O sion.com Document ID.. 0430ab6d7f- P3ge 1119 REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06880188 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER". 1135700 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 FOR BAAG IBRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) Haines Watts Chartered Accountants Old Station House station Approach Swindon Wiltshire SN13DU
O sign.com Documeiit ID= 0430ab6dTI- Paoe 2119 BAAG (BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Financial Position 9 to 10 Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 18
O sign.coni Documeiitlo: 0430ab6d71- Paae 3119 BAAG (BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Ad 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 1 April 2023 to 30 September 2024. The Irustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) {effective 1 January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims The objectives of BAAG are the advancement of any charilable purposes for the relief of poverty. distress and hardship among the people of Afghanistan both people inside and refugees outside the country. in particular by promoting the effectiveness and efficiency of the voluntary sector organisations. and other institutions that are involved in the delivery of humanitarian and development aid. This is in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Trustees believe that the aims, objectives and services provided by the charity. reflecled in the paragraph above, are compliant with the Charities Commission Guidance on Public Benefit and further exemplified in the following statements of achievement and performance. The main areas of BAAG'S work were policy and advocacy in collaboration with its members and those of the Civil Society Working Committee {CSWC) and other coordinating bodies such as ENNA, the European Network for NGOS in Afghanistan, and ACBAR, the Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief. Raising funds for the continuation of BAAG'S work remained an overall priorf(y. Public benefit The Trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in deciding the activities undertaken by the charrty during the year. Page 1
O sigii.com Docutrient ID. 0430al)6d71- Pa 4119 BAAG (BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable Activities Context and Organisational Transition During the reporting period, BAAG continued rts core policy and adv(Ka¢y work in relation to Afghani51an. including support to Afghan civil society organisations and coordination of member agencies in the UK and Ireland. This work took place in the ongoing context of Afghanistan's complex and deteriorating humanitarian . and civic environment under Taliban rule, which particulady impacted women and girls. However, recognising the increasingly constrained exiemal operating environment, significant funding challenges, and Changes in the landscape of UK-based Afghanistan advocacy, the Board commissioned a strategic review during the year. Funding was received specifically to support this review. Following the review, the Trustees concluded that BAAG'S coordinating and advocacy role should come to a close and recommended the orderly wind-down of operations. This included transitioning coordination functions for member agencies to BOND, a trusted peer network. Winding Down Activities The charity undertook a structured and principled wind-down process. focused on.. Completing existing programme commitments; Ensuring the responsible closure of restricted grants- Supporting the transition of member coordination to BOND., Discharging all employment and financial obligalions.. and Preparing statutory accounts and documents to support closure. All restricted funds were fully spent wilhin the period. Unrestricted reserves are being retained temporarily to support final closure costs and the agreed transfer of remaining funds to BOND in 2025. The Board recognises the significant contribulion of BAAG'S staff, volunteers, and partners over many years and wishes to place on record its appreciation for the role BAAG has played in supporting Afghan civil society and informing donor policy. No further activttie5 are planned beyond the c105ure and fund transfer Process. Page 2
O sign.com Docuinent ID.. 0430ab6d7f- Page 5119 BAAG (BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUPI REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW The financial position of the charity at 30 September 2024 is set out on page xx. Total reserves at 30 September 2024 amounted to £86,230, all of which represent unrestricted funds. No restricted funds were held at the year end. Free reserves amounted to £86,230 at the period end (2023.. £179,912). Following the Board's decision to wind down the organisation, unrestricted reserves were retained to ensure orderly closure and to support the planned transfer of final funds to BOND. All reslricled funds were fully spent during the reporting period in accordance with donor conditions. The Trustees are satisfied thal the retained reserves are sufficient to meet all final liabilities and enable BAAG to complete Ihe transfer of its remaining assets in line wrth its charitable objectives. There are no ongoing liabilities relaling to project delivery. At the time of approval of these accounts, there are no staff members employed by BAAG. The final wind4own and transfer process is being carried out on a voluntary basis by the Treasurer. The Board confirms that there are no plans for further fundraising or operational activities. All major financial risks have been addressed as part of Ihe wind4own, and the charity is not exposed to any further material liabilities beyond the reporting date. Going concern In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Trustees have assessed the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Although BAAG is no longer undertaking operational activities, the accounls have been prepared on a going concern basis to reflect the orderly wind-down and planned transfer of remaining assets to BOND, a charitable organisation with similar objectives. The Trustees are satisfied that there are sufficient unrestricted reserves to meet all outstanding obligations and to complete the final Steps of closure. All restricted funds were fully spent prior to 30 September 2024. No further fundraising or programme delivery is anticipaled. and the organisation will app for strike-off once all obligations are met and the transfer of funds completed. The going concern basis is therefore appropriate in this context of controlled closure and asset transfer. The Trustees have considered the alternative break-up basis of accounting and concluded that there is no material difference in the recognition or measurement of assets and liabilities compared to the going concern basis. Therefore, the financial statements have been appropriately prepared on a going concern basis to SUPPOrt the completion of the wind-down and transfer of assets. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document. a deed oftrust. and constrtutes a limited company, limited by guarantee. as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Page 4
