Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2023
Charity name: Nurture Nepal
Charity registration number: 1195595
Objectives and Activities
| SORP ref. | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Nurture Nepal (NN) exists to advance education for poor, deprived people anywhere in the world, particularly in Nepal, to complete higher education by providing them with financial support and sponsorships for board and lodging, mentoring, training, support and access to higher quality education facilities which they could not otherwise afford or gain access to. The relief of financial hardship anywhere in the world, particularly in Nepal, by working with local leaders toprovide items and services to individuals in need, assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support required to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient. |
| 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 |
In 2023 we provided regular financial support to a Nepali NGO – Living Water Hostel (LWH), in Kathmandu, Nepal. LWH provides accommodation, food and all that is needed for youth, aged 16-24, to stay there in order to pursue their chosen further education. Trustees kept in regular contact with the key workers running LWH. Supporting website promotion of the charitable work by funding a NN website domain and the site itself. NN is not yet supporting the relief of need purpose or starting any community development projects, other than support to LWH as outlined above. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | From the charity’s inception the trustees we have adhered to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission. |
Additional information (optional)
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | None in 2023 |
| Other | ||
Achievements and Performance
| 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. |
SORP reference Para 1.20 |
Over the whole year – 2023 – NN has fulfilled its commitment to send regular sums of money contributing to LWH’s delivery of its services to the beneficiaries. The hostel started and ended the year with: 9 males (av. age of 18.33) and 27 females (av. age of 18.78) During 2023: Four students left (Two M. Two F.) Four students joined LWH (Two M. Two F.) Of those who left two had gained some qualifications: One woman achieved A ’level equivalents One man graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development. Five other students gained the equivalent of A’ levels and stayed on to continue their studies. Another outcome for the students, who work very hard, is that they have had some recreational down time with NN’s funds helping enable six trips. Four were within the city to a Festival; the Zoo; Chobar and to see the Christmas lights. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 | The fund balance of around £3.5K in the bank at the end of 2023 was reasonable. Due to a fundraising push and the gaining of a few more regular donors at the end of 2023, going forwards, there is only a relatively small shortfall each month. Claiming back Gift Aid (in process) should help increase the funds and ensure viability well into 2026, although, clearly, more regular donors and grant / other fundraising income are necessary for the Charity to be able to pursue and develop all its objectives. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | From the start trustees have agreed that three months’ worth of regular outgoings should be held in reserve to give any NGO/s, that we are supporting, time to access alternative funding should Nurture Nepal need to cease operations. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | This is currently held at £1500 as monthly outgoings are £500/m |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
| Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The principal source of funding in 2023 were personal donations from private individuals. Several hundreds of pounds were raised from a few public / private fundraising events / collections. We are yet to organise a more sustainable fundraising plan. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Shortage of donations for the work of the NGO/s being supported by the charity. “Cost of living crisis” may affect this. Potentially limited trustee capacity – in terms of: time for the work involved in running the charity, including fundraising; health issues and the loss of trustees retiring at the end of trusteeship tenures. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Nurture Nepal’s governing document is referred to as a “Constitution” |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | Recruitment has hitherto been through personal contacts of existing trustees. Each prospective candidate is given a selection of documents and links, including: NN’s vision, values and mission; social media info; duties of a trustee document. If they express a desire to be trustees the following are asked for: 1. Reason for wanting to be a trustee of NN 2. CV 3. Details of referees Following this there is an interview by at least 2 current trustees, but usually by all existing trustees. Trustees decide on appointment for a 3 month probationary period (pending references). |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy Safeguarding Children at Risk Policy Whistleblowing Policy Donor - Visitor Policy The Governing Document covers various governance issues such as: Conflict of Interest, Function and duties of Trustees, Appointment, Meetings etc.. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity is managed by the board of trustees which, for the first 5 months comprised three trustees (the minimum requirement) and soon became a board of five trustees near the start of 2022. In 2023 one of the first trustees retired but a new one was appointed. |
| There is a Management Team – incorporating leaders / key personnel directly responsible for any NGO/s that NN is in partnership with. Meetings took place in 2023 more often than previously – aiming for one meeting a month (except for August and December) - with half hour long meetings for 2 out of 3 and an hour long meeting once a quarter. Much of the communication continues to take place 1:1 between trustees and NGO key workers, as and when, necessary, with both parties providing feedback as required. |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None at present |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Nurture Nepal |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1195595 |
