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2023-03-31-accounts

ACTION GUINEA BISSAU

Charity registration no. 1189956

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE 12 MONTH PERIOD 1 APRIL 2022 TO

) 31 MARCH 2023

ACTION GUINEA BISSAU

CHARITY INFORMATION

Trustees Michelle Helena Ruas
Linda Jane Ruas
Matthew David Palmer
Incorporation date CIO registration from 15 June 2020
Charity registration no. 1189956
Registered ofce 18 Borkwood Park
Orpington, Kent
BR6 9LD
Recognised by HMRC for gift aid
Auditors None
Charitable object

THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, HE ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO GENERATE A SUSTAI

(Appointed 26 May 2020) (Appointed 26 May 2020) (Appointed 26 May 2020)

FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN GUINEA BISSAU BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN EALTHCARE PROJECTS AND ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPORT DESIGNED TO INABLE INCOME AND BE SELF-SUFFICIENT.

ACTION GUINEA BISSAU

CONTENTS

Trustees' report

Statement of financial activities

Balance Sheet

Notes to the financial statements

Transaction details

Sector breakdown

Page

Charity registration no. 1189956 TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE 12 MONTH PERIOD 01 APRIL 2022 to 31 MARCH 2023

ACTION GUINEA BISSAU

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year endin

Principal activities

The principal activity of the charity is providing grants for prevention or relie Purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document: THE PREVENTIO ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.

IN ADDITION, THIS CAN BE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: The advancement of ed

Summary of the main activities (photographic and short video evidence on o Main projects for this tax year have been:building a new primary school in N that runs short vocational courses.

Contribution made by volunteers:

All our AGB projects (except construction eg. roof / school / well / toilet repai Guinea-Bissau have worked voluntarily with us eg. Mariza / Sidu for menstru

Summary of main achievements, identifying the difference the char

This last year we have focussed more on big construction works, repairing a and health issues of our managers), some of these projects have not been c hours to school or study in the makeshift teaching area under a tree. The oth

We have continued to provide sponsorship money to enable women to study Other projects this year include providing much needed desks for a seconda health products company SAALT. These period pants, which teenage girls in 2 or 3 of the trustees are planning to visit Guinea Bissau in April 2024 to che

ACTION GUINEA BISSAU

Charity registration no. 1189956

TRUSTEE'S REPORT

FOR THE 12 MONTH PERIOD 01 APRIL 2022 to 31 MARCH 2

Financial review

At the end of March 2022, AGB was in a healthy financial position, with a tot Trustees withdraw and send money to our managers in Bissau as soon as pr Trustees agreed to keep £2000 from June 2021) as reserve fund in a separat No deficit.

Charity’s principal sources of funds:

AGB has raised money from fundraisers, as detailed on our webpage: https:/ Oakley has raised funds through selling dresses and plants; and we now hav build a school in Nhacra in memory of one of the consultants' parents.

Structure, Governance and Management:

Governing document is a Constitution

The charity is a CIO – Charitable Incorporated Organisation The original 3 trustees formed the charity in 2020. No further trustees select

Approved by the trustees on 07th January 2024 :

Trustee: Matthew Palmer

Trustee: Michelle Ruas

ng 31 March 2023.

ef of poverty in Guinea-Bissau.

ON OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN GUINEA-BISSAU BY PROVIDING: GRANTS, ITEM

ucation, the advancement of health, the advancement of environmental pro

our AGB website in the blogs and project gallery: https://www.actionguineabi Nhacra; roof repairs for schools in Farim, Catio and Bubaque; scholarships for

ir, where we pay local rates) are conducted by volunteers. The trustees are w uation project, Natcha for Creole books, ELTA-GB for internet education confe

rity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and so

nd building schools: in Nhacra, near Bissau; in Catio; in Farim; and in Bubaqu ompleted yet. The Nhacra school (very generously funded by Armah Consult her school repairs are almost complete and will provide much needed schoo

y at university, and girls to continue studying at school. We have also helped ary school in Bissau, building an extension to a primary school in Bissau, and Bissau are now receiving regularly, have really helped girls continue to go to eck on the construction projects and girls / women receiving scholarships, an

tal of £27,314.40 received in the year since April 2021, and £27,422.98 sent rojects are approved, to make use of the money as soon as possible. There a te Savings Account, especially to ensure money is available in future years t

2023

//www.actionguineabissau.org.uk/fundraisers - - including a very successful f ve several regular donors (some of which are CAF work-based donations and

ted so far.

