The Protimos Educational Trust
Unaudited Annual Report and Financial Statements
31 May 2022
Company Limited by Guarantee Registration Number 4173340 (England and Wales)
Charity Registration Number 1086388 (England and Wales)
Protimos, South Bank Technopark, 90 London Road, London SE1 6LN Tel: +44 (0)20 7717 1573 E-mail: info@protimos.org www.protimos.org
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The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
| Contents | Reports | |
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| Legal and administrative information | 3 | |
| Trustees’ report | 4 | |
| Independent examiner’s report | 10 | |
| Financial statements | ||
| Statement of financial activities | 11 | |
| Balance sheet | 12 | |
| Principal accounting policies | 13 | |
| Notes to the financial statements | 15 |
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Protimos, South Bank Technopark, 90 London Road, London SE1 6LN Tel: +44 (0)20 7717 1573 E-mail: info@protimos.org www.protimos.org
The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees D Crystal OBE A Kantzelis (joined 22 March 2022) T Moyo R D Mutize (resigned 25 June 2021) Secretary E Wright Registered/ Principal Office Southbank Technopark London South Bank University (LSBU) 90 London Road London SE1 6LN
Company Registration Number 4173340 (England and Wales) Charity Registration Number 1086388 (England and Wales) Independent Examiner Buzzacott LLP 130 Wood Street London EC2V 6DL Bankers At 31 May 2022 CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4TA
Solicitors Bates Wells and Braithwaite 10 Queen Street Place London EC4R 1BE
Protimos, South Bank Technopark, 90 London Road, London SE1 6LN Tel: +44 (0)20 7717 1573 E-mail: info@protimos.org www.protimos.org
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The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
Trustees’ Report
31 May 2022
The trustees of The Protimos Educational Trust present their report and the financial statements for the year to 31 May 2022.
The report has been prepared in accordance with Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on pages 13 and 14 of the attached financial statements and comply with the charitable company’s memorandum and articles of association, applicable laws and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Executive Summary
The Protimos Educational Trust is one of five entities of the Protimos International Network (PIN). PIN is a global network of locally rooted, collaborative organisations delivering the Protimos legal empowerment model. Since inception Protimos’ strategy has been locally based and regionally relevant. The model of our work has gained significant traction over the past year following an increased global focus on the power of litigation and the ability of law as a positive tool for change.
Our Judicial Action Group (JAG) continues to strengthen, we held the Group’s Fifth Annual Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya in late 2021. The title of the in-person four-day meeting “Forging Ahead”, set the stage for members to explore emerging judicial thought on ESG, climate change litigation, the concept of “Ubuntu”, and the crosssection of business and human rights, as well as the birth of virtual courts and electronic evidence.
We established a partnership with Lex:lead who financially supported a range of African based outstanding interns who assisted across all areas of Protimos work. Our Community Legal Empowerment (CLE) programme continues to flourish in South Africa, Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Uganda, and also includes the establishment of a new working relationship with a global law firm with a presence in Tanzania whom we are working with to support a local community on a land rights issue. Our work in Tanzania on the topic of communal compensation bolstered Protimos’ Green Light Programme (GLP) and our work in this area continues apace.
The effects of the global Covid pandemic are of course still being felt and we continue to experience the impact of numerous funding streams understandably being diverted from legal empowerment to Covid related health initiatives. We remain very grateful to our private donors who continue to support the work as we navigate this shifting funding landscape. Protimos, along with the rest of the world, adjusted to remote working and a revised activities plan.
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Protimos, South Bank Technopark, 90 London Road, London SE1 6LN Tel: +44 (0)20 7717 1573 E-mail: info@protimos.org www.protimos.org
The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
Structure, governance and management
Constitution
The Protimos Educational Trust was incorporated on 6 March 2001. It is a registered charity (Charity Registration Number 1086388) and also a company limited by guarantee, and does not have a share capital. The Company Registration Number is 4173340.
Closely related organisations
The Protimos Educational Trust was originally created as the charitable affiliate of The Protimos Foundation. After a short period of separation, in August 2008 the two organisations resumed a close relationship. The two bodies share common aims; and the Foundation is the primary implementing agency by which the Trust’s aims are achieved.
Members’ liability
The liability of members in the event of winding up is limited to £1 per member.
Risk management
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charitable company is exposed, in particular those relating to the specific operational areas of the charitable company and its finances. The trustees believe that by monitoring reserve levels, by ensuring controls exist over key financial systems, and by examining the operational and business risks faced by the charitable company, they have established effective systems to mitigate those risks.
Trustees
The trustees constitute directors of the company for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, trustees of the charity for the purposes of charity legislation and the charity’s key management personnel. They are not remunerated by the charity.
