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2024-03-31-accounts

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Registered number: 07269647 Charity number: 1176051

WELL GROUNDED LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CONTENTS

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Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers 1
Chairman's Statement 2
Trustees' Report 3 - 18
Independent Auditors' Report on the Financial Statements 19 - 22
Statement of Financial Activities 23
Balance Sheet 24
Notes to the Financial Statements 25 - 40

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Trustees Catherine R LONG, Trustee
Alison COBURN, Trustee
Julia STANGE, Trustee
Caesar N WEKA, Trustee
Fidele HONORINE YOBO, Trustee (appointed 1 August 2024)
Gilbert M BADASHONDERANA, Trustee (appointed 20 August 2024)
Company registered
number
07269647
Charity registered
number
1176051
Registered office
483 Green Lanes
London
N13 4BS
Independent auditors
Amex Associates Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
Statutory Auditors
1st Floor
144-146 East Barnet Road
Barnet
London
EN4 8RD
Bankers
The Co-operative Bank
Ecobank

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CHAIR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The chairman presents his report for the year.

I am honoured to present Well Grounded's annual report, and as Chair of the Board of Trustees, it is a privilege to highlight the remarkable strides we have made during this year of growth and development.

A key highlight of this year was Well Grounded’s process to review our current strategic plan, by consulting with partners, the team and board. In our revised strategic plan, we have integrated the lessons learned from our past efforts with innovative approaches to address the evolving challenges faced by civil society organisations and the communities they engage with. Key to our strategy is deepening our relationships with both local civil society and international stakeholders. By working together, we can amplify our collective efforts and create lasting change. We are committed to fostering a participatory, locally-led approach where the voices of those most affected by environmental and socio-economic challenges are at the forefront of decision-making.

In the following pages, you will find a detailed overview of our key achievements and developments from the past year. As we reflect on a year filled with progress, we look forward to an even more promising future for Well Grounded. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our partners and supporters as your commitment and passion continue to drive our mission to empower African civil society organisations.

With sincere gratitude and optimism.

................................................ Catherine R LONG (Chair of Tustees)

27 January 2025 Date: ..................................................

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The Trustees present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the Well Grounded Limited for the 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a 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) (effective 1 January 2019).

Since the Charity qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.

Introduction

Founded in 2010, Well Grounded is a registered non-profit in both the UK and Cameroon and is dedicated to strengthening civil society organisations and leaders who are advancing community-driven natural resource management and environmental justice across the Congo Basin region.

It was established in response to the challenges local organisations and their leaders face, often constrained by limited resources and a lack of opportunities to develop strategies and build the confidence needed to advocate for their causes and gain support. We equip organisations and their leaders with the necessary tools and guidance to achieve their missions and create positive change for both communities and forest ecosystems.

Our vision is to see a credible, inclusive, collaborative, and effective African Civil Society, capable of advocating for both social and environmental justice while empowering communities to take control of their own futures.

In the past decade, we have partnered with more than 50 civil society organisations, many of which have become leading national and regional environmental entities. They credit Well Grounded support for helping them define their purpose, strengthen their identity, and build the confidence to succeed.

Well Grounded's Theory of Change

We believe that stronger organisations will deliver lasting impacts for forests and people. Well Grounded’s core activities, which focus on leaders, organisations and their wider environment, deliver mutually reinforcing outcomes, resulting in stronger and more capable organisations. The organisations we support deploy a wide range of strategies responding to their context and constituencies, and a connecting thread across them is that they deliver sustainable management practices to protect the tropical forests of the Congo Basin, via community-based forest governance, policy, and/or sustainable livelihoods. While Well Grounded does not directly control the outcomes delivered by our partners, our hypothesis is that by supporting the emergence of strong organisations, we contribute to their positive impact on forest ecosystems, biodiversity and people.

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Objectives and activities

a. Objectives and strategy

In 2023 we carried out a consultative mid-term review of Well Grounded’s current strategic plan that was adopted in 2021, and refreshed and clarified our intended outcomes and how they will be achieved. We believe our strategic plan is highly relevant to the context, needs and opportunities in the Congo Basin, while the midterm refinements to our theory of change and strategic outcomes provide greater focus around Well Grounded’s core contributions. For these reasons, we have extended the period for this strategic plan to 2027, to enable us to maximise our results.

By the end of 2027, there will be an increase across the region in:

Well Grounded will achieve this by focussing on the following:

Summary of strategic growth goals

Civil Society Organisations (CSO): increase from 20 to 40 organisations per year

Civil Society Organisation (CSO) leaders: increase from 20 to 160 leaders

Organisational development practitioners (ODPs): increase from 20 to 40 ODPs

Support equitable partnerships (between CSO partners and international actors): increase from 6 to 15 partnerships

b. Geographic focus

We have defined our priority countries for implementing this strategy as: Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Cameroon and Gabon.

