## **Annual Report 2024**
Dignity & Freedom ...for the poor, the marginalised, and the outcastes in South Asia.
## FROM OUR CEO
Thank you for supporting the marginalised communities the Good Shepherd initiatives are helping. As you read this report it will give you a snapshot of the activity and outcomes through 2024. I trust like me, you will be encouraged by the holistic impact of education, health, economic empowerment and community development. Each project helps many individuals, but I particularly like how they also connect with each other, bringing a greater impact for the whole community.
It is especially encouraging to hear about the girls who would be at risk of being forced into childmarriage, being trafficked or otherwise exploited if they had not been given the opportunity to attend one of our schools. Many years ago I interviewed three girls who had just been rescued from prostitution. I asked “what would have helped protect you from being vulnerable to being trafficked.” All three immediately answered “education.”
It is good that we have increased the number of primary care clinics to 7, and eClinics to 91, but sadly we have had to close some schools. This has been done in order to consolidate and deepen the overall schools programmes. It is never easy to take a step back, but sometimes necessary to increase for the future. Indeed, some of the school closures will enable their redevelopment and upgrading with a view to re-opening in the future. Overall, 2024 has seen growth, whether that is through increased numbers of people being helped or the deepening of the work through consolidation.
Thank you again for your support.
## GARY SLOAN | DFN UK
Cover photo: enthusiastic children enjoy the benefits of attending our Good Shepherd schools.
**DFN UK is part of the global family of Dignity Freedom Networks supporting the work of OMIF in India. Here’s how it works...**
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## **OMIF**
OMIF IS A DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH OF INDIA
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## EDUCATION
_“Many students from my school have acquired government jobs and have settled in good positions. Other students are trained engineers, doctors and teachers.”_ NEETHI, PRINCIPAL OF SCHOOL IN SLUM AREA
**Our schools programme began at the turn of the millennium, as a response to requests for help from leaders of marginalised communities in India, such as Dalit, tribal and other low-caste groups. They asked for good quality, English-medium education for their children (English is still the language of opportunity in India), in a non-discriminatory environment where everyone is respected regardless of race, creed, caste or gender. By providing such education, Good Shepherd schools give these children opportunities that had been denied to their communities for generations.**
At the end of 2024 we have 79 schools across 17 states in India, with 21,195 students (including 9,327 girls). This follows a period of consolidation during which our Indian partners took the difficult decision to close a number of schools which had become unviable. This enables them to focus on the schools which have the greatest potential for making a significant impact on their local communities, making the best use of resources.
## HELPING CHILDREN FULFIL THEIR POTENTIAL
Over the last year our emphasis has been on **improving the standard of education** delivered by our schools to help students fulfil their potential. 40 Class 10 students achieved 90% or higher in their public exams, compared with 25 students the previous year. This entitles them to scholarships and subsidies for intermediate college education. The continuing focus on academic
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## EDUCATION
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Education is the tool that can break the cycle of
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excellence and increased student motivation contributed significantly to these improved exam results.
Other contributory factors to these improvements include greater emphasis on project-based learning, hands-on activities to enhance student engagement, observations and feedback on teaching and lesson plans. Continuous professional development remains a cornerstone of our education strategy. This ensures that teachers stay updated with modern teaching techniques and technology. Education consultants deliver workshops, complemented by in-house seminars focusing on leadership and teaching strategies. School principals also address specific needs through training sessions.
During the last year, five middle schools upgraded to high schools, and most significantly two high schools now provide education up to Class 12. Four schools are working toward affiliation with the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE), to join our six schools which have already achieved this nationally and internationally recognised standard of education.
**Special education programmes** have been introduced to cater for differently-abled students, promoting inclusivity. These include individualised learning plans and support systems.
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activities are utilised to make foundational learning engaging and effective.
families on the importance of primary education in reducing social risks.
## REDUCING THE RISK
A major focus over the last year has been on providing school places and retaining girls who come from particularly vulnerable situations. Typically these girls may be at risk of being forced into child-marriage, being trafficked or otherwise exploited. **DFN UK** has supported this initiative through our **REDUCING the RISK Appeal** . Our schools initiated special enrolment drives targeting at-risk girls in rural and underserved areas. They provided scholarships and mentorship programmes to support their continued education and personal development. Awareness sessions were conducted for
Another initiative designed to keep girls in school is providing access to safe sanitary products. Nationally, 1 in 5 girls drop out of school when they begin to menstruate; in some areas the drop-out rate is as high as 4 in 5. By providing sanitary towel dispensing machines and incinerators for the disposal of used products in all our schools we are encouraging girls to remain in education.
## IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY
Our schools drive holistic transformation in underserved communities utilising education, healthcare and economic empowerment initiatives.
