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Our background and ethos.
All about the people behind Baraka.
Charity registration and legal information.
A transparent organisation.
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Who we are
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Baraka Community Partnerships is a young, vibrant and small charity set up by a group of friends in 2007 and based in Surrey, England.
We are motivated by a desire to give a helping hand to people in developing countries who may not have the privileges or ‘Baraka’ (‘blessing’) we've enjoyed in the developed world.
All our administrative costs and wages are funded by private sponsors so that 100% of donations we receive go directly to our projects. We also welcome donations of time, skills and supplies.
We work in close collaboration with local communities and require they take ownership of each project by identifying priorities and contributing in some way.
We make the effort to build strong relationships with the people and communities we support in order to generate trust between both parties.
We do not believe in cash handouts, but rather helping communities achieve long-term self-sufficiency and sustainability through education, healthcare, support of small businesses, and environmental protection.
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Our Director of Operations
Andy Mckee, one of our joint founders, is Baraka’s only employee. Andy spends most of his time liaising and visiting our projects, interacting with donors, sponsors and partners and fund raising. Andy has built up strong relationships with our communities over the years and ensures our money is spent wisely and efficiently.
To contact Andy please email andy@barakacommunity.com
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 Andy & Richard in Morocco
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Our Trustees
Our Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall control and strategic direction of the charity. They meet regularly during the year to consider, determine and review strategy and policy, and to receive reports from the Director of Operations.
Our trustees include:
Dan Morgan, who runs a sports centre business;
Richard Thornton. an environmental manager;
Brendan Sainsbury, a travel journalist;
Emilia Simonelli, a lawyer.
They all work for Baraka Community Partnerships in a voluntary capacity.
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Baraka Community Partnerships is registered as a Charity with the Charity Commission (registered charity number 1130756).
We are also registered as a company limited by guarantee with the Registrar of Companies (registered company number 0688503).
We are governed by our Articles of Association.
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Our annual accounts are posted on the Charities Commission Website and are available for public viewing.
Since our launch 100% of all donations have been spent at our projects.
We are a lean organisation with minimal over heads that are funded by private donations and some Gift Aid.
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Contact Us ...
For more information on our projects or to get involved, please contact us via:
75 High Street, Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 9AB
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