Docusign Envelope10'. 5FIgB613-1DOE44A9-A877-BDSFSE8C24E5 Company Registered Number: 09006198 Charity Registered Number: 1157596 JOCK'S INFLUENCE LIMITED (A company limited by share capital and registered charlty) UNAUDITED TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 'AE71TAQT•" 1810712025 COMPANIES HOUSE A11
ouStgn Envelope ID.. 5F19B613-1 DoE44A&A877D5F5Eac24E5 JOCK'S INFLUENCE LIMITED (A company limited by share capital and registered charity) CONTENTS Page Reference and Admlnlstratlve Detalls of the Charltyi Its Trustees and Advlsers Trustees. Report Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles Balance Sheet Notes to the Flnanclal Statements 8-11
Docusign Envelope ID.. 5F19B613-1 DOE44A9-A877-BD5F5E8C24ES JOCK'S INFLUENCE LIMITED (A company limited by share capital and règistered charity) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Trustees David Blood Peter Harris Beth Blood Company reglstered number 09006198 Charlty reglstered number 1157596 Roglstered office Thlrd floor 20 Old Bailey London EC4M 7AN Company secretary Temple se¢taria1 Limited Independent Examlner Rachel Doyle ACA DChA MHA Audit Services LLP MHA House Charter Court Phoenix Way Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea, United Kingdom SA7 9FS Bankers Barclays 1 Stanhope Gate London W1K1AF Solicltors Withers LLP 20 Old Bailey London EC4M 7AN Page 1
Docusign Envelope ID.. 5F19B613-1DOE44A9-A877-BD5F5E8C24E5 JOCK'S INFLUENCE LIMITED (A company limlted by share capital and registered charity) TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The Trustees present thelr annual report together wlth the financial statements of the Charity for the year from 1 January 2024 to 310ecember 2024. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees. report and 8 directors. report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance.with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102). Since the Charity qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report required of medium and large companies under th8 Companies Act 2006 {strategic Report and Directors. Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted. Objectives and activities a. Policies and objectiv•s The objects and purpose of the Charity. as per its Memorandum & Articles of Association, are such exclusively charitable purposes as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion determlne. The main activities undertaken in relation to the purposes of the charity as set out In Its governing document are detailed below. In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have glven due consld8ratlon to g8neral guldance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity {P82)'. b. Main activities und•rtak•n to furth•r th• Charity's purposes for the publ1¢ beneflt The Charity has been established as a grant maker with wide charitable purposes for maximum flexibility. Without limitation, the Trustees initially wish to focus on making grants to projects aimed at advancement of education, conflict resolution and human rights, sustainable development and the protection, enhancement and rehabilitation of the environment. Achlevements and perforniance a. Maln achlevements of the Charlty The Charily paid out grants to institutions during the period totalling £115.000 (2023- £65.000). £25,000 was paid to the Royal Botanic Gardens to support scientific research to help find solutions to biodiversity loss and climate change by delivering science-based knowledge Ihrough projects such as the Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) Framework. £25,000 was paid to the Global Institute for Women's Leadership which helps support their work towards gender equality. £15,000 was paid to the Caxton Youth Organisation which helps support the independence of young people with leamirig difficulties and autism by providing trips into the.community and participation in a wide variety of activities from photography to horse riding. £50,000 was paid to the Fauna & Flora who are an 120 year old, UK based wildlife conseNation charity working in 48 countries to save nature. The grants made in the year were to projects with aims that align with the Charity's focus above. Page 2
Docusign Envelope ID.. 5F19B613-1 DOE44A9-AB77-BDSFSE8C24ES JOCK'S INFLUENCE LIMITED (A company limited by share capital and registered charity) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Financial review . Golng concern After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies. b. Flnan¢lal posltlon The Charity received donations of £100,000 (2023- £100,000) during the year. Gift aid of £25,807 (2023 - £25,365) has been reclaimed froln HMRC. The Charity incurred expenditure of £126,862 (2023- £71,090)which has resulted in a net deficit of £1,055 (2023 Surplus - £54,275). The Trustees apply the income received by giving grants to charitable bodies. The grants paid in the year have been disclosed within the review of'Achievements' above. c. Reserves pollcy The Charity only holds unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charily and which have not been designated for other purposes. At the year end, the Charity held unrestricted general lunds of £441,062 (2023- £442.117). Given that the majority of the Charity's expenditure arises from grant-making activities which are awarded at the discrelion of the Trustees. we conclude that the level of reserves held at the year end is adequate, The Trustees have an informal reserve policy of maintaining at least years of expected grants and expenses. d. Future developments The Trustees plan lo continue to make grants of approximately £100.000 to £150.000 annually. aligned with the charity's focus. Structurei governance and management a. Constltulion Jock's Influence Limited was formerly known as A2BD Foundation UK. It was incorporated as a charitable company limited by shares on 23 April 2014 (Company Registered Number 09006198) and also registered as Charity on 25 June 2014 (Charity Registered Number 1157596). The change of name by Resolution was. adopted on 1 Augusl 2017. b. Melhods of appointment or election of Trustees The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are el8Ct8d and co-opted under the terms of the Memorandum of Association. Page 3
