**REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 5106378 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1105583** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND** 

## **UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## **FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **FOR** 

## **ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

Chariot House Limited Chartered Accountants 44 Grand Parade Brighton East Sussex BN2 9QA 



**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

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|**Report of the Trustees**|1|to|8|
|**Independent Examiner's Report**||9||
|**Statement of Financial Activities**||10||
|**Balance Sheet**|11|to|12|
|**Notes to the Financial Statements**|13|to|22|





**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 1st January 2023 to 30th June 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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) (effective 1 January 2019). 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and purpose** 

## **Purpose** 

The Alive and Kicking (AK) network exists to create happier, healthier, more empowered communities. As the world's only not-for-profit sports ball manufacturer, we positively impact the lives and livelihoods of people facing disadvantage by producing a sports ball like no other; one which creates better access to ethical jobs, play and vital health education. 

## **Vision** 

Alive and Kicking UK is a trustee-led charity hub to support Alive & Kicking's mission in Africa to empower communities through the power of football and other sports.  Through our Make, Play, Live philosophy, we strive to make sports balls accessible to all, to create sustainable job opportunities, foster entrepreneurship, drive economic growth, and advocate and support primary health programs for disadvantaged communities. Through skills development and innovative partnerships, we strive to uplift individuals, families and entire communities through the life cycle of a football, currently in Kenya and Zambia, with future ambitions to expand into new markets. 

Make      We economically empower adults from vulnerable backgrounds through employment and entrepreneurship. Through ball production, Alive and Kicking creates ethical jobs, and empowers refugees to set up their own micro enterprises. 

Play     We ensure children facing disadvantage have free, easy and safe access to sport through Alive and Kicking's inclusive sport programmes.  Using the profits made from selling our sports balls, plus additional fundraising, we partner with trusted community organisations around the world to carefully donate Alive and Kicking sports balls.  Our programmes are proven to boost the physical, mental and social wellbeing of those that access them. 

Live      We strive to ensure young people facing disadvantage are empowered with the tools they need to live happy and healthy lives through Alive and Kicking's innovative health education programmes.  We train youth leaders across our network of trusted partners to deliver Mental Health and Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights education directly to young people in their local communities. Education is delivered directly through sports coaching, to positively impact the knowledge, behaviour and attitudes of those that access the programme. 

## **Mission** 

Alive and Kicking UK's mission is to raise programme funds for social development, develop a network and raise finances for geographical expansion, and support ball sales through focusing on corporate partnerships, to ensure the vision can be delivered.  This is achieved through fundraising activities and ball sales. 

## **Values** 

Inclusivity, Equality, Empowerment, Community, Creativity 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **Overview** 

Alive & Kicking UK is the custodian of the organisation's Vision and how the Mission is implemented, and how the name and reputation is protected.  Whenever an Alive and Kicking operation is set up, and for the duration of its existence, all members ensure that a governance framework is implemented and effective. This ensures that: 

o The UK organisation is a registered charity. 

o Alive and Kicking UK serves as a coordinating entity for a network of independent organisations operating under the Alive and Kicking name. The international network consists of Alive and Kicking Kenya and Alive and Kicking Zambia. Each member of the Alive and Kicking network is a legally distinct and separate entity and each describes itself as such. o Each company has a Board of Trustees/Directors with a Chair elected by simple majority. 

o Each local country operation is set-up and empowered to direct and manage its own operations and, on incorporation (or as soon as possible if incorporation has already occurred), the Mission/Vision/Values of Alive and Kicking has been passed as a Resolution of the Company at the first General Meeting. 

o Each local operation reports timely monthly accounts and audited financial statements, management reports, annual business plans, forecasts and budgets and such information as is reasonably requested by the UK Company.  A quarterly report is shared with the UK Board of Trustees. 

o A constitution based on a shared vision and mission of all three offices has been created and adopted by all three Alive and Kicking network members. This constitution sets out the principles and instruments on how Alive and Kicking is governed. 

o The Board of AK Kenya, and AK Zambia are responsible for strategy in their countries of operation. 

o Each AK network member is responsible for increasing ball production and distribution in its own country, expanding the AK health and quality-of-life programmes and publicising the work of the network. 

o The Board of Trustees of AK UK, in close collaboration with the Boards of AK Kenya and AK Zambia, decides where feasibility studies are conducted and in which nations AK will establish new operations. 

o AK UK raises the profile of the whole AK network, canvassing the support of major development agencies, sporting bodies, government departments, grant funding trust and foundations and private individuals through a fundraising and communications strategy.  In addition, AK UK sells the balls manufactured in Kenya and Zambia to the UK market, and seeks international corporate partnerships to increase ball sales. 

## **Public benefit** 

In shaping our objectives and planning our activities for the year, the Trustees have considered the duties set out in the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit and to the Charity Commission Guidance on public benefit. In particular, the Trustees have considered how the planned activities will contribute to the overall aims and objectives that they have set. The Trustees believe that section 1.2, 'Achievements and Performance', relay in detail the benefit that the charity provides to the public. 

## **Volunteers** 

Special thanks are given to our Charity volunteers who have helped Alive and Kicking deliver impactful milestones during this period, only made possible through the continued support and encouragement of so many to provide much-needed resources in the development of our award-winning health and sport programmes, expertise in finance, event management, marketing, communications, corporate fundraising and ball sales. 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE** 

## **Charitable activities** 

2023 and 2024 saw consistent and meaningful collaborations to amplify our impact, in the lead up to and during our 20-year anniversary. Since our inception in 2004, when AK's visionary founder Jim Cogan began the first leather football factory in Kenya, Alive and Kicking has touched countless lives, transforming communities across Africa and beyond through the power of play.  This milestone year saw an expansion of our charitable activities, and we also reached a key milestone in achieving gender balance of employees and increasing our inclusivity for persons with disabilities by 5%.  We produced over 30,000 balls and received the KEPSA Innovation Award in Kenya, in recognition of our commitment to innovation and creating solutions that make a real difference.  Here are some of the charitable activities with direct involvement from Alive & Kicking UK; 

**Partnership with Stonewall;** this collaboration commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Rainbow Laces campaign, resulting in the creation of a special edition football inspired by professional player and Stonewall ambassador, Vivianne Miedema 

**Refugee Up-skilling Programme;** the programme based in Dadaab, Kenya, continued to thrive, equipping refugees and host communities with ball-making and repair skills, fostering economic empowerment and ensuring marginalised children have access to play. Balls created were donated to schools within the camp. 

**Mental Health Training Programmes** in the Mount Kenya region; this programme trains teachers on mental health and uses football as the medium to get the mental health messages across to children.  Three counties in the region took part. 

## **FIFA Foundation & Sport in Action** 

This programme with AK Zambia trained sports coaches across Lusaka and Kabwe to deliver mental health education through our award-winning football-based programme. 

## **Fundraising activities** 

In 2023 and 2024, Alive and Kicking UK, in addition to the ongoing fundraising from charitable foundations and grant programmes, we engaged in several notable fundraising activities: 

**Student-Led Initiatives:** Students from Westminster School organized a 24-hour football marathon, raising approximately £50,000 for the charity. 

**Fundraising Tournaments:** Alive and Kicking hosted a 5-a-side football tournament in 2024, with numerous teams participating to support the organization's mission. 

**Collaborative Campaigns:** In late 2023, Alive and Kicking partnered with AMOS for the "December Dip" campaign, aiming to support mental health education for 5,000 young people across Sub-Saharan Africa 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES** 

## **FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** 

## **Financial position** 

This Report covers the period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024, i.e. 18 months, whereas the previous Report was for the year to 31 December 2022. 

The Statement of Financial Activities shows a net reduction in funds of £34,263 as at 30 June 2024 (2022: an increase of £10,141). The Balance Sheet shows net assets of £21,083. This is below the target reserve level of £40,000 and hence actions were taken to reduce financial commitments, including a reduction in staff numbers, the collection of debts and a renegotiation of the loans. By the end of 2024 staff levels had been substantially reduced to one contractor, and two lenders had agreed to convert part of the debts to grants.  Cashflow forecasts to mid 2025 show a small but positive cash balance each month sufficient to cover three months costs (I.e £5,000 pcm) and this level of reserves has been approved by the Board. Much work remains to sell all the stock, and, crucially, to arrange successful fund-raising events and activities, whilst furthering the charitable purpose of the Charity. 

The Trustees have carefully considered the financial position and prospects for the Charity for the reporting period and the following 12 months and conclude that the Charity has the ability to continue as a going concern. 

## **FUTURE PLANS** 

The Board of Trustees have refocused the charity in 2025 to focus on reducing costs and increasing our fundraising activities in order to increase our social development and impact through our African entities. 

The action plan is to; 

- Strengthen our fundraising initiatives with a focus on relevant and major foundations and enhance engagement at senior levels with international donors, to increase funding to social impact programmes in Kenya and Zambia. 

- Increase ball sales in Africa though expansion of B2B sales and sports partnerships in Africa. 

- Build corporate partnerships with brands and companies who wish to design and develop balls that have a positive social impact and deliver on key SDGs. 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

## **Governing document** 

Alive and Kicking UK (AK UK) was incorporated as a Private Limited Company on 20 April 2004 (Company Registration No. 5106378) and registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 2004 (Charity Registration No. 1105583). The company was established under a memorandum of association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its articles of association. The members liability in event of winding up is limited to £1 each. 

## **Governance** 

AK continues to strengthen its governance. Each year, AK updates every policy in line with new regulations and has added new policies to ensure the effective running of the Charity and the Network. The AK UK Board meet a minimum of four times a year and additionally, a Finance Committee to ensure effective financial management meets a minimum of six (6) times per year. 

## **Recruitment and appointment of new trustees** 

New Trustees are recruited based on regular Trustee skill audits that identify any gaps in expertise that may be needed to strengthen impact. New Trustees are recruited in line with the Charity's Inclusive Recruitment Policy and serve in line with the Trustee Terms of Service. 

## **Organisational structure** 

The everyday running of the organisation is delegated to the Charity CEO. The Trustees contribute to decisions on strategy, partnerships, governance, financial management, fundraising strategy, environmental sustainability and legal work.  From 19th February 2024 to 4th June 2024, the charity was managed by Interim CEO, Catherine Orset, following the resignation of Ben Sadler after seven years at the helm.   On 4th June 2024 a new CEO, Chris Mathers was appointed. 

## **Induction and training of new trustees** 

All new Trustees receive a Charity Induction Pack that outlines their role and responsibilities and have a face-to-face induction with the Chair of Trustees. 

## **Key management remuneration** 

Salary for Charity personal is reviewed annually every April. Salaries are set in line with inflation and benchmarked against similar roles in the sector using benchmarking tools such as Hays and Glassdoor. 

