Registered number: 05824442 Charity number: 1120026
AFRICAT UK
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
AFRICAT UK
CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 - 15 |
AFRICAT UK
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
| Company registered number 05824442 Charity registered number 1120026 Registered office 18 Croft Way Woodcote Reading Berkshire England RG8 0RS Accountants Wellden Turnbull Limited Albany House Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9FQ Trustees N L Simons (appointed 11 June 2020,resigned 7 September 2021) C Savage (appointed 11 June 2020) T J Driscoll (appointed 11 June 2020) J C Birch (appointed 1 April 2020) M Reinecke (resigned 1 January 2020) C Widdows (resigned 1 July 2020) ~~J P S Tomlinson~~ |
ees C Widd |
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| M Rein |
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| N L Si | mons (appointed 11 June 2020,resigned 7 September 2021) |
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| C Sava | ge (appointed 11 June 2020) |
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| T J Dri | scoll (appointed 11 June 2020) |
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| J C Bir | ch (appointed 1 April 2020) |
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AFRICAT UK
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
The trustees, who are listed on page 1, are also directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited accounts of the charitable company, AfriCat UK ("the Charity") for the year ended 31 December 2020.
The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the Charity.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the Charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) published in October 2019.
This trustees' report constitutes a directors' report under company law.
Objectives and Activities
We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities.
AfriCat UK's objects continue to be that of promoting the conservation and protection of fauna in Africa in particular by funding and supporting the development and implementation of programmes to conserve and protect the large carnivores of Namibia and to advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.
Achievements and Performance
From early 2020 onwards, the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic has adversely impacted the conservation programmes that AfriCat UK supports in Namibia. The COVID-19 pandemic created challenges for fundraising during 2020 in two principal ways. Several fundraising activities that AfriCat UK planned to attend in 2020 did not take place and so were deferred. AfriCat UK has been acutely aware that those with funds to donate are choosing to give their funds to support the work of the NHS and other charities in the UK that needed help to support people in need in the pandemic. For example, trying to raise funds in 2020 to meet the outstanding cost of building the Onguta school was tough going but helped by a new video produced to link with an appeal for World Lion Day.
The pandemic has frustrated many of our best efforts to raise money, including any activity involving close social contact and in particular, lucrative fund-raising events which have been so successful in the past. Whilst the effect on the Charity has been significant, the impact on our supported charities, AfriCat Namibia and the Namibian Lion Trust has been simply devastating. Both charities rely heavily on tourism for their primary sources of income so the international travel restrictions have starved them of vital funding. As a consequence, all Namibian wildlife research projects have mostly ground to a halt and managing the wildlife and habitat has been sustained by volunteers. Furthermore, Namibia continues to suffer from drought, further increasing pressure on both local charities to sustain their conservation efforts.
Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Charity has achieved the following: • AfriCat UK now has a modern website with improved content, encouraging a greater following. • We have opened social media channels on FaceBook and Twitter, all generating a following that increases every day. • In addition to recruiting TV personality Jack Randall, we have successfully re-engaged with our existing, highprofile celebrity patrons Chris Packham and Lorraine Kelly. Further, we have appointed a number of less wellknown, but equally important, ambassadors that support the day-to-day running of the Charity including Frank Horan, Simon Palmer, Janet and Carey Widdows and David Farquarhason. • We have enhanced the benefits of being a member of AfriCat UK including the provision of an environmentally friendly quarterly magazine for people to read about what is happening in Namibia.
• At Christmas we published a 2021 calendar, the first time we have done something like this.
• We actively supported AfriCat Namibia and Okonjima in their 'Donate Now; Stay Later' initiative, an idea that would allow valued guests to secure their accommodation in advance.
The Charity maintained its governance function in the year, enabling it to consider its future strategy in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, whilst focusing on the successful delivery of its funding to the Namibia charities.
