FRIENDS OF MAIWUT
Report and Financial Statement
For the period from 02 January 2025 to 30 September 2025
Legal and Administrative Details
Charity name: Friends of Maiwut
Charity registration number: 1208860
Address for correspondence:
61 Richmond Road, Wolverhampton WV3 9JH
Governing document:
Charitable trust / governing document as approved by the trustees and registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Trustees responsible for managing the charity:
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The Rt Revd Dr Timothy Wambunya
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Mr Umair Asif
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Canon Nadeem Azam
Reporting period:
02 January 2025 to 30 September 2025
Basis of accounts:
Receipts and payments basis.
Trustees’ Report
The trustees have the pleasure of presenting the report and financial statement of Friends of Maiwut for the period from 02 January 2025 to 30 September 2025 .
Objects of the Charity
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The advancement of the Christian faith in the Diocese of Maiwut and in the Episcopal Church of South Sudan.
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The relief of poverty in the Diocese of Maiwut and South Sudan
Summary of Main Activities
During this reporting period, Friends of Maiwut focused on establishing its operational foundations, supporting ministry in Maiwut, facilitating discipleship training, and developing the communications, publicity and fundraising capacity needed to sustain the charity’s work.
The charity’s main activities during the period included:
1. Ministry donations to clergy in Maiwut
The charity provided financial support to clergy and local ministry workers serving in Maiwut, helping to sustain Christian ministry, pastoral care and church leadership in a challenging context.
- Facilitation of discipleship training conferences
Friends of Maiwut supported discipleship training and Bible teaching initiatives, including preparation, facilitation and related costs for training conferences serving local clergy, lay leaders and church communities.
- Travel and subsistence to South Sudan, including Maiwut
The charity covered travel and subsistence costs associated with visits to South Sudan and Maiwut, enabling leadership engagement, relationship-building, programme assessment, and local consultation.
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Website, marketing and publicity
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Friends of Maiwut developed its public profile through website development, communications materials, publicity content, and donor-facing information to clearly explain the charity’s purpose, needs, and impact.
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Mailing, fundraising and donor engagement
The charity undertook mailing, supporter communication, and fundraising activities to build relationships with donors, churches, and partner organisations, and to encourage long-term support for the work in Maiwut.
Financial Review
During the period, Friends of Maiwut received a total income of £24,398 and incurred a total expenditure of £22,453 .
This resulted in a net surplus of £1,945 for the period.
On 30 September 2025, the charity held cash funds of £1,945 , subject to final bank reconciliation and trustee review.
The trustees are grateful to the generosity of donors, churches, grant-makers and supporters who enabled the charity to respond swiftly to ministry and mission needs in Maiwut during this important transitional period.
Reserves Policy
As Friends of Maiwut is still in the early stages of development, the trustees recognise the need to develop an appropriate reserves policy as the charity’s income and expenditure become more regular and predictable.
The trustees’ aim is to hold a modest unrestricted reserve sufficient to meet short-term operational commitments, protect against unexpected fluctuations in income, and ensure that commitments to partners in Maiwut are made responsibly.
Given the current level of expenditure, the trustees will, over time, seek to build reserves equivalent to approximately one to three months of essential operating costs, subject to donor restrictions and available funds.
Governance
Responsibility for setting policy, approving expenditure and overseeing the charity’s activities rests with the trustees. The trustees meet as required to review the charity’s work, monitor financial activity, assess risks and ensure the charity operates in accordance with its charitable purposes.
Risk Statement
The charity operates in a context of significant operational, financial, legal, safeguarding, and reputational risks, particularly because part of its work relates to South Sudan and communities affected by poverty, insecurity, and fragility.
The trustees seek to manage these risks through careful planning, due diligence, appropriate record-keeping, local consultation, safeguarding awareness, transparent financial management, and regular review of charitable activities.
Responsibilities of Trustees
The trustees are responsible for preparing financial statements for each accounting period that record the charity's receipts and payments.
The trustees are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records, safeguarding the charity's assets, ensuring that funds are applied to charitable purposes, and taking reasonable steps to prevent fraud, mismanagement, or other irregularities.
