Afidi – Trustees' Annual Report 2022
Afidi
ANNUAL REPORT
For the year ended 31 December 2022
(Prepared in accordance with Charities Act 2011 – CC16 Format)
A. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Charity Name | Afidi |
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| Registered Charity Number | 1191563 |
| Registered Address | 134 Ridge Langley, CR2 0AS South Croydon UK |
| Financial Year | 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 |
| Principal Objectives | To advance education and improve the quality of life for underprivileged communities in Cameroon through school sponsorships, programmatic activities, and community development initiatives. |
| Governing Document | Constitution / Trust Deed |
| Trustees | Felix Manoharan, Cynthia Ismael Calice Manoharan |
| Independent Examiner / Auditor |
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| Bankers | MetroBank |
B. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Afidi is governed by its trustees in accordance with its governing document. The trustees are responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the charity. New trustees are recruited and inducted in line with the charity's policies.
The trustees meet regularly to review performance against the charity's objectives, approve budgets and significant expenditure, and ensure compliance with charity law and good governance standards.
The charity operates primarily in the United Kingdom with programmatic delivery in Cameroon through a Country Coordinator. The trustees maintain oversight of all international operations.
C. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The charity's principal objective is to advance education and improve quality of life for underprivileged communities in Cameroon. During 2022, the charity pursued this through:
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School sponsorship programmes supporting children in Cameroon with school fees and materials
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Programmatic community activities and educational initiatives
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Fundraising activities to support future programmes
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Engagement with corporate giving platforms to expand funding
D. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
In 2022, the charity achieved the following:
Growth in Benevity corporate donations. Annual trustee site visit to Cameroon resumed. School sponsorships maintained for 3 children. Shipping operations partially restored.
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Total income for the year was £10,046.00, with total expenditure of £9,097.27, resulting in a surplus of £948.73.
E. FINANCIAL REVIEW
The trustees present the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022. The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP).
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS – Year ended 31 December 2022
| INCOME / RECEIPTS | |
|---|---|
| Surplus brought forward from 2021 | £845.00 |
| Trustees' Donations | £200.00 |
| Benevity Corporate Giving Programme | £9,200.00 |
| School Sponsorships from Sponsors | £216.00 |
| School Sponsorships – Children | £170.00 |
| Events and Fundraising | £260.00 |
| TOTAL INCOME | £10,046.00 |
| EXPENDITURE / PAYMENTS | |
|---|---|
| Programmatic Activities | £3,500.00 |
| School Sponsorship Fees (3 children) | £300.00 |
| Bank Fees | £120.00 |
| Shipping Materials to Cameroon | £500.00 |
| Digital Services (G Suite / Domain / Premium) | £632.27 |
| Marketing | £50.00 |
| Events and Fundraising | £50.00 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | £30.00 |
| Logistics | £973.00 |
| Other Expenditure | £450.00 |
| Overheads / Cameroonian Staff | £1,600.00 |
| Annual Site Visit by Trustee | £842.00 |
| Post Box Annual Fees | £50.00 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | £9,097.27 |
SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR +£948.73
F. RESERVES POLICY
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The trustees aim to maintain free reserves sufficient to cover approximately three months of operational expenditure. As at 31 December 2022, the charity held a surplus of £948.73, which will be carried forward to fund future charitable activities.
G. TRUSTEES' DECLARATION
The trustees confirm that the Trustees' Annual Report and the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 were approved by the board of trustees and signed on their behalf.
| Trustee signature: Calice Manoharan | Date: 03/2026 |
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| Printed name: Calice Manoharan | Position: Presidente |
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charities subject to the small charities' regime under the Charities Act 2011 and CC16 guidance issued by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
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