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2022-06-30-accounts

Registered number: 04655266 Charity number: 1098370

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the company, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 11
Trustees' responsibilities statement 11
Independent examiner's report 12
Statement of financial activities 13
Balance sheet 14
Statement of cash flows 15
Notes to the financial statements 16 - 27

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

Trustees Ada Ocampo, President
Marie-Hélène Adrien (retired 31 March 2022)
Jérôme Gandin, Treasurer (retired 31 March 2022)
Zenda Ofir, Vice-President (retired 1 April 2021)
Cristina Magro, Secretary (retired 1 April 2021)
Lennise Baptiste (appointed 1 April 2021)
Serge Yakeu Djiam (appointed 1 April 2021)
Josephine Watera
Inga-Lill Aronsson (retired 20 August 2022)
Fabiola Amariles
Kenza Bennani (retired 30 August 2022)
Hur Hassnain (retired 31 March 2022)
Peter Wichmand, Treasurer (appointed 1 April 2022)
Sonal Zaveri (appointed 1 April 2022)
Company registered
number
04655266
Charity registered
number
1098370
Registered office
2nd Floor Stratus House
Emperor Way
Exeter Business Park
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3QS
Chief executive officer
Ada Ocampo
Accountants
Bishop Fleming LLP
Chartered Accountants
2nd Floor Stratus House
Emperor Way
Exeter Business Park
Exeter
EX1 3QS
Bankers
HSBC Bank Plc
38 High Street
Exeter
Devon
EX4 3LP

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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

The Trustees (who are also Board members of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act) present their annual report together with the financial statements of the International Development Evaluation Association (the company/association) for the period 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2022. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the company's governing documents and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" effective 1 January 2019.

STRATEGIC REPORT

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

a. CONSTITUTION

The company is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was incorporated on 3 February 2003. It is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 22 January 2003. Furthermore, being a professional association, IDEAS adopted a Constitution as Professional Association with Charitable Purpose in 2016.

On the company side, all members are guaranteeing members, and each undertakes to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 to the company's assets if the company were to be wound up. The company is a registered charity, number 1098370. The principal object of the company is to improve and extend the practice of development evaluation by refining methods, strengthening capacity and fostering its ownership and use, particularly in developing and transitional countries. There have been no changes in the objectives since the last annual report.

The Constitution of 2016 contained a few minor maladjusted sentences especially in relation to the Memorandum and Articles of Association of 2003. This was corrected and a new version of the Constitution was approved by the members in December 2018.

At the same time, IDEAS members were consulted and approved the revision of Election by-Laws including changes in membership categories.

b. METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES

The management of the company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Articles of Association. They form the Board of the Professional Association of Evaluators.

There is a formal process for the identification, election and induction of Trustees, through election by-laws that were amended and published in December 2018. It is the policy to promote the nomination of persons who have skills and experience which will assist in the management and promotion of the company. . Anyone considering becoming a Trustee is fully briefed on the objects of the company and how they are achieved, given a copy of the company's last accounts and governing document, introduced to existing Trustees and given the opportunity to ask as many questions as they wish.

According to the Constitution of IDEAS, Trustees are elected for a three-year period. If in the first year of their appointment they retire due to unforeseen circumstances, a new election will take place to fill their vacant position. If a Trustee resigns in their second or third year, the Board can appoint a new Trustee in their place to fulfil the remainder of the term.

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c. POLICIES ADOPTED FOR THE INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF TRUSTEES

When elected, a new Trustee is fully briefed on the objects of the company and how they are achieved, given a copy of the company's last accounts and governing document, introduced to existing Trustees and given the opportunity to ask as many questions as they wish. They are also provided with a copy of the Charity Commission publications "The essential Trustee: what you need to know" and "Being a Trustee". Further specific training may be provided depending on the role that the Trustee is to take within the company.

d. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING

Changes in Board Membership

In 2021, the following four Board positions were open:

After the elections in March 2021, the composition of the Board was changed as follows:

x Representative South Asia, East Asia, Oceania and the Pacific After the elections in March 2021, the composition of the Board was changed as follows:

Sonal Zaveri as representative for South Asia, East Asia, Oceania and the Pacific

Administration

7KH ,'($6¶ DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ ZDV PDQDJHG E\ 'DQLHO 6YRERGD IURP -DQXDU\ WR -XQH 'DQLHO Svoboda operated his duties from Prague, Czech Republic. The Treasurer operated from January 2021 to April 2022 from Luxembourg where he resides. As of April 2022 the Treasurer operated from Geneva where he resides. Transition of Treasurer functions has started during the period under review.

