2022-2023
AnnuaL
,Report
GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES _
Charity No. 270403

CONTENT
PAGE
Chairman's Message
GCHS, Tamil Nadu
Governance
Home Management Committee
10
Thandigudi Home
UK Supporters, Visits
17
Goodwill Primary School
19
Training
20
Pattiveeranpatti Girls
21
Tribal Outreach Programme (TORP)
24
Conclusion and Contact Details
30

A WORD FROM
OUR CHAIRMAN
Greetings from everyone at Goodwill. It has
been a p051tive year for the charity- thank you
for all the support that ha5 made it possible.
The relationship with our supporters has
remained 5tronq with two 'Friends of Goodwi Il.
visits takinq place durinq the year allowinq the
relationships formed by reqular contact over
time to get stronger.
Covid had a palpable effect on life in the rural
areas of Tamil Nadu. The uncertainty meant
that some of our staff left to be with their
extended fami lies and that local fundraising in
India has been difficult. Our commitment has
been to support all of the children who had
been in the homes by makino full use tsf our
remaininq staff. As a result, only 13 new
children have been admitted to Goodwill this
year.
The hiatus, however, has been an opportunity
to consider the most appropriate way to
support the current needs of disadvantaqed
communities. We have been working hard to
build on the reflection started during the
COVID-19 pandemic 50 that we can continue
our evolution into a more effective and
efficient or9anisation.
We have worked hard to try to find the best
way forward. ASA & Associates from Chennai
audited our orqanisation and I led a UK
Trustees. visit to Tamil Nadu so that we could
make an assessment of current needs. There
continues to be much excellent work: This year
saw medical screening and art therapy for the
pupi15 at Thandigudi, eye screening at TORP
and local collaboration allowed the fitting of
solar panels at Thandigudi. There is no
denying, however, that changes in legislation
mean that there Is work to do at all the homes.

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
YEAR 2022-23
The girls, home at Pattiveeranpatti is closed at the moment due to the cost of addressing the changes
required there. We continue to visit the girls reqvlarly and offer support whether they are stayinq in
School hostels or if they opted to stay with their families.
Goodwill is celebratinq 50 years next year and the Indian Committee is workinq with the UK trustees to
find the best possible sustainable solution to move forward. Discussions have been taking place on how to
update and transform what we do. As a first step in this, we are trying to recruit trom India a Chief
Executive Officer to provide some expert15e and assist the Indian Committee.
Trustees would like to thank all supporters for their loyalty and generous support of our charity. We would
not be able to do what we do without the support of people like you, and we want you to Know that your
¢ontributions have made a real difference. Thank you for your belief in what we are trying to achieve.
DR DAVID NEILL
CHAIRMAN

GOODWILL INDIA
YEAR 2022-23
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GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES,
TAMIL NADU
BY MR RM SELVAM
Goodwill Children's Home5 IGCHCSI has
admirably provided 49 years of dedicated
service to underprivileqed children facing
challenqing circumstances. As they entered
the 2022-23 academic year. the organisation
continued to achieve success through various
forms of childcare.
In India. Goodwill operates three residential
homes for children and runs a community"
based childcare proqramme known as the
Tribal Outreach Programme. This initiative was
established in 2002 in the K.C. Patti area. Over
the past two
decades,
Goodwill has
consistently Supported student education.
enablinq many to progress to higher education
level5.
The unwavering Support from 5ponsor5 in the
United Kingdom, France. and India plays a
crucial role in enabling GCHCS to provide
assistance to children in need. With this
support. GCHCS can extend its outreach and
provide care and protection to vulnerable
chil(iren.
A UK Trust and a key supporter acknowledges
the impactful work of GCHCS in Tamil Nadu.
India. Their contributions have allowed 36
students to pursue hiqher education studies
without obstacles.

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YEAR 2022-23
CONTINUE ...
Significant support comes from various To further aid girls, education, Goodwill India
sources. includ ing the UK Trust. churches. provides external educational assistance. This
5chool5,
and
compassionate
individuals support
encompasses
school
fee5,
residinq in England. The involvement and examination fees, a5 well as food and
commitment of these entities ore essential for accommodation expenses. GCHCS remains
the reali5ation of GCHCS'S vision and mission.
dedicated to fulf illing all the essential needs of
its students. ensurinq their happiness and
In the face of challenges posed by Indian qrowth.
government regulations and departmental
requirements, GCHCS had to regretf ul ly close
the qirls, home at Pattiveeranpatti in 2022.
Although management was disappointed by
this decision. they swiftly found alternative
arrangements. Children were relocated to
different boarding schools, ensuring their
continued education and well-being. Some
girls were able to return to their own homes
while attendinq school.
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YEAR 2022-23
GOVERNANCE
UK Trustees visit to India
Amidst the qlobal COVID-19 pandemic. UK
trustees expressed concerns about the
effectiveness of the support for young people
in Tamil Nadu, India. To address thi5, the
Chairman led a group including Mary Thorne
and Richard Fenwick on a vi51t to key locations
such
as
Thandigudi,
Pattiveeranpatti.
Sanarpatti,
and the
Tribal Outreach
Prooramme base in K.C. Patti. The aim was to
assess current needs and optimise the UK'S
contributions.
offering them an unusual chance to engage
extensively with the staff and thoroughly
explore the expansive premises. As the first
post-COVlD-19 trustee5 to Visit. they wère well
received.
The teachinq staff convened for discussions,
providinq
valuable insiqhts
into
their
challenges and sharing their lonq and medium.
term teachinq plans. Our discussions delved
into curriculum balance and its al iqnment with
staff skills. Notably, an opportunity emeroed to
enhance spoken English instruction.
Durinq the visit. they also reconnected with
local Goodwill staff. This on-the-ground
interaction nol only provided a clearer
understanding of the challenges faced by the
communities but also ollowed for a more
nuanced evaluation of the impact of existinq
initiative5.
Thandigudi's complex site p05e5 maintenance
hallenge5, echoing our experiences at other
locations. The relentless seasonal rains and
winds challenge the local staff. Recent
legislative chanqes demand higher standards
for bathroom facilities relative to the number
of children. Meetinq these demands has driven
recent renovation efforts.
Day Two at Thandigudi Home
Desplte the absence of chSldren durlng the
visit, trustees received a warm welcome.

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YEAR 2022-23
CONTINUE ...
Day Three: Executive Committee Meeting
Meetino the
Executive
Committee
at
children and adults in rural areas, aiming for
Sanarpatti boys. home stood out during the
sustainable
development
within
these
trip. The warm welcome from the boys was
communities. These complex issues are driving
appreciated.
Informal disCUS5ion5
with futurè planninq. The orqanization'5 focus
committee members preceded a productive
includes three main aspects- residential
two-hour formal session.
facilities, a school, and the Tribal Outreach
Programme ITORPI. Evaluatino the costs and
Visits and talks with dedicated. lonq-servinq benef its of each of these interrelated functions
staff provided valuable insiqhts into Goodwill's
is crucial, given the limited resources of the
challenges and opportunities. The approach inq
charity.
50th Jubilee in 2024 presents an ideal
occasion to honour achievements and outline
a visionary path forward. The Indian Executive
Committee Is currently prioritising this effort.
Trustees have engaged in open and
informative discussions with the Committee,
emphasizino the Intention to conduct a
comprehensive review. They airn to consult
Legislative chanqes related to residential
extensively with stakeholders and develop a
settings In India are posing significant
strategy that prioritizes the needs of young
challenges. Additionally, there is a qrowinq people in disadvantaged communities. The UK
reluctance among local families to send their
Trustees express their 5atlsfaction at beinq
children away from home, and the number of part of this process, highliqhting their
orphans in tribal communities has decreased.
commitment to the organisation's mission and
future endeavours.
Despite these obstacles, various initiatives are
emerging to support education for both
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YEAR 2022-23
MORE GOVERNANCE
ASA & Associates team
In June 2022, a team from ASA
and It 15 anticipated that the alignment of these
Associates, comprising auditors from Chennai. reports with statutory requirements will soon
visited GCHCS. This visit was prompted by drive
orqanisational development.
This
directives from UK trustees and aimed to underscores the belief that changes, though
comprehensively
assess
the
project's constant. are imperative for fosterinq both
objectives. The team conducted a thorough physical and mental qrowth.
examination.
encompassing
all GCHCS
sections.
They
conducted face-to-face
meetings with staff members, reviewed
existinq records on policies and operatinq
procedures. and collected information f rom
students.
Collaborating
with
executive
members marked the initiation of the audit
process. The team meticulously reviewed all
spending vouchers and approval patterns,
Stayinq at Sanarpatti home to complete their
investigation. The culmination of their elforts
led to the presentation of ASA reports to the
UK office, indicating potential implementation
of effective changes.

