2021-03-31-accounts - Action Guinea Bissau

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Summary of purposes of as set out in			the the its	charity		Para 1.17	THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN GUINEA- BISSAU BYPROVIDING: GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR
governing		document					OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
							IN ADDITION, THIS CAN BE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO
							1.THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION
							3.THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH
							4.THE ADVANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
							PROTECTION OR IMPROVEMENT
							5. DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES FOR
							SCHOOLS
Summary activities	ofthe main in relation to					Para 1.17and 1.19	As detailed (with photographic evidence) on our AGB website:
those purposes				for the			htt s://www. action uineabissau. or .uk/ ro ect- alle
public benefit, in
particular,		the activities,					the main projects in this tax year have been:
projects or services							microcredit loans to women (Nov 2020)
identified	in the						re-building wells and toilets (from Nov 2020to
accounts.							Mar 2021)
							scholarships for women to study at university
							(Dec2020/ Jan 2021)
							fencing and well building to help with
							agriculture (Dec 2020)
							planting fruit trees in Bissau (Jan 2021)
							port clean-up in Bissau (Feb 2021)
							buying agricultural tools (Nov 2020)
							bu in rice Nov2020
Statement confirming whether the trustees						Para 1.18	The trustees have had read and followed the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
have had	regard			to the
guidance	issued			by the
Charity Commission					on
ublic benefit
							All our AGB projects are conducted by volunteers.
						Para	The trustees are working voluntarily, as are the
Contribution			made by			1.38	managers in Bissau. We also worked with the group
volunteers							of8 environmental mana ebs, COTEDAE, for the

Financial Review	Financial Review	Financial Review	Financial Review	Financial Review	Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's financial position at the						end		Para 1.21	At the end of March 2021, AGB was in a very healthy financial position, with a total ofF10,841
ofthe period									received, and f10,306 sent to Guinea Bissau for
									projects, leaving a balance off535.Trustees
									withdraw and send money to our managers in
									Bissau as soon as projects are approved, to make
									use ofthe money as soon as possible. There were
									several more fundraising events planned to bring
									in further income for the followin ear.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves								Para 1.22	Trustees agreed to not keep any reserves as the money is of more use on projects. Trustees agreed
stating	why they			are	held				that it would be wise to keep reserves off2000 for
									future years ofscholarships as soon as this can be
									afforded.
Amount		of	reserves		held			Para 1.22	Zero
Reasons reserves		for holding			zero			Para 1.22	Trustees agreed this is unnecessary for year 1, but will review this decision later in 2021.
Details deficit	offund materially						in	Para 1.24	No deficit
Explanation ofany uncertainties about the								Para 1.23
charity	continuing			as a going
concern
Additional			information			(optional)
You ma		choose		to include			further statements where relevant about
									AGB has raised money from fundraisers, as
									detailed on our webpage:
The charity's principal									htt s://www. action uineabissau. or .uk/fundraisers
sources		of	funds	(including				Para 1.47	a half marathon by 2trustees, and a birthday
any fundraising)									fundraiser.
									There have been one-off donations for specific
									projects (eg, Rampage studio for sponsorship
									projects; and Andrew Blakey / Linda Ruas for the
									fencing and well project) and from other
									fundraising (eg. sale ofcomputers).
									There are some regular monthly donations, paid
									directly (Linda Ruas) and via Paypal.

Structure, Governance	and	Ilanagement
Description of charity's
trusts:
Type ofgoverning document (trust deed, royal charier,'	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted?	Para 1.25	CIO —Charitable	Incorporated	Organisation
(e n I~nInco~ pofateo
a .sociation, CIO
Trustee selection methods including details ofany	Para 1.25	Original 3trustees formed the charity further trustees selected so far.			in 2020. No
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees

Charit name		Action Guinea Bissau	Action Guinea Bissau
Other name the charit uses		AGB
Registered charity	number	1189956
Charity's principal	address	15b Luttrell Avenue,	London, SW156PD

Funds held as custodian	Funds held as custodian	trustees
Description ofthe assets		Zero
held in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe		Zero
charity on whose behalf	the
assets are held and how	this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details ofarrangements	for	Zero
safe custody and
segregation ofsuch assets
from the charity's own
assets