**6,163** TOTAL CLASS 10 GRADUATES
**40 2,000** 90%+ SCORES IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUBLIC EXAMS GIRLS AT RISK 5 A aT * ie
## - HEALTHCARE
_“Every life we touch is a testament to your belief in our mission. Thank you for standing with us to create a world where accessible healthcare is the norm.”_ HEALTHCARE PROGRAMME LEADERSHIP
**Ill health and disease are both a cause and a consequence of poverty, especially in marginalised communities. We aim to provide accessible healthcare to communities which have been excluded from this basic human right. To achieve this the team in India has created a network of community health workers in our schools and in villages, along with eClinics which give access to GPs and specialists via video-link. Our team in India also run medical camps (pop-up clinics) in remote villages and in slum areas. All of these are resourced by our primary clinics.**
_Above: Our pop-up clinics make vital healthcare more accessible for the poor and marginalised. Below: Using a converted shipping container for an eClinic is just one inventive solution to_
_enable us to serve local communities._
Over the last year our healthcare programme continued to grow and consolidate. Strategic developments were implemented to bridge gaps in provision, often in partnership with local government institutions in order to provide sustainable solutions, to ensure that ‘no-one is left behind’. This approach demonstrated and addressed the intersection
of health inequalities and gender, specifically helping marginalised women and children.
Key achievements during 2024 include:
**Increasing the number of primary care clinics** to seven, and eClinics to 91.
**Reducing maternal and child mortality** – every mother who received antenatal and postnatal care
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## **Patient Interactions 2024**
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through our healthcare programme had access to safe delivery support, and their babies are thriving.
**Improving immunisation coverage** – our healthcare team facilitated full immunisation for all infants and children under their care.
**Expanding healthcare workforce** – 25 new Community Health Workers were trained and deployed. Five capacity-building training programmes and 12 workshops were conducted. Our paramedical college developed further to ensure regular training, recruitment and and deployment of skilled health workers.
**Empowering communities** – we improved the effectiveness of health awareness through structured
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teaching programmes. Also, Good Shepherd school students were empowered as health ambassadors in their communities.
Another significant development during the past year has been the roll-out of **mental health support and counselling** as a key aspect of healthcare. India’s marginalised communities face chronic stress, trauma and depression. Severe mental illnesses often go undiagnosed due to stigma and limited access to care. Mental health support now intersects across all our healthcare programmes integrating wellness checks, counselling, therapy and accessible services for all. During the year healthcare staff had over 100,000 mental health support interactions.
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A LIFE RESTORED
**Sridevi (19) struggled with extreme fatigue and swelling on her face and body for over a year. She found it difficult to keep up with her work; her husband and mother-in-law constantly berated her. Random medication from local practitioners did not work. She was deeply depressed.**
**One of our health workers referred Sridevi to our nearest eClinic where she felt welcome and was treated with respect. A video consultation with a senior endocrinologist and subsequent blood tests revealed severe hypothyroidism. Within 3 months of thyroid medication her energy returned and the swelling disappeared. She could work again; she could smile again. Our healthcare made a world of difference for Sridevi!**
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## ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
**Empowering men and particularly women by helping them to develop employable skills, set up in business or access employment opportunities enables them to lift themselves out of extreme poverty. Our Indian colleagues do this through various initiatives including vocational training and small business set-up grants.**
Economic empowerment initiatives play an important part in all areas of our work. Our schools often set up skills training for parents and others in the community, for example. They also have a key role in rehabilitating women and girls who have been rescued from exploitation. This is particularly true in our community care programme.
## COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAMME GIVES HOPE AND OPPORTUNITIES
Training centres are located in or near the local communities of the young women and girls. These provide a variety of courses from the more familiar tailoring, data-entry and beautician training to the newer paramedical courses (health worker, phlebotomy, pharmacy assistant, etc.). All such courses are now accredited by the local authorities.
Seven young women who have taken part in this programme are now in their third year of a graduate nursing programme - something that would have been beyond their wildest dreams when they first came into contact with our team members.
Accredited paramedical courses not only provide invaluable vocational skills and knowledge, but also develops potential recruits for our healthcare programme.
Most of the women in the community care programme are helped to find employment in a safe and supportive work environment. Navitna*, for example, was helped into a job at a prestigious unisex hair salon. Her employer provided her with further training, food and accommodation. She joined our programme as a very shy and timid girl, but grew in confidence as she gained new skills and experience.
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## COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
**Our community development programmes running in over 300 villages are designed to help prevent the exploitation of women from poor and marginalised communities. The team in India has developed a holistic approach including advocacy, economic empowerment, healthcare, education and awareness, along with rehabilitation in refuge shelters and in the community.** YS CHILDREN’S SHELTER - PROTECTING AND CARING FOR GIRLS AT RISK OF EXPLOITATION An official inspection in 2024 gave our Pratigya Children’s Refuge Shelter a glowing report. 102 at-risk girls are currently experiencing the care and protection offered through the shelter. Most of them are studying at a nearby Good Shepherd School.
The state authorities are so impressed with the work of the shelter that they regularly refer girls for places. So far 20 girls have come through this route. The rest are identified through our community development programme aimed at preventing the exploitation and abuse of women and girls. Girls are offered places with the agreement of their mothers.
MINISTRY OF WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT AND CHILD WELFARE, TELANGANA STATE GOVERNMENT
**Inspection Report: Pratigya Shelter** Grade: A+++
‘Best facilities ever’
‘Excellent services’
The shelter provides a refuge of safety and protection in a loving, caring environment.
‘Facilities are excellent’ ‘All documents well maintained’
As well as providing a safe place for at-risk girls, our children’s refuge shelter also provides counselling, healthcare, plus tutoring and study time to support their schooling.
