The Asra Hawariat School Fund
Financial Statements and Trustees Report
for the year ended 31 December 2024
David Harrison & Co
Chartered Accountants
The Asra Hawariat School Fund
| Index | Page |
|---|---|
| Information | 1 |
| Legal and administrative details | 2 |
| Trustees report | 3 |
| Independent Accountant’s report | 6 |
| Income and expenditure account |
7 |
| Detailed income | 8 |
| Balance sheet | 9 |
INFORMATION
| ACCOUNTANTS | David Harrison & Co | |
|---|---|---|
| Chartered Accountants | ||
| 430 Upper Newtownards Road | ||
| Belfast | ||
| BT4 3GY. | ||
| BANKERS | Ulster Bank Ltd | |
| 11-16 Donegall Square East | ||
| Belfast | ||
| BT1 5UB. | ||
| TRUSTEES | ||
| Date | ||
| Appointed | Name | Address |
| 2001 | Gillian Cloke | 21 My Lady’s Mile |
| Holywood | ||
| BT18 9EW. | ||
| 2001 | Richard Cloke | 21 My Lady’s Mile |
| Holywood | ||
| BT18 9EW. | ||
| 1974 | Nicholas Kaye | 68 Cadogan Square |
| London | ||
| SW18 0EA. | ||
| 1974 | Timothy Kinahan |
7 Meadow Grove |
| Crawfordsburn | ||
| BT19 1JL. | ||
| 2017 | Carolyn Barker Mill | 23 Dawson Place |
| London | ||
| W2 4TH. | ||
| 2017 | Martha Street | 4 Pitchcombe Gardens |
| Combe Dingle | ||
| Bristol | ||
| BS9 2RH. |
ASRA HAWARIAT SCHOOL FUND
Legal and Administrative details
The Asra Hawariat School Fund was founded by a Declaration of Trust dated 10[th] October 1974, and is registered with the UK Charity Commission as Charity No.325121.The objects of the Charity are the relief of poverty and the advancement of education in Ethiopia through the work of the Asra Hawariat School. The Fund has no paid staff and is run on an entirely voluntary basis. The Trustees of the Fund are Gillian Cloke, Richard Cloke, Nicholas Kaye, Timothy Kinahan, Carolyn Barker Mill and Martha Street.
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TRUSTEES REPORT 2024
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. 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, in some areas, caught up with Asra Hawariat. 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. The inspirational legacy of Asfaw still inspires the school and the local community – indeed, it seems to grow with each passing year. This gives the school significant leeway and security.
To date the political upheavals in various parts of the county have not impacted the school directly, but this does remain a concern. High inflation is to some extent offset by exchange rate fluctuations.
The School
This academic year (2023/24) the school has grown significantly, mainly because of the closure of several less-than-satisfactory private schools in the area. The government, in a vote of confidence in the school, placed many of these children in AHS. Numbers have risen from 831 in the previous academic year to 1010 now. There are 56 teaching staff.
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The school follows the national curriculum (which has recently been revised), with greater emphasis placed on English language, science and maths. The school passed a Ministry of Education inspection, but has been asked to upgrade some of the facilities, most notably a new toilet block on the ‘Old Land’. This Fund has agreed to pay for this (estimate somewhere over £30,000). Also following this inspection the school has upgraded some of the fencing, repaired 6 classrooms and installed 36 noticeboards and a new gate to the ‘Old Land’.
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.
California-based alumni are also funding a borehole on the ‘Old Land’, so that the school has a reliable fresh water supply.
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.
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Funding
The school budget for 2023/24 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 Accountants, David Harrison & Co of Belfast who prepare our accounts without charge.
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) 7 Meadow Grove Crawfordsburn Bangor Co. Down BT19 1JL Northern Ireland
Tel. 07518 373 483
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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 2024.
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 Accountants Report
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.