GOODWILL INDIA
YEAR 2022-23
HOME MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Ministry of Women and Child Development These
discussions and
is dedicated to ensuring the optimal growth thoroughly documented.
and development of all children within our
nation. Our goal is to foster their well-being by The Child Care Institution must con515tently
nurtvrinq families. communities. and society at
update an individualised care plan for each
large.
student. tracking their weekly activities and
proqress.
resolutions are
Each Child Care Institution must establish a
daily routine in collaboration with the Quarterly gatherings are essential, brinqing
Children's Committees, prominently displayed together the committee to review and confirm
throuqhout the facility. The committee. led by the i mplementation of the daily routine by the
the District Child Protection Officer as Superintendent/Person-in-charge.
Chairperson,
is
responsible
for these
initiatives.
Committee sessions commence by openinq
the suggestion box at the institution.
Extensive deliberations focus on children's
needs, protection. and welfare. with outcome5
meticulously documented as minutes foTr
future reference.

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YEAR 2022-23
THANDIGUDI HOME
Goodwill Children's Homes IGCHCSI has
In India, Goodwill operates three residential
admirably provided 49 years of dedicated homes for children and runs a comrnunity"
service to underprivileqed children facinq based childcare programme Known as the
hallenqing circumstances. As they entered Tribal Outreach Programme. This initiative was
the 2022-23 academic year, the organisation established in 2002 in the K.C. Patti area. Over
continued to achieve succe55 through various the
past two decades, Goodwill has
forms of childcare.
conslstently supported student education,
enabling many to progress to higher education
levels.
The unwavering support f rom sponsors in the
United Kinqdom, France, and India play5 a
crucial role in enabling GCHCS to provide A UK Trust and a key supporter acknowledges
assistance to children in need. With this
the impactful work of GCHCS in Tamil Nadu,
support, GCHCS can exter)d its outreach and India. Their contributions have allowed 36
provide care and protection to vulnerable
students to pursue higher education studies
children.
without obstacles.
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YEAR 2022-23
NEW ADMISSIONS
In the 2022-2023 academic year. Goodwill Government restrictions and a flawed system
Children's Homes Charitable Society admitted have led to a decline in admissions, impactinq
new underprivileqed children. continuinq its
the lives of disadvantaqed students. Despite
mission since 1974. Located in Thandigudi. these challenges, Goodwill Children's Homes
Kodaikanal. the organisation was established admitted 9 children in Thandigudi and 4 in
to provide a home for orphaned and destitute
Sanarpatti during thls period. Throughout
children who had lost their parents. Over the 2022-23. the organisation continued to
years. Goodwill faced challenges in selectinq provide care and support in its residential
the right candidates for admi55ion due to the homes, aiding 36 youngsters pursuing higher
high number of applications received. The education. Their Tribal Outreach Programme
pandemic further exacerbated difficulties,
ITORPI extended assistance to 281 children in
with online classes havinq a lower adoption
tribal hamlets.
rate compared to in-person classe5.

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However. due to government regulations. our
Pattiveeranpatti Girls, home were closed. and
89 girls were relocated to other care units. In
total, Goodwill directly supported 500
children during this time.
Their scrutiny yielded positive results, as thev
were content with the ongoing work being
undertaken by the organization. This off icial
acknowledgement bodes well for the
organization's efforts and underscores the
importance of government
support
facilitating smooth operations.
Residential Childcare Advancements
On June 1, 2022. the organization had the
Over the course of 2022-23. Goodwill privileqe of hostinq distinquished quests f rom
Chlldren's Homes made slgnlficant strldes In
the UK, includinq Chairman Dr David Neill,
bolstering residential care and support
Trustee Mary Thorne. and Mr Richard FenwicK.
services for children wlthin its two dedicated
Thls occasion marked a slgnificant step
homes situated in the heart of Dindioul
forward as they toured our facilities and
district, Tamil Nadu. In response to the closure
engaged in discussions with the executive
of the Pattiveeranpatti home, we initiated
team. The objective of their visit was to
transltlon to Extèrnal Asslstante, ensurino
collaborativelv
strateglse
essential
that the students previously residing in the
improvements for the oroanization. charting a
PVP Home were seamlessly relocated to
course for its future. The quests expressed
varlous alternative accommodations.
keen interest in implementing structural
These two essential hornes are nestled within
enhancements that would lead to the
two
distinct
village5:
Thandiqudi and
refinement of variou5 activities. This process
Sanarpatti. Our commitment to nurturing and
necessitated making difficult decisions to
providing a safe haven for children remains
address prevailinq challenqes. While the
unwavering, as we continually evolve our
journey presented its share of challenges, it
approach to meet the evolving needs of the
was an opportune moment for Goodwill to
children under our care.
address areas of concern and dissatisfaction.
Activities
We extend our admiration and qratitude to the
UK Trustees for thelr unwaverlng commltment.
During the period Spanning 202
023, a
Their
continued
support has
proven
variety of siqnificant activities took place. instrumental in enablinq us to provide
reflecting the commitment and dedication of the a5SlStance to destitute, orphaned, and
orqanisation. These activities were subject to
economlcally disadvantaged students wlthln
evaluation by various qovernment officials. who
our
local community. Their dedication
conducted inspections between April 2022 and resonates Strongly with our mission and is a
May 2023. The primary objective of these visits beacon of hope for those we serve.
was to ensure the organization was aligned with
its
intended purposes
and f unctioninq
effectively.
Notably.
officials
from
key
governmental bodies such as the Department o
Viqilance. the Society of Registrar, Revenu
Officials, the CWC. and the DCPO Office i
Dindiqul were involved in these inspections.

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YEAR 2022-23
ROAD LEADING TO THANDIGUDI
The deteriorated main public road leading to
GCHCS
Thandiqudi's
entrance
posed
diff iculties for walking and driving due to its
disrepair. Taking
action. the Goodwill
Children's Home Treasurer and Child Welfare
Officer approached the Kamanur Panchayat
Chairman, Maniranjitham Sathasivam. He
promptly committed to renovating the road,
resulting in the construction of a new Cement
Concrete Road at a cost of INR 1,10,000/- he
road is now greatly improved, facilitating
smooth travel. The Chairman was thanked by
presenting a garland in his office for his
contribution to the new road.
GOOIIWILL
(IIILORf H SHaME

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YEAR 2022-23
MEDICAL SCREENING
A medical screeninq test was conducted for
children at Thandiqudi home by a team of
doctors and nurses from the local Government
hospltal. The screening covered common
conditions like hearing and vision. aiming to
identify potential health problems. The
screening5 were offered for f ree and included
medScation dlstribution to those In need.
Fortunately, no major health issues were
found In the children. The effort highlights the
importance of routine health checks for
Primary school children aged 6 to 10 In
preventing diseases.

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YEAR 2022-23
SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION
SELCO Foundation in Banqalore advertised for
solar lighting subsidies, prompting Goodwill
Children's Hame5 Charitable Society IGCHCSI
to apply for solar energy system installation at
Goodwill Home Thandigudi. Their request was
approved on November 30, 2022. The home is
situated in a pristine hill area. but power cuts
made studying difficult for the children.
Recognizino the importance of electricity for
education and safety. GC HCS secured a grant.
covering 800/0 of the project'5 Rs.5.23.200
total cost. This grant facilitated the instal lation
of solar panels, batteries, lights. fans. wiring.
and insulation, improving the children's quality
of life.
Unlt one encompasses various areas, includ ino
Three Pillar, Scott House, Claire House, Jayam
House. Roseberry House, the medical room,
Layard House, and the office room, with a
maximum daily enerqy usage of 4.17 Kwh. The
second unit covers Lara House and staff
quarters, also with a maximum daily energy
usage of4.17 kwh.
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YEAR 2022-23
UK SUPPORTERS, VISITS
Visits to Thandigudi have left Goodwill
supporters and sponsors impressed. In
October 2023, former UK Chairman,
Quentin Edwards and his family vi51ted. In
January 2023. the UK Administrator Mrs
Theresa van der Merwe brought longstandinq
supporters to meet their sponsored children
and families. The supporters were truly moved
by the seamless execution of the visit. a
testament to the dedication and efficiency of
the Goodwill staff.
A March 2023 visit. led by Mrs Mary Needham
due to Mrs Elaine Clark's health setback.
continued the tradition. These encounters
highliqht the profound connections between
supporters, sponsors, and Goodwill's cause.