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Objectives and activities (continued)

c. Organisation development for CSOs

In 2023-2024, Well Grounded provided organisation development support to around 50 CSOs (direct and indirect (via their network) across four main geographic areas of focus: Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, as well as in Gabon. Specific examples of processes we have facilitated and their results include:

d. Ecofeminist Womens Leadership Development

This year, we continued to advance our innovative women’s leadership programme, now rebranded as “Les Eclaireuses”, which is rooted in ecofeminism and aimed at women leaders of CSOs addressing environmental issues in the Congo Basin region.

During 2023-24 we fully revised the curriculum and launched a new iteration of the programme focusing on 20 women leaders from 10 CSOs in Cameroon.

An extensive scoping process led to the identification of a potential 25 organisations. Members of these organisations were invited to apply for the leadership programme. Interview processes at both individual and organisational level were conducted leading to the selection of 19 participants across 10 organisations.

The training curriculum was updated and contextualised to Cameroon and the current cohort of participants.

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Objectives and activities (continued)

The programme includes on-line training sessions as well as in person retreat workshops.

The first workshop focused on leading self was successfully held in March 2023.

To enhance our monitoring efforts, we developed and implemented a new monitoring framework and established a database to store and manage the collected data effectively.

e. Indigenous Peoples (IPs) leadership development

Since 2015, Well Grounded has supported Indigenous civil society organisations in Cameroon, including Okani, the Gbabandi network, and Indigenous allies like AAFEBEN (Appui à l'Auto Promotion de la Femme de Boumba et Ngoko). Building on these efforts and in response to needs identified by Indigenous groups, Well Grounded initiated the creation of a regional Indigenous Peoples leadership development programme, co-designed with Indigenous groups and rooted in their leadership concepts. To realise this ambition, Well Grounded has implemented preliminary activities including:

Additionally, participatory analysis of Indigenous communities was conducted using a community-centred and asset-based approach in seven pre-identified indigenous communities in Cameroon and Eastern DRC. This analysis aimed to understand the situational context of indigenous leadership to inform the programme cocreation process.

To guide the implementation of its IP Leadership Programme, Well Grounded also established IP Leadership Ambassadors’ Circle. Circles are a space for expression, sharing and learning on Indigenous leadership development and brings together resource people from organisations that support the Well Grounded Indigenous People Leadership Programme.

This preliminary work has enabled us to make the strategic decision to focus this programme at community level, using a training of trainers approach. The Programme Theory of change was also finalised.

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Objectives and activities (continued)

f. Canopy Leadership Development Programme

Well Grounded, in partnership with Maliasili, has been implementing a Leadership Programme, focusing on leaders in the Community Forestry Leadership Programme, named Canopy. The Canopy Programme currently supports 19 senior leaders from 10 CSOs. The programme aims to strengthen the leadership capabilities and connections among leaders of local CSOs focused on community forestry and wildlife conservation, including the protection of great apes, in the region. This initiative is enabling these leaders to become more effective in their work, learn from each other, and develop greater opportunities for mutual support and collaboration.

The recruitment for the Canopy Leadership Programme began on March 22, 2023, with an online information session that introduced the programme and application process to invited leaders and CSOs. Those who attended were then invited to apply by submitting applications and supporting videos, which the programme team reviewed. Shortlisted candidates completed online interviews, finalising a cohort in May consisting of 20 leaders from 10 African CSOs across the Congo Basin, although one participant left due to medical reasons, leaving 19 leaders in total.

The programme officially launched in August with a cohort introduction and a detailed overview of expectations, and formalised with MoUs and engagement contracts. September marked the beginning of Course 1 on “Leading Self,” structured around the Ubuntu Leadership Model. Participants completed six online modules at their convenience, punctuated by learning sessions and a sharing webinar. In late November, they gathered in Kribi, Cameroon, for a week-long in-person workshop to deepen connections and reflection. Throughout, participants engaged in two additional key activities: matching with professional coaches for monthly sessions starting January 2024, and undertaking personality assessments using the Process Communication Model, which aligns with the programme’s Ubuntu philosophy.

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Objectives and activities (continued)

g. Transforming Power for an enabling environment

Facilitators for Change

In this financial year, we continued to involve F4C graduates (around 50% of them) in our work with civil society organisations and in our leadership programmes in learning positions. Four graduates have evolved into longer term Organisation Development Practitioner positions in Cameroon and Eastern DRC.

h. Developing Well Grounded

Connecting in person

This year, Well Grounded prioritized reconnecting in person through key gatherings, including our annual team meeting and Congo Basin regional staff meetings. The annual team meeting brought together staff from different locations to collaborate, reflect on progress, and align on strategic priorities for the year ahead. Additionally, Congo Basin staff meetings provided opportunities for team members to share insights and enhance program delivery.

