THE ANKOMA DREAM

Registered charity 1181639 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We work to advance education of pupils at schools in Ankoma, Ghana and England, by supporting children from Ankoma to visit England on an educational and cultural trip. This brings children from both cultures together to create educational and cultural bonds, linking schools, teachers and pupils in a spirit of sharing and educational learning.

Objects

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS (THE OBJECTS) ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:1) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS AT SCHOOLS IN ANKOMA, GHANA AND ENGLAND BY:A) PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN FROM ANKOMA, GHANA TO TAKE PART IN A TRIP TO ENGLAND DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THEM WITH EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES ON THEIR RETURN TO GHANA;B) ENABLING CHILDREN FROM GHANA AND ENGLAND TO PARTICIPATE IN JOINT LEARNING ACTIVITIES WHICH SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF BOTH GROUPS OF CHILDREN,C) DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF AND PUPILS IN HOST SCHOOLS IN ENGLAND AND THE VISITING CHILDREN FROM GHANA DESIGNED TO ENABLE CONTINUED JOINT EDUCATIONAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.2) TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IN ANKOMA, GHANA THROUGH:A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.

Area of benefit: OVERSEAS

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Trustees · trustee networks

• ASHA RICHARDSON Mrschair · trustee of 1 other charity
• AUSTIN STUART BYE
• CRAIG RICHARDSON · trustee of 1 other charity
• Emma Capstick
• Emma Potter
• JULIE LENIHAN
• Sophie Elizabeth Henderson-Sykes

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Operates in: Cumbria · Ghana · Lancashire · West Sussex

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