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MANY HOPES UK

A Charitable Incorporated Organisation

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

31 December 2024

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

Section 1 – Legal and Administrative Information

Charity name: also known as:

Many Hopes UK MANY HOPES

Charity Commission reg. no.:

1193700

For the financial year starting: and ending:

1 January 2024 31 December 2024

Charity’s principal address:

5 Red House Lane, Bristol, BS9 3RY

The Charity’s Governing Document: The charity is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with governing documents dated 15 February 2021

Trustees as at 31 December 2021: David Gordon Scott Alice Nani Scott (Chair) Victoria Hannah Thompson Anoushka Rayner Thomas Keown

Professional Advisers

Bankers: Triodos Bank, Deanery Rd, Bristol BS1 5AS

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 1993.

Section 2 – Structure, governance and management

Trustees and Governance

The Board of Trustees currently consists of five Trustees. As planned, the charity board has expanded, providing a wider range of independence and skills. Gordon Leslie Scott has resigned whilst Thomas Keown and Anoushka Rayner joined the board in February 2024.

Management

The Trustees are all responsible for the management of the Charity and each Trustee is on the Board that manages the affairs of the Charity. A chairperson is elected annually at the AGM of the Charity.

On appointment new Trustees are given a copy of the Trust Deed and a copy of the Charity’s latest report and statement of accounts. A register of the name and address of each Trustee and the dates on which their terms of office begin and end is kept by the Trustees.

All Trustees give their time freely and have not received any benefit in money or in kind from the Charity except that the Trustees are insured against claims or the costs of defence to a criminal prosecution brought against them as charity Trustees.

Objectives and Activities for the public benefit

The Objects of the charity are specified in the Trust deed as follows:

‘The relief of poverty, sickness and distress, the preservation and protection of good health and advancement of education among orphaned, abused, impoverished or enslaved children and adults by such means and in such parts of the world as the trustees shall determine.’

The Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Commission in exercising their powers or duties.

Section 3 – Activities and Achievements

We worked closely with Many Hopes, a charity in the USA. We have looked in depth into their policies related to searching, establishing and long term supporting partner organisations located in various different countries. The trustees decided that the most efficient way to make use of the funds we raise is to give grants to Many Hopes, thus enabling them to provide additional support to their partners on the ground.

Many Hopes UK provided grants in a total of £182,150, which contributed towards the following activities.

BOLIVIA

261 Children served

35 children rescued from living on the streets or from abuse

190 Children equipped with the education and care needed to thrive

36 Children enrolled in university or trade school

Rescue

• Partnered with dentists to provide cleanings, treat cavities, and teach dental hygiene to children.

• Advocated for medical care and therapy for children with special needs like epilepsy and schizophrenia.

• Created an accessible hotline where children living on the streets or escaping abuse can anonymously and securely contact Alalay for help. This has allowed the street outreach team to get more children off the streets and into a safe and loving environment.

• A nutritionist worked to create balanced meal plans for healthy bodies and minds.

Equip

• Worked with high school students to get part-time jobs for work experience.

• Achieved 100% pass rate; all students advanced to the next grade.

• • Participated in a national student government program to promote child-friendly policies to municipal leaders.

• Alalay partnered with local university students studying education to provide after school tutoring sessions to help children catch up with math and reading.

Launch

• Support staff helped students secure scholarships to make university achievable.

• Older children in the program got help setting up bank accounts and have courses in financial literacy so they can learn how to save. The program requires children who have after school jobs to put a percentage of their earnings into a savings account.

GHANA

1882 Children served

235 children rescued from trafficking and slavery

1615 Children equipped with the education and care needed to thrive

32 Children enrolled in university or trade school

Rescue

• 5 rescue missions freed 235 trafficked children from slavery. The youngest child rescued was 5 years old.

• Hired additional social workers to support children in their recovery.

• Launched “Sports for Change,” hosting 175 soccer matches across the country to raise awareness on trafficking and abuse.

Equip

• 277 children who have been reunited with their families after being rescued were monitored at homes, schools, and apprenticeship sites to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

• 977 (54% girls, 46% boys) children from low-income and vulnerable families received subsidized tuition.

• Expanded computer lab to teach digital literacy and prepare students for university and careers in the future.