O sign.com Document ID: 0430abGd71- Page 6119 BAAG {BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 BAAG is a company limiied by guarantee {number 6880188) and registered charity (number 1135700). Effective governance is delivered by a Board of Directors who are also Trustees. The Articles of Association provide for at least three Trustees. There is no maximum provided in the Articles. Induction of new Trustees includes visits to the charity's office, discussions wrth employees and management and meetings with the Chair and other Trustees. Pasl accounts and Board papers are provided. The Trustees are recruited for their individual experience as well as the balance of skills the Board requires. The Officers during this period were Ramani Leathard (Chair, appointed November 2020). Monica Encinas- Lepingwell (Honorary Secretary), and Tareq Hassan Sholi (Treasurer). Mark Bowden continued to serve as a Board member and trustee. Niamh Furey joined the Board as a trustee in January 2022 and served during the reporting period. None of the tnjstees have a beneficial interest in the company. All trustees are also members of the company and, in accordance with the Articles of Association, each guarantees to contribute £10 in the event of the company being wound up. During the reporting period, BAAG continued to be accommodated by CAFOD. a member organisation. Elizabeth Winter served as Acting Director unlil early 2024. when she slepped back for health reasons. In May 2024, Michael Young was appointed as Executive Director on a fixed-lerm contract to support the wind- down process. Janine Hamersley continued in post as Administrator and Finance Officer until June 2024. Risk management The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity s exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 06880188 (England and Wales) Registered Charity number 1135700 Registered office Romero House 55 Westminster Bridge Road London SE17JB Trustees Mr M R Bowden Ms N B Furey Ms R Leathard MrT H Sholi Company Secretary Ms M Encinas-Lepingwell Independent Examtner Haines Watts Chartered Accountants Old Station House Station Approach Swindon Wiltshire SN13DU Page 5
O sigii.com Docun)ent ID= 0430abGd 7f- Paue 7119 BAAG {BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Approved by order of the board of trustees on .......-...-..-.....-....-.........-..-.-.... and signed on its behalf by: Ms R Lealhard - Trustee Page 6
0 5ign.corn Docunient ID: 0430ab6d71- Page 811.9 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BAAG (BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) Independent examiner's report to the trustees of BAAG (British and Irish Agencies Afghanistan Group) I'the Company.) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the period 1 April 2023 to 30 September 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wilh the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 {'the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Acl and are eligible for independent examination. I repori in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{51 {b) of the 2011 Acl. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act.. or the accounts do not accord with those records., or 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 the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practi 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. Susan Plumb ACA Haines Watts Chartered Accountants Old Station House Station Approach Swindon Wiltshire SN13DU Date.. Page 7
0 sign.com Document ID: 0430ab6c171- Page 9119 BAAG {BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Period 114123 to 3019124 Total funds Year Ended 3113123 Total funds Unrestricted Restricted fund funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 53.549 5,000 58,549 296,850 Charitable activities Membership fees 20.947 20,947 15,159 Total 74.496 5,000 79,496 312,009 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Policy work & information sharing Raising the profile Membership activity and neorl[lng 87,229 1,310 54,513 30,126 88,539 54.513 30,126 129,449 97,806 53,979 173 178 281 234 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) Transfers between funds {12.733) 36.132 (80,949) 36,1321 {93,682) 30,775 Net movement in funds 23.399 (117.0811 {93,682) 30,775 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 62,831 117.081 179,912 149.137 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 86,230 86,230 179,912 The notes fomi part of these financial statements Page 8
O sign.com Documenl ID.. 0430ab6dTf- Page 10119 BAAG (BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unrestricted Restricted fund funds Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 19.976 220,567 98,124 98,124 98.124 98,124 240,543 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 10 (11.894) {11,894} {60.631) NET CURRENT ASSETS 86.230 86,230 179,912 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABIUTIES 86.230 86,230 179,912 NET ASSETS 86,230 86,230 179,912 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted fund5 11 86,230 62,831 117,081 TOTAL FUNDS 86,230 179,912 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 30 September 2024. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit ofitsfinancial statemenls for the period ended 30 September 2024 in accordance with Seclion 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for {aJ ensuring Ihat the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with StIons 386 and 387 ofthe Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as al the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. {b} The notes fomi part of these financial statements Page 9 continued...