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YEAR 2022-23
UK ADMINISTRATOR'S VISIT
After the Supporters returned to England, the
UK Administrator remained in India from
February 2 to 7, 2023 to explore and train
GCHCS staff. She focused on understanding
Goodwi Il's progress. visited Thandiqudi and
Sanarpatti Homes including the senior girls
boarding at the CSI Higher Secondary school
in Batlagunda, visited Korancombu School for
distributinq gifts, and conducted valuable
training sessions. Her impactful train inq
covered
budqetinq
and
wider
development. The training sessions were well-
prepared and effectively delivered Notably.
the
training
encompassed
budgetary
onsideration5, enablinij senior Staff to
develop informed budget plan5. The guidelines
shared were particularly beneficial, provid ino
insights into budqet formulation and its
impact.
The administrator's dedication and adeptness
in conductinq these sessions were evident
through the positive feedback received from
senior staff members. Her approach and
communication style were commended for
their effectiveness in conveying essential
information.
An addltlonal hlohlSght was the productlve
meeting held with executive members of the
Indian Committee at Sanarpatti. This session
facilitated discussions on various GCHCS
activities, fostering a deeper understand inq
amonq participants.
In summary, the UK Administrator's visit and
engagement efforts significantly contributed
enhancing
staff
knowledge
and
organisational cohesion. The impact of the
training, insightful discussions. and Goodwill
initiative5 were met with appreciation from
both staff and manaqement alike.

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YEAR 2022-23
GOODWILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
The primary school's reopening on June 13, Independence Day celebrated on August 15,
2022, was marKed by students, cheerful faces
2022, and Republic Day on January 26, 2023
and excitement for the new academic year. A
medical team visited the school on June 29, The former was highlighted by flag hoisting
2022, to educate students about hygiene and speeches, while the latter marked the
practices and administer COVID-19 booster adoption of the Indian constitution, with the
doses to the teachers.
President raising the national flag at the Red
Fort.
A celebration on July 15, 2022, honoured the
birthday of Kamarajar, a revered leader who Additionally, on December17, 2022, the school
introduced the mid-day meal scheme for embraced the festive spirit throuqh
underprivileged students in Tamil Nadu. The
Christmas
function
where
students
day was declared an Educational Oevelopment participated
drama
and dance
Day, featuring student speeches and attire
performance,
receiving prizes for their
inspired by Kamarajar.
involvement.
The school continued to commemorate
signif icant national events. with the 75th
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YEAR 2022-23
TRAINING
ARTTHERAPY
The 2022-2023 period Saw the establishment
skill-stimulating
and
career-focused
training initiative5 by Goodwill Children's
Homes. Notable among these were the Art
Therapy workshops aimed at helping tribal
children recover from p3ndemic-induced
trauma throuqh creative expression and
enqaqement. These children, often hail inq
from sinqle-parent households or without
parental
support,
faced
challenges
exacerbated by
pandemic-related
lockdowns.
the
The workshops were well-supported by
funding from the Keithan Sathya Trust and
were facilitated by dedicated professionals
and volunteers.
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YEAR 2022-23
PATTIVEERANPATTI GIRLS
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
In July 2022. Goodwill Home Pattiveeranpatii
was forced to close due to government
regulations. As a result, the 89 students f rom
the home were transferred to various schools
in the Dindigul district. includinq CSI HIGHER
SECONDAR Y. NSVV, Malaisaral, and others.
Following the closure, the stLsdents received
supervision and support from one ol the staff
members to ensure they remained enrolled.
The girls appeared content and adapted well
to
their
new
environment,
actively
participating in their classes under the
guidance of teachers and wardens.
To summarise..
Csl Higher Secondary School,Batlagundu 45
NSVV -Gir15 Hiqher Secondary School- 12
Malaisaral Home.Pannaikadu- 9
Schools in Different Location5 - 24
Total: 89

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YEAR 2022-23
EDUCATION / COUNSELLING / ACHIEVEMENTS
This prograrnme helps children make a
successful transition from elementary to
hiqher education by strenqthenino school
qovernance and providinq them with special
support to access quality education. It also
addresses the high percentaoe of school
dropouts.
In Cla55 X. all 16 students took the March 2023
Board exarn5. One boy from Sanarpatti, failed
in 3 subject5, scorinq only 106 out of 500
marKs. Rajaqowri from PVP Home scored 471
out of 500, ranhinq first among Goodwill
student5 and school scholars. She will choose
her field of study for the two-year higher
secondary course, such as science, commerce,
mathematics, or vocational education.
Goodwill India engaoed in outreach efforts
targeting youth, offering counseling sessions
from start to finish. Their activities included
raising awareness, providing career gu idance,
and conducting life skills Sessions. These
efforts were extended to Senior boys and qirls
in various locations within the TORP target
areas. The overall goal was to assist these
children in transitioninq back into mainstream
education.
In Class Xll, 31 students110 boys and 20 girls)
successfully completed their higher secondary
board exams in March 2023, with all of them
passing. They are now preparing for college
and selectinq subjects for their future careers.
R. Kaleeswari scored 481 out of 600. the
hiqhest in her institution, while M. Kaleeswari
achieved a pertect 100 in Commerce at csi
H igher
Secondary
School.
These
accomplishments showcase their dedication
and promising educational futures.

YEAR 2022-23
CAREER GUIDANCE
A career-oriented program targetinq 1 Oth and The event successfully provided education guidance
12th-qrade students was organised by TORP
and re501ved queries for rural Students and parents,
staff, Aroqya Aqam
Aundipaaty, and Agam
ultSmately aldlng them In maklng Informed
Foundations Chennai at the TORP training
educational choices.
centre in K.C.Patti This inaugural event aimed
to expose students to a wide range of
opportunities often unknown to those in rural
areas. Wlth over 60 attendees. the program
shed light on diverse study options like
qeology.
archaeology.
and
marine
engineering, encouraging students to pursue
thelr Interests. The Agam Foundatlon
counsellor st￿Ssed the importance of
choosing flèlds allgned wlth personal Interests
rather than external influence.
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YEAR 2022-23
TRIBAL OUTREACH PROGRAMME
(TORP)
Goodwill Children's Homes IGCHCSI has
In India, Goodwill operates three residential
admirably provided 49 years of dedicated homes for children and runs a community-
service to underprivileged children facinq based childcare programme known as the
challenoinq circumstances. As they entered Tribal Outreach Programme. This initiative was
the 2022.23 academic year, the orqanisation
established in 2002 in the K,C. Patti area. Over
continued to achieve success through various
the
past two
decades,
Goodwill ha5
forms of childcare.
consistently supported student education,
enabling many to proqress to higher education
levels.
The unwavering support trom sponsors in the
United Kingdom. France, and India plays a
crucial role in enabling GCHCS to provide A UK Trust and a key supporter acknowledges
assistance to children in need. With this
the impactful work of GCHCS in Tamil Nadu,
support, GCHCS can extend its outreach and India. Their contributions have allowed 36
provide care and protection to vulnerable
students to pursue higher education studies
hildren.
without obstacles.
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YEAR 2022-23
The Tribal OLttreach Programme ITORPI
provides ongoing support to tribal students Patlent Examlnatlons.. A total of 193
within the K.C. Patti area. This community- registered patients were examined for various
based initiative enhances the educational
eye diseases.
journey of tribal students by covering school
and colleqe fees, as well as accommodation Surq•rles: Out of the total, 39 patients wer4
costs. Over the past two decades, TORP has diagnosed ¥vith cataract5 and referred t￿*
organized healthcare and medical camps to Aravind Eye H05Pital Theni for surgery undei
benefit underserved communities. Notably, an the care of hospltal ophthalmoloqist5.
eye camp in collaboration with CF Primary
Health Centre and Aravind Eye Hospital Theni MedScatlon: Medication were prescribed for
ha5 significantly improved eye health through 128 patients. and these prescriptions were
skilled care.
fulfilled in separate rooms.
0￿ra11 Hndings:
In the academic year 2022-2023. Goodwill Glasses: 85 individuals in need were provided
TORP expanded its a55i5tance to local tribal with qlasses
after
proper
refractive
children who commute from home to school. assessment by an optometrist.
TORP closely monitors student enrollment
and retention in 25 tribal villaqes, supporting Admlnlstratlve Support: The organisinq team
264 students with essential supplie5 like efficiently managed the administrative aspects
books, notebooks, stationery, rain covers, and of the c£mp. A dedicated administrative team
uniforffls. even amidst the challenges posed ensured the smooth operation of the camp.
by the pandemic. This impactful work has
been made possible with the Invaluable In conclusion, the Free Eye Screening Camp
support the UK and France.
held at K.C. Patti Government Primary School
on May 15, 2022, was a successful initiative
aimed at identifying eye conditions. providinq
medical assistance, and benefiting the
communlty.
Eye Screenlnq Camp Beneflts
Communit
The Free Eye kreening Carnp wa5 organised in
collaboration between Goodwil l TORP. the
Christian Fellowship Primary Health Centre,
and Aravind Eye Hospital Theni. The purpose of
the camp was to screen individuals for cataract
surgeries and refractive errors.
This camp has been a recurring event for the
past11 years.
..ZQ22
Free medicine given:128
Number of cataract diagnosès for surgeriès:
39
Number of non-vi5ual gla55es INV Glasses)
given: 85

trii
264
chlldren f rom 11 prlmary schools
benefitted from our support, that 15
136 boys and128 girls.
21
Village students were supported in
secondary schools or higher
education institutions. 17 school
students and 4 higher education
students.