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## FINANCES 2024 £
WHERE OUR INCOME CAME FROM...
**Gift Aid** 1% **Businesses** 7% **Education** We are grateful to our many **Community** 10% 30% **Sponsorship** donors for their continuing **organisations (Individuals)** support for the work, enabling us **and churches** to bring dignity and freedom to India’s poor and marginalised. **Charitable trusts** 36% 16% **Individuals** Income from donations and charitable grants in 2024 (£650k) was on a par with the previous year, despite the continuing financial pressures on many of our supporters. The following were of particular HOW GRANTS/DONATIONS FOR INDIA PROJECTS WERE USED... significance: 1. Receipt of our largest single grant from a charitable trust which will **Reducing the** ~~[a]~~ 23% **Risk Appeal** be used to expand and replicate our children’s therapy centre. **Slum Projects** 3% 51% **Education** 3% 2. The provision of match-funding **Community** by a group of charitable trusts in **Development** Northern Ireland for our Reducing 20% the Risk appeal. 3. Thanks to the above and to the **Healthcare** generosity of our supporters, the Reducing the Risk Appeal was our most successful non-emergency relief appeal raising over £143k. ~~a>~~ N.B. Provisional figures as at Jan 2025. Full audited accounts will be available on the Charity Commission website later in 2025. 10
## Looking Ahead
**Schools**
As our work continues to develop and expand, here are some specific goals over the next few years…
## EDUCATION
In 2025 we are targeting a 20% increase in student enrolments. This would bring numbers back to pre-pandemic levels.
The schools leadership is also committed to expanding the teacher development programme which has proven invaluable over the last few years. This will be delivered both internally and externally.
There will also be a focus on
infrastructure improvement. At a basic level this will involve re-decorating and repairing existing buildings and facilities. Particular attention will be paid to sanitation facilities. The intention is also to install smart classrooms in more of our schools.
## HEALTHCARE
Plans to build on the success of the children’s therapy centre are also underway. This will include setting
up ten satellite centres nationwide to deliver care for children with disabilities, training for their families and for other professionals, as well as modelling that all children, no matter what their disability, have value and worth.
A 5-year plan to develop and build a national medical centre, subject to funding, has been announced. A state-ofthe-art facility will:
Treat more patients today, prioritising people from marginalised, low-income groups, and survivors of exploitation. Train health professionals for tomorrow, offering governmentaccredited paramedical training programmes.
Transform healthcare for the future, setting a new standard in sustainable, high-impact healthcare, ensuring access for all.
## COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Building on the success of our children’s refuge shelter in Telangana, we are planning to replicate this facility in the neighbouring state of Karnataka in an area where girls are also at high risk of being exploited and abused.
**Clinics**
**HIV/AIDS centre**
**eClinics**
a **Community health workers Medical camps**
**Vocational training Business Development Centres Women’s Development Centres Small business set-up grants Self-help groups**
**Prevention and awareness Advocacy and legal support Community health workers Refuge shelters Economic empowerment School places and transport**
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## OPPORTUNITY HOPE Education Healthcare
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## DIGNITY FREEDOM Economic Empowerment Community Development
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**DFN UK** and Dignity Freedom Network are working names of Freedom Network International, registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee (No 06256996) and charity No 1122937 (England and Wales). Registered office: Philanthropy House, Priestly Court, Staffordshire Technology Park, Stafford ST18 0LQ.
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FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
31 DECEMBER 2024
Company Number 06256996
Charlty Number 1122937
FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CONTENTS
PAGES
Charity information
Directors, report
2to4
Independent Accountant report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Statement of cash Ilows
Notes to the financial statements
9t013
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FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
CHARITY INFORMATION
Company number
Charity number
06256996
1122937
Reglstered worklng names
DFN UK
Freedom Nelwork South Asia
Freedom Network UK
Dignity Freedom Network
Dlractors
Mr Gary Sloan (Chairman)
Rev Paul Sands
Mr Martin Young
Mr Kumar Swamy
Mrs Santosh Rai
Mr Josh D'souza
Mrs Rebecca Harcourt
Reglstered offlce
Philanthropy House
Priestly Court
Staffordshire Technology Park
Slafford
ST18 OLQ
Bankeys
Nat West Bank
Shrewsbury Corporale Office
Suite 5, Prospect House
Belle Vue Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 7NR
Sollcltors
Wrigleys
19 Cookridge Street
Leeds
LS2 3AG
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FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
DIRECTORS. ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Dlrectors
The following were members of the Board of Directors during the whole of the period unless slated
othemise:
Mr Gary Sloan (Chairman)
Mr Joseph D'souza
Mr Paul Sands
Mr Kumar Swamy
Mr Martin Young
Mrs Santosh Rai
Mr Josh D'souza
The Directors, who are also Trustees for the purposes of Charity Law. present their report and the
financial statements for the year ended 31 sl Dernber 2024. These financial statements comply
with statutory requirements, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Statement of
Recommended Practice - Accounling and Reporting by Charities SORP (FRS 102) effective
January 2019.
