2024-03-31-accounts - Christian Hope Uganda (UK)

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01.04.23 Period start date To 31.03.2024 Period end date

Charity name: Christian Hope Uganda (UK)

Charity registration number: 1196904

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	Christian Hope Uganda (UK) primarily supports the provision of quality Christian education to children in south-west Uganda, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. By doing so, we aim to relieve the poverty experienced by many in this part of the world, to promote the education of children to enhance their life prospects and enrich their communities, and to advance the Christian faith to give them a solid foundation for life and hope for the future.
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 raises awareness of the needs in Uganda and encourages prayer and financial support from individuals and churches in the United Kingdom. The funds are used by our partner organisation in Uganda, Christian Future Hope Uganda, to provide for such things as teachers’ salaries, school meals, equipment, buildings, seed-funding for income-generating projects, support for individuals and families and training.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and are fully confident we fulfil its requirements. We currently support the education of about 700 children in Uganda as well as providing support for individuals and families in that country. All funds raised from the general public are used for these purposes, with all administrative costs for the charity being met by the trustees.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	We have a Grant-Making Policy which can be found on our website.


Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	n/a
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	The organisation does not employ any staff to fulfil its aims and so is entirely dependent upon the contribution of volunteers, both trustees and others, to do so.
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	The charity has continued to provide the salaries for the majority of the staff at the two schools, as well as support for the provision of meals for both staff and pupils. We have also provided funds for an administrative role and office. The principal capital projects over the last 12 months involved the provision of water at both schools – a deep borehole at Kakagate and a well at Kyehimba. These have both provided a good source of water. Thirty additional desks were provided at Kyehimba as well as jumpers for all the pupils. At Kakagate, uniforms were provided for all pupils. A motorbike was also provided for the Director of Kakagate School, both to provide a means of transport for him and also to support him and the children he has taken into his care. Progress was made in the provision of safeguarding policies and procedures for both schools. The trustees of the charity also studied a course, “Helping without Hurting”, on how to empower those we seek to help as we provide support. During the period of this report, we very sadly lost one of our founding trustees, Marion Dutton, who passed on in October. Funds in her memory were raised to build three new classrooms at Kakagate school, which was to be implemented at the start of the next financial year. The provision of water at both schools has significantly benefited the schools in terms of having reliable water supplies for their own use as well as helping their local

communities It has also helped reduce costs for the schools. Morale at the schools was significantly enhanced by the provision of the uniforms and jumpers.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	These achievements very much fulfilled the aims of the charity in terms of the relief of poverty and the advancement of education and the Christian faith. As we saw on a recent visit to the schools though, there is still much to be done.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	We have continued to benefit from a very loyal group of regular supporters as well as from a gradually increasing number of one- off gifts, allowing for the expansion of our capital projects.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	(We have no investments.)
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	In summary, we have £15,560 cash funds in the bank at 31.03.2024. Of this amount, approximately £4,000 is designated for the completion of the water project at Kakagate School, £6,000 is designated for the new classrooms to be built at Kakagate and £2,000 is held in our reserve account. The balance of the funds will be used towards the building of the new classrooms as well as other projects identified in the coming months. We have been able to continue to meet all our regular funding commitments in terms of salary, admin and food support, as well as fully fund the capital projects selected over the last 12 months.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Our reserves policy can be found on our website. In summary, as we have no legal obligations to provide services and as the demands on our funding always exceed the funds available, we have decided to keep approximately one month’s regular funding in reserve. We are fortunate that our supporters are both generous and quick to respond to needs and so we are confident that we can raise emergency essential funding if the occasion arises.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£2000
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 do not have any current concerns or are aware that there are any known uncertainties about this.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Our principal source of funds for the ongoing projects we support is the regular giving by individuals and churches. We also benefit from one-off gifts particularly in response to a particular need that has arisen or a development project that is being undertaken. Gift Aid also enhances our income. We are currently looking into raising further funds through applications to grant-making bodies.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	n/a


A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The principal risks that we face are: - a lack of personnel to run the charity, especially as the current trustees grow older - the loss of some of our long-term supporters due to their advancing age - a change in the willingness of the government in Uganda to allow support from abroad. We are currently working on a strategy to promote the work in order to broaden our support base both in terms of financial support and people involved. We are also working on funding projects to enable the schools to become more self-sufficient and less dependent upon overseas aid.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Governing document for a Foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	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	The trustees are appointed by the current trustees for fixed times as specified in the charity’s governing document.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Suitable candidates to become trustees are identified and approached by the current trustees. As well as being fully informed of the charity’s work, they are directed to the Charity Commission’s website for information on the role and responsibilities of trustees. An enhanced DBS check is required of all potential trustees. Formal policy and procedures for the induction of trustees is to be developed.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	As a Foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation, the charity is trustee led and managed.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	Christian Hope Uganda (UK) raises funds which are then utilised by our partner NGO in Uganda, Christian Future Hope Uganda, which oversees and implements the work in the schools. A full report accounting for the use of all the funds sent is required by us each month.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Christian Hope Uganda (UK)
Other name the charity uses	n/a
Registered charity number	1196904

