Share Uganda Annual Report 2023-2024
Following a challenging few years for Share Uganda as an organization due to rising costs and reduced income from fundraising, we have managed to adapt and develop new strategies to allow us to continue our work in Kaaso. Over the past year the finances have stabilized, giving us confidence that we continue to move towards a more sustainable model. We continue to collaborate and develop partnerships and in the past year have expanded to develop a committee based in the USA.
Projects overview:
Sanyu Project
The Sanyu Project aims to provide a community-led and sustainable solution to period poverty and lack of access to sanitary products in the local community. The project continues to do really well. It is estimated that approximately 200 girls in the school have been provided with reusable sanitary towels. Sourcing the optimum material for the pads continues to be challenging. The sewing machines are being used regularly to make the pads. The community members meet on a Wednesday and now have a sub-Sanyu group. Shared Threads a UK based charity has continued to support Sanyu with further donations of sanitary products.
Hampton Kaaso Share Uganda Clinic
The Clinic continues to run smoothly under the leadership of Clinical Officer Shiba. It remains an integral part of the school and wider community with really positive feedback received to date. Sourcing and affording medicines is an ongoing challenge for the clinic. There has been a number of outbreaks that the clinic has had to respond to including conjunctivitis, malaria and typhoid. The management of these particular conditions has been guided by local public health advice and we have provided additional financial support to assist in the response.
Malaria Prevention Project
Continues to be on hold due to lack of funding. Will continue to review this and would be very keen to re-establish this project if appropriate financial support can be obtained, especially in view of the number of malaria cases in the community.
Eucalyptus Forest
Was last cut in 2022 and Dominic believes it can be cut again at the end of the year and the money will go back into the clinic.
Fundraising
We have received a number of very generous donations including from QUB SWOT, Direct Medics and Crux Bristol. Shandon Park Golf Club have continued to support Share Uganda with regular fundraising events. We have utilized social media fundraising drives to raise funds for emergency assistance in response to particular outbreaks. The number of regular monthly donors has increased over the past year which is encouraging for long term financial security.
Finances
See attached financial report. We continue to use the agreed model of two payments per year of £7500 and this appears to be working well. By reducing costs and with increased income we are operating much more sustainably than a few years ago. We aim to keep a reserve of £15000.
Friends of Share Uganda
Friends of Share Uganda is the new organization which has been established due to the number of our supporters based in the USA. A committee has been formed this year with regular meetings. The aim is to get registered as a charity in the USA and this process is ongoing currently.
Thank-you!
Our work would not be possible without the support and hard work of the local teams in Kabira and we would like to extend our gratitude to our valued colleagues and friends. We are also incredibly grateful to all our supporters in the UK, USA and worldwide.
Share Uganda Financial Report 2023-2024
July 2024
This report covers the financial period March 2023-April 2024.
This year saw an improved financial position for the organisation, stabilizing expenditure following pressures of COVID-19 and inflation in the previous years. Income was also boosted through efforts to develop new fundraising relationships. The income for the financial year was £18,872.54, while expenditure totaled £17,137.11. This equates to a surplus of £1,735.43.
Our bank balance at 2023-2024 year opening was £27,383.51, and bank balance at year closing was £29,118.94. Our Accounts are presented within this report, along with proof of transactions and breakdown of expenditure. Minor discrepancies may relate to currency conversions and rounding.
Our Reserves remain at £15,000.
In this financial year (2024-2025), to date, income is £4,328.68, while expenditure is £8,223.05 (24 July 2024). Our balance at 24 July 2024 is £25,224.57.
Chris Jenkins Trustee Treasurer