The Long Well Walk Annual Report 2013 - 2014

2014ANNUAL REPORT

2014

00 THE LONG WELL WALKANNUAL REPORT 2014

The Long Well Walk

Long Well Walk Sheffield125 Upper Valley RoadSheffieldS8 9HD

[email protected]

thelongwellwalk.org

@longwellwalk

/thelongwellwalk

Charity Number: 1149446


Dear Supporter,

I feel honoured to be writing this introduction. Over the past two years The Long Well Walk (TLWW) has grown from a simple idea to an incredible community of volunteers, partners, trustees and beneficiaries and it has been an amazing personal priviliege to be part of it.

There have been heart breaking moments; when a storm took down a tree and half a new toilet block with it at Kinyina Bo Primary School, and when two of our trustees retired and moved on.

These however, have been overshadowed by our successes; finishing construction on our first projects, winning grants, welcoming Patrick, Oliver and Christina and the departure of the walk itself.

And we continue to grow. This year has seen the time and energy we have invested on Watermade, a new funding stream, bring in both financial stability and new faces.

With each success we continue to look forward. Our future plans are detailed further on, but I can say I am incredibly excited looking forward and very positive for the future for our partner communities and the walk itself.

Over the coming year I know that we will face an array of new challenges, but with the same determination, strength and positivity we will overcome these challenges and continue to work towards providing clean water and sanitation to many more communities throughout Africa. For me personally, my goal will be to continue walking, working with familiar and new faces and striving to develop a wider audience for the project as a whole.

As I continue towards Cape Town, I want to thank you, from everyone in the UK and many parts of the world as well as all our community partners, for supporting The Long Well Walk. I hope to see you all again as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Letter from Liam

LIAM GARCIA,FOUNDER AND

WALKER


the long well walk

On 22nd March The Long Well Walk finally started. The first of 22,000,000 steps were taken in Liam’s journey from Sheffield to Cape Town. Departing from the steps of Sheffield City Hall, Lord Mayor Vickie Priestly, Paul Blomfield MP, and a crowd of supporters came to see Liam off on his epic journey.

So far The Long Well Walk is making great progress. Liam has already made it across Europe and is at the time of writing (July 2014), on his way to an Egypt bound ferry. The support Liam has received on his journey through Europe has been tremendous; friends and strangers alike have been incredibly welcoming to Liam, providing him with a place to sleep, food to eat, and by making financial donations to The Long Well Walk.

22MILLION

STEPS

18THOUSAND

KM

18MONTHSWALKING

14COUNTRIES

the route

“i’m hugely impressed by Liam’s commitment for such a great cause and would urgeeveryone to get behind the project. We take easy access to safe and clean water for granted in developed countries, but for many others in the world it’s a real problem.”

- nick clegg, deputy prime minister


The walk has massively helped to boost the charity by raising our profile and attracting financial contributions. Due to the walk, Liam has appeared on several news stations including Feature Story News, which filmed our Kinyina Bo project in Uganda, and Islam TV which interviewed Liam on the London leg of the walk. Liam has also received coverage from stations across France, Switzerland, and Italy.

As the walk is still in its early stages, our profile and level of incoming donations are only set to increase as Liam makes his way through Africa and visits our projects.


The Long Well Walk began as one man’s vision to raise awareness for, and overcome one of the planets biggest development challenges: access to clean, safe water for all.

Liam’s efforts have linked his local community with the needs of international communities. through the hard work ofdedicated volunteers, we have laid the foundations of adynamic developmentorganisation working in 10 countries, supportingthousands of people.

OUR VISIOnsTATEMENT


The involvement of our local community partners is vital to the success of our projects and reflects our theory of change. We build a relationship based on equality and trust through effective communication with partners before we fund any project. This encourages good governance and collective responsibility once facilities are built. It ensures the projects are maintained properly and used to its full benefit.

CAPACITY BUILDING

We are able to pledge 100% of public donations to projects through innovative means of income generation. In June 2013 we founded WaterMade as a social enterprise subsidiary. This has diversified our revenue at a time when public grants and donations are diminishing. WaterMade currently generates essential income for administrative and operational costs through the sale of fairly traded African handicrafts.

INNOVATION

We are committed to ethical, sustainable change, and we achieve this through the application of several key concepts in everything we do:

At the heart of all our fundraising is the promise that 100% of all public donations will go directly to funding sustainable water projects in disadvantaged communities. This means people know their money goes towards helping those who need it most. We are committed to being transparent with our finances, and all of our annual income and expenditure is clearly detailed on page 24 of this report.

TRANSPARENCY

We believe a big impact can be achieved without spending big money. The drive to succeed and develop is clear in all our team members, and the vast majority of our accomplishments to date have been made possible by motivated, dedicated volunteers. Our team is committed to fundraising efficiently, without spending funding on expensive marketing campaigns or administration costs.

