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2023-12-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1154872

Company registration number 08508569 (England and Wales)

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Sr K O'Flynn Rev J G Greene Ms C Roche Mr L K Sebastian Charity number 1154872 Company number 08508569 Registered office Suite 501 The Nexus Building Broadway Letchworth Garden City Herts SG6 9BL Independent examiner UHY Hacker Young Suite 501 The Nexus Building Broadway Letchworth Garden City Herts SG6 9BL

(Appointed 14 June 2023) (Appointed 15 September 2023)

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) CONTENTS

Page
Trustees report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Balance sheet 5
Notes to the financial statements 6 - 13

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)

Objectives and activities

The charity is established for the public benefit to advance education and preserve and protect good health in South Sudan by:

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

Financial review

During the year the charity had incoming resources of £102,203 (2022: £105,739) and outgoing resources of £273,521 (2022: £146,071).

Investment assets gains amounted to £422,607 (2022: £774,496 losses), which comprised of £3,714 in relation to net gains on disposals of investments assets (2022: £143,296 net losses on disposals) and £418,893 that refers to a net increase (2022: £631,200 net decrease) in market value of investments assets

Accumulated unrestricted funds carried forward amount to £3,954,535 (2022: £3,684,820) and accumulated restricted funds carried forward amount to £nil (2022: £48,426).

The trustees have no concerns about the company continuing to operate as a going concern and consider it will be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due.

The charity has an investment portfolio managed by Quilter Cheviot on their behalf. The intention is to hold the portfolio for at least five years with the income generated being available to meet the core objectives of the charity.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the company is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. The trustees have also paid attention to the ongoing consequences of the political instability in South Sudan and retain all funds in the UK until the time of need and then only for specific projects.

The charity’s main investments are held in order to help transition the management of activities to local South Sudanese management. Unrest in recent years has significantly delayed this process and trustees are considering what other interim uses could be made of these investments.

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Structur•. governance and management The charFty is registereil as a tharitable company limited by gu8rnntee and was sel up on 29 April 2013 and registered as a charty with the Ctsrity Commisgon for Eryland and Watès on 4 Dewnbar 2013. Its 0￿1panY number Is 08508569 and its tharity numbèr is 1154872. Thg charity is conslituted LFnder a Memorandum of Associw dated 24 April 2013 as amended by Special Resolution3 of S November 2013 and 19 Febnjary 2015. The liability of the meml)ers is limited. Every member of the tarfty undgrtakes to contribute lo the assets of th• charlty. rf it is wound LTrP whilst helshe is a membor or within one year after helshe ceases to be a member. such amc4Jnts as may be requi￿ not exceeding one pound. The th8rity ¥dhar88 to thg pr1rKip￿S of 8c41darity and to ts d￿ri￿ts1e purposes of the 'Solidarity with Southem Sudan Projecy, a collaborativè intemational project undertak6n by members of the USG IUnSon of Superfors Generall, UISG Ilntemational Unicfj of Superiors Generall, and ￿Jth Sudan Catholic Bishop ￿ferer￿e. The charity was established to facilitate the projecfs administration and in particu18r its abilty lo raise fvnds Intemauonally. through grant applications and donallons. to support the work being undertakèn in South Sudan. The Iruslees have considersd the impact of CoMd-19 on the charity 8nd 8re aware that ineome and asset values may fall in Ihg fvtufe. As the charity does not have any regukf commilments and is Prepared lo tske a long lem vlew of investments. tha trustees do not consider any irnmediate a￿lOn$ ar8 needod bul WUI nvJnrtor event8 and act 8ccordingly. The Iruslees. who are 81s0 the dlraclors for the purpcGe of caJmpany18w. and who seryed durlng ￿ year and up lo the date of signature of the financial stslemgnts were: Sr K O'Ftynn Rev J G Greene Ms C Roche Mr L K Sebastian MrA Henderson {Appointed 14 JLsne 20231 (Appointed 15 September 2023) {ReswJned 25 October 2023) The management of the charity is the responsibility of the trustees who ar8 elected and cwptad und8r the t8rms of tho memorar￿Um olA8sod8tlon dated 24 April 2013 85 amended by Speaal R&80lU￿￿s of 5 November 2013 and 19 February 2015. The rkimes of the trustees a￿ sel out on th8 attached schedule of legal and adminislralive irrfom)atson as well as above. The tnjstees are chosen on the basls of thelr willingness to serve, ability, govemanee, experience and support ofthe ethos. mission and phibsophy of the Charity. None of the trustees has any benefi081 interest in the tharity. AH of the twstees are members of the charity arKI guarantee lo Contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. Thè trustees are ultimately respo￿lbIe fw Ihe pdKaes. acbvl1￿S and assets of the tharity. The trustees meet on a regular basrs lo make dgclsions cffl behaff of the tharlty. The trustees was approv&J by Ihe 808nl of Trust88S. Trustee Dated..

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Solidarity Projects Limited (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

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Scott Rouse FCA UHY Hacker Young

Suite 501 The Nexus Building Broadway Letchworth Garden City Herts SG6 9BL

Dated: 17 April 2024

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
18,462
3,468
Investments
4
80,273
-
Total income
98,735
3,468
Expenditure on:
Governance costs
5
33,652
2,086
Charitable activities
7
31,858
205,925
Total expenditure
65,510
208,011
Net gains/(losses) on investments
9
422,607
-
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before
transfers
455,832
(204,543)
Gross transfers between funds
(156,117)
156,117
Net movement in funds
299,715
(48,426)
Fund balances at 1 January 2023
3,654,820
48,426
Fund balances at 31 December 2023
3,954,535
-		 Total
2023
£
21,930
80,273
102,203
35,738
237,783
273,521
422,607
251,289
-
251,289
3,703,246
3,954,535		 Total
2022
£
51,892
53,847
105,739
44,514
101,557
146,071
(774,496)
(814,828)
-
(814,828)
4,518,074
3,703,246