Currently we have seven eXperIend and committed Directors, and we are active5y seeking to
recruit new ones to ensure that we have the right balance of skills. Only the Members have power
to appoint new Directors.
Constltutlon
Freedom Network International is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The charitable objects of the company are:
to promote for the public benefit the enforcement of human rights and the sound
administration of human rights law and practi throughout the world in accordance wilh
the relevant legal Jurisdl0n(S).
to advance education about human rights and to cultivate a public sentiment in favour of
human rights.,
to promote racial and religious harmony, equaltly and diversity by providing educational
reSoUrS and information to promote better awareness of the causes and consequences
of a world where racial and religious harmony, equality and diversity do not exist.,
to advance education throughout the world;
to relieve poverty and sickness, particularly amongst victims of natural or olher kinds of
disaster. particularly by the provision of funds or equipment lo individuals or
organisations who are themselves or work with those in need.
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FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Prlnclpal Actlvltles Undertaken
Our aim is to see the poor, marginalised and outcastes of society transition to living in Dignity and
Freedom. Our programmes are designed. led and staffed by nationals, with a holistic approach
focusing on four key areas:
Education.. Quality, English-medium, values-based education primarily focusing on
children from poor and marginalised communities, including those sometimes known as
Dalits and Adivasis.
Healthcare.. Community health workers, primary clinics and HIVIAIDS ntreS to help
prevent sickness and disease- a cause and consequence of poverty and inequality.
Economic Empowerment: Business start-up grants, self-help groups and vocalional
training to enable the poor to earn a livelihood, become self-sufficient and hold their heads
up high.
Community Development.. Empowerment and development programmes helping prevent
the exploitation of women and girls,
Publlc beneflt
The Directors confirm that they have complied with the duty in the Charities Act 2011 to have due
regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the
charitable objectives and aims of Freedom Network International, as well as in planning future
activities.
ACHIEVEMENTS, PERFORMANCE AND FUTURE PLANS
Refer to the separate directors, report which was submitted to Charity Commission along with
these financial statements.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The financial results are shown in the SOFA on page 6. Total income for the year was £665,389
(2023 £1,355,774) which came entirely from donations and grants including Gift Aid tax
reclaimed.
Total expenditure was £683,485 (2023 - £1,344,598). The main area of expenditure was grants to
a partnering charity in India tolalling £945,127 (2023- £1,157,918).
This left a deficit of £18.096 for the year (2023- surplus of £11,176). At the year-end the charity
held reserves of £85,832 which were all unrestricted.
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FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Reserves
It is the policy of the Board to build up reserves which are sufficient to enable smooth running of
the day-to-day activities of the charity, which is approximately £60,000. Al the year-end the
unrestricted reserves were £85,832.
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies, regime under the
Companies Act 2006.
This reportwas approved by the Board on........................................
behalf by
and is signed on its
Gary Sloan
Chairman & Director
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FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE DIRECTORS
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Freedom Network Internatlonal ('the
Company'}
I report on the charity truslees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31
December 2024.
Responslbllltles and basls 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
Acl 20061'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 the Charities Act 2011, s. 145 ('the 2011 Act.). In carrying out my
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under s. 145(5) (b) ofthe
2011 Act.
Independent examlner's statement
Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed
In s. 145 of the 2011 Act. I confimi that V are qualified to undertake the examination because Wynniatt-
Husey Llmited is a member of ICAEW. 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 examlnation giving me cause to believe:
accounllng records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the
2008 Act; or
the accounts do nol accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requlrements 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
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 lapplicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wllh the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Mr T D Mayne
For and behalf of Wnniatt-Husey Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor
The Old Coach House
Horse Fair
Rugeley
Staffordshlre
WS15 2EL
Date.............
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FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING THE INCOPAE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totals
2024
Totals
2023
Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donatlons & grants
64.392
600,997
665.389 1,355.774
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
64,392
600,997
685,389 1,355,774
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Expanditur6 on chantable activilies..
Advancement of human rights education
189,701
493,784
683,485 1,344,598
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
189.701
493,784
683,486 1,344,598
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
FOR THE YEAR
(125,309)
107,213
(18,096)
11,176
Transfers been funds
107,213 (107,213)
Net movement In fdS
(18.096)
118,096
11.176
Balances brought fornard
103,928
103,928
92,752
Balances carried fc4ward
85,832
86.832
103,928
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year,
All Income and expenditurè derive from continuing activitl8S.
The notes on pages 9 to 13 fomi part of these flnanclal ststements.
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FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
BALANCE SHEET
31 DECEMBER 2024
Note
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14.329
187.744
13,928
182,289
Total Current Assets
202,073
196,217
LIABILITIES
Creditors falling due within one year
10
(116,242)
(92,290)
Net Current Assets
85,831
103,927
Net Assets
85,832
103,928
FUNDS
Unreslrlcted funds
Restricted funds
11
8S,832
103,928
Total Funds
85,832
103.928
For the year ended 31 December 2024. the company was enlilled to exemplion from the provlsions of the Companies
Acl 2006 Ilh6 Act) relating lo the audit of the accounts for the year by virtlse ot section 477, and no member or members
have requested an audit pur8uanl to se¢tlon 476 of the Act
The diredors ad(nowledge their responsibility for..
complying wth the requirements of the Act with respect to acc£*unlkng records and the preparalion of accounts,
and
preparing arLounls whlch give a true and lair view of the slate of affairs of the charity as al the end of the
financial year and ol ils nel incoming or outgoing resources lor the financial year in acwrdance with the
requirements of Ihe Act relaling lo ffinancial slalernents, so far as appIlble lo the charily.