Trustee : Linda Ruas

MS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER

tection / improvement, developing educational programmes for schools

ssau.org.uk/project-gallery):

r females to study at university, at secondary schools, at primary schools, an

working voluntarily, as are the managers, Ali Djau and Bacar Djau in Bissau. O erence

ociety:

ue. Due to several complications (the attempted coup / political instability, ri tants) is now completed and running, so the local children no longer have to l facilities for local children in several areas.

d girls study at short professional courses in Bissau, helping them get jobs aft continued with the menstrual health products, working with the generous m o school while they have their period. d research further needs.

to Guinea-Bissau for projects, leaving a small negative balance of minus £10 re more fundraising events planned to bring in further income for the followi o continue the university scholarships for women.

fundraising event and AGB raffle by trustee Michelle Ruas in August 2022. Als show in our account as PayPal). Armah Consultants very generously donated

nd at a college Others in sing costs, o walk for ter school. menstrual

08.58 . ng year.

so, Dorota £10,000 to

ACTION GUINEA BISSAU

Charity registration no. 1189956

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE 12 MONTH PERIOD 01 APRIL 2022 to 31 MARCH 2023

Incoming resources
Donations received
Fundraising events
Gift aid claims
Resources expended
Cost of generating funds / Fundraising
Fees
Governance costs
Charitable activities :
Education
Construction
Community
12 months ended
2023
(£)
£ 27,314.40
£ 20,752.24
£ 5,212.46
£ 1,349.70
£ 27,422.98
£ 1,580.98
£ -
£ -
£ 25,842.00
£ 4,446.00
£ 21,274.00
£ 122.00


Net (outgoing) / incoming resources

-£ 108.58

ACTION GUINEA BISSAU

Charity registration no. 1189956

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

Notes
ASSETS
Savings account
Current account
Investments
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Creditors amounts falling due within one year
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS / (LIABILITIES)
CHARITY FUNDS
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted income funds
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS
2023
(£)
£ 2,006.43
£ 2,805.00
£ -
£ 4,811.43
£ -
£ -
£ 4,811.43
£ -
£ 4,811.43
£ 4,811.43

Date

5/3/2022

5/9/2022

5/18/2022 5/19/2022 5/24/2022 5/26/2022 5/30/2022 5/31/2022

6/1/2022 6/6/2022 6/7/2022

6/14/2022 6/20/2022 6/21/2022 6/27/2022 6/30/2022

7/1/2022 7/5/2022

7/7/2022 7/7/2022 7/8/2022 7/8/2022 7/11/2022 7/12/2022 7/13/2022 7/25/2022 7/25/2022 7/27/2022 7/28/2022 8/1/2022 8/1/2022 8/3/2022 8/4/2022 8/5/2022 8/8/2022 8/9/2022 8/9/2022 8/11/2022 8/12/2022

8/15/2022 8/15/2022 8/16/2022 8/16/2022 8/16/2022 8/17/2022 8/19/2022 8/19/2022 8/19/2022 8/19/2022 8/22/2022 8/23/2022 8/25/2022 8/26/2022 8/30/2022 8/30/2022 8/31/2022

8/31/2022

9/1/2022 9/2/2022 9/2/2022 9/5/2022 9/6/2022 9/6/2022 9/14/2022 9/15/2022 9/20/2022 9/23/2022 9/27/2022 9/27/2022 9/29/2022 10/3/2022 10/3/2022 10/4/2022 10/12/2022 10/17/2022 10/21/2022 10/25/2022 10/27/2022 10/28/2022 10/31/2022 11/1/2022 11/1/2022 11/8/2022 11/15/2022 11/17/2022 11/22/2022

11/25/2022 11/28/2022 11/30/2022 12/1/2022 12/1/2022 12/1/2022 12/8/2022 12/13/2022 12/20/2022 12/28/2022 12/29/2022 1/3/2023 1/3/2023 1/26/2023 1/30/2023 1/31/2023 2/1/2023 2/27/2023 2/28/2023 3/1/2023 3/2/2023 3/27/2023 3/30/2023