O sigii.com Docuilienl ID: I)4303bSd71- Paoe 1111.9 BAAG (BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companie5 subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of TrLJStees and authorised for issue on and were signed on its behalf by= Ms R Leathard - Trustee Mr T H Sholi - Trustee The notes fonn part of these financial statements Page 10
O sign.com Docunient ID.. 0430ab6dfl- Paoe 12119 BAAG (BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 CHARITY INFORMATION BAAG (British & Irish Agencies Afghanistan Group} is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England & Wales. The registered office is Romero House, 55 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE17JB. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the charilable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) {effective 1 January 2019),. Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the entity and is rounded to the nearest £. Going concern In accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102), the Twstees have assessed the charity's ability to continue as a going Concern. Although BAAG is no longer undertaking operational activities, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis to reflect the orderly wind-down and planned transfer of remaining assels to BOND. a charitable organisation with similar objectives. The Trustees are satisfied that there are sufficient unrestricted reserves to meet all outstanding obligations and lo complete the final steps of closure. All restricted funds were fully spent prior to 30 September 2024. No further fundfaising or programme delivery is anticipated, and the organisation will apply for strike-off once all obligations are met and the transfer of funds completed. The Trustees have considered the altemative break-up basis of accounting and concluded that there is no material drfference in the recognition or measurement of assels and liabilities compared to the going concern basis. The going concem basis is therefore appropriate in this contexl of Controlled closure and asset transfer. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classrfied under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consislent with the use of resources. Page11 continued...
O sign.com Document ID.. 0430abf)d7t- Page 13IILJ BAAG IBRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charilable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial slalements. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable lo the charitsble company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid. Creditors Creditors are recognised where the charty has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amounl due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are recognised al their settlement amount. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Period 114123 to 3019124 Year Ended 3113123 Donations Grants 100 58,449 296,850 58.549 296,850 Page 12 continued...
0 5i8n.com Docunient ID. 0430abGd7f- Page 14119 BAAG (BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES - continued Grants received, included in the above, are as follows.. Period 114123 Year Ended 3113123 3019124 Prism The Gift Fund Christian Aid CAFOD-ACS Government of Ireland OSF UK Aid Joffe Trust Other grants 31,949 19.000 31,818 16,459 45,788 85,663 97,298 5.000 19,824 2,500 58,449 296.850 CHARITABLE ACTivrriES COSTS Policy Work & information Raising the sharing Profile Membership activity and networking Total 2024 Total 2023 Salary costs Direct costs Share of support costs Share of governance costs Total 31,722 27,095 29,400 25,113 16,247 13,879 77,369 66,087 96.282 158.226 2.802 23 924 281234 29 722 173178 The costs of charitable activities are apportioned according to the percentage of time spenl of each of BAAG'S main arears of operations. This equates to 410/0 of staff expenditure on policy work and information sharing, 380/0 of raising the profile of the needs and aspirations of Afgahans and 21 Oh on membership activity. Direct and support costs are apportioned 42 /0, 39 /0 and 190k respectrvely. NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after chargingllcrediting).. Period 114123 to 3019124 Year Ended 3113123 Auditors, remuneration Independenl examiners fees 6,500 3,000 Page 13 continued...
O SiEn.com Document ID.. 04303b6d71- Page 15.'19 BAAG (BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUPI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 30 September 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. Trustees. expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the period ended 30 September 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. STAFF COSTS Period 114123 to 3019124 Year Ended 3113123 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 65,098 6,955 5,316 81,298 8,512 6.472 77,369 96,282 The average monthly number of employees during the period was as follows". Period 114123 Year Ended 3113123 3019124 Total No employees received emoluments in excess of £60.000. Key management personnel include all persons having authorty and responsibility for planning. directing and controlling the activities of the charity. Total remuneration paid to key management personnel during the reporting period was £37,550 (2023 £42,665). COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Restricted fund funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 48.277 248.573 296,850 Charitable activities Membership fees 15.159 15,159 Total 63.436 248.573 312.009 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Policy work & information sharing 47,802 233,432 281,234 NET INCOME 15.634 15.141 30,775 Page 14 continued...
