Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01/01/2024 To: 31/12/2024
Charity name: Saiga Conservation Alliance (SCA)
Charity registration number: 1135851
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation and protection of the critically endangered saiga antelope, and to advance the education of the public in the conservation and protection of the same. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Fundraising, Marketing, and Growth • Improvement of SCA's Administrative Capacity • Public Awareness, Communications, Donor Engagement, and Fundraising Engagement of SCA Members & Enhancing stakeholder engagement • Saiga News & Meetings and Events Networking and Capacity-building- International • Annual Awards Programme Community Education and Outreach– International • Saiga Day, Day of Migratory Species and Day of Protected Areas, Steppe Wildlife Clubs and Educational Materials Research and Conservation– International • Enhancing the Anti-Poaching Capacity of Protected Areas in the Saiga's Range • Building a Collaborative Foundation for Evidence-Based Saiga Antelope Conservation - International • Saiga populations in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan • Saiga Resource Centre & CMS MOU Coordination Support Research and Conservation– Uzbekistan • Research and conservation – Uzbekistan (Resurrection Island Programme) |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes, all the trustees have signed off on this report. |
Additional information (optional)
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 |
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| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 |
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| Contribution made by volunteers | Para 1.38 |
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Achievements and Performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Fundraising, Marketing, and Growth Improvement of SCA's Administrative Capacity Strengthened organisational effectiveness through key staffing changes and the introduction of new financial management systems. Implemented Xero accounting and project management tools with support from AFID and WCN, enhancing donor communication, financial oversight, and staff onboarding across UK and Uzbekistan operations. Public Awareness, Communications, Donor Engagement, and Fundraising Maintained strong levels of unrestricted fundraising and advanced public awareness, communications, and member engagement throughout 2024. Expanded digital outreach across websites and social media, produced impact blogs and newsletters, and participated in international events to amplify awareness of Saiga conservation. Collaborated with partners including WCN and PTES to share key updates and strengthen donor relationships, increasing visibility and support for Saiga protection. Engagement of SCA Members & Enhancing stakeholder engagement Saiga News & Meetings and Events Saiga News Published_Saiga News_Issue 29 in six languages and prepared Issue 30 for early 2025 release. The bulletin shared Saiga research, conservation news, and stakeholder updates across range states, bridging local action with international policy. Distributed both online and in print, it remains a key platform connecting governments, scientists, and the public, strengthening global collaboration for Saiga conservation. Meetings and Events Brought together international partners at the 2024 AGM and Strategic Planning Workshop in Samarkand, attended by 25 participants from 10 countries. Hosted and contributed to multiple CMS CoP14 events, including the Saiga Horn Stockpile Workshop, an official side event on transboundary cooperation, and a large networking forum. These gatherings fostered dialogue on governance, trade monitoring, and conservation priorities, enhancing coordination and stakeholder engagement across the global Saiga network. |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Networking and Capacity-building- International Annual Awards Programme— Although the annual awards were paused in 2024 to prioritise institutional development, SCA hosted a prize-giving event in Samarkand to celebrate the 2023 awardees. The ceremony recognised excellence in Saiga protection, research, and youth leadership, honouring contributors from nine countries. By highlighting individual and collective achievements, the programme strengthened professional networks and inspired continued global collaboration in Saiga conservation. Community Education and Outreach– International Saiga Day, Day of Migratory Species and Day of Protected Areas, Steppe Wildlife Clubs and Educational Materials Delivered extensive community education and outreach across Mongolia and Uzbekistan, engaging over 20,000 children, teachers, and community members through Saiga Day celebrations, eco-club activities, and biodiversity lessons. In Mongolia, screenings, field visits, and social media outreach deepened understanding of Saiga ecology, while Uzbekistan’s “Year of the Saiga” events promoted environmental stewardship through creative and cultural programmes. Produced a trilingual _Wildlife of Uzbekistan_colouring book to inspire environmental awareness among children. These initiatives strengthened local engagement and fostered pride and responsibility for Saiga conservation across range states. Research and Conservation– International Enhancing the Anti-Poaching Capacity of Protected Areas in the Saiga's Range Supported rangers in the Saigachy Reserve and Aralkum National Park by providing essential equipment, including vehicle refrigerators and spare parts for off-road vehicles. These resources improved the effectiveness of anti- poaching patrols and strengthened protection of Saiga populations. Remaining items have been scheduled for delivery in 2025 to continue building capacity. |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Building a Collaborative Foundation for Evidence- Based Saiga Antelope Conservation - International The SCA’s USFWS project seeks to unite all stakeholders involved in Saiga conservation, especially those funded by USFWS grants. Coordinated international efforts to reduce illegal Saiga horn trade and strengthen local conservation capacity across China, Japan, Singapore, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, and Mongolia. Activities included supply chain research, consumer behavior studies, ranger training, stockpile management, and law enforcement support. The project fostered