## **Related parties** 

The Charity has set up a trading subsidiary alongside the Charity to grow trading income to generate income through the sale of Alive and Kicking sports balls.  The trading subsidiary was incorporated on 24th March 2021 and commenced trading on 1st January 2024.  It will donate income from ball sales to the Charity on a quarterly basis. 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES** 

## **FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number** 5106378 (England and Wales) 

**Registered Charity number** 1105583 

## **Registered office** 

147 Hoxton Street London N1 6QG 

## **Trustees** 

Ms C L Kenny C Appleton T Jones-Parry C G Duncan S A E Nasta J H Begg J W Flecker J Cogan D J M Gill J E Keane Ms G M Howarth (resigned 23/3/2023) D Cooper (resigned 5/7/2024) S Owusu (resigned 15/7/2024) Ms S Jourlait-Fileni (resigned 24/7/2024) 

Tristram Jones-Parry resigned as Chair of AKUK on 18th April 2024 after a long and successful tenure.  Sophie Jourlait-Fileni (Trustee) temporarily stepped in as Chair and managed the selection process for the new Chair of the Board of Trustees, Clare Kenny, who was elected by the Board and duly appointed in June 2024. 

**Company Secretary** J W Flecker 

**Independent Examiner** Chariot House Limited Chartered Accountants 44 Grand Parade Brighton East Sussex BN2 9QA 

## **Bankers** 

Lloyds TSB Butler Place Branch London SW1H 0PR 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES** 

The trustees (who are also the directors of Alive and Kicking UK for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the 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 those financial statements, the trustees are required to 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP; 

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business. 

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to 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. 

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 25[th] March 2025 and signed on its behalf by: 

Ms C L Kenny - Trustee 

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**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Alive and Kicking UK ('the Company')** 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the period 1st January 2023 to 30th June 2024. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also 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 your charity's accounts 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** 

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, which is one of the listed bodies. 

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. 

Dr Shona F Wardrop C.A. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland 

Chariot House Limited Chartered Accountants 44 Grand Parade Brighton East Sussex BN2 9QA 

Date: 8[TH] April 2025 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

|Unrestricted<br>fund<br>Notes<br>£<br>**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**<br>Donations and legacies<br>2<br>286,099<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Charitable Activities<br>49,927<br>Investment income<br>3<br>844<br>**Total**<br>336,870<br>**EXPENDITURE ON**<br>Raising funds<br>69,071<br>**Charitable activities**<br>4<br>Charitable Activities<br>302,062<br>**Total**<br>371,133<br>**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**<br>(34,263)<br>**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>55,346<br>**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**<br>21,083|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>109,853<br>42,941<br>-<br>152,794<br>-<br>152,794<br>152,794<br>-<br>-<br>-|Period<br>1/1/23<br>to<br>Year Ended<br>30/6/24<br>31/12/22<br>Total<br>Total<br>funds<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>395,952<br>236,862<br>92,868<br>222,867<br>844<br>61<br>489,664<br>459,790<br>69,071<br>71,213<br>454,856<br>378,436<br>523,927<br>449,649<br>(34,263)<br>10,141<br>55,346<br>45,205<br>21,083<br>55,346|Period<br>1/1/23<br>to<br>Year Ended<br>30/6/24<br>31/12/22<br>Total<br>Total<br>funds<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>395,952<br>236,862<br>92,868<br>222,867<br>844<br>61<br>489,664<br>459,790<br>69,071<br>71,213<br>454,856<br>378,436<br>523,927<br>449,649<br>(34,263)<br>10,141<br>55,346<br>45,205<br>21,083<br>55,346|
|---|---|---|---|
||||459,790|
||||71,213<br>378,436|
||||449,649|
||||10,141<br>45,205|
||||55,346|



The notes form part of these financial statements 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 5106378)** 

## **BALANCE SHEET 30TH JUNE 2024** 

|Unrestricted<br>fund<br>Notes<br>£<br>**CURRENT ASSETS**<br>Debtors<br>11<br>38,810<br>Cash at bank<br>34,800<br>73,610<br>**CREDITORS**<br>Amounts falling due within one year<br>12<br>(28,482)<br>**NET CURRENT ASSETS**<br>45,128<br>**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT**<br>**LIABILITIES**<br>45,128<br>**CREDITORS**<br>Amounts falling due after more than one year<br>13<br>(24,045)<br>**NET ASSETS**<br>21,083<br>**FUNDS**<br>15<br>Unrestricted funds<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|2024<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>38,810<br>34,800<br>73,610<br>(28,482)<br>45,128<br>45,128<br>(24,045)<br>21,083<br>21,083<br>21,083|2022<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>5,104<br>136,495<br>141,599<br>(61,253)<br>80,346<br>80,346<br>(25,000)<br>55,346<br>55,346<br>55,346|
|---|---|---|---|



The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 30th June 2024. 

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 30th June 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. 

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for 

- (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and 

- (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. 

The notes form part of these financial statements 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 5106378)** 

## **BALANCE SHEET - continued 30TH JUNE 2024** 

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

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 25[th] March 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: 

C L Kenny - Trustee 

The notes form part of these financial statements 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

## **Basis of preparing the financial statements** 

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. 

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future,  and on that basis the charity is considered to be a going concern. 

The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the entity, and are rounded to the nearest £1. 

## **Income** 

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. 

Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the statement of financial activities when receivable. 

Revenue grants are credited to the statement of financial activities when received or receivable whichever is earlier. 

Where unconditional entitlement to grants receivable is dependent upon fulfilment of conditions within the charity's control, the incomes are recognised when there is sufficient evidence that conditions will be met.  Where there is uncertainty as to whether the charity can meet such conditions the income is deferred. 

## **Expenditure** 

Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred.  Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. 

Resources expended are allocated to the particular activity where the cost relates directly to that activity. Support costs, including governance costs, are re-allocated to each of the activities on the following basis which is an estimate, based on staff time, of the amount attributable to each activity: 

Cost of generating funds 10% Ball production, distribution & health awareness 90% 

## **Tangible fixed assets** 

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. 

Fixtures and fittings - 20% on cost Website - 25% on cost Computer equipment - 33% on cost 

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**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued** 

## **Tangible fixed assets** 

Items of equipment are capitalised where the purchase price exceeds £500. Depreciation costs are allocated to activities on the basis of the use of the related assets in those activities. Assets are reviewed for impairment if circumstances indicate their carrying value may exceed their net realisable value and value in use. 

## **Taxation** 

The Charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK Corporation Tax purposes.  Accordingly the Charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 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. 

## **Fund accounting** 

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. 

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.  Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. 

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. 

## **Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits** 

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme.  Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. 

## **Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty** 

In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the charity is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both the current and future periods. 

There are no estimates and assumptions that are considered to have a significant risk of causing a material adjustments to the financial statements in a future period. 

## **Financial instruments** 

The charity has only financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and are subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

## Financial Assets 

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

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued** 

## Financial Liabilities 

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably.  Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any discounts due. 

## **2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES** 

|**DONATIONS AND LEGACIES**|||
|---|---|---|
||Period||
||1/1/23||
||to|Year Ended|
||30/6/24|31/12/22|
||£|£|
|Donations|286,098|144,764|
|Grants|109,854|92,098|
||395,952|236,862|
||Period||
||1/1/23|Year|
||to|Ended|
||30/6/24|31/12/22|
||Unrestricted|Unrestricted|
||£|£|
|DFA Law LLP Legacy|-|47,040|
|Garfield Weston Foundation|-|25,000|
|LIV CHA|-|5,000|
|Gibson Charitable Trust|-|2,000|
|The Speedomick Foundation|-|2,000|
|The Sangher Foundation|-|2,000|
|Gaffer Studio Limited|-|2,000|
|Norton Rose Fulbright|10,000|-|
|Clifford Chance|50,000|-|
|Other|226,068|59,724|
||286,098|144,764|



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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES - continued** 

Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: 

|Access Reach fund<br>London Borough of Hackney<br>FIFA Foundation<br>The Postcode Society Trust<br>The Morrisons Foundation<br>Ideas Forums Limited<br>Stronger Community Fund<br>City of London<br>Other grants under £2,000<br>Mental Health Zambia Programme<br>Mental Health Funding<br>EA Foundation<br>**3.**<br>**INVESTMENT INCOME**<br>Deposit account interest|Period<br>1/1/23<br>to<br>Year Ended<br>30/6/24<br>31/12/22<br>£<br>£<br>-<br>17,500<br>-<br>6,950<br>-<br>23,681<br>-<br>20,740<br>-<br>16,750<br>-<br>6,477<br>8,820<br>-<br>8,000<br>-<br>2,000<br>-<br>25,000<br>-<br>24,746<br>-<br>41,288<br>-<br>109,854<br>92,098<br>Period<br>1/1/23<br>to<br>Year Ended<br>30/6/24<br>31/12/22<br>£<br>£<br>844<br>61|
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## **4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS** 

|Charitable Activities<br>**5.**<br>**DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**<br>Staff costs<br>Grants to partner organisations<br>Ball purchases<br>UK Office costs<br>Independent examination<br>Travel<br>Bank charges<br>Allocated to Fundraising|Direct<br>Costs (see<br>note 5)<br>£<br>454,856<br>Period<br>1/1/23<br>to<br>Year Ended<br>30/6/24<br>31/12/22<br>£<br>£<br>220,411<br>115,117<br>82,150<br>23,692<br>78,997<br>183,489<br>77,199<br>63,437<br>2,399<br>1,680<br>4,845<br>274<br>100<br>180<br>(11,245)<br>(9,433)<br>454,856<br>378,436|
|---|---|



## **6. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)** 

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): 

||Period|||
|---|---|---|---|
||1/1/23|||
||to|Year Ended||
||30/6/24|31/12/22||
||£||£|
|Independent examination|2,399||2,361|



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## **7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS** 

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 30th June 2024 nor for the year ended 31st December 2022. 

## **Trustees' expenses** 

There were no  trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 30th June 2024 nor for the year ended 31st December 2022. 

## **8. STAFF COSTS** 

|Wages and salaries<br>Social security costs<br>Other pension costs|Period<br>1/1/23<br>to<br>Year Ended<br>30/6/24<br>31/12/22<br>£<br>£<br>241,830<br>140,090<br>14,415<br>17,231<br>4,789<br>3,066<br>261,034<br>160,387|
|---|---|



The average monthly number of employees during the period was as follows: 

||Period||
|---|---|---|
||1/1/23||
||to|Year Ended|
||30/6/24|31/12/22|
|Total headcount|7|7|



No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. 

The average weekly number of employees employed in the UK (full-time equivalent during the period was 3 (year to 31.12.22: 3). 

