2024-09-30-accounts

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Trustees Report for Ethiopia Medical

Project

• Year Ending: September 30th 2024

Introduction

The Trustees of the Ethiopia Medical Project (EMP) are pleased to present the annual report and accounts for the year ending September 30th 2024. This report highlights our activities, achievements, and financial performance over the year, showcasing the progress we have made in fulfilling our mission to improve healthcare access and outcomes at the Buccama Health Centre.

Our Mission

The Ethiopia Medical Project (EMP) is dedicated to supporting healthcare facilities and communities in Ethiopia by providing resources, education, and funding. Our primary focus is on improving maternal health, combating and treating the neglected and preventable disease of podoconiosis, and supporting the industrious staff who serve the people so faithfully.

Key Achievements in October 1st 2023 to September 30th 2024

• Maternal Health Initiatives:

• Supported over 150 women with antenatal and postnatal care services.

• Provided a new and modern maternity facility.

• Infrastructure Development:

• Completed the construction and refurbishment of the new maternity wing.

• Saw the completion of the podoconiosis building.

• Installed essential medical equipment in the maternity wing with the aim of improving diagnostic and treatment capabilities.

• Community Outreach:

• Conducted several health education sessions, reaching over 1,000 community members.

• Launched awareness campaigns on foot care and hygiene to prevent podoconiosis.

• Travelled to visit the health centre accompanied by three supporters and donors.

• Partnerships and Collaborations:

• Strengthened ties with the local American Christian Hospital and government bodies.

• Secured grants and donations totalling [£78,520], enabling us to expand our programmes. This excludes HMRC Gift Aid

5. Fundraising Activities

• Glasgow Autumn Lunch (November ‘23)

• A successful Summer Concert was run in (June ‘24)

• Several speaking engagements throughout the year which brought forth substantial donations

Challenges Faced

While we are proud of our achievements, we encountered several challenges:

• Funding Limitations: Limited resources restricted the scale of some initiatives.

• Rural Position of the Health Centre: The health centre is in a very rural area, making it hard to attract and retain staff. The local population, primarily subsistence farmers, often struggles to meet basic needs.

• Weather: Unpredictable weather, including periods of drought, impacts local food security.

• Health Crises: Malaria and typhus remain recurring illnesses. However, the team on the ground manages these effectively Financial Overview

Income:

• Total income for the year: [£83,257.96]

• Key sources: Donations (57%), Grants (30%), Other (13%).

Expenditure:

• Total expenditure for the year: [£146,676.72]

• Key areas: Programme delivery (99.4%), Administration (0.3%), Fundraising (0.3%).

Reserves:

• Closing balance as of September 30th 2024: [£12,175.01]

The Trustees are confident that the financial resources available are sufficient to sustain the project’s operations in the coming year. The reason for the deficit this year is because we were spending funds received the previous year.

Future Plans

Looking ahead, the Ethiopia Medical Project aims to:

• Maintain our interest in the Buccama Health Centre and its staff.

• Continue to pursue sources of funding.

• Make plans for succession.

• Strengthen partnerships to secure sustainable funding and resources.

Acknowledgements

The Trustees extend heartfelt gratitude to our donors, partners, and volunteers. Your unwavering support enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of many.

Statement of Responsibility

The Trustees are responsible for ensuring that the Ethiopia Medical Project’s activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements. We remain committed to transparency, accountability, and the efficient use of resources.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees:

Chairperson Date: 16 June 2025

Co-Founder and Treasurer Date : 16 June 2025

ETHIOPIAN MEDICAL PROJECT (EMP)

www.ethio iamedical ro ect.com

FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD: INCOME AND EXPENDITURE- 2023124 For Elhio ia Medical Pro EMP SCO 44172 Faster Payment l incl Just Giving ) 28,343.62 Standin Orders osits & Bank Tfrs - various Bank iro- HMRC rft aid Funds banked from fundraisin 4,476 14,630 4,738 6,070.34 events Faster ment SEC Missiona Total Festival Medical Restiicted funds alc- Grant unrestricted 15,000 10,000 83,257.96 EXPENDITURE Clinic wa es, other recurrin eosts, essaries Maternity Unit project (funds from BO}- RF Podo project funds from Festival Medical Accountin Services os In & websrte develo ment Bank char es Hall hire- Kinross HS 70,795.72 60,000 15,000 100 255 126 400 146 676.72 RF summer concert Total Statement of funds nin Bank Balance at 1.10.2023 £75 593.77 c￿Sin Bank Balance at 30.09.2024 £12 175.01 Represented by.. 16 June 2025

APPENDIX 3

’ Independent examiner s report on the accounts V2 Ethiopia Medical Project (EMP) SC044172

Report to the trustees/members of

Registered charity number On the accounts of the charity for the period Set out on pages

Registered charity number On the accounts of the	SC044172	SC044172
On the accounts of the		Period start date Period end date
charity for the period		Day Month Year Day Month Year
		01 October 2023 to 30 September 2024
Set out on pages		(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner	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 (as amended). 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.
Basis of independent	My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts
examiner’s statement	Regulations. 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		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		do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do
	not express an audit opinion on the viewgiven bythe accounts.
Independent examiner’s	In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention~~[other than that~~
statement	~~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
		understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:**		Date: June 2025
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:

*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.

** OSCR will accept digital or typed signatures

APPENDIX 3 Disclosure section Only Complete rf the examiner needs to highlKJht material problems. Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose NIL