collaboration among stakeholders, enhanced professional development for emerging conservation leaders, and built a platform for knowledge sharing to ensure lasting impact on Saiga protection. Saiga populations in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Crime Scripting, Social Research, and SMART Patrol System Analysis Conducted key informant interviews and online market surveys in Uzbekistan to complete crime scripts for each Saiga population, identifying knowledge gaps and priority research questions. Delivered regional training for 30 participants from Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan on social and behavioral research methods, and supported four local social researchers in developing research tools. Assessed and strengthened the SMART patrol system and biodiversity data collection in Saigachy Reserve, including field visits, equipment needs analysis, and practical guidance for rangers. These activities enhanced local capacity to monitor, prevent, and respond to poaching and trade, contributing to long-term Saiga conservation. Saiga Resource Centre & CMS MOU Coordination Support CMS MOU Coordination support Coordinated and collated reports from partner organisations and CMS MoU signatory states, providing a comprehensive overview of Saiga populations, conservation challenges, and ongoing efforts. Supported the completion of the 2021–2024 CMS Saiga MoU and contributed to the development of the next Medium-Term International Work Programme, ensuring cross-border, science-driven strategies guide Saiga conservation priorities beyond 2024. |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Saiga Resource Centre Maintained and expanded the Saiga Resource Centre website, fully accessible in four languages, as a central hub for Saiga conservation knowledge. The site hosts over 222 scientific publications, 30 reports, 29 theses, 29 issues of_Saiga News_, educational materials, videos, photographs, expert contacts, and project maps. These resources support researchers, educators, students, journalists, and conservation practitioners, enhancing knowledge sharing, public awareness, and global collaboration for Saiga protection. Research and Conservation– Uzbekistan Research and conservation – Uzbekistan (Resurrection Island Programme) Darwin Initiative: Resurrection Island – Enterprise, Conservation, and Development around the Aral Sea Advanced biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods in the Aralkum region, including formal establishment of Aralkum National Park with functional zoning to protect Saiga, caracals, and other species. Engaged local communities through eco-tourism, homestays, and training, while collaborating with industry to integrate biodiversity principles and mitigate impacts of infrastructure projects. Conducted field research, sociological surveys, and scientific studies to inform restoration and management, achieving stable Saiga populations, discovery of new avian colonies, and strengthened regional and transboundary conservation partnerships. PTES: Aral Sea Field Survey Conducted comprehensive surveys of Saiga, birds, mammals, and invertebrates in the Aralkum region using transects, camera traps, pellet analysis, and direct observations. Identified new Saiga habitats, documented 96 bird species (28 recorded for the first time), recorded key mammals and invertebrates, and assessed human impacts, including pipeline-related habitat fragmentation. Findings informed ongoing conservation priorities, were shared with local communities and scientists, and contributed to three peer-reviewed publications, strengthening evidence-based conservation and habitat management for critically endangered Saigas. |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Study Tour: Barsakelmes Biosphere Reserve, Kazakhstan As part of the Darwin Initiative’s “Resurrection Island” project, a delegation from Uzbekistan, including government and conservation representatives, visited Barsakelmes in August 2024 to strengthen transboundary conservation and eco-tourism. Activities included workshops, field visits, collaborative wildlife monitoring, and discussions on sustainable tourism. Outcomes included enhanced Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan cooperation, knowledge exchange on biodiversity management, joint research plans for Saiga populations, and strategies for eco-tourism that support local livelihoods while safeguarding desert ecosystems. |
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| You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other |
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other |
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other |
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Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Total income for 2024 was £210,879 with total expenditure of £252,548 Cash funds decreased accordingly from £191,632.19 at the end of 2023 to £149,962.93 at the end of 2024. None of the SCA’s expenditure relates to the payment of personal expenses for Trustees and the SCA remains fortunate that all trustees are willing to cover all such costs themselves. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held in order to continue to pay salaries of SCA core personnel and to be able to carry out our core programmes for a period of 6 months |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £30,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit | Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution adopted 20th August 2009 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Positions advertised, interviewed for and appointed by existing Trustees |
Additional information (optional)
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustee |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties | Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Saiga Conservation Alliance |
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| Registered charity number | 1135851 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Garden Cottage, Park Corner, Nettlebed, Henley-on- Thames. RG9 |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| E.J. Milner-Gulland | Chair | |||
| David Mallon | ||||
| Anthony Dancer | Honorary treasurer |
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| Waleri Schmunk |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non ~~oO~~ -disclosure of key personnel details Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
E.J. Milner-Gulland
