WILMSLOW
WELLS
FOR AFRICA
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPOR T
YEAR ENDED 31 JUL Y2020
REGISTERED CIIWTYNO." 328330

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This report follows the guidelines laid down by the Charity Commissioners in their
publication 'Accounting for the Smaller Charity-,
Details of charity:
The name of the charitiT is 'Wilmslow, Wells for Africa, and the registered number is
328330. The principal address is The Spinney: 35A BolliT) Hill, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9
4AN. The goi'eming document is the Charitable Declaration of Trust dated 25 October
1989.
The Trustees at 31 July 2020 were:
Jenny Gibbs (Chair)
Helen Battilana
Roger D Goddard (Treasurer)
DaTrid M ToEths
The Secretary of the Ch￿lty is Atme Elphick.
Bankers:
National Wesiminster Bank plc, Grove StreeL Wilmslow, Cheshire
Independent Examiner:
M N G E￿anS FCA, 144 Grove Lane, Cheadle Hulme.
Cheshire, SK8 7NH
Objects:
The object of Wilmslow Wells for Africa is the relief of poverty ITh the continent of Africa
by the provision of water for human consumption and irrigation. This may be achieved by
the drilling of wells, the building of dams, the provision of storage tanks or any other means.
Wilmslow Wells for Africa raises funds through donation5 and the efforts of a working
committee. The provision of Clean drinking wMter promotes public health benefits and
supports sustainable communities in some of th¢ poorest aTeas of the world.
Operation of the Charity
Projects are undertaken either directly with communities in Afric4 often through local
Churches, or through other aid organisaiions ￿,hO have identified a water-related need.
Money is only committed to projects by the Trustees when funds have been raised.
Norn]ally the running costs &ssociated with wells, including maintenance, are the
responsibility of the local community. Funds are rdised by a committ¢¢ which plans a
Programme of events throughout the i.'¢ar. Monies are held mainly in an int¢r¢st-bearing
account pending projects approNed by the TTh￿tees.
The Trustees confirni that they have referred to the guidanc¢ contained in the Charity
Comrnission's geneTal guidan¢¢ on public benefit when reviewing the chaTity'S objectives
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Summary of Wilmslow Wells activities
Since its lorn]ation in the mid-1980-s, the charity h&8 raised £1.409.977. Its running costs
have utilised £9.9J6 of this. This has left £1:400.041 (99.30/0 of fi￿d$ raised) availabl¢ for
its charitable objeclives. Of Ihis £l,J86.267 (99.00/0) has been spenl on over 250 projects.
helping provide clean M'aler to local cornmunities. The proN'ision of readily accessible clean
water helps reduce disease and eliminales the need to spend houTS each da), collecting wateT,
often from unsafe sources.
The fimds we haN'e not yet spent reflect the time it takes to identify and evaluate projects.
We haN'e to obtain information on projects. ensure the), ap￿ar to be properl}, researched as
to cost and t"easibility and hatre appropriate ongoing maintenance arrangTements in place and
satisfy ourselves they represent reasonable value in tetms of the number ot"peopl¢ helped.
We request reports on the progress and completion of projects, lo provide evidence that the
funds were used approprialelv and to enable us to monitor the project against the proposal.
Activities during the vear:
During the current vear the total income amounted to £59:934, details of which are set out in
the attached accounts. We are very grateful for ihe support we receive for our work. In
recent years we benefitted from hl'o extremely generous le&Jacies from long standing,
supporters. These legacies significantl). increased our reserves. The Trustees are mindful of
the need to utilise these fimds for our chariiable objecliv¢s and seek out appropria1¢
opp)rtunities whilst bearing in mind our grant erileria which include value for money and
the ability to assess the l'iability. of the project. Our policy is to endeavow to manage our
spending over a period of up to three Jears ￿'here such one-off donations occur. As we have
tried to focus on smaller projects where major charities may not take an Rnterest it can take a
year or two to retUTn back to our nornial reseTre levels. This has been achieved by the year
end.
Our fund-raising events continue to raise significant amounts despite the impact of Covid
restrictions. We held our Garden da)'through YouTube videos and asked for donations
through the Chariiies Aid Foundatioll donation button on our website. The remarkable
result was thaL enhanced through Gift Aid, we raised a TecoTd amount in excess of £20,000,
part of which was received afier the l'ear end. We also held iwo Souperdays, and a Bridge
Drive and a Folk Night. In addition to ihe ongoing generous financial support of many who
have worked with us over a number of }ears: supporters baked cakes and gave talks to
schools and other groups
our thanks go to all involved in this work. Gift cards are
available for those who want to make a donation &8 a present for friends or family and have
proved popular. Christm&s cards: tea towels and other textile goods are also available for
sale. We have an increasing number of supporters have entered into regular monthly
donations by stsnding OTder, often SUp￿rted bj. Gift Al￿ Detsils of this scheme and olGift
Aid donations can be obtained from ihe Treasurer.

