Registered Charity Number: 1155626
S.A.F.E.: ARTS FOR EDUCATION
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
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S.A.F.E.
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Company Infonnation
10
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
12
Notes to the Financial Statements
13-16

S.A.F.E.
S.A.F.E. Trustees Re
ort 2024
S.A.F.E. is an art for social change NGO working in some of the most vulnerable and marginalized
communities through our 3 grassroots, local teams: rural areas in Kwale and Kilifi counties (SAFE
Pwani), the Loita Hills (SAFE Maa) and the Westgate Conservancy (SAFE Samburu). We are guided by
the principle that communities know what is best for them. and thus employ teams of local actors and
staff to design and deliver projects.
Our methodology uses storytelling to share infomiation. educate and inspire solution finding and
communit), unity. Through participatorv, artistic techniques, communities are brought together to create
solutions to their most pressing problems. This oives target beneficiaries ownership over the project's
messaoing, implementation and long - temi success - resulting in increased uptake, willingness to
engage, relevance and sustainability. as actions are based on local resources and indigenous knowledge.
Our goal is to champion community knowledge to Co-create solutions to realise sexual health and
gender and environmental justice, leading to our vision of communities obtsining gender, health and
environment justice.
Introduction
Across 20?4: S.A.F.E. focused on priority areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR),
elimination of gender-based violence (GBV), adaptstion to climate change, and mental health. S.A.F.E.
Its grassroots teams in all three areas (Narok, Samburu and Coast) achieved considerable impact.
Additionally, our focus areas align to ten United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGS) as
follows:
Sexual Re
roductive Health and Ri
hts
SRHR . This also includes the abandonment of Female Genital
Cutting (FGC): This contributes towards UN SDG 3 which ensures healthy lives and promotes
wellbeing for all at all ages
Environmental resilience: This contributes towards UN SDGS I l and 13 b), _ making cities and human
settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable and empowering beneficiary communities to combat
climate change and its impacts.
Water Sanitation and H
iene
WASH . Through this pillar. we support UN SDG 6 by ensuring
availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
h School scholarshi
and mentorshi
rams for exem
larN'
irls: We support girls from
vulnerable backgrounds in ASAL areas to access education in school and out of school. Additionally,
we have supported women groups by procuring solar cyber cafes and empO￿er1ng them with
entrepreneurship and financial literacy knowledge that are critical to enable them run microenterprises.
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Through this, we support attainment of UN SDG'S 1, 4 and 5 namely:
No Poverty: Supporting the eradication of poverty in all fornis everywhere.
Quality education: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning
opportunities for all.
Gender equality: By achieving gender equality and empower all women and girls
Promotion of
eace and Ken
an identities to
ether with the challen
in
of extremist narratives: This
contributes towards UN SDG 16 by promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable
development, providing access to justice for all and building effective, accountable and inclusive
institutions at all levels.
Collaboration with likeminded stakeholders: This is one of our core pillars and supports UN SDG 17 as
it opens us up to collaborations that will strengthen our programs implementation and revitalize the
Global partnership for sustainable development.
S.A.F.E. Pro
rammes and Reach across 2024
A total of 26,912 beneficiaries were reached across our project areas. The breakdown per team is as
follows:
SAFE Pwani: 10,232.
SAFE Samburu: 9,525.
SAFE Maa: 7,155.
The SAFE Pwani SRHR Pro
ect Uamuzi in Kwale and Kilifi Counties
S.A.F.E.
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2,859 community members - Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW), parents, men and
boys - engaged during the screenings of S.A.F.E:s sexual reproductive health and rights film
' Uamuzi." From these screening attendants, 746 were from marginalized groups.
563 girls were directly reached through mentorship sessions. This was made possible by
S.A.F.E's network of partners across health, finance and logistics sectors. They shared
knowledge with the beneficiaries on their experiences, how to access educational, financial and
employment opportunities, and how to build successful professions.
Additionally, 25 AGYW were linked to mentors in their chosen field post this
activity.
The l O trained ambassadors directly reached 3,839 AGYW through monthly peer support
meetings, providing them iyith SRHR training. life skills, human rights education, and financial
literacy. State, non-state and private actors were also engaged for this.
903 AGYW were successfully referred to health facilities to access SRHR and GBV services.
This has been made possible by the collaboration between the Ministry of Health. S.A.F.E. and
its consortium partners that has allowed them to access the referral book and track this data on a
monthly basis.
The team collaborated with the Mombasa. Kwale and Kilifi County Departments of Health and
Gender and the Ministry of Interior to enhance the impact of its SRHR and GBV interventions.
The SAFE Pwani WASH
ro
ect in K￿,ale Counts.:
The W ASH project reached an average population of 2,?90, and distributed water filters to 421
households, enabling community members to treat 4,804,815 litres of water.
1,562 community members were reached through one perforniance tour, creating attitudinal and
behavioural change towards water treatment and environmental conservation.
Women held more leadership positions in collective WASH and environmental actions. Out of
55 leaders, 29 were women and 26 men.
The SAFE Pwani Prisons Mental Health
ro
ect in Mombasa Count
475 people at Shimo La Teiva main prison participated in screenings of Shimoni film.
19 ambassadors were trained on psychological first aid counselling skills. This led to the
formation of a peer support network that is providing psychosocial support to the prison
community- monitored monthly by the team.
The team collaborated with the Ministry of Interior towards this intervention.
The SAFE Pwani Mental Health
ro
ect for Women in Health in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties".
S.A.F.E. created a performance from the findings of the WHEELER stud), to disseminate their
findings across health care workers in Mombasa and Kilifi counties.
187 health care workers were directly impacted by the wheeler perfomiance: 80 - Mombasa and
107 Kilifi.
The team collaborated with the Mombasa and Kilifi County Departments of Health and Gender
and towards this project.

