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2025-04-05-accounts

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD

REPORTIING PERIOD: FROM: 06/04/2024 TO 05/04/2025

CHARITY NAME: FRIENDS OF MTSHABEZI HOSPITAL CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1202058

DATE OF SUBMISSION TO CHARITY COMMISSION: =========/03/2026.

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Contents 1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................................. 2. Objectives and Activities............................................................................................................................... 3.0 Achievements and Performance................................................................................................................. 4.0 Financial Review......................................................................................................................................... 5.0 Structure, Governance and Management................................................................................................... 6/0 Reference and Administrative details.......................................................................................................... 7.0 Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity..............................................................................

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1.0 Introduction

This is the annual report presented by the Trustees of Friends of Mtshabezi Hospital for the Financial Year 06/04/2024 – 06/04/2025. The trustees have opted to structure and frame this report using the SORP guideline template to make sure that all key aspects or questions that the Charity Commission (CC) require are fully addressed systematically. In this report, the name Friends of Mtshabezi Hospital has been used interchangeably with its acronym, FoMH. The base information is extracted from the founding documents which were submitted to the CC when FoMH first applied to be registered as a charity.

The SORP reference shown in the middle columns ensures that what is answered as the report content clearly addresses all the questions / matters raised in that SORP item.

Below now is the annual report for this reporting period in full compliance with the SORP headings and contents.

2. Objectives and Activities 2. Objectives and Activities 2. Objectives and Activities
SORP Theme / Topic SORP
reference
What FoMH Trustees have done during this reporting period of 22.02.2003-05.04.2024.
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para 1.17 The legal purposes for Friends of Mtshabezi Hospital CIO fall under the UK Charity Commission’s
Objective 6 which is_‘’The advancement of health or saving of lives’’ and herewith stated in the CIO’s
more specific terms;
Object of FoMH
‘To support in the relief of sickness and preservation of the health of all the patients of Mtshabezi_
Hospital in the Gwanda District of Zimbabwe by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment,
facilities and services not normally provided by the statutory authorities and which are ancillary to those
provided by the doctors.’
FoMH was set up to achieve, general charitable for the benefit on the public in particular the attendants
of Mtshabezi Hospital by fundraising and acquiring equipment, medication, sundries and other services to
supplement what is already provided by the hospital and government.
Enhancement of continuous professional education, training and research to be achieved through
sharing and cross pollination of lessons learnt from the first world health delivery of hospital services and
provision of training materials for any diagnostics and monitoring services.
Leaflets and current information for health care education, health promotion related to the management
presenting conditions or long-term conditions management, early detection of deterioration and self-care
strategies to be shared. It is hoped assisting in small scale research to advance health, saving of lives,

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relieving sickness, early detection of deterioration, health education or sickness prevention will be the
plan going forward of those in need or by age, disability, ill-health, financial or other disadvantages.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.
Para 1.17
and 1.19
The main activities undertaken in relation to FoMH purposes are to;
i.
Assist in ensuring accessible equitable basic to good health services for all attending the
hospital
ii.
Raise funds to assist in acquisition supplementary diagnostic equipment, medication and
other sundries.
iii.
Source equipment, linen, uniforms and sundries from other organisations
iv.
Increase water capacity to the wards by adding 10000litre water tanks and plumbing to the
wards in particular maternity and labour ward
v.
Share evidence-based information and leaflets on common presenting conditions for patients
vi.
Share evidence-based literature on management of acute illnesses, ailments and long-term
chronic conditions for staff continuous professional development.
vii.
Acquire a newer more appropriate replacement ambulance for the rough terrain
viii.
Assist in supplementing a medical officer at least twice a month initially.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18 FoMH takes seriously the guidance by the Charity Commission that FoMH works for the public benefit of
all who attend Mtshabezi Hospital. As such Trustees ensure all is in line in line with the Charity
Commission public benefit guidance.
FoMH collects member donations and donations from any other persons that share our cause and make
it clear to donors that all funds are for the public benefit of patients and ensure funds are used and
monitored in line with this. It is the plan to have events, raffles, to raise funds for this work and to
education local people about the work of FoMH.