These financial statements have beèn prepared in ac£ordance wth the special provisions for companies subjecl to Ihe
small companies. regime. and wfh It Fin8ncial Reporting Standard IFRS) 102.
These finan¢lal Statements were approved by the directors on .....
their behalf by,.
and are signed on
Gary Sloan
Chairman & Director
The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these flnancial statements.
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FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
31 DECEMBER 2024
Total funds
Prior year funds
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
5.456
17,623)
Change In cash and cash equlvalents In the
reportlng perlod
5,455
(1.623)
Cash and cash equlvalonts at the beglnnlng of the
reportlng perlod
182,289
189.912
Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the
reporting perfod
187,744
182,289
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE) TO
NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Total fund8
Prior year fund8
Net incomellexpendilure) for the reporting pericyj
(as per the slatement of financial activities)
(19,096)
11,176
Adjustments for:
(Increase)Idecrease in debtors
Increasel(decreasel in creditors
(401)
24,952
189
(18,968)
Net cash provlded by (used in) operntlng actlvlt598
5,455
(7.623)
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FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 3q DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention, and in accordance with the
Stal8ment of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities {SORP), FRS 102
effective January 2019, applicable accounting standards and the Companies Act 2006. The particular
accounting policies adopted by the Directors are described beltJW'.
(a) Fund accountlng
Unrestrlcted ftsnds are available for use at the discretion of the Directors in furtherance of th8
general objectives of the charity.
Deslgnated funds are unrestricted funds that the Directors have set aside for specific purposes.
Restrlcted funds are subject to restrictions on their use, either imposed by the donor or included in
the terms of an appeal.
(b) Incomlng re8ourc08
Grants and donations received are accounted when the charity is 6ntitled to it and as soon as it is
prudent and practicable to do so, generally the earlier of the date of notifi'cation or receipt. Grants thal
are specified for use in a later accounting period are deferred lo that period.
(c) Resources expended
Thls Includes costs of charitable aclivities, fundraising and governance expenditure.
Fundraising costs are costs incurred in motivating indlviduals and other organisations lo donate to
the work of the charity.
Dlrect charltable expendllure includes all expenditure directty related to the objects of the charity.
Govemance comprises expenditure incurred in the management of the charity's assels,
organisational administration and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
(d) Flxed Assets and Depreclatlon
Tangible fixed assets with a cost over £300 are stated at cost less d&preciation.
Depreclation is provided in order to writethdown the cost of tangible fixed assets over their estimated
useful Ilves, using the following rates..
Computer equipment
33% reducing balance
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
UNRESTRICTED AND RESTRICTED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
Unrestricted funds relate to the general activitie5 of the charity.
Restricted funds relate to the activities of Dignity Freedom Neiwork UK (DFN UK).
DONATIONS AND GRANTS
2024
2023
Unrestrlcted
Grants
UK work- genèral donations
Gift Aid tsx recoverable
12,900
61,492
3,(H)O
83,090
5,078
Total unrestricl8d
64,392
91,168
Restrlcted
Donations..
- Appeal fund8
DFN Australia {for India)
- Community Development
- Ecmomic Empowerment
Education
General Ilndia)
Healthcare
Slum projects
Gift Aid tax recoverable
141,195
119,824
680,676
21,359
235
273,101
18,036
503
270,197
1,971
111,530
18,000
39,566
97,631
31.000
40,780
Total restricted
600.997
1,264.606
Total donatlons and grsnls
665,389
1,355,774
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Unrestricted
Employment costs (see note 6)
Management costs
Marketing & communications
Travel & accommodation
Administration costs
Govemance costs
Audil fees
Independent examiner's fee
85,159
45,976
6,261
10,960
23,482
16,864
75,961
54,805
9,186
12,060
18,732
15.036
2,000
900
Total unrestricted
189,701
186,680
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (contlnued)
Restrlcted
Grants paidlexpended (see note 5)
493,784
1,157,918
Total charitable activities exFendiiure
683,485
1,344,598
ANALYSIS OF RESTRICTED GRANTS PAIDIEXPENDED
2024
2023
Appeal funds (India)
Community Development (Indla)
DFN Australia (India)
Economlc empowement (India)
Education costs (India)
General (India)
H8althcare (India)
Slum projects (India)
117,793
15,975
102,401
18,991
680,676
188
245,212
422
243,128
99,876
15,060
84,100
28,350
493,784
1.157,918
EMPLOYMENT COSTS
2024
2023
Salaries and wages
Employer's pension contributions
Employer's NIC contributions
84,358
801
75,362
599
Total
85,159
75,981
No employee received remuneration in excess of £60,000 during Ihe year.
The average number of employees during the year was six {2023 - six). The average number of
full-time equivalent employees was three (2023- three).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTORS AND RELATED PARTIES
On8 director, Mr G Sloan, received remuneration during the year of £7,380 (2023- nil) in his roie as
interim CEO. No other remuneration or expenses were paid to directors during the year.