A growing team

Well Grounded team experienced significant growth over the past year, marked by the appointment and onboarding of a new Co-Director responsible for Programmes and Partnerships. Building on this momentum, we further strengthened our organisational capacity by welcoming a Finance and Admin Assistant, as well as naming a Regional Lead (internal appointment). Looking ahead, we plan to continue expanding our team with key programme recruitments in the coming year.

Strategic partnerships

This year we continued to develop our learning partnership with long-term collaborator Maliasili. Maliasili has a similar focus on organisations and their leaders, and we have regularly collaborated on research initiatives and experience sharing over the decade since both organisations were founded.

This year we launched our first major collaboration, the Canopy Leadership Programme, which serves as a platform for ongoing peer-learning between both organisations, as well as a lever for wider collaboration to support civil society organisations in Africa.

Digitising our work

This year, Well Grounded made significant strides in digitalizing our work to enhance efficiency and collaboration.

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Objectives and activities (continued)

Strengthening our governance

Over the past year, Well Grounded has concentrated on strengthening its governance to ensure robust oversight and accountability. We have taken steps to enhance the Board of Trustees' involvement in strategic decision-making and risk management. To further support this, the Trustees have delegated specific areas of responsibility based on their expertise, with Alison Coburn serving as the Safeguarding Lead, Julia Stange as the Treasurer, and Catherine Long as the Chair of the Trustees. We also welcomed two new trustees to our board who are based in the Congo basin region: Fidele Yobo, based in Yaounde, Cameroon, and Gilbert Masumbuku, based in Goma, DRC

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Achievements and performance

a. Main achievements of the Charity

This year, Well Grounded achieved significant milestones in advancing its mission to strengthen civil society organizations (CSOs) across the Congo Basin. We expanded our leadership development programs, empowering women, Indigenous Peoples, and community leaders to play strategic roles in natural resource governance.

Our organization also grew, with new team members and the successful transition to a more advanced financial management system, AccountsIQ. We increased our program reach, supporting a greater number of CSOs, and laid the groundwork for expanding operations into Gabon. These achievements have positioned Well Grounded to make an even greater impact in the year ahead, while continuing to build strong, resilient CSOs that drive social and environmental justice.

b. Key performance indicators

Our financial performance indicators for FY 2023-24 were as follows:

c. Fundraising activities and income generation

Over the past year, Well Grounded has successfully diversified its fundraising activities and income generation efforts to ensure long-term sustainability. We secured new fundings with international donors, foundations and charitable and philanthropic organisations, while also maintaining strong relationships with our existing supporters. Our efforts included targeted grant applications, collaboration with strategic partners, and the exploration of innovative funding streams aligned with our mission.

Well Grounded does not undertake any public fundraising activities.

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Financial review

a. Going concern

This year, Well Grounded has demonstrated financial resilience, with a significant focus on diversifying income streams and ensuring sustainable growth. Our total income increased 32% this year due to a combination of new funding and continued support from our long-standing donors. The primary sources of funding include Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, Packard Foundation and Skoll Foundation.

Expenditure remained closely aligned with our strategic priorities, focusing on program delivery, capacity building, and organisational strengthening. Our expenditure also increased by 33% reflecting the similar ratio of our income this year and we are expecting it to be further increased by 30% in the coming year.

We also prioritised maintaining adequate reserves to safeguard against unforeseen challenges and to ensure financial stability. Regular financial monitoring and risk assessments were conducted to ensure that resources were utilised efficiently and that Well Grounded remains in a strong financial position to continue its mission in the coming year.

The organisation is closely monitoring the fluctuating value of the pound against both the US dollar and the Euro, as shifting exchange rates could have a negative financial impact. Given that most program expenses are incurred in US dollars, Well Grounded regularly transfers funds in dollars to Congo Basin countries, which also presents the risk of potential exchange rate losses. Mitigating these risks remains a priority in our financial planning.

