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2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2024 to 31[st] March 2025

Charity name: Ghana School Aid Charity registration number: 299178

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 Ghana School Aid is a small charity
established to help the education of
children in schools and colleges in Ghana,
particularly those in rural areas and with an
emphasis on access to education for girls.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 Ghana School Aid seeks to fulfil its aims by
making grants to schools and colleges in
Ghana in support of local efforts, for
example for school building improvements
or essential educational equipment. We
provide school furniture, books, writing
materials, and occasionally computer and
technical equipment, as well as assisting
with building of classrooms, sanitary
facilities and maintenance. This year we
have supported schools to undertake
renovations, mend leaking roofs, provide
desks, chairs, as well as bunk beds and
mattresses for Technical Institutes.
Our aim is to support efforts to enable
Ghanaian children to acquire a sound
education appropriate for them to take their
place in the world today.
Our main annual social event – the AGM
and Reunion – is also a fundraising event.
We publish and distribute a booklet,
annually, called the Ghana School Aid
Newsletter, containingarticles of interest,
reports of activities and projects, with many
pictures and photographs.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 Trustees have had regard to guidance
issued by the charity Commission on public
benefit.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 In recent years we have accepted
applications submitted to us via our
website. This policy resulted in a very large
number of applications to be considered
which varied in quality and could not all be
satisfied.
We are now taking applications from
schools and projects that already have
some contact with GSA or have been
identified by one of our Ghanaian
representatives or by a member of the GSA
Committee. The priorities for giving grants
are explained on the Grants page of our
website –www.ghanaschoolaid.org
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 N/A
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 All Trustees, Ghana representatives (who
have been involved in the education sector
for many years) and committee members
work for Ghana School Aid on a voluntary
basis. The charity has no paid staff.

Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference In the financial year 2024-2025 12 school projects were supported with grants totalling £32,835. The average of grants provided was just over £2,700. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, Four (4) projects involved contributions to identifying the difference the Para 1.20 new classroom / school buildings, five (5) charity’s work has made to projects supported maintenance such as the circumstances of its for leaking roofs and classrooms, two (2) beneficiaries and any wider projects focused on toilet facilities, and one benefits to society as a (1) project provided classroom furniture. whole. Ghana School Aid asks for and receives reports on project progress and completion. Our local representatives regularly visit projects to assess progress and adherence to budgets. Schools report a great improvement to the facilities for schools to function better, and to the school environment.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity met its objectives of supporting schools and education of children in Ghana

Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 Ghana School Aid raises about £25-35,000
annually from a variety of sources, incl.
individual donations, legacies and memorial
gifts, trust and foundations, and fundraising
events.
This financial year GSA raised£29,474.11
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 GSA does not hold investments
Other n/a
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Balance at the end of the period was
£15,142.94 after income of £29,474.11and
expenditure of £36,307.21. Financial details
are supplied with this report including a list
of grants to schools.		 Commented [MH1]:In the report for 2025-2026 we will
need to state this as £2,000 in line with our reserves
policy adopted in Sept 2025
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Reserves are held to allow for any
unexpected expenditure and ensure that
GSA can meet its financial obligations at all
times
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £1,000 £1,000
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 n/a
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 n/a
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 n/a
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Individual donations, legacies, donations in
memory, grants from trusts & foundations,
and fundraising events
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 There are no funds invested
Public and government commitments to
causes of international development is in
flux. This affects thegeneral environment

A description of the principal Para 1.46 for charitable giving for overseas purposes, risks facing the charity incl. for education in Ghana. GSA’s focus will remain on mobilising support for its cause in its main supporter group of people with practical experience of life in Ghana and the importance of supporting its young people. Other n/a

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
Para 1.25		 Trust Deed dated 8th July 1987
How is the charity
constituted?		 Para 1.25 Trust
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Appointed by current Trustees
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 n/a
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 GSA is a charity run on an entirely
voluntary basis. There are no paid staff and
expenses are kept to a minuimum.
GSA benefits from long established
connections with other people and
organisations with an interest in Ghana and
local networks of support in-country.
Para 1.51 n/a
Relationship with any
related parties
Other n/a

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Ghana School Aid Ghana School Aid Commented [MH2]:please check whether this is the
current address. Whose address is this?
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 299187
Charity’s principal address 30 Merchant Taylors Almshouses
Brandram Road
London SE13 5RX

Commented [MH2]: please check whether this is the current address. Whose address is this?

