geng, Obu and othu who, whilst coping with adapting to lline leaming, have taken time to help our children with extra lessons. Even though theirfirst year at univertsty was challenging they coped well, and all passed with disbnctions at the end of their first year. We are so pud of them and the example they have set for the younger children. I would like to thank all our sponsors who I know are also f8CiW the challenges and hardships of the pandem but have continued to support our children. We at SOS Mahikeng a most gratefvl for the support from the sponsors and twstees and espeallY to Arfatt who is always there willing to help us." Jenny Matthews {Operab'ons Manager. SOS Africa Mahikeng) 31
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Some of the aChvernents incled in Jenny's report are highlight below" SOS Africa Graduates Achieve Disb'nctions at Univer Last year the trustees were pleased to share the excitirvJ news that SOS Africa Mahikeng Graduates Obu, Othu and olegeng had been acpted by North-west and Pretoria Universities. This year they are delighted to share the news that Obu has now achieved distinctions in Biological and Agricultural Sciences at the Universty of Pretoria and his twin brother Othu and fellow SOS graduate Olebcgeng have achieved distinctions in their Computer ScEnce, Mathematics and Organisational Psychology courses at North-west University. These exemklary students continue to be exlIent role models for the rest of the SOS Afiica children. Academic Achievements The trustees are also delighted to announ that Mathapelo and Tlotlo both passed their matric exams and wll soon begin IT and nursing college cryjrses. They are extremely proud of their achievements and wish them well as they tegin the next chapter of their lives. 32
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Following closely in the footsteps of the graduates. this year SOS Africa Mahikeng s Girly. Ofentse and Thato attended their first days at Mahikeng High School. /iiiii i.iiiiii 11111111 Meanwhile. all the children suppcrted by the charty in the region passed their end of year examinations and were promot to new grades. These commendable results are testanEnt to the dedication of our Mahikeng staff who have continued to provide our children wrth a high stsndard of education and care throughout the pandemic. 33
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 In many cases, our Mahikeng children have receNed special commendations for their hard work and achievenEnts over the past 12 months The trustees also appreciate the hands-on approach of our partnering schools in tackling IMrtant issues which both directly and indirecuy impact the lives of our thildren. SLHST ANCE 4BUSE 34
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 student Menlorin These sucSseS can also be attributed to SOS Africa's personal and holistic approach to the educab'on prccess" our dedicated staff provide mentoring for each ofthe children in our care. Facing more challenges and barriers to learning than ever before, they feel that it is vital that each child has someone who they respec( feel comfortabte with and can turn to for guidan and support during these uncertain times. The trustees WCld like to give sp181 thanks to graduates Othu arKI Olebc*3eng retum to SOS Africa Education Centre each aftemoon to provide addlal tutoring and MentOh1P for the children. 35
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 End ofyear Part In celebration ofthe compleb'on of SOS Africa Mahikeng's 171h year of cperatiC, the stsff and children were treated to an afterncKJn of gkarting followed by our traditional end of year party. *•+• Many congratulations to Jenny, her dedicated staff and the SOS Africa children for their hard woth throughout a very challenging year. The SOS Africa Ttustees and sponsors are extremely proud all achievements over the past 12 mon1hs. 36
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Concludi Thou hts The past year has proven to be eXpt.cfial1y challenging for everyone. In these difficult circumstances. the SOS Africa Trustees are extremely proud of the way the charity has reacted to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all the SOS Africa Family. A special note of thanks has to go to the staff and volunteers in South Afnca. of whom we are extremely proud. who reacted to ensure that educatson and care ofthe children in Weslern Cape and MahikeThJ couky conbnue. The progress made ty the chanty desprte the ongcing challenges is testament to the hard-work. determinaknon. love and care of the team. The trustees would like to wholeheartedly thank our SpCs(s. fvndraisers and donors all over theworfd who stepped up to the challenge in ensuring the SOS children and their families would not go hungry, and Iheir educats'on would not suffer. during this incxedibly difficull time. This also gives us security moving into the fvture. continuiThJ to grow and to ensure