CHARITY NAME Children First Kenya CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1200726 TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the period.. from l April 2024 to 31 March 2025
LPEEN TABLE OF CONTENT OBJEcfivES AND AcfiviTIES............................................................................................. Chlldren Flrst Kenya's m5sslon and dellvery model . Children First Kenya's activities and programmes.......................................................... Sponsoring . Supporting local partners . Funding social and care infrastructures and projects................................................ Creating economic opportunities.............................................. Supporting other relief interventions... Publlc benefit statement.......................... FINANCIAL REVIEW............. . ................ Fundraising and Income generatln8 actlvltles................................................................ Spending profile . Flnanclal posltlon.......................................................................................................... STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT... ............................... Charlty trustees............................. Governlng documents.............................. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS...................................................................... Charity name................................................................................................................ Reglstered charlty number............................................................................................ Charlty's prlnclpal address............................................................................................ DECLARATIONS... INDEPENDENTEXAMINER'S REPORTONTHEACCOUNrs....................................................... 10 APPENDIX....................................................................................................................... 13
OBJECTIVES AND AcfiviTIES Children First Kenya's mission and dellvery model At Children First Kenya, our top priority is to make education accessible to every child and fight for gender equality. We believe that this is pivotal to ending chlld marriage and practice of FGM, and in turn to building a fair and bright future for everyone. We partner with local organisations, communities and schools in Kenya to promote education and children's welfare. By doing so, we help protect children from abuse, especially girls at risk of FGM and forced m3rriage5. We work 'hands on, on each project we undertake, supporting the local needs and empowering communities. Working on the ground, we get to meet real people, understand their culture and learn about their daily struggles. We provide direct fLtnding and relief to beneficiaries and make grants to organlsations Icharities and voluntary bodies). Chlldren Flrst Kenya's actlvltles and programmes l. Sponsorlng Children First Kenya sponsors children of pastoral communities in Kenya, allowing them to attend school. We also ensure their welfare through nutritious meals and safeguarding against abuse such as forced marriage and FGM. We strongly believe this will have a profound impact on their future - opening up opportunities and providing exposure to experiences which they wouldn't otherwise get. Spon50ring a child ensures the continuity of learning without preventable disruptions, and involve.. School fees Boarding costs Uniforms School shopping Imattress, toiletries, etc.) Food13 meals per day, 7 days a weekl Ad-hoc costs, i.e. travel to and from home for school holidays, medical expenses 67 0000 Over the period, 67 children were supported through re8ular sponsorship. We provided further ad-hoc help with school fee payments.
LPREN 2. Supportlng local partners We work with local partners who provide support and relief to communities from which we operate. Thi5 can include school improvement, sanitary pads for girls or baby formula for the children's home or food relief in times of drought. We have run another series of anti-FGM meetings in local communities attended by girls, women and men, as well as the representatives of local authorities Ipolice, school admSnSstration. chlld protectlon officers, etc.). We supported Lokarkar Prlmary school wlth the repalr of dormitory roof, construction of a chicken shed and purchase of 20 chlckens, supplSes of sanltary pads, purchaslng uniforms and contributing towards cost of the food. At St Luke's Primary school, we have refurbished an existing structure to create a classroom, Includlng plasterlng, flttlng new windows, etc. We also supplied new desks with benches for nursery pupils, and started a school library Iwhich included supplying books and employin8 a member of staffl 3. Fundln£ soclal and Care Infrastructures and projects In parallel to sponsoring and supporting local community effort, we support on longer- termed project5 to increase our impact and positive outcomes for beneficiaries. The investment in physical and intangible community asset5 can include improving existing facilities and environment, building new assets or building capacity and economic resilience. Junlor secondary school constructlon update: Over the period, we have continued fundraising and construction of a new junior secondary school in East Pokot, Kenya. O O O The project is multi-phased with phase I comprising of the construction of a dormitory to accommodate 100 gir15 for boarding. Further phases will include classrooms, boys, dormitory, lab, library.