Charity’s principal address	18 The Oval
	Llandudno
	Conwy
	LL30 2BU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
Ida Marion Dutton		01.04.23 – 03.10.23	CHU(UK)Trustees
Peter William Dutton			“
Dr.Peter John Bradshaw Frith			“
James Yates Mason	Chair		“
Denise Picton	Secretary		“
Nigel John Whitaker	Treasurer		“

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name n/a

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
n/a

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

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser	Name Address	Name Address
Safeguar ding	Thirtyone:eight	PO Box 133, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7UQ.

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

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Denise Picton Full name(s) James Yates Mason Position (eg Secretary, Chair Secretary Chair, etc)

Date

16.09.24

CHRISTIAN HOPE UGAIIDA (UK) - 1196904: Recelpts and Payment• Accounts for114123 to 3113124 LAST NEf YEAR RECEIPTS PAYMEN UnYg8tiict•d and Designated Receipts Donats'ons during this year Grants Gift Aid Received Interest ineomè Management Expenses (Note 2) Unrestrlcted and Designated Payments CFHU". General Schools SupF¢rt CFHU.. Cxher Dona1K9 Women's Inthalive PK Pro1ts Water Suppty Safeguardirrtj Te¥hing suples Kakagate ClassTC)ms Unifomis 49414 38661 521 299 800 11886 300 1000 5493 2393 13431 35 700 Sundry CHUIUK) Bank Charges CHUIUK) LegaUProflAdmn Olhr 442 329 Tolal Unmtrl¢tsd RK•lpts Rostrfctgd Rgcoipts Total Restrict•d Roc•lpts 63580 Total Unrnstrictod Payrn•nts 62124 1456 14104 TOTAL RECEIPTS 63580 TOTAL PAYMENTS 62124 1456 14104 Tran5fern Between Funds UnrestrLCte(l Fun Resthcted Fund Inamel C39h Funds Last Ye8r End Cash Funds This Year End 14104 15560 TES TO THE ACCOUNTS Note 1.. The Charity has no assets othèr Ihan cash at b•nk 8ThJ had no Ikabilths at the year end Note 2". Managemeftt expenses, IGding all VI18 to Uganda by trusiees. were bome emirety by the trustee$ in accordance with the charills financial policy Note 3.. All donalions made overseas were in the f(wm ol grarrts to chrisb.an Future Hope Uganeja (CFHU) lch is a NGO (Non Govemmental Organisationl and transmrtted onwards to FK and Wl if so designated Note 4.. The reference to Women's Iniliakn've means that grants made for the SUPPfXt of vuln8rablÈ and abused women by the Community Support group registere(l in the localty under that name Note 5.. The reference to PK Ministrie$ means that grants we made for the VOcatnal, 5pirthal and wral support of children by the Ugdan Organisaln kn* as PK Ministries (Pa¢he. Kids Ministnesl Confirmed as an accurate record by tht Trtssurer and one othw trustee on behalf of all the trustees Name Trtle Date Df Approval 81 Whrt3ker Treasurer CW0812024 Peter Outton Trustee 06108r2024

chrilaft H known 45 CHU (UK) I report to the trustees on my examination of theaccounts of Chrtsiian Hope Uganda, UK (the Charity) for the period ended 31 Marth 2024. ReSponslI1es basls of repwt As the tfustees of the charity. you are resp(s1b1È for thÈ prÈpatatian of the atcourtts in accordance the requirements of the Charities Art 2011 (the ACVI. l Teport in respect of rny exBrnination of the Chartty s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carryin8 lJUt my examinatson. I have foutmd all the applKable dirertion5 yven by the Charity Commission undef section 145(5)Ib) of the ACL Independent examlner's slatement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have tomt to my attention in connection with the exarninalion giving rne causeto believe that in any material respett.. l. accounts.ng records were not kept in respert of Ihe Charity as required by seciion 130 of the Act. or 2. the accounts do not a¢¢ord with those records: or 3. the attounts do not comply with the accountiF4 requirements conceming the fomi and content of counts set out in the chariti.es (Accounts and Reports) Regulatsons 21XJ8 other than any requirement that the accounts give a'true ar fairf leW which is not a rnatter considered as part of an independent èyamination. I have no concerns and have come across other mattu5 in connection with the examination to whKch attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable è proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Peter Wrieht St Johns Centre Stjohn street Mansfield NG18 IQH 15, Aust 2024