The following trustees were in office at 31 May 2022 and served throughout the year, except where shown:
D Crystal OBE A Kantzelis (joined 22 March 2022) T Moyo R D Mutize (resigned 25 June 2021)
Brief biographical details of each of the trustees are given below.
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Protimos, South Bank Technopark, 90 London Road, London SE1 6LN Tel: +44 (0)20 7717 1573 E-mail: info@protimos.org www.protimos.org
The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
Dinah Crystal OBE
Dinah is a qualified solicitor, she chairs the North West Legal Support Trust and has been a LawWorks Trustee since 2002. She founded Manchester Free Legal Help and Legal Advice Centres. Dinah is currently a Liberty Council member and external examiner for BPP.
Anastasia Kantzelis
Anastasia is an Australian qualified lawyer, based in London, with specialist knowledge of international environmental law treaty regimes, multilateral treaty negotiations, international dispute resolution processes and air quality regulation in the EU and UK. She is an Associate Member of 6 Pump Court Chambers and an Expert Consultant to Campaign Collective.
Todani Manala-Moyo
Todani is the Chairman and CEO of Lutendo Holdings, Valotone and Yokoyo Investments (PTY) Ltd alongside his role as a Senior Partner at Fitzrovian Capital Africa. He is a professional accountant, with expertise in project and development finance, corporate governance and enterprise risk management.
Remedzayi Darlington Mutize
Darlington is a highly skilled business and economics specialist. He has worked in senior roles for medical, energy and most recently as a Senior Investment Executive for a Mobile Financial Services company. He is actively engaged with the Royal Commonwealth Society on the development of a purpose-built online platform to enhance bilateral trade within member states. He speaks three languages: English, Shona and Zulu. Darlington resigned on 21 June 2021.
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Protimos, South Bank Technopark, 90 London Road, London SE1 6LN Tel: +44 (0)20 7717 1573 E-mail: info@protimos.org www.protimos.org
The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
Statement of trustees’ responsibilities
The trustees (who are also directors of The Protimos Educational Trust for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees’ report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Statement of Recommended Practice (Accounting and Reporting by Charities) (the Charities’ SORP);
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Structure and management reporting
The trustees meet, and the meetings are attended by the management, who are shared with the Foundation. The management provide financial and operational reports to the trustees prior to the meetings, for review.
Public benefit
The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance which sets out the requirements for charities to demonstrate that their aims and activities are for the public benefit. They are satisfied that the aims and activities of the Trust, namely the education and training of indigenous people in skills, including legal skills, to preserve, promote and defend their rights, meet the public benefit test required by prevailing charity law.
Objectives and activities
The Protimos Educational Trust’s principal activity is the provision of education and training in legal skills, and international environmental, intellectual property, and social and economic rights law, concerning subjects related to sustainable development. The Protimos Educational Trust provides funds to The Protimos Foundation, which carries out work in line with the mandate of The Protimos Educational Trust.
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The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
Financial review
For the year to 31 May 2022 there was an increase in total income from £54,270 to £97,129 (2021 - decrease from £88,156 to £54,270). Total expenditure increased from £42,188 to £96,014 (2021 - decrease from £88,724 to £42,188). These expenses related wholly to governance, charitable activities and the costs of generating income.
We continue to identify key funding sources, which enable the Trust to maintain its independence in conducting its work, and we are grateful to our funders for their support. We are building a significant relationship with a newly formed litigation fund who are strongly committed to financially supporting the work of Protimos. We have drawn heavily on our private donor network who have provided vital financial support throughout the global Covid pandemic. We continue to cultivate our Trust and Foundation, and private donor, networks and anticipate strengthening our support from across Africa and the US this coming year.
Reserves policy and financial position
Reserves policy
The trustees have examined the requirement for free reserves, i.e. those unrestricted funds not invested in tangible fixed assets, designated for specific purposes or otherwise committed. The trustees consider that, given the nature of the charitable company's work, the level of free reserves should be equivalent to three months' combined expenditure of The Protimos Educational Trust and its sister organisation, The Protimos Foundation (excluding transfers between the two entities), approximately £21,247 as at 31 May 2022 (2021 - £18,300).
The trustees are of the opinion that this provides sufficient flexibility to cover temporary shortfalls in income due to timing differences in income flows, and adequate working capital to cover core costs. The trustees acknowledge that the proposed level of reserves has not been achieved in the year to 31 May 2022, not least as a result of the challenging prevailing economic climate globally, but intend, in the course of 2022, to undertake a significant fundraising exercise so as to move towards the target level of reserves in the next two years.
Financial position
Total funds at 31 May 2022 showed a balance of £7,530 (2021 – balance of £6,415), which is made up restricted funds of £NIL (2021 - £NIL) and a balance on general funds of £7,530 (2021 – £6,415).