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GOODWILL INDIA
YEAR 2022-23
WORLD INDIGENOUS DAY CELEBRATIOMSI /
The World Indigenous Day celebration at
Korancombu Tribal village on August 9th,
2022, was organized by Gandhigram Rural
University and supported by the Indian
government's Union Education Ministry. Dr.
Prof. Sivakumar highlighted the importance of
preserving cultural traditions despite scientific
progress. Prof. V. Rajarathinam welcomed
attendee5. and the Goodwill Tribal Outreach
Prooram ITORPI played a Key role in brinqinq
together trlbal communities and stakeholders.
'L
The event centred on honouring Indlgenous
women's
role
upholding
ancestral
knowledge related to the envlronment.
traditional medicine, and cultural heritage.
Speakers, including those from Gandhigram
University. shared experiences and strategies
for sustaining communal practices, language,
biodiver51ty, and indigenous medicine. The
event concluded with a call to retain
traditional cultural elements amonq tribal
communities.
TORP UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION
In a heartwarming initiative, Goodwill TORP Notably. a siqnificant number of children have
provided uniforms to underprivileqed chil¢Jren
now successfully completed at least their Class 10
on Auqust 12, 2022. The joy that radiated from
education. The impact of Goodwill-TORP's efforts
the children as they received their uniforms was
has reached far and wide, benefitinq a total of
truly heartening. Our commitment qoes beyond 263
students,
Each
uniform
distributed
merely di5tributinq uniforms; we strive to ensure
symboli5e5 more than ju51 clothing: it represents
that these children not only enroll but stay a steptowardsa briqhterfuture.
engaged throughout the entire academic year.
Every student cherishes the opportunity to
This support plays a pivotal role in fosterinq proudly wear these uniform5. Beyond the
regular school attendance and curbing the
material aspect, these uniforms embody a sense
unfortunate trend of school dropouts.
of belonging and equality, instillinq conf idence
and a sense of purpose in these young minds. As
The remarkable success of this endeavour 15
we continue this journey of empowerment, we
evident in the gradual decline of the school look forward to witnessing more success stories
dropout ratio.
and contributinq to a more educated and
inclijsive society.

GOODWILL INDIA
YEAR 2.022,-,a30
V-*.
EDUCATIONAL TOUR xll/
On March 22, 2023, the head teacher of
Nadupatti
Government
middle
school
orqanized an educational tour lor Tribal
students, sponsored by Goodwill TORP. The
tour included visits to Trivandrum's Palace,
beach, and Zoo, providing new and excitinq
experiences like 5eeinq aeroplanes and
helicopters. The students also went to
Kanyakumari to witness the meetinq point of
the three seas. They expressed gratitude to
Goodwill TORP for enablino this enriching
tour.
During the fiscal year 2022-2023, GCHCS
successfully garnered a total of INR 660,710
Isix lakh sixty thousand seven hundred and
ten rupee51. This impressive Sum was achieved
through a combination of contribution5 from
online charitable foundations. as well as
proceeds from the sale of recyclable materials.
FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES
Goodwill India is actively engaged in a
concerted fundraisinq campaign that aims to
securo financial support from a diverso range
of contributors, including local landowner5,
school teachers, 13borers, volunteers, and
alumni.

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ONCLUSION
INDIA OFFICE
In conclusion, the aspirations of
CH
for the
oodwill
dren's Homes
betterment of children and the community are
Plot No, 25, Muthamil Nagar
f lourishing, underscored by an unwavering Natham Main Road
dedication to fostering health. well-being, Adiyanoothu Post
education, and safety for all members. As we Dindigul - 624003
stride Into the future, our confidence In the Tamil Nadu
collective resilience of our community remains
South Indla
re501ute. We Stand poised to surmount any
obstacles that cross our path. propellinq us to
accelerate our efforts in realisinq our
ambition
haritab
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UK OFFICE
FIND US O
Web51te'.
www.goodwillhomes.orq.ul4
Goodwlll Children's Homes
2B, Whitefriars
Lewins Mead
Bristol
BSI 2NT
Tel.: 0117 3250 550
Email: admin@goodwillhomes.org.uK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GoodwillHom
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GoodwillHomes
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Charity Registration No. 270403
GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

GOODWILL CHILDREN'S H
MES
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Contents
Pages
Legal and administrative information
Chairman's statement
Treasurer's statement
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the accounts
10-13

OODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Charity name:
Goodwill Children's Homes
Charity registration number:
270403
Registered offite:
2B Whitefria
Lewins Mead
BSI 2NT
Trustees:
Dr David Neill
Elaine Clark
Ed Lang
Mary Shire
Mary Thome
Richard Fenwick
Katie Fenwick
Deepti Sandur
Harsha V Shankarananaryèn
(Chairman)
(Wi￿ Chairl
Resigned - 25th March 2023
Appointed - 25th March 2023
reasurerl
Administrator
Theresa van der Merwe
2B Whitefriars
Lewin5 Mead
Bristol
BSI 2NT
Accountsnts
illier Hopkins LLP
Radiu5 House
51 cla￿DdOn Road
Watford
Hetts
WD17 IHP
Banks
HSBC
18 London Street
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 ILG
Bank of Ireland
78181 aanbrassil Street
Dundalk
County Louth
Irish Republic
Solicitors
Mills & Reeve
Francis House
3-7 Redwell Street
Norwich
Norfolk NR2 4JJ

OODW
REN.
HOMES
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Despite the chèllenges fa￿ by India in 2022-23, the charity has had a positive year. We have continued to support the children
who need our assistance. Financially, the year has been better than expected, largely due to two large legacies. You can find more
information atKJut this in the Financial Report.
The relationship with our supporters has remained Strong with hvo'Friends c>f Goodwill, visits tsking pla￿ during the year allowing
the re13ty"onships formed by regular contart over time to get stronger.
The iM￿ct of Covid-19 was strongly felt in the rural areas of Tamil Nadu. Due to the uncertainty caused by the pandemic, some of
our staff had to leave to be with their extended families, and local fundraising in India has been challenging. De5Plte these
challenges, we remain committed to supwrting all the children who were residing in our homes by efficiently utilising our
remaining staff.
During the hiatus, we took the b'me to evaluate and determine the best methods to 5UPPOrt trib31 communities. Our team has been
artively working to build on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and enhance our organisab"on's efficiency and
effertiveness.
I want to express my appreciation to my fellow tmstees of the charity who are like me, all volunteers, for their cc>ntinued supwrt
and commitment to our financial stability and dedicatron to managing the charity, and I would like to extend my thanks for the
continued resilience and commitment of our administrator in the UK and staff in India during this time. The needs of the children
and young people who rely on our 5UPPOrt will remain our number one priority as we move towards a sustainable future.
As we look ahead, our charity is committed to maintaining financial prLlden￿ and transparency. We will continue to carefully
manage tsur finances and make strotegic investments to support our mission and goals. Additionallyi we will actively seek out new
revenue streams and fundraising opportunities tc> ensure our ltsng-terrn financial su5tainabilify.
The trustees express their heorifelt gratitude to all supporters Of our charity for their unwavering loyalty and generous
contributions. We recognise that we couldn't fulfil our mission without the support of people like you, and we want to assure you
that your contribub.ons have truly made a difference. Thank you ft)r believing in our cause.
Dr David Neill
Chairman
Date Ll ¥ l}