Approval
This report and financial statement were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
The Rt Revd Dr Tim Wambunya
Chair of Trustees, Friends of Maiwut
2nd June 2026
Receipts and Payments Account
For the period from 02 January 2025 to 30 September 2025
| Income receipts | Unrestricted funds | Restricted funds | Total 2025 |
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| Donations from individuals and churches | £11,898 | £0 | £11,898 |
| Grants and designated support | £12,500 | £0 | £12,500 |
| Gift Aid receipts | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Bank interest | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Other income | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total receipts | £24,398 | £0 | £24,398 |
| Payments | Unrestricted funds | Restricted funds | Total 2025 |
| Ministry donations to clergy in Maiwut | £5,800 | £0 | £5,800 |
| Facilitation of discipleship training conferences | £9,300 | £0 | £9,300 |
| Travel and subsistence to South Sudan, including Maiwut |
£4,250 | £0 | £4,250 |
| Website, marketng and publicity | £1,850 | £0 | £1,850 |
| Mailing, fundraising and donor engagement | £1,253 | £0 | £1,253 |
| Total payments | £22,453 | £0 | £22,453 |
| Net movement in funds | Unrestricted funds | Restricted funds | Total 2025 |
| Total receipts | £24,398 | £0 | £24,398 |
| Total payments | £22,453 | £0 | £22,453 |
| Net receipts/payments | £1,945 | £0 | £1,945 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As at 30 September 2025
A. Cash Funds
| Cash funds | Unrestricted funds | Restricted funds | Total 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash at bank/cash held | £1,945 | £0 | £1,945 |
| Total cash funds | £1,945 | £0 | £1,945 |
B. Other Monetary Assets
| Other monetary assets | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gift Aid due to charity | £0 |
| Other debtors or receivables | £0 |
| Total other monetary assets | £0 |
C. Liabilities
| Liabilities falling due within one year | Amount |
|---|---|
| Independent examination/accountancy fees | £0 |
| Other creditors or accrued expenses | £0 |
| Total liabilities | £0 |
D. Guarantees and Secured Debts
The charity has not given any guarantees and has not provided its assets as security for any liabilities.
Notes to the Financial Statement
1. Accounting Policies
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. They comprise a statement showing the charity’s receipts and payments for the period, together with a statement summarising the charity’s assets and liabilities.
These accounts provide a clear summary of Friends of Maiwut's financial activity for the period from 02 January 2025 to 30 September 2025.
2. Funds
General unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general charitable purposes of Friends of Maiwut.
Restricted funds are donations or grants given for a specific purpose. For this reporting period, all income and expenditure has been treated as unrestricted unless otherwise confirmed by donor documentation.
3. Income Receipts
The charity received a total income of £24,398 during the period.
| Income category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Donations from individuals and churches | £11,898 |
| Grants and designated support | £12,500 |
| Gift Aid receipts | £0 |
| Bank interest | £0 |
| Other income | £0 |
| Total income receipts | £24,398 |
4. Charitable Activities Undertaken
The expenditure for the period related to the following charitable activities:
| Activity | Amount |
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| Ministry donations to clergy in Maiwut | £5,800 |
| Facilitation of discipleship training conferences | £9,300 |
| Travel and subsistence to South Sudan, including Maiwut | £4,250 |
| Website, marketng and publicity | £1,850 |
| Mailing, fundraising and donor engagement | £1,253 |
| Total charitable expenditure | £22,453 |
5. Movement of Funds
Fund Opening balance Receipts Payments Closing balance 02 Jan 2025 30 Sept 2025 General unrestricted funds £0 £24,398 £22,453 £1,945 Restricted funds £0 £0 £0 £0 Total funds £0 £24,398 £22,453 £1,945
6. Assumptions Used
The following assumptions have been made for the purposes of this financial statement:
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The charity had no opening cash balance at 02 January 2025.
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All income has been treated as unrestricted unless donor restrictions are subsequently identified.
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Grants and designated support have been recorded as £12,500.
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Donations from individuals and churches have been adjusted to £11,898, so that the total income is £24,398.
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No Gift Aid receipt has been included for this period.
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No independent examination fee has been accrued in this statement.
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The expenditure categories have been allocated based on the activities specified by the trustees, including website, publicity, mailing, fundraising and donor engagement costs.
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Approval of Financial Statement
The financial statement was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
The Rt Revd Dr Timothy Wambunya Chair of Trustees, Friends of Maiwut