The trustees believe the financial statements should be prepared on a going concern basis on the grounds that the cash anticipated and received after the balance sheet date is sufficient to meet the Trust's debts as they fall due.
Plans for future periods
The trustees plan to continue raising funds to support the charitable company’s objectives, primarily through support of projects established through The Protimos Foundation.
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Protimos, South Bank Technopark, 90 London Road, London SE1 6LN Tel: +44 (0)20 7717 1573 E-mail: info@protimos.org www.protimos.org
The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
Signed on behalf of the trustees by:
Trustee
Approved by the trustees on: 10 February 2023
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Protimos, South Bank Technopark, 90 London Road, London SE1 6LN Tel: +44 (0)20 7717 1573 E-mail: info@protimos.org www.protimos.org
The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
Independent Examiner’s Report
I report to the Trustees of The Protimos Educational Trust on my examination of the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 May 2022, which are set out on pages 11 to 17.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charitable company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’). Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your Charity’s financial statements as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with my examination giving me cause to believe:
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♦ accounting records were not kept in respect of the charitable company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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♦ the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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♦ the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the financial statements give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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♦ The financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Edward Finch ACA for Buzzacott LLP Chartered Accountants 130 Wood Street London EC2V 6DL
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Protimos, South Bank Technopark, 90 London Road, London SE1 6LN Tel: +44 (0)20 7717 1573 E-mail: info@protimos.org www.protimos.org
The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
Statement of Financial Activities Year to 31 May 2022
| Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 1 Charitable income 2 Total income Expenditure Raising funds 3 Charitable activities 4 Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) Balance brought forward 10,11 at 1 June 2021 Balance carried forward 10,11 at 31 May2022 |
Unrestrict ed funds £ |
Restricted funds £ |
Year to 31 May 2022 Total £ |
Year to 31 May 2021 Total £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76,909 — |
— 20,220 |
76,909 20,220 |
54,270 — |
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| 76,909 | 20,220 |
97,129 | 54,270 | |
| 252 75,542 |
— 20,220 |
252 95,762 |
267 41,921 |
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| 75,794 | 20,220 |
96,014 | 42,188 | |
| 1,115 6,415 |
— — |
1,115 6,415 |
12,082 (5,667) |
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| 7,530 | — |
7,530 | 6,415 |
All of the charitable company’s activities derived from continuing operations in both years.
The charitable company has no recognised gains and losses other than those shown above.
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Protimos, South Bank Technopark, 90 London Road, London SE1 6LN Tel: +44 (0)20 7717 1573 E-mail: info@protimos.org www.protimos.org
The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
Balance Sheet 31 May 2022
| Notes | 31 May 2022 £ |
31 May 2021 £ |
|---|---|---|
| Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 8 Net liabilities The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds General fund 10 Restricted fund 11 |
18,856 | 14,825 |
| (11,326) | (8,410) | |
| 7,530 | 6,415 | |
| 7,530 - |
6,415 - |
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| 7,530 | 6,415 |
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a) For the year ended 31 May 2022, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, relating to small companies.
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b) Members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
c) The trustees, as directors, acknowledge their responsibility for:
- i. ensuring the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006, and
ii. preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year, and of its profit or loss for the financial year, in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
d) The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime as set out in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
Approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Trustee
Approved by the trustees on: 10 February 2023
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The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
Principal Accounting Policies
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared for the year to 31 May 2022.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policies below or the notes to these financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (Charities SORP FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are presented in sterling and are rounded to the nearest pound.
Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement
The trustees are of the opinion that no critical accounting estimates have been made, and that there are no significant areas of judgement.
Going concern
The charity’s main expenses represent grants to The Protimos Foundation, which are discretionary. The trustees believe the financial statements should be prepared on a going concern basis on the grounds that the cash anticipated and received after the balance sheet date is sufficient to meet the Trust’s debts as they fall due.
Statement of cash flows
The financial statements do not include a statement of cash flows as the charity has taken advantage of the exemption under Update Bulletin 1 to the Charities SORP FRS 102 from preparing such a statement as it is a small charity.
Income recognition
Income is recognised in the year in which the charity is entitled to receipt, it is probable the charity will receive the income and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty. Income is deferred only when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor or funder has specified that the income is to be expended in a future accounting period.
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The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
Expenditure recognition
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Allocation of support costs
Support costs represent professional fees not attributable to a particular activity. These costs are allocated to charitable activities as any apportionment between the expenditure headings would be immaterial.
Debtors
Debtors are recognised at their settlement amount, less any provision for nonrecoverability. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand represents such accounts and instruments that are available on demand or have a maturity of less than three months from the date of acquisition. Deposits for more than three months but less than one year have been disclosed as short-term deposits. Cash placed on deposit for more than one year is disclosed as a fixed asset investment.
Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised when there is an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are recognised at the amount the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt.
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The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
Notes to the Financial Statements 31 May 2022
1. Income from donation and legacies
| Unrestricted funds £ |
Restricted funds £ |
2022 £ |
2021 £ 54,270 2021 £ |
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| 2022 Total funds: Donations 2021 Total funds |
76,909 | - | 76,909 | |
| 54,270 | - | 54,270 | ||
| Income from charitable activities |
Unrestricted funds £ |
Restricted funds £ |
2022 £ |
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| 2022 Total funds: Income from grants and trusts 2021 Total funds |
- |
20,220 | 20,220 | |
| - | - | - |
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Income from charitable activities
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Expenditure on raising funds
| Unrestricted funds £ |
Restricted funds £ |
2022 £ |
2021 £ 267 |
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| 2022 Total funds: Fundraising costs 2021 Total funds |
252 | - | 252 | |
| 267 | - | 267 |
4. Expenditure on charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds £ |
Restricted funds £ |
2022 £ 92,846 2,916 95,762 41,921 |
2021 £ |
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| Programme costs granted Support costs 2022 Total funds 2021 Total funds |
72,626 2,916 |
20,220 - |
40,001 1,920 |
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| 75,542 | 20,220 | 41,921 | ||
| 41,921 | - |
The Protimos Foundation is a related entity as described within the trustees’ report.
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The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
5. Support costs
| Support costs | ||||
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| Unrestricted funds £ |
Restricted funds £ |
2022 £ |
2021 £ |
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| Independent Examiner 2022 Total funds 2021 Total funds |
2,916 | — | 2,916 | 1,920 |
| 2,916 | — | 2,916 | 1,920 | |
| 1,920 | — | 1,920 |
An adjustment has been made to the cost of the Independent Examiner for the period ending 31[st] May 2021 in 2022 on receipt of the invoice in August 2022. The same amount of £2,418 has been accrued in the 2022 accounts.
- Staff costs and trustees’ remuneration During the year the Trust employed no staff and therefore incurred no staff costs. No trustee, representing the key management personnel of the company received any remuneration or payment for expenses in respect of their services as a trustee during the period (2021 - none).
7. Taxation
The Protimos Educational Trust is a registered charity and therefore is not liable for income tax or corporation tax on income derived from its charitable activities, as it falls within the various exemptions available to registered charities.
8. Creditors: accounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: accounts falling due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022 £ |
2021 £ |
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| Other creditors and accruals | 11,326 | 8,410 |
9. Analysis of net assets between funds
| General fund £ |
Restricted funds £ |
2022 £ |
2021 £ |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund balances at 31 May 2022 are represented by: Current assets Current liabilities Total net assets |
18,856 (11,326) |
- - |
18,856 (11,326) |
14,825 (8,410) |
| 7,530 | - | 7,530 | 6,415 |
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The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340
10. General fund
| 10. General fund | ||||
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| At 1 June 2021 £ |
Income £ |
Expenditure £ |
At 31 May 2022 £ |
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| General fund | 6,415 | 97,129 | 96,014 | 7,530 |
The General fund is used to top up the restricted fund when funds are unavailable. They are used directly across all three of our programmes; Community Legal Empowerment, Judicial Action Group (JAG), and the Green Light Programme (GLP).
11. Restricted funds
| 11. Restricted funds | ||
|---|---|---|
| At 1 June 2021 £ Income £ Expenditure £ |
At 31 May 2022 £ |
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| Judicial Action Group (JAG) Restricted fund |
— 20,220 20,220 |
— |
| — 20,220 20,220 |
— |
The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:
The Judicial Action Group (JAG) is an African, judicial peer-led resource: it was formed by Protimos as an independent support network and thought-leadership resource for the highest level of judges across Africa. The group is comprised of Supreme or Appellate Court judges, who confer regularly with each other to discuss complex issues and political challenges that arise in their jurisdictions. The JAG meets quarterly online, and annually in person for a four-day conference in which they consider a range of issues designed to strengthen their independence, integrity and efficiency. They have created a collaborative professional body with a constitution and a strategic plan that will ensure the rollout of judicial enrichment and mutual support, across the African judiciary. The JAG plans to expand its membership across Africa (one member one country), whilst developing its resources and plans to disperse resources and benefits into their own judicial systems. The JAG Annual Meeting is hosted in-country by members on a rotating basis, alongside regular remote meetings and ongoing discussions. The 2021 Annual Meeting was held in Nairobi, Kenya in December, hosted by JAG Chair Justice Lenaola of the Kenyan Supreme Court and opened by Chief Justice Martha Koome.
12. Liability of members
The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee. In the event of the charity being wound up, members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
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The Protimos Educational Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1086388 and company limited by guarantee No: 04173340