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Payments during the period amounted to £74:647 which included £73,388 on 20 PToje¢ts in
7 countries. Our decisions to support projects aTe b&sed on cost, numbers of people helped,
th¢ severity of the need and the viabilit￿. of the project. Detailed reports on the projects are
included in our regyular newsletlers. Subsequenl to ihe year-end we haiie donated a further
£7,025 towards 2 more projects and th'e are ai the eTraluation stage with a number of other
proposals.
All work carried out for the charity is on a volunlarv basis and there are no paid ernployees.
Our website 'wMTh¥.ThilTn%loMTri'ells.or
gives delails of fund-raising events, projects
undertaken and our history. It also provides links enabling people to make donations online.
The websile has generdted contacts from new donors and potential projects and partners. We
hal'e received a number of donations through the internet as a result. If supporters wish to
use the facility the). can donate via our ii'ebsite if they have a Charitie5 Aid Foundation
account or by debit or ¢r¢dit card. We are registered with HMRC as well in the event of
an)'one being lucky enough to ￿ due a tax refund and wisbing to donate it via iheir t&¥
return.
oddard
Treasurer

Wilmslow Wells for iifrica- Registered Charity No. 328330
Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared on the r¢c¢ipts and payments b&sis and comply with
seetion 42(3) of the Charities Aci 1993.
Reserves policy
The charity only holds fimds until suitable projects have i￿} evaluated and approved by the
Trustees OT to fund existing future commilments to approved projects which have not yet
been drawn do￿1 by the projecl partner. Wherc significant one-off donations are received
the Trustees maj" choose to spend these over a period of up to 3 years in order to manage the
workload associated with projects.
Statement of Ass¢ts and Liabilities
Assets
31 July 2020 31 July 2019
Stocks of goods for resale
Cash at Cafcash Gold
Cash at National Westininster Bank
147
55
3,288
25,145
28,488
13,628
13,775
In addition to the cash balances noted aEK)ve there was an amount due from the Inland
Revenue of £2,214: relating to a t&x refund. This income arose from Gift Aid donations and
will be recorded in next year. s receipts and payments accounL
Liabilities
There are no outstanding liabilities at this date.
The accouDls on pages 4 to 8 were approved b), the trustees on 2 November 2020
and signed on their behalf by:
(Chainnan)
(Treasurer)
The notes on pag
6 to 8 fomi part of these fllwtcial statements.

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Wilmslow Wells for Africa- Registered Charitv No. 328330
Receipts and payments account- year ended 31 Juty 2020
Receipts
Note
2019120
2018119
Donations
34.530
32,238
Fund raising event income
23.847
25,356
Income Tax Tefunds
,553
1,657
Bank & Building Society interest
33
59,934
59,284
Payments
Direct Charitable expenditure
73.388
108,538
Other expenditure
Funthising costs
Public liability insurance and other admiIllstrative costs
118
1,141
223
468
74,647
109.229
Net reeeiptsl(payments)
Balance from prior )'ear
Balance at 31 July 2020
(14,713) (49,945)
28,488
78,433
13,775
28,488
The notes on pages 6 to 8 forni part of these financial statements.

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Notes to Re¢¢ipts and Payments Aceount
Dollations
2019120
2018119
Legacies and gifts in memory
Celebration gifts
Alderley Edge Methodists
Amazon
Amistrong Trust
Bamby Choir
Bollin Valley & Alderley Edge Inner Wheel
Bolton Rotarv Club
East Cheshire Ladies
Fulshaw Womens Institute
Go Local
Henbury Mothers Union
HighHTry One
Keyworth Church
Lind0￿. Discussion Club
Massada Lodge
Plumley Womens Institute
PTestbury Garden Club
Sale URC
St Johns Lindow
Universitv of 3 Age
Wilmslow Methodist Church
Wilmslow Quakers
Donations ot.over £1 00 from 45 individuals
{2018119 -36)
OtheT donations
9.191
695
13,331
200
427
26
20(M)
150
700
500
137
750
104
20
78
92
76
5000
541
737
loo
300
70
105
148
iio
50
360
73
13.301
300
79
13,334
1.736
34,530
1,947
32,238

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Fulld raising events costs
2019120
2018119
Receipts Pa)'Tnents
Net
receipts
Receipts
Payments
Net
receipts
Gardens day
Souperdays
Sponsored events
Folk ttight
Christmas and gift
card and other
prodiict sales
Bridgye drive
19,160
2,998
19.160
2,998
18,029
2,773
2,653
138
17,891
2,773
2.653
268
643
75
43
193
600
870
85
785
778
23,847
778
,031
25,356
1,031
25,133
118
223

