CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 2011212023 Period end date Period start date To 2011212024 Charity name: Access to Shine Charity registration number: 1201366 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of Ihe purposes of the charity as sel out in its governing document Parn 1.17 The Objects of the CIO is to promote the education of young people in the UK and within deprived communities in Nigeria for the public benefit in particular but not exclusively by: Providing grants to., help schools deliver high quality education, help train staffs, and support children who could not otherwise afford basiG education. Access to Shine continues to focus on creating awareness about its mission in Nigeria and fundraising efforts in the UK Io address the educational challenges fac8d by the Community Secondary School in Ndi Uduma Awoke, Ohafia L.G.A.. Abia Slate. Nigeria, Our activities in the past year include.. 1. Community Engagement and Oversight.. Establishment of a Community School Management Committee {CSMCI, comprising parents, teachers, students, local leaders, and other community members. This dedicated group oversees school projects, maintains infrastructure, and conducts regular site visits to ensure timely identifirAtion and resolution of issues. 2. Provision of Educational Resources.. Funding the purchase of books for all senior secondary school 6xamination subjects, enabling teachers to plan lessans effectively and students to prepare adequately far their exams. 3. Infrastructure Dev610 Summary of the main activities in relation lo those purposes for the publi benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17aTvJ 1.19 mont..
Grant funding for the first phase of a building project al Ndi Uduma Awoke Community Secondary School. This initiative aims lo address the lack of essential infrastructure, which urrently hampers student success. For example, during the 2024 exams, rain leaks and flooding in the examination hall severely disrupted students, performance. 4. Future Projècts School Hall and Learning Resource Centre (LRC).. Plans lo construct a School Hall and LRC, which will include.. A spacious hall for exams and galh8rings. Dedicated areas for study, online learning, and tutoring. Access to educational materials. books. and digital rasourcès. Facilities for extracurricular activities and community events. 5. Fundraising Activities in the UK.. Hosting community evenls. including a faith walk organized by a partner school to highlight the long distances students in Ndi Uduma Awoke musl walk to attend school. Tuck shop sales and other initiatives to raise funds and awareness for the cause. These activities aim to create a sustainable and conducive learning environment for students in Ndi Uduma Awoke, ensuring their access to quality education and resources. statemenl confirming whether the trustees hav had regard lo the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The trustees of Access to Shine confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by tho Charity Commission on public benefit when planning and undertaking the charity s activities. All decisions and projects ar6 carefully aligned with our commitment to advancing education and improving access lo essential resources for the benef11 of the community in Ndi Uduma Awoke. Nigeria, and beyond. The trustees remain committed to ensuring that our efforts provide measurable and meaningful benefits to the public in accordanGe with the Charity Commission's uidance.
Addftlonal Information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements wh8re relevant about.. Access to Shine acknowledges and greatly values the significant contributions made by our volunteers in raising funds and supporting the charity's mission. Their dedicalion has been instrumental in increasing awareness of the challenges faced by the Community Secondary School in Ndi Uduma Awoke, Nigeria, and mobilizing resources to address these issues. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Our volunteers have organized and participated in various fundraising inilialives, including community events. a faith walk lo highlight the hardships endured by students. and tuck shop sales. These efforts have not only generated vital funds but also fostered a sense of solidarily and support amongt our community of donors and supporters. We deeply appreciate the time, energy, and commitment of our volunteers, whose efforts are essential lo the success of our projects and the delivery of tangible benefits to the communities we serve. Achievements and Performance SORP fenCe Impact on Beneficiaries and Society: For beneficiaries.. Access to Shine's work has provided students and teachers with critical resources and infrastructure, creating a more supportive and effectlV8 learning environment. This is expected to lead lo improved academic performance and long-term opportunities for the students. For society.. By addressing educational hallenges in underserved areas, the charity contributes to reducing educational inequality and empowering the next generation of leaders and contributors in the community. Additionally, the charity's awareness campaigns in the UK have inspired a greater understanding of global educational disparities, encouraging wider societal engag8menl and support for charitabSe causes. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstanS of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20
Through these achievements, Access to Shine continues to make a meaningful difference in the Iiv8s of its beneficiaries and the broader comrnunily. Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Para 1.21 The overall finances held al th& end of the pèriod £6,230 in bank account. Additional information {optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. The charity has only been raising funds during this period with small SGale events and hope to add other ways of raising funds in the next financial year. The charitS principal sources of funds {inGluding any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment poli adopted There is no investment policy in place for the organisation at this point Para 1.46
Structure, Governance and Managernent Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 The governing document is a charities constitution How is the charity constituted? 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 Trustees are selected based on their commitment lo making a meaningful difference in the areas Access to Shine seeks lo improve. particularly in the education of young people in the UK and Nigeria, as well as their expertise in education. While no new trustees have been added recently, any future trustees will be chosen through a review of their CV and a votin rocess Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the chari uses istered charit number Charity's principal address Access lo Shine 1201366 75 Sterling Square RG12 gTD
Namos of the charity trustees who manage the charity Date5 acted if not for whole ar Trustge name Office Ilf any) Nam8 of p8r50n lor body) entltled to appolnt trustee if an Jane Ura Chair of Trustee Financial Secretary SeGrelary Tom Ojakovoh Esosa Babalola Alex Ojakovoh Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity NIA Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangeménts for safe CLJStody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Declarations The trustoes declare Ihat they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(sl Full name{s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, et¢} Jane Ura Chair Date