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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 16 11 2022 31 03 2024
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Building Hope Africa Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1201030 Charity's principal address 206 Bellingham Road Catford London Postcode SE6 1EH
Building Hope Africa
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Rosetta Azah- Thomas |
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| Larissa Azah- Thomas |
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| Karen Azah- Thomas |
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| Solomon Addai | ||||
| Rose Azah- Thomas |
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| Dennis Jones- Aduadjoe |
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Trust How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Appointed by Chair Trustee selection methods
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(eg. trust, association, company)
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(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
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Section C Objectives and activities
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The prevention and relief of poverty of individuals and communities in Ghana by assisting them to access facilities and equipment so that they can achieve a basic standard of living and
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Summary of the objects of the all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to charity set out in its generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient. governing document • To advance the education of children in Ghana by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities and equipment not required to be provided by the local education authority to schools such as providing books, stationery and other resources.
At this time, no activities have been undertaken by the charity. The reasons for this include waiting for funding and ongoing planning. We are actively working towards launching future initiatives that align with our charitable objectives and will provide public benefit in the coming period.
Summary of the main period. activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to Statutory Declaration by Trustees these objects (include within In line with the requirements of the Charity Commission, the trustees this section the statutory confirm that they have had regard to the guidance issued on public declaration that trustees have benefit. Despite the lack of activity at this time, the trustees remain had regard to the guidance committed to ensuring that all future activities will comply with the public issued by the Charity benefit requirement, as outlined in the guidance. We are in the process of Commission on public finalising plans to begin carrying out activities that will serve the public benefit) and fulfil our charitable mission.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
During the period, the charity has focused primarily on the foundational work required to begin delivering its charitable activities. While we have not yet been able to launch active programmes due to delays in securing funding, we have made significant progress in the following areas.
Fundraising Efforts
We have actively sought funding opportunities and engaged with potential donors and partners to secure the necessary financial support to launch our programs. We have made progress in this area and are optimistic that we will begin activities in the near future once the necessary funds are secured.
Strategic Planning and Development
The charity has spent considerable time developing and refining our strategic plan to ensure that our future activities will be impactful and aligned with our charitable objects. This planning has involved defining clear goals, identifying the target beneficiaries, and establishing frameworks for measuring the success and public benefit of our initiatives.
Partnership Building
We have established key partnerships with organisations and stakeholders who will play a vital role in supporting our work once it commences. These partnerships will enhance the delivery of our programmes and extend the charity’s reach.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
The charity’s policy on reserves is to maintain a level of financial reserves to ensure the charity’s long-term financial stability and to provide a buffer for unexpected costs or periods of reduced income.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
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Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Larissa Azah-Thomas Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Secretary etc) Date 31/01/2025
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Receipts and payments accounts (CC16):Annual Return 2024
Building Hope Africa No (if any) Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 16/11/2022 To 31/03/2024 from Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Endowment Restricted funds Total funds Last year funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted Restricted funds Endowment Categories Details funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ B1 Cash funds Donations 100 - - - - -
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