that children are afforded education and leamiThJ support to maximise their potents'al. and that the woresl in society are nol left behind. We remain determined in our mtssion lo transform the lives ofdisadvantaged children across South Africa for generab'ons to come. The past year has aL80 offered hoFE. Despite challenges oftradI.0nal fijndraising during the pandemic, SOS Africa has been able to offer more supwrt and to mCe children than ever. with 68 currently on the scholarship scheme and a fijrther 103 reIving leaming support. Our food relief projramme and safe tranSrt programmes have meant that children do not go hungry and their education doesn't stop. Our new classrooms have helped schooLs react to the pandemic and teach in a safe enwronment wrth lower student numbers, helping ensure high stsndard of educaknon. We are also inspired by the success and progress of the SOS children who have continued to make the most of their educab.on and support showing great resilience. determination aThJ hard work to progress in their studies. We l(K)k forward to shanng success of the children we welCned this year and reiterate our pnde for those who have graduated. well done! Lasty. the trustees would like to wekome Aex Dyer to the UK board of trustees and thank Amy Holloway for her seNice after stepping down from her role this year. We look foNard to wotking wth Alex, aNI all trustees, in ensuring that the charity continues ils, success and growth in delivering holistic learning SUPFK)rt to disadvantaged children across South Africa, providing empowemient through education to break the cycle of povety. 37
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Financial Review Review of SOS Africa's Financial Position At the close of the 2020121 finanaal year. SOS Africa is in a strong financial position following ils most successful year of fvndraising to date. As previously demonstrated, this increased grth result from the successes of SOS Africa's Emergency Fcod Relief Appeal, significant increases in donations from corporate sponsors, foundations and community gr(xJps, increases in d)ild sponsors, online and offline fundraising arKI consequent increases in Gift Aid daims. Whilst investing this income in both new and existing SOS Africa Educab'on Prt)Jrammes. funding has also been kept in reserve to secure the long-term educatsonal development of the children supported by the charity. As previously mentioned, only 6 % of SOS Africa's 2020121 annua] incx)me was required to cover the charity's UK running costs. These expenses were easily covered by SOS Africa's Gift Aid claims and charity shcp takings. Polic for Holdin ReseNes Each year SOS Africa hotds reserves to ensure that the tharty &qn guarantee the long-temi education of all the children within its care. in line with the charity's policy never to remove a child from schooling for financial reasons. Amount of ReseTves Held Following the close of the 2020121 financial year, SOS Afftca held £328,115 in reseNe. This is enough fijnding to safeguard all SOS Africa's Education Programmes arKI Emergency Food Relief Projects for a fijrther year. is paiffjcularfy imwrtant given that the COVID-19 Pandemic is likely to impact the health and wellbeing of the adults and children in our care and continue to disrupt SOS Aft]'ca's fijndraising acbvities throughout the 2021122 financial year. 38
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Struclure Govemance and Mana emenl DescrIp.0n of charty's trusts.. TY of goveming document Constitution How is the charity constituted? Charitable Inc)rated Organisabon Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional Provisions New SOS Afrrca trustees are appointed by resolution of the rrent trustees. For example, rf one trustee resigns, the remaining trustees will apFoint a replaMent. Reference and Administrative Details Chari name Re istered chari numtEr Charity's Pr1r1pal address SOS Afri( 1188705 SOS Africa 21 High Strt Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 SAA Names of Char Trustees who Mana e the Chari Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee rfan NIA Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acled Matthew Dawes Chair of Trustees NIA Richard Long Kim Williams NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA Alex Dyer NIA NIA NIA Names of Chief Executive or Names of Senior Staff Members SOS Africa CEO: Matthew Crowcombe 39
SOS AFRICA TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENO 31- MAR 2021 Declaralions The trustees dedare that they have approved the TrUSts. Report above. Signed on behalf of the charity trustees" Signature Full Name Dr Matthew Lloyd Davies Position Chair of Trustees. SOS Africa Date 1410712021 40
| SOS Africa | SOS Africa | SOS Africa | 1188705 |
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | |||
| For the period from |
1st April2020 | To | 31st March 2021 |
CC16a