The Trustees consider the board of Trustees and the Chief Executive comprise the key management personnel of the charity in charge of directing and controlling, running and operating the Charity on a day to day basis. All trustees give of their time freely and no trustee received remuneration in the year. The total remuneration of key management personnel was £150,010 (year to 31.12.22:£63,240) 

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|**9.**<br>**COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**<br>Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>fund<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**<br>Donations and legacies<br>144,764<br>92,098<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Charitable Activities<br>135,451<br>87,416<br>Investment income<br>61<br>-<br>**Total**<br>280,276<br>179,514<br>**EXPENDITURE ON**<br>Raising funds<br>71,213<br>-<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Charitable Activities<br>181,241<br>197,195<br>**Total**<br>252,454<br>197,195<br>**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**<br>27,822<br>(17,681)<br>**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>27,524<br>17,681<br>**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**<br>55,346<br>-<br>**10.**<br>**TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**<br>Fixtures<br>and<br>Computer<br>fittings<br>Website<br>equipment<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>**COST**<br>At 1st January 2023 and 30th June 2024<br>4,242<br>4,085<br>1,224<br>**DEPRECIATION**<br>At 1st January 2023 and 30th June 2024<br>4,242<br>4,085<br>1,224<br>**NET BOOK VALUE**<br>At 30th June 2024<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>At 31st December 2022<br>-<br>-<br>-|Total<br>funds<br>£<br>236,862<br>222,867<br>61|
|---|---|
||459,790|
||71,213<br>378,436|
||449,649|
||10,141<br>45,205|
||55,346|
||Totals<br>£<br>9,551<br>9,551<br>-<br>-|



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|**11.**<br>**DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**<br>Trade debtors<br>Amounts owed by group undertakings<br>**12.**<br>**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**<br>Other loans (see note 14)<br>Trade creditors<br>Social security and other taxes<br>Accruals and deferred income<br>**13.**<br>**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR**<br>Other loans (see note 14)<br>**14.**<br>**LOANS**<br>An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:<br>Amounts falling due within one year on demand:<br>Other loans<br>Amounts falling between one and two years:<br>Other loans - 1-2 years|2024<br>£<br>340<br>38,470<br>38,810<br>2024<br>£<br>17,000<br>-<br>1,099<br>10,383|2022<br>£<br>5,104<br>-<br>5,104<br>2022<br>£<br>47,004<br>11,968<br>-<br>2,281<br>61,253<br>2022<br>£<br>25,000<br>2022<br>£<br>47,004<br>25,000|
|---|---|---|
||28,482<br>2024<br>£<br>24,045<br>2024<br>£<br>17,000<br>24,045||



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## **15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS** 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Kenya and Zambia Ball Orders and Health<br>Awareness<br>Stronger Community Fund<br>City of London<br>Other grants under £2,000<br>Mental Health Zambia Programme<br>Mental Health Funding<br>EA Foundation<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>**Comparatives for movement in funds**<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Sport England Library<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|At 1/1/23<br>£<br>55,346<br>55,346<br>Incoming<br>resources<br>£<br>336,870<br>42,940<br>8,820<br>8,000<br>2,000<br>25,000<br>24,746<br>41,288<br>152,794<br>489,664<br>At 1/1/22<br>£<br>27,524<br>17,681<br>45,205|Net<br>movement<br>At<br>in funds<br>30/6/24<br>£<br>£<br>(34,263)<br>21,083<br>(34,263)<br>21,083<br>Resources<br>Movement<br>expended<br>in funds<br>£<br>£<br>(371,133)<br>(34,263)<br>(42,940)<br>-<br>(8,820)<br>-<br>(8,000)<br>-<br>(2,000)<br>-<br>(25,000)<br>-<br>(24,746)<br>-<br>(41,288)<br>-<br>(152,794)<br>-<br>(523,927)<br>(34,263)<br>Net<br>movement<br>At<br>in funds<br>31/12/22<br>£<br>£<br>27,822<br>55,346<br>(17,681)<br>-<br>10,141<br>55,346|
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## **15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** 

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Sport England Library<br>Kenya and Zambia Ball Orders and Health<br>Awareness<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming<br>resources<br>£<br>280,276<br>-<br>179,514<br>179,514<br>459,790|Resources<br>Movement<br>expended<br>in funds<br>£<br>£<br>(252,454)<br>27,822<br>(17,681)<br>(17,681)<br>(179,514)<br>-<br>(197,195)<br>(17,681)<br>(449,649)<br>10,141|
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## **16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES** 

There were no related party transactions for the period ended 30th June 2024. 

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REGISTERED COMPANY NL'MBER: 5106378 (England and Il'ales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NbMBER: 1105583
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAL'DITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANIIARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024
FOR
ALIVE AND KICKING UK
c.hariot House Limited
Chartered Accountants
44 Grand Parade
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 9QA