DWILL
HILDREN'S HOMES
TREASURER'S STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
As we move into the world of 'new normal, post pandemic and despite challenging volatile macro economic situations, our
supporters continued to be deeply invested in the activities of our charity. Our key focus continues to remain on SUp￿rting the
children and striving for a positive change. The key highlights of the financial performan￿ of the charity were as follows:
Total income for the ye3r was higher this year, £218,249 {previou5 year £144,050).. donations £130,896 (previous year £144,036),
legacie5 £86,789 (previous year £Nill and Bank Interest £564 (previous year £141. During the year we did not receive any
government grants.
During the year, the charity has been re-strategising its vision with our partner Society in South India and has a result the grants
totalling £46,635 have been higher in the current year (previous y￿r £41,386), mainly to support the running costs of the Homes
during the pandemic and grants for the Tribal Outreach Programme in Tamil NadLJ as well (this also included £840 for personal gifts
(previous year £1,285) for visitor expenses and pe￿Onal gifts rernitted to India).
The cost of the UK Administratic>n office at £35,726 is higher than ttie previous year (£33,271) and represents 160h of income
(previous year 230/01, below our tèrget to maintain these to 20%. The* costs include insurance, office rentsl charges and other
costs related to fundraising activities. A5 Part of the rtrstrategising with our partner Society, governance costs of £20,050 Iprevious
year £4,308) have been incurred in the year mainly comprising of Internal audits perfomed in India and Trustees. visits to the
Indièn charity, to reconnect, rebuild and reassure our 5UPPOrters. Providing eflicient and effettive administration continues to be
our priority, specially during current macroeconornic challenge£, to maintain our SUPPDrter base in order to increase the donations
and grants in the future.
The reserve5 at the end of the year now stand at £380,537 (p￿youS year £264,699). The ￿erVeS position is conb"nually kept
under review to ensure sufficiency to support the Indian operab"ons.
These accounts have been drawn up In a￿OrdanCe with the Statement of Recommended Practi￿ ISORPI 'Accounting and
Reporting by Chariti￿, revised in 2019.
Deepti Sandur
Treasurer
Date Il Otho.Lth 2Q23

**REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** 

## **GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES** 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

The Charity was founded in 1975 and adopted its current Rules on October 1st, 1994. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales to which it submits its accounts on an annual basis. The Rules establish the objects of the charity as being “the relief of poverty amongst children in any part of the world” and “without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing …. to give effect to the same by providing financial support to Goodwill Children’s Homes Charitable Society registered in Tamil Nadu, South India”. Currently, this organisation is responsible for 265 children in residential homes, trade training activities (15 older youngsters), an outreach programme that supports about 203 children in 27 tribal villages in the Palani Hills via the Tribal Outreach Project and 43 students being supported through higher education. 

The Rules provide for a Trustee body of not more than twelve members and require the appointment of a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a Treasurer and a Secretary by the Annual General Meeting to be held in September of each year. Trustees seek to fill vacancies from the charity’s existing supporter base taking into account the skills, experience and personal qualities needed to maintain the balance of the Trustee body. An audit of the skills and experience of existing Trustees has allowed a focussed search for additional Trustees to add to the expertise available on the Trustee body. Once a potential Trustee has been identified the person is approached, discussions take place, a short curriculum vitae is requested, and two referees are consulted. The person may attend one or two meetings as a guest. If all sides are happy after these preliminaries the new Trustee will be nominated and appointed at the Annual General Meeting. Where a newly appointed Trustee has not visited the Indian locations, a visit is facilitated if other circumstances allow. 

All decisions on policy matters are made at Trustee meetings (currently three meetings per annum) but specific decisions may be delegated to Officers if the matter cannot be deferred to the next meeting. The Rules also provide for an Executive Committee to make decisions if necessary, reporting its decisions to the next meeting of the Trustees. 

The delivery of care to children is entirely entrusted to partner organisations in South India (currently one major partner as specified in the Rules and one lesser partner). The relationships are specified in the short Memorandum of Understanding. These organisations are responsible under Indian law for the care of children, execution of programmes, ownership, and maintenance of, and employment of staff. In the past, the main channel of communication with these partners has been through a Field Consultant employed by the Charity, who has reported in writing to all meetings of the Trustees and spent approximately six months each year in India. In light of the financial circumstances, the Field Consultant is no longer employed and this role is now partially overseen by Trustees’ monitoring more closely and receiving better communication from the Indian Committee. Much of the recent focus of the UK Trustees has been on auditing policies and ensuring that they reflect recent legislation and are fit for purpose. A big emphasis has been put into examining the policy on Safeguarding the young people in our care and ensuring that working practises in India reflect our expectations of what is appropriate. The implications of the recent GDPR legislation are being incorporated into our Data Protection policy. In the absence of a Field Consultant, the trustees have responded by increasing the number of visits they make to Tamil Nadu to visit Goodwill Homes. At present at least two trustees make separate visits each year. They use this opportunity to audit the implementation of Goodwill policies and procedures, and also to spend time talking to the young people in Goodwill’s care- finding out their views on life at Goodwill. In addition, individual Trustees visit the field sites to improve their understanding of the work which is being done and the problems which must be overcome. 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

The Trustees' aims and objectives are reviewed at the Annual General Meeting. The list distinguishes between activities in India, which are driven mainly by the needs and aspirations of its partner organisations, and activities in the United Kingdom, which focus on the raising of funds, communication with supporters, and ensuring the integrity of financial and administrative arrangements. In recent years the most important initiative in India has been the consolidation of residential care for older children on a large new site at Sanarpatti in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu. The first phase of this construction comprised two residential blocks for boys and a refectory. There is now a need to focus on replacing the inadequate accommodation for the older girls who are based in Pattiveeranpatti. 

Communication with supporters is maintained by a twice-yearly Newsletter, and those supporters who sponsor individual children receive additional information directly from India.  Recent hard work has resulted in a useful website (http://www.goodwillhomes.org.uk/). 

In the United Kingdom, the charity employs one Administrator who is based in an office in Bristol. There are small groups of supporters in various parts of the country who raise money for the charity. 

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## **GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** 

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities. 

## **Financial Review** 

The Charity sets an annual budget, which is based on the expected recurrent and agreed capital costs of the partner organisations in India. To fund that expenditure the charity sets income targets, which are based on past experience of giving by supporters in the United Kingdom (much of it in the form of long term sponsorships of individual children, specific facilities, or outreach villages). Where there is need for capital sums above such regular income the Charity will apply to other grant making bodies or issue an appeal to supporters: during the financial year an appeal of this kind was made to existing supporters through the Newsletter. 

The Charity has a Memorandum of Understanding with the French Supporters' Group and that group signed a complementary Memorandum of Understanding with the Tamil Nadu Society. As a consequence funds from France which previously flowed through the UK charity's accounts are now remitted directly to India. The Memoranda of Understanding include provision for mechanisms to ensure that the two streams of funding are properly co-coordinated and accounted in India. 

## **Investment Powers** 

These are governed by the Rules of the Association which permit the funds to be invested in any shares, securities or other property, whether producing income or not, or to lodge the same in any current or deposit bank or building society account and generally to exercise all the powers of investment which a sole beneficial owner of such monies would be entitled to exercise. 

The Charity currently adopts a policy of using low risk investments with a view to ensuring that the capital value of the fund is maintained in real terms. Therefore money has been invested in short term (up to 60 days notice) bank deposit accounts and in money market term deposits up to one year. The policy is reviewed annually. 

## **Reserves Policy** 

It is the trustees’ policy to maintain reserves above one year’s running costs. The level of reserves is monitored and reviewed annually by the trustees.  Reserves at the end of the year amounted to £380,537 (previous year: £264,699). 

## **Risk Management** 

The trustees have examined the principal areas of the Charity’s operations and considered the major risks faced in each of these areas. In making decisions and reacting to its operating environment the Charity's Trustees recognise the need to avoid risks in the areas of administration, public reputation, financial management and government policy. There are also risks relating to the operation of our partner Society in Tamil Nadu under all those heads and in the area of childcare, but the Memorandum of Understanding with them makes it clear that the main responsibility for its finances, staffing and childcare lies with that Society. 

In the opinion of the trustees, the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, as identified by them, have been reviewed and systems have been established which under normal conditions, should allow these risks to be mitigated to an acceptable level in its day-to day operations. The Trustees have agreed to review the statement of risk on an annual basis at the first meeting in each calendar year. 

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GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Grant Making Pollcy
The Charity makes grants to assist Goodwill Children's Homes Charitsble Society in Tamil Nadu. Grants a￿ made quarterly to cover running
o)sts and special projects 35 detailed in the budgets of the homes.
Equal Opportunltles Statement
Goodwill Children's Homes Is committed to equal Opportuniti￿ both in making grants to Indian partners and in its operation in the United
Kingdom.
an employer in the United Kingdom it aims to treat all Worke￿ and job applicants equally without discriminating on grounds of marital
status, gender, sexuality, disability, age, colour, race, religion, nationality, or ethnic origin. The poliq covers recruitment, terms and
conditions, indurtion, condutt at work, promotion, and disciplinary and grievance procedures.. similarly all employees and truste￿ have an
obligation not to discriminate and to report incidents of discritllination which may occur.
By order of the Governing Body
Dr David Neill (Chairman)
Date..
Ll xlb

## **GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES** 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023 which are set out on pages 9 to 14. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'). 

