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Thank you for your continued support

The target budget for 2008 is a figure of £17,200 which will maintain the status quo and repeat our endeavours of 2007, as at 28th February we have raised almost £3,000 of our £17,200 target for 2008 - but we would like to do more. There is plenty of opportunity and we have direct links with people in Sierra Leone who will make a difference. In this way money goes direct to where it is needed without any overheads or administrative costs.

In 2007, we spent approximately £17,200 which is broken down as follows:

• Schools - teachers salaries £5,300
• Schools - buildings and equipment - £4,000
• Church / Sports Ministry - £6,200
• Womens' Project - £900
• Travel costs - £800

At present we find we have to use all our income in each calendar year and we would like, but cannot yet afford the luxury of a reserve. That means there is reliance on our regular supporters (both individulas and UK schools).

 In 2006, we spent approximately £16,000 which is broken down as follows:

• Schools - teachers salaries £4,000
• Schools - buildings and equipment - £2,500
• Church Ministry - £4,750
• Bungalow Church re-furbishment - £1,550
• Sports Ministry - £1,500
• Travel costs - £1,750

In October 2005, we completed fundraising of just over £9,000 for a 4 wheel drive vehicle that will significantly improve communication between Freetown and Koidu. This was in addition to appproximately £12,000 raised for ongoing schools and ministry work.