ALIVE AIYD KICKING UK
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANI,ARI' 2023 TO 30TH JLIIE 2024
Page
Report of the Trnstees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financigl Activities
io
B#lante Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
Detailed Statement of Finaneial Activitie5
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ALIVE AND KICKING UK
REPORT OF THF, TRIISTEES
bOR THE PLRIOD 1ST JANli.4RY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024
The trustees who are also directors of ihe charity for the purposes of the c.ompanies Aci 2006, presenl their report with the
financial 5talemenls of ihe charity for the period 1st January 2021 10 30th June 20?4. The trustees have adopted the
provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing
their accounts in a¢cordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland (PRS 102)
(effective l January 2019).
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR TFIF. PERIOD 1ST JANLi.4RI' 2013 TO 30TH JL,N'E 2024
OKIECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives gnd purpose
Purpose
The Alive and Kicking (AK) network exists to create happier, healthier, more empowered communities. As
the world's only not-for-proftt sports ball manufacturer, we positively impact the lives and livelihoods of
people facing disadvantage by producing a sports ball like no other; one which creates better access to ethical
jobs, pla) and vital health education.
Vision
AliN'e and Kicking LIK is a trustee-led charity. hub to support Alive & Kicking's mission in .4frica to empower
comtnunities through ihe power of football and other sports. Through our Make. Play, Live philosophy. we
strive to make sports balls accessible to all. to create sustainable job opportuniiies. foster entrepreneurship,
drive economic growth. and advocate arkd suptK>rt primary. health programs for di5advaniaged communities.
Through skills development and innovative partnerships, we strive to uplift individuals, families and entire
communities through the life cycle of a football. currently in Ken)'a and Zambia. w'iih future ambitions to
expand into new markets.
Make
We economically empower adults from vulnerable backgrounds through employment and entrepreneurship.
Through ball production, Alive and Kicking creales ethical jobs. and eMp0￿erS refi&gees to set up their own micro
enterprises.
Play
We ensure children facing disadvantage have free. easy and safe access to sport through Alive and Kicking's
inclusive sport programmes. Using ihe profits made from selling our sports balls. plus additional fundraising, we parlner
with trusled community organisaiions around ihe world to carefull), donate Alive and Kicking Sports balls. Our
programmes are proven to boost the physical, mental and social wellbeing of those that access them.
Live
We strtve to ensure young people facino disadvantage are emw)wered with the too15 they need to live happy and
healthy lives ihrough Alive and Kicking's innoN'ative health education programmes. We train vouth leaders across our
nelwork of trusled partners to deliver Menial Health and Sexual Reproducti¥e Healih & Rights education directly to J'oung
people in iheir local communities. Education is deliN'ered directlN' throuoh stM)rts coaching, to positively impact the
knowledge, behaviour and attitudes of those that access the programme.
Mission
Alive and Kicking UK'S mission is to raise programme funds for social development, develop a netwo
and raise finances for geographical expansion, and support ball sales through focusing on corporate
partnerships, to ensure ihe vision can be delivered. This is achieved through ￿ndraising activilies and ball
sales.
Values
Inclusivity, Equality, EM￿wern1¢nt, Community, Creativity
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR TIIE PF.RIOD ISI" JANLIARI, 2023 TO 30TH JLIIYE 2024
Overview
Alive & Kicking UK is the custodian of the organisation's Vision and how the Mission 15 implemented, and how the name
and reputation is protected. Whenever an Alive and Kicking operation is set up, and for the duration of its existence. all
members ensure thal a governance framework is implemented and effective. This ensures that..
o The UK organisation is a registered ¢harity.
o Alive and Kicking UK serves as a coordinating entity for a network of independent organisations operating under the
Alive and Kicking name. The international network consisls of Alive and Kicking Kenya and Alive and Kicking Zambia.
Each member of the Alive and Kicking network is a legally distinct and separate entity and ¢aeh describes itself as such.
o F,ach company has a Board of TrusleeslDir¢ctors with a Chair elected by siiiiple majority.
o Each local country operation is sei-up and empowered to direct and managFe ils own operation5 and. on incorporation {or
as soon as possible if incorporation has alr¢8dy occurred), th¢ MissionlVisionNalues of Alive and Kicking has been passed
as a Resolulion of the Compaiiy al Ihe first Gcneral Meeting.
Each local operation reports lim¢ly monthly a¢counls and audiied financial statements, management reports, annual
busincs5 plans, forecasts and budgets and such infomialion as is reasonably requested by the IIK Company. A quarterly
report is sharLd with the UK Board of Truslces.
o A con51itulion based on a shared vision and mission of all three office5 has been created and adopted by all three Alive
and Kicking) network members. This conslilulion sets out Ihe principles and insiruments on how Aliv¢ and Kickingy is
governed.
o The Board of AK Kenya, and AK Zambia ar¢ responsible for slraieg'y in their countries of opcralion.
o Each AK network member is responsible for increasing ball production and distribuiion in ils own country, expanding the
AK hc(Ilth and qualily-of-life prog>rammes and publicising the work of the nclwork.
'rhe Board of Trustees of AK IJK, in close collaboration with the Boards of AK Kenya and AK Zambia, decides where
feasibilily studies are LonduLied and in which nations AK will Lslabligh new opcrations.
o AK UK raises the profile of (he whole AK nelwork, canvassingi the support ()r major developmenl abpencies, sportin
bodie.8, government departments, gvranl funding trusl and foundations and private individuals through a fundraising? and
communications siralegy. In addition, AK UK sell.8 the balls manufactured in Kenya and Zambia lo the UK market. and
seeks inlern2¢tional corporate partnerships to increase ball sales.
Public benefit
In shapin¥ our objectives and planning¥ our activities for the J'ear, the Trustees hai'e considered the duties sel out in the
C.harilies Act 2011 lo have due regiard to public benefii and to the ('harily Commission Liuidance on public benefit. In
particular, the Trusiees have considered how Ihe planned activities will contribute to the over811 aims and objeLlive5 that
they have scl. The Trustees believe that section 1.2, 'Achievements and Perfomiance,. relay in detail the benefit thal the
charity provides lo the public.
Volunteers
Special thanks are given to our Charity volunteers who have helped Alive and Kicking deliver impaciful mil¢slones during
Ihis period, only made p()ssible Ihroub7h Ihe continued support and encouragement ol. so many to provide much-needed
resources in the development of our award-winning health and sport programines, expertise in finance, eveni managemenl,
marketing, communications. corporate fundraising and ball sales.
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REPORT OF THE TRIISTEES
FI)R'I'HE PF,RIOD 1ST JAryIIARI' 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
ChArit*ble activities
2023 and 2024 saw consistent and meaningful collaborations to amplify our impact, in the lead up to and during our 20-year
anniversary. Since our inceplion in 2004, when AK'S visionary founder Jim Cogan began the first leather football factory in
Kenya, Alive and Kicking has louched countless lives, transforming communitics across Africa and beyond through the
power of play. This milestone year saw an expansion of our charitabl¢ detivilies, and we also reaLhed a key milestone in
achieving gender balance of employees and increasingl our inclusivity for persons with disabilities by 5 %. We produced
over 30,000 balls and received the KEPSA Innovation Award in Kenya, in recognition of our commitment to innovation
and creating solutions that make a real difference. Here are some of ihe charitable activities with direct involvement from
Alivc & Kicking UK;
Partnership with Stonewall; this collaboration commemorat¢d the l Oth anniversary uf Ihe Rainbow l.aces campaign,
resulting in the creation of a special edition football inspired by professional player and Stonewall ambassador. Vivianne
MiedL'ma
Refugee Up-skilling Programme: the progranime based in Dadaab. TKenya. continued to thrive. equipping refugees and
host cominuniiies with biill-makiiig and repair skills. fostering economic empowerni¢nt and ensuring marbTinalised children
have access lo play. Balls ¢reated were donated to schools within the camp.
Mental Health Training Programmts in the Mount Kenya region: this programme trains l¢a¢hers on mental health and
uses football as the medium to gel Ihe mental h¢alih messa&ies across lo children. Threc countie5 in the rcg¥ion took part.
FIFA Foundation & Sport in Action
This pr()g?ramme with AK 7.iimbia Iraincd sports coaches acr055 Lusaka and Kabwe to deliver mental healih education
IhroubFh our award-winning football-based progyramme.
Fundraising activities
In 2023 and 2024, Alive and Kicking UK, in addition lo the ongoing fundraising from charitable foundations and grant
programmes, we engaged in several notable fundraising activities..
Student-Led InitlAlives: Students from Westminster School organized a ?4-hour football marathon, raising approximatLIy
£50,000 for the charity.
FundrRising Tournmments: Alive and Kicking hosted a 5-a-side football tournament in 2024, with numerou5 teams
participating to support the organizalion's mission.
CollAborative Campaign5: In late 2023. .41ive and Kicking partnered with AMOS for Ihe 'December Dip Campaign,
ainiin&F lo support mental health education for 5,000 young people acros5 Sub-saharan Africa
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REPORT OF THE TRI:,STEES
FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANII.4RI' 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Tr'iDaneial position
This Report cuvers the period l January 2023 10 30 June 2024, i.e. 18 months, whereas the previous Report W&8 for the year
to 31 December 202?
The Statement of Financial Actlvilies shows a nei reduction in funds of £34 ?6) &s at .10 June ?024 (?0?2'. an increase of
£10,141). The Balance Sheei shows net assets of £21.083. This is below the target reserve level of £40,000 and hence
actions were taken to reduce financial ¢ommitmenls. including a reduction in staff numbers. the collection of debts and a
renegotiation of the loans. By the end of ?024 staff levels had been substantially reduced to one cot)Ira¢tor. and two lenders
had agreed to ¢onvert part of the debts to grants. C&Shfl0￿ foree&sts to mid ?0?5 show a small but positive cash balance
each monih sufficient to cover three months costs {l.e £5.000 pcm) and this level of reserves has been approved by the
Board. Much work remains io sell all the stock. and, cruciall}', io arrange successful fund-raising events and aclivilies.
whilsi furthering the charitable purpose of ihe Charity.
The Trustees have ¢arefully considered ihe financial p05ilion and prospects for the Charity for the reporting period and the
following 12 month5 and conclude ihai the Charity has the abiliry to continue as a going concern.
FI.;TIIRE PLAYS
The Board of Trustees have refocused the Charity in ?0?5 to focus on reducing cosls and increasing our fundraising
aclivilies in order to increase our social development and impaci ihrough our African entities.
I'hc action plan is io;
Strengthen our fundraising initiatives wilh a focus on relevanl and major foundaiions and enhance engagement al senior
levels with iniernalional donors, to increase funding to social impact programmes in Kenya and Zambia.
Increase ball sales in Africa though expansion of B2B sales and sports partnerships in Africa.
Build ¢orporale partnership5 with brdnds and companies who wish to design and develop baSls that have a posilive social
impact and deliver on key SDGS.
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REPORT OF THE TRIISTF,F.S
FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANI'ARY 2023 TO 30TH JLIYE 2024
STRIICTIIRK, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Alive and Kicking UK (.41Q UK) was incorporated as a Private Limited Company on 20 April 2004 Icompany Registralion
No. 51063781 and registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 Augusl 2004 (Charity
Registration No. 1105583). The company was eslablished under a memorandum of association which established Ihe
objects and powers of the Charitable company and is governed under its articles of associalion. 'fhe members liability in
event of winding up is limiled to £ l each.
GovernAnce
AK continue5 to strengihen its governance. Each year. AK updates every policy in line with new regulalions and has added
new policies to ensure thc effective running of the Charity and the Network. The AK UK Board meet a minimum of four
times a year and additionally. a Finance Commillee io ensure effe¢iive financial managemenl meets a minimum of six 16)
limes per year.
Recruitment *nd Appointment of new trustees
New Trustees are recruited based on regular Twsiee skill audits Ihal identify. an). gaps in e.¥pertise that may be needed to
strengihen impact. New Trusiees are recruiied in line wilh ihe Charity'5 Inclusive Recruiun¢nt Policy and servc in line wilh
the Trustee Temis of Service.
OrganisalionAI structure
The ¢v¢ryday running of the organisation is delegated lo the Charity C.EO. The Trustees conlribul¢ lo decisions on straiegy.
partnership5, governance, financial management, fundraising strategy, environmenlal susiainability and le&yal work. From
19th February ?024 to 4th June 2024, Ihe charit), wa5 managed by Interim CEO. Catherine Orsel, following the resignation
of Ben Sadler after seven years at the helm. On 4th June 2024 a new CEO, Chris Maihers was appoinled.
Induction and training of new trustees
All new Trustees receive a Charity Induclion Pack that ouilines their role and responsibilities and have a face-lo-face
induction with the Chair of Trustees.
Key manAgement remuneration
Salary for C.harily personal is reviewed annually every April. Salaries are set in line wilh inflation and benchmarked against
similar role5 in the sector using benchmarkin8 tools such as Ha)'s and Glassdoor.
Related parties
The Charity has set up a trading subsidiary alongside the Charity to grow Irading income to generale income through the
sale of Alive and kicking 5por15 balls. The irading subsidiar), was incorporated on 24ih March 209 l and commenced
trading on I st January ?024. It will donate income from ball sales to ihe Charity on a quarterly basis.
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RF.PORT OF THE TRI',STEES
OR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO JOTH JIINE 2024
REFERENCE AIYD ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Re%istered Company number
5106378 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1105583
Registered O￿lee
147 Hoxton Sireel
London
NI 6QG
Trustees
Ms C L Kenny
C Appleion
T Joncs-Parry
C. G Duncan
SAEN&8la
J14 Begg
J W Flecker
J Cog?an
DJMGill
J E Keane
Ms G M Howarth (resigned 231312023)
D Cooper Iresigned 51712024)
S Owusu Iresigyned 1517120241
Ms S Jourlait-Fileni (resigned 241712024)
Trislram Jones-Parry resign¢d as Chair of AKUK on 18th April 2024 after a long and successful tenure. Sophie
Jourlail-Fileni (Trusleel temporarily stepped in as Chair and mana&yed the sele¢lion process for the new Chair Df the Bi)ard
of -frustLes, Clare Kenny, who was eleelcd by the Board and duly appointed in June 2024.
Companv Secret4ry
J W l-'lecker
Independent Examiner
Chariot I louse Limited
Chartered Accountants
44 Grand Parade
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 9QA
BAnker5
Lloyds TSB
Butler Place Branch
London
SWIH OPR
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RFPORT OF THE TRUSTPF.S
FOR THE Pfj:RIOD 1ST JANIIARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024
STATEMENT OF TRIJSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
I'he trustees (H'ho arL al<A) the directors ol- AIIVL and Kicking UK for thL purp)se8 ol- company law) are responsiblc lor
preparing the RLPUrt c)t' thL' Trustees dnd thL. financial slalements in dLcordanLe with appliLablc law and Unl￿d Kingdom
Accounting Standards IlJniled KingdiTrm CiLnL'fdlly AcceptLd ALcounling Pra¢tice).
c.ompany law requircs the truslecs (o prLp¥￿e financial sla(LmLnl.% fi)r cuch finanLldl yLdr which give a InJL' and lair VILM ()r
the 4tate uf dl'ldirs ol. thc charitsble LUmP¢my and ol. the inLuminb) rLS1)urLes and dppIiLdlii)n of rL%(TrurLL'%. inLluding ihe
inLomc and expLndilurL. ol. thc Lharitdble wmpdny lor that period. In prL'paring those finanLidl stalLmcnLs, thL tru%lce% are
rLquirLd to
.4LILLI suitable aLLounling ￿licIeS and then apply them consistently-
()hsL'rvL thL meihud5 and principles in thL. C'h￿1¢Y S()RP'
TndkL.judgTrLmLllts and e.%limalLS ihat ure rc&s(TrndblL' prudent;
prLparL thL lindn¢idl slalLmunL8 on ihL' &)ving ￿)ncern bdSi5 unlL¥ it is inappropri<ile to p￿ume thdt ihL charitablL
cumpdny will ￿)ntinue in busin¢s5.
Thc Iru.stLCS are rL'%ponsiblc for keeping prop¢r accounting reeords which diqclosL w'ith rLY￿nable accuracy dt 4iny timL thc
Iinancial FX)8ilion of ihL charttablL Lumpany und lib LnablL them (() cn%urL thdl ihe I In(￿lIa1 %lalcmenL% u)mply wilh IhL
C'.umpaniL% Act 2(M16. '1'h¢y (￿￿. ¢il%o rL%PI)n%ibli. for %(IfL%uarding lh¢ iL%SL'ts' ()f thL charitsblL c()mpany and hLn¢i lur takin
rL'as()nublL %tL'PS li)r thL" preV¢￿Il￿n and ddectiun ()I' r￿ud and oihcr irrL'b?uliWitics.
ApproVl￿ by ordcr (If thc hiard of irustLx's on
and %ignLxI ()n ILS IK'h#ll- by:
M% (' I, KLnnv
.1 tv%lLC
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INDEPENDENT E.￿MINER's REPORT TO THE TRLSTEES OF
ALIVE AND KICKING UK
Independent examiner's report to the ¢rustee5 of Alive aDd Kif king I',K ('the CotnpanTr')
I reFK)rt to the ¢harity Iruslees on m). examination of the accounts of the Compan>. for ihe period 1st January 2023 to
30th June 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's Iruslees of the Company (and also it5 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 ?006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself thai the accounts of the CompanN' are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act 3nd
are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of m). examination of your charily's accounts tts carried out
under Section 145 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 ('the 201 l Act'}. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Direction5
given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since vour charity's gross income exceeded £?50.000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirni thal I
am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland,
which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirni that no matters have come to my attention in connection ￿1th the examination
giving me Cause to believe..
accounting records wer¢ not kept in respeci of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Acl- or
the accounts do not accord with those records. or
the accounts do not complw" with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts give a tNe and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independenl
examination; or
the accounts have not been preparcd in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Reeommended Praciice for accounting and retK)ning bN" charities {applicable to charities preparing their accounls in
accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the L'.K and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the e¥amination to which attention shoLbld be
drawn in this report in order io enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Dr Shona F Wardrop C.A.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scoiland
Chariot House Limited
Chartered Accountants
44 Grand Parade
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 9QA
Date-
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ALIVE AN'D KICKIYG UK
STATEMF.NT OF FINANCI.41. ACTIVITIES
TrOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANI',ARI 2023 TO 30TH JL'ThE 2024
Period
111123
to
3016124
Toial
funds
Year Ended
31 112122
Toial
funds
Unrestricled
fund
Restricted
funds
Noles
INCOME AYD ENDOWMENTS FRO￿1
Donations and legacies
286,099
109.853
395.952
236,862
Charttable activitie5
Charitable Activilies
49.927
42,941
92.868
222,867
Investment income
844
844
61
Total
J)6,870
15?.794
489.664
459,790
EXPENDITIIRE ON
Raising funds
69.071
69,071
71,213
Charitable gctivities
Charitable Activities
302.06?
152,794
454 856
378,436
Total
371,133
152.794
523,927
449,649
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITLIRE)
{34,263)
{34,263)
10,141
RECONCILIATION OF FUIYDS
Total funds brought lorward
55,346
55.346
45,205
TOTAL FUiYDS CARRIED FORWARD
21,083
21.083
55.346
The notes fomi part of these financial stalements
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ALIVE AND KICKING IIK
REGISTERED NIIMBER: 5106378
BALANCE SHEET
30TH JLINE 2024
2024
Total
funds
2022
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
funds
Noies
CIIRRKNT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
38,810
34.800
38.810
34,800
5,104
1.36,495
73.610
73,610
141.599
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
12
(28.482)
128.482)
{61,253)
NET CIIRRENT ASSETS
45.198
45,128
80,346
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURREiYT
LIABILITIE
45,128
45,128
80.346
CREDITORS
Amounts falling, due after more Ihan one year
13
124,045}
(24,0451
(25,000)
NET ASSLTS
21.083
21,08.3
FIINDS
Unresiricted funds
15
21.083
TOTAL FIINDS
21,08.3
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for ihe period
ended .10th June 2024.
The members have noi required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended
30th June 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of Ihe Companies Act 2006.
The trustces acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable ¢ompany keeps ac¢ounling records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
preparing financial statemenls which give a true and fair view of the sial¢ of affairs of the charitable company as al
Ihe end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for cach financial year in accordance with the
requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which oihen¥ise comply wilh the requiremen15 of the Companies Act
2006 relating to financial stalemenls. so far as applicable to the charitable company.
(bl
The notes forni part of these financial statcmenls
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ALIVE AND KICKINC UK
RECISTERED NUMBER: 5106378
BALANCE SHEET- eontinued
JOTH JIINF. 2024
These financial statements have been prepar&J in aceordaJJLC with the provisions applicable to charithble companics subject
to the small companies regime.
The financial sialements. were approved by the Biwd of T￿￿eS and authorised for issue on .
and were signed on its bchalf by=
C L IQLnn)' "I"ruslLC
The notes form part of these tinancial st8tements
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ALIVE AND KICKING UK
NOTES TO THF. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OR THE PERIOD 1ST JANL'.4RI' 2023 TO 30TH JL.N'E 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of prep¥ring the financial statements
The financial siatemetlts of the charitable company, which is a public benefit eniity under FRS 102. have been
prepared in aceordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 10?) 'Aecounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 {effective l January. 20191,, Financial Reporting
Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable irk the and Republic of Ireland. and the Companies
Act 2006. The financial statemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
At the lime of approving the financial statements. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has
adcquate resources to coniinue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, and on that basis the charity is
considered to be a going ¢oncern.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currenc), of the entity. and are rounded to
the nearest £1.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds. it is
probable ihat the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the stalement of financial
activities when receivable.
Revenue grants are credited to the stalement of financial activities when received or receivable whichever is earlier.
Where unconditional entitlcmenl to grants receivable is dependent upon fulfilmeni of condilions within the charity's
conirol. the incomes are recognised when there is sufficieni evidence that conditions will be met. Iwhere there is
uncertainty as lo whether the charity can meet SLsch condilions the in¢ome is deferred.
Expenditure
Resources expended are recognised in the period in which thev are Incu￿e￿. Resources expended include
attributable IIA T which cannot be recovered.
Resources expended are allocaled to the particular acti%'it%' where the cost relates directly to that activity. Support
costs. including governance cosis, are re-allocated to each of the activities on the followin¥ basis which is an
estimate, based on staff time. of ihe amount attributable to each actiN ity-
c.osl of generating funds
Ball production, distribution & health zwareness
IOO/o
90°/0
Tangible fixed ¥55ets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rales in order to write off each assei over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings
Website
Computer equipment
200/0 on cost
250/0 on cost
33 % on cost
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ALIVE AND KICKING UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEVIENTS- continued
FOR"I'HE PF.RIOD 1ST JANIIARY 2023 TO 30TH JLNE 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Tangible fixed assets
Itenis of equipment are capitalised where the purchase price exceeds £500. Depreciation cosls are allocated to
aclivities on the basis of the use of the related assets in those activities. Assets are reviewed for impairn)ent if
circumstance5 indicate iheir carrying value may exceed their net realisable value and value in use.
Taxation
-rhe C.harily is considered to pa55 the tests Set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 Finance ALt 2010 and therefore il
meets the definition of a charitable company for IJK Corporalion Tax purposes. According,ly the C.harily is
potentially exLmpl from taxation in respect of income or capitdl gains re¢eived within Lategories covered by Chapier
I Part I I Corporation Tax A¢1 201 O or Section 256 of the T&Kation of C hargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that
such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purpos¢s.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted fund5 can be used in accordance with the charil&ble obj¢¢lives at the discretion of the trusiees.
Re51ricled fund5 can only be used for particular restrieied pury)oses within the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular re8lricied purposes.
Further explanation of Ihe nature and purpose of each fund is included in ihe notes to the finan¢ial statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contribulions payable lo the charitable
company's pension sclieme are Charged to th¢ Siatemeni of F inancial Activities in Ihc period lo which they relate.
Judgements Mnd key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of Ihe charity's accounling poliLies. the charity is required 10 make judgments, estimates and
assumptions about the carryingy value of assLls and liabilities that arc not readily apparent from other sources. The
estimates and associated a55umptions are based on historical experience and oiher factors considered to be relevant.
Actual results may differ from these eslimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basi5. Revisions to accounlinb? eslimaies dre
recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised, if the revision affects only Ihat period. or in Ihe period of
the revision and future periods if the revision affects both the current and future periods.
There are no eslimaies and assumpiions that are considered lo have a significant risk of causing a maierial
adjustments to the financial siatemenls in a future p¢riod.
Financial instrument5
The ¢harity has only financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments.
Basic financidl instruments are initially recognibed at transaction value and are subsequently measured al their
settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest
mcihod.
Financial Assets
Trade and other deblors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments
are valued al the amount prepaid nel of any discounts due.
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ALIVE AND KICKING UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAI. STATEMENTS- continued
FOR I'FIE PERIOD 1ST JAYIIARI, 2023 TO 307"H JIINE 2024
ACCOIINTING POLICIES - Continued
Finlmcial l.iabilities
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that
will probably result in the Iransfer of tunds to R third party and the amount due lo settle the obligalion can be
measured or esiimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are nom)ally recognised at their settlement amount after
allowing for any discounts du¢.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Period
111121
lo
3016124
Year Ended
31112122
Donations
Grants
286,098
109,854
144,764
395,952
236,862
Period
111123
10
30161?4
Unrestricted
Year
F.nded
-3111?12?
Unrestricted
FJFA Law LLP Legacy
Garfield Weston Foundation
LIV CFIA
Gibson Charilable Trust
The Speedomick Foundation
'rhe Sallgher Foundation
Gaffer Studio l.imited
Norton Rose Fulbrig?ht
Clifford Chance
47,040
25.000
5,000
2.000
2,000
2.000
2,000
i 0.000
50,000
Other
226 068
286 098
144 764
PagelS
continued...

