Kit 4 Kenya – Trustees’ Annual Report
Reporting period: 22 February 2023 to 31 December 2023
1. Reference and Administrative Details
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Charity Name: Kit 4 Kenya
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Charity Registration Number: 1202039
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Address:
The Old Vicarage Mill Lane Weston-on-the-Green Bicester OX25 3QR
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Trustees who served during the year:
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Tom Sweetnam
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Guy Gowar
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Byron Woodmansee
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David Sweetnam
2. Structure, Governance and Management
Kit 4 Kenya is governed by a constitution and operated by a board of trustees. Trustees are appointed through a board resolution and provided with an induction, including their legal responsibilities. The charity is run entirely by volunteers and operates from its principal address in the UK.
3. Objectives and Activities
The charity exists to support underprivileged communities in Kenya through the power of sport, primarily by:
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Collecting and repurposing football kits and sportswear in the UK
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Shipping them to youth teams and communities in Kenya
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Running fundraising and awareness campaigns via schools and social media
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Building a network of ambassadors to expand the initiative
The trustees confirm that they have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in planning the charity’s activities.
4. Achievements and Performance
In the reporting year 2023, Kit 4 Kenya:
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Collected and sorted over 8,000 full kits
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Took on 10 student ambassadors in 2023 who all helped fundraise for the charity
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Distributed kits to 11 teams across Kenya
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Launched our Kit 4 Kenya branded beanies
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Grew our social media presence to over 2,000 followers
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Secured relationships with schools for future collaboration
5. Financial Review
Total income for the year was £10,911.36 raised from:
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Individual donations
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Fundraising events and merchandise sales
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Ambassador-led initiatives
Expenditure totaled £6,378.42 covering:
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Shipping and logistics
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Marketing and branding
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Web, admin, and set-up costs
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Travel
Reserves Policy: The trustees aim to maintain 3 months of operating reserves. At 31 December 2023, the reserves stood at £9,903.99, which meets this target.
Debts: The charity has no outstanding debts.
6. Custodian Trusteeship
Kit 4 Kenya does not hold any funds as a custodian trustee on behalf of others.
7. Declaration
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf:
Name: Tom Sweetnam
Signature: Tom Sweetnam
Date: 29.06.2025
Kit4Kenya - Receipts and Payments Account
For the period 22 February 2023 to 31 December 2023
Summary of Receipts and Payments
| Summary of Receipts and Payments | |
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| Category | Amount (£) |
| Total Income | £10,911.36 |
| Total Expenditure | £6,378.42 |
| NetMovementin Funds | £4,532.94 |
Opening Bank Balance (22/02/2023): £5,371.05
Closing Bank Balance (31/12/2023): £9,903.99
| Statement of Assets and Liabilites | Statement of Assets and Liabilites |
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| Asset /Liability | Value (£) |
| Cashat bank | ££9,903.99 |