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2025-12-31-accounts

REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

CHARITY NUMBER 1189460

TUSHINDE CHILDREN’S TRUST

REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Charity Number – 1189460
Contents Page
Trustees‘ Annual Report
(Including legal and administrative information) 1 – 4
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees 5
Statement of Financial Activities
(Including Income and Expenditure Account) 6
Balance Sheet 7
Statement of Cash Flows 8
Notes to the Accounts 9 - 12

TUSHINDE CHILDREN’S TRUST

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The trustees are pleased to present their report together with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 9 and comply with the charity’s constitution, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

Reference and Administrative Information

Charity Number: 1189460 Operational Address: Kempthorne, Mordaunt Drive, Crowthorne, RG45 7QQ Bankers: Virgin Money, 7/8 High Street, Dundee, DD1 1SS Independent Examiner: Jonathan L. Adamson CA, Chestney House, 149 Market Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9PF Director: Donna Mischefski (from December 2025) Megan Wright (until December 2025)

Trustees

The charity is administered by the trustees. The following persons have served throughout the year and since the year end;

Abigael Apollo James Caddy Maxine Campbell Olivia Cayley Anita Etheridge Caroline Jordan Florence Koenderink (resigned 18 September 2025) Ian Stanlake (resigned 7 May 2026) Simon Pennington

Charitable Purposes

The Tushinde Children's Trust was formed to fulfil the following objectives:

(a) Within Nairobi, to provide schooling and to relieve poverty principally through:

Structure, Governance and Management

The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation registered on 13 May 2020.

The charity is supervised by the trustees who meet as required but at least quarterly. All of the work of the charity is done on a voluntary basis by the trustees.

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TUSHINDE CHILDREN’S TRUST

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The charity has induction procedures for new trustees which include a meeting with existing trustees and the issue of an induction pack containing key documents.

Risk Assessment

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those relating to the operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate the charity’s exposure to the major risks.

Review of the Activities and Achievements

Key Activities and Achievements

Tushinde Children’s Trust exists to support children and families in informal settlements in Kenya by strengthening family stability, safeguarding children, and promoting long-term economic independence. During the year ended 2025, the organisation continued to deliver against these objectives while navigating internal transitions and a challenging external environment.

The year included key leadership changes across both Kenya and UK operations, with the organisation’s founder and CEO stepping back from day-to-day operational leadership while remaining actively involved in supporting the strategic direction and ongoing development of Tushinde. These transitions occurred alongside wider external pressures, including climate-related shocks, political instability, and government-led housing clearance activities, as well as a more competitive global funding environment.

In response to these challenges, Tushinde strengthened its organisational systems and diversified its funding approach. A key development was the transition to the Corteza digital case management platform, integrated with the Outcomes Star tool, enabling structured tracking of family progress across ten wellbeing domains. This enhanced our ability to deliver data-informed interventions and strengthened accountability across programmes. We also continued the shift toward a Community Health Volunteer-led model, allowing social workers to focus on specialist case management and psychosocial support without a proportional increase in staffing costs. Safeguarding systems were further improved through the introduction of a formal risk registry, alongside mandatory annual child protection training for all staff.

The Family Support Programme remains the core of Tushinde’s work, supporting families through a structured four-stage pathway from crisis intervention to long-term independence. In 2025, the programme supported 142 families, directly reaching over 700 individuals and 264 children. Support provided included emergency food assistance for more than 250 families, rent support for 67 households to prevent homelessness, particularly in the context of community demolitions and fire-related displacement; and critical medical intervention for families in acute need. During the year, 19 families achieved full self-reliance and graduated from the programme, including 11 households supported through economic empowerment initiatives. This brings the cumulative total to 171 households that have transitioned out of intergenerational poverty since 2010.

Tushinde’s daily services continued at scale throughout the year. Over 60 children accessed safe childcare provision each day, and more than 17,000 students benefited from improved safeguarding and learning environments through our school-based work. Our foster care programme, delivered in partnership with government authorities, continued to support children in family-based care settings. In 2025, 42 children were successfully reunited with biological or extended family members. Since inception (mid 2024), the programme has supported 50 children through formal foster placements, with careful case management prioritising both safety and long-term wellbeing.

