TCFDT Trustee Report 2024
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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 2￿0 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 Perf0m￿nCe
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.
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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.
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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
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Financial Review
Our main SoUr￿S 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:
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