Ankoma Outreach
Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024
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Introduction Ankoma Outreach is a registered charity (no. 1194562) working to support children and communities in rural Ghana, with a particular focus in the village of Ankoma. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities, health-care support, infrastructure improvements and volunteering opportunities that empower local people and build sustainable futures.
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Objectives and Activities during 2024:
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Improving educational infrastructure in Ankoma (refurbishment of classrooms, provision of learning resources).
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Supporting child health in rural Ghana through health-care outreach, supplies and community awareness.
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Offering and facilitating volunteering and skills-sharing opportunities for international participants.
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Raising awareness and donor funding to enable the above activities and ensure accountability and transparency.
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Key Achievements in 2024;
• Refurbished six classrooms in Ankoma, creating safer, brighter learning spaces for hundreds of children.
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Supported mothers and babies in rural Ghana, providing care, resources and hope.
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Supported numerous children and students with education scholarships from primary through to university level.
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Ran a successful fundraising campaign raising money for Ankoma Outreach.
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Launched outreach to recruit volunteers internationally.
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Continued to grow our social media presence (3.2K+ followers) to raise awareness and engage supporters.
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Volunteers and Partnerships Volunteers remain central to the organisation’s model. In 2024 we welcomed a number of visiting volunteers who shared their skills (e.g., photography, teaching support, health-care assistance). One former volunteer described the experience as “an experience of a lifetime”. We also worked closely with local community leaders in Ankoma to ensure that our interventions are culturally appropriate, aligned with local needs and sustainable.
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Financial Review During 2024, Ankoma Outreach opened a new Lloyds bank account in October to facilitate better financial management and oversight. Prior to this, the charity’s funds were held in a PayPal account. This arrangement was necessary
because our previous Barclays account had been closed, and opening a new account was not possible at that time as all trustees were abroad. All income and expenditure for the year, whether processed through PayPal or the new bank account, are fully recorded in these accounts.
During the year ended 31 December 2024:
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Total incoming resources were £23043.70
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Total resources expended were £24541.71
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Risk Management Key risks identified include:
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Volunteer safety and welfare: ensuring proper orientation and local support.
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Sustainability of infrastructure: local community participation and hand-over arrangements.
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Funding volatility: maintaining modest reserves and diversifying fundraising methods.
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Reputational risk: maintaining transparency and regulatory compliance.
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Plans for 2025 and Beyond
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Completing further classroom refurbishment in Ankoma.
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Sustaining and expanding child health support.
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Continuing to support students in all levels of education.
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Launching a dedicated volunteer group trip for 2026.
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Enhancing digital fundraising and communications.
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Strengthening local partnerships to increase sustainability.
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Governance;
The charity is managed by a board of trustees who meet regularly to review strategy, financial performance and programme delivery. We adhere to regulatory requirements and maintain appropriate policies. All trustees give their time freely and no trustee received remuneration in 2024.
- Thank You
We are deeply grateful to our donors, volunteers and local community partners who make the work of Ankoma Outreach possible. Your support is making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families in Ankoma, Ghana.
Approved by the Trustees.
Chair: Asha Richardson
Date: 01.10.25
On behalf of the Trustees of Ankoma Outreach
ANKOMA OUTREACH
Charity Number: 1194562 Financial Year End: 31 December 2024 Reference: AR24-CIO-REM-7g ‒ 1194562 ‒ G Prepared for: Mrs Richardson Submission Due: 31 October 2025
1. INCOME SUMMARY (2024)
| Month | Income (£) |
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| January | 1,920.65 |
| February | 1,181.84 |
| March | 1,119.59 |
| April | 1,291.26 |
| May | 345.01 |
| June | 3,253.18 |
| July | 4,227.00 |
| August | 2,162.03 |
| September | 2,843.92 |
| October | 1,756.32 |
| November | 1,266.60 |
| December | 1,676.30 |
| Total Income | £23,043.70 |
2. OUTGOINGS SUMMARY (2024)
| Month | Outgoings (£) |
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| January | 2,494.70 |
| February | 4,156.35 |
| March | 1,515.95 |
| April | 1,024.50 |
| May | 549.96 |
| June | 645.59 |
| July | 4,029.94 |
| August | 5,238.94 |
| September | 1,349.14 |
| October | 447.57 |
| November | 835.55 |
| December | 2,253.52 |
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| Total Outgoings | £24,541.71 |
3. OUTGOINGS BY CATEGORY
| Category | % Allocation | Amount (£) | Description | acher support mergency care te management livelihoods |
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| Education | 37% | 9,079.43 | School fees, supplies, uniforms, te | |
| Healthcare | 28% | 6,871.68 | Medical support, outreach clinics, e | |
| Sanitation | 10% | 2,454.17 | Clean water, hygiene projects, was | |
| Community Development | 20% | 4,908.34 | Infrastructure, youth programmes, | |
| Volunteers | 5% | 1,227.09 | Accommodation, food, local travel | |
| Total | 100% | 24,541.71 |
4. FINANCIAL POSITION
Total Income: £23,043.70
Total Expenditure: £24,541.71
Net Movement: -£1,498.01 (deficit covered by reserves)
5. STATEMENT
The financial year ending 31 December 2024 saw strong community engagement and significant project delivery across all core areas. Despite a small operational deficit, Ankoma Outreach maintained its commitments in education, healthcare, sanitation, and community development, ensuring sustainability of key programmes. Increased outgoings in mid-year months reflect expansion in educational sponsorships and healthcare interventions. The trustees confirm that the charity remains financially viable, compliant with Charity Commission guidance, and continues to deliver measurable impact in the Ankoma region.