FOOTSTEPS FOR AFRICA

FOOTSTEPS FOR AFRICA

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FOOTSTEPS FOR AFRICA

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
07260509 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2020

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2019

End date: 31 March 2020

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2020

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes

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Directors' report period ended 31 March 2020

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2020

Principal activities of the company

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIESObjectives and aimsThe main objects of the charity are to advance the education and welfare support of young people in Kenya and to relieve poverty and sickness and promote the preservation of good health in Kenya.Significant activitiesDuring the period covered by these financial statements, the charity continued with its building programme at Katito Agricultural College, contributing towards a road connecting the new college with the nearby communities. The College has already increased its number of students and continues to recruit.

Political and charitable donations

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCECharitable activitiesThe trustees are pleased with the achievement of the charitable activities to date and will be consolidating the existing projects over the next year in order to ensure they bring maximum benefit to the communities they support.Fundraising activitiesThe Charity's main fundraising activities during the year were based around a variety of sources. A fund-raising dinner and donations from existing supporters and the ongoing sponsorship programme which continued to operate during the year with over 80 individual children in Kenya being sponsored.Investment performanceThe trustees are currently satisfied with maintaining the company assets within interest bearing bank accounts. There are no plans to expand this with the use of riskier investments.

Additional information

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENTGoverning documentThe charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.Recruitment and appointment of new trusteesChanges in trustees during the year are detailed below as part of the administrative details of the Charity.Trustees are elected by the members of the charitable company attending the Annual General Meeting. At each AGM one-third of the Trustees or, if their number is not three or a multiple of three, the number nearest to one-third, must retire from office. All members are circulated with invitations to nominate trustees prior to the AGM advising them of the retiring trustees and requesting nominations for the AGM.Organisational structureThe Board of Trustees must, as per the governing document, have at least three Trustees serving at any one time. The Board meets on a regular basis and continue communication outside of these meetings.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020

Suzanne Thomas
 Tony Robinson
 David Burditt

Secretary Suzanne Thomas

The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
29 October 2020

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Suzanne Thomas
Status: Secretary

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2020

2020 2019


£
£
Turnover: 23,860 46,588
Cost of sales: ( 3,091 ) ( 6,902 )
Gross profit(or loss): 20,769 39,686
Distribution costs: ( 31,810 ) ( 55,250 )
Administrative expenses: 0 0
Other operating income: 0 0
Operating profit(or loss): (11,041) (15,564)
Interest receivable and similar income: 0 0
Interest payable and similar charges: 0 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: (11,041) (15,564)
Tax: 0 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (11,041) (15,564)

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Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2020

Notes 2020 2019


£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0 0
Tangible assets: 3 799 1,198
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 799 1,198
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors:   0 0
Cash at bank and in hand: 11,368 22,531
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 11,368 22,531
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 727 ) ( 1,248 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 10,641 21,283
Total assets less current liabilities: 11,440 22,481
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 11,440 22,481
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 11,440 22,481
Total members' funds: 11,440 22,481

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 2020 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 29 October 2020
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Suzanne Thomas
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2020

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    IncomeAll income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assetsDepreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Computer equipment is 25% on cost

    Other accounting policies

    Fund accountingUnrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.Where restricted funds are held, further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements, as necessary.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2020

  • 2. Employees

    2020 2019
    Average number of employees during the period 1 1

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2020

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 April 2019 0 0 0 1,598 0 1,598
Additions 0 0 0 0 0 0
Disposals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Revaluations 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transfers 0 0 0 0 0 0
At 31 March 2020 0 0 0 1,598 0 1,598
Depreciation
At 1 April 2019 0 0 0 400 0 400
Charge for year 0 0 0 399 0 399
On disposals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other adjustments 0 0 0 0 0 0
At 31 March 2020 0 0 0 799 0 799
Net book value
At 31 March 2020 0 0 0 799 0 799
At 31 March 2019 0 0 0 1,198 0 1,198

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2020

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2020 2019
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 0 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0 0
Trade creditors 0 0
Taxation and social security 0 176
Accruals and deferred income 0 0
Other creditors 727 1,072
Total 727 1,248