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

- 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

- 2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or 

- 3 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 


Radius House 51 Clarendon Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 lHP 

Simon Speller FCA Hillier Hopkins LLP Chartered Accountants Date: 23 October 2023 



GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
Notes
INCOME FROM:
Voluntary income:
Donations
116,834
47,858
14,062
38,931
130,896
86,789
144,036
Legacies
Other income..
Government grants
Investment income..
Bank interest
564
564
14
Total Income
165,257
52,993
218,249
144,050
EXPENDrruRE ON:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
35,726
33,824
20,050
35,726
46,635
20,050
33,271
41,386
4,308
12,811
Governance costs
Totsl Resources Expended
89,600
12,811
102,411
78,965
NET MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS
75,657
40,182
115,838
65,085
Balances brought forward
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
252,250
327,907
12,449
52,631
264,699
380,537
199,614
264,699

GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible a55ets
1&5
163
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
2,220
382,224
384,444
1,496
265,867
267,363
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE
WITHIN ONE YEAR
{3,907)
{2,827)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
380,537
380,537
264,536
264,699
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Restricted funds
52,631
12,449
Unrestricted Funds
327,907
252,250
380,537
264,699
Approved by the Trustees on
and signed on their behalf by:
Dr David Neill - Chairman

GO
DWILL CHILDREN'S HOME
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
I ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost Dr
transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with the Ststement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Strndard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 102) (issued in October 20191 and Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 and Charities Act 20LI.
Goodwill Children's Homes constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of
the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors which
have been raised by the charity for particular purp05e5. The cost of raising and administering such funds are
charged against the specific fund. The only restricted funds relate to the Tamil Nadu Tools Appeal.
Intome and expenditure
Income, which is mainly covenants, donations and 5PDnsorships, is accounted for when received except for
interest receivable which is accounted for on an accruals basis. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Income tax is recoveraL¥le from HMRC under Gift Aid, and is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Legacies
Legacies are credited on receipt to the relevant fund as indicated by the wishes of the testator. Where no such
wishes have been expressed the re￿ip￿S are credited to unrestricted funds.
Donations
Donations received in response to appeals for specific projects are credited to the relevant restricted funds.
Grants
Grant income is accounted for in accordance with the terms of the grant.
Government Grants
Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants Df a revenue nature are
recognised in the Statement Df Financial Activities In the same perio(5 as the related expenditure.
Resources Expended
All expenditure is accounted for Dn an accruals basis and has been allocated to the specific projert to which they
relate. Where C05ts cannot be directly attributed to a parb"cular heading, they have been allocated on a basis
consistent with the use Df the resource.
Fundraising costs are incurred in seeking voluntary contributions. Governance costs are those incurred in
connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided at a rate to write off the cost of fixed assets over their effettive working lives. Hell￿,
computer equipment and softsvare is depreciated on a straight-line basis Dver three years.
Taxation
The Charity's surpluses are derived from, and are applied towards, the maintenance of charitable activities and as
such are not subjert to taxation.
Allocation of costs
Costs are allocated to the specific project to which they relate. Where costs cannot be dirertly attributed to a
particular heading, they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resource.

GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2. INCOME RECEIVED
During the year, £14,062 (2022.. £16,649) of donation income was to restricted funds.
During the year, £38,931 (2022.. £Nil) of legacy income was to restricted fund5.
3. ANALYSIS OF TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
It has been assumed that 100 per cent of the cost of the Administrator's salary and administration Offi￿ costs are
attributable to the "Costs of raising funds"
staff
Costs
Other
costs
Total
2023
Totsl
2022
R8islng Funds
Costs ofgenerating voluntsry income
Administrator's Salary
Administration offi￿ costs
26,688
26,688
9,038
35,726
24,660
9,038
9,038
33,271
Charltable actlvltles
Grants provided for education, running
costs , including grants for Tribal Out
Reach Programme (Note)
Grants provided for special projerts
46,635
46,635
41,386
46,635
46,635
41,386
The above includes..
Charitable activities from restricted funds
12,811
14,900
Governance costs
Independent Examiner's Fees
-current year
Trust expenses
Trustees, expenses
Legal and professional fees
2,716
7,767
2,716
7,767
2,535
1,773
9,567
20,050
20,050
4,308
Grants
For the period under review the Charity has made grants to assist Goodwill Children's Charitable Society in Tamil
Nadu. Grants have been made during the year to cover running costs and special projects as detailed in the
budgets of the homes.
Whilst there is no legal or constructive obligation on the trustees to provide financial support in the future and
they retsin the option to discontinue such payments should circUmstan￿S require, the trustees do in fact intend
to continue tD provide grants for Tamil Nadu for the foreseeable future.

GOODWILL CHILD
EN,
HOMES
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
4. STAFF COSTS
2023
2022
Salaries
Employers pension costs
24,834
1,854
23,000
1,660
26,688
24,660
The average number of employees was I12022- 11
ND employee earned £60,000 per annum or more.
During the year, Trustees were reimbursed no expenses (2022.. Nil).
During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2022.. Nil).
During the year, no Trustees re￿iVed any remuneration12022: Nil).
5. TANGIBLE ASSETS
2023
Equipment
2022
Equipment
Opening cost
Additions
DispDsals
6,864
6,864
Closing cost
6,864
6,864
Opening Depreciation
Charqe for the year
Disp05als
6,701
163
6,497
204
Closing Depreciation
6,864
6,701
Closing Net Book Value
163
6. DEBTORS
2023
2022
Income tax recoverable
Other debtors
Prepayments
2,220
1,496
2,220
1,496
7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE
WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023
2022
Other creditors and accruals
Other taxes and social Security costs
2,935
972
3,907
2,827
2,827

DWILL CHILDREN'S HO
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
8. RESTRIcfED FUNDS
other
Total
Opening balance
New funds
Resources expended
12,+19
52,993
{12,811)
12,449
52,993
(12,8111
Closing balan
52,631
52,631
The opening balance represents funds for Higher Education (£10,000), a computer & projertor for primary school
(E5001, a washing machine (£2001 and funds raised for winter appeal (£1,749). New funds raised relates to a
further donation received for Higher Education1£12,000- being orried forward), a further £1,062 for winter
appeal and £1,000 relating to catch up camps for health and education (being carried foNardl- During the year
legacies amounting to £38,930 have been received towards funds raised for scholarship scheme.
9. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Total
Funds
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Tangible fixed 3ssets
Debtors and prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors due in one year
163
1,496
265,867
12,8271
2,220
329,594
(3,907)
2,220
382,224
13,9071
52,631
Net assets at 31st March 2023
327,907
52,631
380,537
264,699

Charity Registration No. 270403
GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

GOODWILL CHILDREN'S H
MES
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Contents
Pages
Legal and administrative information
Chairman's statement
Treasurer's statement
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the accounts
10-13

OODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Charity name:
Goodwill Children's Homes
Charity registration number:
270403
Registered offite:
2B Whitefria
Lewins Mead
BSI 2NT
Trustees:
Dr David Neill
Elaine Clark
Ed Lang
Mary Shire
Mary Thome
Richard Fenwick
Katie Fenwick
Deepti Sandur
Harsha V Shankarananaryèn
(Chairman)
(Wi￿ Chairl
Resigned - 25th March 2023
Appointed - 25th March 2023
reasurerl
Administrator
Theresa van der Merwe
2B Whitefriars
Lewin5 Mead
Bristol
BSI 2NT
Accountsnts
illier Hopkins LLP
Radiu5 House
51 cla￿DdOn Road
Watford
Hetts
WD17 IHP
Banks
HSBC
18 London Street
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 ILG
Bank of Ireland
78181 aanbrassil Street
Dundalk
County Louth
Irish Republic
Solicitors
Mills & Reeve
Francis House
3-7 Redwell Street
Norwich
Norfolk NR2 4JJ

