2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees Annual Report

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ members of

[Kulira]

On accounts for the year 31[st] March 2024 ended Trustees Jarah Koomson Tosin Taylor Alexnadra Cubitt

Charity no 1199340

The charity is governed by the CIO Foundation Constitution and considered to be a Trust with the Trustees all appointed by Jarah Koomson.

Summary of the objectives of the charity as set out in its governing document

The objects of the CIO are to advance the education, the relief of poverty; and the promotion of good health of children and young people in Uganda, and such other poverty affected countries as the CIO may deem appropriate in future, in particular but not exclusively by providing:

(1) teaching in schools, educational resources, outreach teaching programmes in communities;

(2) accommodation and multi-use centres to serve as places of education, community support and healthcare;

(3) social, well being and sustainable resources;

(4) Financial and material assistance by making grants to individuals and organisations to achieve the above.

Education Purpose : Kulira aims to facilitate the educational needs by giving access to resources and materials that enables a consistent avenue of learning for the public benefit of young people in Uganda including their local communities. This includes but is not limited to; providing individuals with grants to pay for school fees and assisting with salary costs of teachers where needed.

Health: Kulira aims to act as a financial conduit between deprived young people in Uganda and medical services by providing financial assistance for urgent care.

Kulira also aims to provide playgrounds for young people in deprived areas in Uganda.

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Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

During this reporting period, Kulira has achieved significant milestones in its mission to support orphanages and communities in Uganda. Key accomplishments include:

1. Fundraising Initiatives Kulira organised several successful fundraising events to provide vital support for the two partner orphanages. The funds were allocated for critical healthcare provisions, essential supplies including food and clean water and to support the farming of food.

2. Paint and Sip Events Proceeds from a paint-and-sip event held in the UK funded a community art day for children from the orphanages and the local community in Uganda. The event included painting sessions, refreshments, and dance activities, providing joy and creative expression for the participants.

3. Environmental Partnership In early 2024, Kulira was recognised as an Environmental Programme Partner by the 1% for the Planet organization. This partnership allows businesses to contribute 1% of their profits to Kulira, supporting initiatives such as launching a chapati business and expanding agricultural land to grow food in Uganda.

4. Supporter Contributions A dedicated supporter requested donations to Kulira in lieu of birthday gifts in March 2024, resulting in essential items and treats being provided to children in the orphanages.

5. Sponsorship and Education Kulira’s marketing efforts during this period sustained sponsorship for children’s secondary education. This programme continues to be a success, providing life-changing opportunities for the students.

6. Monitoring and Accountability Kulira maintains consistent communication with its Ugandan partners, ensuring transparency and proper utilisation of funds. Regular updates and evidence are provided by the supported communities. Trustees also convene frequently to oversee resource allocation and evaluate outcomes.

Charity’s policy on reserves

Declaration

These achievements reflect Kulira’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable children and fostering sustainable development within the communities it serves.

Kulira aims to maintain reserves at a level equivalent to 3 months of operating expenditure. This level will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains appropriate given the charity’s size, scope, and financial circumstances.

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

Signed in behalf of the charity trustees

J Koomson 30 January 2025

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Kulira Charity No: 1199340 Annual accounts for the period to 31st March 2024

Charity No:

Kulira

Annual accounts for the period to 31st March 2024

Section A Statement of financial activities	Section A Statement of financial activities	Section A Statement of financial activities
Recommended categories by activity Details of own analysis Note Unrestricted funds £ Incoming resources (Note 3) F01 - S0 10,788 S06 10,788 Resources expended (Notes 4-8) Costs of Generating Funds S07 1,291 Charitable activities S10 9,005 Governance costs S1 141 S13 10,437 S19 351 S20 1,166 S2 1,517 Total resources expended Total incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds Costs of generating voluntary income Voluntary income Total funds carried forward Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds	31-Mar-24 £ F04 - 10,788 10,788 1,291 9,005 141 10,437 351 1,166 1,517	31-Mar-23 £ F05 - 8,592 8,592 21 7,660 45 7,726 866 300 1,166

1199340

Charity No:

Kulira

Annual accounts for the period to 31st March 2024

Section B Balance sheet

Unrestricted funds 31-Mar-24 £ £ Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 1,517 1,517 Total current assets 1,517 1,517 Net assets 1,517 1,517 Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds 1,517 1,517 Total funds 1,517 1,517 Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees J Koomson A Cubitt Tosin Taylor Signature	Unrestricted funds £	31-Mar-24 £	31-Mar-23 £
	1,517 1,517 1,517 1,517 1,517	1,517 1,517 1,517 1,517 1,517	1,166 1,166 1,166 1,166 1,166
			Date of approval

1199340

Charity No:

Annual accounts for the period to 31st March 2024

Kulira

Section C Notes to the accounts

Note 1 Basis of preparation

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost under Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005) and with Accounting Standards and with the Charities Act.

