Governance
African Child Trust (ACT) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered in the United Kingdom (Charity No. 1158266).
ACT was formed in March 1999 as a charitable trust (Charity No. 1074911). In 2014 it was registered as a charity incorporated organisation, following which the trust was de-registered in 2015.
Core Values
The core values that drive our vision and organisational strategy are: Love, Empowerment, Justice, Integrity and Purpose.
“Love is Empowerment for the orphans and widows we are serving and with Justice and Integrity, give Purpose to our work.
Report
ACT Trustees produces an Annual Report and financial accounts which is independently examined and reviewed. Accounting returns are received from our partners in Africa each four months and undergoes independent third party review before funds for the following period are remitted.
ACT Operational Handbook
The ACT Operational handbook sets out the guiding principles and procedures and describes the responsibilities of the charity to our different stakeholders the document also describes the roles and responsibilities of our partners and basis of co-operation with act.
Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board include individuals from all walks of life and across professional sectors, including business, IT, finance, wealth management who volunteer their time and energy to raise funds and open networks for us.
If you are interested in joining our Advisory Board and would like to know more, please contact us by email office@africanchildtrust.org.uk
