Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 06/04/2023 To: 05/04/2024
Charity name: TABAXH
Charity registration number: 1193604
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | For the public benefit, to advance the education of women who are nationals, or residents, of The Gambia by awarding grants and funding to study a construction related course at the University the Gambia (UTG) or University of Applied Science Engineering and Technology ((USET) formerly Gambia Technical Training Institute) or a similar educational institution in The Gambia. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
- Tabaxh received a donation of £2000 from a corporate donor - The fees paid for the scholars for academic year 2023/2024 was 84,020 Dalasis (approx. £1125) - In line with the scholarship package offer, scholars were given funds towards purchasing PPE and school uniforms. This amounted to 13,715 Dalasis (approx. £203) - The remaining funds will be used to pay the scholars’ fees for the duration of their courses |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Tabaxh trusteesare aware of the guidance on public benefit and have taken it into account when making a decision to which the guidance is relevant |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | - Tabaxh received both public and corporate donations during this tax year - Given that Tabaxh raised more money than expected, Tabaxh was able to sponsor two new starters and one continuing scholar. - All three scholars were selected from numerous applications and granted scholarships to study construction-related courses in The Gambia. The selection process involved the Tabaxh trustees reviewing applications submitted via the Tabaxh website, interviewing shortlisted candidates via video call, and selecting three women to receive the scholarships. - The total number of Tabaxh scholars is now five for this tax year. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | For this tax reporting period, Tabaxh has received £2,253 from donations. A total of £1125 has been paid towards tuition fees and £203 towards PPE and uniforms for academic year 2023/2024. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | £2843 remained in the Tabaxh bank account at the end of the tax reporting year. This amount will go towards the tuition fees of the scholars for the duration of their courses |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £2843 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation model constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | New charity trustees can be appointed based on their ability and commitment to contribute to the charity. The existing trustees have the joint ability to appoint new trustees |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | TABAXH |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | - |
| Registered charity number | 1193604 |
| Charity’s principal address | Flat 20, 384 Chester Road, Manchester, M16 9YD |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) |
Dates acted if not for wholeyear |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Sainabou Jack | - | Sainabou Jack, Papa Momodou Jack, Maimuna Jack |
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| Haddy Jack | - | 22/02/2021 to 07/03/2024 |
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| Papa Momodou Jack | - | Sainabou Jack, Papa Momodou Jack, Maimuna Jack |
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| Maimuna Jack | - | Sainabou Jack, Papa Momodou Jack, Maimuna Jack |
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| Abdoulie Jack | - | 29/06/2022 to 06/01/2023 |
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Sainabou Jack Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 05 February 2025
Outline summary of fund movements
| Date | Fund name | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| 09/06/2023 | WESTERN UNION CD 8615 (PPE for student) | 52.62 | |
| 03/10/2023 | SAINABOU JACK 200000001209965098 TUITION FEES 603020 | 1125.00 | |
| 03/10/2023 | WESTERN UNION CD 8615 (PPE for student) | 55.51 | |
| 06/10/2023 | WESTERN UNION CD 8615 (Uniform for student) | 10.63 | |
| 06/10/2023 | WESTERN UNION CD 8615 (PPE for student) | 84.53 | |
| 17/10/2023 | JACK S DONATION 15214851297651000N 603020 | 1.00 | |
| 17/10/2023 | INDIVIDUAL DONATION | 200.00 | |
| 23/11/2023 | INDIVIDUAL DONATION | 20.00 | |
| 07/12/2023 | CORPORATE DONATION | 2000.00 | |
| 29/01/2024 | PAYPAL CODE 3828 PAYPAL CODE 3828 PPRD100000000TWVWQ 235262 | 0.01 | |
| 31/01/2024 | PAYPAL *SQUARESPAC CD 8615 | 0.01 | |
| 06/02/2024 | STRIPE PAYMENTS UK STRIPE PH737VTI1HMKZUQS00 200000 | 1.50 | |
| 08/02/2024 | PAYPAL PPWDL4HX22223ZQGMG PPWD100000000JVU47 235262 | 0.19 | |
| 14/03/2024 | INDIVIDUAL DONATION | 30.00 | |
| 27/03/2024 | PAYPAL PPWDL4HX222232BFAY PPWD100000000A2WEN 235262 | 1.00 | |
| 05/04/2024 | INDIVIDUAL DONATION | 10.00 | |
| TOTAL | £2,253.70 | £1,328.30 |
Analysis of grants
| Analysis | Grants to individuals |
Grants to individuals |
|---|---|---|
| Dalasis* | £ | |
| Tuition fees for academic year 2023/2024 for student to study Diploma in Trowel Vocation |
12,239.50 | 163.89 |
| Tuition fees for academic year 2023/2024 for student to study OND in Building Technology |
24,325.00 | 325.72 |
| Tuition fees for academic year 2023/2024 for student to study Technician Diploma 2 in Construction |
14,455.50 | 193.57 |
| Tuition fees for academic year 2023/2024 for student to study BSc in Planning and Design at University of the Gambia |
33,000.00 | 441.89 |
| PPE kit for student | 3,685.00 | 52.62 |
| PPE kit for student | 3,670.00 | 55.51 |
| PPE kit for student | 5,810.00 | 84.53 |
| Uniform for student | 550.00 | 10.63 |
| Total | 97,735.00 | 1,328.36 |
- Exchange rates from Dalasis to Pound Sterling fluctate constantly hence the difference in exchange rates shown above at the time of payment