SAFE Samburu FGM/C abandonment
ro
ect in the West ate Conservanc
S.A.F.E. carried out a Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) survey to assess the progress made
since 2016- when the SAFE Samburu team first initiated operations. A comparison of information from
the responses also indicated significant positive gains. Notably, - 250/0 point difference in awareness of
health complications of FGC, 640/0 point difference in awareness of the illegality of FGC under Kenyan
law, 17 /0 point difference in respondents that stated they are in support of FGC abandonment and 29 %
reduction in the opinion that FGC should continue. Additionally, from the 2024 survey, 48 % of the male
respondents mentioned that they would have no problem marrying ladies who have not been cut and
61 % of the women had no objection to uncut women being married into their families.
SAFE Samburu HIV Pro
ect in the West ate Conservanc
The HIV support group expanded from 96 clients {22 Female and 4 Male) in 2023 to 33 (25
female and 8 male) in 2024. All are adhering to medication.
1,186 community members tested for HIV, compared to 1,169 in 2023. Additionally, three
Moonlight Communitv Health Days reached 326 community members, with 92 testing for HIV.
It is also encouraging that the number of men accessing HTS services continues to increase.
A total of1:034 community members tested for STI:s compared to 542 in 2023.
The team's first peer support network was set UP. JO peer educators were selected and taken
through a capacity building session around SRHR, climate literacy, leadership and facilitation
knowledge.
The team supported the Ministry of Health during the World Aids Day Celebrations by
providing an in-kind donation to provide milk for l 00 PL WHA.
The KAP showed that there have been huge leaps forward in temis of project aims between
2016 - 2024, the following positive differences m.ere observed - a 51 % point difference in
knowledge of vertical transmission, a J5 % point difference in knowledge that condoms are the
most effective method of reducing HIV transmission, 21 % point difference on openness to
HIV testing or have been tested for HIV and 5 % difference that stigma levels in the
community are high.