David Harrison & Co Chartered Accountants 430 Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3GY 21 May 2025
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The Asra Hawariat School Fund
Income & Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 December 2024
| INCOME EXPENSES Research fee Travel Zoom Good Thinking Design Bank charges NET INCOME TRANSFERRED TO ASRA HAWARIAT SCHOOL EXCESS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD |
2024 £ 99,277 560 537 156 132 0 1,385 97,892 120,000 -22,108 175,836 153,728 |
2023 £ 122,007 |
|---|---|---|
| 18,761 0 144 117 25 |
||
| 19,047 | ||
| 102,960 110,000 |
||
| -7,040 182,876 |
||
| 175,836 |
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The Asra Hawariat School Fund
Detailed Income for the year ended 31 December 2024
| Total Corporate, School, Trust and Church Income Other Income From Friends Tax Reclaimed from HMRC HMRC Interest Received Bank Interest Received Total Income for the Year |
2024 £ 44,706 45,579 6,898 78 2,016 99,277 |
2023 £ 36,892 74,577 8,343 94 2,101 |
|---|---|---|
| 122,007 |
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The Asra Hawariat School Fund
Balance Sheet at 31 December 2024
| CURRENT ASSETS 30 Day Business Reserve Account Bank Current Account Income Tax Recoverable CAPITAL Income & Expenditure Account |
2024 £ 121,544 25,208 6,976 153,728 153,728 |
2023 £ 159,527 7,871 8,437 |
|---|---|---|
| 175,836 | ||
| 175,836 |
Rev T Kinahan Mr R Cloke Trustee Trustee
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The Asra Hawariat School Fund
Financial Statements and Trustees Report
for the year ended 31 December 2024
David Harrison & Co
Chartered Accountants
The Asra Hawariat School Fund
| Index | Page |
|---|---|
| Information | 1 |
| Legal and administrative details | 2 |
| Trustees report | 3 |
| Independent Accountant’s report | 6 |
| Income and expenditure account |
7 |
| Detailed income | 8 |
| Balance sheet | 9 |
INFORMATION
| ACCOUNTANTS | David Harrison & Co | |
|---|---|---|
| Chartered Accountants | ||
| 430 Upper Newtownards Road | ||
| Belfast | ||
| BT4 3GY. | ||
| BANKERS | Ulster Bank Ltd | |
| 11-16 Donegall Square East | ||
| Belfast | ||
| BT1 5UB. | ||
| TRUSTEES | ||
| Date | ||
| Appointed | Name | Address |
| 2001 | Gillian Cloke | 21 My Lady’s Mile |
| Holywood | ||
| BT18 9EW. | ||
| 2001 | Richard Cloke | 21 My Lady’s Mile |
| Holywood | ||
| BT18 9EW. | ||
| 1974 | Nicholas Kaye | 68 Cadogan Square |
| London | ||
| SW18 0EA. | ||
| 1974 | Timothy Kinahan |
7 Meadow Grove |
| Crawfordsburn | ||
| BT19 1JL. | ||
| 2017 | Carolyn Barker Mill | 23 Dawson Place |
| London | ||
| W2 4TH. | ||
| 2017 | Martha Street | 4 Pitchcombe Gardens |
| Combe Dingle | ||
| Bristol | ||
| BS9 2RH. |
ASRA HAWARIAT SCHOOL FUND
Legal and Administrative details
The Asra Hawariat School Fund was founded by a Declaration of Trust dated 10[th] October 1974, and is registered with the UK Charity Commission as Charity No.325121.The objects of the Charity are the relief of poverty and the advancement of education in Ethiopia through the work of the Asra Hawariat School. The Fund has no paid staff and is run on an entirely voluntary basis. The Trustees of the Fund are Gillian Cloke, Richard Cloke, Nicholas Kaye, Timothy Kinahan, Carolyn Barker Mill and Martha Street.
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TRUSTEES REPORT 2024
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. 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, in some areas, caught up with Asra Hawariat. 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. The inspirational legacy of Asfaw still inspires the school and the local community – indeed, it seems to grow with each passing year. This gives the school significant leeway and security.
To date the political upheavals in various parts of the county have not impacted the school directly, but this does remain a concern. High inflation is to some extent offset by exchange rate fluctuations.
The School
This academic year (2023/24) the school has grown significantly, mainly because of the closure of several less-than-satisfactory private schools in the area. The government, in a vote of confidence in the school, placed many of these children in AHS. Numbers have risen from 831 in the previous academic year to 1010 now. There are 56 teaching staff.
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The school follows the national curriculum (which has recently been revised), with greater emphasis placed on English language, science and maths. The school passed a Ministry of Education inspection, but has been asked to upgrade some of the facilities, most notably a new toilet block on the ‘Old Land’. This Fund has agreed to pay for this (estimate somewhere over £30,000). Also following this inspection the school has upgraded some of the fencing, repaired 6 classrooms and installed 36 noticeboards and a new gate to the ‘Old Land’.
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.
California-based alumni are also funding a borehole on the ‘Old Land’, so that the school has a reliable fresh water supply.
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.
4
Funding
The school budget for 2023/24 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 Accountants, David Harrison & Co of Belfast who prepare our accounts without charge.
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) 7 Meadow Grove Crawfordsburn Bangor Co. Down BT19 1JL Northern Ireland
Tel. 07518 373 483
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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 2024.
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 Accountants Report
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.
David Harrison & Co Chartered Accountants 430 Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3GY 21 May 2025
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