OSCR Annual Accounts
MISION MEXICO UK SC042838
Misión México (UK)
Scottish Charity Number – SC042838
Annual Report and Financial Statements
Year Ended 30 June 2024
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Trustees' Annual Report
For the year ended 30 June 2024
The trustees have the pleasure of presenting their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 30th June 2024.
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name
Misión México (UK)
Charity Number
SC042838
Address
Building 21991 Office 26965 Glasgow G1 9BW
Current Trustees
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Chairperson Treasurer Trustee
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Structure, Governance and Management
Type of governing document
The charity was established and recognised as a Scottish charity with effect from January 2012. The charity is managed in accordance with the terms of the SCIO – Model – Single Tier Constitution.
Trustee recruitment and appointment
Trustees were appointed through recruitment channels. The number of Trustees represents more than the minimum number required. Appointment and removal is in accordance with the Constitution.
Objectives and Activities
Charitable purposes
The purpose of the charity is to promote activities and deliver operations to children and youth cared for and supported by Misión México Foundation in Tapachula, Mexico.
The Misión México Foundation (Mexico) aims to break the cycles of poverty, abuse, and inequality and provide opportunities and resources for every young person in our programs to thrive in all aspects of their lives and become the best version of themselves. Our vision is to ensure that all youth in our home-based and community programs have access to education, personal development opportunities, and health and well-being services, in a safe and inclusive environment to nurture their potential.
The Mision Mexico Foundation strives to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
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No poverty
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Zero hunger
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Good health & wellbeing
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Quality education
Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects
Fundraising which includes: (1) education, health & wellbeing, and community development appeals, (2) seeking sponsors to assist with associated costs for educating children from kindergarten to university, (3) hosting events across the UK, and (4) obtaining and managing global corporate sponsorship and relationships.
Mision Mexico UK charity activities also includes: (1) awareness raising using digital and social media (website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to highlight issues facing children in Mexico and demonstrating how Mision Mexico Foundation makes an impact, (2) funding staffing costs, and (3) providing administrative and technical support.
Achievement and Performance
Financial review
During the year we have raised £55,927 in unrestricted funds. £41,808 of which were raised through corporate sponsorship and corporate events to support our Education Program and the expansion of Mision Mexico Foundation’s Community Development Program. £10,731 was raised through our individual giving and child sponsorship program. Due to our annual fundraising campaign being moved from May 2024 to December 2024, this year's fundraising income saw a significant decrease to £3,358 as per SoFA.
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An investment of £10,964 was made in order to deliver a series of UK fundraising events and global corporate events, which proved to be a successful return on investment. Salary costs decreased to £35,574 compared to the 2023 costs of £52,397 as a result of moving to a model of employing more local staff in Mexico and therefore reducing international staffing and contracting costs. Salary costs were also raised to pay part of the salary for the Mision Mexico Foundation Director, who is based in Mexico nine months for the year, and in the UK 3 months of the year. The Mision Mexico Foundation Director holds a position on the Mision Mexico UK Board as a Trustee, which is an unpaid, voluntary position.
In order to manage tax exposure in Mexico on cash surpluses; funds are left in the UK until required, largely to cover staff costs and hedge the foreign exchange risk.
Financial Position
The focus of the organisation is to raise funds to support the children who live in the refuge and youth who are supported by the community development programs, and ensure a dedicated team of local staff can care for the children, and deliver program and organisational needs. The amount of funds made directly available is dependent on our surplus after our core running costs. Our policy is to maintain at least six months running costs.
At the time of signing, Mision Mexico UK has sufficient cash reserves of £28,184 to continue to meet operational costs, deliver fundraising activities within the UK, and support program delivery costs in Mexico.
Plans for the future
During the year, the Charity has successfully met fundraising targets, increased awareness internationally (largely through social media), maintained a large individual donor base, and increased support from corporate sponsors. This has allowed for a significant expansion in Mision Mexico Foundation (Mexico) at operating and delivery levels, with programs and support being delivered to over 12,000 youth across three different locations in Tapachula and surrounding areas, 70% of whom are women, girls and babies.