We also continued to support 151 graduated families through ongoing contributions to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), helping to prevent medical emergencies from reversing household progress. Community-based prevention work remained a key pillar of our approach to reducing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). In 2025, 1,107 children attended structured holiday camps focused on resiliencebuilding, and three youth forums were held, including separate sessions for boys and girls followed by a combined dialogue addressing key issues affecting young people in Mathare and Kiambiu.

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TUSHINDE CHILDREN’S TRUST

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

During the year, Tushinde further strengthened its role within the child protection sector. The organisation is now a registered user of the government’s Child Protection Information Management System and actively participates in 33 strategic networks. These developments, alongside strengthened internal systems, enabled continuity of service delivery during periods of significant economic and social pressure in 2025.

Overall, 2025 was a year of consolidation and strengthening. Despite key leadership transitions and external challenges, Tushinde maintained uninterrupted service delivery while improving its systems, safeguarding structures, and data-driven case management capacity. The organisation enters 2026 with a stronger operational foundation, enhanced programme delivery systems, and a continued commitment to supporting children and families toward safety, stability, and long-term independence.

Outlook

We expect the demand for Tushinde’s programmes and services to remain high throughout 2026 as families in Mathare and Kiambiu continue to face significant economic pressure, instability, and the ongoing effects of poverty within informal settlements. The reduction in international aid funding to Kenya is likely to increase pressure on community-based organisations and poorest households alike, creating an increasingly challenging fundraising environment. In response, we will continue strengthening local partnerships, diversifying our funding base, and investing in systems and structures that improve efficiency, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

Alongside this, 2026 will represent an important period of organisational transition and consolidation enabling greater leadership responsibility across both the Kenya and UK teams strengthening the organisation’s resilience for the future. We remain optimistic that the strength of our programmes, the dedication of our staff and volunteers, and the loyalty of our donors and partners will continue to sustain and strengthen our work. We are deeply grateful to everyone who supports Tushinde’s mission of helping children remain safe within families and supporting households toward long-term independence.

Funds

The charity holds unrestricted funds applied for the general purposes of the charity and also restricted funds created from specific appeals for the undernoted purposes:

Childcare Centres - to operate childcare centres.

Family Support - to provide tailored care and support to families.

Holiday Camp - to provide tuition and activities for children during the school holidays.

School Outreach - to improve child protection in schools.

Secondary Scholarship - to provide assistance to high performing primary school leavers.

Training & Graduation - to assist caregivers to establish businesses.

Youth Programme - to improve support for young people identified as being at risk in the wider community.

Foster Care - to provide an emergency foster care service.

Details of activities in the period are contained in note 10 to the Accounts.

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TUSHINDE CHILDREN’S TRUST

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Reserves Policy

Total reserves carried forward at 31 December 2025 amounted to £119,659 (2024 - £82,610), of which £62,760 (2024 - £41,905) are restricted for the purposes described in note 10. Unrestricted funds of £56,899 (2024 - £40,705) are held to cover UK operational costs and to enable the further funding of projects in Kenya. The increase in the year for both restricted and unrestricted funds reflect the timing of payments to Kenya.

Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the income and expenditure of the Charity for that period.

In preparing these financial statements the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enables them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

James Caddy, (Trustee)

Date: 06/07/2026

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TUSHINDE CHILDREN’S TRUST

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 12.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

This report is made to the trustees, as a body, in accordance with the terms of my engagement. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the trustees for my work or for this report.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Jonathan L. Adamson C.A. Independent Examiner

Date: 06/07/2026

Chestney House 149 Market Street St Andrews Fife KY16 9PF

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TUSHINDE CHILDREN'S TRUST

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2025

Unrestricted
Funds
2025
Notes
£
Income and endowments from:
3
Donations
99,304
Charitable activities
352
Investments
1,400
Total Income
101,056
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
(86,268)
Raising funds
(75)
Total Expenditure
(86,343)
Net income/(expenditure)
14,713
Transfer between funds
1,481
Net movement in funds
16,194
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
40,705
Total funds carried forward
56,899
Restricted
Funds
2025
£
89,706
-
-
89,706
(67,370)
-
(67,370)
22,336
(1,481)
20,855
41,905
62,760
Total
Funds
2025
£
189,010
352
1,400
190,762
(153,638)
(75)
(153,713)
37,049
-
37,049
82,610
119,659
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
95,213
1,281
5,060
101,554
(126,486)
-
(126,486)
(24,932)
(15,523)
(40,455)
81,160
40,705
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
121,010
-
-
121,010
(193,742)
-
(193,742)
(72,732)
15,523
(57,209)
99,114
41,905
Total
Funds
2024
£
216,223
1,281
5,060
222,564
(320,228)
-
(320,228)
(97,664)
-
(97,664)
180,274
82,610

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on page 9 to 12 form an integral part of these accounts.

