## **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|
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Other
## **Financial Review**
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|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.|
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## **Structure, Governance and Management**
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trusts:|||
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|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.|
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|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
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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