OASIS VILLAGE TRUST CHARITY NUMBER- NIC 102441 REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 CONTENTS Page 2 Legal and Administrative Details Page3-5 Trustees Report and Responsibilities Independent Examiners Report Pages 7- 11 Accounts Page 6
OASIS VILLAGE TRUST Year Ended 31 March 2023 Registered Charity Number NIC 102441 Trustees Raymond Wray Annalisa Flanagan Linda Wray Geoffrey Flanagan Fred Wray Wendy Bell Wendy Lemon George Quail Jonny Haire Bankers Danske Bank Donegall Square West Belfast BTI 6JS Correspondence Address Raymond Wray 7 Laurel Bank Close Moneyreagh BT23 6FD Independent Examiner David Hooks 250 Donaghadee Road Bangor BT19 6NH Chartered Accountant
OASIS VILLAGE TRUST ANNUAL REPORT APRIL 2022- MARCH 2023 DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE The Trust is a charitable Company limited by guarantee. The objects of the Trust are the advancement of the Christian faith, advancement of education, prevention and relief of poverty and advancenient of health and advancement of community development in Ndola, Zambla. Achievements and Performance Ongoing covid restrictions have once again impatted on teams of people not being able to vislt and the children in Oasis Village have not been able to benefit from thls input. However, covid restrictions regarding wearing masks has been lifted. The children continue to celebrate birthdays monthly, and they look forward to these special days sharing birthday cake and receiving gifts. In July 2022, 2 new children came to live in Oasis Village, a 1.5 year old and a 7 year old bringing the total children supported to 60. The children from Oasis enjoy attending worship In "Open Church whlch Is very youth orientated and they have many opportunities to lead the praise and worshlp in the church. During the past yearthere has been further building work with additional classrooms and the library. The jungle gym has also had some maintenance work undertaken and been repainted. The sports complex continues to be developed. In November the official opening of the library was undertaken by the former Lord Mayor of Ndola accompanied by the area Chairman and a representative MP. The school cafeteria is in operation again following the completion of work on the floor and new tables and chairs being purchased. The pupils in Mountainside Primary school celebr3ted World Book Day in March 2023 with the children dressing up as characters from their favourite books. One of our original children continues her studies in Lusaka studying banking and finance and two of our young men are at college in Ndola studying mechanlcal and electrical engineering. The Oasis formal was held in May 2022 and raised £13,100. Nicki Moyo requested cards and letters forthe children from supporters as she is due to visit in April 2023. Sponsorship for books for the library raised £1875; Nlcki cycled 200km as a fund raiser and the pupils of Klllowen Primary School in Nl sold second-hand books and gave a cheque for £573.80. Mountainside Primary continues to excel with the quality of teaching provided. They were awarded a Certificate for achieving the best scores for Grade 7 Examlnations Results in the Ndola District.
When Ziso Moyo left Zambia in late 2022 he set up a new bank account in Ndola that will allow Pastor Danny to make a monthly withdrawal to pay the house mums salaries and to buy the food for the orphanage. In January 2023 Ziso made a surprise visit to Oasis to monitor how the new systems were operating and tofinalise some transition arrangements. The Oasis Newletter was published in December 2022 and copies sent along with a Chrlstm3s Card to Supporters including churches and individuals who have an interest in the work of Oasis Village Trust. Along with the regular "Whats App" photos and messages sent to supporters, people are kept up to date with all that is happening. Director Raymond Wray continues to monitor closely the monthly income from supporters and to transfer the monthly monies required. The Trustees are Indebted to the ongoing prayerful and financial support given during these difficult months of economlc pressures. The committee are delighted that all the children continue to grow physlcally, socially, 5plritually and emotionally and to develop their educational skills and knowledge. 4th June 2023 Signed.. f. LAJ Signed: LaH LJ,
OASIS VILLAGE TRUST Year Ended 31 March 2023 Trustees Responsibilitles Under charity law Trustees are required to prepare financial statements that record the receipts and payments of the charity for each accounting period. We, the undersigned, are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and to ensure that the financial statements comply with relevant regulations. We acknowledge that we have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take steps to prevent fraud or other irregularities. Financial Review Income for the year increased from £64,158 to £75,238 and while expenses also fell from £75,750 in 2022 to £60,773 in 2023 the Trust had a surplus for the year of £14,465. At the year end Unrestricted Funds amounted to £34,607. th This report was approved by the Trustees of Oasis Village Trust on 4 June 2023. Raymond Wray fltyi,,dW? Linda Wray