ALIVE AND KIClilNG UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR'fiiE PERIOD IST JANLIARY 2023 TO 30TH JIINE 2024
DONATIONS AIYD LEGACIES- continued
Granls received, included in the above, are as follows:
Period
11112.1
to
3016124
Year Ended
31112122
Ac¢¢55 Reach fund
London Borough of Hackney
FIFA Foundalion
The Postcode Society 1.rust
The Morrisons foundation
Ideas Forums l.imited
Stronger C'ommunity Fund
Cily of London
Oihcr grants under £2,000
Mental Health Zambia Programme
Mental Health Funding,
EA Foundation
17.500
6.950
23,681
20,740
16.750
6,477
8,820
8,000
2,000
25,000
24,746
41,288
109,854
9?,098
INVESTMENT INCOME
Period
111123
to
3016124
Year Ended
'12122
Deposit account interest
844
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ALIVE AI%D KICKING UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAI, ST.4TF.MENTS- continued
FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANI.'ARI' 2023 TO 30TH JI'NE 2024
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct
c.osts (see
note5}
Charitable Activilies
454.856
DIRF.rr COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Period
111123
to
3016124
Year Fnded
31112122
Staff costs
Grants lo partner organisations
Ball purchases
Uk Office costs
Independeni examination
Travel
Bank charges
Allocated to Fundraising
220,411
23,692
18.1,489
78.997
77.199
2,399
4.845
100
1,680
274
180
19,43.1}
454.856
378.436
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is staled after ChargIn￿(crediting).
Period
111123
lo
3016124
Year F.nded
31112122
Independent examinalion
2.399
2,361
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ALIVE AND KICKING UK
NOTLS TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMF,NTS- continued
FOR"I"IIE PERIOD 1ST JANIIARI, 2023 TO 30TII JI:%E 2024
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Th¢re were no irustees, remuneralion or oiher benefils for the period ended 30th June 2024 nor for the year ended
31 st December 2022.
Trustees, expenses
There were no
irustees, expenses paid for the period ended 30thJune2024 nor for the year ended
31 sl December 2022.
STAFF COSTS
Period
111123
to
3016124
Year Ended
31112122
Wages and salarie%
Social security ¢osls
Other pension costs
241,810
14.415
4,789
140.090
3,066
261,034
160,387
Th¢ average monthly number of employees during the period was as follows..
Period
11112.3
to
3016124
Year F.nded
3111212?
Total headcounl
No employee5 received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
The average weekly number of employees employed in ihe UK {full-time equivalent during the period was 3 (year
1031.12.22: 31.
The Trustees consider the board of Trustees and the Chief Executive comprise the key management personnel of the
charity in charge of direeling and controlling, running and operating the Charity on a day lo day basi5. All Irustees
give of their time freely and no trustee received remuneralion in the year. The toial remuneralion of key
management personnel was £150,01 O (year to 31.12.22:£63,240)
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ALIN'E AND KICKIYG UK
NOTES TO THF. FINANCIAL ST.4TEMENTS- continued
OR THE PERIOD 1ST JANLARI. 2023 TO 30TH JI'NE 2024
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FIf*'ANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Llnreslricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Toial
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
144,764
9?.098
236.862
Charitable #etivities
Charilable Activitie5
135,451
87,416
222.867
Investment income
61
61
Total
280.276
179,514
459,790
EXPENDITL'.RE ON
Raising funds
71.213
71,213
Charitable Activities
Charilable Activitie5
181.241
197.195
J78.4)6
Totgl
252.454
197,195
449,649
NET INCOMEI(E.XPENDITURE)
27.822
(17,681)
10,141
RECOi%CILIATIOiN OF FUI%DS
Total funds brought forward
27,524
17.681
45,205
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
55.346
io.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Computer
equipment
fittings
Website
Totals
COST
At I sl January 2023 and 3ffth June 2024
4,242
4,085
1,224
9,551
DEPRECIATION
At 1st January 2023 and 30th June 2024
4.242
4.085
.224
9,551
t%ET BOOK VALUE
At 30th June 2024
Ai 3 1st December 2022
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ALIVE AND KICKING UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT8- eontinued
OR THE PERIOD 1ST J.INLi.4RY 2023.1.0 30TII JLNF, 2024
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2022
Trade debtors
Amounts owed by group undertakings
340
38.470
5,104
38,810
12.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DLIE WITHIN OiYE YEAR
2024
2022
Other loans {see note 14)
Trade creditors
Social securily and other taxes
Accruals and defetTcd income
17,000
47,004
11,968
1.099
10.383
2,281
28.482
61,253
13,
CREDITORS: AMOIINTS FALI.ING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2024
2022
Oiher loans (see note 141
25.000
14.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below..
2024
20?2
Amounts falling due within one year on demand..
Other loans
Amounis falling between one and Iwo years..
Other loans - 1-2 years
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ALIVE AND KICKING UK
OTES TO TEIE FINANCI.41. ST.4TENIENTS- eontinued
FOR I'IIE PERIOD 1ST J.4YLARI' 2023 TO 30TH JI"NE 2024
15.
MOVEI¥IENT IN FUNDS
movement
in funds
Ai
3016124
At 111123
Unrestrieted funds
General fund
55,346
(34,263)
21,083
TO'fAL FUNDS
55.346
34,263)
21,083
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movemenl
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
336,870
(371,133)
{J4,263)
Restricted funds
Kenya and Zambia Ball Orders and Health
Awareness
Stronger Community Fund
City of London
Other granls under £2,000
Mental Health Zambia Pro￿arnMe
Mental Health Funding
EA Foundation
42.940
8.820
8,000
2.000
25,000
24,746
41.288
{4?.940)
(8.820)
{8,000)
(2,000)
(25,000)
{24,746)
41,288)
152.794
152,794)
TOTAL FIINDS
489.664
523,927)
34,263}
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
31112122
At 111122
Unrestrieted funds
General fvnd
27,524
27,822
55,346
Restricted funds
Sport England Librdr),
17,681
(17,681)
TOTAL FLJNDS
45.205
10,141
55,346
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ALIVE AND KICKING UK
OTES TO THE FINAf*CIAL ST.4TEMENTS- continued
FOR THE PERIOD IS'I. JANLARI. 2023 TO 30TH JIIi%E 2024
15.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- tontinued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resource5
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
280,276
(252,454)
27.822
Restricted funds
Sport England Library
Kenya and Zambia Ball Orders and Health
Awareness
{17,681)
(17,681)
179,514
179.514}
179,514
197.195
17,681)
TOTAL FUNDS
459,790
449,649)
10,141
16.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the period ended .30th June 2024.
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ALIN'E AND KICKING UK
DET.411,ED STATEMENT OF FIN.4I%CI.4L .4crii'iTIES
FOR THE PERIOD 1ST J.4NL'ARI" 2023 TO 30TH JI"NE 2024
Period
1111?3
to
3016,1•4
Year r.nded
31112,'?2
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
t)onations
Grants
286,098
109.854
144,764
92.098
395,952
236,862
Investment income
Deposit account interest
844
61
Charitable activities
Balls sales
?22,867
92.868
Tot¥1 incoming resources
489.664
459,790
EXPENDITL,RE
Raising donations and legacies
Wages
Marketing
Futkdraising
Proportion of Support costs
45,270
2,104
15,099
11.245
5.361
9.4i3
69.071
71,213
Charitable Aetivities
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Grants to partner organisations
Ball purchases
UK Office costs
Independent examination
Travel
Bank charges
Allocated So Fundraising
201.207
14.415
4,789
82.150
78.997
77.199
94,820
17,231
3.066
23.692
183,489
1,680
274
180
4.845
100
11.2451
454,856
)78,436
Total resources expended
523,927
449,649
Net (expenditure)lincome
34,263}
10,141
This page does not forni part of the statutory financial statements
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**REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 5106378 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1105583** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND** 

