Company registration number: 05304075 Charity registration number: 1107297
Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
(A company limited by guarantee) Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Wortham Jaques Limited Chartered Accountants and Charity Advisers 130a High Street Crediton Devon EX17 3LQ
Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Contents
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 to 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 16 |
Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees W H Frankel OBE FRSAf (Hon), Chair A E Barry L F Fichardt G P Lochner D J Odendaal Prof. D Ramjugernath Secretary W H Frankel OBE FRSSA Charity Registration Number 1107297 Company Registration Number 05304075 The charity is incorporated in England and Wales. Registered Office 130a High Street Crediton Devon EX17 3LQ Independent Examiner Wortham Jaques Limited Chartered Accountants and Charity Advisers 130a High Street Crediton Devon EX17 3LQ
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Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Trustees' Report
The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
The objects of the Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK as set out in its Memorandum and Articles of Association are such general objects as are charitable at law and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing words) the advancement of education at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa.
Public benefit
Benefit is provided through the grants awarded to Stellenbosch University SA, which provide scholarships for students who might otherwise not be able to attend university and which also provide facilities at the university that might otherwise not be available for any students.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Achievements and performance
During the year the charity received donations (including gift aid tax recoverable) of £186,648 (2023: £202,277). Applications for grants and loans are considered by the board of trustees against the charity’s objects. During this year grants amounting to £181,871 (2023: £216,302) were awarded. The net surplus for the year after other costs was £1,223 (2023: £16,589 deficit).
Financial review
Policy on reserves
The charity’s financial reserves at the year end were £19,269. The trustees believe that the position of the charity is satisfactory as they have sufficient reserves to cover the charity’s minimal overhead commitments.
The trustees have considered the risks to which the charity is exposed and consider that appropriate steps have been taken to minimise the charity’s risk.
Trustees and officers
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Trustees: W H Frankel OBE FRSAf (Hon), Chair A E Barry (appointed 1 March 2024) W J S de Villiers (retired 1 April 2025) L F Fichardt G P Lochner D J Odendaal Prof. D Ramjugernath (appointed 1 April 2025)
Secretary: W H Frankel OBE FRSSA
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Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Trustees' Report
Structure, governance and management
Nature of governing document
The governing document of the Stellenbosch SA Foundation UK is its Memorandum and Articles of Association. It is a company limited by guarantee (incorporated on 3 December 2004) and is a registered charity (registered 16 December 2004).
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
The minimum number of trustees is one and there is no maximum. New trustees are appointed by the board.
Mr W H Frankel OBE is the sole member of the Charity.
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
The trustees (who are also the directors of Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland". The report and accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they 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 its income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards, comprising FRS 102 have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that can disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Small companies provision statement
This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies regime under the Companies Act 2006.
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Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Trustees' Report
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... W H Frankel OBE FRSAf (Hon) Trustee
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Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 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
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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
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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.
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.
...................................... Charlotte Chapman Gibbs BFP FCA Wortham Jaques Limited Chartered Accountants and Charity Advisers
130a High Street Crediton Devon EX17 3LQ
Date:.............................
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Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)
| Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies 3 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds 4 Charitable activities 5 Total expenditure Net income Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 14 Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies 3 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds 4 Charitable activities 5 Total expenditure Net expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 14 |
Unrestricted funds £ 3,994 3,994 - (3,029) (3,029) 965 965 18,038 19,003 Unrestricted funds £ 7,110 7,110 - (22,542) (22,542) (15,432) (15,432) 33,470 18,038 |
Restricted funds £ 182,654 182,654 (525) (181,871) (182,396) 258 258 1,231 1,489 Restricted funds £ 195,167 195,167 (300) (196,024) (196,324) (1,157) (1,157) 2,388 1,231 |
Total 2024 £ 186,648 |
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| 186,648 | |||
| (525) (184,900) |
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| (185,425) | |||
| 1,223 | |||
| 1,223 19,269 |
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| 20,492 | |||
| Total 2023 £ 202,277 |
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| 202,277 | |||
| (300) (218,566) |
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| (218,866) | |||
| (16,589) | |||
| (16,589) 35,858 |
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| 19,269 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2023 is shown in note 14.
The notes on pages 8 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 6
Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
(Registration number: 05304075) Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024
| Note Current assets Debtors 11 Cash at bank and in hand 12 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 13 Net assets Funds of the charity: Restricted income funds Restricted funds Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds Total funds 14 |
2024 £ 420 22,616 23,036 (2,544) 20,492 1,489 19,003 20,492 |
2023 £ 2,024 19,375 |
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| 21,399 (2,130) |
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| 19,269 | ||
| 1,231 18,038 |
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| 19,269 |
For the financial year ending 31 December 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
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The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements on pages 6 to 16 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on .................... and signed on their behalf by:
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W H Frankel OBE FRSAf (Hon) Trustee
The notes on pages 8 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7
Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
1 Charity status
The charity is limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales, and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.
The address of its registered office is: 130a High Street Crediton Devon EX17 3LQ
2 Accounting policies
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)) (issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.
Income and endowments
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations and legacies
Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
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Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
Raising funds
These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, the management of investments and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Grant provisions
Provisions for grants are made when the intention to make a grant has been communicated to the recipient but there is uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable.
Governance costs
These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
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Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Foreign exchange
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate of exchange at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are reported at the rates of exchange prevailing at that date.
The results of overseas operations are translated at the average rates of exchange during the period and their balance sheets at the rates ruling at the balance sheet date. Exchange differences arising on translation of the opening net assets and results of overseas operations are reported in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity (attributed to non-controlling interests as appropriate).