The directors made totsl a9gr8gate donations of £360 to the charity during the year {2023 - £660).
The charity works closely with a partner charity in India which has three directors in common - Dr
Joseph D'souza, Mr Kumar Swamy and Mr Josh D'souza. Grants were mad8 to this charity during
the year as follows:
2024
2023
O.M. Books Foundation
466,777
1,173,324
Mr Paul Sands {Director) is also a trustee of Russell Park Baptist Church, a co-operating charity which
donated £1.846 to the charity during the year (2023- £1,104).
FIXED ASSETS
Computer
equipment
Total
Cost or Valuatlon
At 1 January 2024
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2024
724
724
724
724
Depreclatlon
Al 1 January 2024
Charge for year
Disposals
At 31 December 2024
723
723
723
723
Net book value
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
DEBTORS
2024
2023
Income tax recoverable
Prepayments
11,427
2,902
11,737
2,191
14,329
13,928
10. CREDITORS: amounts falling due wlthln one year
2024
2023
Accruals
Other creditors
114,317
1,925
91,157
1,133
116,242
92,290
11. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
Al 1 jaY
2024
Al 31 December
2024
I10m*
ExpeThJAwè
Trnnsfer8
Unrestrlctsd funds;
General reserve
103.928
64,392
(189,701)
107,213
85,832
Restrlctsd lunds:
DFN UK
600,997
(493.784) (107,213)
Total funds
103.928
665,389
1683,485)
85.832
DFN UK represents funds donated for Ihe DKJnity Freedom Network projects.
The transfer of funds out of DFN UK into the general resetve repSentS management fees on all gifts
for India.
FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
31 DECEMBER 2024
Company Number 06256996
Charlty Number 1122937
FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CONTENTS
PAGES
Charity information
Directors, report
2to4
Independent Accountant report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Statement of cash Ilows
Notes to the financial statements
9t013
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FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
CHARITY INFORMATION
Company number
Charity number
06256996
1122937
Reglstered worklng names
DFN UK
Freedom Nelwork South Asia
Freedom Network UK
Dignity Freedom Network
Dlractors
Mr Gary Sloan (Chairman)
Rev Paul Sands
Mr Martin Young
Mr Kumar Swamy
Mrs Santosh Rai
Mr Josh D'souza
Mrs Rebecca Harcourt
Reglstered offlce
Philanthropy House
Priestly Court
Staffordshire Technology Park
Slafford
ST18 OLQ
Bankeys
Nat West Bank
Shrewsbury Corporale Office
Suite 5, Prospect House
Belle Vue Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 7NR
Sollcltors
Wrigleys
19 Cookridge Street
Leeds
LS2 3AG
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DIRECTORS. ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Dlrectors
The following were members of the Board of Directors during the whole of the period unless slated
othemise:
Mr Gary Sloan (Chairman)
Mr Joseph D'souza
Mr Paul Sands
Mr Kumar Swamy
Mr Martin Young
Mrs Santosh Rai
Mr Josh D'souza
The Directors, who are also Trustees for the purposes of Charity Law. present their report and the
financial statements for the year ended 31 sl Dernber 2024. These financial statements comply
with statutory requirements, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Statement of
Recommended Practice - Accounling and Reporting by Charities SORP (FRS 102) effective
January 2019.
Currently we have seven eXperIend and committed Directors, and we are active5y seeking to
recruit new ones to ensure that we have the right balance of skills. Only the Members have power
to appoint new Directors.
Constltutlon
Freedom Network International is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The charitable objects of the company are:
to promote for the public benefit the enforcement of human rights and the sound
administration of human rights law and practi throughout the world in accordance wilh
the relevant legal Jurisdl0n(S).
to advance education about human rights and to cultivate a public sentiment in favour of
human rights.,
to promote racial and religious harmony, equaltly and diversity by providing educational
reSoUrS and information to promote better awareness of the causes and consequences
of a world where racial and religious harmony, equality and diversity do not exist.,
to advance education throughout the world;
to relieve poverty and sickness, particularly amongst victims of natural or olher kinds of
disaster. particularly by the provision of funds or equipment lo individuals or
organisations who are themselves or work with those in need.
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DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Prlnclpal Actlvltles Undertaken
Our aim is to see the poor, marginalised and outcastes of society transition to living in Dignity and
Freedom. Our programmes are designed. led and staffed by nationals, with a holistic approach
focusing on four key areas:
Education.. Quality, English-medium, values-based education primarily focusing on
children from poor and marginalised communities, including those sometimes known as
Dalits and Adivasis.
Healthcare.. Community health workers, primary clinics and HIVIAIDS ntreS to help
prevent sickness and disease- a cause and consequence of poverty and inequality.
Economic Empowerment: Business start-up grants, self-help groups and vocalional
training to enable the poor to earn a livelihood, become self-sufficient and hold their heads
up high.
Community Development.. Empowerment and development programmes helping prevent
the exploitation of women and girls,
Publlc beneflt
The Directors confirm that they have complied with the duty in the Charities Act 2011 to have due
regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the
charitable objectives and aims of Freedom Network International, as well as in planning future
activities.