Do¢usign Envelope ID.. 5F19B613-IDOE44A9.A8774D5FSE8C24E5 JOCK'S INFLUENCE LIMITED {A company limlted by share capltsl and reglstered charity) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Structure, governance and management {¢ontinued) c. Organisalional structure and declslon-making pollcles Jock's Influence Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jock's Influence Inc. (formerly A2BD Foundation US). not-for-profit organisation registered in the United States, which is the Charity's sole shareholder. The Trustees meet on an annual basis to oversee the development of the charity and to determlne who grants will be made to. d. Pollcles adopted for the Inductlon and tralnlng of Truslees There are no current plans to add new Trustees. e, Rlsk management The primary risk to the charity is misuse of funds by grantees, and fraud. As such the Trustee research and discuss grantee Institutions carefully. They also review the charity's bank account and cash flows diligently. In preparing this report, the Trustees have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. Approved by order of the members of the board of Truslees and signed on their behalf by; Davld Blood Trustee Date: July 17, 2025 Page 4
Docusign Envelope ID.. 5F19B613-1tKJE44A9-A877-BD5F5E8C24ES JOCK'S INFLUENCE LIMITED (A compan'y limited by share ¢apltal and reglstered charity) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Independent Examinerfs Report lo the Trustees of Jock's Influence Llmited {'the Charity.) I report to the Charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responslbilities and Basls of Report As the Trustees of the Charity (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('Ihe 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts 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 accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent Examlnerfs Stalement I have comp18ted my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention In connection with the examinatlon giving me cause to belleve In any material respect: accountlng records were not kept In respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Acl: or the accounls do not accord wilh those records: or the aGcounts do not comply with the accounting requlrements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts glve a 'true and falrf vlew which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. Dated: Rachel Doyle ACA DChA MHA Audit Services LLP MHA House Charter Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9FS Page 5
Docusign Envelope ID.. 5F19B613-1DOE44AAB77D5F5EB¢24E5 JOCK'S INFLUENCE LIMITED (A company limited by share capital and registered charity) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrestricted funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Income from: Donations: Donations 100,000 100.000 100,000 Gift aid reclaimed 25,807 25.807 25.365 Total Income Expenditurè on: 125 807 125 807 Charitable actlvltles: Grants 115.000 115.000 65,000 Independent examinatlon fees 3,000 3,000 2. 760 Professional fees 8.862 8,862 3.330 Total expendlture 126 862 126 862 09 Net movement In funds Reconclliation of funds: Tolal funds brought forward 442,117 442,117 387,842 Net movement in funds (1.055) (1.055) 54,275 Total funds carried forward The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All Income and expenditure derive from continuing activlties. The notes on pages 8 - 11 form part of these financial statements Page 6
Docusign Envelope.10.' 5F19B613-1DOE44A9-A877-BDSFSE8C24ES JOCK'S INFLUENCE LIMITED {A company limited by share capital and registered charity) REGISTERED NUMBER: 09006198 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 Note Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 32,611 411,451 25,990 418,887 444,062 444, 877 Current Ilabllltle8 Creditors- Amounts falling due within one year 13,000) (2. 760) Net current assets 441,062 442,117 Totsl net assets Charity funds Unrestricted funds Share capltal 441,061 442,116 Total unrestricted funds 441,062 442,117 Total funds The Charlty was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companles Act 2006. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006. The Truslees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wilh the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements. The financial ststements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Twste8s and signed on their behalf by: David Blood Trustee Date: July 17, 2025 The notes on pages 8 to 11 form part of these financial statements. Page 7