Other exchange differences are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which they arise except for:
1) exchange differences on transactions entered into to hedge certain foreign currency risks (see above);
2) exchange differences arising on gains or losses on non-monetary items which are recognised in other comprehensive income; and
3) in the case of the consolidated financial statements, exchange differences on monetary items receivable from or payable to a foreign operation for which settlement is neither planned nor likely to occur (therefore forming part of the net investment in the foreign operation), which are recognised in other comprehensive income and reported under equity.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.
Financial instruments
Classification
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the charity after deducting all of its liabilities.
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Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Recognition and measurement
All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at transaction price (including transaction costs), except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value (which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs), unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. If an arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, the financial asset or financial liability is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the statement of financial position when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the charity intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Financial assets are derecognised when and only when a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or are settled, b) the charity transfers to another party substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, or c) the charity, despite having retained some, but not all, significant risks and rewards of ownership, has transferred control of the asset to another party.
Financial liabilities are derecognised only when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.
3 Income from donations and legacies
| Donations and legacies; Donations from individuals Gift aid reclaimable Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Unrestricted funds General £ - 3,994 3,994 7,110 |
Restricted funds £ 182,654 - 182,654 195,167 |
Total funds £ 182,654 3,994 |
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| 186,648 | |||
| 202,277 |
- 4 Expenditure on raising funds
a) Costs of generating donations and legacies
| Note Other direct costs of generating voluntary income Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Restricted funds £ 525 525 300 |
Total funds £ 525 |
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| 525 | ||
| 300 |
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Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
5 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Note Grant funding of activities Governance costs 6 Total for 2024 Total for 2023 Advancement of Education Total for 2023 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 61 2,968 3,029 22,542 Activity undertaken directly £ 61 - |
Restricted funds £ 181,871 - 181,871 196,024 Grant funding of activity £ 181,871 216,302 |
Total funds £ 181,932 2,968 |
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| 184,900 | |||
| 218,566 | |||
| Total expenditure £ 181,932 |
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| 216,302 |
In addition to the expenditure analysed above, there are also governance costs of £2,968 (2023 - £2,264) which relate directly to charitable activities. See note 6 for further details.
6 Analysis of governance and support costs
Governance costs
| Independent examiner fees Examination of the financial statements Other fees paid to examiners Other governance costs Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 1,269 1,425 274 2,968 2,264 |
Total funds £ 1,269 1,425 274 |
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| 2,968 | ||
| 2,264 |
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Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
7 Grant-making
Analysis of grants
The support costs associated with grant-making are £Nil (31 December 2023 - £Nil).
Below are details of material grants made to institutions
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
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| Name of institution | Activity | £ | £ |
| University of Stellenbosch | Advancement of Education | 181,871 | 216,302 |
8 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.
No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.
9 Independent examiner's remuneration
| Examination of the financial statements Other fees to examiners All other services |
2024 £ 1,269 1,425 |
2023 £ 1,065 |
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| 1,065 |
10 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
11 Debtors
| Other debtors 12 Cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank 13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals Page 13 |
2024 £ 420 2024 £ 22,616 2024 £ 2,544 |
2023 £ 2,024 |
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| 2023 £ 19,375 |
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| 2023 £ 2,130 |
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Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
14 Funds
| Unrestricted funds General Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Student Opportunity Research for Impact Total funds Unrestricted funds General Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Student Opportunity Research for Impact Total funds |
Balance at 1 January 2024 £ 18,038 1,231 - 1,231 19,269 Balance at 1 January 2023 £ 33,470 2,388 - 2,388 35,858 |
Incoming resources £ 3,994 94,852 87,802 182,654 186,648 Incoming resources £ 7,110 98,141 97,026 195,167 202,277 |
Resources expended £ (3,029) (94,594) (87,802) (182,396) (185,425) Resources expended £ (22,542) (99,298) (97,026) (196,324) (218,866) |
Balance at 31 December 2024 £ 19,003 1,489 - |
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| 1,489 | ||||
| 20,492 | ||||
| Balance at 31 December 2023 £ 18,038 1,231 - |
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| 1,231 | ||||
| 19,269 |
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Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:
The restriction on donation income is specified by the donor for use implicit in the fund's description.
The thematic areas of fundraising are:
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Student Opportunity
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Bursaries
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Bridge The Gap
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Old Dagbreek Fund
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AMICUS Fund
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Social Justice & Impact
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None for 2024
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Capital Projects (Building our Future)
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None for 2024
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Research for Impact
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Department for the Mondi Ecological Networks Programme
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Positive Sexology Project
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Faculty Projects
15 Analysis of net assets between funds
| 15 Analysis of net assets between funds | |||
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| Current assets Current liabilities Total net assets Current assets Current liabilities Total net assets |
Unrestricted funds General £ 21,547 (2,544) 19,003 Unrestricted funds General £ 20,168 (2,130) 18,038 |
Restricted funds £ 1,489 - 1,489 Restricted funds £ 1,231 - 1,231 |
Total funds at 31 December 2024 £ 23,036 (2,544) |
| 20,492 | |||
| Total funds at 31 December 2023 £ 21,399 (2,130) |
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| 19,269 |
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Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
16 Analysis of net funds
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| Cash at bank and in hand Net debt Cash at bank and in hand Net debt |
At 1 January 2024 £ 19,375 19,375 At 1 January 2023 £ 35,481 35,481 |
Financing cash flows £ 3,241 3,241 Financing cash flows £ (16,106) (16,106) |
At 31 December 2024 £ 22,616 |
| 22,616 | |||
| At 31 December 2023 £ 19,375 |
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| 19,375 |
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