2024-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2023 to 31[st] March 2024

Charity name: YERE DZIKAN

Charity registration number: 1198123

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To act as a resource for young people in particular girls living in countries on the 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 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	Our support is delivered in two main ways. As a series of career journey focused guest speaker sessions and as a mentoring and coaching programme, delivered over 9-12 months. This is currently with three senior high schools in the capital city of Ghana, Accra. The programme is designed to provide 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 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Yes, the trustees have had regard to the guidance on public benefit. Details are set out in the section of the report covering our activities

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SORP reference The charity does not make direct grants Para 1.38 Policy on grant making

Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	There are currently no investments made by the charity
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Volunteers are central to the provision of our activity and have made a significant contribution to the charity in the period. The founders (trustees) have volunteered their time to plan, develop and deliver the programme. Additional volunteer mentees delivery of the programme. Guest speakers give their time without remuneration.
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	This report covers the period of registration for Yere Dzikan (London) (1198123) a Charitable Incorporated Organisation first registered on 3rd March 2023. This report is prepared to 31st March 2024. The charity’s main activities are delivered in Ghana, West Africa in the second year of operation we continued to deliver a mentoring programme for girls in two senior high schools in the capital Accra. In addition, a guest speaker programme has been established with another school to widen the reach of our support. We work in partnership with Yere Dzikan LBG which is incorporated in Accra, Ghana. A memorandum of understanding is in place which sets out the terms of this arrangement. Activities The majority of delivery has taken place face to face with mentors and guest speakers attending O’Riley and Labonne Senior High schools in conjunction with our partner organisation. In addition, the guest speaker programme has been extended to Accra Wesley Girls High School.

Additional volunteers have been recruited and Yere Dzikan mentors have continued to work with the consent of parents and in cooperation with head teachers. Coordinators in each school are key liaison between the girls and the charity. In addition to the mentoring programme being delivered to 6 girls in each school (an increase from 5 in our first year), there have been two career’s days to which the whole school are invited. Each mentee has also had the opportunity for a job shadowing based on her career interest. There has been ongoing involvement from an educational psychologist and an informational talk was provided to support girls with applications to higher education. Outcomes One girl did not complete the programme due to a change in her personal circumstances. The remainder graduated at an event in January 2024. Based on feedback from teachers and the pupils the development of confidence is a key outcome from the programme.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	Trustees are satisfied that we continue to meet our objectives to work with girls in senior high school. Our development has seen additional mentors come on board and allowed additional reach.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	Plans for fundraising have focused on work in London. Students at two universities (University of Westminster in London and University of Hertfordshire) have run events and activities to raise funds. In addition, work in partnership with Sureway Christian Centre in South London has seen the inauguration of an annual sponsored walk.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	N/A
Other		N/A

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	We hold a positive balance on cash account at the bank.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held	Para 1.22	Reserves are held to ensure we have the ability to meet increases in any fixed costs and professional fees
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£1000
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	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 also raised funds and received gifts in kind such as refreshments for events, to support the programme – this is reported by them under the requirements 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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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
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname	Yere Dzikan(London)
Other name the charityuses	Yere Dzikan
Registered charitynumber	1198123
Charity’s principal address	C/O Hansons and Associates, 23 Anerley Town Hall, Anerley Business Centre, Anerley Road, London SE20 8BD

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
	Joyce Ayesha Owusu- Barnaby	Chair
	Erica Nketiah	Treasurer
	Irene Brew-Riverson
	Emma Brew-Riverson	Secretary
	Rachel Townsend

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 wholeyear
N/A

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

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)
Type of adviser Name Address
Accountant	Alfred Hanson	Hansons and Associates, 23 Anerley Town Hall, Anerley Business Centre, Anerley Road, London SE20 8BD
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Joyce Ayesha Owusu-Barnaby	Erica Nketiah
	Chair	Treasurer
	8thJune 2025
	8thJune 2025

Yeredzikan Charity Profit And Loss Account

Income Donation Other Income Expenses Sundry Net profit	3,489 968 (1,000)	£ 4,457
		4,457 (1,000)
		3,457

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