ACHIEVEMENTS, PERFORMANCE AND FUTURE PLANS
Refer to the separate directors, report which was submitted to Charity Commission along with
these financial statements.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The financial results are shown in the SOFA on page 6. Total income for the year was £665,389
(2023 £1,355,774) which came entirely from donations and grants including Gift Aid tax
reclaimed.
Total expenditure was £683,485 (2023 - £1,344,598). The main area of expenditure was grants to
a partnering charity in India tolalling £945,127 (2023- £1,157,918).
This left a deficit of £18.096 for the year (2023- surplus of £11,176). At the year-end the charity
held reserves of £85,832 which were all unrestricted.
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DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Reserves
It is the policy of the Board to build up reserves which are sufficient to enable smooth running of
the day-to-day activities of the charity, which is approximately £60,000. Al the year-end the
unrestricted reserves were £85,832.
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies, regime under the
Companies Act 2006.
This reportwas approved by the Board on........................................
behalf by
and is signed on its
Gary Sloan
Chairman & Director
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE DIRECTORS
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Freedom Network Internatlonal ('the
Company'}
I report on the charity truslees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31
December 2024.
Responslbllltles and basls 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
Acl 20061'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 the Charities Act 2011, s. 145 ('the 2011 Act.). In carrying out my
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under s. 145(5) (b) ofthe
2011 Act.
Independent examlner's statement
Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed
In s. 145 of the 2011 Act. I confimi that V are qualified to undertake the examination because Wynniatt-
Husey Llmited is a member of ICAEW. 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 examlnation giving me cause to believe:
accounllng records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the
2008 Act; or
the accounts do nol accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requlrements 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
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 lapplicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wllh the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Mr T D Mayne
For and behalf of Wnniatt-Husey Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor
The Old Coach House
Horse Fair
Rugeley
Staffordshlre
WS15 2EL
Date.............
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING THE INCOPAE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totals
2024
Totals
2023
Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donatlons & grants
64.392
600,997
665.389 1,355.774
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
64,392
600,997
685,389 1,355,774
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Expanditur6 on chantable activilies..
Advancement of human rights education
189,701
493,784
683,485 1,344,598
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
189.701
493,784
683,486 1,344,598
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
FOR THE YEAR
(125,309)
107,213
(18,096)
11,176
Transfers been funds
107,213 (107,213)
Net movement In fdS
(18.096)
118,096
11.176
Balances brought fornard
103,928
103,928
92,752
Balances carried fc4ward
85,832
86.832
103,928
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year,
All Income and expenditurè derive from continuing activitl8S.
The notes on pages 9 to 13 fomi part of these flnanclal ststements.
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BALANCE SHEET
31 DECEMBER 2024
Note
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14.329
187.744
13,928
182,289
Total Current Assets
202,073
196,217
LIABILITIES
Creditors falling due within one year
10
(116,242)
(92,290)
Net Current Assets
85,831
103,927
Net Assets
85,832
103,928
FUNDS
Unreslrlcted funds
Restricted funds
11
8S,832
103,928
Total Funds
85,832
103.928
For the year ended 31 December 2024. the company was enlilled to exemplion from the provlsions of the Companies
Acl 2006 Ilh6 Act) relating lo the audit of the accounts for the year by virtlse ot section 477, and no member or members
have requested an audit pur8uanl to se¢tlon 476 of the Act
The diredors ad(nowledge their responsibility for..
complying wth the requirements of the Act with respect to acc£*unlkng records and the preparalion of accounts,
and
preparing arLounls whlch give a true and lair view of the slate of affairs of the charity as al the end of the
financial year and ol ils nel incoming or outgoing resources lor the financial year in acwrdance with the
requirements of Ihe Act relaling lo ffinancial slalernents, so far as appIlble lo the charily.
These financial statements have beèn prepared in ac£ordance wth the special provisions for companies subjecl to Ihe
small companies. regime. and wfh It Fin8ncial Reporting Standard IFRS) 102.
These finan¢lal Statements were approved by the directors on .....
their behalf by,.
and are signed on
Gary Sloan
Chairman & Director
The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these flnancial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
31 DECEMBER 2024
Total funds
Prior year funds
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
5.456
17,623)
Change In cash and cash equlvalents In the
reportlng perlod
5,455
(1.623)
Cash and cash equlvalonts at the beglnnlng of the
reportlng perlod
182,289
189.912
Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the
reporting perfod
187,744
182,289
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE) TO
NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Total fund8
Prior year fund8
Net incomellexpendilure) for the reporting pericyj
(as per the slatement of financial activities)
(19,096)
11,176
Adjustments for:
(Increase)Idecrease in debtors
Increasel(decreasel in creditors
(401)
24,952
189
(18,968)
Net cash provlded by (used in) operntlng actlvlt598
5,455
(7.623)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 3q DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention, and in accordance with the
Stal8ment of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities {SORP), FRS 102
effective January 2019, applicable accounting standards and the Companies Act 2006. The particular
accounting policies adopted by the Directors are described beltJW'.
(a) Fund accountlng
Unrestrlcted ftsnds are available for use at the discretion of the Directors in furtherance of th8
general objectives of the charity.