Wilmslow Wells for Africa - Registered Charity No. 328330
Direct ChAritable expenditu
2019120
2018119
Aid Africa- Malawi- h￿re￿OIe repairs
African RevivaJ- Siami¥amvw7 & Lu1￿1￿, Zambia-IPASHfocililie5
African Revival- Ssamoono School. Zambia-WASHfacililRÈs
Afrinspire- Uganda- 2(} springproieLIIOIIS
Afrin5pirt- Paay4 Uganda- boieholg
AfrinspiTe- Kamuuli Uganda- spri￿pro1ecti0￿S
1,676
1,155
4.515
4.440
324
AfrEDspire- Uganda- 2 b()reholes and 2Q springproleciions
Afrinspire- Kitavundma and Bugayi L2anda- 18 N'aler rolleciionjars
Afiinspire-Uganda- sprin¥pr￿e¢ll0U. bohffkoles andI¢7trl￿es
Afrinspire- ZaTnbia-IÉTtringi
Afrinspire- Uganda- spring coppi￿g￿nd￿rIll￿ latr1￿5
Aid Africa- Malaw- borehole repairs
Aid Africa- Malawi- borehole repairs
Aid Afrtca- Chiring< M￿&w1- borehole repjirs and waler iNfvstructhr
Aid Afri¢a- Malawi- borehole repairs
ATnigos- Te-olatn. Uganda-lvell
Amigos- Ayird A. U¥anda-i*'¥ll
Build AfricA- Ole Polos Primary School. Kenya- wther ands&niiaiion
Build It Internationo]- Light of Hope Sth(x)l. Zarnbia- lfjfriiies
Build It Internatkorta]- Zambia- Tl'a¥hirtg siaiions
Build It Ini¢rnaiiorta]- Machaya sch￿], Zambia- laffines
Busoga Trust- Na5UUti. Deanda- handdug iiéll
Busoga TTUSi-Iganga. Uganda- ? borehole relurbiskmen15
Busoga Trust-Sgan8a. Uganda-2 hopddug 51.ells and2 borehole
refvrbishmenls
Chililabongwe School. Zambia- borehole
Embulbul Priniary School, Ken)'a- Lafflnesfors￿tlUlneeds
Gatimu Primary School -Gatimu. KtDytr lalrin£s
Gatimu Prirna¥J School -Gatitnu. Keny& ii'tsier h(vi'esiing andiank
Geoff & Diannah Charitable TruM- Nzoia Kenya-uddIli￿jVllI cosls on well
redesig
Ghana Outlook- Akuavtvbeg. Ghana- borehole upKlpNmp
Kaloko Trust- Mpatishi Zambia- borehole andptsmp
KwanjoTa Special School, Kenva- lotrinesJorspetitsl needs 5¢hool
Mission Direct- Ru5hararazi. Uganda- N￿er han'eslin%
Myrd's Wells- Yil-Y#ale, Bllrkina Fasts- borehole
Myrd's Wells- Yil-yaale. Burkina Faso- borehole
Street Child- D¢tnocratic Republic of Congo - latrines and wther hanEsli
ui 2 schools
Te50 Development Trust-soroti, UgaThda-3 l￿dug7Ve1IS and 2 sprlng
cuppings
Teso Development Trust-soroti. Uganda -0 h¢Jnddug Tvells
Transfortn Butki#8- Toomb4 BuTkina Faso- borehole
Village Water- Zambia - iiell repairs uThlhTrgiene iralning
Village Water- MozaJnbique- H'aierpoinis andtygierte iroining
7,600
2,072
8,515
1.349
803
1.581
1,708
5.568
2.317
4.5(N)
4.5
15,000
5,000
3,600
3.500
7,000
3,562
4,3?8
4,186
1.730
838
3,65X)
7.987
4,129
5,200
5,000
5,000
7.5
6.0(X>
9,0(K>
3.375
1.852
73,388
108.538

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Wilmslow Wells for Africa
I report on the accounts of Wilmslow Wells for Africa for the year ended 31 July 2020
which are set out on pages 4 to 8.
Respeetive Responsibilities of Trustee and Examiner
As the charity's trustees you aTe responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you
consider that the requireTnents of seclion 4)(2) of the Charities .4et 1993 ('the Act"") does not
apply. It is my responsibility as to sthte, on the basis of procedures specified in the General
Directions given bv the Charits. Commissioners under section 43(7) of the Act, whether
partieular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance the General Directions given by the
Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a reK'iew of the accounting records kept
by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also
includes consideration of anv unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking
explanations from you as trnslees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken
do not provide all the evidence tbat would be Tequired in an audiL and consequently I do not
expTess an opinion on the vieH' given bj the accounts.
Independenl eiaminer's Statement
In connection with my examination no matter h&8 come to my attention. _
l) which gives me reasonable cause to doubt that in any material respects the
requiremenls:_
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act;
to prepar¢ accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of the Act
have not been met: or
2) to which in my opinion attention should ￿ drnwn in order to enable a proper
underslanding of the accounts to be reached. subject to the comment in the Trustees
annual report.
Name:
Relevant qualification or body".
Address:
Date: 19 MAY Idli
MNGEvans
FCA
144 Grove Lane, Cheadle
e, Cheshire, SK8 7NH