## **Swazi Schools Trust** 

## **Annual Report 2025** 

## **1. Letter From the Chairman** 

Dear Friends, Supporters and Benefactors 

Swazi Schools Trust began its journey with a clear commitment to supporting families by providing free nursery education to children in the area of Mananga, Eswatini. Thanks to the generosity of so many and their belief in our vision, we have made meaningful progress and touched countless lives. 

This report reflects our achievements, challenges, and the growth we experienced over the last 2 years. We are proud of what we have accomplished together and remain dedicated to building a stronger, more compassionate future. 

Deborah Lee on behalf of the trustees of Swazi Schools Trust 

## **2. About Us** 

## **Mission Statement** 

To give every child in rural Eswatini a strong and fair start. Through early education, nurturing care, and confidence-building support, we help children develop the skills and self-belief they need to thrive in school and reach their full potential. By laying strong learning foundations, we set them on a path toward a brighter future. 

## **Vision** 

We see a future where children in rural Eswatini are equipped from the very start to succeed in school and beyond, strengthening families, communities and generations to come. 

We would like to see a future where educational disadvantage no longer determines a child’s future and every child has a fair and supported start to their learning journey. 



## **Our Values** 

Equity & fairness 

Child-Centred Care 

Education as a Foundation 

Community-led solutions 

Respect & Dignity 

Long-Term Impact 

## **1. Year in Review: Key Achievements** 

In 2024/2025, we focused on ensuring that all families in the immediate area were aware of our play school. Many parents in the area leave their children at home whilst they are out all day working, so we wanted to give them the opportunity to be included wherever they were from. 

## **2. Financial Overview** 

## **Income** 

Donations: £175 

Fundraising Events: £1500 

## **Expenses** 

|Teachers’ Salaries|8000|
|---|---|
|Food|700|
|School Equipment|500|
|Website Costs|350|
|Maintenance|300|
|New Fencing/Security|1500|
|Total:|£11350|





## **3. Looking Ahead: Goals for Next Year** 

As we look to the year ahead, we aim to: 

- Keep numbers up and encourage children to attend Mananga Play School 

- Strengthen partnerships with the local college and other businesses to gain sponsorship 

- Increase fundraising capacity to sustain and grow our impact 

## **8. Thank You** 

To our donors, volunteers, partners, and community: **thank you** . Your belief in our mission fuels everything we do. Together, we will continue to inspire hope, create opportunities, and transform lives. 



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||Thenjiwe|Zandile|Bongiwe|Fencing|Bread|Grass Cutting|Boxer|Game(Toys)|Checkers(Toys & School Supplies)|Plastic Boxes|CharityExpert|Website Costs|Totals||
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|10/2/2023|||||||||||||||
|10/5/2023|||||||||||695||695||
|10/31/2023|4000|3000|||745|400|||||||8145||
|11/28/2023||||||||2969|||||2969||
|11/29/2023|||||||||4097||||4097||
|11/30/2023|4000|3000|||745|400||||209|||8354||
|12/2/2023|||||||1621||||||1621||
|12/31/2023|8000|6000|||745|400|||||||15145||
|1/31/2024|4000|3000|||745|400|||||||8145||
|2/28/2024|4000|3000|||745|400|||||||8145||
|3/31/2024|4000|3000|||745|400|||||||8145||
|4/30/2024|||||||||||||||
|5/5/2024|||||||||||||||
|5/31/2024|||||||||||||||
|6/30/2024|4000|3000|||745|400|||||||8145||
|7/31/2024|4000|3000|||745|400|||||||8145||
|8/31/2024|4000|3000|||745|400|||||||8145||
|9/30/2024|4000|3000|||745|400|||||||8145||
|10/2/2024|8569|3000|||||||||||11569||
|10/30/2024|5068|3068|||745|400|||||||9281||
|11/4/2024|3068||||||||||||||
|11/28/2024||3068|||||||2969||||6037||
|11/28/2024|||||||||||||||
|11/30/2024|||||745|400|||||||1145||
|12/2/2024|4068||||||||||||4068||
|12/23/2024|5069|4069|||||||||||9138||
|12/31/2024|||||745|400|||||||||
|1/19/2025|||||||1084||||||||
|1/28/2025|1347||||||||||||1347||
|1/19/2025|1084||||||||||||1084||
|1/31/2025|4844|3844|||745|400|||||||9833||
|2/16/2025|||||||||||||||
|2/17/2025||||5115|||||||||5115||
|2/27/2025|4848|3848|3000|20460||||||||E|32156||
||2848||||||||||||2848||
|2/28/2025|||||||||1150||||1150||
|3/15/2025||||||||||||350|||
|3/5/2025|1570||||||||||||1570||
|3/10/2025|6070||||||||||||6070||
|3/27/2025|3070||3000||||||||||6070||
|3/28/2025||3570|||||||||||3570||
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|95523<br>57467<br>6000||||25575<br>10430<br>5600<br>2705|||||||||||





|Jun-24|Johan Inborr|175|
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|Dec-24|Aldertead Christmas Fair|1500|



1675 



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|---|---|
|Thenjiwe|4500|
|Zandile|3500|
|Bongiwe|2000|
|Food|745|
|Extras|200|
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||10945|
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||**£500per month**|
|Website Hosting|23|





|Teachers Salaries|8000|
|---|---|
|Food|700|
|School Equipment|500|
|Website Costs|350|
|Maintenance|300|
|New Fencing/Security|1500|
||11350|