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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: FoMH works in England and Wales to raise funds to support in the relief of sickness and preservation of the health of all the patients of Mtshabezi Hospital in the Gwanda District of Zimbabwe by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities and services not normally provided by the statutory authorities and which are ancillary to those provided by the doctors. Diaspora members who share the cause mostly have connection to the area do their research with the local medical officers and staff in most prevalent conditions in the community and hospital. This knowledge is essential in acquiring leaflets and sharing on self-care and management to prevent exacerbations and unnecessary hospital admissions.

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SORP Theme / Topic SORP
reference
What FoMH Trustees have done during this reporting period of 22.02.2003-05.04.2024. What FoMH Trustees have done during this reporting period of 22.02.2003-05.04.2024.
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 At present FoMH has no social investment, grant-making charitable and investment activities neither
does it have any interest in this area.
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Policy on social investment
including program related
investment.
Para 1.38 At present FoMH has no social investment, neither does in intend doing so in the near future
Contribution made by
volunteers
Para 1.38 Most volunteers are members of FoMH who do ad hoc virtual work and are part of the indigenous group
from Zimbabwe and the Mtshabezi area by birth, education, work of other associations. All work done is
a form of giving back to the community and their place of origin as well as ensuring standards of care for
their loved one back home are in line to the ones they see in their host countries
Other N/A
3.0 Achievements and Performance
SORP Theme / Topic SORP
reference
What FoMH Trustees have done during this reporting period of 06/04/2024-05.04.2025.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Para 1.20 Most Notable Achievements of FoMH During this Reporting Period
1.
Strategic Planning 2024-2025
Review of what has been achieved in 2024-2025, as well as that which has not been achieve
according to Trustees with consideration to what enablers and barriers of this were
a.
Trustees continued to be reminded to regularly review the FoMH constitution, UK Charity
Commission ’Role of a Charity Trustee’ and other various documentation as well as charities that
provide free training to Charities and their Trustees.
b.
Trustees reminded continuously to abide by ethical fundraising regulations as set out by UK
Fund Raising Regulator as well as to search further updates on the internet and alert each other
on any changes. To be mindful of how we raise funds and alert other Trustees if anything falls
out of line.
The Vision and Mission statements agreement and ethoscontinue to be upheld.

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2. Fundraising and Marketing

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Website which we continue to promote among members to continue to recruit other members and use them.

3. Medication supply via Mtshabezi Mission Hospital

4. FoMH New Ambulance Acquisition

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5. Ambulance Procurement Subgroup

6. Guidelines on Donations from the Diaspora-Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe March 2023

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with other departments in UK and Zimbabwe to ensure that it is always aware of and works within the law and current regulations of both countries.

7. FoMH Website Building

8. FoMH Meetings

c.

9. BICC Conferences

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that there was a lot of work on the ambulance however we have kept in touch with members as well as Overseers of BICC

10. JoJo Water Tanks and JoJo Stands

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SORP Theme / Topic SORP
reference
What FoMH Trustees have done during this reporting period of 22.02.2003-05.04.2024.
Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
iii.
iv.
List of Achievements Against Set Objectives
i.
Assist in ensuring accessible equitable basic to good health services for all attending the
hospital-on going
ii.
Raise funds to assist in acquisition supplementary diagnostic equipment, medication and
other sundries-ongoing
Iii. Source equipment, linen, uniforms and sundries from other organisations-partly met and
ongoing

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v.
Share evidence-based information and leaflets on common presenting conditions for
patients-partly met
vi.
Share evidence-based literature on management of acute illnesses, ailments and long-term
chronic conditions for staff continuous professional development-partly met
vii.
Increase water capacity by 10000litres to the wards in particular maternity and labour ward-
fully met
viii.
Acquire a newer more appropriate replacement ambulance for the rough terrain-met awaiting
delivery to Zimbabwe.
ix.
No material expenditure was incurred to raise funds during this reporting period.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41 Performance of Current Fundraising
a.
Currently fundraising continues to fall far short of the needs of the hospital.
b.
However, we have had some small but impactful achievements and as Friends of Mtshabezi
Hospital we are always very cautious that we make no targeted promises in order not to over
promise Mtshabezi Hospital until we have grown.
c.
Fundraising and procurement of the Ambulance has been the greatest achievement this year as
it makes its journey to Zimbabwe. The community and all staff have expressed their joy and
looking forward to its arrival.
d.
Need to diversify on fundraising within acceptable standards and regulations
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41 N/A - As stated above
Other N/A

