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Company registration number: 07458896
Charity registration number: 1146752
Alongside Africa
Trustees' Report and
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Beresfords
Chartered Certified Accountants
1-2 Rhodium Point
Spindle Close
Hawkinge, Folkestone
Kent
CT18 7TQ
Alongside Africa
Contents
Contents
Page
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2—3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7—11
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Reference and Administrative Details
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Mr L Titterton
Mr M Huddart
Mrs L James
Mrs S Nolan (resigned 03/11/2025)
Dr W Nolan (resigned 03/11/2025)
Mr A Sibbald
Ms M Titterton
Ms C Ford (appointed 02/11/2025)
Rev J Tapper (appointed 01/04/2026)
Charity Number 1146752
Company Number 07458896
Principal Address 1-2 Rhodium Point
Spindle Close
Hawkinge, Folkestone
Kent
CT18 7TQ
Business 1-2 Rhodium Point
Spindle Close
Hawkinge, Folkestone
Kent
CT18 7TQ
Independent Examiner Daniel Payne FCCA
Beresfords
Chartered Certified Accountants
1-2 Rhodium Point
Spindle Close
Hawkinge, Folkestone
Kent
CT18 7TQ
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Company No. 07458896
Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Trustees' Report
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
  1. To advance the education of the public in Africa, in particular but not exclusively by assisting communities to establish and maintain new primary schools and promoting leadership and training of effective leaders in Africa, in particular to encourage and support individuals in Africa who are or wish to be in positions of leadership to learn about and develop their leadership skills.
  2. To relieve sickness and promote and protect good health in Africa for the public benefit.
  3. To relieve poverty and financial hardship amongst the people and communities in Africa by the provision of training, advice and micro-finance enabling them to establish and grow their own businesses.
Significant Activities
Specifically, Alongside Africa runs three programmes in Kabale, Uganda:
  1. Give-a-child-a-chance - a sponsorship programme to send particularly underprivileged children to school.
  2. Amasiko Halfway House - a residential centre where groups of young women (aged 15-21) who have dropped out of formal education can learn a skill and become self sufficient.
  3. Obumwe Microfinance - a programme through which short term loans are made at a low interest rate to allow womens groups to expand their income generating projects.
Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and Performance
Main Achievements
2025 was another busy and challenging year for Alongside Africa, but as usual the results on the ground were significant and we continue to punch above our weight in terms of how much is delivered with so few resources.
During the year 25 small loans were made to women's support groups in Rubanda district.  These loans are the only source of finance available to these groups and are vital in helping the group members to become more self-sufficient.  The business acumen displayed by these groups with most of them doubling or even tripling the loan value over a period of six months.  Each group contains around 20 members, and each member will be responsible for supporting at least fine family members, so in total this programme will have benefitted approximately 2,500 people at no cost to Alongside Africa.  All loans were repaid on time and have been redistributed to other groups in the region.  In my opinion this is the unsung highlight of our ongoing work.
The Amasiko Halfway House project continued to deliver during the year with 20 girls being trained and able to start their own small businesses, supporting not only themselves but their families and communities.
Our Give a Child a Chance programme supported 127 children during year, providing education as well as medical, counselling and spiritual support.
A key development during the year was the establishment of Alongside Africa Australia, an independent registered non-profit organisation which was set up by Alex Sibbald, a UK board member who relocated back to his home country of Australia.
Our board underwent several changes during the year with the departure of Dr William and Sally Nolan in November 2025 and the appointment of Cathy Ford as Treasurer at the same time.  Our thanks to Bill and Sally for their time on the board and to Mike Huddart who was one of the founding board members and who served as our Treasurer for 15 years.  I was reappointed as the board Chair.
Income for the year was £89,000, in increase of £5,000 over the previous year, but this included a very generous donation of £15,000 received towards the end of the year, so overall our core income was down by £10,000.  This was partially offset by approximately £2,800 raised by Alongside Africa Australia. 
The year ended on a high note with a very generous donation of £15,000 from a long-time supporter, which will enable us to purchase a reliable 4x4 vehicle early in the coming year.
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Trustees' Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Main Achievements - continued
As ever, I extend my sincere thanks to the board members, volunteers and supporters who continue to allow us to provide opportunities, not aid, to many of the most vulnerable people in one of the poorest countries in the world.
Financial Review
Reserves Policy
The trustees have decided to hold three months operational costs in reserves in case of sudden loss of income.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
Memorandum and articles incorporated 02/12/2010 now articles adopted by special resolution dated 21/02/2012.
Trustee Selection Methods
Trustees are appointed by unanimous decision by the current board of trustees.