The Trustees have reviewed Well Grounded’s financial position and future projections and are confident that the organization remains a going concern. This assessment is based on secured funding agreements, a diversified donor base, and prudent financial management practices. The Trustees have also taken into account potential risks, including exchange rate fluctuations and funding uncertainties, and have ensured that adequate reserves are in place to mitigate these risks. Based on these considerations, the Trustees believe that Well Grounded is well-positioned to meet its obligations and continue operations for the foreseeable future.

b. Reserves policy

Well Grounded maintains a risk-based reserves policy to ensure financial stability and safeguard against unforeseen challenges. The policy requires that sufficient unrestricted reserves be held to cover at least three months of operating costs, including staff salaries, core activities, and essential overheads. The reserves held at the year-end amounted to £282,872 (2023 - £197,640).

c. Cashflow

Well Grounded actively monitors its cash flow to ensure the organisation has sufficient liquidity to meet its financial obligations as they arise. Regular cash flow forecasts are conducted to anticipate income and expenses, helping to manage the timing of funds and avoid shortfalls.

d. Audit

The financial statements of Well Grounded are subject to an independent external audit each year to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with regulatory standards. The audit provides an objective review of the organisation’s financial health, internal controls, and accounting practices.

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e. Systems

Well Grounded successfully transitioned from QuickBooks Online to AccountsIQ, an enhanced accounting software better suited to the needs of a growing organisation like ours. The finance team consists of a Finance & Admin Assistant, a Head of Finance, and the Co-Director: Operations & Legal. Clear distinctions and delegation of roles and responsibilities within the finance team ensure effective checks and balances, transparency, and accountability in financial operations.

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Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

Well Grounded Limited is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association on 1 June 2010 (company number 07269647, charity number 1176051).

The current registered address of Well Grounded is 483 Green Lanes, London, England, N13 4BS.

Its charitable objects, as set out in our Memorandum and Articles of Association, are:

  1. To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged communities of the countries of the congo basin and other african countries in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society; and

  2. To advance the education of members of the general public, in matters of environmental and social justice.

Each year, Well Grounded reassesses its aims, objectives, and activities to ensure they continue to align with its charitable goals. This report outlines the actions taken to advance those objectives. In doing so, Well Grounded takes into account the public benefit guidance provided by the Charity Commission when evaluating its goals and planning future initiatives.

Members of the company have guaranteed the liabilities of the company up to £1 each.

Well Grounded also has a registered presence as a UK based-NGO in Cameroon, (Order n°00000109/A/MINATD/SG/DAP/SDLP/SAC OF 09 MAY 2017), and currently has five local team members based in Yaounde, Cameroon.

Well Grounded also works with a range of part time and full time contractors who are based in Uganda, Ethiopia, DRC, Congo and France.

b. Trustee appointment and election

Well Grounded is governed by its Trustees, referred to as the Well Grounded Board, who also serve as its directors under company law. The Board is responsible to our beneficiaries, as well as to our donors and supporters both in the UK and globally.

Trustees are appointed through election or co-option in accordance with the Articles of Association. It should be noted that the Co-Directors are not considered directors under company law..

c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies

The Trustees hold no beneficial interest in Well Grounded. They provide general oversight through quarterly Board meetings and as needed on an ad hoc basis. The Trustees are responsible for discussing and setting strategy, evaluating risks, and offering guidance to the Co-Directors on key issues. Well Grounded follows a CoDirector leadership structure, with one Co-Director overseeing Operations and Legal, and the other focusing on Programmes and Partnerships. This leadership duo is further supported by a senior leadership team comprising key members of staff.

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Structure, governance and management (continued)

d. Trustee induction and training

Well Grounded places strong value on having a strong, engaged and diverse Board to oversee our vital work across central Africa. For that reason, Well Grounded is in process of inviting and onboarding new Trustees, and of developing Board Induction materials for that purpose.

e. Pay policy for key management personnel

Aligned with the Principles and Standards of INGO Fair Reward, Well Grounded is dedicated to maintaining reward policies that are unbiased and non-discriminatory. All decisions are made without regard to personal characteristics, ensuring fairness and equity, and we remain mindful not to disrupt or negatively affect the local markets where we operate.

In order to do so, Well Grounded is currently working to review and update our HR framework and reward policy.

f. Risk management

In the past year, Well Grounded has strengthened its approach to risk management, ensuring that potential challenges are proactively identified and mitigated. Our risk management strategy includes regular assessments across key areas such as financial sustainability, operational capacity, and program delivery. We have developed contingency plans for financial risks, including diversifying our funding sources and maintaining reserve levels. Additionally, we are focused on safeguarding our staff and partners by strengthening internal policies.

This year, we have also prioritised the management of external risks related to security and political instability that could impact our work in Cameroon and Eastern DRC. Our commitment to continuous improvement in risk management ensures that we remain adaptable and resilient in the face of evolving challenges.

Currently, Well Grounded has identified staff capacity and development, an ongoing security situation in Eastern DRC, and the implementation of its Shared Governance model as the main risks to Well Grounded.