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Secretary, Chair, etc)
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Date 31/10/2025
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| Grants & Donations - Darwin £14,961 - - 14,961 - Grants & Donations - FFI £46,576 - - 46,576 - Grants & Donations - General £1,500 - - 1,500 - Grants & Donations - USFW £43,716 - - 43,716 - Grants & Donations - WCN £35,805 35,805 Interest & Banking compensation £3,013 - - 3,013 - Returned payment £9,307 - - 9,307 - Sub total(Gross income for AR)154,879 - - 154,879 - A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - Sub total - - - - - ~~ar~~ |
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| Total receipts | 154,879 | 154,879 | 154,879 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 154,879 | 154,879 | - | - | - | - | ||||||
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| International - Community education and outreach - | International - Community education and outreach - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Saiga day and DMS | £8,759 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8,759 | 8,759 | 8,759 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Admin capacity (staff) | £33,641 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 33,641 | 33,641 | 33,641 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | £1,087 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,087 | 1,087 | 1,087 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Donor engagement | £1,677 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,677 | 1,677 | 1,677 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign payment charges | £1,685 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,685 | 1,685 | 1,685 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| New finance system | £818 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 818 | 818 | 818 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Networking and capacity-building - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saiga News | £3,033 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,033 | 3,033 | 3,033 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Networking and capacity-building - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Small grants scheme | £1,224 | 1,224 | 1,224 | 1,224 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Small grants scheme and awards | £7,665 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7,665 | 7,665 | 7,665 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Research and conservation - Anti- | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| poaching | £8,024 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8,024 | 8,024 | 8,024 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Research and conservation - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USFWS | £30,325 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 30,325 | 30,325 | 30,325 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Research and conservation - WCN | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| £2,061 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,061 | 2,061 | 2,061 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Uzbekistan - Research and conservation - USFWS | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| £51,407 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 51,407 | 51,407 | 51,407 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Uzbekistan - Research and conservation - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vozrozhdenie Darwin | £1,602 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,602 | 1,602 | 1,602 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| Uzbekistan - Research and conservation - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vozrozhdenie Ptes | £30,414 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 30,414 | 30,414 | 30,414 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| Uzbekistan - Research and conservation - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vozrozhdenie WFN | £3,338 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,338 | 3,338 | 3,338 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| Uzbekistan - Research and conservation - WCN | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| £9,788 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9,788 | 9,788 | 9,788 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| **Sub total ** | 196,548 | 196,548 | 196,548 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 196,548 | 196,548 | - | - | - | - | ||||||
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Total payments ——— 196,548 - - 196,548 -
Net of receipts/(payments) - 41,669 - - - 41,669 -
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 191,632 - - 191,632 -
Cash funds this year end = 149,963 - == - 149,963 -
ee Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Categories Details funds funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Current account 149,963 - -
Total cash funds 149,963 - -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
I account(s)) OK SESE OK OK
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets - - -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B3 Investment assets - - -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use | - - -
Fund to which Amount due | When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
B5 Liabilities - - -
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all Date of
the trustees Signature Print Name approval
Anthony Dancer 25-Feb-26
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(HARITY (OMMs Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Saiga Conservation Allian On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 Charity no (if any) 1135851 Set out on pages Three and four Respective The charity's trustees a responsible for the preparation of the responsibilities of accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required trustees and examiner for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145{5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions examiner's ststement given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my examinerfs attention statement 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met. or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. pi se delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Neil Handley IER February 2026