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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Funds held as custodian Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others trustees on behalf of others trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capacity n/a
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this		 n/a
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets		 n/a
from the charity’s own
assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
Name		 Address
adviser
Represent
Kofi Ohene		 Formerly Registrar Zenith University College, Accra,
ative in Ghana
Accra
Rep in
Salifu Baako		 Formerly Headteacher, Kanvilli Tawfikiya JHS, Tamale,
Tamale Ghana Commented [MH3]:I have removed Patrick Nyante. I
am unsure whether he is involved at present or over the
last financial year
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
n/a
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
n/a
Other optional information

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date		 Jo Hallett Nigel Dennis
Jo Hallett Nigel Dennis

Secretary		 Treasurer
31/01/2026
31/01/2026

GHANA SCHOOL AID TRUST – CHARITY NUMBER 299178

Treasurer’s Report 1[st] April 2024 – 31[st] March 2025

2024-2025
INCOME
£
Earle Bequest
……………..
Other Donations In Memory and Legacies
2,245.44
Donations from Trusts
20,500.00
Other Donations
5,205.00
Donations through Give as You Live
475.00
Annual Lunch Bookings and Donations 2023
……………..
Annual Lunch Bookings and Donations 2024
520.00
Annual Lunch Bookings and Donations 2025
120.00
HMRC Gift Aid
408.67
TOTAL INCOME
29,474.11
EXPENDITURE
£
Grants to projects in Ghana
32,835.00
Advertising Leaflets
……………..
Newsletter May 2024
(and May 2023)
686.55
Website
72.00
Lunch and AGM 2023
……………..
Lunch and AGM 2024
220.00
Lunch and AGM 2025
180.00
Fundraising
2,163.66
Expenses of Officers in Ghana
130.00
Bank Transfer Fees
20.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
36,307.21
FUNDS at 31st March 2025
NatWest Current Account Balance 1stApril 2024
Income less Expenditure
£29,474.11 - £36,307.21 =
Nat West Current Account Balance 31st March 2025
GRAND TOTALS 1986 – 31st March 2025
INCOME
£
1986 – 31stMarch 2024
488,518.78
Add 1stApril 2024 – 31stMarch 2025
29,474.11
Total
517,992.89
Income less Expenditure
£517,992.89 - £502,849.95 =		 2023 - 2024
£
10,000.00
2,150.00
11,150.00
5,711.85
3,197.88
1,080.00
442.00
……………..
1,032.50
34,764.23
£
36,845.00
179.22
734.72
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342.52
215.00
……………..
885.50
225.00
30.00
39,456.96
£
21,976.04
(6,833.10)
15,142.94
EXPENDITURE
£
466,542.74
36,307.21
502,849.95
£15,142.94
ANALYSIS OF GRANTS TO PROJECTS IN GHANA 2024-2025
Adaklu-Kodzobi Basic School Library, Ho, Volta Region; Earle Project
Inclusion Centre, Nandom; Refit of learning and library space
Jo Bedu Basic School Assembly hall roof
Kanvilli Tawfikiya Primary School for roofing
Kwasi Dot Presidential KG for renovation & painting of school building
Nambiri School for repair of roof damaged by storm
Otaakrom Technical Institute for 100 mono desks
Zagyuri Miskiya School for plastering, flooring & painting
Zamzamiya Primary/KG for repair of roof and washroom and partitioning
Zamzamiya Primary/KG to complete blocks A & B
Zuarungu Moshie JHS for KVIP type toilet
Zugu Dabogni Technical Institute for additional boys hostel accommodation
Total		 £
12,000
2,000
2,000
2,650
1,750
2,000
1,500
1,500
2,700
335
3,400
1,000
32,835

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES OF GHANA SCHOOL AID. CHARITY NUMBER 299178 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

I report on the attached Income and Expenditure of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required this year (under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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 Income and Expenditure to be reached

21/01/2026 Seth Koranteng 5 Watervale Dunstable LU5 6FY