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Plans for future periods

Build our Organisational Development portfolio and pipeline

We plan to invest in long-term organisational development initiatives with CSOs, expanding both the range of support we provide and the diversity of organisations we engage. Our focus will be on identifying and supporting emerging CSOs that may face challenges in securing partnerships and funding on their own. To strategically develop our portfolio, we will seek synergies with our leadership programs and continue refining our core organisational development model and methodologies.

Deliver innovative leadership programmes and capitalise on learning

Our three primary leadership programs are at various stages of development and will be rolled out in phases throughout the coming year. These programs are tailored to specific groups of CSO leaders, including those leading community forestry initiatives, women-led CSOs, and Indigenous Peoples' CSOs. For each group, we are designing innovative content that aligns leadership concepts with the unique contexts and needs of the participants.

Les Eclaireuses:

Throughout 2024, the programme will continue its implementation with the cohort in Cameroon, featuring two additional retreats focused on leading organisations and teams, as well as fostering collaborative leadership. These in-person retreats will be complemented by online sessions to reinforce learning.

The alumni strategy will also progress, connecting members from three previous cohorts in the DRC to support ongoing engagement and development. In early 2025, we will begin scoping for a new cohort, with the country focus to be determined.

Indigenous Leadership Programme:

In 2024, activities will begin with co-creation workshops in both Cameroon and Eastern DRC. These workshops will allow the programme to refine and adapt the curriculum, ensuring it is tailored to each country's unique context.

Building on the work with IP Ambassadors Circles, Well Grounded has adopted a "training of facilitators" approach to enhance the community facilitation skills and leadership knowledge of IP ambassadors. Using resources from Well Grounded ‘Facilitators for Change’ programme, materials will be adapted to fit the unique contexts of Indigenous communities, with seven in-person training sessions delivered over 24 to 36 months.

IP Ambassadors will apply their newly developed skills to lead leadership initiation journeys within their communities. While they were involved in co-designing the curriculum, further training is required to deepen their understanding of leadership concepts and strengthen their ability to facilitate these sessions confidently.

Following a collaborative co-creation process with Indigenous Peoples (IP) Ambassador Circles, a Leadership Initiation Journey (curriculum) has been developed in Cameroon and is currently being refined in Eastern DRC. This curriculum is structured around three key phases: Self-Leadership, Leadership for Our Community, and Leadership for Our Context. Spanning 24 to 36 months, the journey involves six community workshops held at three-month intervals in the participating communities committed to this leadership path.

Members of the Ambassador Circles, who have received specialised training in community facilitation, will serve as the primary facilitators for these workshops and activities. Their efforts will be supported and overseen by the Programme's Community Facilitation Lead, who will also manage the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) aspects of the programme.

Canopy:

Similarly to the ‘Les Eclaireuses’ programme. Throughout 2024, the programme will continue its implementation with the current regional cohort, featuring two additional retreats focused on leading organisations and teams, as well as fostering collaborative leadership. These in-person retreats will be complemented by online sessions

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Plans for future periods (continued)

to reinforce learning.

In early 2025, will strat developing an alumni strategy. This support will include:

Coaching support

Regular coaching sessions with alumni from professional coaches engaged via Canopy Leadership Programme (every six weeks) “Understanding and Learning” debriefing sessions with coaches (every 4 months - 6 sessions)

Online engagement

Monthly discussion and engagement sessions organised by programme team, covering a range of themes (integration of leadership skills/approaches/tools, peer-to-peer learning, building connections and community, learning from invited speakers)

Facilitation of an online community: discussions amongst alumni cohort will be stimulated and nurtured using existing/familiar online tools (e.g. WhatsApp community and online learning platform)

Alumni connection and networking

An in-person facilitated workshop in late 2025, focusing on sharing of experiences, checking in on integration of leadership skills and approaches, and collaboration/peer- learning regarding the evolving context of the Congo Basin.

Alumni led peer learning and collaboration

Support Alumni in identifying peer learning and collaboration opportunities Support for travel expenses related to peer learning and collaboration initiatives

Learning

To close the first phase of the programme, we will organise a review of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning outcomes and data. We also plan to hold a peer learning workshop between Maliasili and Well Grounded team members to capture major lessons learned from the programme and the organisational partnership.

Developing the Maliasili - Well Grounded Partnership Strategy

Maliasili and Well Grounded continue to develop their partnership. In July, staff from across the two organisations took part in two online strategic planning sessions to discuss the future of our partnership. Currently key collaborations include:

Further engagement is planned in the next few months to fully develop this partnership strategy.

