Zambia Hearing Disability Improvement Project (ZAHDIP) UK Charity Registration Number: 1190425
Trustees’ Annual Report and Receipts & Payments Account For the period 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025
Reference and Administrative Details
Charity name: Zambia Hearing Disability Improvement Project (ZAHDIP) UK Principal address: 22 Ashleigh Grove, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0BL
Trustees during the year
Dr Kingstone Katebe – Chairman Mrs Joyce Katebe – Secretary Dr John Sendama – Trustee Dr Robert Nkwale Chisabingo – Trustee
Structure, Governance and Management
ZAHDIP UK is a registered charity governed by its Trust Deed and UK charity law. The Trustees are responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and financial oversight of the charity. The Trustees meet regularly to review finances, operations, and programme delivery.
Objectives and Public Benefit
The charity exists to relieve hearing disability and improve access to hearing care services, particularly for disadvantaged communities in Zambia. The Trustees confirm they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Activities and Achievements
During the year, the charity raised funds in the UK and provided financial grants to support hearing care activities in Zambia. The charity continued its transition to an enabling-access model, working alongside local partners to strengthen sustainability and donor confidence.
Financial Review
The charity prepared its accounts on a Receipts and Payments basis. Total income for the year was £7,087.04 and total expenditure was £7,052.12, resulting in a small surplus of £34.92.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees aim to maintain a modest reserve to ensure continuity of charitable activities. Funds carried forward will support ongoing programme delivery.
Trustees’ Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Dr Kingstone Katebe – Chairman
Date: 18 January 2026
Receipts and Payments Account For the period 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025
Receipts
Donations and fundraising income: £7,087.04
Total Receipts: £7,087.04
Payments
Charitable activities – Grants to Zambia: £5,990.83
Support and governance costs: £1,061.29
Total Payments: £7,052.12
Net Movement in Funds
Net surplus for the year: £34.92
Cash Funds
Opening balance at 1 April 2024: £207.80
Closing balance at 31 March 2025: £242.72
The Trustees declare that this Receipts and Payments Account gives a true and fair view of the charity’s financial activities for the period.