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees (who are also the directors of Alongside Africa for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statement unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:
  • select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
  • observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
  • make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
  • prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Small Company Rules
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Mr L Titterton
Trustee
13/09/2026
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Alongside Africa
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Alongside Africa
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Daniel Payne FCCA
13/09/2026
Beresfords
Chartered Certified Accountants
1-2 Rhodium Point
Spindle Close
Hawkinge, Folkestone
Kent
CT18 7TQ
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Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
2025 2024
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Unrestricted funds
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies 3 80,462 15,000 95,462 84,560
Other trading activities 4 3,270 - 3,270 -
Investments 5 111 - 111 29
83,843 15,000 98,843 84,589
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities: 7
Alongside Africa (86,241 ) - (86,241 ) (81,364 )
NET INCOME (2,398 ) 15,000 12,602 3,225
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (2,398 ) 15,000 12,602 3,225
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward 22,683 - 22,683 19,458
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 14 20,285 15,000 35,285 22,683
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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Balance Sheet
As At 31 December 2025
Balance Sheet
2025 2024
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Total funds
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 11 383 - 383 511
383 - 383 511
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 12 9,921 - 9,921 105
Cash at bank and in hand 10,341 15,000 25,341 22,427
20,262 15,000 35,262 22,532
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 13 (360 ) - (360 ) (360 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 19,902 15,000 34,902 22,172
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 20,285 15,000 35,285 22,683
NET ASSETS 20,285 15,000 35,285 22,683
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricted Funds 15,000 -
Unrestricted Funds 20,285 22,683
TOTAL FUNDS 14 35,285 22,683
For the year ending 31 December 2025 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit 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 trustees 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 in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
On behalf of the board
Mr L Titterton
Trustee
13/09/2026
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Alongside Africa is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 07458896 and registered charity number 1146752 . The registered office is .
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Incoming Resources
General
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations and legacies
Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
Grants receivable
Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.
2.3. Resources Expended
General
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
2.4. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Motor Vehicles 25% on reducing balance
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
2.5. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
3. Income from Donations and Legacies
2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
£ £ £ £
Donations and gifts 59,454 15,000 74,454 65,861
Gift aid 21,008 - 21,008 16,199
Grants - - - 2,500
80,462 15,000 95,462 84,560
4. Income from Other Trading Activities
2025 2024
Unrestricted funds Total funds
£ £
Fundraising events 3,270 -
5. Investment Income
2025 2024
Unrestricted Total
funds funds
£ £
Bank interest receivable 28 29
Other interest receivable 83 -
111 29
6. Net Income/(Expenditure)
The net income is stated after charging/(crediting):
2025 2024
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned 128 171
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
7. Analysis of Expenditure
2025
Activities undertaken directly Grant funding of activities Support costs
(see note 8 ) 		Total
£ £ £ £
Alongside Africa 9,709 72,660 3,872 86,241
2024
Activities undertaken directly Grant funding of activities Support costs
(see note 8 ) 		Total
£ £ £ £
Alongside Africa 2,933 76,605 1,826 81,364
8. Support Costs
2025 2024
Alongside Africa Alongside Africa
£ £
General administration 3,384 1,295
Depreciation 128 171
Governance costs 360 360
3,872 1,826
9. Independent Examiner's Remuneration
2025 2024
£ £
Independent examination of the financial statements 360 360
10. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was: NIL (2024: NIL)
- -
11. Tangible Assets
Motor Vehicles
£
Cost
As at 1 January 2025 3,000
As at 31 December 2025 3,000
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2025 2,489
Provided during the period 128
As at 31 December 2025 2,617
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2025 383
As at 1 January 2025 511
12. Debtors
2025 2024
£ £
Due within one year
Other debtors 9,921 105
13. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2025 2024
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 360 360
14. Movement in Funds
As at 1 January 2025 Income Expenditure As at 31 December 2025
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund 22,683 83,843 (86,241 ) 20,285
Restricted funds
Rev M Walker - New Vehicle - 15,000 - 15,000
Total funds 22,683 98,843 (86,241 ) 35,285
As at 1 January 2024 Income Expenditure As at 31 December 2024
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund 19,458 84,589 (81,364 ) 22,683
Total funds 19,458 84,589 (81,364 ) 22,683
15. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.
During the year the expenses reimbursed to the trustees or paid directly to third parties were as follows:
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
2025 2024
£ £
Travel 5,850 -
Other Expenses 605 -
6,455 -
Number of trustees reimbursed for expenses during the year was 3 (2024: 0)
16. Related Party Disclosures
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure, except for those disclosed in the Transactions with Trustees note.
17. Company limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £10.
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