Phase 2 Canopy

We are also planning to develop a second phase of the Canopy Programme. Key activities planned include:

Consolidating learning

Online workshops to consolidate learning and align on orientations for second phase of Canopy Leadership Programme

Publish a description of the UBUNTU leadership model developed as part of the Canopy Leadership Programme and associated key learning as a practice note

Strategy Development for Canopy 2

Strategy design for second phase of Canopy Leadership Programme (consultation and online workshops) Initial scoping of cohort for phase 2 Canopy Leadership Programme

Strengthen our organisational capacity to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities

Over the past few years, Well Grounded has successfully navigated a period of transition, marked by changes in senior leadership and financial uncertainty. With a stable team now in place and a more diversified and increased funding base, our key priorities for organisational strengthening include:

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Plans for future periods (continued)

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are Trustees at the time when this Trustees' Report is approved has confirmed that:

Auditors

The auditors, Amex Associates Limited, have indicated their willingness to continue in office. The designated Trustees will propose a motion reappointing the auditors at a meeting of the Trustees.

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27 January 2025

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on ...................................... and signed on their behalf by:

................................................ Catherine R LONG (Chair of Trustees)

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WELL GROUNDED LIMITED

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Well Grounded Limited (the 'charitable company') for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (CONTINUED)

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the Trustees' Responsibilities Statement, the Trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (CONTINUED)

Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointed as auditor under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (CONTINUED)

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

................................................................

Bilal A ALVI (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of

Amex Associates Limited

Chartered Certified Accountants Statutory Auditors

1st Floor 144-146 East Barnet Road Barnet London EN4 8RD 27 January 2025 Date: .............................................

Amex Associates Limited are eligible to act as auditors in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Note
Income from:
Charitable activities
2
Other trading activities
3
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Governance costs
5
Total expenditure
Net (expenditure)/income
Transfers between funds
13
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
415,136
25,421
440,557
403,272
83,592
486,864
(46,307)
63,591
17,284
118,369
17,284
135,653		 Restricted
funds
2024
£
682,584
-
682,584
544,004
7,041
551,045
131,539
(63,591)
67,948
79,271
67,948
147,219		 Total
funds
2024
£
1,097,720
25,421
1,123,141
947,276
90,633
1,037,909
85,232
-
85,232
197,640
85,232
282,872		 Total
funds
2023
£
685,601
163,946
849,547
741,607
37,398
779,005
70,542
-
70,542
127,098
70,542
197,640

The notes on pages 25 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 07269647

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
Current assets
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
11
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension asset
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
13
Unrestricted funds
13
Total funds		 6,337
542,327
548,664
(269,605)		 2024
£
3,813
3,813
279,059
282,872
282,872
282,872
147,219
135,653
282,872		 31,812
303,661
335,473
(141,185)		 2023
£
3,352
3,352
194,288
197,640
197,640
197,640
79,271
118,369
197,640

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

27 January 2025

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on ............................................ and signed on their behalf by:

................................................

Catherine R LONG (Chair of Trustees)

The notes on pages 25 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. Accounting policies

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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 Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Well Grounded Limited 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 stated in the relevant accounting policy.

The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':

1.2 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.

Grants are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance Sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

1.3 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. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance basis.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery

33% reducing balance

1.5 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

1.6 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.

1.7 Liabilities and provisions

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 Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.

1.8 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2. Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted
Good Energies Foundation
Hans Wildorf Foundation
Arcus Foundation
Synchronicity Earth
Samworth Foundation 3
Environmental Investigation Agency
Full Circle Foundation
Packard Foundation
Total 2024
Unrestricted
Arcus Foundation
Synchronicity Earth
Samworth Foundation 3
Full Circle Foundation
Packard Foundation
Total 2023		 Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
415,136
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
415,136
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
379,275
-
-
-
-
-
379,275		 Restricted
funds
2024
£
-
85,837
125,000
35,869
53,921
-
30,880
113,430
237,647
682,584
Restricted
funds
2023
£
-
43,465
45,575
106,420
28,656
82,210
306,326		 Total
funds
2024
£
415,136
85,837
125,000
35,869
53,921
-
30,880
113,430
237,647
1,097,720
Total
funds
2023
£
379,275
43,465
45,575
106,420
28,656
82,210
685,601

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

3. Income from trading activities

Income from non charitable trading activities

Consultancy
Consultancy		 Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
25,421
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
163,946		 Total
funds
2024
£
25,421
Total
funds
2023
£
163,946

