Charity reglstrdtlon number 1125699
Company registratlon number 05401 $15 (England and Wales)
INDEPENDENT DIPLOMAT
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

INDEPENDENT DIPLOMAT
LEGAL ANDADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
CWRoss
B G Thompson
R Afshar
(Apwnled l January 2024)
Secretary
B G Thompson
Charity number
1125699
Company number
05401515
Reglstered office
166 College Road
Ha￿OW
Middlesex
HA1 1RA
Independent examiner
Charterhouse (Accounlanls) Liniled
1e6 College Road
Harrow
Middlesex
HA11RA

INDEPENDENT DIPLOMAT
CONTENTS
P•ge
Trustees report
Independent examinerfs report
Statement of financial aCtNit￿S
Balance sheet
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Notes to the financi￿ statements
11-14

INDEPENDENT DIPLOMAT
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their annual report and ffinancial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting wlicies set out in note 1 to the
financial slatements and comply with the Independent Diplomat's (ID) Memorandurn of Association, the Companies
Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities-. Stalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Finanaal ReF)Orting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Iieland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191".
Obje¢tives and activities
1. Summary of the objectives of the charity set out in ils governing document..
a. To promote conflict resolution and ieconuliation and the relief of poverty for the benefit of the public by incieasing
skills and capacities in diplomacy of those who are in need of such expertise and who also have the capability to
promote conflict resolution and Teconciliation within government and in intematN)nal inslilutions. including those of
the United Nations.
b. To advance the education of the public in the nature, uses and condud of diplomacy wsih special reference (but
not by way of limilation} lo its uses in conflict resolutson and reconciliation.
2. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation lo these objects.
ID has referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in Ihe design and implementation of its
projects and bears il in wnind when reviewing Qui acliwties.
The primary public benefit of ID'S work is the promotton of confi￿1 resolution and reconciliation. ID pursues these
goals by increasing skills and capacities in diplomacy of those who are in need of such expertise. The premise is
that Ihose with improved and more informed access lo diplomatic channels for dispute resollhlion will nol revert lo
violent means. In cases where partners cannot afford lo pay fees. actiwtses are funded by donations. Education also
provides a public benefit two ways. Firsi and foremost, ID'S partner work fesulls in a Iransfef of knowledge on
diplomatic practice and the nalufe of inlemalional inslilulions. Second, ID edU￿teS the public in this area through
the media. such as articles and telewsion and radio interviews. and participation in publ￿ discussion, including al
conferences and ￿￿1Versit￿eS.
In carrying out these activities. ID strictly adheres lo the following ethical uitena..
ObseNance of inlemational law.. respect for Inlemabonal inslituts.ons including those of the United Nations
and the institutions of government generally..
The protection of human rightg..
Support of democratic and accountable govemance..
Refusal of support to those promotsng unlawtul vk*nce.
ID'S partner5 are assessed against these cnteTia by rigorous researth. discu5550n with experts in the field, and by
our Advisory Council.
Finally, ID has a sister organisation based in New York. Independenl Diplomat, Inc. ('ID US") a 501 {cl(31 non profit
organisation incorporaled under the laws of the United Slates. ID'S collaboratson with ID US results in giealer
efficiency in the operation5 on t*Jth sides of the Atjantic. maximising the impact of its goals. in line with our stated
objectives.
The additional details of objectives and activities described below were undertaken jointfy by ID and ID US in the
furtherance ol a shaied sel of goals between the Iwo entsties. ID IUKI conlributed directty lo the full range of
objeckn.ves and activities set oul below.

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3. Additional details of objectives and activities.
ID is an innovalive venlure in the world of intemational relations. diplomacy and (x)nfl￿t prevention. A nonryprofit
advisory group govemed by its Memorandum and Articles ofAssoaation where ils objeclwe5 are set out in clause 3
(replicated above). ID was created to facilitate for its partnefs broader participation in diplomatic processe5 and
deasion-making, in particular in mulkn"lateral and regional forums, such as the United Nations, the African Union and
the European Union. By enabling better parbapats'on, our work strengthens the agreements and policie5 that arise
from diplomats'c negotiations, thereby reducing the risk of conflict and making the worfd's dipbmatic system more
effective and legitimate.
ID'S principal mode of operation is ￿nfidents"al admce to partners. tt works in a non-partisan fashion to advance the
interests of the states where it works, and not individua15 or individual political parties. It engages both with
opposition and civil society groups, and wth all levels of govemment. in order to athieve fair and sustainable
results. 11 further work$ to educate the*'actors' as well as the general public in regard to these issues.