Communication

IDEAS is a virtual organization. In this context, board members interact through electronic communications ± e-mail, telephone, Skype, and Zoom.

Risk Management.

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the company is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the company. One risk that was identified (and directly experienced) in 2009 was the potential for loss of information GXH WR DQ XQH[SHFWHG ORVV RI RQH RI WKH %RDUG¶V RIILFHUV 0HDVXUHV were explored and developed to ensure this situation is not repeated, including adoption of accounting software and more regular communication on financial issues amongst Board and the accounting firm, as well as sharing access to the IDEAS accounts for at least one other Board member. In 2020, this access was made available to the President. Another risk is the operations of suitable supporting systems and services such the continued operation of the web-site, in particular the membership acquisition and renewal part and the payment membership platform. As the main instrument for obtaining membership funds, any deficiency or malfunction of these constitute a risk. A planned switch of payment membership platform in 2022 should mitigate this risk. A strategy for ensuring continuation of service of web-site including alternatives for hosting will be looked into.

Regarding continuity of funding, further sources of funding are always being sought. Donations from bilateral and multilateral organisations form one of the three primary revenue sources for IDEAS. The other two revenue sources are the membership fees and the registration fees for conferences and workshops. The Board is satisfied that these three revenue streams are currently sufficient, and sufficiently diverse, to maintain the financial stability of IDEAS in future. However, events that prevent or limit IDEAS in arranging conferences and workshops such as the recent Covid19 pandemic can potentially affect this revenue stream as has been seen during the Covid19 pandemic. This might also affect the other revenue stream by not allowing IDEAS to present itself as the kind of effective association that justifies membership and donations. Further detailed assessment of the risks to the financial sustainability of IDEAS will be continuously carried out and possible mitigation and strategic initiatives to be taken, identified.

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The Treasurer has control over the funds of the charity, but upper limits have been set for expenditure for ZKLFK RQO\ WKH 7UHDVXUHU¶V VLJQDWXUH LV QHHGHG $ERYH WKDW ILJXUH WZR VLJQDWXUHV DUH UHTXLUHG 7KH 7UHDVXUHU makes all expenditures, checks all claims for reasonableness and oversees the maintenance of IDEAS books of account and the preparation of internal financial statements. The Trustees are regularly informed by the Treasurer of the status of the finances of IDEAS and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place or are being put in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks identified.

Data protection management

In May 2018, the IDEAS Board published a policy concerning IDEAS and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The policy informs members how IDEAS manages and stores member data, and what happens to the data should membership expire. The policy promises members that IDEAS will only ask members for data that is required for registering and determining membership; that this data visible will only be visible to the member concerned through their online account in the IDEAS website; and that this data will only be used by the Board for the purpose of serving its members better. More on this, including a link to the Policy, is available on the IDEAS website.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

a. MISSION AND OBJECTIVES

,'($6¶ PLVVLRQ LV WR LPSURYH DQG H[WHQG WKH SUDFWLFH RI GHYHORSPHQW HYDOXDWLRQ E\ UHILQLQJ PHWKRGV strengthening capacity and fostering its ownership and use, particularly in developing and transitional countries. In particular, it seeks to improve the practice of development evaluation and to promote it as an instrument of transparency and accountability in making and implementing public policy, and in its value as a means of social and organisational learning. IDEAS implements enabling, facilitating, convening and advocacy strategies to do so.

IDEAS encourages the application of the highest intellectual, ethical and professional standards in the theory, methods and utilisation of development evaluation. It operates according to the subsidiarity principle - i.e. it does not take on activities that other organisations are better placed to undertake, and it actively supports and encourages national and regional development associations and networks. IDEAS formally joined EVALPartners in 2012, an innovative initiative to enhance the capacities of civil society organizations to engage in a strategic and meaningful manner in national evaluation processes, contributing to improved country-level evaluation systems and policies that are equity-focused and gender equality responsive.