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

4. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Unrestricted
Good Energies Foundation
Hans Wilsdorf Foundation
Arcus Foundation
Synchronicity Earth
Environmental Investigation Agency
Full Circle Foundation
Packard Foundation
Total 2024		 Activities
undertaken
directly
2024
£
393,042
45,892
35,771
39,150
56,027
15,394
47,191
297,878
930,345		 Support
costs
2024
£
10,230
-
102
184
38
62
331
5,984
16,931		 Total
funds
2024
£
403,272
45,892
35,873
39,334
56,065
15,456
47,522
303,862
947,276
Unrestricted
Arcus Foundation
Synchronicity Earth
Samworth Foundation 3
Environmental Investigation Agency
Full Circle Foundation
Packard Foundation
Total 2023		 Activities
undertaken
directly
2023
£
458,385
6,471
18,053
145,871
10,383
30,925
53,938
724,026		 Support
costs
2023
£
17,295
-
-
194
5
33
54
17,581		 Total
funds
2023
£
475,680
6,471
18,053
146,065
10,388
30,958
53,992
741,607

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

4. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of direct costs

Unrestricted
2024
£
Staff costs
151,220
Travel and subsistence
13,795
Consultants and associates fees
225,653
Venue fees and materials
921
Printing, postage and stationery
262
Sundry expenses
7
Telephone
1,184
Total 2024
393,042
SF3
2024
£
Staff costs
-
Travel and subsistence
-
Consultants and associates fees
-
Venue fees and materials
-
Printing, postage and stationery
-
Sundry expenses
-
Telephone
-
Total 2024
-		 GEF
2024
£
-
7,289
34,692
7
-
3,896
8
45,892
EIA21
2024
£
642
3,905
10,516
282
-
14
35
15,394		 HWF
2024
£
-
8,351
26,054
724
321
236
85
35,771
FCF
2024
£
-
8,436
37,862
737
-
95
61
47,191		 AF
2024
£
1,547
349
37,227
-
-
-
27
39,150
PF
2024
£
11,391
98,048
183,155
2,836
412
1,117
919
297,878		 SE
2024
£
16,858
2,842
21,038
225
8
14,882
174
56,027
Total
funds
2024
£
181,658
143,015
576,197
5,732
1,003
20,247
2,493
930,345

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

4. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of direct costs (continued)

Staff costs
Travel and subsistence
Consultants and associates fees
Venue fees and materials
Printing, postage and stationery
Sundry expenses
Telephone
Total 2023
Staff costs
Travel and subsistence
Consultants and associates fees
Venue fees and materials
Printing, postage and stationery
Sundry expenses
Telephone
Total 2023		 Unrestricted
2023
£
95,127
51,843
305,208
1,262
182
673
4,090
458,385
SF3
2023
£
8,723
8,286
128,142
623
1
29
67
145,871		 GEF
2023
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
EIA21
2023
£
-
-
10,383
-
-
-
-
10,383		 HWF
2023
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
FCF
2023
£
-
6,099
23,595
599
16
-
616
30,925		 AF
2023
£
-
-
6,471
-
-
-
-
6,471
PF
2023
£
-
21,909
30,991
951
54
-
33
53,938		 SE
2023
£
-
929
17,124
-
-
-
-
18,053
Total
funds
2023
£
103,850
89,066
521,914
3,435
253
702
4,806
724,026

Basis of allocation: Actual

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

4. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs

Unrestricted
2024
£
Travel and subsistence
2,149
IT consumables and softwares
4,453
Staff welfare
982
Bank and other finance charges
2,646
Total 2024
10,230
Travel and subsistence
IT consumables and softwares
Staff welfare
Bank and other finance charges
Total 2024		 HWF
2024
£
-
70
-
32
102
EIA21
2024
£
42
-
-
20
62		 AF
2024
£
-
-
-
184
184
FCF
2024
£
261
-
-
70
331		 SE
2024
£
-
-
-
38
38
PF
2024
£
506
5,232
-
246
5,984		 SF3
2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
Total
funds
2024
£
2,958
9,755
982
3,236
16,931

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

4. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs (continued)

Travel and subsistence
Printing, postage and stationery
IT consumables and softwares
Staff welfare
Bank and other finance charges
Total 2023		 Unrestricted
2023
£
67
112
5,430
9,161
2,525
17,295		 HWF
2023
£
-
-
-
-
-
-		 AF
2023
£
-
-
-
-
-
-		 SE
2023
£
-
-
-
-
-
-		 SF3
2023
£
-
-
15
-
179
194
Travel and subsistence
Printing, postage and stationery
IT consumables and softwares
Staff welfare
Bank and other finance charges
Total 2023
Basis of allocation: Actual		 EIA21
2023
£
-
-
-
-
5
5		 FCF
2023
£
-
-
-
-
33
33		 PF
2023
£
34
-
-
-
20
54		 Total
funds
2023
£
101
112
5,445
9,161
2,762
17,581

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WELL GROUNDED LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

