ZOF Africa
Trustee Annual Report 2023-2024
Charity Number 1196885
Company Number CE027420
ZOF Africa
Annual Return and Financial Statements Year Ended 31 December 2024
Contents
Legal and Administrative Information
Trustee Report
Financial Review
Balance Sheet
Legal and Administrative Information
| Charity Name | ZOF Africa |
|---|---|
| Charity registration number | 1196885 |
| Company Registration Number | CE027420 |
| Date of Registration | 2ndDecember 2021 |
| Registered Office: | Apt 802, Milne Building |
| Heritage Lane | |
| London NW6 2AF | |
| Governing Document | Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO) Constitution |
| dated 29/9/2021. | |
| Trustees as of 31 December 2024 | |
| Georgina Fleming | Chair |
| Alon Caspi | Treasurer |
| Takunda Chingonzo | Trustee |
| Bankers | Lloyds Bank |
Trustee Report
Our Aims and Objectives
ZOF strives to empower Zimbabwe’s next generation of entrepreneurs by funding digital technology education. We also arrange mentorship and career guidance for aspiring young entrepreneurs. We pair courses with laptops and educational aids which are gifted by corporate sponsors.
How our activities deliver public benefit
ZOF works with local partners to provide technology educational courses directly to youths from low-income backgrounds in Zimbabwe. Our aim is to create a positive feedback loop where the graduates of our courses will obtain the resources to impact the next generation.
The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on Public Benefit.
Who used and benefitted from our services?
In 2024, ZOF empowered 90 high-potential, low-income students across Zimbabwe through transformative education in coding, robotics, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, and career development.
Key Milestones
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90 students funded for foundational and advanced training
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25 students progressed to follow-on courses
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6 students from the 2023 cohort placed into internships
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First all-girls career coaching workshop conducted
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In-house assessments launched to track student progress and identify top talent
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Hosted a national webinar on Innovations in Digital Payments in Zimbabwe
Coding & Robotics
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50 students (60% girls, ages 14–18) trained in coding and robotics in Epworth
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60% were first-time laptop users
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25 top performers advanced to an intensive robotics course
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Students built functional robots, gaining skills in sensors, logic, and teamwork
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Career readiness sessions led by Joy Mahobele resulted in professional CVs and greater confidence
Digital Marketing Training
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21 students (62% women, ages 18–35) completed an 8-week practical training in SEO, social media, and email marketing
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Delivered in partnership with Afrodigital and Miracle Missions Vimba
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Focused on employability in Zimbabwe’s growing digital economy
Girls' Career Coaching Workshop
- 13 teenage girls from a children’s home attended a 3-day workshop on entrepreneurship, goal setting, and workplace etiquette
Internship Opportunities
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6 top students from 2023 placed in internships with partners like The Maker Club
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Internships provided critical real-world exposure and professional development
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ZOF aims to expand internship placements for 2024’s top students
Financial Review and Governance
Principal Funding Sources
ZOF funds its activities from individual and corporate donors, mainly in the UK.
Management Committee
Members of the Management Committee are the Trustees of the charity.
Affiliated Party
ZOF Africa, a nonprofit organization under Section 501 (c ) (3) in the United states.
Balance Sheet as of 31 December 2023
| Fixed Assets Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand Net Current Assets Net Assets Unrestricted Funds |
2023 £ - 2,619 2,619 2,619 2,619 |
2023 £ - 3,215 3,215 3,215 |
|---|---|---|
3,215 |
ZOF Policy for minimum Reserves
ZOF is required to hold a minimum reserve of £500 to cover any incidental costs.
Trustee selection method
Trustee selection is based on Charity Commission rules and the Charity’s constitutional document, following a due diligence of the new trustee.