Details

EDYTA GURGUL Edyta

AMAZON EUROPE CORE-231048-04982601 447845-AMAZON EUROPE CORE-&--&-4599954365556837 PAYPAL PPWDL5A722223ZS43E

Ms Linda J Ruas Domingosvocational

HMRC CHARITIES-201147-53938492 284390-HMRC CHARITIES-&--&-ZD11109

CAFGYE11000787502-603006-90284941 981985-CAFGYE11000787502-&--&-GYE11000787502

CAF2205251775CF-603006-90284941 981985-CAF2205251775CF-&--&-2205251775CF

JUSTGIVING 2566754 ACTION GUI

EDYTA GURGUL Edyta

JUSTGIVING 2619676 ACTION GUI

Ms Linda J Ruas Alischol

JUSTGIVING 2641619 ACTION GUI JUSTGIVING 2643119 ACTION GUI

JUSTGIVING 2653125 ACTION GUI

CAFGYE11000787502-603006-90284941 981985-CAFGYE11000787502-&--&-GYE11000787502

CAF2206274968CF-603006-90284941 981985-CAF2206274968CF-&--&-2206274968CF

EDYTA GURGUL Edyta

JUSTGIVING 2661368 ACTION GUI

Mr M D Palmer Bacar

Wise Sweatcoin Donation Michelle Ruas AGB fundraiser

Ms Linda J Ruas Ali etc

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Ms Linda J Ruas ALINHACRA

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EDYTA GURGUL Edyta

Ms Linda J Ruas Aliprimaryschol

CAF22080149400CF-603006-90284941 981985-CAF22080149400CF-&--&-22080149400CF PAYPAL PPWDL5A7222242WAH4

JUSTGIVING 2714467 ACTION GUI JUSTGIVING 2729329 ACTION GUI Rampage Studio Lim 0092 Ms Linda J Ruas Alidesks PAYPAL PPWDL5A7222252JNL6

JUSTGIVING 2727034 ACTION GUI PAYPAL PPWDL5A722223ZP2VU

Ms Linda J Ruas AliBubaque THE IT CLOUD LONDON LTD donation

AMAZON EUROPE CORE-231048-04982601 447845-AMAZON EUROPE CORE-&--&-7376796338884776 MS RUAS AGB DONATION

RUAS MH/2018 RAFFLE PRIZE Michelle Ruas fundraisercosts Michelle Ruas AGBraffleprizes RUAS MH/2018 FUNDRAISER CASH 22 JUSTGIVING 2740634 ACTION GUI

EASY FUNDRAISING-200585-93740420 277824-EASY FUNDRAISING-&--&-263987 Q2 2022 CAFGYE11000787502-603006-90284941 981985-CAFGYE11000787502-&--&-GYE11000787502 Mr M D Palmer Bacar school

JUSTGIVING 2767754 ACTION GUI JUSTGIVING 2751338 ACTION GUI ARMAH CONSULTANTS AGB ARMAH SCHOOL CAF2208251778CF-603006-90284941 981985-CAF2208251778CF-&--&-2208251778CF EDYTA GURGUL Edyta Mr M D Palmer Ali farim school

Mr M D Palmer Nhacra payment 1 JUSTGIVING 2761423 ACTION GUI JUSTGIVING 2782789 ACTION GUI

Ms Linda J Ruas 3x6mnthschols

Ms Linda J Ruas Aliriceschol Mr M D Palmer 1stpaymentBacar MS RUAS AGB DONATION

Ms Linda J Ruas Bacarprimarysch

ARMAH CONSULTANTS AGB ARMAH SCHOOL

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ARMAH CONSULTANTS AGB ARMAH SCHOOL

EDYTA GURGUL Edyta Ms Linda J Ruas Armah2and3 JUSTGIVING 2844944 ACTION GUI

MS RUAS AGB DONATION ARMAH CONSULTANTS AGB ARMAH SCHOOL

Ms Linda J Ruas Aliunischols

CAFGYE11000787502-603006-90284941 981985-CAFGYE11000787502-&--&-GYE11000787502

CAF22102544063CF-603006-90284941 981985-CAF22102544063CF-&--&-22102544063CF JUSTGIVING 2825410 ACTION GUI

Michelle Ruas bottleforNick

EDYTA GURGUL Edyta

Card Purchase UK560022318

AMAZON EUROPE CORE-231048-04982601 447845-AMAZON EUROPE CORE-&--&-9788688444649487 Card Purchase UK664161918

