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2022-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From: 1[st] January 2022 To: 31[st] December 2022

Charity name: Krio Descendants Union United Kingdom & Ireland

Charity registration number: 1189037

Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 (1) The advancement of the education of the
public~~in~~the culture and history of the Krio
people of Sierra Leone.
(2) The promotion and protection of health in
Freetown, Sierra Leone, by the provision of
health outreach programmes that consist of
health awareness sessions/talks in the areas
of basic hygiene, nutrition, disease
prevention, HIV, sexual health and pregnancy
that are delivered by registered health
practitioners.
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		 Activities:
Successful
inaugural
functions
(a
Thanksgiving
service
on
22.2.2022
Confirmation as a KDU Global chapter
First charity giving in collaboration with KDY
17.12.22
Maintaining a healthy membership account
with 98% of membership fees paid for
2021/22
Organisation website completed.
Hosting a Black History Month event for
members as part of the October 2022
general meeting.
Month meeting to discuss philanthropic work to
be undertaken in Sierra Leone and how to raise
funds when possible.
Grant received from the Mayor of London to run a
project call ‘Untold Stories’
Fundraising Activities:
Luncheon Sale on 23.7.2022
Members’subscriptions and donations.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The Trustees continue to put in place policies,
financial regulations and systems for the efficient
management of the organisation. In doing so,
Trustees pay due regard to the guidance of the
Charity Commission, particularly in relation to
public benefit.

benefit

public benefit.
benefit

public benefit.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policy ongrantmaking KDU UKIdoesnot offergrants.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 KDU UKI has not engaged in social investment.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 As stated under Fundraising above.
Other

Achievements and Performance

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.		 The organisation has been trying to get back to
business as usual since the pandemic. Currently we
continue to host face to face meetings every 3
monthly and I will encourage members to take the
opportunity to attend these meetings so that we can
meet in person and interact.
The elections team including the two external
elections officers (Messrs Herbert Marlin and Winston
Webber) continue to support the organisation during
election process to ensure transparency and
accountability, they have been doing a brilliant job. I
want to take this opportunity to thank them for their
hard work and effectiveness in conducting the
election with little or no disruption.
Trustees
The trustees continue to have virtual meetings to
discuss the day to day running of the organisation.
This has been successful so far, although we can
introduce some face-to-face meetings as a trial
period in the coming months.
I would like to express my sincere thanks and
gratitude to all the trustees, ex-officio, and internal
auditor for all their hard work in making some
significant progress in moving the organisation
forward.
Projects in the pipeline include:
•Second thanksgiving service planned as a 2-
day celebration, going to the Mosque with
the Aku Krios on Friday9.6.2023 followed

by the Christian thanksgiving service on Sunday 11.6. 2023.

The organisation continues to adhere to the Charity Commission rules and regulations by filing (CIO Annual Returns and Accounts) and getting all trustees to signing the CIO declaration as required by the Charity Commission. Thanks, and appreciation goes to the governance experts in the organisation for supporting the process.

Finance

The finance team continues to engage with members to pay their yearly membership subscriptions and update them appropriately. The treasurer regularly updates the meeting about the account balance, projections for planned activities and any authorised spending. The organisation is grateful to have an experienced finance team to manage the account.

Secretariat/Membership

This is an important position in any organisation, therefore it is imperative that due diligence is maintained. The organisation is grateful to have an effective secretary and assistant/membership to ensure the smooth running of all meetings and delivery of minutes within timely manner. The recruitment of new members continues to run smoothly.

Pastoral Team

The pastoral team has been working tirelessly to keep in contact with members who are sick, bereaved and generally keeping in touch with members to check on their wellbeing.

Regular birthday messages are posted on the general forum by the pastoral team to wish members on their birthdays. This has been working well and members appreciate the care and support that they have been receiving from the pastoral team.

However, this practice will regularly be reviewed due to some members not supporting the volume of birthday messages on the forum. Organising Social Team

The organising social team continues to take the lead in planning all fund-raising activities. This is a key position that requires planning, time management and coordination. Therefore, the organising social team has been working hard to ensure that appropriate planning is always in place to make sure that any planned activities run smoothly. The Heritage and IT team has also worked well to send out zoom invites and create fun learning sessions about our culture and heritage during meetings. This has been well received and maximum participation from members. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the trustees and all the individual sub-committees for their time, effort, expertise’s, and willingness to work effectively and as part of a team. This has encouraged me to serve for a second term to achieve our goals and continue to work hard to put KDU UK&I on the map.