## **UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## **FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **FOR** 

## **ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 1st January 2023 to 30th June 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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) (effective 1 January 2019). 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and purpose** 

## **Purpose** 

The Alive and Kicking (AK) network exists to create happier, healthier, more empowered communities. As the world's only not-for-profit sports ball manufacturer, we positively impact the lives and livelihoods of people facing disadvantage by producing a sports ball like no other; one which creates better access to ethical jobs, play and vital health education. 

## **Vision** 

Alive and Kicking UK is a trustee-led charity hub to support Alive & Kicking's mission in Africa to empower communities through the power of football and other sports.  Through our Make, Play, Live philosophy, we strive to make sports balls accessible to all, to create sustainable job opportunities, foster entrepreneurship, drive economic growth, and advocate and support primary health programs for disadvantaged communities. Through skills development and innovative partnerships, we strive to uplift individuals, families and entire communities through the life cycle of a football, currently in Kenya and Zambia, with future ambitions to expand into new markets. 

Make      We economically empower adults from vulnerable backgrounds through employment and entrepreneurship. Through ball production, Alive and Kicking creates ethical jobs, and empowers refugees to set up their own micro enterprises. 

Play     We ensure children facing disadvantage have free, easy and safe access to sport through Alive and Kicking's inclusive sport programmes.  Using the profits made from selling our sports balls, plus additional fundraising, we partner with trusted community organisations around the world to carefully donate Alive and Kicking sports balls.  Our programmes are proven to boost the physical, mental and social wellbeing of those that access them. 

Live      We strive to ensure young people facing disadvantage are empowered with the tools they need to live happy and healthy lives through Alive and Kicking's innovative health education programmes.  We train youth leaders across our network of trusted partners to deliver Mental Health and Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights education directly to young people in their local communities. Education is delivered directly through sports coaching, to positively impact the knowledge, behaviour and attitudes of those that access the programme. 

## **Mission** 

Alive and Kicking UK's mission is to raise programme funds for social development, develop a network and raise finances for geographical expansion, and support ball sales through focusing on corporate partnerships, to ensure the vision can be delivered.  This is achieved through fundraising activities and ball sales. 

## **Values** 

Inclusivity, Equality, Empowerment, Community, Creativity 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **Overview** 

Alive & Kicking UK is the custodian of the organisation's Vision and how the Mission is implemented, and how the name and reputation is protected.  Whenever an Alive and Kicking operation is set up, and for the duration of its existence, all members ensure that a governance framework is implemented and effective. This ensures that: 

o The UK organisation is a registered charity. 

o Alive and Kicking UK serves as a coordinating entity for a network of independent organisations operating under the Alive and Kicking name. The international network consists of Alive and Kicking Kenya and Alive and Kicking Zambia. Each member of the Alive and Kicking network is a legally distinct and separate entity and each describes itself as such. o Each company has a Board of Trustees/Directors with a Chair elected by simple majority. 

o Each local country operation is set-up and empowered to direct and manage its own operations and, on incorporation (or as soon as possible if incorporation has already occurred), the Mission/Vision/Values of Alive and Kicking has been passed as a Resolution of the Company at the first General Meeting. 

o Each local operation reports timely monthly accounts and audited financial statements, management reports, annual business plans, forecasts and budgets and such information as is reasonably requested by the UK Company.  A quarterly report is shared with the UK Board of Trustees. 

o A constitution based on a shared vision and mission of all three offices has been created and adopted by all three Alive and Kicking network members. This constitution sets out the principles and instruments on how Alive and Kicking is governed. 

o The Board of AK Kenya, and AK Zambia are responsible for strategy in their countries of operation. 

o Each AK network member is responsible for increasing ball production and distribution in its own country, expanding the AK health and quality-of-life programmes and publicising the work of the network. 

o The Board of Trustees of AK UK, in close collaboration with the Boards of AK Kenya and AK Zambia, decides where feasibility studies are conducted and in which nations AK will establish new operations. 

o AK UK raises the profile of the whole AK network, canvassing the support of major development agencies, sporting bodies, government departments, grant funding trust and foundations and private individuals through a fundraising and communications strategy.  In addition, AK UK sells the balls manufactured in Kenya and Zambia to the UK market, and seeks international corporate partnerships to increase ball sales. 