JUSTGIVING 2910680 ACTION GUI

CAFGYE11000787502-603006-90284941 981985-CAFGYE11000787502-&--&-GYE11000787502 JUSTGIVING 2884834 ACTION GUI

CAF2211251787CF-603006-90284941 981985-CAF2211251787CF-&--&-2211251787CF EDYTA GURGUL Edyta EDYTA GURGUL Edyta EDYTA GURGUL Edyta PAYPAL PPWDL5A7222232Q496 Card Purchase UK906101218 JUSTGIVING 2951230 ACTION GUI JUSTGIVING 2935570 ACTION GUI CAFGYE11000787502-603006-90284941 981985-CAFGYE11000787502-&--&-GYE11000787502 EDYTA GURGUL Edyta CAF2212288911CF-603006-90284941 981985-CAF2212288911CF-&--&-2212288911CF CAFGYE11000787502-603006-90284941 981985-CAFGYE11000787502-&--&-GYE11000787502 CAF2301251922CF-603006-90284941 981985-CAF2301251922CF-&--&-2301251922CF AMAZON EUROPE CORE-231048-04982601 447845-AMAZON EUROPE CORE-&--&-7439994875338549 EDYTA GURGUL Edyta JUSTGIVING 3047555 ACTION GUI JUSTGIVING 3057009 ACTION GUI EDYTA GURGUL Edyta

Transaction Type

Inward Payment

BACS Payment Received Inward Payment

Outward Faster Payment BACS Payment Received BACS Payment Received BACS Payment Received Inward Payment Inward Payment Inward Payment Outward Faster Payment Inward Payment Inward Payment Inward Payment BACS Payment Received BACS Payment Received Inward Payment Inward Payment

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Inward Payment Inward Payment Outward Faster Payment TRANSFER BACS Payment Received Inward Payment Inward Payment Outward Faster Payment Outward Faster Payment Inward Payment Inward Payment BACS Payment Received BACS Payment Received Outward Faster Payment Inward Payment Inward Payment Inward Payment BACS Payment Received Inward Payment Outward Faster Payment Outward Faster Payment Inward Payment Inward Payment Outward Faster Payment Outward Faster Payment Outward Faster Payment Inward Payment Outward Faster Payment Inward Payment BACS Payment Received BACS Payment Received Inward Payment Inward Payment Outward Faster Payment Inward Payment Inward Payment Inward Payment Outward Faster Payment BACS Payment Received BACS Payment Received Inward Payment Outward Faster Payment Inward Payment Card Transaction BACS Payment Received Card Transaction Inward Payment

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Category In Out
Personal Donations 30
Business Donations 27.16
Personal Donations 1319.16
Education 425
Gift Aid 1349.7
Personal Donations 265.32
Personal Donations 25
Fundraisers 24.09
Personal Donations 30
Fundraisers 102.8
Construction 730
Fundraisers 24.94
Fundraisers 126.93
Fundraisers 30.87
Personal Donations 265.32
Personal Donations 25
Personal Donations 30
Fundraisers 307.99
Construction 911
Business Donations 413.89
Fundraising 500
Education 608
Fundraisers 269.51
Fundraisers 3.89
Personal Donations 100
Fundraisers 126.9
Construction 616
Personal Donations 265.32
Personal Donations 25
Fundraisers 162.58
Personal Donations 30
Education 496
Personal Donations 100
Personal Donations 247.48
Fundraisers 453.92
Fundraisers 52.42
Business Donations 94.4
Education 1000
Personal Donations 324.33
Fundraisers 778.53
Personal Donations 940.04
Construction 2381
Business Donations 2500
Business Donations 14.26
Personal Donations 100
Fundraisers 94
Fundraising 478.58
Fundraising 507.4
Fundraisers 647
Fundraisers 1414.52
Fundraisers 16.69
Personal Donations 265.32
Construction 977
Fundraisers 3.56
Fundraisers 233.22
Business Donations 4000
Personal Donations 25
Personal Donations 75
Construction 2000
Construction 4000
Fundraisers 137.72
Fundraisers 23.75
Education 255
Community 122
Construction 2049
Personal Donations 100
Education 572
Business Donations 2000
Personal Donations 40.32
Personal Donations 25
Business Donations 2000
Personal Donations 75
Construction 4000
Fundraisers 5.94
Personal Donations 100
Business Donations 2000
Education 1090
Personal Donations 490.32
Personal Donations 25
Fundraisers 24.32
Fundraising 20
Personal Donations 75
Construction 2016
Business Donations 23.14
Construction 542
Fundraisers 3.8
Personal Donations 40.32
Fundraisers 49.43
Personal Donations 25
Fundraising 75
Personal Donations 75
Personal Donations 75
Personal Donations 783.68
Construction 1052
Fundraisers 7.12
Fundraisers 48.45
Personal Donations 490.32
Personal Donations 75
Personal Donations 25
Personal Donations 40.32
Personal Donations 5
Business Donations 16.82
Personal Donations 75
Fundraisers 30.21
Fundraisers 7.36
Personal Donations £ 75.00
Personal Donations £ 5.00
Personal Donations £ 450.00
Personal Donations £ 5.00