Deslgnated funds are unrestricted funds that the Directors have set aside for specific purposes.
Restrlcted funds are subject to restrictions on their use, either imposed by the donor or included in
the terms of an appeal.
(b) Incomlng re8ourc08
Grants and donations received are accounted when the charity is 6ntitled to it and as soon as it is
prudent and practicable to do so, generally the earlier of the date of notifi'cation or receipt. Grants thal
are specified for use in a later accounting period are deferred lo that period.
(c) Resources expended
Thls Includes costs of charitable aclivities, fundraising and governance expenditure.
Fundraising costs are costs incurred in motivating indlviduals and other organisations lo donate to
the work of the charity.
Dlrect charltable expendllure includes all expenditure directty related to the objects of the charity.
Govemance comprises expenditure incurred in the management of the charity's assels,
organisational administration and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
(d) Flxed Assets and Depreclatlon
Tangible fixed assets with a cost over £300 are stated at cost less d&preciation.
Depreclation is provided in order to writethdown the cost of tangible fixed assets over their estimated
useful Ilves, using the following rates..
Computer equipment
33% reducing balance
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
UNRESTRICTED AND RESTRICTED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
Unrestricted funds relate to the general activitie5 of the charity.
Restricted funds relate to the activities of Dignity Freedom Neiwork UK (DFN UK).
DONATIONS AND GRANTS
2024
2023
Unrestrlcted
Grants
UK work- genèral donations
Gift Aid tsx recoverable
12,900
61,492
3,(H)O
83,090
5,078
Total unrestricl8d
64,392
91,168
Restrlcted
Donations..
- Appeal fund8
DFN Australia {for India)
- Community Development
- Ecmomic Empowerment
Education
General Ilndia)
Healthcare
Slum projects
Gift Aid tax recoverable
141,195
119,824
680,676
21,359
235
273,101
18,036
503
270,197
1,971
111,530
18,000
39,566
97,631
31.000
40,780
Total restricted
600.997
1,264.606
Total donatlons and grsnls
665,389
1,355,774
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Unrestricted
Employment costs (see note 6)
Management costs
Marketing & communications
Travel & accommodation
Administration costs
Govemance costs
Audil fees
Independent examiner's fee
85,159
45,976
6,261
10,960
23,482
16,864
75,961
54,805
9,186
12,060
18,732
15.036
2,000
900
Total unrestricted
189,701
186,680
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (contlnued)
Restrlcted
Grants paidlexpended (see note 5)
493,784
1,157,918
Total charitable activities exFendiiure
683,485
1,344,598
ANALYSIS OF RESTRICTED GRANTS PAIDIEXPENDED
2024
2023
Appeal funds (India)
Community Development (Indla)
DFN Australia (India)
Economlc empowement (India)
Education costs (India)
General (India)
H8althcare (India)
Slum projects (India)
117,793
15,975
102,401
18,991
680,676
188
245,212
422
243,128
99,876
15,060
84,100
28,350
493,784
1.157,918
EMPLOYMENT COSTS
2024
2023
Salaries and wages
Employer's pension contributions
Employer's NIC contributions
84,358
801
75,362
599
Total
85,159
75,981
No employee received remuneration in excess of £60,000 during Ihe year.
The average number of employees during the year was six {2023 - six). The average number of
full-time equivalent employees was three (2023- three).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTORS AND RELATED PARTIES
On8 director, Mr G Sloan, received remuneration during the year of £7,380 (2023- nil) in his roie as
interim CEO. No other remuneration or expenses were paid to directors during the year.
The directors made totsl a9gr8gate donations of £360 to the charity during the year {2023 - £660).
The charity works closely with a partner charity in India which has three directors in common - Dr
Joseph D'souza, Mr Kumar Swamy and Mr Josh D'souza. Grants were mad8 to this charity during
the year as follows:
2024
2023
O.M. Books Foundation
466,777
1,173,324
Mr Paul Sands {Director) is also a trustee of Russell Park Baptist Church, a co-operating charity which
donated £1.846 to the charity during the year (2023- £1,104).
FIXED ASSETS
Computer
equipment
Total
Cost or Valuatlon
At 1 January 2024
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2024
724
724
724
724
Depreclatlon
Al 1 January 2024
Charge for year
Disposals
At 31 December 2024
723
723
723
723
Net book value
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
DEBTORS
2024
2023
Income tax recoverable
Prepayments
11,427
2,902
11,737
2,191
14,329
13,928
10. CREDITORS: amounts falling due wlthln one year
2024
2023
Accruals
Other creditors
114,317
1,925
91,157
1,133
116,242
92,290
11. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
Al 1 jaY
2024
Al 31 December
2024
I10m*
ExpeThJAwè
Trnnsfer8
Unrestrlctsd funds;
General reserve
103.928
64,392
(189,701)
107,213
85,832
Restrlctsd lunds:
DFN UK
600,997
(493.784) (107,213)
Total funds
103.928
665,389
1683,485)
85.832
DFN UK represents funds donated for Ihe DKJnity Freedom Network projects.
The transfer of funds out of DFN UK into the general resetve repSentS management fees on all gifts
for India.