2023-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 3[RD] MARCH 2022 To 31[st] March 2023

Charity name: YERE DZIKAN

Charity registration number: 1198123

Objectives and Activities

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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 To act as a resource for young people in
the charity as set out in its particular girls living in countries on the
governing document
African continent by providing support and
assistance as a means of:
(a) advancing in life and helping young
people by developing their skills,
capacities and capabilities to enable them
to participate in society as independent,
mature and responsible individuals;
(b) advancing education;
(c) relieving unemployment
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Our support is delivered as a mentoring
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activities in relation to those and coaching programme, delivered over
purposes for the public
9-12 months for a cohort of girls in each of
benefit, in particular, the
the schools we work with. This is currently
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts. two senior high schools in the capital city
of Ghana, Accra.
The programme is designed to provided
information and support the development
of career focused skills and attributes in
order that the girls can make the best
further education and career choices to
become productive citizens.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 Yes, the trustees have had regard to the
whether the trustees have guidance on public benefit. Details are set
had regard to the guidance
out in the section of the report covering
issued by the Charity
our activities
Commission on public
benefit
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The charity does not make direct grants
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
There are currently no investments made
Para 1.38 by the charity
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Volunteers are central to the provision of
Para 1.38 our activity and have made a significant
Contribution made by
contribution to the charity in the period.
volunteers
The founders (trustees) have volunteered
their time to plan, develop and deliver the
programme in this first year of operation.
Other
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Achievements and Performance

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Achievements and Performance	Achievements and Performance	Achievements and Performance
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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	This report covers the first period of registration for Yere Dzikan (London) (1198123) a Charitable Incorporated Organisation first registered on 3rd March 2022. This report is prepared to 31st March 2023. The charity’s main activities are delivered in Ghana, West Africa and in this first year focused on a mentoring programme for girls in two senior high schools in the capital Accra. Delivery has taken place via face to face, telephone and digital channels at O’Riley and Labonne Senior High schools in conjunction with our partner organisation, Yere Dzikan LBG which is incorporated in Accra. A memorandum of understanding is in place which sets out the terms of this arrangement. Overview of activities Ten girls were initially selected for one-to-one sessions with the mentors. Following a launch event attended by parents, fellow pupils and the mentors the programme ran over nine months culminating in a graduation event in January 2023 at Labonne high school. Yere Dzikan mentors worked with the consent of parents and head teachers who also appointed

coordinators in each school to act as liaison between the girls and the charity. In addition to making sure the girls were provided with a physical space to take part in the sessions, the coordinators were also custodians of the mobile phones purchased by our sister organisation to facilitate contact with the London based mentors. The charity’s work this year has also seen the delivery of two careers days, run for the benefit of the wider school. During each event the young people heard from professionals about their career journey and were given advice on choices and options. The events also included support from an educational psychologist who talked about some of the challenges faced in senior high school such as self-esteem, peer pressure and avoiding early pregnancy. Outcomes All ten girls completed the first programme. A summary of their evaluation showed that they had been proud to be selected and had enjoyed the programme. Feedback from the head teachers and school coordinators has provided evidence of a wider public benefit. They have emphasised the changes observed in the young women directly and also the knock-on effect on their friends and the girls who took part in the school wide events. Increased focus and confidence were consistently highlighted.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	Trustees are satisfied that we have met our initial objectives – to recruit two schools to work with and to set up and run the programme with the programme with the first cohort of girls.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	See above - In our first year the focus has been on developing and delivering our programme. The cost of delivering the graduation was met by funds raised and goods in kind raised by our sister organisation in Accra. Moving forward a fundraising plan is being developed for Yere Dzikan(London).
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	N/A

Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	There are currently no reserves held
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	In this first year the founders have focused on delivering the programme.
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	There are no concerns

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Our sister organisation in Accra with whom we work under an MOU has raised a small amount of funds and received gifts in kind such as refreshments for events, to support the programme – this is reported by them under the requirements of In Ghana. No funds have been transferred to the UK.
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	No major risks have been identified at present.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Foundation Model Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	The charity is a 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	The current trustees are the founders of the organisation and hold office for an initial period of three years. Selection methods are by recommendation and interview. Trustees may appoint new members by majority vote.

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Induction for trustees involves training to
familiarise them with the Yere Dzikan
Policies and procedures programme and with the safeguarding policy
adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 in place.
training of trustees
The charities affairs are run by the Trustees
via regular, bi-monthly meetings in
The charity’s organisational conjunction with our sister organisation Yere
structure and any wider Para 1.51 Dzikan LBG
network with which the
charity works
There is an MOU with Yere Dzikan LBG which
is incorporated as a company limited by
Relationship with any related Para 1.51 guarantee in Accra, Ghana under registration
parties no: CG177100421
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Induction for trustees involves training to familiarise them with the Yere Dzikan programme and with the safeguarding policy in place.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The charities affairs are run by the Trustees via regular, bi-monthly meetings in conjunction with our sister organisation Yere Dzikan LBG
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	There is an MOU with Yere Dzikan LBG which is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee in Accra, Ghana under registration no: CG177100421
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Reference and Administrative details

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Charity name Yere Dzikan (London)
Other name the charity uses Yere Dzikan
Registered charity number 1198123
Charity’s principal address C/O Hansons And Associates, 23 Anerley Town Hall, Anerley
Business Centre, Anerley Road, London SE20 8BD
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
Joyce Ayesha Chair
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Owusu-Barnaby
2 Erica Nketiah Treasurer July 2022
Irene Brew-
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Riverson
Emma Brew- Secretary
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Riverson
5 Rachel Townsend
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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
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity N/A

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

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

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) Full name(s) Joyce Ayesha Owusu-Barnaby Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair Date 8th May 2024