Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From : 01/04/2023 Period start date To : 31/03/2024 Period end date
Charity name: EPHSOL CHILDRENS FUND
Charity registration number: 1196441
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | For the public benefit to: (i) advance the education of socially and economically disadvantaged children in the UK and overseas in such ways as the charity trustees think fit. (ii) prevent or relieve poverty of children in the UK and overseas by providing items and support services to orphanages, charities and other organisations sheltering and supporting children in poverty. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with [section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) act 2005] and [section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. |
| 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 |
The charity carried out two major activities in pursuance of it's charitable aims during theyearunder review. These were education outreach activities in the UK and the shipment of goods to orphanages abroad. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In planning our services we always take into consideration the Charity Commission'sgeneral guidance on public benefit and, in particular, its supplementary public benefit guidanceonthe Prevention or Reliefof Poverty and that of Education. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Para 1.20 | During the year the charity carried out some shipments to overseas orphanages as well as support a number of vulnerable children in the UK with educational opportunities. However, our emphasis for the year was on improving our administrative systems and putting in place fundraising systems. To help in this regard, we launched a new website with donations and information portals, including QR code access for ease of giving. We also carried out a number of charity events throughout the year including sponsored charity walks during the spring and summer seasons and an end of year gala dinner. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Income :£1,058 Expenditure:£927 |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees would like to work towards maintaining unrestricted funds at a levelwhichequals approximately 12 months of unrestrictedexpenditure. |
| Amount of reservesheld | Para 1.22 | £2,143 |
| 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)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
Constitution/CIO Foundation Model |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Unincorporated Association |
| 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 | Wherethereis a need for newTrustees, these would be identified and appointed by the current Trustees. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | EPHSOLCHILDRENSFUND |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1196441 |
| Charity’s principal address | 22 COLVIN ROAD THORNTON HEATH CR7 6AB |
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(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kunadu | Chair | |||
| Stephen Amponsah | ||||
| Diane Lisa George | ||||
| Margaret Gordon | ||||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| 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)[Digitally Filed ] Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 23/09/2025
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EPHSOL CHILDRENS FUND 1196441
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/04/2023 31/03/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last Period
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest
A1 Receipts
Donations 1,057.75 - - 1,058 3,921
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Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 1,058 ] - - 1,058 3,921
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 1,058 - - 1,058 3,921
A3 Payments
Mission expenses 862 - - 862 1,851
Bank charges 65 - - 65 58
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Sub total [ 927 ] - - 927 1,909
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 927 - - 927 1,909
Net of receipts/(payments) 131 - - 131 2,012
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 2,012 - - 2,012 -
Cash funds this year end 2,143 - - 2,143 2,012
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | the end of the period | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds |
Signature Digitally Filed Details Details Details Details Bank Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 2,143 - - - - - 2,143 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Mary Kunadu |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 22/09/2025 |
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