SMALL SCALE

OUR IMPACT

TOTAL MONEY RAISED

£24,000EUROPEAN LEG OF THE WALK

COMPLETE

PROJECTS FULLY FUNDED

4PEOPLE HELPED

4,200

THE PROBLEM

IS THE AVERAGE TIME CHILDREN LOSE FROM SCHOOL EVERY WEEK DUE TO

POOR ACCESS TO WATER

15 HRS

MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS THE GLOBE DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO CLEAN

WATER.

800LIFE THREATENING DISEASES, ON

AVERAGE, ARE CARRIED IN UNSAFE WATER

5

IS THE AVERAGE DISTANCE A PERSON WALKS IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA TO

COLLECT WATER EVERY DAY

6 KM


Olobai Primary School,kenya

Back in 2012 we started work on our first ever project, with our partner organization Dig Deep, in the Kenyan Alton Maasai community of Olobai. We have now successfully completed our work bringing clean water and sanitation to Olobai Primary School.

The school is located in the Southern District of Kenya. The community lacked any access to clean water and sanitation, and, with the nearest health clinic over 15km away, illness through water borne bacteria was common. The lack of clean water and sanitation access meant that students were unable to gain a life-changing education.

Our work has resulted in the completion of a rainwater harvesting system which has provided clean water for over 120 students and staff. Sanitation has also been improved with latrines for male and female students and teachers. The introduction of hand washing stations and hygiene knowledge workshops have helped reduce illness even further.

Our work at Olobai Primary School has shaped our approach to community projects, teaching us the importance of ensuring that all projects offer a sustainable path to a healthier future.

OUR IMPACT

BEFORE OUR INVOLVEMENT WITH OLOBAI PRIMARY SCHOOL;

INSTANT ACCESS TO WATER MEANS:

INCREASED TIME INEDUCATION

DECREASED TIME WALKINGFOR WATER

WALK TO THE PREVIOUS WATER SOURCE

THROUGH THE LONG WELL WALK’S PARTNERSHIP WITH DIG DEEP, THIS PROJECT HAS SUCCESSFULLY FUNDED:

VIP (VENTILATION IMPROVED PIT) LATRINES FOR MALE AND FEMALE

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

5 VIP

HAND WASHING STATIONS RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEMS, PROVIDING CLEAN WATER FOR 120

STUDENTS AND STAFF

HYGIENE AND SANITATIONWORKSHOPS


Namavundu,uganda

At The Long Well Walk, we understand the importance of ensuring that all our projects meet the needs of the local community. It is only with guidance from the local community that a healthier tomorrow can become a sustainable future. That is why we are so proud of our work with partner organization Kids Club Kampala (KCK) in the Namavundu area of Kampala.

Day to day life is a struggle for the 2500 people of Namavundu. The majority of the rural community suffered from food insecurity, poor education, and ill-health caused by the lack of safe water access. The community depended on a contaminated stream 2km away from the main trading center as their main water source. The stream was used by humans and animals and was responsible for the high cases of water borne diseases in the community.

Through our partnership with KCK, we have successfully delivered a protected spring well which will provide free access to clean water. In addition, we have worked hard to improve knowledge on clean hygiene practices to further reduce water borne diseases and provide a sustainable future, with improvements in health, education, and local development.

OUR IMPACT

BEFORE OUR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AT NAMAVUNDU;

AROUND 1 HOUR TO WALK FOR WATER

LESS THAN 2 HOURS TO WALK FOR WATER

LESS THAN 3 HOURS TO WALK FOR WATER

THROUGH INVOLVEMENT WITH THE LONG WELL WALK AND KCK THE COMMUNITY NOW HAS INSTANT ACCESS TO WATER IN THE FORM OF;

LITRES OF WATER TOTAL CAPACITY

13,405GALLONS OF WATER PER MINUTE

1 - 2

PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY

2500WALK TO THE PREVIOUS WATER SOURCE


kinyina bo,bujakko island,uganda

Providing a healthier future requires more than clean water and sanitation infrastructure; it is about providing the foundations needed for a community to grow in a sustainable manner. That is why we have worked with Bunjakko Community & Youth Uplifted (BCYU) to provide Kinyina Bo with the foundations needed for a future of health, education, and community growth.

Kinyina Bo is a community of 700 people on Bunjakko Island, Uganda. Prior to our work, the only constant water source was a bore-hole over 4km away from the center of Kinyina Bo. The bore-hole constantly needed repairs, and water borne diseases were common. Sanitation access was equally underdeveloped, with no publicly accessible clean latrines in the area.

We have worked to construct a communal latrine pit with a 50 litre hand washing tank, accessible to the people of Kinyina Bo free of charge. A mechanic has also been trained in fixing the current bore-hole, so the community has a constant source of clean water. We have also worked to create a savings fund for any future project repairs or improvements, meaning that a healthier future for the people of Kinyina Bo is sustained.