OODW
REN.
HOMES
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Despite the chèllenges fa￿ by India in 2022-23, the charity has had a positive year. We have continued to support the children
who need our assistance. Financially, the year has been better than expected, largely due to two large legacies. You can find more
information atKJut this in the Financial Report.
The relationship with our supporters has remained Strong with hvo'Friends c>f Goodwill, visits tsking pla￿ during the year allowing
the re13ty"onships formed by regular contart over time to get stronger.
The iM￿ct of Covid-19 was strongly felt in the rural areas of Tamil Nadu. Due to the uncertainty caused by the pandemic, some of
our staff had to leave to be with their extended families, and local fundraising in India has been challenging. De5Plte these
challenges, we remain committed to supwrting all the children who were residing in our homes by efficiently utilising our
remaining staff.
During the hiatus, we took the b'me to evaluate and determine the best methods to 5UPPOrt trib31 communities. Our team has been
artively working to build on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and enhance our organisab"on's efficiency and
effertiveness.
I want to express my appreciation to my fellow tmstees of the charity who are like me, all volunteers, for their cc>ntinued supwrt
and commitment to our financial stability and dedicatron to managing the charity, and I would like to extend my thanks for the
continued resilience and commitment of our administrator in the UK and staff in India during this time. The needs of the children
and young people who rely on our 5UPPOrt will remain our number one priority as we move towards a sustainable future.
As we look ahead, our charity is committed to maintaining financial prLlden￿ and transparency. We will continue to carefully
manage tsur finances and make strotegic investments to support our mission and goals. Additionallyi we will actively seek out new
revenue streams and fundraising opportunities tc> ensure our ltsng-terrn financial su5tainabilify.
The trustees express their heorifelt gratitude to all supporters Of our charity for their unwavering loyalty and generous
contributions. We recognise that we couldn't fulfil our mission without the support of people like you, and we want to assure you
that your contribub.ons have truly made a difference. Thank you ft)r believing in our cause.
Dr David Neill
Chairman
Date Ll ¥ l}

DWILL
HILDREN'S HOMES
TREASURER'S STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
As we move into the world of 'new normal, post pandemic and despite challenging volatile macro economic situations, our
supporters continued to be deeply invested in the activities of our charity. Our key focus continues to remain on SUp￿rting the
children and striving for a positive change. The key highlights of the financial performan￿ of the charity were as follows:
Total income for the ye3r was higher this year, £218,249 {previou5 year £144,050).. donations £130,896 (previous year £144,036),
legacie5 £86,789 (previous year £Nill and Bank Interest £564 (previous year £141. During the year we did not receive any
government grants.
During the year, the charity has been re-strategising its vision with our partner Society in South India and has a result the grants
totalling £46,635 have been higher in the current year (previous y￿r £41,386), mainly to support the running costs of the Homes
during the pandemic and grants for the Tribal Outreach Programme in Tamil NadLJ as well (this also included £840 for personal gifts
(previous year £1,285) for visitor expenses and pe￿Onal gifts rernitted to India).
The cost of the UK Administratic>n office at £35,726 is higher than ttie previous year (£33,271) and represents 160h of income
(previous year 230/01, below our tèrget to maintain these to 20%. The* costs include insurance, office rentsl charges and other
costs related to fundraising activities. A5 Part of the rtrstrategising with our partner Society, governance costs of £20,050 Iprevious
year £4,308) have been incurred in the year mainly comprising of Internal audits perfomed in India and Trustees. visits to the
Indièn charity, to reconnect, rebuild and reassure our 5UPPOrters. Providing eflicient and effettive administration continues to be
our priority, specially during current macroeconornic challenge£, to maintain our SUPPDrter base in order to increase the donations
and grants in the future.
The reserve5 at the end of the year now stand at £380,537 (p￿youS year £264,699). The ￿erVeS position is conb"nually kept
under review to ensure sufficiency to support the Indian operab"ons.
These accounts have been drawn up In a￿OrdanCe with the Statement of Recommended Practi￿ ISORPI 'Accounting and
Reporting by Chariti￿, revised in 2019.
Deepti Sandur
Treasurer
Date Il Otho.Lth 2Q23

**REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** 

## **GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES** 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

The Charity was founded in 1975 and adopted its current Rules on October 1st, 1994. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales to which it submits its accounts on an annual basis. The Rules establish the objects of the charity as being “the relief of poverty amongst children in any part of the world” and “without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing …. to give effect to the same by providing financial support to Goodwill Children’s Homes Charitable Society registered in Tamil Nadu, South India”. Currently, this organisation is responsible for 265 children in residential homes, trade training activities (15 older youngsters), an outreach programme that supports about 203 children in 27 tribal villages in the Palani Hills via the Tribal Outreach Project and 43 students being supported through higher education. 

The Rules provide for a Trustee body of not more than twelve members and require the appointment of a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a Treasurer and a Secretary by the Annual General Meeting to be held in September of each year. Trustees seek to fill vacancies from the charity’s existing supporter base taking into account the skills, experience and personal qualities needed to maintain the balance of the Trustee body. An audit of the skills and experience of existing Trustees has allowed a focussed search for additional Trustees to add to the expertise available on the Trustee body. Once a potential Trustee has been identified the person is approached, discussions take place, a short curriculum vitae is requested, and two referees are consulted. The person may attend one or two meetings as a guest. If all sides are happy after these preliminaries the new Trustee will be nominated and appointed at the Annual General Meeting. Where a newly appointed Trustee has not visited the Indian locations, a visit is facilitated if other circumstances allow. 

All decisions on policy matters are made at Trustee meetings (currently three meetings per annum) but specific decisions may be delegated to Officers if the matter cannot be deferred to the next meeting. The Rules also provide for an Executive Committee to make decisions if necessary, reporting its decisions to the next meeting of the Trustees. 

The delivery of care to children is entirely entrusted to partner organisations in South India (currently one major partner as specified in the Rules and one lesser partner). The relationships are specified in the short Memorandum of Understanding. These organisations are responsible under Indian law for the care of children, execution of programmes, ownership, and maintenance of, and employment of staff. In the past, the main channel of communication with these partners has been through a Field Consultant employed by the Charity, who has reported in writing to all meetings of the Trustees and spent approximately six months each year in India. In light of the financial circumstances, the Field Consultant is no longer employed and this role is now partially overseen by Trustees’ monitoring more closely and receiving better communication from the Indian Committee. Much of the recent focus of the UK Trustees has been on auditing policies and ensuring that they reflect recent legislation and are fit for purpose. A big emphasis has been put into examining the policy on Safeguarding the young people in our care and ensuring that working practises in India reflect our expectations of what is appropriate. The implications of the recent GDPR legislation are being incorporated into our Data Protection policy. In the absence of a Field Consultant, the trustees have responded by increasing the number of visits they make to Tamil Nadu to visit Goodwill Homes. At present at least two trustees make separate visits each year. They use this opportunity to audit the implementation of Goodwill policies and procedures, and also to spend time talking to the young people in Goodwill’s care- finding out their views on life at Goodwill. In addition, individual Trustees visit the field sites to improve their understanding of the work which is being done and the problems which must be overcome. 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

The Trustees' aims and objectives are reviewed at the Annual General Meeting. The list distinguishes between activities in India, which are driven mainly by the needs and aspirations of its partner organisations, and activities in the United Kingdom, which focus on the raising of funds, communication with supporters, and ensuring the integrity of financial and administrative arrangements. In recent years the most important initiative in India has been the consolidation of residential care for older children on a large new site at Sanarpatti in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu. The first phase of this construction comprised two residential blocks for boys and a refectory. There is now a need to focus on replacing the inadequate accommodation for the older girls who are based in Pattiveeranpatti. 

Communication with supporters is maintained by a twice-yearly Newsletter, and those supporters who sponsor individual children receive additional information directly from India.  Recent hard work has resulted in a useful website (http://www.goodwillhomes.org.uk/). 

In the United Kingdom, the charity employs one Administrator who is based in an office in Bristol. There are small groups of supporters in various parts of the country who raise money for the charity. 

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## **GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** 

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities. 

## **Financial Review** 

The Charity sets an annual budget, which is based on the expected recurrent and agreed capital costs of the partner organisations in India. To fund that expenditure the charity sets income targets, which are based on past experience of giving by supporters in the United Kingdom (much of it in the form of long term sponsorships of individual children, specific facilities, or outreach villages). Where there is need for capital sums above such regular income the Charity will apply to other grant making bodies or issue an appeal to supporters: during the financial year an appeal of this kind was made to existing supporters through the Newsletter. 

The Charity has a Memorandum of Understanding with the French Supporters' Group and that group signed a complementary Memorandum of Understanding with the Tamil Nadu Society. As a consequence funds from France which previously flowed through the UK charity's accounts are now remitted directly to India. The Memoranda of Understanding include provision for mechanisms to ensure that the two streams of funding are properly co-coordinated and accounted in India. 

## **Investment Powers** 

These are governed by the Rules of the Association which permit the funds to be invested in any shares, securities or other property, whether producing income or not, or to lodge the same in any current or deposit bank or building society account and generally to exercise all the powers of investment which a sole beneficial owner of such monies would be entitled to exercise. 

The Charity currently adopts a policy of using low risk investments with a view to ensuring that the capital value of the fund is maintained in real terms. Therefore money has been invested in short term (up to 60 days notice) bank deposit accounts and in money market term deposits up to one year. The policy is reviewed annually. 