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4.0 Financial Review 4.0 Financial Review 4.0 Financial Review
SORP Theme / Topic SORP
reference
What FoMH Trustees have done during this reporting period of 06/04/2024 -06.04.2025.
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period
Para 1.21 The annual financial statement of FoMH is summarised in the document separately attached with the
same title.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 1.22 N/A – The Charity does not keep reserves; it does not deem holding reserves as necessary.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 None
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Para 1.22 Our funds don’t yet meet all of our needs.
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23 The Uncertainties / Risks include;

Holding down slides in the number of active memberships.

Committed membership to take on Trustee and other roles in their busy schedule

Effective and impactful fundraising.

Dwindling membership

Unreliable commitment of members

Effective trustees to take over from current ones
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47 Principal Sources of Funds Used in the Reporting Period

Principal sources of funds are from FoMH Members

We have a GoFundMe platform

Running raffle

Currently any funds or resources are used to support the key affordable objectives of the charity;
Investment policy and
objectives including any
Para 1.46 FoMH does not invest therefore has no investment policy because we are still very new, have a very
small income flow compared to the support needs of the hospital.

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social investment policy
adopted
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46 Principal Risks faced by the Charity
=Trustees juggling full or part time employment while also being executives who must run the charity
=Limited capacity to raise funds -working on learning and making improvements
= A dwindling culture of donor giving worldwide
=Challenge of UK based charities with beneficiaries who are in Africa is disadvantageous to such
charities in the eyes of UK funders
Other N/A
5.0 Structure, Governance and Management
SORP Theme / Topic SORP
reference
What FoMH Trustees have done during this reporting period of 22.02.2003-05.04.2024.
Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25 FoMHs governing document is the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)’s ‘Association’ Model
Constitution.
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g., unincorporated
association, CIO)
Para 1.25 How is FoMH Constituted?
FoMH is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form of charity. It is an incorporated
form of charity which is not a limited company or subject to company regulation. Model Constitution for
a CIO with a voting membership (in addition to the charity trustees) and uses the (‘Association’ Model
Constitution) trustees).
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 Eligibility for trusteeship
(a) All of FoMH’s 9 Trustees are natural persons who were selected and voted for by membership in
line with FoMH ‘s constitution.
(b) All our Trustees are adults over the age of 18 in age.
(c ) None of the trustees will automatically cease at first AGM to hold office under the provisions of
clause [15(1)(f)]. All held trustee office during the reporting year.
(d) all trustees, before taking up the role of trustee, formally agreed and signed on to their roles as
trustees of FoMH.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Para 1.51 What Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees

All trustees are given FoMH CIO Constitution

Meeting of all Trustees to explain about trustee role, constitution and ask questions

All trustees are given the UK Charity Commission’s Trustees’ roles and responsibilities

Circulation Ethical Fundraising document by -UK Fundraising Regulator

Sharing of information at meetings as some trustees have experience running charities

Circulation of many other documents in relation with running a charity

Sharing of websites where trustees can access free training.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Para 1.51 The organisational structure hierarchy is;
(i) the 9 Trustees at the top,
(ii) the executive team made up of some of the same members who are trustees, advisors as well as
four other members
(iii) membership.
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51 FoMH’s Relationship With any Related Parties
(i) FoMH has independent associate organisations going by the same name in 5 other countries (New
Zealand / Aus, South Africa, Canada / USA, Botswana and Zimbabwe). These are called Chapters but
they are independently registered and operate in those countries of their jurisdiction.
(ii) FoMH has an MOU with Brethren In Christ Churches (BICC) in UK and abroad in Zimbabwe,
BICC Worldwide Missions since the Mtshabezi Hospital that FoMH supports belongs to the BICC.
Other N/A
6.0 Reference and Administrative Details
Charity name Friends of Mtshabezi Hospital
Other name the charity uses FoMH (abbreviation used in non-official documents)
Registered charity number 1202058
Charity’s principal address 36 Geary Court
24 The Concourse

