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Registered Charity Number: 1155626

S.A.F.E. : ARTS FOR EDUCATION

ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021

Pearson McKinsey Ltd Chartered Certified Office C 616-618, Chigwell Road London IG8 8AA

S.A.F.E.

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021

	Page
Reference and Administrative Details	2
Trustees Report	3-6
Independent Examiner’s Report	7
Statement of Financial Activities	8
Balance Sheet	9
Notes to the Financial Statements	10-13

1

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF S.A.F.E.

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2021 set out on pages 8-13.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

• examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(a) of the 1993 Act);

• follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 43(7) of the 1993 Act); and

• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 the seeking of explanation from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken to not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.

• (1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:

• to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and to

• prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 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.

Devaki Shanbhag ACCA

31/10/2022 Date: ………………………………

S.A.F.E. Trustees Report

1[st] January 2021 – 31[st] December 2021

S.A.F.E. is a UK Charity that uses the performing arts and community programmes to inspire and deliver social change.

S.A.F.E.’s vision: To be a leading regional NGO creating social change through art in vulnerable and marginalised communities.

S.A.F.E.’s mission: To harness the power of art to advocate for and support holistic behavior change, creating healthy, peaceful, equal and prosperous communities.

WHY IT WORKS:

Accessible: S.A.F.E. succeeds where others cannot because we go directly into Kenya's most under-served and hard-to-reach communities and speak to people in a way they trust and enjoy.

Local: S.A.F.E.'s work is innovative as it is intrinsically local and has foundations in the genuine participation of communities. By employing only the most talented local actors, young leaders and educators, S.A.F.E. is able to present information in a way that is considered familiar and unthreatening, and sensitively engage with people on taboo issues.

Culturally sensitive : All performances and workshops are delivered in the local language, making the work both literally and emotionally accessible - people can better relate to humour, understand nuances and assimilate the educational messages when they are communicated in their dialect.

Inspiring : Theatre has an unrivalled ability to get people thinking about and challenging the status quo. The quality of each performance is crucial to S.A.F.E.'s successful impact, as only the best actors and plays can emotionally engage and encourage take-up of the positive messages.

Connected: The effectiveness of S.A.F.E.'s model is due to the combination of local roots and effective partnerships with national, and international delivery partners. By facilitating collaboration between local services and beneficiaries, the necessary relationships to

sustain and embed social change are established.

Flexible: S.A.F.E.'s approach is based on the need for flexibility and innovation to reach specific groups in a way that is relevant to their lives. We use performance as a platform on which to build support networks, school clubs and training programmes, and to deliver nonformal education activities tailored to the specific needs of different groups.

S.A.F.E. works with the best Kenyan artists, and local practitioners to produce plays, cultural performances, and films that address HIV/AIDS, FGM/C abandonment, peacebuilding initiatives, environmental protection, and other social issues. By producing free world-class drama, and harnessing local culture, S.A.F.E. challenges the silence, discrimination, and stigma that prevent positive change, with a message of compassion, solidarity, and hope. SAFE has operations in Mombasa (under SAFE Pwani), in the Loita Hills (under SAFE Maa), and in Samburu county (under SAFE Samburu).

On Stage: S.A.F.E. uses theatre to overcome the barriers in people's behaviours and communities in order to let through life-saving information and services. The performances provide people with the information, skills and attitudes that enable them to take the first steps to changing their own lives for the better.

Off Stage: S.A.F.E.’s follow-up community programmes are delivered directly by the teams on the ground and through partner organisations. When welcomed by the community, this results in huge increases in the take-up of services and interventions.

Introduction

The year of 2021 saw S.A.F.E. pick up momentum again following the easing of restrictions which had been placed on Kenyans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To make up for lost time, the teams were faced with a packed schedule, as they sought to implement activities delayed from 2020, and look to the future - developing their projects. In the face of this considerable work load, all three teams worked together and achieved significant successes.

