Docusign Envelope ID: 741DAE5B-E786-4363-94DA-62A4344EBC90 ## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From** _28 March 2023_ **Period start date To** _31 August 2024_ **Period end date** **Charity name: Altogether Giving Africa (AGA)** **Charity registration number: 1202521** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes
of the charity as set out in
its governing document|Para 1.17|AGA’s core charitable purposes are to:
•
support education and training for
children and young people;
•
advance health and save lives for
people of particular ethnic or
racial origin;
•
assist people with disabilities;
and
•
prevent or relieve poverty.
These purposes, alongside other
charitable aims, benefit the public.
**AGA operates in the UK and**
**The Gambia, building bridges**
**between diaspora communities and**
**vulnerable populations in**
**West Africa.**
AGA complies with its duty under
section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to
consider the Charity Commission’s
public-benefit guidance. Our activities
deliver tangible benefits—primarily to
isolated elders and volunteers in the UK,
and to underserved communities in The
Gambia.| |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|1. London-based “Clearance with
Purpose” community-wellness
programme.
2. Support for the Diaspora Community
visiting and living in the Gambia.
3. Informal volunteer training – manual
handling, basic first aid, health &
safety, basic admin and logistics.| Docusign Envelope ID: 741DAE5B-E786-4363-94DA-62A4344EBC90 |||4. Digital engagement and outreach via
website, social media and
community channels.
5. Support for UK charities (e.g., British
Heart Foundation) and diaspora-
focused donations.
6. Launch and Ongoing maintenance
of the website
(https://www.agaafrica.com)**—**
updated weekly with impact stories,
donation appeals and governance
notices.
7. Delivery of educational materials to
schools, libraries and health
institutions in The Gambia.
8. Delivery of medical supplies in
partnership with C3G during health-
outreach campaigns.
9. To advance education, including
health education, for children, young
people and adults in the Gambia, by:
a. Providing or assisting in the
provision of stationery, books,
educational aids and IT equipment
to support learning. b. Facilitating
and contributing to an annual Health
Awareness Day, to raise awareness
about health conditions such as
diabetes and high blood pressure.| |---|---|---| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|AGA has complied with their duty under
section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have
due regard to the public benefit guidance
published by the Charity Commission. Our
activities clearly provide tangible benefit,
especially among isolated elders and
volunteers in the UK, and throughout under-
resourced communities in The Gambia.
The Trustees have all examined the
guidance issued by the Charity Commission
on public benefit and are all highly
committed to ensuring that all our activities
follow the Charity Commission rules and
regulations and maintain AGA and our
individual personal and professional
reputations. We are in the process of
formally including clear guidance in our
handbook and have started to develop a
Trustees’ version with more detailed
guidance| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|Our mandate is to provide in-kind support
rather than to make grants – in light of
several requests for financial support| Docusign Envelope ID: 741DAE5B-E786-4363-94DA-62A4344EBC90 |||(school fees and general support) we are in
the process of amending both our
constitution and handbook in order to
facilitate the process of formalisation
should the need arise. It must be noted
again at this point that we are not a grant-
making organisation.
Further considerations include:
**Anti-Money Laundering (AML):**Under the
Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of
Terrorist Financing Act, due diligence must
be exercised to prevent AGA from
inadvertently funding illegal activity. All
beneficiaries should be screened; large
grants (£1,000 and over) should trigger
enhanced due diligence.
**Foreign Exchange Rules:**The Central
Bank of The Gambia regulates foreign
currency flows. Ensure all grant
disbursements comply with Gambian
banking and foreign exchange regulations.| |---|---|---| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|At present, the charity does not undertake
social investment or programme related
investment. The trustees will review this
position periodically in line with AGA’s risk
management and investment policies.| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Volunteers are encouraged to contribute to
the charity with clear representations of the
work their contributions. Anti money
Laundering and Foreign Exchange rules
will be duly and carefully considered.| |Other||| ## **Achievements and Performance** SORP reference Docusign Envelope ID: 741DAE5B-E786-4363-94DA-62A4344EBC90 |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|**1.UK Impact – Clearance with Purpose**
Volunteers collected and quality-checked
surplus goods from dozens of London
institutions including 3 Law University
Campuses (Guildford and London), several
local school, businesses and organisations,
healthcare institutions. This meant that we
successfully diverted**an estimated**
**2 tonnes**of reusable items from landfill.
Beneficiaries noted improved well-being;
volunteers reported increased physical
activity and social connection.
**2. Volunteer Development:**
Feedback has shown that our volunteers
value the emotional, social, and physical
health benefits of participating. Plans are
underway to formalise training around
manual handling, safeguarding, and CV-
building.
AGA will launch a formal certified-training
pathway in the near future (manual
handling, safeguarding, CV-building).
Provision of PPE for both our UK based
and International Teams;
Proactive informal training of Volunteers.
**3. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)**
**Support:**
Our clearance service helps universities,
healthcare facilities, schools and
businesses meet their sustainability targets
and free storage space.
Usable goods supply UK charity shops
first;
The provision of free/ reduced cost
shipping for volunteers’ personal items
shipped to Gambia;
Our surplus supports Gambian
programmes.