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - - - 105 - 39 234 10 000 - 49 339 - - - 49 339 - 390 562 9 334 34 684 3 197 - - 235 - 48 401 - - - 48 401 938 - - 938 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ 77 086 2 136 107 162 - 477 264 - - - 663 648 - - - 663 648 529 279 - - - - - - - - - 529 279 - - - 529 279 134 369 - 193 745 328 115 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 77 086 2 136 107 162 105 477 264 39 234 10 000 - 712 987 - - - 712 987 529 279 390 562 9 334 34 684 3 197 - - 235 - 577 680 - - - 577 680 135 308 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Child Sponsorship | - | 59 670 | ||||
| Offline Fundraising | - | 28 072 | ||||
| Online Fundraising& Donations | - | 68 319 | ||||
| Bank Interest | 105 | 477 | ||||
| Donations | - | 14 187 | ||||
| Gift Aid | 39 234 | 42 309 | ||||
| ShopSales | 10 000 | 30 000 | ||||
| GlastonburyLitterpickingDeposits | - | 31 200 | ||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
49 339 | 274 233 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| - | ||||||
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| Sub total | - | - | ||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 274 233 | ||||||
| Education Programme in South Africa | - | 183 230 | ||||
| Website Fees | 390 | 180 | ||||
| Bank Charges / Just GivingFees | 562 | 599 | ||||
| Tax / National Insurance Payments | 9 334 | 9 015 | ||||
| Wages / Pension | 34 684 | 31 499 | ||||
| Printing/ Travel | 3 197 | 3 297 | ||||
| Event Expenses | - | 13 140 | ||||
| Funds Raised for Other Charities | - | 9 667 | ||||
| Accounts / Prof Fees | 235 | 187 | ||||
| GlastonburyLitterpickingDeposits | - | 31 200 | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 48 401 | 282 015 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 282 015 | ||||||
| 938 | 134 369 | - | 135 308 | - 7 782 | ||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||
| - | 193 745 | - | 193 745 | 201 527 | ||
| 938 | 328 115 | - | 329 053 | 193 745 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
2021/05/15
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Details Details SOS Africa UK HSBC ACCOUNT Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 938 - - 938 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
Restricted funds to nearest £ 328 115 - - 328 115 OK Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Amount due (optional) - - - - - |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Signature
| Print Name MATTHEW LLOYD DAVIES |
Date of approval |
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| MATTHEW LLOYD DAVIES | 20/07/2021 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
2021/05/15
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGL4ND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Sectlon A Independent Exarninerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of Sos AfQiLh On accounts for the year ended 31 MARoF+ Zoll Chartty no (if any) 118&Ic> Set out on pages I rePt to the trustees on my examination of the aCCnts of the above tharity (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended 3110312011. As the trustees. you are responsible fcff the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Acr). Responslbllllles and basls of report I fém ifi te8péet Of My exam1ftat of the Tru.# aeeouhts e8ti?ea Oul under sedion 145 of the 2011 and in carying out my examinatb)n, I have folloEd all the applicable Directicns given by the Charity Commissi( under secNYtr 14515)(b) of the Ala. Independent tThe ch¥itYs gross incrAne exceeded £250.OCK) and l am quaIffd to examlnèrs statement undertake the examinat#)n by being a qUa1fjd m#nber Of4$t I hav8 completed my examinatN)n. I confirm that no material matters have come to my atterrtion in ccmnection wtth the examination disc1. lch gNes me cause to believe that in. any materbal resFtct: the accounting records n(rt kekrt tn ac•))rd with sec#ion 130 of the CharItS Ad: or the accounts dhj not ao))rd with the acc(nting recx)rds' or the accounts did not oc¥nply With the applicable requwnents concemng the fomi and content of accounts set t)ut in the CharitEs <A(Unts and ReFKKts) Regulations 2iJ)8 other than any requrement that the accounts give a Irue and faiv view vthich is not a matter considered as part of an Indepdent examination. I have no concerns and have come acmss no other matters in conneciion W71h the examination to which attention should be drawn in this rep)rt in order to enable a woper urKIerStand¥ of the accounts to be reathed. . Please delete the words In the brackets Mthey do not ap. Slgned: Name: J JITpfLi E Relevant professional quaimcatlon(s) or body IER Oct 2018
(If any): Address: Is 11 sEr Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to hohlight material matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examinatK)n of d)*ty actounts.. diredions and guidance for examlners). Give here brief details of any Items that the examlnerwlshes to disclose. IER Oct 2018