SAFE Maa

SAFE Maa were able to reach an estimated 5000 people in 2021 with their FGC abandonment programme. Key highlights of the year were:

• Successfully expanding into the neighbouring community of Olderkesi. This expansion was designed to support work in the border regions of Loita, as families from border villages were crossing into Olderkesi to perform FGC where there are circumcisers who are willing to perform the cut. Initial work was done with the leaders to initiate the project in this area. Two outreach officers were hired from the community and work began in earnest.

• Scaling up the girls education programme: In 2018, SAFE Maa had started to support seven girls’ secondary education. These were girls whose families could not afford to educate them, making them at risk of FGC and early marriage. In January 2021, SAFE Maa supported the original seven, plus seven more girls back into school after almost 10 months of school closures due to COVID-19.

• The 2021 ‘cutting season’ data showed a significant decrease in cases of the full cut (type 2 circumcision), and an increase in the Loita Rite of Passage for the first time since the Loita Declaration of Abandonment in 2019.

• At the end of 2021, SAFE Maa launched their new Resource and Training Centre in Loita. The launch was attended by 200 community leaders, students and SAFE Maa representatives. The S.A.F.E. Guide for Social Change was launched at the same event.

SAFE Samburu

SAFE Samburu reached 6500 people through their FGC abandonment and HIV awareness work. Highlights from their programme were:

• Significant expansion of activities to close the gap between demand and delivery of HIV services in the Westgate Community. The team started a new ‘Community Health Day’ activity which saw them partnering with the local health centres to reduce stigma around HIV testing. The team use performance and games to draw people into the health centre compound, they also support the days through the provision of extra testing kits and personnel to handle the increased demand.

• Successful Distribution of the short film series: To adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SAFE Samburu team adapted their performances into short films in order that they could conduct socially distanced screenings, and share content through social media. During 2021 period four screening tours were completed.

• Progress in engagement with the Samburu Elders in the campaign against FGC: A key focus of 2021 had been to engage the Elders in a discussion about a potential Alternate Rite of Passage. In December, a meeting was held with the Westgate Elders, where they agreed on a potential alternative rite and committed to communicating it to other Samburu elders.

SAFE Pwani

SAFE Pwani reached approximately 9000 people in 2021. Programme highlights were:

• Taking part in a new and ambitious programme to raise awareness around the killing of elderly people due to land conflict under the guise of accusations of witchcraft. This project was delivered in partnership with Circle and Square productions who created ‘The Letter’. Screenings were carried out in Kaloleni and Ganze in Kilifi County where the killing of the elderly is prevalent.

• The WASH project in Kwale County saw the continuation of the programme in Gulanze. Over the reporting period, an average of 8000 people received 470,000 litres of clean water per month.

• Creation of a new film, Uamuzi , to tackle unplanned pregnancies: S.A.F.E. joined forces with two youth groups from Mtwapa to create a film which educates young

people about sexual health, through the story of five sisters as they navigate their teenage years.

• Creation of a new performance to address resilience and environmental destruction in Ndavaya, Kwale County: The play ‘Miongo’ was taken on a seven-day tour in November, reaching over 1800 community members. The play highlighted the activities which were contributing to vulnerability to climate change, and sought to restore hope for the future. The project was covered by Deutsche Welle news.

• o Engaged with young women at risk of radicalization in Kwale County, using the S.A.F.E. film ‘Who Am I?’ in order to build their resilience, and allow them to reach out to their more vulnerable youth.

S.A.F.E.

