2023-01-31-accounts - Buganda UK

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Buganda UK Charity Trustees' Annual Report

Introduction

We are pleased to present the Trustees' Annual Report for Buganda UK Charity for the financial year ending 31 January 2023. This report outlines our activities, achievements, and financial performance over the past year.

Objectives and Activities

Buganda UK Charity aims to promote and protect good health for the benefit of the public, particularly people of Ugandan and other African and Caribbean descent. Our activities focus on:

Economic and Community Development : Supporting initiatives that foster economic growth and community cohesion.
Human Rights and Equality : Promoting racial harmony and equality through advocacy and information dissemination.

Achievements and Performance

During the past year, Buganda UK has made significant strides in fulfilling its mission. Key achievements include:

Health Promotion : Conducted health awareness campaigns and workshops, reaching over 500 individuals.
Community Support : Provided advocacy and advice services to 300 community members, helping them navigate various social and economic challenges.
Cultural Events : Organized cultural events that celebrated Ugandan heritage, fostering a sense of community and belonging among participants.

Financial Review

For the financial year ending 31 January 2023, Buganda UK reported:

Total Income : £25,147
Member Contributions: £16,491
Sponsors: £5,056
Stalls and Fundraising: £3,600
Total Expenditure : £24,910
Rents and Venue Hire: £13,000
Events Catering and Services: £8,326
Professional Services: £1,360
Travel: £400
Printing: £738
Volunteer Expenses: £250
Advertising: £206
Insurance: £130
Video and Promotional Material: £500

The charity's financial health remains stable, with a net surplus of £237, ensuring that expenditures are aligned with our mission and objectives.

Governance and Structure

Buganda UK is governed by a board of trustees who are responsible for the overall management and administration of the charity. The trustees are:

Ronald Lutaaya
Geoffrey Kibuuka
Rosemary Sewali-Tebasoboke
Robert Mukiibi
Janet Mukiibi

The trustees meet regularly to review the charity's activities, financial performance, and strategic direction.

Policies and Procedures

Buganda UK has implemented several policies to ensure effective governance and risk management, including:

Complaints Handling Policy
Safeguarding Policy
Financial Controls Policy
Volunteer Management Policy

These policies are reviewed periodically to ensure they remain relevant and effective.

Future Plans

Looking ahead, Buganda UK aims to expand its outreach programs and increase its impact on the community. Key priorities for the coming year include:

Enhanced Health Initiatives : Launching new health programs targeting chronic diseases prevalent in the community.
Economic Empowerment : Developing training programs to enhance the economic skills of community members.
Cultural Preservation : Continuing to celebrate and promote Ugandan culture through various events and activities.

Conclusion

The trustees are proud of the progress made over the past year and are committed to continuing their efforts to support the community. We extend our gratitude to all our volunteers, donors, and partners for their unwavering support


	Buganda UK			Charity No 1194037		CC16a

	~~Receipts and payments accounts~~
	For theperiod from	01/02/2022	To	31/01/2023


~~Section A Receipts andpayments~~
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds					Total funds	Lastyear
	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £		to the nearest £	to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
	-	-	-		-	-
Member Contribu	16,491	-	-		16,491	-
Sponsors	5,056	-	-		5,056	-
Stalls and fundra	s 3,600	-	-		3,600	-
	-	-	-		-	-
	-	-	-		-	-
	-	-	-		-	-
	-	-	-		-	-
*ome for AR)*	25,147	-	-		25,147	-

A2 Asset and	investment sales, (see table).
	-	-	-		-
	-	-	-		-	-
**Sub total **	-	-	-		-	-

*otal receipts*	25,147	-	-		25,147	-

A3 Payments
Rents and Venue	13,000	-	-		13,000	-

Events Catering	a 8,326	-		-	8,326	-
Professional Ser	v 1,360	-		-	1,360	-
Travel	400	-		-	400	-
Printing	738	-		-	738	-
Volunteer expens	250	-		-	250	-
Advertising	206	-		-	206	-
Insurance	130	-		-	130	-
Video and promo	t 500	-		-	500	-
*Sub total*	24,910	-		-	24,910	-

A4 Asset and	investmentpurchases,(see table)
	-	-		-	-
	-	-		-	-
*Sub total*	-	-		-	-	-

*alpayments*	24,910	-		-	24,910	-

*s/(payments)*	237	-		-	237	-
A5 Transfers	-	-		-	-	-
A6 Cash fund	-	-		-	-	-
*hisyear end*	237	-		-	237	-


~~Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of theperiod~~
Categories	Details		Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment fun
				to nearest £	to nearest £	to nearest £
B1 Cash fun	Natwest Current Account			237	-	-
				-	-	-
				-	-	-
	*Total cash funds*			237	-	-

Events Catering	a 8,326	-		-	8,326	-
Professional Ser	v 1,360	-		-	1,360	-
Travel	400	-		-	400	-
Printing	738	-		-	738	-
Volunteer expens	250	-		-	250	-
Advertising	206	-		-	206	-
Insurance	130	-		-	130	-
Video and promo	t 500	-		-	500	-
*Sub total*	24,910	-		-	24,910	-

A4 Asset and	investmentpurchases,(see table)
	-	-		-	-
	-	-		-	-
*Sub total*	-	-		-	-	-

*alpayments*	24,910	-		-	24,910	-

*s/(payments)*	237	-		-	237	-
A5 Transfers	-	-		-	-	-
A6 Cash fund	-	-		-	-	-
*hisyear end*	237	-		-	237	-


~~Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of theperiod~~
Categories	Details		Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment fun
				to nearest £	to nearest £	to nearest £
B1 Cash fun	Natwest Current Account			237	-	-
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	*Total cash funds*			237	-	-

	(agree balances with receipts andpayments account(s))		OK		OK		OK
		Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment fun
	Details		to nearest £		to nearest £		to nearest £
B2 Other m	o		-		-		-
	Certificates for sale		300		-		-
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	Details	Fund	to which asset belongs		Cost(optional)	Current value(optio
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Signed byon	e Signature		Print Name		Date of approva
		GeoffreyKibuuka				15-Jun-23