Achievements and perforniance
ID'S partner-led model is fvndamental to fomiing equita1￿* relationships of trust with the groups and individuals we
collaborate with to design projeds. set Pr￿ritieS and undertake acbvities. Through this model. ID treats our
partners as clients, starting wrth a 'listen first" approach to leam about their objectives. Next, ID uses our expertise
and diplomatic experience lo identify opportunities and strategies to help them achieve these goals. ID'S theory of
change is that bottom-up solutions thal reflect afferAed ¢ommunilres' experiences ensure better practices and
sustainable peace. Our partners are the agents of this change, and 10 offers advice. oxpgrtise. training. and
support necessary to make their vision a reality-
Our pioject activities vary, but Ihey always fO￿S on providing infomialion about, and a￿sS to, key diplomati¢
decision-making bodies and indimduals. This includes building skills {diplomatic. negotiation, communicalionsl so
that our partners are equipped to translate access into concrete polw change. ID provides information. advice and
analysis lo ensure thal our partners have the information and support needed to effectively navigate and influence
policy.
Our project outputs indude visits lo key diplomatic and Member State capitals and participation in global policy
forums and negOtiation5. including through arrangement and preparation for meetings with the decisionvmakers that
matter. InformalKin. analysis, briefing papers. talking points and logistica support ensure that our partners.
participation in muttilalefal policy forums or bilateral diplomacy is effeth.ve and impactful. Training seminars {e.g. in
diplomacy, communications, or negoliationl and policy fom)ulation sessions ensure that the substantive goals
underpinning the diplomatic actNity is driven by affected communrties themse￿eS, and that they are equipped wtth
the S￿.11$ necessary to execute an effective strategy. ID also provides inslilutional advice and support- including on
fundraising- to improve our partners, organisats.onal robustness and the sustainability of their work.
ID conducted ils work in 2024 across a range of projects Organ￿ed under three pillars: 5y5tems chango, global
threats, and conflict resolulion.
HAN
LAR
Particlpatory Pollcymaklng - Empowerlng Refugees In the Diplomatic Process
Obio¢tives
To ensure ￿fUgeeS have the diplomatic and public space to advocate for their interests.
To ensure refijgees have the skn'lls. expertise and inslitubonal capacity lo exert an effective and sustained
VO￿ in policymaking.

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TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Context
In May 2024, ID launched the second phase of our Tefvgee work with a new fo(%s on localizing impacl. Building on
previous successes in securing ref¥Jgee representation in global policy forums. this phase aims lo deepen
engagement by empowering refugees to drive policy change at all levels. The project now concentrates on six key
focus counlTies'. Ethiopia. Kenya, Uganda. Jordan, Egypt, and Turkey, while continuing sUPPOrt for RLO partners in
Latin America and the Global Reluge&led Networt.
Advities and Outputs
This five-year project, funded by the Nethertands Ministy of Foreign Affairs. airns to scale refugee-led best
practices. fostering gfealer self-reliance and contributing lo durable solutions and improved inlegralion. The
inception phase. from May lo October 2024. invofved conducting field visits lo target countries, expanding the team
with new staff and local consultants. and developing comprehensive systems for identifying and selecling in-counlry
RLO partners.
Women's Polftlcal Participation in Peacebuilding
Objectives
Track I pea￿ processes are more indusive of women, and fem* political leaders are well-prepared lo
participate assertj'vely in political negotsations., peace agreements forged are gender sensitive.
Lontext
In 2024, ID focused on mainslreaming gender-felated assistance across its projects while supporting female leaders
within its partner base. Notable achievements included pfoviding advic£ and mentorship lo the Southern
Transitional Council's UN Represenlalive and suppotts'ng the Afghan Women's Diplomatic Nelwork Ihfough targeted
workshops and diplomatic engagement opporttsnilies.
Meet the Parties IMTP)
Objectives
Meet the Parties {MTP) inrtiative contributes to more inclusive decisioTrmaking and sustainable outcomes
al the UN Security Council IUNSCI, Human Rights Counul {HRCI, and EU.
