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2025-03-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1177019

THE SUDANESE PROGRAMME

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

THE SUDANESE PROGRAMME

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

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Trustees Dr A Al-Shahi (Appointed 6 February 2018) Mr A G Haggar (Appointed 6 February 2018) Dr R W Barltrop (Appointed 6 February 2018) Mr Makol Bona Malwal (Appointed 2 February 2019) Dr Noon Altijani Osman Abbakar (Appointed 27 April 2022) Mr Elhag Paul (Appointed 12 May 2022) Charity number 1177019 Registered office 84 Middle Way Summertown Oxford OX2 7LQ Accountant Andrew Lane Lane Consulting Hovington Cottage Upper Minety SN16 9PT Bankers CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ

THE SUDANESE PROGRAMME

CONTENTS

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Trustees' report 1 - 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Balance sheet 5
Notes to the financial statements 6-8
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THE SUDANESE PROGRAMME

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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The trustees present their report and financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements 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

The charity's objectives are to inform the public about Sudan and South Sudan through conferences, workshops and lectures. It is above ethnicity, religion and politics.

The Sudanese Programme (TSP) was established in 2002 as a programme of conferences and events at St Antony’s College, University of Oxford. The aim of the Programme, from its founding through to the present, has been to promote and facilitate discussion and understanding about current affairs in both the Republic of Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan, including issues relating to peace and development in both countries. In doing so, the Programme has operated on the principles of neutrality and independence. The Programme became a charity on 6 February 2018.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

This report summarises the activities of the Programme during the seventh year as a charity, from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. Further information is available on the Programme’s website: http://www.sudaneseprogramme.org.

During the year the Programme convened 2 public hybrid conferences from the UK, whereby participants attended in-person or online through ZOOM video-conference cloud platform. The conferences were held in Oxford. Between 50 and 100 people registered for each event, with attendees joining from various countries around the world.

The events were recorded through ZOOM, bringing together speakers from within the UK, South Sudan, Sudan and elsewhere.

The programme has its own Soundcloud The Sudanese Programme | Free Listening on SoundCloud and YouTube video channel The Sudanese Programme - YouTube where the edited recordings of the webinars are available to anyone who is interested to listen and/or watch. These online channels are linked to the programme’s website which provides a useful historical record. Speakers and audience appearing in the edited recordings gave their approval for their contributions to be made publicly available in this way. Further details of these 2 events are available on the programme’s website.

THE SUDANESE PROGRAMME

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

_____________ The Sudanese Programme is grateful to the speakers and supporters who contributed to the success of its conferences.

Events

2 November 2024, 1-day hybrid conference: South Sudan at the Crossroads, Election or No Election – What is the Prospect for Real Peace for South Sudan

15 March 2025, 1-day hybrid conference: The Roles of Women’s and Civil Society Activism in Sudan and South Sudan

Plans

In 2025-2026 the Programme aims to convene further conferences and events, one scheduled for October 2025, another for November 2025 and a third for 2026. The Programme will continue to explore opportunities to extend the reach of its events and activities.

Financial review

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the period.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation.

THE SUDANESE PROGRAMME

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

_____________ The trustees who served during the period and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Dr A Al-Shahi (Appointed 6 February 2018) Mr A G Haggar (Appointed 6 February 2018) Mr R W Barltrop (Appointed 6 February 2018) Mr Makol Bona Malwal (Appointed 23 February 2019) Dr Noon Altijani Osman Abbakar (Appointed 27 April 2022) Mr Paul Elhag (Appointed 12 May 2022)

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Dr A Al-Shahi Trustee

Dated: 06/01/2026

THE SUDANESE PROGRAMME

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Interest
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Total expenditure
Net income and net
movement in funds for the year
Total funds brought forward
Debtors due
Total funds carried forward		 Notes Unrestricted
Funds
2025
£		 Total
Funds
2025
£		 Total
Funds
2024
£
2 2,546 2,546 2,500
3 180 180 122
4 610 610 582
3,336 3,336 3,204
4 7,756 7,756 11,967
11,967
-8,763
42,411
0
33,648
7,756
-4,420		 7,756
-4,420
33,648
0
29,228		 33,648
0
29,228
8

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 6 to 8 form part of these financial statements.

THE SUDANESE PROGRAMME

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

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Year ended
£
Current assets
Debtors
0
Cash at the bank
29,228
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Total current assets
29,228
Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(250)
Net current assets
Income funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds
 31.03.25
Year ended
£
£
0
34,198
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34,198
(550)
33,648
29,228
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33,648		 31.03.24
£
33,648
33,648
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33,648

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 6[th] January 2026 and are signed on their behalf by:

Dr A Al-Shahi

Trustee

The notes on pages 6 to 8 form part of these financial statements.

THE SUDANESE PROGRAMME

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The Sudanese Programme is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance 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). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

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 principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees 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 trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.

1.4 Incoming resources

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. Income consists of donations, sale of the charity’s publications and bank interest.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation.

1.5 Resources expended

Resources expended are included in the statement of financial activities on an accrual basis, inclusive of any VAT, which cannot be recovered. Expenditure, which is directly attributable to specific activities, has been included in these cost categories.

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks.

THE SUDANESE PROGRAMME

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted funds

Period 01.04.24 to 31.03.25 Year Ended 31.03.24
£ £
Donations and gifts 2,546 2,500
3 Income from charitable activities
Period 01.04.24 to 31.03.25 Year Ended 31.03.24
£ £
Academic services 180 122
**4 ** Income from interest at bank
Period 01.04.23 to 31.03.25 Year Ended 31.03.24
£ £
610 582
5 Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Period 01.04.23 to 31.03.25 Year Ended 31.03.24
£ £
Meeting and conferences 5,293 7,951
Postage and stationery 26 639
Computer costs 235 241
Telephone costs 374 361
Travel costs 0 24
Marketing 202 202
Legal and professional 1,807 2,444
Bank charges 69 75
Support and welfare 0 30
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7,756 11,967

6 Analysis of trustee remuneration

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the period.

THE SUDANESE PROGRAMME

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

7 Employees

There were no employees during the period.

8 Debtors

Period 01.04.24 to 31.03.25 Year Ended 31.03.24
£ £
0 0