O sigii.com Docuinent ID. 0430ab6dTI - Page 16119 BAAG (BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued Unrestricted Restricted fund funds Total funds RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fOard 47.197 101,940 149,137 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 62,831 117,081 179,912 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 419 19,557 19.976 10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade creditors Social security and other taxes Accruals and deferred income 696 2,306 8,892 16,096 44,535 11,894 60,631 Included in accruals and deferred income above is £2,093 (2023 £14,667) of deferred income. All will be released in 24125 year end. 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfers between funds At 3019124 At 114123 Unrestricted funds General fund 62,831 (12,733) 36,132 88,230 Restricted funds Government of Lithuania CAFOD-ACS Government of Ireland UK AID OSF 30.869 9.719 6.177 3,508 66,808 (30,869) {9,719} (6,177) {3,508} 30,676) 36,1321 117,081 80,949 36.132 TOTAL FUNDS 179,912 93.682} 86,230 Page 15 continued...
O sign.com Document ID: 043aab6d7f. Page 17119 BAAG (BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows". Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 74,496 {87,2291 {12,733) Restricted funds Government of Lithuania CAFOD-ACS Government of Ireland UKAID OSF {30,869) (9,719) {6,177} {8,508} 30,676) 130,869) (9,7191 16,1771 (3,5081 30,676} 5,000 5,000 85,949 80,9491 TOTAL FUNDS 79.496 173,1781 93.682) Comparatives for movement In funds Net movement in funds At 3113123 At 114122 Unrestricted funds General fund 47,197 15,634 62,831 Restricted funds Government of Lithuania CAFOD-ACS Government of Ireland UK AID OSF 31,458 {5891 9,719 6,177 30,889 9,719 6,177 3,508 66,808 3,508 66,974 101.940 15,141 117,081 TOTAL FUNDS 149,137 30,775 179,912 Page 16 continued...
O sigi1.coni Document ID.. 0430<ib6d71- Page 18llQ BAAG (BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUP) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparalive net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movemenl in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 63,436 (47,802) 15,634 Restricted funds Government of Lithuania CAFOD-ACS Government of Ireland OSF Joffe Trust (589) {36,069) {79,486) (97,464) 19,8241 {589) 9,719 6,177 1166) 45,788 85,663 97,298 19,824 248,573 233,432) 15,141 TOTAL FUNDS 312,009 281,234) 30,775 CAFOD CAFOD'S grant funded BAAG'S civil society strengthening project, which supported civil society in Afghanistan through coordinated policy and advocacy in partnership wilh the Civil Society Working Committee (CSWCI. which is an established network ofAfghan NGO and CSO coordinating bodies, as well as supporting other activities such a5 the mapping of civil society organisations and research to strengthen understanding of key challenges. Government of Lithuania The Government of Lithuania announced support for women's rights and empowerment in Afghanistan, at the Afghanistan Conference in 2020 through a grant to be given via BAAG. BAAG organised a competitive process to identrfy the best project, selecting our Afghan partner from a wide variety of Sultable applicants. Government of Ireland With the support of a grant from the Government of Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs, BAAG provided protection assistance for human rights defenders and civil society activists inside Afghanistan in partnership with an estsblished Afghan NGO, as well as BAAG'S wider policy and advocacy work. Page 17 continued...
0 5igii.coni Docuniejit ID.. 0430ab6d7f- Page IIJIL9 BAAG (BRITISH AND IRISH AGENCIES AFGHANISTAN GROUPI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE PERJOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued OSF OSF'S grant supported advocacy for effective policies aimed at European countries, including the UK, which supported development and humanitarian progress in Afghanistan and wider civil society. This project supported a number of key adivities including the development of an advocacy action plan, understanding of the landscape of Afghan civil society and other policy and advocacy materials. UK AID A grant from UK Aid was made for an Afghan NGO specialising in disabilty assistance, which coordinated organisations and led active advocacy in Afghanistan and also representation for people with disabilities, with support from BAAG such as training and management advice. Joffe Trust The Joffe Trust is a specialist grant-maker which provides informal advice and assistance to small charities and supports civil society leaders who contribute to global justice and equality. BAAG received a grant from the Joffe Trust in late 2021 for progress towards our Core goals in support of civil society in Afghanistan. The grant was to partly fund the Adminislration and Finance Officer posl and its use was deferred to January 2023 as other funding had become available for the post. 12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the period ended 30 September 2024. Page 18