5. Governance costs

Auditors' remuneration
Auditors' non audit costs
Legal and professional fees
Rent and rates
Insurance
Sundry expenses
(Gain) / Loss on foreign exchange
Bad debts written off
Depreciation - tangible fixed assets
Total 2024
Auditors' remuneration
Auditors' non audit costs
Legal and professional fees
Rent and rates
Insurance
Sundry expenses
(Gain) / Loss on foreign exchange
Bad debts written off
Depreciation - tangible fixed assets
Total 2023		 Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
8,000
3,250
8,469
14,103
1,081
40,784
4,776
1,250
1,879
83,592
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
8,000
3,250
2,620
4,466
942
3,664
8,731
2,079
1,652
35,404		 Restricted
funds
2024
£
-
-
-
6,790
-
157
94
-
-
7,041
Restricted
funds
2023
£
-
-
-
-
-
208
1,786
-
-
1,994		 Total
funds
2024
£
8,000
3,250
8,469
20,893
1,081
40,941
4,870
1,250
1,879
90,633
Total
funds
2023
£
8,000
3,250
2,620
4,466
942
3,872
10,517
2,079
1,652
37,398

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

6. Auditors' remuneration

Auditors' remuneration
2024 2023
£ £
Fees payable to the Charity's auditor for the audit of the Charity's annual
accounts 8,000 8,000
Fees payable to the Charity's auditor in respect of:
All non-audit services not included above 3,250 3,250

7. Staff costs

2024
£
Wages and salaries
156,500
Social security costs
21,707
Pension costs
3,451
181,658
The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:
2024
No.
Management and administrative
3		 2023
£
89,442
13,203
1,205
103,850
2023
No.
3

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL) .

During the year ended 31 March 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL) .

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9.
Tangible fixed assets
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2023
Additions
At 31 March 2024
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2024
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
10.
Debtors
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income		 2024
£
4,482
40
1,815		 Plant and
machinery
£
8,215
2,340
10,555
4,863
1,879
6,742
3,813
3,352
2023
£
31,812
-
-
6,337 31,812

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

11. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 2024
£
28,041
15,018
226,546
269,605		 2023
£
29,355
9,838
101,992
141,185

12. Related party transactions

The Charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year (2023 - £NIL). There was no outstanding balance as at 31 March 2024 (2023 - £NIL).

No out of pocket expenses were reimbursed to the trustees (2023 - £NIL).

No other transactions with related parties were undertaken such as are required to be disclosed under Financial Reporting Standard (FRS102).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

13. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
Restricted funds
Good Energies Foundation
Hans Wilsdorf Foundation
Arcus Foundation
Synchronicity Earth
Samworth Foundation 3
Environmental Investigation
Agency
Full Circle Foundation
Packard Foundation
Total of funds		 Balance at 1
April 2023
£
118,369
-
-
36,994
27,522
1,021
(10,657)
(3,827)
28,218
79,271
197,640		 Income
£
440,557
85,837
125,000
35,869
53,921
-
30,880
113,430
237,647
682,584
1,123,141		 Expenditure
£
(486,864)
(45,892)
(36,033)
(40,344)
(56,084)
-
(15,531)
(48,714)
(308,447)
(551,045)
(1,037,909)		 Transfers
in/out
£
63,591
-
-
(32,519)
(25,359)
(1,021)
(4,692)
-
-
(63,591)
-		 Balance at
31 March
2024
£
135,653
39,945
88,967
-
-
-
-
60,889
(42,582)
147,219
282,872

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13. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
Restricted funds
Arcus Foundation
Synchronicity Earth
Samworth Foundation 3
Environmental Investigation Agency
Full Circle Foundation
Packard Foundation
Total of funds		 Balance at
1 April 2022
£
86,232
-
-
41,135
(269)
-
-
40,866
127,098		 Income
£
543,221
43,465
45,575
106,420
-
28,656
82,210
306,326
849,547		 Expenditure
£
(511,084)
(6,471)
(18,053)
(146,534)
(10,388)
(32,483)
(53,992)
(267,921)
(779,005)		 Balance at
31 March
2023
£
118,369
36,994
27,522
1,021
(10,657)
(3,827)
28,218
79,271
197,640

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

14. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

Balance at
Balance at 1 Transfers 31 March
April 2023 Income Expenditure in/out 2024
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 118,369 440,557 (486,864) 63,591 135,653
Restricted funds 79,271 682,584 (551,045) (63,591) 147,219
197,640 1,123,141 (1,037,909) - 282,872
Summary of funds - prior year
Balance at
Balance at 31 March
1 April 2022 Income Expenditure 2023
£ £ £ £
General funds 86,232 543,221 (511,084) 118,369
Restricted funds 40,866 306,326 (267,921) 79,271
127,098 849,547 (779,005) 197,640

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