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AFRICAT UK
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Financial Review
During the year donations, including gift aid where applicable, were receivable amounting to £37,156 (2019: £51,826) of which £16,081 (2019: £46,779) were restricted and £21,075 (2019: £5,047) were unrestricted. As at 31 December 2020 the Charity's funds amounted to £6,874 (2019: £49,893), of which £Nil (2019: £7,659) were restricted and £6,874 (2019: £42,234) were unrestricted. Funds comprise cash of £32,129 (2019: £52,093), £150 (2019: £194) in receivables less accruals of £2,394 (2019: £2,394) and deferred income in respect of the 'Donate Now - Stay Later' Programme of £23,011 (2019: Nil).
During the year charitable donations totalling £98,243 (2019: £61,072) were made to AfriCat Namibia.
Reserves Policy
Reserves are needed to bridge the gap between the spending and receiving of income and to cover unplanned expenditure or shortfalls in donations. The trustees policy is to maintain reserves at a level in excess of £5,000.
Post balance Sheet Events and Going Concern
At the time of submitting this report the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic is having a continuing impact on the conservation programmes that AfriCat UK supports in Namibia. This is considered a non-adjusting post balance sheet event at the year-end date. The wider economic impact and direct effect on the results of the Charity will take some time to be quantified as the situation continues to evolve.
Whilst total expenditure exceeded income in 2020 (£66,960 operating deficit, 2019 - £21,643 operating deficit), none of the Charity's funds are in deficit and the charity continues to hold positive cash balances at the date of this report.
The trustees have reviewed the circumstances of the Charity, including the financial and operating risks surrounding the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic and consider that adequate resources will continue to be available to fund the activities of the Charity for the foreseeable future, being at least 12 months from the date of this report. The trustees are therefore of the view that Charity is a going concern.
Plans for Future Periods
Going forwards, the trustees are committed to ensuring the survival and future prosperity of the supported charities in Namibia and have plans to continue to improve marketing material and online sales channels. Future plans for the Charity are currently dependent on the challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, which is being kept under continual review by the trustees as the situation evolves.
Risk Management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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AFRICAT UK
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Structure, Governance and Management
AfriCat UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 22 May 2006 and registered as a charity on 11 July 2007. 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. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 each.
The trustees are also its company directors, for the purpose of company law, and its members. The board of trustees is responsible for the overall management and control of the Charity.
An agreed mechanism for the recruitment and appointment of new trustees has been established. The process will include all existing trustees and can include opinions of those who may have recently retired. This will be by invitation to existing supporters of the Charity and those who have expressed an interest in acting in such a capacity. Selection will depend upon the skills, commitment and experience such candidates may be able to offer in order that the Charity should have balanced skill sets available to it. Ideally candidates will have (or be prepared at their expense) to visit Namibia to see the projects first-hand.
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material
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departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
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J Tomlinson
Trustee
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AFRICAT UK
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Africat UK ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2020.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity 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 [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Mark Nelligan (FCA)
Wellden Turnbull Limited Albany House Claremont Lane Esher, Surrey KT10 9FQ
Date: 22/12/2021
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AFRICAT UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| Note Income from: Donations & legacies 3 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds 4 Charitable activities 5 Other expenditure 7 Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) Transfers between funds 11 Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Restricted funds 2020 £ 16,081 16,081 - 17,804 - 17,804 (1,723) (5,936) (7,659) 7,659 (7,659) - |
Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 21,075 21,075 2,213 80,439 3,660 86,312 (65,237) 29,877 (35,360) 42,234 (35,360) 6,874 |
Total funds 2020 £ 37,156 37,156 2,213 98,243 3,660 104,116 (66,960) 23,941 (43,019) 49,893 (43,019) 6,874 |
Total funds 2019 £ 51,826 51,826 9,584 61,072 2,813 73,469 (21,643) - (21,643) 71,536 (21,643) 49,893 |
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The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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AFRICAT UK REGISTERED NUMBER: 05824442
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020
| Note Current assets Debtors 9 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 Net current assets Charity funds Restricted funds 11 Unrestricted funds 11 Total funds |
150 32,129 32,279 (25,405) |
2020 £ 6,874 - 6,874 6,874 |
194 52,093 52,287 (2,394) |
2019 £ 49,893 7,659 42,234 |
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| 49,893 |
The Charity is a private company limited by guarantee and was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
J Tomlinson Trustee Date:
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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AFRICAT UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
1. Accounting policies
1.1 General information and basis of preparation of financial statements
Africat UK is a private company limited by guarantee registered in England. Each member is liable to contribute a sum not exceeding £1 in the event of the Charity being wound up. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page 1 of these financial statements. The nature of the Charity’s operations and principal activities are detailed in the Trustees' report.