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Retired Senior Manager - Lloyds TSB. Formerly an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers Address: 6 Caesar Close Baston Peterborough, PE6 9PN Section B Disclosure Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. The lateness in the submission of the accounts has been caused by changes to key personnel in the UK and the difficulties in communicating with people in the field to obtain the correct documentation to validate transactions. However, l am satisfied that the Trustees have put procedures in place which will avoid a repetition of this in the future. IER February 2026
| Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts CC16a 113581 Saiga Conservation Alliance 1-Jan-24 31-Dec-24 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~SSS~~ |
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| Grants & Donations - Darwin £14,961 - - 14,961 - Grants & Donations - FFI £46,576 - - 46,576 - Grants & Donations - General £1,500 - - 1,500 - Grants & Donations - USFW £43,716 - - 43,716 - Grants & Donations - WCN £35,805 35,805 Interest & Banking compensation £3,013 - - 3,013 - Returned payment £9,307 - - 9,307 - Sub total(Gross income for AR)154,879 - - 154,879 - A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - Sub total - - - - - ~~ar~~ |
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| Total receipts | 154,879 | 154,879 | 154,879 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 154,879 | 154,879 | - | - | - | - | ||||||
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| International - Community education and outreach - | International - Community education and outreach - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Saiga day and DMS | £8,759 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8,759 | 8,759 | 8,759 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Admin capacity (staff) | £33,641 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 33,641 | 33,641 | 33,641 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | £1,087 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,087 | 1,087 | 1,087 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Donor engagement | £1,677 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,677 | 1,677 | 1,677 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign payment charges | £1,685 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,685 | 1,685 | 1,685 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | International - Fundraising, Marketing and Growth - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| New finance system | £818 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 818 | 818 | 818 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Networking and capacity-building - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saiga News | £3,033 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,033 | 3,033 | 3,033 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Networking and capacity-building - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Small grants scheme | £1,224 | 1,224 | 1,224 | 1,224 | ||||||||||||||||||
| International - Networking and capacity-building - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Small grants scheme and awards | £7,665 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7,665 | 7,665 | 7,665 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Research and conservation - Anti- | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| poaching | £8,024 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8,024 | 8,024 | 8,024 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Research and conservation - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USFWS | £30,325 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 30,325 | 30,325 | 30,325 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| International - Research and conservation - WCN | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| £2,061 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,061 | 2,061 | 2,061 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Uzbekistan - Research and conservation - USFWS | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| £51,407 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 51,407 | 51,407 | 51,407 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Uzbekistan - Research and conservation - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vozrozhdenie Darwin | £1,602 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,602 | 1,602 | 1,602 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| Uzbekistan - Research and conservation - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vozrozhdenie Ptes | £30,414 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 30,414 | 30,414 | 30,414 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| Uzbekistan - Research and conservation - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vozrozhdenie WFN | £3,338 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,338 | 3,338 | 3,338 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| Uzbekistan - Research and conservation - WCN | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| £9,788 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9,788 | 9,788 | 9,788 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| **Sub total ** | 196,548 | 196,548 | 196,548 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 196,548 | 196,548 | - | - | - | - | ||||||
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Total payments ——— 196,548 - - 196,548 -
Net of receipts/(payments) - 41,669 - - - 41,669 -
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 191,632 - - 191,632 -
Cash funds this year end = 149,963 - == - 149,963 -
ee Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Categories Details funds funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Current account 149,963 - -
Total cash funds 149,963 - -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
I account(s)) OK SESE OK OK
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets - - -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B3 Investment assets - - -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use | - - -
Fund to which Amount due | When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
B5 Liabilities - - -
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all Date of
the trustees Signature Print Name approval
Anthony Dancer 25-Feb-26
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