During the period under review, IDEAS gave priority to key priority topics inter-alia, evaluation for transformational change, evaluation capacity development (ECD), professionalization and advocacy. IDEAS uses a range of instruments including brokering knowledge on evaluation, providing platforms (e.g., conferences, workshops and training sessions) for debating, clarifying and expanding knowledge about development evaluation through virtual and face-to-face meetings, networking, alliance building and incentives to participate. IDEAS has partnered with many organisations over time. IDEAS partnership approach has been formal as well as opportunistic. The latter especially for concrete but highly relevant activities including global conferences, panels, briefing papers, among others.

Global collaborative arrangements have been signed, either for specific purposes or for long term collaboration:

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the charity commission relating to public benefit.

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HISTORY

Following a meeting in London in May 2001 at which forty evaluators and development professionals issued the London Declaration that outlined a vision of IDEAS an Interim Steering Committee (ISC) was tasked with bringing IDEAS into being. With generous financial support from a few key donors a Constituent Assembly of stakeholders and participants was held in Beijing in September 2002. The Assembly adopted a preliminary constitution and elected a Board of Management who subsequently became IDEAS Trustees.

IDEAS was incorporated and registered as a charity in England and Wales in February 2003 and its Secretariat was established at the Development Bank of Southern Africa in June 2003. After a few years was taken over by Jean Hilburn as Administrator, then by Bo Weston. The current administrator is Daniel Svoboda who is based in Prague. The IDEAS website went live in September 2003 when IDEAS accepted its first members.

c. ACTIVITIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES

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A description of the progress on each of these aspects is covered under the review of activities section below.

MAIN ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S PURPOSES FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT

At the outset of the year, IDEAS Board planned its activities, bearing in mind the objectives of IDEAS FKDULWDEOH VWDWXV DQG NHHSLQJ LQ PLQG WKH &KDULW\ &RPPLVVLRQ¶V JXLGDQFH RQ SXEOLF EHQHILW 'HWDLOV RI WKH planned activities are set out above.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

a. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Like other associations, IDEAS aims to operate on the basis of key performance indicators. Given the goals of our association, these indicators would concern trends and developments of membership over time, services offered to members, activities on website and social media, meetings and conferences organised and publications. It is important to bear into account, that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IDEAS operated mainly virtually during the reporting period. The strategic plan to be developed will include the specific key performance indicators for specific strategic outcomes.

b. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

The following provides a summary review of activities. A more detailed Annual Report is to be prepared to provide information specifically geared to members and sponsors on the key areas of work and achievement of IDEAS over the reporting period.

Some of the activities undertaken during this review period included:

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Positioning evaluation and evaluation for transformational change in the global Agenda

IDEAS managed the second edition of the competition on evaluation for transformational change. This initiative was done in partnership with the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) of the World Bank; and the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The Award ceremony is part of the September 2022 IDEAS Conference.

IDEAS continued contributing in the organization and implementation of the events and dialogues organized by Wilton Park (https://www.wiltonpark.org.uk) on Evaluation for transformational change.

In close collaboration with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, the German Institute for Development (Deval), IIED and UNICEF, our Network actively participated in panels and conferences aimed at promoting evaluation of the SDGs. It also co-organized a workshop on : Evaluation to connect national priorities with the SDGs in 2021.

IDEAS strengthened linkages with EvalPartners, UNICEF, WFP and UNWomen to promote a new UN Resolution on Evaluation of the SDGs.

Broadening access to knowledge and good practices

During the reporting period IDEAS increased its efforts to disseminate books, articles, and good practices among the evaluation community. Dissemination was done through social media, listservs, our bimonthly newsletter and through other networks.