SAFE Samburu Environment Pro
ect in the West ate Conservanc
3,087 community members were reached through the environment performance tour.
132 village representatives and morans (warriors) were empowered with
inforniation on environmental conservation and encouraged to synergize their
conservation efforts.
Significantly, 620/0 of the participants mentioned that changes in climate have been brought
about by human activities such as deforestation, pollution, overgrazing and overpopulation and
91 /0 of the respondents agreed that climate change is an urgent issue that needs quick attention.
Additionally, it was encouraging to note that community members have adapted coping
mechanisms to drought and from the respondents engaged the following are being adapted -
Grazing pattenis (420/0), Planting of trees (390/0) and implementation of conservative actions
such as making of semi - circular bands, cutting unfriendly trees and planting grass (29% ).
SAFE Samburu Entre
reneurshi
and Education Pro
ect in the West ate Conservanc
3 w'omen groups were provided with solar charging units and have obtained a combined income
of Ksh. 67,100 up from 3,900 in 2023. Group leaders were mobilised for a capacit), building
session that encouraged them to build a savin(FS culture and to diversify their revenue streams
and the team continues to provide monthly support.
8 girls were supported through secondary school through provision of school fees and
mentorship during the holidays. Additionally. 6 of them sat for their national exams and attained
good grades that will enable them to transition into TVET'S and University education.
SAFE Samburu Herders Pro
ect in the West ate Conservancv:
160 youth (80 Girls and 80 Boys) received child rights, SRHR and environmental training. Out
of this cohort, 21 youths were selected to communicate their most pressing challenges as herders
to the wider community.
1,215 community members were reached through the environment perfonnance tour.
6 youths were enrolled into primary school following the perfonnance and follow up forums, as
their parents understood their challenges.
Sarah: SAFE Maa FGC abandonment
ro
ect in the Loita Hills:

3,966 students (1,919 Girls and 2.047 Boys) across 14 schools (12 Primary and 2 Secondary)
and 253 parents were reached through the Sarah school screenings. This reach extended to 2029
community members during the school holidays. A key platfomi for this was a screening done
during a graduation ceremony of over 1000 boys who were transitioning to morans.
A training curriculum for the peer educators was co - created by the SAFE Maa team, teachers
and students. This curriculum empowered 774 pupils (329 Girls and 445 Boys) with knowledge
on Maa history, environment, menstrual hygiene, guidance and counselling, and SRHR.
Girls who are at risk of FGC, early marriage and dropping out of school were given infomiation
about where they can gain protection from GB V, and support to stay in school.
648 sanitary pads were distributed to vulnerable school girls to enable them to effectively
manage their menstruation and reduce their susceptibility to menstrual infections.
Feedback from the Sarah screening participants indicated local approval of the film's awareness
creation around FGC and the alternative provided,the Loita Rite of Passage (LRP).. The team
was encouraged to conduct more screenings in the wider community.
8 girls benefited from scholarships. 4 sat for their National secondary school examinations and
are all waiting to transition to TVET:s and University and 4 are going into their final year of
Secondary school in 2025.
2 private fundraising screening events were held in Nairobi, raising KSH 2.980.000 allowing for
the official premiere of the film and launch of the impact project.
125 youth were reached through the youth forums, raising awareness on SRHR. HIV, FGC,
family planning, environmental conservation and life skills. Team observations show that an
increasing number of girls are accessing education, increasing their career prospects and with a
positive effect on FGC abandonment long tenn.
SAFE Maa Land Demarcation
ro
ect in the Loita Hills:
S.A.F.E. mobilized 17 stakeholders from nalional state and non-state organizations engaged in
environment conservation/restoration and land rights activities. These stakeholders were brought
together for stakeholder meetings in Loita and Narok in February 2025 - as part of the project's
research phase.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF S.A.F.E.
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I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 set out on pages 6-13.
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 ￿'1th my examination, no matter has come to my attention.
(l ) 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 Shdnbhag
ACCA
Date:
3111012025

S.A.F.E.
COMPANY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES:
Dr Michael Brady
Ms Sarah Kennedy
Ms Tracey Seaward
Ms Angelina Namiba
Prof Katrina Brown
Janet Seeley
Holly Ivyld
Nick Reding
Jude Hess
HEAD OF S.A.F.E.:
Alice Crookenden
REGISTERED OFFICE:
Ice C.616-618, Chigwell Road, London. JG8 8AA
CHARITY NUMBER:
1155626
ACCOUNTANTS:
Devaki Shanbhag ACCA