**4. International Impact – The Gambia**:
Repurposed educational and household
items were brought, successfully raising
living standards for children and under-
privileged families and communities;
Partnership with C3G enabled cancer-
screening outreach to over 600 rural
participants (Pink October 2024);| |---|---|---| Docusign Envelope ID: 741DAE5B-E786-4363-94DA-62A4344EBC90 Procured a larger storage space to make the working environment safer, and to facilitate storage of larger items and more in-person training for volunteers (informal and group training sessions, particularly work-based skills); Provided equipment and work tools for the Gambia Volunteer team (Laptops, Mobile phones, stationery, workstations, PPE) health and safety gear; Provided one-to-one and group training of individuals (admin, use of digital tools, safeguarding, health and safety, manual handling, conflict of interest, values-led community work); Provided facilitation for UK citizens’ charitable efforts (brought books for a sponsored school in the Gambia). **5. Digital Transparency** The website, updated weekly, now hosts quarterly snapshots, and beneficiary and volunteer’s stories, increasing donor confidence. Volunteer’s pathway is available on our website - permitting existing and potential volunteers to see what our work entails and to join our team. We have reviewed our processes to streamline the donation process, with full consultation of both the UK and Gambian teams. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|Increased time and expertise leveraged towards
sustainability and financial performance – this would
include increased reporting standards from all team
members, continued branded communications for
transparency (ie Social media posts and website updates)| |---|---|---| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|AGA continues to be largely funded by the
Founder, but the trustees have started to apply for
fundraising calls and a solid plan of action has now
been established. Furthermore, small scale
campaigns have been launched to encourage
donations for| Docusign Envelope ID: 741DAE5B-E786-4363-94DA-62A4344EBC90 |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|**n/a**| |---|---|---| |Other||| Docusign Envelope ID: 741DAE5B-E786-4363-94DA-62A4344EBC90 ## **Financial Review** |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|| |---|---|---| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**Reserves Policy:**Current reserves are
minimal while operations and fundraising
efforts scale up, nonetheless the Trustees
have committed to building up unrestricted
reserves, with a view to holding a sum at
least equal to three months’ core annual
costs by the end of June 2026 (in the AGA
bank account);| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |||| |---|---|---| |**The charity’s principal**
**sources of funds**
**(including any**
**fundraising)**|Para 1.47|| |**Investment policy and**
**objectives including any**
**social investment policy**
**adopted**|Para 1.46|**In progress**. We are currently finalising
and signing off on AGA’s official Investment
Policy. It has already been agreed at
Trustee Level and is to be included in the
next version of the AGA handbook for
transparency and reference, then formally
adopted to the AGA Constitution.
**Our primary aim is to ensure AGA’s**
**funds are managed prudently, securely,**
**and transparently, supporting the**
**charity’s long-term stability and public**
**trust.**
AGA operates a low-risk approach to all
activities, maintaining robust controls and
oversight. Risks are regularly identified,
assessed, and mitigated through a Board-
reviewed register. The charity’s risk
appetite is low, with public and founder
support ensuring stability and flexibility.| Docusign Envelope ID: 741DAE5B-E786-4363-94DA-62A4344EBC90 |||AGA’s investment policy prioritises capital
preservation and liquidity. All funds are held
in reputable banks; no speculative or high-
risk investments are permitted. The policy
is reviewed annually and all investment
activity is reported to the Board.| |---|---|---| |**A description of the**
**principal risks facing the**
**charity**|Para 1.46|| |Other||| Docusign Envelope ID: 741DAE5B-E786-4363-94DA-62A4344EBC90 ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|| |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|| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51|Ongoing training and Continuous
development of trustees and members
remains one of our core values. Monthly
Trustee meetings are scheduled to discuss
and identify risks, training needs, etc and
we have identified the need to schedule
annual reviews of training undertaken in
order to ensure that capacity remains
relevant and fit for purpose, and that any
changes in Law or policy are accounted for
and up to date.| |---|---|---| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|| |Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|| |Other||| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|**Altogether Giving Africa (AGA)**| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|**AGA**| |Registered charity number|**1202521**| Docusign Envelope ID: 741DAE5B-E786-4363-94DA-62A4344EBC90 |Charity’s principal address|FLAT 85 BONNINGTON HOUSE
AYLEY CROFT
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**appoint trustee (if**
**any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Micheal Campbell|Chairman|From 07 March 2022 to date|| ||Angela Graham|Trustee and Founder|From 07 March 2022 to date|| ||Khadijah Ward|Trustee|23 November 2023 to date|| ||Soma Njie|Trustee|31 March 2024 to date|| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity |**Trustee name**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**|| |---|---|---| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| Docusign Envelope ID: 741DAE5B-E786-4363-94DA-62A4344EBC90 ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ## **Additional information (optional)** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** |**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**| |---|---|---| |**Type of**
**adviser**
**Name**
**Address**||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**||| ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## **Other optional information** Docusign Envelope ID: 741DAE5B-E786-4363-94DA-62A4344EBC90 ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** |
**Signature(s)**
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**Position (eg Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**
**Date**||| |---|---|---| |||| ||
Angela Graham|Soma Njie| ||
Founder|Trustee| ||
6/30/2025|| ||
6/30/2025||