## **Public benefit** 

In shaping our objectives and planning our activities for the year, the Trustees have considered the duties set out in the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit and to the Charity Commission Guidance on public benefit. In particular, the Trustees have considered how the planned activities will contribute to the overall aims and objectives that they have set. The Trustees believe that section 1.2, 'Achievements and Performance', relay in detail the benefit that the charity provides to the public. 

## **Volunteers** 

Special thanks are given to our Charity volunteers who have helped Alive and Kicking deliver impactful milestones during this period, only made possible through the continued support and encouragement of so many to provide much-needed resources in the development of our award-winning health and sport programmes, expertise in finance, event management, marketing, communications, corporate fundraising and ball sales. 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE** 

## **Charitable activities** 

2023 and 2024 saw consistent and meaningful collaborations to amplify our impact, in the lead up to and during our 20-year anniversary. Since our inception in 2004, when AK's visionary founder Jim Cogan began the first leather football factory in Kenya, Alive and Kicking has touched countless lives, transforming communities across Africa and beyond through the power of play.  This milestone year saw an expansion of our charitable activities, and we also reached a key milestone in achieving gender balance of employees and increasing our inclusivity for persons with disabilities by 5%.  We produced over 30,000 balls and received the KEPSA Innovation Award in Kenya, in recognition of our commitment to innovation and creating solutions that make a real difference.  Here are some of the charitable activities with direct involvement from Alive & Kicking UK; 

**Partnership with Stonewall;** this collaboration commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Rainbow Laces campaign, resulting in the creation of a special edition football inspired by professional player and Stonewall ambassador, Vivianne Miedema 

**Refugee Up-skilling Programme;** the programme based in Dadaab, Kenya, continued to thrive, equipping refugees and host communities with ball-making and repair skills, fostering economic empowerment and ensuring marginalised children have access to play. Balls created were donated to schools within the camp. 

**Mental Health Training Programmes** in the Mount Kenya region; this programme trains teachers on mental health and uses football as the medium to get the mental health messages across to children.  Three counties in the region took part. 

## **FIFA Foundation & Sport in Action** 

This programme with AK Zambia trained sports coaches across Lusaka and Kabwe to deliver mental health education through our award-winning football-based programme. 

## **Fundraising activities** 

In 2023 and 2024, Alive and Kicking UK, in addition to the ongoing fundraising from charitable foundations and grant programmes, we engaged in several notable fundraising activities: 

**Student-Led Initiatives:** Students from Westminster School organized a 24-hour football marathon, raising approximately £50,000 for the charity. 

**Fundraising Tournaments:** Alive and Kicking hosted a 5-a-side football tournament in 2024, with numerous teams participating to support the organization's mission. 

**Collaborative Campaigns:** In late 2023, Alive and Kicking partnered with AMOS for the "December Dip" campaign, aiming to support mental health education for 5,000 young people across Sub-Saharan Africa 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES** 

## **FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** 

## **Financial position** 

This Report covers the period 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024, i.e. 18 months, whereas the previous Report was for the year to 31 December 2022. 

The Statement of Financial Activities shows a net reduction in funds of £34,263 as at 30 June 2024 (2022: an increase of £10,141). The Balance Sheet shows net assets of £21,083. This is below the target reserve level of £40,000 and hence actions were taken to reduce financial commitments, including a reduction in staff numbers, the collection of debts and a renegotiation of the loans. By the end of 2024 staff levels had been substantially reduced to one contractor, and two lenders had agreed to convert part of the debts to grants.  Cashflow forecasts to mid 2025 show a small but positive cash balance each month sufficient to cover three months costs (I.e £5,000 pcm) and this level of reserves has been approved by the Board. Much work remains to sell all the stock, and, crucially, to arrange successful fund-raising events and activities, whilst furthering the charitable purpose of the Charity. 

The Trustees have carefully considered the financial position and prospects for the Charity for the reporting period and the following 12 months and conclude that the Charity has the ability to continue as a going concern. 

## **FUTURE PLANS** 

The Board of Trustees have refocused the charity in 2025 to focus on reducing costs and increasing our fundraising activities in order to increase our social development and impact through our African entities. 

The action plan is to; 

- Strengthen our fundraising initiatives with a focus on relevant and major foundations and enhance engagement at senior levels with international donors, to increase funding to social impact programmes in Kenya and Zambia. 

- Increase ball sales in Africa though expansion of B2B sales and sports partnerships in Africa. 

- Build corporate partnerships with brands and companies who wish to design and develop balls that have a positive social impact and deliver on key SDGs. 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

## **Governing document** 

Alive and Kicking UK (AK UK) was incorporated as a Private Limited Company on 20 April 2004 (Company Registration No. 5106378) and registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 2004 (Charity Registration No. 1105583). The company was established under a memorandum of association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its articles of association. The members liability in event of winding up is limited to £1 each. 

## **Governance** 

AK continues to strengthen its governance. Each year, AK updates every policy in line with new regulations and has added new policies to ensure the effective running of the Charity and the Network. The AK UK Board meet a minimum of four times a year and additionally, a Finance Committee to ensure effective financial management meets a minimum of six (6) times per year. 

## **Recruitment and appointment of new trustees** 

New Trustees are recruited based on regular Trustee skill audits that identify any gaps in expertise that may be needed to strengthen impact. New Trustees are recruited in line with the Charity's Inclusive Recruitment Policy and serve in line with the Trustee Terms of Service. 

## **Organisational structure** 

The everyday running of the organisation is delegated to the Charity CEO. The Trustees contribute to decisions on strategy, partnerships, governance, financial management, fundraising strategy, environmental sustainability and legal work.  From 19th February 2024 to 4th June 2024, the charity was managed by Interim CEO, Catherine Orset, following the resignation of Ben Sadler after seven years at the helm.   On 4th June 2024 a new CEO, Chris Mathers was appointed. 

## **Induction and training of new trustees** 

All new Trustees receive a Charity Induction Pack that outlines their role and responsibilities and have a face-to-face induction with the Chair of Trustees. 

## **Key management remuneration** 

Salary for Charity personal is reviewed annually every April. Salaries are set in line with inflation and benchmarked against similar roles in the sector using benchmarking tools such as Hays and Glassdoor. 

## **Related parties** 

The Charity has set up a trading subsidiary alongside the Charity to grow trading income to generate income through the sale of Alive and Kicking sports balls.  The trading subsidiary was incorporated on 24th March 2021 and commenced trading on 1st January 2024.  It will donate income from ball sales to the Charity on a quarterly basis. 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES** 

## **FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number** 5106378 (England and Wales) 

**Registered Charity number** 1105583 

## **Registered office** 

147 Hoxton Street London N1 6QG 

## **Trustees** 

Ms C L Kenny C Appleton T Jones-Parry C G Duncan S A E Nasta J H Begg J W Flecker J Cogan D J M Gill J E Keane Ms G M Howarth (resigned 23/3/2023) D Cooper (resigned 5/7/2024) S Owusu (resigned 15/7/2024) Ms S Jourlait-Fileni (resigned 24/7/2024) 

Tristram Jones-Parry resigned as Chair of AKUK on 18th April 2024 after a long and successful tenure.  Sophie Jourlait-Fileni (Trustee) temporarily stepped in as Chair and managed the selection process for the new Chair of the Board of Trustees, Clare Kenny, who was elected by the Board and duly appointed in June 2024. 

**Company Secretary** J W Flecker 

**Independent Examiner** Chariot House Limited Chartered Accountants 44 Grand Parade Brighton East Sussex BN2 9QA 

## **Bankers** 

Lloyds TSB Butler Place Branch London SW1H 0PR 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES** 

The trustees (who are also the directors of Alive and Kicking UK for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the 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 those financial statements, the trustees are required to 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP; 

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business. 

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to 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. 

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 25[th] March 2025 and signed on its behalf by: 

Ms C L Kenny - Trustee 

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**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Alive and Kicking UK ('the Company')** 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the period 1st January 2023 to 30th June 2024. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also 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 your charity's accounts 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** 

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, which is one of the listed bodies. 

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. 

Dr Shona F Wardrop C.A. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland 

Chariot House Limited Chartered Accountants 44 Grand Parade Brighton East Sussex BN2 9QA 

Date: 8[TH] April 2025 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

|Unrestricted<br>fund<br>Notes<br>£<br>**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**<br>Donations and legacies<br>2<br>286,099<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Charitable Activities<br>49,927<br>Investment income<br>3<br>844<br>**Total**<br>336,870<br>**EXPENDITURE ON**<br>Raising funds<br>69,071<br>**Charitable activities**<br>4<br>Charitable Activities<br>302,062<br>**Total**<br>371,133<br>**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**<br>(34,263)<br>**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>55,346<br>**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**<br>21,083|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>109,853<br>42,941<br>-<br>152,794<br>-<br>152,794<br>152,794<br>-<br>-<br>-|Period<br>1/1/23<br>to<br>Year Ended<br>30/6/24<br>31/12/22<br>Total<br>Total<br>funds<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>395,952<br>236,862<br>92,868<br>222,867<br>844<br>61<br>489,664<br>459,790<br>69,071<br>71,213<br>454,856<br>378,436<br>523,927<br>449,649<br>(34,263)<br>10,141<br>55,346<br>45,205<br>21,083<br>55,346|Period<br>1/1/23<br>to<br>Year Ended<br>30/6/24<br>31/12/22<br>Total<br>Total<br>funds<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>395,952<br>236,862<br>92,868<br>222,867<br>844<br>61<br>489,664<br>459,790<br>69,071<br>71,213<br>454,856<br>378,436<br>523,927<br>449,649<br>(34,263)<br>10,141<br>55,346<br>45,205<br>21,083<br>55,346|
|---|---|---|---|
||||459,790|
||||71,213<br>378,436|
||||449,649|
||||10,141<br>45,205|
||||55,346|



The notes form part of these financial statements 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 5106378)** 

## **BALANCE SHEET 30TH JUNE 2024** 

|Unrestricted<br>fund<br>Notes<br>£<br>**CURRENT ASSETS**<br>Debtors<br>11<br>38,810<br>Cash at bank<br>34,800<br>73,610<br>**CREDITORS**<br>Amounts falling due within one year<br>12<br>(28,482)<br>**NET CURRENT ASSETS**<br>45,128<br>**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT**<br>**LIABILITIES**<br>45,128<br>**CREDITORS**<br>Amounts falling due after more than one year<br>13<br>(24,045)<br>**NET ASSETS**<br>21,083<br>**FUNDS**<br>15<br>Unrestricted funds<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|2024<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>38,810<br>34,800<br>73,610<br>(28,482)<br>45,128<br>45,128<br>(24,045)<br>21,083<br>21,083<br>21,083|2022<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>5,104<br>136,495<br>141,599<br>(61,253)<br>80,346<br>80,346<br>(25,000)<br>55,346<br>55,346<br>55,346|
|---|---|---|---|



The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 30th June 2024. 

