WILMSLOW WELLS FOR AFRICA TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPOR T YEAR E]VDED 31 JUL Y2025 REGISTERED CHARITYNO.. 328330 IA AX ril This report follows the guidelines laid down by the Charity Commissioners in their publication 'Accounting foT the Smaller Charity,. Details of Charity: The name of the charity is 'Wilmslow Wells for Africa. and the registered number is 328330. The principal address is 5 Thornfield Hey. Wilmslow. Cheshire, SK9 2NF. The governing document is the Charitable Declaration of Trust dated 25 October 1989. The Trustees at 31 July 2025 were: David Cash (Chair) Helen Battilana Nicholas Longson (Treasurer) David M Tonks The Secretary of the Charity is Ann Elphick. Bankers.. National Westminster Bank plc Independent Examiner: Objects: The object of Wilrnslow Wells for Africa is the relief of poverty in the continent of Africa by the provision of water for human consurnption and irrigation. This tnay 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 donations and the efforts of a working committee. The provision of clean drinking water PTOrnOtes public health benefits and supports sustainable communities in some of the POOTest areas of the world. Operation of the charity Projects are undertaken either directly with cornrnunities in Africa, often thTough local churches, or through other aid organisations who have identified a wateT-related need. Money is only committed to projects by the Trustees when funds have been raised. NoTmally the running costs associated with wells, including maintenance, are the responsibility of the local community. Funds are raised by a committee which plans a programme of events throughout tbe year. Monies are held mainly in an interest-bearing account pending projects being approved by the TTUStees. The Trnstees confirni that they have refeLTed to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when Teviewing the charity's objectives and in approving projects for support. AA Ax Wilm$low Well$ for Africa - Registered Charity No. 328330 Summary of Wilmslow Well$ 2etivities In this 41, year since the Charity was fomied, we are pleased to report another period of successful fi￿d raising, generous support from a diverse base and a list of projects which have been made possible by our financial contributions. benefitting the daily lives of over 30,000 people. Over its lifetiTne, the Charity has raised a total of £1,779,531, bringing new or upgraded water facilities to nearly 730,000 people. Some 340 projects have been success￿11Y COTnpleted, the details of which are available on our websit¢, wilmslowwells.org. The Charity is volunteer-run and operates OD a lean costbase. Its operating costs over 41 years have been £13.924 leaving £1,765,607 (99.2 % of ￿ndS raised) available for its charttable objectives. Of this £1,743,699 (99.0%) has been spent on over 360 projects. The impact of this effort has been to improve the health, physical s¢curity. education and economy of the communities involved. The funds that have not yet been expended at the year end reflect the time it takes to identify and evaluate project5. We gather infonnation on projects, ensure they appear to be properly researched as to cost and feasibility, have appmpriate ongoing maintenance arrangements in place and satisfy ourselves that they represent reasonable value in tenns of the number of people helped. We receive reports on the progress and completion of projects, to provide evidence that the funds were used appropriately and to enable us to monitor the project against the proposal. Aetlvltfies during the year: During the Current year the total income amounted to £72,278 details of which are set out in the attached accounts. We are supported by a diverse range of individuals, organisations and volunteers and are enomiously grateful for all their contributions. Our Gardens Day was again highly successful. In addition to our Souperdays, which were well supported, our Souperday team provided lunch at the Barnby Open Singing Day. The bridge drive was also repeated. We sold Clwistmas cards via the Wilmslow Charity Christmas Card Shop and tea towels and other textile goods were also available for sale. A Nine Lectures & Carols For Curious People evening was a new event for Wilmslow Wells and proved very successful. LA AX Wilmslow Wells for Afri¢a- Registered Charity Lyo. 328330 All these activities maintained our profile and highlighted the enornious need for water in Africa. We also maintained our website and presence on Facebook. Many of our donations are received through our Charities Aid Foundation account and with the societal move away from holding notes and coins, our sumup machines are also proving ever more Usefi￿. As a result of all these efforts this year, we managed to generate a high level of income from fundraising events and donations. Expenditure during the period amounted to £65,965 which included £65,172 on 20 projects in 4 Countries. Our decisions to support projects are based on cost, numbers of people helped. the severity of the need and the viability of the project. Detailed reports on the projects are included in our regular newsletters, available through the website. Since the year-end we have donated a fi￿her £79.995 towards 14 more projects and we are at the evaluation stage with a number of other proposals. All work caLTied out for the Ch￿ltY is on a voluntary basis and there are no paid employee5. Our website 'www.wilrnslowwells.or online. provides links for supporters to make donations , Lw-fr N Longson Treasurer Ax Wilmslow Wells for Africa- Registered Charity No. 328330 Basi5 of 2¢COUJItIDg These accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis and comply with section 42(3) of the Charities Act 1993. Reserves policy The charity only holds funds until suitable projects have been evaluated and approved by the Trustees or to thnd existing future cornmitments to approved Projects which have not yet been drawn down by the project partner. Where significant one-off donations are received the Trustees may choose to spend these over a period of up to 3 years in order to manage the workload associated with projects. Statement of Assets and Liabilities Assets 31 July 2025 31 July 2024 Stocks of goods for resale Cash at National Westminster Bank 330 21,603 21,933 525 15,095 In addition to the cash balances noted above there was an amount due at the year end from the Inland Revenue of £3,808, relating to a Gift Aid re￿nd. This has now been received. Llabilities There are no outstanding liabilities at this date. The accounts on pages 4 to 8 were approved by the trnstees on 28th October 2024 and signed o their behalf b (Chair) (Treasurer) Th¢ notes on pages 6 to 8 fomi part of these financial statements. AX Wilmslow Wells for Africa - Registered Charity No. 328330 Receipts and payments account- year ended 31 July 2025 Receipts Note 2025 2024 Donations Fund raising events Gift Aid reclaimed 43,415 29,058 35,473 44,102 4,036 83,611 501 83,110 72.473 195 72,278 Less costs incu￿ed in fiJndTaising Total Gift Aid of £3,808 owed for up to 31 July 2025 was received after the year end Charitable Payments and Overhead Costs Direct Charitable expenditure 65,172 91,376 Other expendimre Public liability insurance and other administrative costs 793 1,223 65,965 92,599 Net reeeiptsl (payments) Balance from prior year Balance at 31 July 2024 6,313 15,620 21,933 (9,489) 25.I09 15,620 The notes on pages 6 to 8 forni part of these financial statements. IA WilmsloTrv Wells for Africa- Registered Charity No. 328330 Notes to Rec¢ipts and Payments Account l Donatlons 2025 2024 Legacies and gifts in memory Via Charities Aid Foundation Highway One Mulchand Foundation Donations from churches Cost of booklet General donations 1,045 24,103 212 11.020 5,000 8,481 536 550 5,137 13.130 43.415 35.473 2 Fundralsing 2025 2024 Gardens Day Souperdays Bridge Drive Christmas and gift cards 9 Lecthres / Barnby Wells Challenge 20.326 3,038 1.293 1,176 1,738 1,487 29,058 17,699 2,688 1,426 838 1.108 20.456 44,215 AA Ax Wilmslow Welts for Africa- Registered Charity No. 328330 Direct Cbaritable expenditure 2025 2024 African Revival - South Sudan African Revival - South Sudan Afrins ire- U anda Afrins ire - U anda Rainwater harvestin Rainwater tanks Newwell+2s rin rotection Newwell+2s rin rotection A shallow well and 2 spring otections 2 shallow wells & 100 latrine covers airs of 3 boreholes 6 borehole re airs 100 latrines Borehole Te airs 6 well re airs 4 borehole re airs Provision of l 00 toilets air of 6 borehole well at Okana Idero, U nda Latrine Water taDks and tower Well for School Rehabilitation of 3 boTeholes Rehabilitation of borehole New borehole tank 1,600 3.350 2,000 2,040 Afrinspire - Uganda Afrins ire- Zambia Aid Africa- Malawi Aid Africa- Malawi Aid Africa- Malawi Aid Africa- Malawi Aid Afn'ca- Malawi Aid Africa- Malawi Aid Africa- Malawi Aid Africa - Malawi Ami os Worldwide- U anda Audacious Church - Rwanda Belmont cha el-Ken a ali Trust - U anda Buso a Tru5t- U anda Buso a Trust - U anda Chawn Hill Church - U anda Empowering Vulnerable Children Forever Friends of U anda Ghana Outlook - Ghana Ghana Outlook - Ghana Helen Margaret Owen Foundation - Uganda Hel U anda Schools- U anda Hel U anda Schools- U anda JEGMI - U anda JEGMI - U anda Mission4wat¢r- U anda Mission4water- U anda Porrid e and Pens - Ghana Tanzania D¢v¢loptnent TTUSt- Tanzania 2,000 4,052 3.643 2.668 4,287 2,939 1.822 2,205 3,913 5,000 2.300 2,200 10,600 7,500 2,500 2,000 Pipework connection Borehole & Borehole Bor¢hole 2,000 um 3,052 New borehole 2,335 Latrines Water infrastrncture Water tanks Latrines Well re airs atrs to 9 boreholes well 9.000 2,300 5,925 5,925 2.673 3,000 Dec Boreholes & wells 4,600 Ax Wilmslow Wells for Africa - Registered Charity No. 328330 2025 2024 Tanzania Development Trust - Tanzania Tanzania Development Trust - Tanzania Tanzania D¢v¢lopment Trust - Tanzania Te50 Development Trust - anda Teso Development Trust- Uganda Transforni Burkina - Burkina Faso Village Water- Zambia Boreholes & wells 3,720 3 shallow wells 4,500 Springprotection 1,620 4 wells 6,000 4 shallow wells 6,000 Restoration of 5 wells 5,015 Two new waterpoints 6,830 65,172 91,376 IA Ax Wllmslow Wells for Africa- Registered Charity No. 328330 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 2025 which are set out on pages 4 10 8. Respective Responsibilities of Trustee and Examiner As the Charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. you Consider that the requireinents of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 ('the Act.) does nol apply. It is my responsibility a5 to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commi55ion¢rs under section 43(7) of the Act, whethcr particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be Tequired in an audit, and consequently I do not express an opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attention: . l ) which gives me reasonable cause to doubt that in any material respects the requiTements.'- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act" to prepare 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 be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached, subject to the comment in the Trustees annual report. Name.. Relevant qualification or body.. Address: Date.. Andrew Neill ACMA 5 Heather Le4 Denton, Manchester M34 6BY 5 May 2026