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) BALANCE SHEET ASAT 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Fixed assets Tangible assets Investments 11 12 15,460 3,235,772 3.609.759 3,609.759 3.251.232 CurTOnt assats Debtors Cash at bank and in har 13 6.601 349,930 2,695 460.510 356.531 463.205 Cr•dltor8.' amounts lalllng du wlthln on• yèar 14 111.755) 111.191} Nel current assets 3M.776 452,014 Total a98•ts1o￿ current Ilabllltl•s 3,954.535 3,703,246 Incomé lund$ Restricted funds Unrestrfcted fvnds 15 48.426 3,654,820 3.954.535 3.954,535 3,703.246 Thè company is ¢ntrt18d to the exempkn from Ihe audit reouament o)nlalng(l in sgclion 477 of th8 Comp8niesAcl 2006. ftjr the year ended 31 December 2023. Th6 dlrectors aCknth￿edge tslr responsibSMies 0)M￿Y1￿g vAth tha requlrements of the Companles Act 2(*)6 wlth resp8ct to a¢xounting recoTds and the weparatlon of ftnanclal slatomonts. The members Iwe not required the eompany to obtaln an a￿111 of its finanraal statements for the year In question In accord&r￿ wlh section 476. The8e finandal Statements have t￿n prepared in accorda￿ with the prov￿￿￿ appli￿18 to companiès sublect to the sm￿1 ¢￿mPanieS regime. The financial statements werg approved ty thè Trustees ￿ ........ . .. .. Sr K O'Flynn Trustee Company R¢glslration No. 08508569

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Solidarity Projects Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Suite 501, The Nexus Building, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, Herts, SG6 9BL.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.3 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represent amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts, VAT and other sales related taxes.

1.4 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Charitable activities are grants payable to charitable institutions and individuals.

Governance costs are costs incurred relating to the governance of the Charity and are not apportioned to charitable activities.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

1.5 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Motor vehicles

25% on cost

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.6 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
£
£
Donations and gifts
18,462
3,468
Other
-
-
18,462
3,468		 Total
2023
£
21,930
-
21,930		 Total
2022
£
51,656
236
51,892

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

4 Investments

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Income from listed investments 72,078 53,003
Interest receivable 8,195 844
80,273 53,847

5 Governance costs

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
£
£
Bank fees
127
127
Office costs
1,227
1,227
Travel
732
732
Legal and professional
-
-
Accountancy
5,590
-
Investment management fees charged directly to
investment account
25,976
-
33,652
2,086		 Total
2023
£
254
2,454
1,464
-
5,590
25,976
35,738		 Total
2022
£
222
2,522
968
10,025
4,428
26,349
44,514
Direct costs
Depreciation and impairment
Grant funding of activities (see note 7)
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds		 2023
£
-
237,783
237,783
31,858
205,925
237,783		 2022
£
7,730
93,827
101,557
85,101
16,456
101,557

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

7 Grants payable
2023 2022
£ £
Grants to institutions:
Solidarity with South Sudan 31,858 77,371
Solidarity with South Sudan (Wau Community) - 10,000
Sustain Catholic University 3,468 -
Solidarity with South Sudan (STTC College) 186,023 -
221,349 87,371
Grants to individuals 16,434 6,456
237,783 93,827
8 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
2023 2022
Number Number
Total - -
9 Net gains/(losses) on investments
**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Revaluation of investments 418,893 (631,200)
Gain/(loss) on sale of investments 3,714 (143,296)
422,607 (774,496)

10 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on profits and gains to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objectives. No tax charges have arisen in this period.

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

11 Tangible fixed assets
Motor
vehicles
£
Cost
At 1 January 2023 30,920
Disposals (30,920)
At 31 December 2023 -
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2023 15,460
Eliminated in respect of disposals (15,460)
At 31 December 2023 -
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023 -
At 31 December 2022 15,460
12 Fixed asset investments
Listed
investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023 3,235,772
Additions 253,814
Valuation changes 422,607
Disposals (302,434)
At 31 December 2023 3,609,759
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023 3,609,759
At 31 December 2022 3,235,772
13 Debtors
2023 2022
Amounts falling due within one year: £ £
Prepayments and accrued income 6,601 2,695

Prepayments and accrued income relates to accrued dividend income from the charity's investment portfolio.

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023 2022
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 11,755 11,191

Included within accruals and deferred income is an accrual for the preparation and independent examination of the charity's financial statements and an accrual for management charges relating to the charity's investment portfolio managed by Quilter Cheviot.

15 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At
Previous year:
At		 1 January
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
48,426
3,468
(208,011)
1 January
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
50,282
16,456
(18,312)		 Transfers
At 31
December
2023
£
£
156,117
-
Transfers
At 31
December
2022
£
£
-
48,426

16 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At
General funds
Previous year:
At
General funds		 1 January
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
3,654,820
98,735
(65,510)
1 January
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
4,467,792
89,283
(127,759)		 Transfers
Gains and
losses
At 31
December
2023
£
£
£
(156,117)
422,607
3,954,535
Transfers
Gains and
losses
At 31
December
2022
£
£
£
-
(774,496)
3,654,820

SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

17
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2023
2023
£
£
Fund balances at 31
December 2023 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
-
-
Investments
3,609,759
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
314,870
29,906
3,924,629
29,906		 Total Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
-
15,460
-
3,609,759
3,235,772
-
344,776
403,588
48,426
3,954,535
3,654,820
48,426		 Total
2022
£
15,460
3,235,772
452,014
3,703,246

18 Related party transactions

The trustees were reimbursed expenses of £1,466 (2022: £203) during the year.