Note 2 Accounting policies

2.1 Incoming Resources

Recognition of These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity incoming resources becomes entitled to the resources. Grants and donations Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is Volunteer help described in the trustees’ annual report.

2.2 Expenditure and Liabilities

Governance costs

Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.

Note 3 Analysis of incoming resources

			31-Mar-24 31-Mar-23
	Analysis		£ £
Voluntary income	Donations		10,788 8,592
		Total	10,788 8,592
Note 4 Analysis	of resources expended
	Analysis		31-Mar-24 31-Mar-23 £ £
Costs of generating	Website Costs		119 21
voluntary income	Administration Costs		1,172 -
		Total	1,291 21
Governance costs	Bank Charges		141 45
		Total	141 45
	School Fees		31-Mar-24 31-Mar-23 2,014 2,145
Charitable activities	Rental Costs Food Costs		1,908 1,983 1,058 1,061
	Other Costs		4,025 2,471
		Total	9,005 7,660

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ members of[Kulira ]

On accounts for the year ended	31stMarch 2024 Charity no (if any) 1199340

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2023.

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect the accounts did comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:
		04 Feb 2025
	M Nitz
	ICAEW
	75 Bluehouse Lane
	Oxted
	RH8 0AP

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Trustees Annual Report

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ members of[Kulira ]

On accounts for the year 31[st] March 2024 Charity no 1199340 ended Trustees Jarah Koomson Tosin Taylor Alexnadra Cubitt

The charity is governed by the CIO Foundation Constitution and considered to be a Trust with the Trustees all appointed by Jarah Koomson.

Summary of the objectives of the charity as set out in its governing document

The objects of the CIO are to advance the education, the relief of poverty; and the promotion of good health of children and young people in Uganda, and such other poverty affected countries as the CIO may deem appropriate in future, in particular but not exclusively by providing:

(1) teaching in schools, educational resources, outreach teaching programmes in communities;

(2) accommodation and multi-use centres to serve as places of education, community support and healthcare;

(3) social, well being and sustainable resources;

(4) Financial and material assistance by making grants to individuals and organisations to achieve the above.

Education Purpose : Kulira aims to facilitate the educational needs by giving access to resources and materials that enables a consistent avenue of learning for the public benefit of young people in Uganda including their local communities. This includes but is not limited to; providing individuals with grants to pay for school fees and assisting with salary costs of teachers where needed.

Health: Kulira aims to act as a financial conduit between deprived young people in Uganda and medical services by providing financial assistance for urgent care.

Kulira also aims to provide playgrounds for young people in deprived areas in Uganda.

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Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

During this reporting period, Kulira has achieved significant milestones in its mission to support orphanages and communities in Uganda. Key accomplishments include:

1. Fundraising Initiatives

Kulira organised several successful fundraising events to provide vital support for the two partner orphanages. The funds were allocated for critical healthcare provisions, essential supplies including food and clean water and to support the farming of food.

1. Paint and Sip Events Proceeds from a paint-and-sip event held in the UK funded a community art day for children from the orphanages and the local community in Uganda. The event included painting sessions, refreshments, and dance activities, providing joy and creative expression for the participants.

2. Environmental Partnership

In early 2024, Kulira was recognised as an Environmental Programme Partner by the 1% for the Planet organization. This partnership allows businesses to contribute 1% of their profits to Kulira, supporting initiatives such as launching a chapati business and expanding agricultural land to grow food in Uganda.

1. Supporter Contributions

A dedicated supporter requested donations to Kulira in lieu of birthday gifts in March 2024, resulting in essential items and treats being provided to children in the orphanages.

1. Sponsorship and Education

2. Kulira’s marketing efforts during this period sustained sponsorship for children’s secondary education. This programme continues to be a success, providing life-changing opportunities for the students.

3. Monitoring and Accountability

4. Kulira maintains consistent communication with its Ugandan partners, ensuring transparency and proper utilisation of funds. Regular updates and evidence are provided by the supported communities. Trustees also convene frequently to oversee resource allocation and evaluate outcomes.

Charity’s policy on reserves

Declaration

These achievements reflect Kulira’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable children and fostering sustainable development within the communities it serves.

Kulira aims to maintain reserves at a level equivalent to 3 months of operating expenditure. This level will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains appropriate given the charity’s size, scope, and financial circumstances.

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

Signed in behalf of the charity trustees

J Koomson 30 January 2025

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