Docusign Envelope 10.. 5F19B613-1 DOE44A9.A877-BD5F5E8C24E5 JOCK'S INFLUENCE LIMITED (A company limited by share capital and reglstered Charlty NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 General infomiation Jock's Influence Limiled is a private charitable company limited by share capital registered with the Charity Commission (Charity registration number 1157596) and Registrar of Companies (Company registration number 09006198) in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is glven in the Charity information on page 1 of these financial statements. The nature of the Charity's operations and principal activities a detailed in the Trustees, report. Th8 significant accounting policies applied In the pr8paration of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applies to all years presented unless OtheIse stated. Accountlng pollcles 2.1 Basls of preparatlon of flnanclal statements The financial ststemenls have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Pr¢iclice applicable to charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and R8public of Ireland {FRS 102), the Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Jock's Influence Llmited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise staled in the relevant accounting policy. The Charity has applied Update Bulletin 1 and does not Include a cash flow statem8nt on the grounds that it is applying FRS 102 Sedion 1A. The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the Charity and all amounts are rounded to the nearest pound. 2.2 Golng concern The financial statements have been prepared on a going conc8rn basis as the Trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the Charity to be able to continue as a going concern. 2.3 Income All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income. it is probable that the Income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Page 8
Docusign Envelope ID.. 5F19B613-100E44A9-A877-805F5EBC24ES JOCK'S INFLUENCE LIMITED (A company limited by share capital and registered charity) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 A¢¢ounting policles (contlnued) 2.4 Expendlture All expenditure Is accounted for on an accruals basis. Expenditure is recognised once ther8 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. Expenditure on charitable activities Is incurred on directly undertaking the actlvities which further the Charitvs objectives, as well as any associated support costs. Grants payable are charged In the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT. 2.5 faxatlon The Charily is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and th8refore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly. the Charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes. 2.6 Debtors Trade and other debtors are re¢ognlsed at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued al the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 2.7 Cash at bank and In hand Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 2.8 Llabllltles and provlslons Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement. and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charily anticipales it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Page 9
Docusign Envelope ID.. 5F19B613-1DOE44A9.A877.B05F5E8C24E5 JOCK'S INFLUENCE LIMITED (A company limlted by share capital and registered charity) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accountlng poll¢les (contlnued) 2.9 Financial instruments The Charity only holds basic Financial Instruments. The financial assets and financial liabilities of the Charity are as follows: Debtors trade and other debtors are basic financial instruments and are debt inslrumenls measured at amortised cost as detailed in Note 6. Prepayments are not financial instruments. Cash at bank- is classified as a basic financial instrument and is measured at face value. Llabililies - trade creditors, accruals and other creditors will be classified as financial instruments, and are measured at amortised cost as detailed in Note 7. 2.10 Fund accountlng General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general obJectlves of the Charity and which have not been designaled for other purposes. Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and areas of Judgement Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events thal are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Crilical accounting estimates and assumptions: The Charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial y.ear are discussed below. Critical areas of judgement.. Given the nature of the Charity's income streams. that the Charity continues to receive voluntary donations and hence remains a going concern. Staff costs The Charity employed no staff in either the current or prior year. Trustees. remuneration and expenses During the year. no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023- £NIL-J. During the year ended 31 December 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023- £NIL). Page 10
Do¢usign Envelope ID.. SF19B61>1DOE44A9-A877-BD5F5E8C24ES JOCK'S INFLUENCE LIMITED (A company limlted by share capital and registered charity) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Debtors 2024 2023 Due wlthln one year Amounts owed by group undertakings Accrued gift aid Prepayments 6,614 25,000 997 25,000 990 Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2024 2023 Accruals Share capltal 2024 2023 Allotted, Called up and fully pald 1 Ordinary share of £1 The £1 ordinary shareholder Is Jock's Influence Inc. (formerly A2BD Foundation US). a not-for-profit organisation registered in the United States. Shares cary a nominal value of 100 pence each and are not transferable, nor can they be withdrawn. They carry no right to interest. dividend or bonus. Related party transactions Jock's Influence Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jock's Infiuence Inc. which is the Charity's sole shareholder. During the year Jock's influence paid professional fees totalling £6,614 on behalf of Jock's Influence Inc. These fees have been recharged in full after the balance sheet dale. During the year David Blood, a Trustee of the Charity, donated £100,000 to the Charity (2023 - £100,000)with no conditions or restrictions. In addition David Blood paid professional fees on behalf of the Charity totalling £Nil (2023- £Nil). Page11