Moving forward, our activities will continue to support Mision Mexico Foundations children's home and community development programs in Mexico, as well as providing staffing resources, and administrative and financial support.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees
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Statement of Receipts and Payments for the year ended 30th June 2024
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Year ended | Year ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 30/06/2024 | 30/06/2023 | ||||
| Receipts | |||||||
| Donations | 3 | 52,539 | - | 52,539 | 33,189 | ||
| Grants | 4 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Fundraising | 6 | 3,388 | - | 3,388 | 19,455 | ||
| Other charitable activities | 5 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Total Receipts | 55,927 | - | 55,927 | 52,644 | |||
| Payments | |||||||
| Admin / office costs | - | - | - | (65) | |||
| Events and Marketing | (10,965) | - | (10,965) | (4,096) | |||
| General goods | (17) | - | (17) | (40) | |||
| Taxes | (60) | - | (60) | (30) | |||
| Transport | - | - | - | - | |||
| Utilities & Rent | (828) | - | (828) | (1,216) | |||
| Salary Costs | (35,574) | - | (35,574) | (52,397) | |||
| Total Payments | (47,443) | - | (47,443) | (57,844) | |||
| Surplus/(Deficit) for the year |
8,484 | - | 8,484 | (5,200) | |||
| Remittances to Mexico | - | - | - | - | |||
| Transfer between funds | - | - | - | ||||
| Surplus/(Deficit) for the year |
8,484 | - | 8,484 | (5,200) | |||
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Statement of Balances - As at 30 June 2024
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Restricted | Total | Total | Total | ||||
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| Funds | Funds | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Opening cash at bank and in hand |
19,700 | - | 19,700 | 24,900 | |||||
| Surplus/(Deficit)for theyear | 8,484 | - | 8,484 | (5,200) | |||||
| Closing Cash at bank and in hand |
28,184 | - | **28,184 ** | 19,700 | |||||
| Bank and Cash Balances | |||||||||
| Bank deposit account | 28,184 | - | 28,184 | 19,700 | |||||
| 28,184 | - | **28,184 ** | 19,700 | ||||||
| Unrestricted Reserves | 28,184 | - | **28,184 ** | 19,700 | |||||
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Notes to the Accounts – for the year ending 30[th] June 2024
1. Accounting policies
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).
2. Nature and purpose of funds
Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. The trustees maintain a single unrestricted fund for the day-to-day running of the charity.
Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes. During the year the charity received restricted donations of £nil.
All funds raised, excluding restricted donations, are intended for remittance for expenses to the refuge in Tapachula or staffing costs, less an UK operational cash buffer. It is the Charity’s policy to maintain cash reserves to cover expected costs for the next six months.
| 3 Donations | |||||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||||
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Donations | 52,539 | - | 52,539 | 33,189 | |||
| Total Donations | 52,539 | **- ** | **52,539 ** | 33,189 |
| 4 Grants | |||||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||||
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Grants | - | - | - | - | |||
| Total Donations | - | **- ** | **- ** | - |
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Notes to the Accounts – for the year ending 30[th] June 2024 (continued)
5 Gross receipts from other charitable activities
| 5 Gross receipts from other charitable activities | 5 Gross receipts from other charitable activities | 5 Gross receipts from other charitable activities | 5 Gross receipts from other charitable activities | 5 Gross receipts from other charitable activities | 5 Gross receipts from other charitable activities | 5 Gross receipts from other charitable activities | 5 Gross receipts from other charitable activities |
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||||
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Fundraising | 3,388 | - | 3,388 | 19,455 | |||
| Other charitable activities | - | - | - | - | |||
| Total receipts from other charitable activities |
3,388 | **- ** | **3,388 ** | 19,455 |
| 6 Analysis of unrestricted funds | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| New Fund | Total 2024 | Total 2023 | ||
| Receipts | ||||
| Donations | 52,539 | 52,539 | 33,189 | |
| Grants | - | - | - | |
| Fundraising | 3,388 | 3,388 | 19,455 | |
| Other charitable activities | - | - | - | |
| Total unrestricted receipts | 55,927 | 55,927 | 52,644 | |
| Payments | ||||
| Admin / office costs | - | - | (65) | |
| Events and Marketing | (10,965) | (10,965) | (4,096) | |
| General goods | (17) | (17) | (40) | |
| Taxes | (60) | (60) | (30) | |
| Transport | - | - | - | |
| Utilities & Rent | (828) | (828) | (1,216) | |
| Salary Costs | (35,574) | (35,574) | (52,397) | |
| Total unrestricted payments | (47,443) | (47,443) | (57,844) | |
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| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Fund | Total 2024 | Total 2023 | ||
| Remittances to Mexico (Unrestricted) | ||||
| Remittances | - | - | - | |
| Total remittances to Mexico | - | - | - | |
| Net Receipt / (Payment) | 8,484 | 8,484 | 17,412 | |
| Transfers from Restricted Funds | - | - |
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| Surplus /(Deficit) for theyear | 8,484 | 8,484 | 17,412 | |
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APPENDIX 3
OSC r
Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator
| Report to the trustees/members of Registered charity number On the accounts of the charity for the period Set out on pages Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner Basis of independent examiner’s statement Independent examiner’s statement Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
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| The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. |
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| My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and,consequently,I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. |
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| In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention [other than that disclosed on the attached page] 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: • to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met, or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper reached. Date:* |
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*Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. If the words do apply, set out those matters which have come to your attention on the following page.
APPENDIX 3
Disclosure section
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose
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