## **Reserves Policy** 

It is the trustees’ policy to maintain reserves above one year’s running costs. The level of reserves is monitored and reviewed annually by the trustees.  Reserves at the end of the year amounted to £380,537 (previous year: £264,699). 

## **Risk Management** 

The trustees have examined the principal areas of the Charity’s operations and considered the major risks faced in each of these areas. In making decisions and reacting to its operating environment the Charity's Trustees recognise the need to avoid risks in the areas of administration, public reputation, financial management and government policy. There are also risks relating to the operation of our partner Society in Tamil Nadu under all those heads and in the area of childcare, but the Memorandum of Understanding with them makes it clear that the main responsibility for its finances, staffing and childcare lies with that Society. 

In the opinion of the trustees, the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, as identified by them, have been reviewed and systems have been established which under normal conditions, should allow these risks to be mitigated to an acceptable level in its day-to day operations. The Trustees have agreed to review the statement of risk on an annual basis at the first meeting in each calendar year. 

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GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Grant Making Pollcy
The Charity makes grants to assist Goodwill Children's Homes Charitsble Society in Tamil Nadu. Grants a￿ made quarterly to cover running
o)sts and special projects 35 detailed in the budgets of the homes.
Equal Opportunltles Statement
Goodwill Children's Homes Is committed to equal Opportuniti￿ both in making grants to Indian partners and in its operation in the United
Kingdom.
an employer in the United Kingdom it aims to treat all Worke￿ and job applicants equally without discriminating on grounds of marital
status, gender, sexuality, disability, age, colour, race, religion, nationality, or ethnic origin. The poliq covers recruitment, terms and
conditions, indurtion, condutt at work, promotion, and disciplinary and grievance procedures.. similarly all employees and truste￿ have an
obligation not to discriminate and to report incidents of discritllination which may occur.
By order of the Governing Body
Dr David Neill (Chairman)
Date..
Ll xlb

## **GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES** 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023 which are set out on pages 9 to 14. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'). 

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

- 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

- 2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or 

- 3 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 


Radius House 51 Clarendon Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 lHP 

Simon Speller FCA Hillier Hopkins LLP Chartered Accountants Date: 23 October 2023 



GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
Notes
INCOME FROM:
Voluntary income:
Donations
116,834
47,858
14,062
38,931
130,896
86,789
144,036
Legacies
Other income..
Government grants
Investment income..
Bank interest
564
564
14
Total Income
165,257
52,993
218,249
144,050
EXPENDrruRE ON:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
35,726
33,824
20,050
35,726
46,635
20,050
33,271
41,386
4,308
12,811
Governance costs
Totsl Resources Expended
89,600
12,811
102,411
78,965
NET MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS
75,657
40,182
115,838
65,085
Balances brought forward
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
252,250
327,907
12,449
52,631
264,699
380,537
199,614
264,699

GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible a55ets
1&5
163
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
2,220
382,224
384,444
1,496
265,867
267,363
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE
WITHIN ONE YEAR
{3,907)
{2,827)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
380,537
380,537
264,536
264,699
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Restricted funds
52,631
12,449
Unrestricted Funds
327,907
252,250
380,537
264,699
Approved by the Trustees on
and signed on their behalf by:
Dr David Neill - Chairman

GO
DWILL CHILDREN'S HOME
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
I ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost Dr
transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with the Ststement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Strndard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 102) (issued in October 20191 and Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 and Charities Act 20LI.
Goodwill Children's Homes constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of
the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors which
have been raised by the charity for particular purp05e5. The cost of raising and administering such funds are
charged against the specific fund. The only restricted funds relate to the Tamil Nadu Tools Appeal.
Intome and expenditure
Income, which is mainly covenants, donations and 5PDnsorships, is accounted for when received except for
interest receivable which is accounted for on an accruals basis. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Income tax is recoveraL¥le from HMRC under Gift Aid, and is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Legacies
Legacies are credited on receipt to the relevant fund as indicated by the wishes of the testator. Where no such
wishes have been expressed the re￿ip￿S are credited to unrestricted funds.
Donations
Donations received in response to appeals for specific projects are credited to the relevant restricted funds.
Grants
Grant income is accounted for in accordance with the terms of the grant.
Government Grants
Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants Df a revenue nature are
recognised in the Statement Df Financial Activities In the same perio(5 as the related expenditure.
Resources Expended
All expenditure is accounted for Dn an accruals basis and has been allocated to the specific projert to which they
relate. Where C05ts cannot be directly attributed to a parb"cular heading, they have been allocated on a basis
consistent with the use Df the resource.
Fundraising costs are incurred in seeking voluntary contributions. Governance costs are those incurred in
connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided at a rate to write off the cost of fixed assets over their effettive working lives. Hell￿,
computer equipment and softsvare is depreciated on a straight-line basis Dver three years.
Taxation
The Charity's surpluses are derived from, and are applied towards, the maintenance of charitable activities and as
such are not subjert to taxation.
Allocation of costs
Costs are allocated to the specific project to which they relate. Where costs cannot be dirertly attributed to a
particular heading, they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resource.

GOODWILL CHILDREN'S HOMES
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2. INCOME RECEIVED
During the year, £14,062 (2022.. £16,649) of donation income was to restricted funds.
During the year, £38,931 (2022.. £Nil) of legacy income was to restricted fund5.
3. ANALYSIS OF TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
It has been assumed that 100 per cent of the cost of the Administrator's salary and administration Offi￿ costs are
attributable to the "Costs of raising funds"
staff
Costs
Other
costs
Total
2023
Totsl
2022
R8islng Funds
Costs ofgenerating voluntsry income
Administrator's Salary
Administration offi￿ costs
26,688
26,688
9,038
35,726
24,660
9,038
9,038
33,271
Charltable actlvltles
Grants provided for education, running
costs , including grants for Tribal Out
Reach Programme (Note)
Grants provided for special projerts
46,635
46,635
41,386
46,635
46,635
41,386
The above includes..
Charitable activities from restricted funds
12,811
14,900
Governance costs
Independent Examiner's Fees
-current year
Trust expenses
Trustees, expenses
Legal and professional fees
2,716
7,767
2,716
7,767
2,535
1,773
9,567
20,050
20,050
4,308
Grants
For the period under review the Charity has made grants to assist Goodwill Children's Charitable Society in Tamil
Nadu. Grants have been made during the year to cover running costs and special projects as detailed in the
budgets of the homes.
Whilst there is no legal or constructive obligation on the trustees to provide financial support in the future and
they retsin the option to discontinue such payments should circUmstan￿S require, the trustees do in fact intend
to continue tD provide grants for Tamil Nadu for the foreseeable future.

GOODWILL CHILD
EN,
HOMES
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
4. STAFF COSTS
2023
2022
Salaries
Employers pension costs
24,834
1,854
23,000
1,660
26,688
24,660
The average number of employees was I12022- 11
ND employee earned £60,000 per annum or more.
During the year, Trustees were reimbursed no expenses (2022.. Nil).
During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2022.. Nil).
During the year, no Trustees re￿iVed any remuneration12022: Nil).
5. TANGIBLE ASSETS
2023
Equipment
2022
Equipment
Opening cost
Additions
DispDsals
6,864
6,864
Closing cost
6,864
6,864
Opening Depreciation
Charqe for the year
Disp05als
6,701
163
6,497
204
Closing Depreciation
6,864
6,701
Closing Net Book Value
163
6. DEBTORS
2023
2022
Income tax recoverable
Other debtors
Prepayments
2,220
1,496
2,220
1,496
7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE
WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023
2022
Other creditors and accruals
Other taxes and social Security costs
2,935
972
3,907
2,827
2,827

DWILL CHILDREN'S HO
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
8. RESTRIcfED FUNDS
other
Total
Opening balance
New funds
Resources expended
12,+19
52,993
{12,811)
12,449
52,993
(12,8111
Closing balan
52,631
52,631
The opening balance represents funds for Higher Education (£10,000), a computer & projertor for primary school
(E5001, a washing machine (£2001 and funds raised for winter appeal (£1,749). New funds raised relates to a
further donation received for Higher Education1£12,000- being orried forward), a further £1,062 for winter
appeal and £1,000 relating to catch up camps for health and education (being carried foNardl- During the year
legacies amounting to £38,930 have been received towards funds raised for scholarship scheme.
9. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Total
Funds
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Tangible fixed 3ssets
Debtors and prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors due in one year
163
1,496
265,867
12,8271
2,220
329,594
(3,907)
2,220
382,224
13,9071
52,631
Net assets at 31st March 2023
327,907
52,631
380,537
264,699