Context
In 2024, ID continued to expand and strengthen the Meet the Parties inilialive. building on support from the
Carnegle CorpoTaiion of New York. Under the chairmanship of ID Board Member Ltiiry Juliwisvil, ID buill %* M¥¥1 Ilie
Parties advisory committee <x)mprised of academics. fomier diplomats, and experts in non-slale actors and
mullilaleral affairs. The committee's purpose is to develop lessons leamed from the inrtiative, Identify mean5 to
gauge irnpacl, and amplify findings amongst academic circles.
Activities and Oulputs
ID has increased the tempo and regularity of MTP meetings while incorpoTating a new focus on measuring impact
and efficacy. Notable meetings in 2024 included sessions wilh Ihe Sudanese People's Libefalion Movement North
ISPLM-NI. the Syrian Democratic Council {SDC). and (epresentalives from Afghanistan. These meetings
consislelluy achieved high attendance from UNSC members and facilttated substantive exchange5 on crilical issues
of peace and secunly.
GLOBAL THREATS PILLAR
Clirnate Change l Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMII l High Ambition Coalition
Objective
To support the Marshall Islands and the Hi9h Ambrtion Coalition {HAC} in it5 diplomabc efforts to avoid
devaslaling climate impacts.

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Context
In 2024, 10 Continued its long-standing partnership wlth the Republic of the Marshall Islands {RMI}, focusing on
ciimale finance initiatives, particularly around the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) negotiations and building
momentum for the next round of Nationalty Detemiined Contributions {NDCs). Signiknnt progress was made on
the Paufic proposal for a GHG levy in the Intemational Maritime Organriation.
Activities and Outputs
The year included successful engagement at key intemational meelings including the Copenhagen Ministerial.
Petersberg Climate Dialogue, and various bli ateral meetings. The High Ambition Coalition {HAC> maintained 115 role
as a crucial plafform for dialogue belween developed and deveh)ping countries while pushing foThvard on areas of
common ground suth as mitigation.
Cyber
Objectives
To support meaningfvl engagement of all countries in Gyber policymaking and enable better policy
outcomes internationally.
ontext
ID secured new funding from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in 2024, allowing
delivery of ￿11 support to Paciffic Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) partners al core UN multilateral cyber
negotiations through July 2025. Notable ad)ievements induded supporting Vanuatu and other PSIDS at the Open-
Ended Vvorking Group on ICT secunty. where the Paufic spoke with one voice atxl acted as a coordinated
negotiating block lo protecl human rights provision$ in the new cybercrime treaty.
CONFLICT RESOL
TION PIL
Mali
Objective
Support implementation of the Mali Peace Agreement through professional dI￿OmatiC ad￿￿ to the
Coordination of Movements of the Azawad {CMA).
Context
2024 saw significant challenges to peace in Mali. with the collapse of the peace agreement and ino¥eased military
confrontation. ID continued supporting the CMAJCSP with strategic advice and facilitating international engagement.
helping maintain their credibilty wilh the internalional communty while advocating for humanrtarian support and
human righls monitoring.
Yernen
Obiectives
Southern Transitional Council (STC): Advise tr* STC arKI enhan¢e its diplomatic engagement within the
U￿led political pr¢xess towards a solution for the sO￿h Yemen issue.
Yemeni women.. Support South Yemeni women to shape intemational policymaknng on the South issue and
broader Yemeni crisis.
Context
In 2024, ID'S work wth the Southern Transriional Council (STC) achieved significant diplomatic breakthroughs,
including landmark meetings between STC President Zubaidi and high-level political leaders al Davos. The year
saw increased intemalional recognition of the STC'S role. part￿ularlY in addressing the impacts of Houthi actions in
Ihe Red Sea and developing comprehensive approaches to the Yemen crisis.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Western Sahara {Frente POLISARIO)
Objectives
To achieve progress towards a negotiated polrti(al solution that provides for the self-detemiinalion of the
-Icm Sahara, in accordance wrth intemational law.
pcoplc of Wc-
Contsxt
ID continued yjpporb'ng the Frenle POLISARIO throughout 2024. a year marked by significant developments
including PESG De Mi51via's October proposal lo consider partitioning the territory and Algeria's increased
engagement through ils UNSC membership. A notable achievement came on October 4. 2024. when the European
Court of Justice ruled in POLISARIO'S favor iegarding Eu-morocco trade agreemenls, affirming that these
agreements breached principles of self-deterrnination by failing lo secure consent from the people of Weslem
Sahara.
Rohingya l Myanmar
Obje¢live
To assist Rohingya representats'ves in influencing the diplomatic ￿spOnSe to the crisis. with particular locus
on accountabilty.