COMPANY INFORMATION

FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021

TRUSTEES: Dr Michael Brady Ms Clare Groom Mr Jonathan Kent Ms Sarah Kennedy Ms Tracey Seaward Ms Angelina Namiba Prof Katrina Brown EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Nick Reding REGISTERED OFFICE: Office C,616-618, Chigwell Road,London,IG8 8AA CHARITY NUMBER: 1155626 ACCOUNTANTS: Devaki Shanbhag ACCA

S.A.F.E.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021

Unrestricted Funds Notes £ INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming Resources from Generated Funds Voluntary Income 2 Total Incoming Resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of Generating Funds Costs of Generating Voluntary Income 4 Charitable Activities Programme activities 5 Governance Costs 6 Total Resources Expended NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES RECONCILIATION OF FUND8 Total Funds Brought Forward (401,340) TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD (401,340)

Year Ended Year Ended Restricted 31.12.2021 31.12.2020 Funds Total Funds Total Funds £ £ £ 222,850 222,850 258,252 222,850 222,850 258,252 2,876 2,876 288 186,460 186,460 266,981 - 1,800 189,336 189,336 269,069 33,514 33,514 445,596 44,256 412,082 10,742

The notes to the accounts form part of these financial

statements

S.A.F.E.

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021

	Year Ended	Year Ended
	31.12.2021	31.12.2020
	Total Funds	Total Funds
Notes	£	£
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank (inc deposit account)	45,025	11,512
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year		-
NET ASSETS	45,025	11,512
Financed by:
FUNDS
As shown on the Statement of Financial Activities
Unrestricted Funds	(401,340)	(401,340)
Restricted Funds:	446,365	412,852
TOTAL FUNDS	45,025	11,512
The financial statements are approved and signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees by:
Katrina Brown
Katrina Brown (Oct 31, 2022 17:04 GMT)
Prof Katrina Brown – Chair of the Board of Trustees

Date: 31 October 2022

The notes to the accounts form part of these financial

statements

S.A.F.E.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021

NOTE 1 – ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Entities and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Resources expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified 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 consistent with the use of resources.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable 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.

Foreign currencies

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are dealt with in the Statement of Financial activities.

The notes to the accounts form part of these financial statements

S.A.F.E.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021

(continued)

NOTE 2
VOLUNTARY INCOME	Year Ended	Year Ended
	31.12.2021	31.12.2020
	£	£
Restricted Grants Received	190,643	248,629
Donations Received	32,207	4,524
Unrestricted Grant Received		5,000
Re-imbursements		99
	222,850	258,252
Restricted Grants received:
Romilly Walton Masters Remembered	3,575	4,200
Orchid Project	112,864	180,010
Rosita Trust	21,780
Alan and Nesta Ferguson		25,000
Brown Source Trust		5,000
Enjoolata Foundation	44,903
Furlough	7,521	4,419
JAC Trust		30,000
	190,643	248,629
Donations received:
Donations from Individuals	32,207.	4,524
Re-imbursements
Nest Overpayment	Nil	79
Bank overpayment	Nil	20
	Nil	99

The notes to the accounts form part of these financial statements

S.A.F.E.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021 (continued)

NOTE 3
INVESTMENT INCOME	Year Ended	Year Ended
	31.12.2021	31.12.2020
	£	£
Bank Deposit Interest	Nil	Nil
NOTE 4
COST OF GENERATING VOLUNTARY INCOME
Just Giving Membership	216	216
Staff Salaries	2,586
Other expenses including fund raising	74	72
	2,876	288
NOTE 5
CONSULTANT FEE AND UK ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Consultants and staff for programme activities	7,758	18,805
UK Administrative Expenses	360	1,556
Funding for S.A.F.E Kenya	178,342	246,620
	186,460	266,981

The notes to the accounts form part of these financial statements

S.A.F.E.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021 (continued)

NOTE 6
GOVERNANCE COSTS	Year Ended	Year Ended
	31.12.2021	31.12.2020
	£	£
Independent examiners fees	Nil,	1,800

NOTE 7

TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits either for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the period ended 31 December 2020

NOTE 8 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Funding debtors	Nil	Nil
NOTE 9
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Accrued expenses	Nil	Nil

The notes to the accounts form part of these financial

statements

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