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 30th June 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. 

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for 

- (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and 

- (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. 

The notes form part of these financial statements 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK (REGISTERED NUMBER: 5106378)** 

## **BALANCE SHEET - continued 30TH JUNE 2024** 

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

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 25[th] March 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: 

C L Kenny - Trustee 

The notes form part of these financial statements 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

## **Basis of preparing the financial statements** 

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. 

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future,  and on that basis the charity is considered to be a going concern. 

The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the entity, and are rounded to the nearest £1. 

## **Income** 

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. 

Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the statement of financial activities when receivable. 

Revenue grants are credited to the statement of financial activities when received or receivable whichever is earlier. 

Where unconditional entitlement to grants receivable is dependent upon fulfilment of conditions within the charity's control, the incomes are recognised when there is sufficient evidence that conditions will be met.  Where there is uncertainty as to whether the charity can meet such conditions the income is deferred. 

## **Expenditure** 

Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred.  Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. 

Resources expended are allocated to the particular activity where the cost relates directly to that activity. Support costs, including governance costs, are re-allocated to each of the activities on the following basis which is an estimate, based on staff time, of the amount attributable to each activity: 

Cost of generating funds 10% Ball production, distribution & health awareness 90% 

## **Tangible fixed assets** 

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. 

Fixtures and fittings - 20% on cost Website - 25% on cost Computer equipment - 33% on cost 

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued** 

## **Tangible fixed assets** 

Items of equipment are capitalised where the purchase price exceeds £500. Depreciation costs are allocated to activities on the basis of the use of the related assets in those activities. Assets are reviewed for impairment if circumstances indicate their carrying value may exceed their net realisable value and value in use. 

## **Taxation** 

The Charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK Corporation Tax purposes.  Accordingly the Charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 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. 

## **Fund accounting** 

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. 

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.  Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. 

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. 

## **Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits** 

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme.  Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. 

## **Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty** 

In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the charity is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both the current and future periods. 

There are no estimates and assumptions that are considered to have a significant risk of causing a material adjustments to the financial statements in a future period. 

## **Financial instruments** 

The charity has only financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and are subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

## Financial Assets 

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

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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued** 

## Financial Liabilities 

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably.  Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any discounts due. 

## **2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES** 

|**DONATIONS AND LEGACIES**|||
|---|---|---|
||Period||
||1/1/23||
||to|Year Ended|
||30/6/24|31/12/22|
||£|£|
|Donations|286,098|144,764|
|Grants|109,854|92,098|
||395,952|236,862|
||Period||
||1/1/23|Year|
||to|Ended|
||30/6/24|31/12/22|
||Unrestricted|Unrestricted|
||£|£|
|DFA Law LLP Legacy|-|47,040|
|Garfield Weston Foundation|-|25,000|
|LIV CHA|-|5,000|
|Gibson Charitable Trust|-|2,000|
|The Speedomick Foundation|-|2,000|
|The Sangher Foundation|-|2,000|
|Gaffer Studio Limited|-|2,000|
|Norton Rose Fulbright|10,000|-|
|Clifford Chance|50,000|-|
|Other|226,068|59,724|
||286,098|144,764|



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**ALIVE AND KICKING UK** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2024** 

## **2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES - continued** 

Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: 

|Access Reach fund<br>London Borough of Hackney<br>FIFA Foundation<br>The Postcode Society Trust<br>The Morrisons Foundation<br>Ideas Forums Limited<br>Stronger Community Fund<br>City of London<br>Other grants under £2,000<br>Mental Health Zambia Programme<br>Mental Health Funding<br>EA Foundation<br>**3.**<br>**INVESTMENT INCOME**<br>Deposit account interest|Period<br>1/1/23<br>to<br>Year Ended<br>30/6/24<br>31/12/22<br>£<br>£<br>-<br>17,500<br>-<br>6,950<br>-<br>23,681<br>-<br>20,740<br>-<br>16,750<br>-<br>6,477<br>8,820<br>-<br>8,000<br>-<br>2,000<br>-<br>25,000<br>-<br>24,746<br>-<br>41,288<br>-<br>109,854<br>92,098<br>Period<br>1/1/23<br>to<br>Year Ended<br>30/6/24<br>31/12/22<br>£<br>£<br>844<br>61|
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## **4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS** 

|Charitable Activities<br>**5.**<br>**DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**<br>Staff costs<br>Grants to partner organisations<br>Ball purchases<br>UK Office costs<br>Independent examination<br>Travel<br>Bank charges<br>Allocated to Fundraising|Direct<br>Costs (see<br>note 5)<br>£<br>454,856<br>Period<br>1/1/23<br>to<br>Year Ended<br>30/6/24<br>31/12/22<br>£<br>£<br>220,411<br>115,117<br>82,150<br>23,692<br>78,997<br>183,489<br>77,199<br>63,437<br>2,399<br>1,680<br>4,845<br>274<br>100<br>180<br>(11,245)<br>(9,433)<br>454,856<br>378,436|
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## **6. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)** 

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): 

||Period|||
|---|---|---|---|
||1/1/23|||
||to|Year Ended||
||30/6/24|31/12/22||
||£||£|
|Independent examination|2,399||2,361|



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## **7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS** 

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 30th June 2024 nor for the year ended 31st December 2022. 

## **Trustees' expenses** 

There were no  trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 30th June 2024 nor for the year ended 31st December 2022. 

## **8. STAFF COSTS** 

|Wages and salaries<br>Social security costs<br>Other pension costs|Period<br>1/1/23<br>to<br>Year Ended<br>30/6/24<br>31/12/22<br>£<br>£<br>241,830<br>140,090<br>14,415<br>17,231<br>4,789<br>3,066<br>261,034<br>160,387|
|---|---|



The average monthly number of employees during the period was as follows: 

||Period||
|---|---|---|
||1/1/23||
||to|Year Ended|
||30/6/24|31/12/22|
|Total headcount|7|7|



No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. 

The average weekly number of employees employed in the UK (full-time equivalent during the period was 3 (year to 31.12.22: 3). 

The Trustees consider the board of Trustees and the Chief Executive comprise the key management personnel of the charity in charge of directing and controlling, running and operating the Charity on a day to day basis. All trustees give of their time freely and no trustee received remuneration in the year. The total remuneration of key management personnel was £150,010 (year to 31.12.22:£63,240) 

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|**9.**<br>**COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**<br>Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>fund<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**<br>Donations and legacies<br>144,764<br>92,098<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Charitable Activities<br>135,451<br>87,416<br>Investment income<br>61<br>-<br>**Total**<br>280,276<br>179,514<br>**EXPENDITURE ON**<br>Raising funds<br>71,213<br>-<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Charitable Activities<br>181,241<br>197,195<br>**Total**<br>252,454<br>197,195<br>**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**<br>27,822<br>(17,681)<br>**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>27,524<br>17,681<br>**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**<br>55,346<br>-<br>**10.**<br>**TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**<br>Fixtures<br>and<br>Computer<br>fittings<br>Website<br>equipment<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>**COST**<br>At 1st January 2023 and 30th June 2024<br>4,242<br>4,085<br>1,224<br>**DEPRECIATION**<br>At 1st January 2023 and 30th June 2024<br>4,242<br>4,085<br>1,224<br>**NET BOOK VALUE**<br>At 30th June 2024<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>At 31st December 2022<br>-<br>-<br>-|Total<br>funds<br>£<br>236,862<br>222,867<br>61|
|---|---|
||459,790|
||71,213<br>378,436|
||449,649|
||10,141<br>45,205|
||55,346|
||Totals<br>£<br>9,551<br>9,551<br>-<br>-|



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|**11.**<br>**DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**<br>Trade debtors<br>Amounts owed by group undertakings<br>**12.**<br>**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**<br>Other loans (see note 14)<br>Trade creditors<br>Social security and other taxes<br>Accruals and deferred income<br>**13.**<br>**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR**<br>Other loans (see note 14)<br>**14.**<br>**LOANS**<br>An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:<br>Amounts falling due within one year on demand:<br>Other loans<br>Amounts falling between one and two years:<br>Other loans - 1-2 years|2024<br>£<br>340<br>38,470<br>38,810<br>2024<br>£<br>17,000<br>-<br>1,099<br>10,383|2022<br>£<br>5,104<br>-<br>5,104<br>2022<br>£<br>47,004<br>11,968<br>-<br>2,281<br>61,253<br>2022<br>£<br>25,000<br>2022<br>£<br>47,004<br>25,000|
|---|---|---|
||28,482<br>2024<br>£<br>24,045<br>2024<br>£<br>17,000<br>24,045||



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## **15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS** 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Kenya and Zambia Ball Orders and Health<br>Awareness<br>Stronger Community Fund<br>City of London<br>Other grants under £2,000<br>Mental Health Zambia Programme<br>Mental Health Funding<br>EA Foundation<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>**Comparatives for movement in funds**<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Sport England Library<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|At 1/1/23<br>£<br>55,346<br>55,346<br>Incoming<br>resources<br>£<br>336,870<br>42,940<br>8,820<br>8,000<br>2,000<br>25,000<br>24,746<br>41,288<br>152,794<br>489,664<br>At 1/1/22<br>£<br>27,524<br>17,681<br>45,205|Net<br>movement<br>At<br>in funds<br>30/6/24<br>£<br>£<br>(34,263)<br>21,083<br>(34,263)<br>21,083<br>Resources<br>Movement<br>expended<br>in funds<br>£<br>£<br>(371,133)<br>(34,263)<br>(42,940)<br>-<br>(8,820)<br>-<br>(8,000)<br>-<br>(2,000)<br>-<br>(25,000)<br>-<br>(24,746)<br>-<br>(41,288)<br>-<br>(152,794)<br>-<br>(523,927)<br>(34,263)<br>Net<br>movement<br>At<br>in funds<br>31/12/22<br>£<br>£<br>27,822<br>55,346<br>(17,681)<br>-<br>10,141<br>55,346|
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## **15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** 

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Sport England Library<br>Kenya and Zambia Ball Orders and Health<br>Awareness<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming<br>resources<br>£<br>280,276<br>-<br>179,514<br>179,514<br>459,790|Resources<br>Movement<br>expended<br>in funds<br>£<br>£<br>(252,454)<br>27,822<br>(17,681)<br>(17,681)<br>(179,514)<br>-<br>(197,195)<br>(17,681)<br>(449,649)<br>10,141|
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## **16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES** 

There were no related party transactions for the period ended 30th June 2024. 

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