Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From period start date: 17.07.2021 to period end date: 31.12.2022
Charity name: Adelante Africa UK
Charity registration number: 1195156
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document. |
Para 1.17 | The prevention or relief of poverty in Uganda by providing advice to Adelante Africa Uganda and funding its projects which focus on the provision of education, training, healthcare and community development. In furtherance of this object, but not further or otherwise, the trustees shall raise funds and collaborate with Adelante Africa Spain. |
| 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 |
Despite establishing AAUK as a CIO via the Charity Commission in January 2021 we were unable to open a bank account until late 2023. As a result there was no activities carried out during the period this report covers. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Para 1.18 | Yes. The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issues by the Charity Commission on public benefit though there were no activities in the period cover by this report. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference As per above, no actives were conducted during this period owing to problems related to opening a bank account. Summary of the main Para 1.20 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.
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | No financial activity. See our annual return for 14.07.2021-31.12.2022 received by the Charity Commission on 21.01.2024. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We have now opened a bank account and activities have started and we will cover these in future annual returns, trustee annual reports and accounts (CC16). |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charity Commission Model Constitution Charitable Incorporated Organisation: Foundation Model |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | Charity trustees are appointed by the first charity trustees (para 10.1(a) of the CIO constitution). The charity trustees must have the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO (para 10.1.1(b)). |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Adelante Africa UK |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1195156 |
| Charity’s principal address | Flat 26 Windermere Court, Lonsdale Road, SW13 9AS, London |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Christina Latham- Koenig |
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| Ana Araceli Lezcano |
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| Jane Patricia Cadwallader |
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| Anne Cadwallader | ||||
| David Laumann | ||||
| Jorge Lezcano | ||||
| Krysia Cogollos |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name |
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| Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity | ||
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets This charity has no fixed assets. held in this capacity Name and objects of the As per above. charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for As per above. safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Ana Lezcano Full name(s) Ana Lezcano
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
17.10.2024
Adelante Africa UK No (if any) Charity No.: 1195156 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 14.07.2021 31.12.2022 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Details Details Details Details Signature Ana Lezcano Jane Cadwallader Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Ana Lezcano Jane Cadwallader Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| Ana Lezcano | Ana Lezcano | 17.10.2024 | |
| Jane Cadwallader | Jane Cadwallader | 17.10.2024 |