Trustees				Michelle Helena	Ruas	(Appointed	26 May	2020)
				Linda Jane Ruas		(Appointed	26 May	2020)
				Matthew David	Palmer	(Appointed	26 May	2020)
Incorporation		date		CIO registration	from 15June 2020
Charity registration			no.	1189956
Registered	office			15BLUTTRELL AVENUE
				LONDON
				SW15 6PD
				Recognised by HMRC for gift aid
Auditors				None
Charitable	object
				THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR		FINANCIAL	HARDSHIP	IN GUINEA BISSAU BY
				PROVIDING OR	ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION	OF EDUCATION, TRAINING,			HEALTHCARE
				PROJECTS AND	ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPORT DESIGNED		TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO
				GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND BESELF-SUFFICIENT.

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Trustee's report
Statement offinancial	activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the financial	statements
Transaction details
Expenditure details
Sector breakdown

ACTION GUINEA BISSAU
Charity registration no.1189956
TRUSTEE'3 REPORT
FOR THE 9MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31MARCH 2021
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the period ended	31March 2021.
Principal activities
The principal activity ofthe charity is providing grants for prevention or relief ofpoverty in Guinea Bissau.
Purposes ofthe charity as set out in its governing documenh THE PREVENTION	OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN		GUINEA-BISSAU BY PROVIDING: GRANTS,
ITEMS AND SERVICESTO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER	ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR			RELIEVE POVERTY.
IN ADDITION, THIS CAN BE,BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:The advancement ofeducation, the advancement of			health, the advancement		ofenvironmental
protection / improvement, developing educational progra mmes for schools
Summary ofthe main activities (as detailed with photographic evidence on our	AGB website: https://www.		actionguineabissau.	org.uk/project-gallery:
Main projects for this tax year have been: - microcredit loans to women (Nov 2020), rebuilding wells and			toilets (Nov 2020-	Mar	2021),	scholarships
for women to study at university (Dec 2020/Jan2021), fending and well building	to help with agriculture	(Dec 2020), planting		fruit	trees in Bissau (Jan
2021),port clean-up in Bissau (Feb 2021),buying agricultural tools (Nov 2020),	buying rice (Nov 2020)
Contribution made by volunteers:
All our AGB projects (except construction eg. well / toilet repair, where we pay	local rates) are conducted		by volunteers. The	trustees are working
voluntarily, as are the managers in Bissau. We also worked with the group of8	environmental managers,		COTEDAE, for the tree-planting			(Dec 2020)
and port clean-up projects. They also worked voluntarily.
Summary of main achievements, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and society:
The well repairs and toilet repairs in the area ofCatio have made a big difference to the lives ofmany families and communities. This has						affected
their quality ofwater, health, hygiene and privacy, as the wells and toilets had	little structure beyond mud		and holes beforehand		due to many rainy
seasons.
The scholarships and microcredit projects for women have been a big benefit to the women concerned.		The women with microcredit projects have
learned how to manage their money, contribute to their household expenses and provide food for their		children. The scholarship			women	will be able
to provide in future for their families.
The port clean-up and tree-planting have brought great environmental benefit,	including cleaner air and	water, organisation		ofeffective		rubbish
collection, and healthy fruits in the future for families.
More basic needs have also been provided for with the projects to buy agricultural tools and large sacks		ofrice.

					9	months ended
						2021
						Y-)
Incomin resources					E	10,841.26
Donations received					E	6,513.25
Just Giving Fundraising			events		E	4,328.01
Gift aid claims
Resources ex	ended				E	10,306.00
Cost of generating		funds.			E	160.00
Fees					E	120.00
Governance costs
Charitable activities:					E	10,026.00
- Education			E	1,965.00
-Construction			E	4,206.00
- Food/Medical			E	300.00
- Environmental			E	2,455.00
- Micro-Credit	loans		E	1,100.00
Net (outgoing)	/ incoming resources				E	535.26

			2021
			Y)
ASSETS
Fixed assets		f
Cash at bank and	in hand	E	535.26
Investments
TOTAL ASSETS		E	535.26
LIABILITIES
Creditors amounts	falling due within one year
TOTAL LIABILITIES		E	535.26
NET ASSETS/ (LIABILITIES)		E	535.26
CHARITY FUNDS
Restricted income	funds	E
Unrestricted income funds			535.26
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS		E	535.26