LPKEN The project has further environmental and economic impact as.. l. The construction involves compressed earth technique for brick production, making our project more sustainable and providing training opportunities for the community members. 2. It provides employment for the local workforce helpin8 Wlth unemployment issue within the community At the end of the perSod, we have erected the structured and roofed it, fitted doors and window frames, plastered the building, began works on the septic tank and biodigester. We also purchased supplies for pluming works, paint, tiles as well as washroom fittings. 4. Creatlng economlc opportunltles We leverage our work to generate economic opportunities for people Ilving in the community through direct employment on our projects, the development of practical and professional skills as well as volunteering and mentoring. Celestlne's case study: We have employed CelestSne Katamas, to work on the project and support with ensuring children under sponsorship have a single point of contact based withln the community, and to a551St with admlnlstrative task5, i.e. collating and updatlng records, running of library, etc.. Celestine is a single mother who, after finishing secondary school, was only able to get casual jobs in the local area. By joining the project, she has been able to learn new skills, bulld confidence and become more financially resilient. It also put her in a better position to flnd a lob In the future. We plan to employ a new person every 2-3 years to take on similar support role to continue to train, mentor and upskill local people to create ripple-effect benefit for the wider communltv. 5. Supporting other rellef Interventlons Due to the uncertain economic, social and environmental conditions where we operate, we have the flexibility to support or lead ad-hoc relief appeals. For example, over the previous
LPKEN periods, it has involved visiting the vulnerable and sick, buying and distributing food, 5ensitising the youth to the need to look after the elderly. Publ1¢ beneflt statement Over the period, Children First Kenya's trustees have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commi55ion and set out in the Charity's Constitution. Extract from Chlldren Flrst Kenya Constltutlon: "The objects of the CIO which are for the public benefit, are speciflcally restrlcted to the following.. the objects of the CIO are for the public benefit: al the prevention or relief of poverty, either generally or individually, of people living in Kenya by provlding grants and items and services to Individuals in need and/or charities or such other or8ani5ations working to prevent or relieve poverty: bl the advancement of educatlon Sn partlcular Ibut without limitation) by providing financial and other forms of support for children and young adults In Kenya,. cl the relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people residin8 permanently or temporarily in Kenya by provision of financial support; dl to relieve the needs of women, particularly, but not exclusively, those who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing, gender-based violence and female genital mutilation in Kenya, by the provision of grants and items directed at improving their conditions of life. FINANCIAL REVIEW Fundraising and income generating activities Over the period, Children First Kenya has: Fundraised £21,340 through outreach events and campaigns
LPKEN Received £17,185 in donations Information about Chlldren Flrst Kenya'5 fundraising practice: Our fundraising activities focus mainly on speaking at events (schools, soclal events, churches), fundraising via social media li.e. Facebook fundraisersl, workplace events and word of mouth. Over the period, we dellvered and took part in 12 fundraising events across England and Wales. We returned to places we visited previously (London, Bristol, Laxton Hall) but also widened the audience by reaching out to new locatlons, l.e. Swansea, Rugby, Trowbridge. The aim of those events, in addition to raisin8 funds for ongoing and new projects, Is,. l. Provide first-hand informatSon about the everyday hardship faced by the Pokot community 2. Sensitise the audience to the Issue of FGM which is still prevalent in many reglons 3. Find new sponsors so more children can access education These events are very well received in all locations we have vlslted so far. The amounts raised at those events ranged between £700 to £2300. Spending proflle Over the period, Children First Kenya ha5 spent the charity funds across different work streams and cost centres including.. Sponsoring costs.. £12,495 Relief activities costs.. £3,323 Project5 Costs Idormitory and anti-FGM campaign).. £12,999 Income generation costs.. £861 Admin cost5.' £1,242 Financial posltlon Over the period, Children First Kenya has.. Received a total income ot £38,525 Spent a total of £30,920 A reserve of £7,605 in their account at the end of the period
A detailed breakdown of the income and spending of the charity over the period can be found in the Annual Account document and in the Independent examiner's report on the accounts from page 11 of this report. No fund is held as custodian trustees on behalf of others. Children First Kenya allow5 for reserve to be held from one period to the other. The reserve can be held due to the phasing of payments for long-term projects or to maintain healthy levels of cash to provide relief funding or meet emergency spending. Note.. A revised Account Report for the period f rom l April 2023 to 31 March 2024 has been added in Appendix. Due to a formula error, the Net of receipts/(paymentsJ and Cush funds this yeor end reported were inaccurate. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Children First Kenya is constituted as a Foundation Charitable Incorporated Or8anisations (Foundation - CIO) registered on 18 October 2022. Charity trustees Children First Kenya is led by three trustees. They were appointed by a resolution passed at a meeting of the Charity Trustees as provided by the charity's Constltution. Current trustees Name Role Date of appointment Other trusteeship Liliana Vandyk Trustee Manager l January 2022 None on record Cecile-Agathe Bouchet Trustee l January 2022 None on record Karolina Uniejewska Trustee 15 June 2024 None on record