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 issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Africat UK meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
1.2 Going concern
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which means that the Charity will continue to meet its liabilities as they fall due for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements. In assessing the appropriateness of the going concern basis of preparation, the trustees have taken into account the key risks of the Charity, including the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19.
The uncertain economic outlook and level of future donations is an area of financial uncertainty which the trustees have mitigated by adopting a new approach to fundraising utilising online resources and sale of goods, whilst limiting any expenditure and future development until the situation has improved.
On the basis that the Charity's spending is discretionary and it has minimal fixed costs it is reasonable that the Charity can continue operating for the foreseeable future even if donations income falls. Spending can be easily controlled and is monitored by trustees on a ongoing basis.
Having undertaken their assessment, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements and the trustees consider it appropriate to prepare these financial statements on a going concern basis.
1.3 Income
Income is received by way of donations, legacies and gifts in kind and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which it is receivable. Gifts in kind are included in income at a value which is an estimate of the financial costs borne by the donor where such a cost is quantifiable and measurable. No income is recognised where there is no financial cost borne by a third party. Other income is included when received.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
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AFRICAT UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
1. Accounting policies (continued)
1.4 Expenditure
Expenditure comprises activities undertaken which are directly identifiable as wholly or mainly in support of the Charity's objectives. Charitable activities include expenditure on the various projects and programmes undertaken and include both the direct costs and support costs relating to those activities. Other expenditure includes governance costs relating to compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
1.5 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.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Fixed assets costing more than £100 are capitalised. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives.
The Charity does not currently own any fixed assets.
1.7 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.8 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
1.9 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
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AFRICAT UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
1. Accounting policies (continued)
1.10 Funds
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of Charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the Charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the Charity's work or for specific activities or projects being undertaken by the Charity.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
2. Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement
There are no judgements or estimates when applying the accounting policies that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements that are not readily apparent from other sources.
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Donations and legacies Gift aid Total 2019 |
Restricted funds 2020 £ 13,579 2,502 16,081 46,779 |
Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 20,291 784 21,075 5,047 |
Total funds 2020 £ 33,870 3,286 37,156 51,826 |
Total funds 2019 £ 50,308 1,518 |
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4. Expenditure on raising funds
Costs of generating funds
| Marketing & publicity Fundraising |
Restricted funds 2020 £ - - - |
Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 2,213 - 2,213 |
Total funds 2020 £ 2,213 - 2,213 |
Total funds 2019 £ 722 8,862 |
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| 9,584 |
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AFRICAT UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
5. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Charitable activities - AfriCat Namibia Total 2019 |
Restricted funds 2020 £ 17,804 60,499 |
Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 80,439 573 |
Total funds 2020 £ 98,243 61,072 |
Total funds 2019 £ 61,072 |
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6. Staff costs and trustees' emoluments
The company did not employ any staff in 2020 (2019: None). No remuneration or expenses were paid to any Trustee for their services during the period.
7. Other expenditure
| Accountancy Insurance Bank charges Total 2019 |
Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 3,045 432 183 3,660 2,813 |
Total funds 2020 £ 3,045 432 183 3,660 2,813 |
Total funds 2019 £ 2,394 309 110 |
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| 2,813 | |||
8. Independent examiner's remuneration
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| Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the preparation and | ||
| independent examination of the Charity's annual accounts | 3,000 | 2,394 |
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AFRICAT UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
9. Debtors
| 2020 | 2019 | |
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| Due within one year | ||
| Gift aid claims | 150 | 194 |
10. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2020 £ 2,394 23,011 25,405 |
2019 £ - 2,394 |
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| 2,394 |
Accruals and deferred income includes deferred income of £20,010 at 31 December 2020 (2019: Nil) representing amounts received in relation to the 'Donate Now - Stay Later' programme. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated travel restrictions to Namibia, amounts received in advance of trips taking place have been carried forward within deferred income. Guests have until 2025 to redeem their bookings.