| Charity’s principal address | 91 Freedom Road Sheffield S.Yorks S6 2XA England |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Andrzej Kurpiel | Chair and Signatory | |||
| David Martin Lawton | Treasurer and Signatory | Until July 2023 | ||
| Jayne Elliott | Secretary and Signatory | |||
| Zdenek Bergl | Treasurer and Signatory | 1-3 above | ||
| Simon Copley | Secretary and Signatory | 1-3 above | ||
| Joseph George | Secretary | From 10.10.2023 | 1,3,4 and 5 above | |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
NONE
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year NONE Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) N/A
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
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)
Full name(s) Andrzej Jan Kurpiel Position Chair Date 4th October 2023
1195595
NURTURE NEPAL
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Receipts and payments accounts
1/1/2023
12/31/2023
For the period from
To
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Endowment Restricted funds Total funds Last year funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
| Balance carried forward | - 3,749- |
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- 3,749- |
- 3,348- |
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| Amazon donation | - 18- |
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- 18- |
- 5- |
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| Donations VIA CAF | - 2,528- |
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- 2,528- |
- 3,584- |
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| Donations from churches | - 184- |
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- 184- |
- 350- |
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| Donations from individuals | - 1,035- |
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- 1,035- |
- 960- |
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| Donations Via Paypal | - 1,464- |
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- 1,464- |
- 2,093- |
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| Donation for XMAS | - -- |
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- 30- |
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| Fundraising | - 110- |
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- 110- |
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR)- 9,088- A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
- 9,088- |
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- 9,088- |
- 10,371- |
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Sub total- -- Total receipts - 9,088- A3 Payments |
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| - 9,088- |
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- 9,088- |
- 10,371- |
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| Living Waters Hostel Expenses | - 5,250- |
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- 5,250- |
- 5,500- |
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| Living Waters Hostel Government Charges | - -- |
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- 371- |
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| Website Expenses | - 155- |
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- 155- |
- 336- |
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| Living Waters Hostel XMAS Gifts | - -- |
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- 60- |
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| Trustee Insurance | - 174- |
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- 174- |
- 165- |
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| Bank and Paypal charges | - 121- |
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- 121- |
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| **Sub total ** | - 5,699- |
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- 5,699- |
- 6,432- |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
10/31/2024
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| **Sub total ** | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | |||||||||||||
| **Total payments ** | - | 5,699- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 5,699- | - | 6,432- | |||||||||||
| **Net of receipts/(payments) ** | - | 3,389- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 3,389- | - | 3,939- | |||||||||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | |||||||||||
| A6 Cash funds last year end | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | |||||||||||
| **Cash funds this year end ** | - | 3,389- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 3,389- | - | 3,939- | |||||||||||
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Unrestricted | Restricted funds | Restricted funds | Endowment | |||||||||||||
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| B1 | Cash | funds | Bank Balance | 3389.36 | - | -- | - | -- | ||||||||
| Paypal | - | 15- | - | -- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| CAF | - | 42- | - | -- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| Total cash funds | - | 3,446- | - | -- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| (agree balances with receipts and payments account (s)) |
Agreement Error | OK | OK | |||||||||||||
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| Details | funds to nearest £ |
to nearest £ | funds to nearest £ |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
10/31/2024
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| B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
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Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- Print Name Andrzej Kurpiel |
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| Date of approval | |||
| Andrzej Kurpiel | 13.2.2023 | ||
CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
10/31/2024
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