Context
In 2024. ID focused on three main objectives. engaging with Myanmarfs National Unity Government INUG),
broadening the Arakan Rohingya National Alliance IARNAI dralogue. and addressing the worsening situation in
Rakhine slate. A significant breaklhrough came with ARNA'S ffirsl in-person meeting with the NUG'S Deputy Fofeign
Minister, resulting in agreemenls for regular engagemenl and inclusion in the new constitutsonal process.
Financial review
Overview
ID strives to maintain reserves in cases of unforeseen expenditures
for example rf a non-fee-paying partner 15
engaged befofe we have the opportunity to raise the funds oursdves
and lo build greater resilience against
unforeseen loss of revenue. suth a5 ihe failure of an ants"apaled grant lo malerialise.
Reserve policy
General operations expenditure cannot wait, ID will access these funds. OtheThYise, we build into our
budget projections at leasl 5% for building reserves.
Risk assessment.. The trustees ad(nowledge Iheif responsibilily for ID'S risk management. Because ID is so
small and dosely knit. regular and open communication among staff and trustees. and collaborative
decision making that ensures thal action taken is in line with the trustees. expectslions were seen as
adequate.
Fundraising aclivilies.. ID'S lundraising strategy is based on the assumption that diverse sources of funding
Increase organ15alional sustainability and longevity. Our 'model' and objective is that the organisalion's
fvnding should be diverse and avoid excessive Con￿￿tratiOnS in any single source or sources.
The Trustees have assessed Ihe major risks lo which Independenl Diplomat is exposed and are satisfied thal
systems are in place to mitigale exposure lo the major risks.

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Slrn¢ture. govomance and management
Type of goveming d0￿ment.. Memorandum of Associalion
How the d)arity is constituted.. Company limited by guaranlee
Trustee $eleclion method.. Appointed
The Trustees, who are also the directOTS for the purpose of ￿MpanY law. and who served during thè ygar and up
to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Came Ross
Benjamin Thompson
Reza Afshar

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Names and background infonnation on advisels
Independent Diplomal is guided by an advisory coun(il of experienced fomief and serving diplomats, international
lawyers and leaders of human nghts organisatsons..
Garelh Evans
Vresi(Jent Emeritus of ifflernaiional Crisis Group-. Chancellor of Ihe Ausiralian Nalior)al Univer5ity-, Honorary
Professorial Fellow at the Universty of Melboume., C￿chaIr of the International C¢)mmission on Nudear Non
Proliferation and Disamiamenl., author of The Responsibilty to Prolecl-. Ending Mass Atrocity Crimes Once and For
All (Brookn'ngs, 20081 and former Foreign Minister of Australia11988-96).
Thomas R. Pickering
Vice Chairman of Hill5 & Company- fomier Senior W￿e PresKlenl. Inlemational Relations of Boeing Company-
former U.S. Under Secretary of Stale for Political Affairs,. former US Ambassador to the Russian Federation. India,
Israel, El Salvador, Nigeria, Jordan and the United Nations", fomier Assislanl Secretary of State foi Oceans and
International Enviionmental and Scientific Affairs and Chaimian of the American Academy of Diplomacy.
Marjalta Rasi
Former Finnish Ambassador lo India, Sri Lanka. Bangladesh. Nepal. Bhutan (1991-95)-. Direclor General of the
Department of Intemational Development Cooperation wilhin the Finnish MFA (1995-1998)," former Finnish
Pemianent Represenlative to the UN in New York {199&20051-, former Member of the Boa¥d of the Inlernational
Peace Academy 12000-2002)". Vice Piesidenl of ECOSOC (2002-2003). Aiid Cli<llllTldii ul ECOSOC 12004-20001".
Under Secretary of Stale for Development Policy at the Finnish MFA {2(K$5-21)09).' Ambassador lo Auslria and
PeTmanenl Represenlalive lo UN organisations in Vienna until 2013.
Daniki Turk
Former Slovenian Permanent Representative lo the United Nations.. former Assistant Secretary-General of the UN
Department of Political Affairs.. President of Slovenia frown December 2007 until December 2012.
Ernployee involvement
Independent Diplomat's ￿leY is to consult and discuss with employees, through unions. staff councils and at
Tneelings. matters likely to affect employees. interests.
Infomiation of matters of concern to employees is given through infomialion bulletins and report5 which seek to
achieve a common awareness on the part of all empkjyees of the financial and economic factors affecting the
group's perforrrtance.