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AFRICAT UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
11. Statement of funds
| Total of funds Unrestricted funds Designated funds Designated Fund - projects support General funds General Fund Total Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Protect A Pride Sponsorships Onguta School appeal Lion guards Environmental Education Centre Okonjima Research Team Namibian Lion Trust |
Balance at 1 January 2020 £ - 42,234 42,234 1,514 2,259 712 1,383 1,791 - - 7,659 49,893 |
Income £ - 21,075 21,075 569 1,400 253 243 1,618 642 11,356 16,081 37,156 |
Expenditure £ (23,941) (62,371) (86,312) - (2,453) (965) (1,626) (875) (529) (11,356) (17,804) (104,116) |
Transfers in/out £ 23,941 5,936 29,877 (2,083) (1,206) - - (2,534) (113) - (5,936) 23,941 |
Balance at 31 December 2020 £ - 6,874 6,874 - - - - - - - - 6,874 |
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For the year-ended 31 December 2020, a designated support fund has been created and fully utilised to help provide funding to key projects listed in Note 12 below. This is to make up the shortfall on restricted project income received during 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AFRICAT UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
12. Name of restricted fund & description, nature & purpose of the fund
Mobile vet clinic
This is an appeal to raise funds for the AfriCat Foundation, for a specialised vehicle equipped with the necessary equipment and supplies to enable a vet to perform collaring operations, routine vet procedures and emergency medical treatment in the field with greater efficiency and ease.
Protect a Pride
Donations are used to meet day to day expenditure on the work of the lion research team, the lion guards and the kraal building programme all focused on reducing the numbers of lions killed for predating on livestock.
Sponsorships
These donations go towards the costs of the AfriCat Ambassador Big Cats who live in the Carnivore Centre or in the Okonjima Nature Reserve — this includes the annual health checks, food and monitoring.
Onguta School Appeal
AfriCat North was requested by the community (with which it has a long term relationship) to build a permanent school structure to replace two tatty army tents. The government pays the teachers and provides basic equipment. AfriCat UK is supporting this initiative as education provides a key to the future generations of community members. The school is now built and ongoing fundraising is required to cover the costs of the water supply and solar power.
Lion Guards
This is a team of men elected by their communities and farmers themselves to support the farmers within their community to find ways to lives successfully alongside lions. They run education programmes, identify places that need kraals and help with their construction, track lions, provide support when collaring a lion and will help to chase lions away if they threaten livestock via an early warning alert system.
Environmental Education Centr e
The Jenny Horan Legacy Fund — fundraising in memory of Jenny Horan to build a lasting memorial to her goals and ambitions for life.
Okonjima Research team
At the AfriCat Foundation under the direction of Dr Sarah Edwards a structured research programme was developed undertaking ground-breaking research into leopards, brown hyena, pangolins, and aardvarks with ongoing research into issues for captive cheetah. While most of their funding came direct from Okonjima and grants secured by the team additional funds were needed to help secure things like additional GPS collars/tags, data loggers and other pieces of equipment and gadgetry. It was also noted that in the UK there was an active interest in the work being done. All the research completed was deliberately put in the public domain to help others. Promoting the work was a part of the AfriCat UK’s remit.
Namibian Lion Trust
AfriCat UK is supporting this operation in Namibia which was set up in early 2020 to promote lion research and co-existence between farming communities and conflict wildlife, striving to inspire people to respect and protect flora and fauna in their natural habitats.
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AFRICAT UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
13. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current period
| Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
6,874 Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 32,279 (25,405) |
6,874 Total funds 2020 £ 32,279 (25,405) |
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Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period
| Total Current assets Creditors due within one year |
Restricted funds 2019 £ 7,659 - 7,659 |
Unrestricted funds 2019 £ 44,628 (2,394) 42,234 |
Total funds 2019 £ 52,287 (2,394) 49,893 |
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14. Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions in the reporting period requiring disclosure (2019: None).
15. Post balance sheet events
Subsequent to the year-end, global economies have continued to be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 virus pandemic. This is a non-adjusting post balance sheet event. The overall financial and operational impact on the Charity remains uncertain and further details are provided in the Trustees' report and Note 1.2 of the financial statements.
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