OUR IMPACT

THROUGH THE LONG WELL WALK’S PARTNERSHIP WITH BCYU, THIS PROJECT HAS SUCCESSFULLY FUNDED:

VIP (VENTILATION IMPROVED PIT) LATRINES ACCESSABLE BY THE

POPULATION OF KINYINA BO FOR FREE

VIP

50 LITRE TANK SUPPLING HAND WASHING STATIONS

CREATION OF A SAVINGS SCHEME TO FUND FUTURE MAINTANANCE AND

REPAIRS

$

TRAIN A LOCALLY BASED MECHANIC TO CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE AND

REPAIRS

BEFORE OUR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AT KINYINA BO;

PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY

700WALK TO THE PREVIOUS WATER SOURCE


kinyina bo,primary school,uganda

Following our previous success, The Long Well Walk has once again teamed up with BCYU to introduce another project in the community of Kinyina Bo. Together we will be bringing clean water and sanitation access to over 200 students and staff at the local primary school.

For students and staff at Kinyina Bo Primary School there is no reliable access to clean water or safe sanitation facilities. The existing 3 latrines are close to capacity and often overspill causing contamination of local crops, further spreading waterborne disease. Furthermore, due to structural damage of the rain water harvesting system, and limited capacity in the water tank, students are often required to walk 8km just to get access to water.

We have started construction on a new latrine block that will have the capacity to meet the demands of the school and help prevent the spread of disease. In order to provide reliable access to clean water, we are also working hard to repair the existing rainwater harvesting system and introduce two 5000 litre storage tanks.

OUR IMPACT

BEFORE OUR INVOLVEMENT WITH KINYINA BO PRIMARY SCHOOL;

STUDENTS ATTENDING THE SCHOOL

200TEACHERS AT THE SCHOOL

6OUR AIMS WHILE WORKING WITH KINYINA BO PRIMARY SCHOOL;

VIP (VENTILATION IMPROVED PIT) LATRINES

VIP

CLEAN WATER STORAGE TANKRAINWATER HARVESTING FOR ALL BUILDINGS

CREATING A COMMITTEE TO MANAGE THE PROJECT AND POSSIBLE FUTURE

EXPANSIONS

WALK TO THE PREVIOUS WATER SOURCE

8

“I used to fear going to the pit latrine , it was dangerous and always dirty with human waste, but this new latrine is always clean and has a smaller hole. I have no fear ofvisiting the new toilet!”

- Namutebi Rose Mary (10 Years)


Bunjakko Community & Youth Uplifted is acommunity organisation founded with the solepurpose of uplifting the livelihood of the rural villages on Bunjakko Island. Needs range from public health care to quality education among others.

We are now working together to deliver anotherproject located at Kinyina Bo Primary School.

Dig Deep work in rural areas of Kenya aiming to help people improve their access to clean water. Dig Deep put local people at the forefront of overcoming the challenges they face. This is why they work with local leaders, community groups and charities who live and work in the communities who benefit from their work. Dig Deep provide them the funds and support they need to make the projects happen.

Kids Club Kampala (KCK) aims to bring hope and love to vulnerable children and to transform poorcommunities in Urban slums in Kampala, Uganda.

Founded in 2009, KCK was set up to overcome the lack of hope of children living in situations of extreme poverty, and works to empower children and women to bring about sustainable changes throughdeveloping projects and supporting their basic needs.

OURPARTNERs

So far we have partnered with Dig Deep, Bunjakko Community & Youth Uplifted and Kids Club Kampala. Together we have helped deliver projects in Olobai with Dig Deep; Kinyina Bo with Bunjakko Community & Youth Uplifted; Namavundu with Kids ClubKampala.

DIG DEEP

BUNJAKKO COMMUNITY AND YOUTH UPLIFTED

KIDS CLUB KAMPALA


The Long Well Walk is built on the commitment and motivation of its volunteers. Volunteering provides invaluable work experience and the opportunity to lead within a dynamic and high-impact organisation. Here’s some background information on our full time volunteers:

our team

“I was brought on board to streamline branding at The Long Well Walk. My background is as a corporate lawyer, but I now work with the team here to design a coherent sponsorship portfolio. I studied law and worked in the legal profession for a number of years before becoming interested in design and becoming part of the team here. I am excited about the contribution I can make to the vision inspired at The Long Well Walk.”

CHRISTINA MWITTA, DESIGN COORDINATOR

“I first got involved with the charity through founding WaterMade as an alternative funding source for the charity. I recently completed a politics degree at University of Sheffield, and am delighted to have taken over management of the charity after my graduation. As the Managing Director of WaterMade for the last year I saw first hand the amazing work being done by The Long Well Walk, and was inspired by Liam’s vision. It’s my job to make sure everything’s kept organised here in the UK, supporting Liam along the way and funding life-changing projects.”