• Started 10 anti-trafficking clubs were set up to raise awareness around trafficking prevention. Clubs were led by formerly rescued children.

Launch

• 47 students were enrolled in vocational school training which included tiling, auto repair, welding, and digital satellite installation.

• 30 students were enrolled in university

• 4 students graduated university

• Alfred started his MBA at Missouri Baptist University in the U.S.

GUATEMALA

Rescue

• Made repairs to the home which included a new water filtration system, kitchen updates, and new windows.

• Planted a vegetable garden so children have fresh produce year-round

• Hosted workshops in the rescue home on topics such as setting personal goals, self-care, children’s rights, and nutrition

Equip

• New flooring, windows, doors, and desks at the school.

• Improved security at the school so students can learn in a safe environment.

• Made snacks available to all students at the school. The school serves many families living in extreme poverty where there is food scarcity. Providing snacks keeps bellies full so children can concentrate on learning.

• Added marimba and painting classes for students to express themselves creatively

Launch

• 6 students enrolled in university

• 10 students started in trade school with programs like automotive repair, culinary, plumbing, and electrical.

• Offered workshops to students about financial literacy and money management.

KENYA

609 Children served

244 children rescued from sexual abuse, abandonment, or extreme poverty

304 Children equipped with the education and care needed to thrive

• 61 Children enrolled in university or trade school

Rescue

• 244 children were rescued from sexual abuse, incest, child marriage, or abandonment and placed into safe care.

• 73 cases were represented in court where children got the justice they deserve.

• All survivors received medical support and counseling.

• Hosted community outreach programs to educate the public on how to identify, prevent, and report abuse in their community.

Equip

• Expanded “Little Friends for Justice” clubs to 12 schools, empowering 600+ students to prevent and report abuse.

• Launched structured therapy program for children affected by trauma, loss, and violence.

• Held career days, mentorship, and tutoring sessions.

• 48 of 58 high schoolers qualified for university or associate programs — a major academic milestone.

Launch

• 6 university graduations

• 23 students enrolled in university

• 3 students enrolled in medical college

• Created internship program to expose students to different career paths

MALAWI

451 Children served

11 Children rescued from abandonment after being orphaned

405 Children equipped with the education and care needed to thrive

• 35 Children enrolled in university or trade school

Rescue

• Partnered with Malawi’s social services to support children rescued from refugee situations

• Made repairs to homes and cafeteria

• Expanded the vegetable garden, providing food and agricultural education.

• Provided excellent medical care to children through the onsite clinic, which serves over 30,000 local patients annually.

Equip

• Began construction of a high school to build on the success of Pothawira’s high-performing elementary school, ensuring quality education at the secondary level.

• Built a nursery school for early childhood education.

• Hosted quarterly career days to expose students to different career paths.

• Launched an after-school tutoring and English program.

• Started a community service program for students.

• Organized field trips to Lilongwe to visit the Malawian parliament.

Launch

• Bazwell and Jimmy both graduated from Grand Canyon University in Arizona. Bazwell with a degree in healthcare management and Jimmy with computer science.

• Owen graduated from pharmacy school and is now working at the medical clinic as the staff pharmacist.

• 27 students enrolled to university

PERU

22 girls who have survived sexual abuse (rape, forced prostitution, incest).

We are in year 4 of the “Opening Roads” program, a pilot program for young women who are post-high school. Opening Roads provides ongoing personal and professional mentoring and helps provide the support needed for survivors to finish high school and step into independence in employment, entrepreneurship, or college.

Section 4 – Policies

Reserves policy: In the Trustees’ view, the reserves should provide the charity with adequate financial stability and the means for it to meet its charitable objectives for the foreseeable future.

The trustees propose to maintain the charity’s reserves at a level which is at least equivalent to six months operational expenditure in the light of likely funding streams.

Investment policy: The Charity’s reserves are currently held on deposit at our bankers, Triodos Bank.

Section 5 – Financial Statements

The charity’s expenditure exceeded income this year as funds carried forward from the previous year were used to support activities.

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Section 6 – Signature and Declaration

Declaration:

I declare, in my capacity of charity trustee, that the Trustees have approved the report above and have authorised me to sign it on their behalf.

David Scott

15/10/2024 Date