Disabled petsons
Applications for employment by disabled persons are aKvays fully consKlered, bearing in mind Ihe aptitudes of the
applicanl con¢erned. the event of members of staff becoming disabled. every effort is made lo ensure that their
employrnerbl within Independent Diplomat continues and that the appropriate training is arranged. 11 is the policy of
Independent Diplomat that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, a5 far as
P055ible, be identical lo that of other employees.
The Tru51ees report was approved on behaw of the Board ol Trustees.
CWRoss
Trustee
Oate..
October 8th. 2025

INDEPENDENT DIPLOMAT
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF INDEPENDENT DIPLOMAT
I report to the Truslees on my examination of the financial statements of Independent Diplomat (the Independent
Diplomat) for the year ended 31 De￿mber 2024.
Re$pon$ibilities and basls of report
As the Trustees of the Independent Diplomat (and also tts diredors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the financial statemenls in accordance wrth the ￿quirementS of the Companies
Act 2006 (the 20¢A Act).
Having salisfied myself that Ihe financial statements of the Independent Dipk)mat 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 Independent Diplomat's finanoal statements carried oul under section 145 of the Charib'es Act 2011 (the 2011
Act). In carrying Out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission
under seclion 1495)(b) of the 2011 Ad.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirni that no matters have come lo my attention in connection with the
examination giving me ¢ause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Independent Diplomat as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act,. or
the financial statemenls do not accord with those records., or
the financial slalemenls do not comply wtth the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 21x16 Act other
than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair wew whith is not a matter ojnsidered as part of an
independent examination. or
the financial statements have not been prepared ￿7 accordance wrth the methods and principles of the
Statement of Récommended Practice for a¢counting and reporting by charities applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporkn"ng Stsndard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland {FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wrth the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the finanaal statements to be reached.
Nirnv Sheth mernbor of ICAEW
for and on behaff of Chartethouse (A¢¢ountantsl Limltsd
Charterhouse (Accountants> knmited
166 College Road
Harrow
Middlesex
HA1 1FiA
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INDEPENDENT DIPLOMAT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDrruRE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Income from".
Giants and fees
96,268
8Y,197
Expenditure on:
Charitable aCtiV￿eS
63.609
67,735
Total expenditure
63.609
67,735
Net incorne and movement in funds
32.659
21.462
Reconeiliation of funds:
Fund balances al 1 January 2024
(15,9481
(37.410)
Fund balances at 31 December 2024
16,711
(15.948)
The statement of financial aclivities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requiiements for an income and expenditure account
under the Companies Act 2006.

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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Current assets
Debtors
22,326
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
5.615
15,948
Net current as5etsl(liabilities)
16,711
(15,9481
Th• fund¥ of the Indgpendent Diplomat
Unrestricted fijnds
16.711
(15.9481
16.711
(15,9481
The company is entided to the exemption from the audit requirement conlained in seclion 477 of the Companies Act
2006. for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which
comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing finanual statements which give a true and fair view of the slate
of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of
resources. including tls income and expenditure. for Ihe finanaal year in accordance with the requirements of
Sections 394 and 395 and which othe￿iSe compty with the requirements of Ihe Companies Acl 20[￿ relating lo
financial statements. $0 far as applicable to the Company.
The members have not required the cornpany to obtain an audrt of its financial statements for the year in question in
accordance with se¢bon 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies regime.
Octhr 1st 2025
The financial statements were apkyoved by the Trustees on .........................
CWRo$s
Trustse
Company registrdtion nurnber OS40151 S {England and Wdles
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INDEPENDENT DIPLOMAT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Accounting policles
Company inf0m￿li0n
Independent Diplomat is a private company limtled by guaranlee incorporated in England and Wales. The
registered office is 166 College Road. Harrow. Middlesex. HA1 1 RA.
1.1 Accounting conventioii
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wth the Independenl Diplomal's Memorandum of
Association. the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable lo chaiilies prepanng their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)" The
Independent Diplomat is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Independent Diplomal has taken advantage of ihe provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102
Update Bulletin I not lo prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial stalemenls are prepared in sleiling, which is the fiJniXional t￿rrencY of the Independent
Diplomat. Moneiary amounts in these financial statements are r¢)unded lo Ihe nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the hisloncal cost conventK)n. The principal ac£ounting
policies adopted are sel out beknw.