IDEAS Global Assembly

IDEAS continues to be the only global professional association for development evaluators. It has mobilised evaluation thinkers and practitioners throughout the world convening its Global Assemblies (Gas) and Conferences in the Global South since its inception in 2002, in Beijing. The organisation would usually convene its Global Assembly every two years. These assemblies facilitate a unique cross-fertilization of ideas and experiences with inputs from members in different regions of the globe, typical of IDEAS Gas, in a different setting, bringing to the North inspiration coming from the South. Due to the pandemic, no in-person Global Assembly was convened in 2021 when it was due and the Board made the decision to plan for 2022, again combining it with a conference. In the period under review planning began for the IDEAS 2022 Global Assembly and Conference under the theme: Power of Evaluation: Influencing Decision Making for a Better and More Equal World.

During the Global Assembly, usually, there would be a meeting, serving as Annual General Meeting during which the Board would update members about activities and the finances of the organisation. During the period under review, while planning for the Global Assembly a decision was taken to have the general assembly as a separate event. Thus the meeting attendance would not be limited to conference attendees. Also, more time would be available for discussion among members. A virtual General Assembly for members is being planned and organized for early 2023.

IDEAS Thematic Interest Groups (ITIGs)

The Secretary-General serves as ITIG Coordinator. During the period under review, the number of ITIGs remained at ten. The leaders were engaged to encourage participation of the members to submit proposals for the gLocal activities being planned by IDEAS. Following the individual conversations between the ITIG Leaders and the President, Vice-President and Secretary General, May-June 2021, conversations continue with them about how to improve participation of members outside of the Global Assemblies.

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Communication and social media

In February 2018, IDEAS launched its first monthly newsletter to foster communication with its members and partners outside of the Global Assembly. In the period under review, IDEAS distributed 9 bimonthly newsletters which SURYLGHG LWV PHPEHUV ZLWK LQIRUPDWLRQ DERXW WKH RUJDQLVDWLRQ¶V SDUWLFLSDWLRQ LQ SDVW DQG upcoming events such as training, conferences, job opportunities. The IDEAS Newsletter opens the opportunity for the exchange of ideas between its members, thus fostering knowledge advancement and production, and capacity development.

There has been increased interest in and activity on the IDEAS social media platforms. The Secretariat manages what is posted to these platforms, and Board members have joined these efforts. While the Facebook page, Twitter, and the YouTube Channel are open, the Newsletter is a members-only communication vehicle. It fulfils the role of establishing a direct and focused communication channel with members. The IDEAS website is partially open, as it has members-only dedicated spaces.

Publications

IDEAS continued its effort to produce and to disseminate knowledge on Evaluation:

Sharing knowledge and experience

IDEAS trustees and other members actively participated in professional virtual workshops and conferences throughout the world including Global Evaluation to connect national priorities with the SDGs and others.

IDEAS Publication and Dissemination Policy

To provide its members with a wider range of opportunities for disseminating, exchanging and developing ideas, theories and concepts about evaluation, IDEAS proposed and adopted a Publication and Dissemination Strategy (PDS), which was published in July 2017.

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The strategy allows paying members to publish original work on international development evaluation-related topics to meet the following short-term objectives:

Member Services

A variety of member services were sustained during this period, namely:

An IDEAS website has been live since 2017. A virtual platform for meetings was supported for ITIGs leaders DQG SDUWLFLSDQWV¶ PHHWLQJV

Furthermore, an online Library for biennial Conferences is available. IDEAS has made efforts, in the past years, to build online libraries to make available presentations made during our Global Assemblies. Members have access to all materials published from previous events through the IDEAS website.

Membership

As of June 30, 2022 there were over 300 hundred members of which 11 were institutional members. As with other membership organisations, IDEAS has faced difficulties in mobilizing new members, especially due to the Covid-19 pandemic crisis and and its devastating effects.

A Paying Membership Platform (PMP) was implemented in 2020 which should allow IDEAS to better serve its members, having a clear history of our membership, anticipating payments, and reducing risks of mistakes and inconsistencies in our database. The collection of fees from members remains a challenge, especially since 2021 when the online payment system with PayPal collapsed. A new platform Stripe is replacing PayPal.