S.A.F.E.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
l-ear F.nded
31.12.2024
Total Fund$
'ear F.nded
31.12.2023
Total Funds
l-nre5tric¢ed
Funds
Restricted
Funds
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming Resources from Gellerated Funds
Voluntary Income
Total Incoming Resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of Generating Funds
Costs of Generating Voluntary Income
Cbaritable Activity
Program aclivities
Governance Costs
20,4LIO
20.4LIO
26,404
53.045
875
53,045
875
65,158
Total Resources Expended
93
NET INCOMINGI(OUTGOING) RESOURCES
(45,860)
(28,563)
RECONCILIATION OF FUND
Total Funds Brought Fo￿ard
397 098
459 908
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
The notes to the accounts forni part of these financial statements
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S.A.F.E.
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
l'ear r.nded
31.12.2024
Total Funds
Tr'eJr F.nd¥d
31.12.2023
Total Funds
otss
CIIRRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank (inc deposit account)
34,247
62,810
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
NET ASSETS
Financed by:
FUNDS
As shown on the Statement of Financial Activities
Unrestricted Funds
Reslricled Funds-
(J79,801)
(397.098)
TOTAL FUNDS
The financial statements are approved and signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees by:
Prof Katrina Broi¥n- Chair of the Board of Trustees
Date..
31 October 2025
The notes to the accounts forni part of these financial statements

S.A.F.E.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
NOTE I - ACCOIINTING POLICIES
AccountiTJg convention
The financial statements have been prepared under ihe hislorical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standards for Smaller Entities and the requirements of the Sthtement of Recommended Practice, Accountiiig and
Reporting by Charities.
Ineoming resources
All incorning resources are included on the Staten]ent of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income
and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resourees expended.
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basi5 and ha5 been classified under headinos that a￿(Fregate all cost related to the
category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, the>, have been allocated to activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporalion 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 onl). 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 curreneies
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange wling at the balance sheet date.
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sierling at the rate of exchange rnling at the date of transaction. Exchange
differences are dealt with in the Ststement of Financial activities.
The notes to the accounts fonn part of these financial statements.
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S.A.F.E.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
(continued)
NOTE 2
VOLUNTARY INCOME
l'ear Ended
31.12.2024
"ear Ended
31.12.2023
Restricted Grants Received
Unrescricied Grants Received
Donations Received and Reimbursements
28,500
89,998
Restricted Grants received:
Romilly Walton Masters Remembered
Rushlake Media
University. of Warwick
Jephcott Charitable Trust
Angus Lawson Memorial Trust
Aspen Trust
University of Exeter
Chalk Cliff Trust
Tinga Tinga
.41an and Nesta Ferguson
Brown Sauce Trust
JAC Trust
4,000
3,000
Nil
4,000
2,845
4.510
8,664
15,690
5,000
19,289
5,000
25,000
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
5,000
Nil
i 0,000
5,000
1,500
Donations received:
Donations from Individuals & Reimbursements
The noles lo the accounts fonn part of ihese financial statements.
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S.A.F.E.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
(continued)
NOTE 3
INVESTMENT ILNCOME
Year Ended
31.12.2024
Year Ended
31.12.2023
Bank Deposit Interest
NOTE 4
COST OF GENE114TIiYG VOLUNTARY INCOME
Just Giving Membership
Staff Salaries
Other expenses including fundraising
216
19,396
828
493
24,836
.075
NOTE 5
CONSULTANT FEE AND UK ADMINISTIL4TtVE EXPENSES
Consultants and staff for progrdmme activities
Administrative Expenses
Funding for S.A.F.E Kenya
12,834
121
6,464
26
The notes to the accounts forni part of these financial statements
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S.A.F.E.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
(continued)
OTE6
GOVERNANCE COSTS
l'ear F.nded
31.122024
l'ear F.nded
31.122023
Independent examiner5 fees
875
IYOTE 7
TRIISTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trusfres, remuneration or other benefits either for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the period ended
31 December 2023.
NOTE 8
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLILNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Funding debtors
Nil
NOTE 9
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE M'ITHIN ONE YEAR
Accrued expenses
Nil
Nil
The notes to the accounts fonn part of these financial statements.
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