1.2 Going concern
Al the lime of approving the accounts, the Trustees have a reasonab￿ expeclatson that Independent Diplomat
has adeqLtate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees
continue lo adopl the going concern basis of ac£ounling in preparing the accounts.
1.3 Charilable funds
Unrestricted fund5 are avalable for use at the discrebon of the Trustees in furtheran￿ of iheir charitab
objectives.
1.4 Incoming resources
Income is Tecognised when the Independent Diplomat is legally entifled to rt afler any perf0mlan￿ conditions
have been mel, the amounts can be measured ieliably. and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are rpcryjnised on rèeèipt. Othcr donatFons are ￿￿gnised once Ihe Independent Diplomat
has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income lax
recoverable in relation lo donations received under Gtft Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised al the time of
the donation.
1.5 ResOUYtes expended
Expenditure is recDgnised once there is a legal or con5truclrve obligation lo transfer economic benefit lo a
third party, rt is probable that a transfer of ecorkomic benefits wll be required in settlement, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
All expenditures are accounted for on an ac¢Jual basis and have been induded under expense categories that
aggregate all costs lor allocation to aclivitie5. Where cost amounts can be directly attributable lo particular
activities they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.
Charitable activities include those costs associated with meeting constitutional and statutory requirements of
the charity and include the audit fee5 and costs linked lo the strategic managemp.nl of the charity.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Accountlng policles
(Contlnued)
1.6 Flnanclal Instrurnents
The Independent Diplomat has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Ba5ie Financiai Instruments, and
Section 12 '0ther Finanual Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 lo all of rts financRI inslnjmenls.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Independent Diplomat's balance sheei when the Independent
Diplomat becomes party to the contractual prowsion5 of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset. with the net amounts presented in Ihe financial statement5, when
there is a legally enforceable right lo set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention lo settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Baslc financial assets
Basic financial assets. which indude debtors, a￿ measured at transaction price including transadion costs.
Financial assets dassrfied as receNable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabdities. including creditors, are recognised at transaction price unless the affangement
Constrtutes a finanang transaction. where the debt instrument 15 measured al the present value of the future
receipts discounted al a market rate of interest. Finanual liabilitie5 dassified as payable within one year are
not amortised.
1.7 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined cOntribu￿n retirement benefft schemes are chargèd as an expense as they fall due.
Taxation
The company is not subject to taxation on its charilable a(*wties.
1.9 Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discreti¢)n of Ihe TnJ$tees in furtherance of the general
objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are fvnds which are to be used in accordance wilh specific restricaions imposed by donors or
which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such
funds is charged against the specffic fvnd.
Grants and fees
2024
2023
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust grants
Other granls and fees
60.500
35,768
55.01)O
34,197
96,268
89,197
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INDEPENDENT DIPLOMAT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Expenditure on charitable activities
2024
2023
Direct costs
Staff costs
Recharge of costs incurred on behalf of ID Inc.
Telephone
Travelling expenses
Entertainmenl
Legal and profession
Accountancy fees
Other charitable expenditure
297,278
(252,686)
674
8.443
42
2.808
4.410
393,388
(334,380)
508
1.303
2,351
4.200
299
63,609
67.735
Staff costs include £252.686 {2023.' £334,380) of employmenl related costs recharged to Independent
Diplomat Inc.
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including unpaid trustees) employed by the company during the
year was".
2024
Number
2023
Number
Total
Employment Costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
261,050
32,155
4,073
345.453
42,652
5,283
297.278
393,388
The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,IXKJ
is as follows".
2024
Number
2023
Number
Number of employees paid more than £60,0(K)
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INDEPENDENT DIPLOMAT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due vathin one year.
Other debtors
22.326
Creditors: amounts Pdlling due wlthin one yoar
2024
2023
Other laxation and sopial sewrity
Other credtlor5
Accruals and deferred pr￿orne
1.089
116
4,410
1,814
9,934
4,200
5,615
15,948
Unrestrlcted funds
The unrestrrcted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants whi¢h are
not subject to specffic conditi'ons by donors and grantors as to how they may be used..
At 1 January
2024
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
At31
Decernber
2024
General fijnds
(15.948)
96.268
{63,609)
16.711
Previous year.
At 1 January
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At31
December
2023
General funds
(37.410)
89.197
(67,735)
(15,948)
Related party transactions
Included within other debtors as at the balance sheet date is an amount of £22.326 (2023.. other creditors
£9,780) owed by Indewdent Diplomal In¢., a sister organisation. This is an American registered not-for-profft
organisation.
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