The membership fees and categories, were not changed in 2021 and 2022. The membership fees and categories applicable since 2019 are as follows:

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

FINANCIAL REVIEW

a. GOING CONCERN

After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

b. RESERVES POLICY

At 30 June 2022, the company had unrestricted & undesignated free reserves of USD $47,915 (USD $53,133 at 31 December 2020). The charity believes that an appropriate target level of unrestricted free reserves is USD $40,000. This will provide the charity with sufficient reserves to cover nine months core day to day operational costs and also provides a contingency should events not go to plan or unforeseen issues arise. The charity believes that a nine month period is appropriate having regard to the fact that most recurring income is quite seasonal.

The charity continues to monitor the actual level of free reserves against this target when developing future plans.

c. FUNDING POSITION

IDEAS is currently in an adequate financial position, although efforts are being made to identify new sources of ongoing funding. The challenge now is to identify appropriate services and activities to be delivered to the membership.

Large donations from bilateral and multilateral organisations historically form one of the three primary revenue sources for IDEAS, the other two being membership fees and registrations fees for conferences and workshops. The charity continues to seek to maximise revenue from each of these sources. The new strategic plan will include initiatives to secure financial sustainability, including identifying further opportunities for partnerships and possibilities of donations. The financial sustainability of the associated will continue to be one of the guiding principles for identification of strategic initiatives.

d. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

In the coming years the association will continue to strategically position itself as the one global professional association for international development evaluators and will continue to undertake the activities currently planned for the remainder of 2022 and identified for 2023. The strategic planning to be carried out throughout 2023 in a participatory and consultative manner, will identify key strategic initiatives for the future regarding positioning of IDEAs; advocacy and promotion of international development evaluation; strategic, technical and operational partnerships; member services and other areas that emerges from the strategic planning exercise and that are within the objectives and areas of activities of IDEAS. In the remainder of 2022 and during 2023 into 2024, a special emphasis will be given to the preparations for the Global Assembly 2024, including identifying theme and partnerships in the context of follow-up to the 2022 Conference.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

± IDEAS will continue in supporting the ITIGs IDEAS Thematic Interest Working Groups, and in promoting international and national evaluation capacity building events in order to enhance their reach to IDEAS members worldwide. With the competencies and a Code of Ethics for IDEAS members approved in 2014, work has begun on issues of credentialing as a means of increasing professionalism. In 2015, IDEAS Board validation of a proposal to promote credentialing was sought, followed by implementation, which however ran into delays.

IDEAS will also continue to support EvalPartners and maintain its representation in the EvalPartners Management Group (EPMG), and in the various thematic groups sharing common interests with IDEAS.

In the past years, the Board was conscious that whilst the organisation is established as a company and a charity, registered in the United Kingdom, it did not have any Board Members who permanently resided in the United Kingdom, and with recent changes as a result of Brexit, it could potentially affect the operation, particularly in regards to banking operations. Whilst the organisation has successfully operated through the use of modern communication, the Board is continuing to review this situation and the implications of it, Page 9

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including looking into possibilities of transferring the legal registration to another more suitable location for IDEAS.

It should also be noted that the current global situation with possible recurrence of pandemic and global security could affect future developments of IDEAS.

In preparing this report, the Trustees have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 24 March 2023 and signed on their behalf by:

Ada Ocampo Trustee and President

Peter .E Wichmand Trustee and Treasurer

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TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

The Trustees (who are also directors of International Development Evaluation Association for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company and charity 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:

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.

The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of International Development Evaluation Association ('the company')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 30 June 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the 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 the company's accounts 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 the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts 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 (FRS 102)].

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.

This report is made solely to the company's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the company's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed: R E T Borton Dated: 28 April 2023

Tim Borton FCA

Bishop Fleming LLP

Chartered Accountants Exeter

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(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

Note
Income from:
Donations and grants
3
Charitable activities
4
Other trading activities
5
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
Total expenditure
Net expenditure
Transfers between funds
13
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Restricted
funds
2022
US $
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(14,718)
(14,718)
14,718
(14,718)
-
Unrestricted
funds
2022
US $
-
29,955
16,951
46,906
61,842
61,842
(14,936)
14,718
(218)
53,133
(218)
52,915
Total
funds
2022
US $
-
29,955
16,951
46,906
61,842
61,842
(14,936)
-
(14,936)
67,851
(14,936)
52,915
Total
funds
2020
US $ 2,675
18
13,764
16,457
48,977
48,977
(32,520)
-
(32,520)
100,371
(32,520)
67,851

