2025-04-05-accounts - The Takk Trust

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 05 04 2024 05 04 2025

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name The Takk Trust Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 290753 Charity's principal address Freshfieds Mutton Hall Hill Heathfield Postcode TN21 8NL

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
David Jonathan Chair
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2 David Farey
3 Stephen Smith
4 Paul Sefa
5 Deanne Marbell
6 Esther Armah
7 Betty Cooper
8 Debbie Robinson
9 Denise Ward
10 Sarah Smith
11 Heather Stokes
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser	Name	Address




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

Rev Michael James Smith – Head of Mission

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Deed

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

Trust

(eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods

Enquiry among supporters

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

The trustees oversee the day to day running of the Trust A weekly meeting of the Chair, Head of Mission, UK lead, Africa lead and Safeguarding officer is used to keep trustees informed and engaged with all operational matters.

A monthly meeting of the Chair, Head of Mission, UK lead, Africa lead,Safeguarding and Senior Management of the Beloved Missionary School (head, deputy head, administration and school pastor) DBS checks are in place for all employees
The beloved missionary school is registered with the Ghanaian education department, with representation of the trustees on the school’s board The mission director retains his accreditation as a minister within the Church of England.
Policies are reviewed on an annual basis.
Trustees meet three times a year to set strategic direction, review operations, sign off accounts and approve policy changes
All trustees give their time voluntarily and received no remuneration or other benefits.

Section C Objectives and activities

Advancement of the Christian religion through church, education and community development

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

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The Trust currently focuses its resources on 4 key functions: Teaching and training in Christian activities in U.K. and Africa

Christian ministry through active contribution to the life of the Church in the UK, Europe and Africa both online and in person Education (K-12) in Africa through the provision of the ‘beloved missionary school’ in Accra, Ghana

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Mercy and relief of hardship

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Serving Africa Mission – Summary of Activity 1. Education Across the year, the school has continued to grow in stability, quality, and community impact. All teachers are now fully licensed, and a new head teacher has been appointed, strengthening leadership capacity. Security has been enhanced following national concerns about child safety, with alarms fitted throughout the school and improved gate controls. The school reopened strongly after the summer, with pupils returning in high spirits. Vaccinations for the national outbreak of Series 2 polio were successfully administered to all children, demonstrating effective collaboration with local health authorities. Graduation preparations, classroom activity, and the daily rhythm of learning continue to flourish, with the children’s enthusiasm frequently highlighted. Infrastructure development has progressed: funding for the main school roof and new power supply has been secured, the roof has arrived, and electrical connection contracts have been placed. Although delays have been common, patience and persistence have ensured steady movement forward. Plans for future boarding provision remain active. The school chaplaincy continues to strengthen links between the school and local churches, with several parents joining church life as a result of their children’s involvement. 2. Church Development Church life across Beloved, Freedom, Joyful, and the wider network has shown encouraging growth. Beloved church, in particular, has deepened in faith, participation, and leadership. Home groups have been established—Joy, Love, Faith, and others in development—representing a significant step forward in discipleship and community building. The mission continues to invest heavily in leadership development. A cohort of young pastors has been identified and trained through ‑ WhatsApp sessions and in person teaching. Despite losing a small number of candidates, the remaining group has shown commitment and promise. Several have already been earmarked for future leadership roles, including the planned new churches. Church planting remains central to the mission’s long ‑ term vision. Planning has advanced for new congregations—Glory, Hope, Bethel, and others in the “new churches nursery.” Glory Church is scheduled to begin meeting in January, initially using school facilities. The mission’s internet churches—The Beacon, The Serving Family, and the new Ghana ‑ based Growing Internet Family—continue to expand the reach of teaching and prayer. 3. Successes -Leadership Development- Young pastors progressing through C1 training, with clear future roles identified.

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Section D Achievements and performance

-Infrastructure Progress- Roof and power supply for the main school funded and delivered. -Health & Safety- Successful polio vaccination programme; improved school security. -Church Growth- Home groups launched; new church plants in active planning; strong participation in Beloved church. -Digital Ministry- Growing online congregations and strong engagement with teaching videos. -Community Impact- Parents joining church life through school connections; children thriving in education and worship. -Intercessory Ministry- Continued development of “The Towers” prayer network, with teaching resources expanding online. 4. Challenges The mission continues to operate within the realities of Ghanaian life, facing several ongoing challenges: -Infrastructure Delays- Power outages, slow progress on building projects, and difficulties sourcing reliable contractors. -Transport & Environment- Poor roads, high humidity, and extreme heat—especially during the Harmattan—affect daily operations. -Leadership Attrition- A small number of young pastors withdrew from training due to non ‑ attendance. -Resource Constraints- Difficulty recruiting the right nurse for the health centre; ongoing financial pressures typical of mission work. Unreliable Utilities- Extended power cuts affecting livestreaming, teaching, and daily functioning. Despite these challenges, the mission continues to adapt, persevere, and maintain a strong sense of calling and community. David Smith – Chair of Trustees

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Section E Financial review

We maintain a minimum to cover on-going projects and 3 months salary Brief statement of the commitments to both UK and African staff. charity’s policy on reserves We believe money is given to spend not to hold. Details of any funds materially Zero in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

Money comes in through regular giving and one off donations. We have
You may choose to include had positive results from adoption of online giving platforms, to date we
additional information, where are registered with JustGiving and Church Aid Foundation(CAF)
relevant about:  the charity’s principal We make no reference to a person’s faith in matters of mercy or relief of sources of funds (including hardship any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) David Jonathan Smith Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 03/02/2026

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees Charity Name The Takk Trust On accounts for the year 04/04/2025 Charity no 290753 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

Report to the trustees

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY . Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”) .

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of if they do not apply. applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.

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

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did 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.

Signed: Date: 03 February 2026 Name: Gareth Prior Relevant professional Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants qualification(s) or body (if any):

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Address: 4 South Street, Osney Island, Oxford, OX2 0BE

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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