Balance

2943.58 2970.74 4289.9 3864.9 5214.6 5479.92 5504.92 5529.01 5559.01 5661.81 4931.81 4956.75 5083.68 5114.55 5379.87 5404.87 5434.87 5742.86 5245.75 6156.75 4137.75 4637.75 4407.26 4411.15 4511.15 4022.05 3895.15 4287.37 4312.37 4504.95 4342.37 4008.95 4108.95 4356.43 4810.35 4957.17 4904.75 3957.17 4281.5

6000.07 5221.54 6133.33 8514.33 6014.33 6233.33 5988.35 5894.35 6372.93 6880.33 7402.87 7419.56 7684.88 6707.88 6944.66 6941.1 10969.66 6969.66 11044.66 5044.66 7044.66 5182.38 4951.13 4927.38 4829.13 2780.13 2880.13 2308.13 4348.45 2348.45 4373.45 6448.45 4448.45 2448.45 2454.39 2554.39 4554.39 3464.39 3954.71 3979.71 4004.03 4059.03 4079.03 2043.03 2066.17 1524.17 1527.97

1568.29 1617.72 1642.72 1717.72 1792.72 1717.72 2501.4 1449.4 1456.52 1504.97 1995.29 2095.29 2020.29 2135.61 2140.61 2157.43 2232.43 2262.64 2270 £ 2,345.00 £ 2,350.00 £ 2,800.00 £ 2,805.00

Totals Totals
Total In:
Total Out:
£ 27,314.40
£ 27,422.98
Categories Out
Education
Construction
Community
Fundraising
£ 4,446.00
£ 21,274.00
£ 122.00
£ 1,580.98
£ 27,422.98
£ 27,422.98 £ 27,422.98
Categories In
Fundraisers
Personal Donations
Business Donations
Gift Aid
£ 5,212.46
£ 7,662.57
£ 13,089.67
£ 1,349.70
£ 27,314.40
Details Transaction Ty
4/29/2022 Credit Interest
5/31/2022 Credit Interest
6/30/2022 Credit Interest
7/29/2022 Credit Interest
8/31/2022 Credit Interest
9/30/2022 Credit Interest
10/31/2022 Credit Interest
11/30/2022 Credit Interest
12/30/2022 Credit Interest
1/31/2023 Credit Interest
2/28/2023 Credit Interest
3/31/2023 Credit Interest
Out Balance
0.08 2001.01
0.08 2001.09
0.08 2001.17
0.08 2001.25
0.15 2001.4
0.31 2001.71
0.4 2002.11
0.58 2002.69
0.76 2003.45
0.9 2004.35
0.92 2005.27
1.16 2006.43
Categories Out Categories Out
Category
Amount
Percentile
Education
£ 4,446.00
Construction
£ 21,274.00
Community
£ 122.00
Fundraising
£ 1,580.98
16%
78%
0%
6%
Total
£ 27,422.98

Outgoings

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Fundraising
Community6%
0%
Construction
78%
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Education 160/0