Charity registration number 1161038 (England and Wales)
THE NDOVU TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
THE NDOVU TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustee | P Wilson | |
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| Charity registration | England and Wales | 1161038 |
| Independent examiner | Mark Turner FCA | |
| 1 Worsley Court | ||
| High Street | ||
| Worsley | ||
| Manchester | ||
| M28 3NJ |
THE NDOVU TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Trustees report | 1 |
| Independent examiner's report | 2 |
| Statement of financial activities | 3 |
| Balance sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the accounts | 5 - 9 |
THE NDOVU TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustee present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011 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
(1) To promote the conservation of wildlife indigenous to Kenya by the preservation, protection and regeneration of their natural habitat, particularly within the area bordering Tsavo East National Park, Kenya.
(2) The advancement of education to those socially and economically disadvantaged communities within Kenya, particularly within the area bordering Tsavo East National Park.
Facilitating field based partner in Kenya based not for profit organisation, Tsavo Trust.
Summary of Activities:
- Continued partnership with Tsavo Trust
Summary:
Ndovu Trust and Tsavo Trust have collaborated on various conservation activities over the last 9 years working in the Tsavo Conservation Area (TCA). Funds of £12,962 were donated.
The Bursary Program continues to further the education of deprived students from Kamunyu School and Ngiluni School, within the Kamungi Conservancy, a Tsavo Trust Community Programme. In addition funding of teacher salaries for both schools will be implemented for 12 months.
Phase one of program to reintroduce indigenous species of trees within a wildlife buffer zone on the border of the national park complete. Phase two to take place in November 2026.
The watering network (this is a semi-arid area) to water the saplings is complete.
Anti poaching patrols with particular focus on de-snaring continue as routine.
Financial review
For the financial period which ended on 31 March 2025 a total of £12,962 was raised as donations in this period.
The Trusts expenditure for 2025 was £13,593 leaving £237,336 as Unrestricted reserves.
Structure, governance and management
The Ndovu Trust was founded in 2015 in order to promote the conservation of wildlife indigenous to Kenya & advancement of education to those socially and economically disadvantaged communities within Kenya, particularly within the area bordering Tsavo East National Park, as set out in its governing document.
The charity is an unincorporated association, governed by a Constitution and registered with the Charities
Commission.
The Ndovu Trust is controlled by the Board of Trustees which sets strategies and policies; the leadership & delivery of the Trusts objectives is undertaken by the Trustees.
The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustee.
P Wilson
Trustee Dated: 14 January 2026
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THE NDOVU TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE NDOVU TRUST
I report to the trustee on my examination of the accounts of The Ndovu Trust (charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustee of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. I understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
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:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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.
Mark Turner FCA Independent Examiner
Champion Accountants LLP 1 Worsley Court High Street Worsley Manchester M28 3NJ
Dated: 14 January 2026
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THE NDOVU TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 12,962 | 22,926 |
| Total income | 12,962 | 22,926 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 13,593 | 28,868 |
| Total expenditure | 13,593 | 28,868 | |
| Net expenditure and movement in funds | (631) | (5,942) | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 April 2024 | 237,967 | 243,909 | |
| Fund balances at 31 March 2025 | 237,336 | 237,967 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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THE NDOVU TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 12 |
2025 £ 171 (1,560) |
£ 238,725 (1,389) 237,336 237,336 237,336 |
2024 £ 118 (876) |
£ 238,725 (758) 237,967 237,967 237,967 |
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The financial statements were approved by the trustee on 14 January 2026
P Wilson Trustee
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THE NDOVU TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Ndovu Trust is an unincorporated charity.
1.1 Accounting convention
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with The Ndovu Trust's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 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). The Ndovu Trust is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The accounts have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 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. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustee have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustee continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustee 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.
1.4 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.
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THE NDOVU TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
1.6 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:
Freehold land and buildings
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.
1.7 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.
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.
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.
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THE NDOVU TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustee 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
| Donations and gifts 4 Charitable activities Donations - Tsavo Trust Share of support costs (see note 5) 5 Support costs Support costs Governance costs £ £ Accountancy 684 - 684 - Analysed between Charitable activities 684 - |
2025 £ 12,962 2025 £ 12,909 684 13,593 2025 £ 684 684 684 |
2024 £ 22,926 |
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| 2024 £ 27,992 876 |
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| 28,868 | ||
| 2024 £ 876 |
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| 876 | ||
| 876 |
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THE NDOVU TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 6 | Net movement in funds | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial | |||
| statements | 684 | 876 |
7 Trustee
None of the trustee (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
8 Employees
There were no employees during the year.
9 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
10 Tangible fixed assets
| Tangible fixed assets | |
|---|---|
| Freehold land | |
| and buildings | |
| £ | |
| Cost | |
| At 1 April 2024 | 238,725 |
| At 31 March 2025 | 238,725 |
| Carrying amount | |
| At 31 March 2025 | 238,725 |
| At 31 March 2024 | 238,725 |
11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 1,560 | 876 |
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THE NDOVU TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12 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 1 April | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | resources | expended | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 237,967 | 12,962 | (13,593) | 237,336 |
| Previous year: | At 1 April | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March |
| 2023 | resources | expended | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 243,909 | 22,926 | (28,868) | 237,967 |
13 Analysis of changes in net funds
The charity had no material debt during the year.
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