## **Asra Hawariat School Report 2022/23**
The Asra Hawariat School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is a non-fee paying, non-religious and non-political voluntary organization that for decades has worked with the poorest children and their families to provide an education as a route out of poverty. Since its foundation in 1961 by Asfaw Yemiru, an inspirational leader and educator, the school has educated over 125,000 children. Sadly Asfaw died in May 2021 and his wife Senayet Aklilu and her staff are working hard to maintain standards in the schools and carry forward Asfaw’s vision. For the past 30 years the Asra Hawariat School Fund has been the sole overseas funder of this work.
Since the school was founded, much has changed in Ethiopia. There is an emerging middle class and government education has caught up with Asra Hawariat, to the extent that poor pupils can get a good education at a government school. Where the Asra Hawariat remains unique is in its small classes, open and attractive campuses, a strong emphasis on educating girls, high levels of parental and alumni involvement and excellent exam results.
During this last year the Fund (registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales since 1974) commissioned an in-depth report on the state of the schools. This was completely funded by one generous donor. This report has highlighted several issues that need urgent attention. Most pressing is the upgrading of toilet facilities and water supply along with the refurbishment of many of the classrooms. Improvement of computer science teaching needs new equipment and internet access. There are also issues of governance and land-rights; the informal arrangements that served the school so well for so long during the life of its inspirational founder, are no longer fit for purpose in the modern world. All these issues are being addressed and estimates and costings have been requested.
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## **The School**
During this academic year the school has had 831 pupils (410 boys and 421 girls) and 47 teaching staff. It follows the national curriculum, with greater emphasis placed on English language, science and maths. 70 girls and 43 boys were entered for the 8[th] grade national examination, all passed. Last year the school was rated as one of the best of the 33 schools in the sub-city.
## **Alumni**
One of the highlights of the past few years has been the increasing role played by some of the school’s alumni, who have been contributing books for the school library, equipment for science classes, and clothes for those worst affected by the pandemic. They have also organized a blood donation session at the school. Some of their number take additional science classes on a Saturday morning. As young professionals they are very hands-on in supporting and advising the school administration in their efforts to implement and advance our Founder’s vision for the 21st century.
## **School Clubs**
There are several lively and educational school clubs, including Health and Sanitation Club, Literature Drama and Music, Girls’ Club, Sports, Arts, Debating, Environmental Protection and Beautification.
## **Agriculture**
The school farm was one of Asfaw’s personal interests, and his illness and death have meant that there is only a small plot now operational for student demonstration purposes. However, there are plans to expand this again, mainly as an income generating scheme as part of the school’s plans to become more financially self-sufficient.
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## **Funding**
The school budget for 2022/23 means that the Fund is now committed to sending £10,000 monthly out to the school. Inflation is high in the country, and salaries for teachers and other staff have had to be raised by 30%. These figures only cover the current day to day running costs of the schools. As outlined above the Fund will be facing additional demands to improve both the infrastructure of the schools but also to maintain and improve educational standards.
## **Thanks**
Thanks are due, once again, to our Independent Accountant, David Harrison & Co, Belfast who prepare our accounts without charge, and to Barnaby Skinner who has provided the photographs for this report.
And, not least, thanks to all our supporters, whose remarkable generosity in difficult economic times has ensured another good year, and who have helped turn so many dreams into reality.
Asra Hawariat School Fund (England and Wales registered Charity 325121) 2 Woodland Avenue Helen’s Bay Bangor Co. Down BT19 1TX Northern Ireland United Kingodm
Tel: +44 (0)28 9185 3601 Website: www.asrahawariatschool.org Email: asrahawariat@btinternet.com
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## **The Asra Hawariat School Fund**
## **Income & Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 December 2022**
|**INCOME**
**EXPENSES**
Research fee
Travel
Zoom
Good Thinking Design
LEI registration
**NET INCOME**
**TRANSFERRED TO ASRA**
**HAWARIAT SCHOOL**
**EXCESS OF EXPENDITURE OVER**
**INCOME**
**BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD**
**BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD**|**2022**
**£**
105,763
11,251
3,672
144
187
0
15,254
90,509
97,500
-6,991
189,867
182,876|**2021**
**£**
206,632|
|---|---|---|
|||0
0
0
181
70|
|||251|
|||206,381
109,600|
|||96,781
93,086|
|||189,867|
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## **The Asra Hawariat School Fund**
## **Detailed Income**
## **for the year ended 31 December 2022**
|**Total Corporate, School, Trust**
**and Church Income**
**Other Income**
From Friends
Tax Reclaimed from HMRC
Bank Interest Received
**Total Income for the Year**|**2022**
**£**
8,790
82,056
14,511
406
105,763|**2021**
**£**
75,173
111,310
20,118
31|
|---|---|---|
|||206,632|
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## **The Asra Hawariat School Fund**
## **Balance Sheet at 31 December 2022**
|**CURRENT ASSETS**
30 Day Business Reserve Account
Bank Current Account
Income Tax Recoverable
**CAPITAL**
Income & Expenditure Account|**2022**
**£**
165,416
2,949
14,511
182,876
182,876|**2021**
**£**
155,025
14,724
20,118|
|---|---|---|
|||189,867|
|||189,867|
Rev T Kinahan Mr R Cloke Trustee Trustee
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## **Independent Accountant’s Report**
## **Report to the trustees**
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Asra Hawariat School Fund for the year ended 31 December 2022.
As the 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 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** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters **Accountants Report** 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.
David Harrison & Co Chartered Accountants 430 Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3GY 12 April 2023
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