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TUSHINDE CHILDREN'S TRUST

Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025

Notes
Current assets
Debtors
7
Cash in bank and on hand
Liabilities
Creditors:
amounts
falling
due within one year
Creditors
8
Net current assets
Total net assets
The funds of the charity:
Unrestricted income funds
General Fund
Restricted income funds
Restricted Funds
10
Total charity funds
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
£
-
57,895
57,895
(996)
(996)
56,899
56,899
56,899
-
56,899
Restricted
Funds
2025
£
45,000
62,760
107,760
(45,000)
(45,000)
62,760
62,760
-
62,760
62,760
Total
Funds
2025
£
45,000
120,655
165,655
(45,996)
(45,996)
119,659
119,659
56,899
62,760
119,659
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
-
41,070
41,070
(365)
(365)
40,705
40,705
40,705
-
40,705
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
121,106
41,700
162,806
(120,901)
(120,901)
41,905
41,905
-
41,905
41,905
Total
Funds
2024
£
121,106
82,770
203,876
(121,266)
(121,266)
82,610
82,610
40,705
41,905
82,610

Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:-

James Caddy (Trustee) Date: 06/07/2026

The notes on page 9 to 12 form an integral part of these accounts.

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TUSHINDE CHILDREN'S TRUST

Statement of Cash Flows

for the year ended 31 December 2025

Total
Funds
2025
£
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities (see below)
36,485
Cash flows from investing activities:
Interest
1,400
Net cash provided by investing activities
1,400
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
37,885
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward
82,770
Cash and cash equivalents carried forward
120,655
Analysis of changes in net debt
Cash at 1 January
82,770
Cash flows in year
37,885
Cash at 31 December
120,655
Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
Net movement in funds
37,049
Deduct investment income
(1,400)
Decrease in debtors
76,106
Decrease in creditors
(75,270)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
36,485
Prior
Year
2024
£
(65,789)
5,060
5,060
(60,729)
143,499
82,770
143,499
(60,729)
82,770
(97,664)
(5,060)
129,875
(92,940)
(65,789)

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TUSHINDE CHILDREN'S TRUST

Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025

1 Accounting Policies

Charity information

Tushinde Children's Trust is a registered charity, governed by its constitution. It is a registered charity with the Charity Commission. The registered office is Kempthorne, Mordaunt Drive, Crowthorne, RG45 7QQ.

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

1.1 Basis of Preparing the Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Rounding is to the nearest pound.

1.2 Fund accounting

Funds held by the charity are either unrestricted or restricted in purpose. Unrestricted funds are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objectives of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

1.3 Income recognition

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Income from grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.

1.4 Expenditure recognition

All resources expended are included on an accruals basis and are recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay. The charity is not registered for Value Added Tax and accordingly resources expended are shown inclusive of irrecoverable Value Added Tax.

1.5 Financial instruments

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial assets (which include debtors and cash and bank balances) and basic financial liabilities (which include creditors) are initially measured at the amount receivable or payable including any transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Basic financial assets/liabilities, classified as receivable/payable within one year, are not amortised.

1.6 Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation

In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees have made the following judgements:

Accruals

Trustees estimate the requirements for accruals using post year end information. This identifies costs that are expected to be incurred for services provided by other parties. Accruals are only released when there is a reasonable expectation that these costs will not be invoiced in the future.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 (continued)

2 Taxation Charitable status has been granted by HM Revenue & Customs and accordingly the charity is exempt from taxation on its income and gains where they are applied for charitable purposes.