PATRICK BROWN, DIRECTOR AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

“I have been the Project Director at The Long Well Walk for the last year. I am primarily responsible for overseeing the development of our water and sanitation projects and seeing them through their life cycle by working closely with our partner organisations and beneficiary communities. My background is in International Development , and my particular interest and expertise are in WASH (Water and Sanitation Hygiene). I recently completed a Masters of Public Health and have spent time working and conducting research overseas. I feel incredibly lucky, and proud, to be part of the Long Well Walk.”

SONIA COATES, PROJECT DIRECTOR

“My initial involvement at The Long Well Walk began just in a design capacity but now has expanded into a number of other areas. Maintaining and implementing a unique user experience on the website and supporting the walk at a technical level are some of these areas. My background in Product Design has also enabled me to get involved with the TuffCycle project (see on page 22), working closely with residents at a homeless hostel in Sheffield in designing and creating up-cycled products.”

OLIVER ROOKER, WEB AND TECHNICAL COORDINATOR


the Ewamu Project

Ewamu means ‘community’ in Lugandan. The project provides an international market for handicrafts and textiles produced by highly skilled

but disadvantaged women’s groups living in slums in Kampala, Uganda. After paying the women directly for the crafts, WaterMade sells them in the UK,

splitting the profit 50/50 between TLWW and KCK, who work closely with the women to reinvest the profits in developing their enterprise.

In March 2013 a team of WaterMade volunteers travelled to Kampala to work with the women’s groups, carrying out impact assessments and providing capacity building materials such as sewing machines to over 50 women.

WaterMade is a social enterprise trading subsidiary of TLWW. It’s a sociallyoriented registered company that runs several enterprising projects to

provide operational costs for the charity. This enables TLWW to meet its key costs whilst delivering on the promise of using 100% of public donations to

fund water projects.

Enterprise. Empower. Develop.


THE TUFFCYCLE PROJECT

Funded by the Big Lottery’s ‘Awards for All’ program, TuffCycle is a weekly DIY and woodworking project operating at a local homeless hostel in Sheffield.

The WaterMade team works closely with shelter residents to design and create up-cycled, re-purposed furniture as well as packaging and display units for the

Ugandan crafts.

Through this project TLWW aims to really consolidate its commitment to linking local and international issues, and hopes in the future to provide

employability-development opportunities to hostel residents.

Find out more about WaterMade on Facebook and Twitter, or help support the projects by checking out our online shop!

watermade.org.uk

Enterprise. Empower. Develop.

Financial breakdown

As part of our commintment to transparency here are our financial records for April 2013 to March 2014.

STARTINGBALANCE*

£12,641.19

INCOME £13,634.02

EXPENDITURE £25,734.77

*APRIL 2013

BALANCE £540.44

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TOTAL: £25,734.77

TOTAL: £13,634.02

*bank/electricity/any refunds or repayments.

PROJECTS £9154.85 36%

DONATIONS

GRANTS

£6888.74

£3867.96

51%

28%

INTEREST /REPAYMENTS*

£512.56 4%

PROCEEDS £2364.76 17%

25%

17%

11%

7%

2%

2%

GENERAL ADMIN £6575.72

WATERMADE £4285.96

PRINTING £2825.83

RENT £1851.14

INSURANCE £534.60

TRAVEL £506.67


This annual report has been produced at an exciting time for TLWW. We’ve just moved into our own new office in Sheffield and have brought on-board an outstanding team of motivated volunteers. Liam’s amazing progress through Europe, coupled with some exciting press opportunities, have demonstrated the genuine connection that people all over the world make with the TLWW vision: a better, healthier future for everyone.

Our future lies in supporting Liam to continue his journey to Cape Town, and implementing at least eleven life changing water and sanitation projects along the way. There’s a number of ways we hope to do this:

ourfutureplans

This can be done through increasing the number of regular donors each month, and setting clear, manageable targets for fundraisers. This can then be supplemented by grants, events and donations.

Along with its two social projects, WaterMade has recently expanded into sales of corporate merchandise. This will allow the company to become more sustainable whilst generating a regular income for TLWW operating costs. We’re also planning two exciting crowdfunding campaigns over the next year.

We’re always looking for motivated individuals to join our team in various areas, including: fundraising, PR, corporate relations, sales, research and project development.

This involves providing more volunteer opportunities, working with like-minded organisations, and reaching out to international press throughout the walk.

GENERATING A SUSTAINABLE INCOME

INCOME DIVERSIFICATION

EXPANDING OUR VOLUNTEER BASE

DEVELOPING OUR NETWORKS LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

125 Upper Valley Road

S8 9HD

[email protected]

thelongwellwalk.org

/thelongwellwalk

@longwellwalk

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