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Enfield
London
N9 0TP
Enfield
London
N9 0TP
Enfield
London
N9 0TP
Enfield
London
N9 0TP
7.0 Names of the charitytrustees who manage the charity
No Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year
Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee (if any
1. Sharon L. Khumalo Chair FoMH
2. Abraham Ndlovu Co-Chair
3. Joleen Wylie Treasurer
4. Gugu Nare Secretary
5. Elias Moyo Trustee & Advisor
6. Eliakim Sibanda Trustee & Advisor
8. Sheron Ndlovu Trustee
Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
N/A N/A N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

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Trustee name Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A N/A N/A
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capacity
None
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
fall within the custodian
charity’s objects
None
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own assets
N/A

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) – N/A (already indicated Trustees who are also advisors)

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Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

As above

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

There is no trustee who has requested / required non-disclosure of their personal details.

Other optional information

N/A

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Abraham Ndlovu Full name(s) Sharon Lingisiwe Khumalo Position (e.g., Chair Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 09/03/2026

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FRIENDS OF MTSHABEZI HOSPITAL 1202058 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 06/04/2024 05/04/2025

Section A Receipts and payments

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
290
50
20
40
20
23
23
50
35
10
30
19
20
5
130
11
20
20
40
20
50
20
45
10
20
38
1
10
20
10
20
20
5
20
858
47
40
1,993
-
-
-
1,993
280
1
1
1
277
35
930
48
1,573
-
-
-
Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
281
-
-
-
50
331
-
-
-
331
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total funds
Last year
to the nearest £
to the nearest £
290
340
-
360
-
641
-
681
-
701
-
724
-
747
797
832
842
872
891
911
916
1,046
1,057
1,079
1,077
1,117
1,137
1,187
1,207
1,252
1,262
1,282
1,320
1,321
1,331
1,333
1,343
1,383
1,363
1,413
1,418
1,438
2,237
-
2,284
2,324
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,324
-
280
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
277
-
35
-
930
-
48
-
-
-
1,573
-
-
-
-
-
09/03/2026
Last year
to the nearest £
Donations Carried Over from 2023-2024 290
NW-SLK 50 -
NW-SLK 20 -
GoFund-ES -
NW-NN 40 -
NW-NN 20 -
NW-SLK 23 -
NW-SLK 23
NW-SLK 50
NW-SLK 35
NW-NN 10
NW-SLK 30
GoFund- 19
NW-NN 20
Go-Fund 5
NW-SN 130
GoFund-ES 11
NW-NN 20
NW-NN 20
NW-NN 40
NW-NN 20
NW-SLK 50
NW-SLK 20
Wise Banking 45
W-SLK 10
W=NN 20
EVO-SLK 38
EVO-SLK 1
W-SLK 10
W-NN 20
W-SLK 10
W-NN 20
W-NN 20
Go Fund JoJo Lsig
GoFund Mans 5
GoFund Zelitsha 20
NW to Wise 858 -
NN
SLK
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
-
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
-
- -
~~Sub total~~ - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
-

Sitha Dube
280 -
Take P 1 -
Take P 1 -
EVO 1 -
128 CityRoad 277 -
WebhostingMayenz 35 -
BICC USA 930 -
Wacademywebsite 48 -
-
**Sub total ** 1,573 -
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
-
-
Sub total
- -
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

Total payments 1,573 - - 1,573 - Net of receipts/(payments) 751 - 751 - A5 Transfers between funds - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - - Cash funds this year end 751 - - 751 -

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds

Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
Details
Signature
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Agreement Error
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval

CCXX R3 accounts (SS)

09/03/2026

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