3
Income
Donations
Individual donations
Tax recovered under Gift Aid
Trusts and organisations
Income from charitable activities
Charitable and fund raising events
Investment and other income
Interest on deposits
4
Expenditure on charitable activities
Expenses in Kenya
Travel to Kenya and operational costs
Bank & Just Giving charges
Administrative expenditure
Salaries including pension costs (note 5)
Staff training
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
£
37,123
6,306
55,875
99,304
352
352
1,400
1,400
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
£
53,131
16
300
3,044
29,777
-
86,268
Restricted
Funds
2025
£
480
-
89,226
89,706
-
-
-
-
Restricted
Funds
2025
£
67,327
-
-
43
-
-
67,370
Total
2025
£
37,603
6,306
145,101
189,010
352
352
1,400
1,400
Total
2025
£
120,458
16
300
3,087
29,777
-
153,638
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
38,852
6,361
50,000
95,213
1,281
1,281
5,060
5,060
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
86,617
3,455
248
9,099
27,034
33
126,486
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
240
-
120,770
121,010
-
-
-
-
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
193,335
407
-
-
-
-
193,742
Total
2024
£
39,092
6,361
170,770
216,223
1,281
1,281
5,060
5,060
Total
2024
£
279,952
3,862
248
9,099
27,034
33
320,228

Within the foregoing expenses of charitable activities the trustees regard the salaries, social security and pension costs as Support costs.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 (continued)

5
Staff costs and numbers
Salaries and wages
Pension contributions
Total
The average number of employees during the year was as follows:
Administration
2025
£
29,056
721
29,777
2025
Number
3
3
2024
£
26,257
777
27,034
2024
Number
3
3

No employee had benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024 - none).

The key management personnel of the charity comprise the Trustees and the Director. The combined cost of the key management personnel was £5,748 (2024 - £10,412).

6 Related party transactions

Trustees

No expenses were paid to Trustees (2024 - Nil).

The value of the work done by trustees in giving of their time for meetings, and other matters on behalf of the charity, is not reflected in the accounts as it cannot be quantified.

Tushinde Kenya is regarded as a related party.

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Debtors
Other debtors
8
Creditors
Creditors
Deferred income (note 9)
9
Deferred income
As at 1 January
Amount deferred in year
Amount released to income
earned from charitable activities
As at 31 December
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
£
-
-
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
£
996
-
996
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
£
-
-
-
-
Restricted
Funds
2025
£
45,000
45,000
Restricted
Funds
2025
£
-
45,000
45,000
Restricted
Funds
2025
£
120,901
-
(75,901)
45,000
Total
2025
£
45,000
45,000
Total
2025
£
996
45,000
45,996
Total
2025
£
120,901
-
(75,901)
45,000
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
-
-
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
365
-
365
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
-
-
-
-
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
121,106
121,106
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
-
120,901
120,901
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
214,071
-
(93,170)
120,901
Total
2024
£
121,106
121,106
Total
2024
£
365
120,901
121,266
Total
2024
£
214,071
-
(93,170)
120,901

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 (continued)

10 Restricted funds 2025

Childcare Centres
Family Support
Holiday Camp
School Outreach
Training & Graduation
Foster care
At 1
January
2025
£
-
-
-
4,986
11,236
25,683
41,905
Income
£
7,125
480
-
12,798
3,200
66,103
89,706
Expenditure
£
(3,445)
(950)
3,192
(8,578)
(5,738)
(51,851)
(67,370)
Transfers
£
-
470
(1,951)
-
-
-
(1,481)
At 31
December
2025
£
3,680
-
1,241
9,206
8,698
39,935
62,760

Restricted funds 2024

Restricted funds 2024
Childcare Centres
Family Support
Holiday Camp
School Outreach
Secondary Scholarship
Training & Graduation
Youth Programme
Foster care
At 1
January
2024
£
2,071
21,967
12,140
13,728
4,953
5,530
1,916
36,809
99,114
Income
£
5,000
240
-
24,595
-
17,600
-
73,575
121,010
Expenditure
£
(18,007)
(25,817)
(14,091)
(33,337)
(514)
(11,894)
(5,381)
(84,701)
(193,742)
Transfers
£
10,936
3,610
1,951
-
(4,439)
-
3,465
-
15,523
At 31
December
2024
£
-
-
-
4,986
-
11,236
-
25,683
41,905

The purpose of each fund is as follows:

Childcare Centres

To operate childcare centres.

Family Support

To provide tailored care and support to families, a transfer was made from unrestricted funds to cover costs in the year.

Holiday Camp

To provide tuition and activities for children during the school holidays, funds transferred to Kenya in the previous year were not fully utilised and were returned.

School Outreach

To improve child protection in schools.

Secondary Scholarship

To provide assistance to high performing primary school leavers.

Training & Graduation

To assist caregivers to establish businesses.

Youth Programme

To improve support for young people identified as being at risk in the wider community.

Foster Care

To provide an emergency foster care service.

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