My plan for the next two years is to support and encourage members to be proactive to take on trustee’s position or be part of subcommittees. This will equip members to learn new skills so that the strong foundation that has already been laid will be continued to keep Kridom alive.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set

Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
ofthe period		 Para 1.21 Details in the Income and Expenditure
Report.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves		 Para 1.22 This is in development as we grow our
funds.
stating why they are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 This is to be determined as we grow our
funds.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 Not applicable
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 Not applicable
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 Not applicable

Additional information (optional)

Additional information (optional) Additional information (optional)
Youmay choose toincludefurtherstatements whererelevant about:
The charity’s principal Para 1.47 Subscription and donations. We anticipate
sources of funds (including funds from fundraising activities to be the
any fundraising) main source of income going forward.
Additional information (optional) Additional information (optional) Additional information (optional)
Youmay choose toincludefurtherstatementswhererelevant about:
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Subscription and donations. We anticipate
funds from fundraising activities to be the
main source of income going forward.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Current cost of living to raise adequate
funds.
Covid-19 and resulting inability to undertake
fundraising activities and provide services for
public benefitinthe short term.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution and Bye Laws
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Charity Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
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 Election of Trustees is in accordance with
our Nominations and Elections Procedures
which allows every paid-up member one
vote per contested position. The constitution
makes provision for elections to be overseen
by two independent Electoral Officers.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Trustees Roles & Responsibilities, Code of
Conduct, NCVO Charity Governance Code
for Small Charities, The Essential Trustees:
Trustees’ 6 main duties (Charity
Commission’s Guidance).
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 Organisational Structure:
Chair & Trustees, Sub-Committees,
Members.
Networks include Small Charities Coalition

and National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). Relationship with any related Para 1.51 None. parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Krio Descendants Union UK & Ireland
Other name the charity uses KDU UKI
Registered charitynumber 1189037
Charity’s principal address 75 Northview
Swanley
Kent BR8 7BG

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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for whole year		 Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee
(ifany)
Ellen Samuels President
George Wilson Vice President
Yvette Erritan John General Secretary
Lawrence Lusanie Heritage Secretary
Kayode Ronald Adesimi
Robbin-Coker		 Assistant Heritage
Secretary
Jesse Hamelberg IT & E-Comms Officer
Beryl Genevieve Juma Ex Officio
Velma Gage-Tobun OrganisingSecretary
Marionette Gilpin Assistant Organising
Secretary
Madeline Val-Macauley Welfare & Pastoral
Officer
Ramatulai Adisa-Sesay Assistant Welfare &
Pastoral Officer
Lindsay Benjanin Treasurer
Harolda Williams-Babin Assistant Treasurer

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such

assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)		 Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)		 Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
adviser
Name
Address
Charity
Governance
Khadiru Mahdi
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Mrs Ellen Samuels Position (eg Secretary, President Chair, etc) Date 5th May 2023

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KDU UK & I Financial Transactions For Calendar Year 2022

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Items In Income Items Out Expenses Balance
Current Account Balance @ 01-01-2022 5,688.00
Deposit Account @ 01-01-2022 approx 4,602.00
Application Fee for Membership 65.00 Annual General Meeting 90.00
Badge Sales 170.00 Room Hire for Meetings 180.00
Benevolent Fund 63.17 Email Domain 35.00
Donatoin 195.00 Website 587.94
Luncheon Sale - Drinks Coupons 1,550.00 Zoom Professional Licence 143.90
Luncheon Sale - General 160.00 Luncheon Sale 929.46
Luncheon Sale - Members' Stalls 380.00 KDY Health Outreach 2,169.82
Luncheon Sale - General Stalls 780.00 Thanksgivings 2022 & 2023 3,315.00
Luncheon Sale - Raffle 505.00 Polo Shirts Purchase 1,200.00
Membership Subscriptions 3,170.00 Insurance 126.67
Miscellaneous 296.24 Merchandise 300.00
Sale of T-Shirts 480.00 Expenses 323.18
Sale of Polo Shirts 720.00 Card Machine Charges 0.08
Refund 350.00
Social 30.00
Thanksgiving 1 660.00
Thanksgiving 2 1,822.45
Total Transactions 11,396.86 9,401.05
Current Account Balance @ 31-12-2022 7,683.81
Deposit Account @ 31-12-2022 4,602.00
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Sheet 'Summ_2022' Last Saved by: Lindsay on Sat 15-04-2023; 13:25:37

THE KRIO DESCENDANTS UNION UNITED KINGDOM & IRELAND

E: admin@kdu-uk.org

Date: 15 May 2023

AUDITOR’S STATEMENT

I have examined the Accounts of the Krio Descendants Union UK & Ireland for the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022, and I am satisfied that the financial accounts are presented fairly and fully in all material respects, in accordance with accepted UK charity accounting principles.

I found no material weaknesses in the Trust’s internal control over its financial management and reporting. I am also satisfied that there was no reportable noncompliance with the Charity Commission’s regulations and the Trust’s own Constitution, for the year ended 31[st] December 2022.

Signed: Abdul Rashid Thomas (Internal Auditor)

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A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) – Registered No: 1189037

President: Mrs Ellen Samuels / General Secretary: Mrs Yvette John / Treasurer: Mr Lindsay Benjamin

W: https://kdu-uk.org