LPREN Trustee history Name Role Date of appointment End of appointment Giovanni Bandi Trustee l January 2022 15 June 2024 Simon Ronald Trustee l January 2022 IS June 2024 As of 16 June 2024, Giovanni Bandi and Simon Ronald have stepped down from their role as trustees due to work commitments taking precedence over their role as trustees. Governing documents Children First Kenya's is governed by a Foundation CIO Constitution that is available for consultation upon request. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Charlty name Children First Kenya Registered charlty number 1200726 Charltvs principal address Flat 7, 3 Cottage Road London N7 8TP United Kingdom
LPKEN DECLARATIONS The trustees declare that they have approved the tru5tees' report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's tru5tees'. Signaturel51 Full na slsl LILIAF]I Position Date 1218/L
LPKEN INDEPENDEivfEXAMINER'S REPORTONTHE AccouKrs Report to the trustees/members of Children First Kenya On account5 for the year ended 31st March 2025 Set out on pages 13 and 14 Responsibillties and basls of report I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025. As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 20111"the Act'l. I report in respect of my examlnation of the Trust'5 accounts carried out under 5145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under s1451Sllbl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I conflrm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date.. s/, J/ Name: BARBARA WOZNICZKA-ELENDA Relevant professional qualificationlsl or body lif anyl: Address.. 54 PIPER WAY, ILFORD, IGI 4DB io
LPREN Section A Receipts an(J payment5 Unrestricted funds to the nearo$t£ Restrlcied luTrd5 to the noarest £ Endowment fundsto the nearèst £ Total fundsto the neares1 £ Last yeai lunds lolhe nearest £ Al Recelpt5 Re ular donatlons £ 10,360.00 É 10,360.00 £ 7,280.00 Ad-hoc donations £ 6,825.00 £ 6,825,00 £4,461.00 lundralslng events £ 21,340.00 £ 21,340.00 £ 18,728.00 Sub-total E 38,525.00 £ 38,525.00 30,469.00 A2 Asset and Investment sales. Total recelpts É 38,525.00 £ 38,525.00 £ 30,469.00 A3 Payments DormS10ry £ 12.419.00 £ 12,419,00 É 30,711.00 Llvellhood support £ 3,323.00 £ 3,323.00 £ 2,795.00 Income generatlon School lees & supplles £ 861.00 £ 861.00 É i,ioo.00 £ 12,495.00 £ 12,495.00 £ 7,679.00 FGM Campal £ 580.00 £ 580.00 £ 1,967.00 AdminlTravel £ 1,242.00 £ 1,242.00 É 934.00 Sub.lotal £ 30,920.00 £ 30,920.00 £ 45,186.00 A4A$$•t &lnvestment purchases, etc. Tot81 payments 30.920.00 È 30,920.00 É 45,186.00 Net of recelptsllpaymentsl £ 7,605.00 £ 7,605.00 2114,717.001 ASTransfers Between Funds li
CHILPKEN A6 Cash funds last yearend £ 3,744.00 £ 3,744.00 Cash funds thlsyear end 2 7,101.00 £ 7,101.00 £ 3.744.00 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unreslrlcted funds to the nearest Restrlcted funds to the nearest Endowment funds to the nearest £ Categories Detalls Bl Cash funds Cash at Bank £ 7,101.00 Total cash funds £ 7,101.00 B2 Other monetary assets £ 2,646.00 £ 2,646.00 Fund to whlch asset belongs Cost loptlonall Current value loptlonall B3 Investment assels Fund to whlch asset belongs Cosl loptional} Current value loptlonall B4 Assets retalned for the charlty's own use Fund towhich Ilablllty relates Amount due loptlonall When due loptionall B5 Llabllltles Signed lon behalf of all the trustee51 L VANDYK 12
LPREN APPENDIX Revised Account Report for the period from l April 2023 to 31 March 2024 Section A RetelP15 payments Restrlcted funds tothe nearest Unrestrlcied funds tothe nearest Endowmenl funds to the nearesi Total lunds iothe nearest Last year to the nearesi Al Re¢eSpts Re ular donatlons E 7,280.00 £ 7,280.00 Ad-hoc donatlons £ 4,461.00 £ 4,461.00 lundralslng events É 18,728.00 É 18,728.00 Sub-total É 30,469.00 É 30,469.00 A2Assei and Investment sale3. etc. Total re¢olpt$ £ 30,469.00 £ 30,469.00 A3 Pa ments Dormitory £ 30,711.00 É 30,711.00 Llvelihood 5UPPOrt £ 2,795.00 £ 2,795.00 Income eneration £ i,ioo.00 £ i,ioo.00 Schoollees & supplies £7,679.00 E 7,679.00 FGM Cam £ 1.967.00 £ 1,967.00 AdminlTravel £934.00 £ 934.00 Sub-total £ 45,186.00 £ 45,186.00 A4Assèt and Investment purchases, etc. 13
CHILPKEN Total payments £ 45.186.00 £ 45.186.00 Net ol recelptsllpaymentsl £114,717.00) £114,717.00) A5 Translers Between Funds A6 Cash lunds last year end £ 18,461.00 £ 18,461.00 Cash tunds thls year £ 3,744.00 £ 3,744.00 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted funds lo the nearest Restrlcted funds to the nearest Endowment tunds to the nearest £ Categorles Delalls Bl Cash funds Cash at Bank £ 3,744.00 Total cash funds £ 3,744.00 B2 Other monetary assels Fund to which asset belongs Current value loptionall Cost lopllonall B3 Investment assets 14
CHILPREN Fund to whlch asset belongs Cosl loptlonal) Current value loptlonall B4 Assets retained IOT Ihe charlty's own use Fund towhlch Ilabillty relates Amount due loptlonall When due loplSonall B5 Llabllltles Signed lon behalf ot all the trustees) L VANDYK 15