The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 16 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) REGISTERED NUMBER:04655266

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2022

Note
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
11
Net current assets
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
13
Unrestricted funds
13
Total funds
69,037
69,037
(16,122)
2022
US $
52,915
52,915
-
52,915
52,915
86,803
86,803
(18,952)
2020
US $ 67,851
67,851
14,718
53,133
67,851

The company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Peter Wichmand

Trustee and Treasurer

Date: 28 April 2023

The notes on pages 16 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Net cash provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
The notes on pages 16 to 27 form part of these financial statements
2022
$
(17,766)
-
-
(17,766)
86,803
69,037
2020
$ (18,347)
-
-
(18,347)
105,150
86,803

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

International Development Evaluation Association is a company limited by guarantee and was constituted under a Memorandum of Association dated 22 January 2003. The company is also a registered charity. The principal office is 2nd Floor Stratus House, Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QS

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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 UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

International Development Evaluation Association meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.2 GOING CONCERN

The accounts have been prepared under the going concern basis. Attention has been paid to the impact of Covid-19 on the charity and its expected future operations in light of the ongoing pandemic. No issues have arisen as a result of this due dilligence and the trustees are satisifed the charity will continue to operate as a going concern, 12 months from the date the balance sheet is signed.

2.3 INCOME

All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

2.4 EXPENDITURE

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit 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.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

2.5 INTEREST RECEIVABLE

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.6 FOREIGN CURRENCIES

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into dollars at rates of exchange ruling at the reporting date.

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into dollars at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction.

Exchange gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of financial activities.

2.7 TAXATION

The company is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the company is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

2.8 DEBTORS

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

2.9 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

2.10 LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS

Liabilities 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.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

2.11 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

2.12 COMPANY STATUS

The company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member of the company.

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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

2.13 FUND ACCOUNTING

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

3. INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND GRANTS

Grants
TOTAL 2020
Restricted
funds
2022
US $
-
2,675
Total
funds
2022
US $
-
2,675
Total
funds
2020
US $ 2,675

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4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
funds
2022
US $
Global assembly, book sales & provision of support &
services
29,955
TOTAL 2020
18
Total
funds
2022
US $
29,955
18
Total
funds
2020
US $ 18

The provision of support and services relates to the Evaluation for Transformational Change Awards 2022.

5. MEMBERSHIP INCOME

Income from fundraising events

Unrestricted
funds
2022
US $
Membership fees
16,951
TOTAL 2020
13,764
Total
funds
2022
US $
16,951
13,764
Total
funds
2020
US $ 13,764

6. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Summary by fund type

Charitable activities
TOTAL 2020
Restricted
funds
2022
Unrestricted
funds
2022
US $
US $
-
61,842
477
48,500
Total
2022
US $
61,842
48,977
Total
2020
US $ 48,977

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6. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)

Summary by expenditure type

Charitable activities including support costs
TOTAL 2020
Staff costs
2022
US $
-
15,000
Other costs
2022
US $
61,842
33,977
Total
2022
US $
61,842
48,977
Total
2020
US $ 48,977

The global assembly is held bi-annually and the most recent conference took place during the 2019 financial period.

7. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES

Charitable activities
TOTAL 2020
Activities
undertaken
directly
2022
US $
53,710
41,430
Support
costs
2022
US $
8,132
7,546
Total
funds
2022
US $
61,842
48,976
Total
funds
2020
US $ 48,976

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7. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)

ANALYSIS OF DIRECT COSTS

Staff costs
Book project
Secretariat/Membership Administration
Web-site development and maintenance
Membership fee
Sundry Costs
Costs of running the global assembly
Award prizes
Foreign currency gain/loss attributable to charitable activities
TOTAL 2022
TOTAL 2020
ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS
Accountancy and independent examination fees
Bank charges
TOTAL 2022
TOTAL 2020
Charitable
Activities
2022
US $
-
17,500
19,850
2,829
100
3,039
(56)
9,600
848
53,710
41,430
Charitable
Activities
2022
US $
7,051
1,081
8,132
7,546
Total
funds
2022
US $
-
17,500
19,850
2,829
100
3,039
(56)
9,600
848
53,710
41,430
Total
funds
2022
US $
7,051
1,081
8,132
7,546
Total
funds
2020
US $ 15,000
2,500
17,638
6,199
100
579
(390)
-
(196)
41,430
Total
funds
2020
US $ 6,745
801
7,546