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on Behalf of the Charity’s Trustees
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Georgina Fleming
Chair
Date : 09 October 2025
| ZOF Africa | ZOF Africa | CharityNo | 1196885 | 1196885 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CompanyNo | CE027420 | ||||
| Annual accounts for theperiod | |||||
| Period start date | 01/01/2024 | To | Period end date |
31/12/2024 |
Section A Statement of financial activities (including summary income and expenditure account)
| Guidance Note S01 S02 S03 S04 S05 S06 S07 Expenditure (Notes 6) Expenditure on: S08 S09 S10 S11 S12 S13 Tax payable S14 S15 Net gains/(losses) on investments S16 S17 Extraordinary items S18 S19 S20 Other gains/(losses) S21 S22 Reconciliation of funds: S23 S24 Raising funds Separate material item of income Other Other Income and endowments from: Investments Total funds carried forward Total Net income/(expenditure) after tax before investment gains/(losses) Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds Other trading activities Charitable activities Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use Charitable activities Separate material expense item Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Other recognised gains/(losses): Net income/(expenditure) before tax for the reporting period Total Recommended categories by activity Donations and legacies Income (Note 3) |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 |
Total funds Prior year funds £ £ F04 F05 |
Total funds Prior year funds £ £ F04 F05 |
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| 6,412 | - | 6,412 | 9,376 | ||
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| 6,412 | - | - | 6,412 | 9,376 | |
| 173 | - | 173 | 1,653 | ||
| 6,832 | - | - | 6,832 | 11,471 | |
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| 7,005 | - | - | 7,005 | 13,124 | |
| 593 - |
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3,748 - |
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| 593 - |
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3,748 - |
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| 593 - |
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3,748 - |
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| 593 - |
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3,748 - |
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| 3,211 | - | - | 3,211 | 6,959 | |
| 2,618 | - | - | 2,618 | 3,211 |
ZOF Africa Charity No 1196885 Company No CE027420
Section B Balance sheet
| Guidance Note Fixed assets Intangible assets (Note 15) B01 Tangible assets (Note 14) B02 Heritage assets (Note 16) B03 Investments (Note 17) B04 Total fixed assets B05 Current assets Stocks (Note 18) B06 Debtors (Note 19) B07 Investments (Note 17.4) B08 Cash at bank and in hand (Note 24) B09 Total current assets B10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (Note 20) B11 Net current assets/(liabilities) B12 Total assets less current liabilities B13 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year (Note 20) B14 Provisions for liabilities B15 Total net assets or liabilities B16 Funds of the Charity Endowment funds (Note 27) B17 Restricted income funds (Note 27) B18 Unrestricted funds B19 Revaluation reserve B20 Fair value reserve B21 Total funds B22 |
Unrestricted funds £ F01 |
Restricted income funds £ F02 |
Endowment funds Total this year £ £ F03 F04 |
Endowment funds Total this year £ £ F03 F04 |
Total last year £ F05 |
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| - | - | - | - | - | |
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| - | - | - | - | - | |
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| ~~2,619~~ | ~~-~~ | ~~2,619~~ | 3,216 | ||
| ~~2,619~~ | ~~-~~ | ~~-~~ | ~~2,619~~ | 3,216 | |
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| ~~2,619~~ | ~~-~~ | ~~-~~ | ~~2,619~~ | 3,216 | |
| ~~2,619~~ | ~~-~~ | ~~-~~ | ~~2,619~~ | 3,216 | |
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| 2,619 | - | - | 2,619 | 3,216 | |
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| - | - | ||||
| 2,619 | - | 2,619 | 3,216 | ||
| - | |||||
| 2,619 | - | - | 2,619 | 3,216 |
The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.
Signed by one or two trustees/directors on behalf of all the trustees/directors
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Date of
Print Name approval
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Alon Caspi
15/10/2025
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15/10/2025
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| Signature of director authenticating accounts being sent to Companies House |
Signature | Date dd/mm/yyyy |
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| 15/10/2025 | ||
| Alon Caspi | Print name | |
CC17a (Excel)
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