TCFDT Trustee Report 2024 10• Tanzania Christian Farm Development Trust (Nl) 1 Warren Park Avenue, Lisburn, Co. Antrim, BT28 1 HG Registered Charity Number NIC 100160 Trust8e Report for the year ended 318t March 2024 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him." Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving,. Colossians 2 vs 6-7 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 31st May 20 for the relief of poverty and in particular.. 1. For 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, race 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 detennined. Achievements and Perf0mnCe 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 31st March 2024 through its activrties. secret tcfdt.or '. www.tcfdt.or Registered with the Charlty Commission for Northern Ireland NIC100160
TCFDT Trustee Report 2024 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 retumed to Australia in May. We thank them for all that they acc£)mplished and the training they gave to the workers there. The Tanzanian employees continue to work at the farm. Maize and sunflower seeds were harvested and benefitted the children at the home in Kazima. The goat herd continues to grow and provide meat fcK the thildren's home. Beans and millet were also planted for the next harvest. Church The work in the church, led by Jery and Rachel Vlfyatt, continues to grow each week with the faithful attending regularly and others accepting the Lord as their personal Saviour. August saw the commencement of the Bible Institute which takes place once a month. Masanja, the eldest boy at the Children's home is among the group taking part each month. Dairy There was very little activrty at the Dairy. Children's Home Some highlights throughout the year included". Three more children arrived at the children's home, Innocent, John Moses, Mudric The total number of children in our care is now 41 Several deputation meetings were held during a period of furlough in Northem Ireland around April and May. Mr and Mrs Tuff also returned to Northem Ireland in January, for rest and time with family Moorings Mediquip provided a Buddy Roamer for little Jacqueline who has Cerebral Palsy. This has enabled her to move around independently. We thank Moorings Mediquip for their generosity and kindness Four volunteers from the UK helped out at the Children's home this year Kalala, John's right hand man, and his wrfe received the Lord as their Saviour A generous gift was given to enable grfts to be bought for the children at Christmas Trust Academy Plans began regarding the building of a new school beside the Children's Home in Kazima. Once funding started to (x)me in the foundations were marked out and digging began in September Phase 1 of the school build was completed with 3 classrooms, a kitchen and dining room Two new teachers were recruited to work alongside Agnes the Principal The new school opened with 14 children in attendance - 13 from the Home and 1 from outside the home A new road to the school was built for ease of access Phase 2 of the school build commenced 21Page secr tcfdt.or '. www.tcfdt.or Registered wlth the Charlty Commlsslon for Northern Ireland NIC100160
TCFDT Trustee Report 2024 Financial Review Our main SoUrS of income were individual and Church Group donations, Charitable Trusts, Businesses and Gift Aid. At 31 st Marth 2024 the bank balances totaled £21,588.96 of which £14,066.27 was in Northem Ireland. Trust Officials Nl Board of Trustees.. John Tuff Chairman Phyllis Mccormick Treasurer Rhona Bums Assistant Treasurer Rhonda Sharpe Secretary Sam Alexander Stanley Bums Sarah Rankin David Sharpe Pauline Tuff James Rankin Declaration We confirm that all serious incidents have been notified to the Charity Commission for the financial period 2023124. The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity trustees: Signature Full name 4v)D TiibSTEE flHoKNo k SHAiioe Position s£coerAR4 Date IgloilfL4 3 |Page secret .' www.tcfdt.or Registered wlth the Charity CommissioD for Northern Ireland NIC100160