TCFDT Trustee Report 2023 Tanzania Christian Farm Development Trust (Nl) 1 Warren Park Avenue, Lisbum. Co. Antrim, BT28 1HG Registered Charity Number NIC 100160 Trustee Report for the year ended 31st March 2023 'Let them praise the name of the LORD." for his name alone is excellent,. 17is glory is above the earth and heaven, Psalm 148 v13 We have much to thank and praise the Lord for as we think upon what has been achieved over the last year in Tanzania. Objects The Trust was founded by Deed on 315t May 2000 for the relief of poverty and in particular: 1. For the relief of poverty and sickness and to advance education for the inhabitants of Tanzania in all aspects of agriculture and related subjects, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, ra or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effect to advance education and to provide facilities in the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants. 2. To advance Christian religion. 3. To promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determ ined. Achievements and Perfonnance The Trustees have had regard to the guidan of the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland on provision of public benefit and are confident that they have fully satisfied this requirement throughout the year ended 3151 March 2023 through its activities. secret tcfdt.or W www.tcfdt. or Registered wlth the Charity Commlsslon for Northern Ireland NIC100160
TCFDT Trustee Report 2023 Activities As we look back over the past 12 months, we are thankful to the Lord for all His blessings, wisdom and provision, and we can truly say that He has done all things well. Fann Craig and Helen continue to rnanage the farm, Unfortunately the crops suffered due to poor rains and monkeys eating the nuts in the peanut field. However the goat herd continues to thrive. Mains water is now supplying the fanm with five water meters which were installed at various locations throughout the farm. Church The work in the church, led by Jery and Rachel Wyatt, continues to grow each week with the faithful attending regularly and others accepting the Lord as their p8rsonal Saviour. There are now two services on a Sunday with numbers around 100 each week. In addition, there is a Thursday afternoon meeting, a lady's meeting and the Sunday School for children. Dairy The dairy is progressing slowly. It has a standing order for the supply of one hundred litres of milk per day. It has also entered the yogurt market and is supplying small amounts to local shops. Children's Home Some highlights throughout the year included.. Three more children arrived at the children's home, Sada, Karen and Samson. The total number of children in our care is now 38. Four children accepted Jesus as their personal Saviour. Mr & Mrs Tuff returned home on Furlough in April 2022. They returned to Tanzania in mid- May 2022. Several deputation meetings were held. Seven volunteers from the UK and USA helped with various tasks at the Childrens Home throughout the year. A five-day holiday Bible club was held for the children by two of the volunteers. The children loved this experience. The replacement nursery building was completed, and the babies moved in. The walls of the old building were demolished, leaving a coveredlshaded area for the children to play. Financial Review Our main sources of income were individual and church group donations and gift aid. At 3181 Marth 2022 the bank balances totalled £8,763.04 of which £6,692.46 was in Northem Ireland. 211)a8e E.. secreta tcfdt.or .' www.tcfdt.or Reglstered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC100160
TCFDT Trustee Report 2023 Trust Officials Nl Board of Trustees.. John Tuff Chairman Phyllis Mccormick Treasurer Rhon8 Bums Assistant Treasurer Rhonda Sharpe Secretary Sam Alexander Stanley Burns Sarah Rankin David Sharpe Pauline Tuff Declaration We confirm that all serious incidents have been notified to the Charity Commission for the financial period 2022123. The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity trustees: Signature Full name CTrJOA Qivio SH4RE Position Date 01 31Page E.. secre tcfdt.or '. www.lcfdt.or Reglstered with the Charlty Commission for Northern Ireland NIC100160