The above expenditure represents the governance costs of the Charity.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

8. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REMUNERATION

2022 2020
US $ US $
Fees payable to the company's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the company's annual accounts 7,051 6,745

9. STAFF COSTS

2022
US $
Wages and salaries
-
-
The average number of persons employed by the company during the year was as follows:
2022
No.
Staff responsible for co-ordination of Joint Assembly and general
administration
-
2020
US $ 15,000
15,000
2020
No.
1

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than $60,000 in either year.

No remuneration and benefits were received by key management personnel during 2022 and 2020.

10. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2020 - $NIL).

During the year ended 30 June 2022, expenses totalling $NIL were reimbursed to no Trustee (2020 - $ NIL to no Trustees).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Accruals and deferred income
Deferred income at 1 January 2021
Membership fees received during the period
Membership income released during the period
12.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure
2022
US $
16,122
2022
$
13,213
14,140
(16,881)
10,472
2022
US $
69,037
2020
US $ 18,952
2020
$ 14,370
12,607
(13,764)
13,213
2020
US $ 86,803

Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise cash at bank and in hand.

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13. STATEMENT OF FUNDS

STATEMENT OF FUNDS
STATEMENT OF FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR
Balance at 1
January
2021
$
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Prize Fund
-
GENERAL FUNDS
General Funds
53,133
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
53,133
RESTRICTED FUNDS
IFAD
14,718
TOTAL OF FUNDS
67,851
Income
$
-
46,906
46,906
-
46,906
Expenditure
$
-
(61,842)
(61,842)
-
(61,842)
Transfers
in/out
$
5,000
9,718
14,718
(14,718)
-
Balance at
30 June
2022
$
5,000
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Prize Fund
GENERAL FUNDS
General Funds
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED FUNDS
IFAD
TOTAL OF FUNDS
47,915
52,915
-
52,915

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13. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (CONTINUED)

STATEMENT OF FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General Funds
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Universalia
IFAD
TOTAL OF FUNDS
Balance at
1 January
2020
$ 87,850
477
12,043
12,520
100,370
Income
$ 19,844
-
2,675
2,675
22,519
Expenditure
$ (54,561)
(477)
-
(477)
(55,038)
Balance at
30 June
2020
$ 53,133
-
14,718
14,718
67,851

During the period it was ascertained that the residual funding received in prior periods from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) could be applied for unrestricted purposes. A transfer of $14,718 has been made in 2022 to reflect this.

In addition, $5,000 has been transferred to a designated fund as it has been allocated to fund prizes to be awared in the second half of 2022.

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14. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR

Unrestricted
funds
2022
US $
Current assets
69,037
Creditors due within one year
(16,122)
TOTAL
52,915
Total
funds
2022
US $
69,037
(16,122)
52,915
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR
Restricted
funds
2020
US $ Current assets
14,718
Creditors due within one year
-
TOTAL
14,718
Unrestricted
funds
2020
US $ 72,085
(18,952)
53,133
Total
funds
2020
US $ 86,803
(18,952)
67,851
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
TOTAL
15.
RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW
ACTIVITIES
Net expenditure for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities)
ADJUSTMENTS FOR:
(Increase)/Decrease in debtors
(Decrease)/Increase in creditors
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
FROM OPERATING
2022
2020
$
$ (14,936)
(32,520)
-
15,072
(2,830)
(584)
(17,766)
(18,032)

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16. ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash in hand
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2022
$
69,037
69,037
2020
$ 86,803
86,803

17. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1 July At 30 June
2021 Cash flows 2022
$ $ $
Cash at bank and in hand 86,803 (17,766) 69,037

18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The trustees consider that the principal related party expense in 2022 was for the reimbursement of expenses incurred on behald of the charity. The cost of this re-imbursement that has been borne by the charity has been calculated at $539 to 2 Trustees (2019 - $4,786).

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