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Table of Contents
Message From Our Chairman 4 About Us 6 Sustainable Development 7 Impact to Date 8 Our Commitment 10 Digital Inclusion 12 Tackling HIV 14 Environmental Action 16 Trustee Visit 18 Fundraising Highlights 22 Volunteers 24 Donors and Supporters 26 Staff Team 28
Board of Trustees 30 Report of Trustees 32
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Message from the Chairman
Play It Forward UK and Play It Forward Zambia are two charities with separate boards of local trustees. The balance of influence and power is with the Zambian operation with some guidance and funding provided by the UK.
Millions of young people in Southern Zambia struggle to obtain an education, live healthy lives and fulfil their potential. By helping children and their families meet these basic needs, Play It Forward is helping to break the cycle of poverty and develop community leaders for the future. In the following pages, I am proud to be able to share an account of some of the work that we have undertaken in the last year to improve the livelihoods, education, health and prospects of children and families in Southern Zambia. It really is only a selection though. The daily support that our 22 local employees provide to boys and girls in our football-for-good activities, in local schools and in the community is the bedrock of their lives and our work.
Having visited many of the projects personally and spent many days in Zambia, I am inspired by the commitment of our Zambian staff to the people in their communities and their passion for the work. I have witnessed its results: the remarkable difference in children's energy levels that a borehole makes at a rural school; the unique power of football to break down gender stereotypes and help deliver sexual health programmes; the difference that daily nutrition and mentoring can have on the prospects of a child.
Play It Forward (in the UK and Zambia) keeps bureaucracy to a minimum. The trustees cover all of the running costs and are committed to doing so in the future. Both boards inspect the quality and sustainability of every project and we use local experts to assist where necessary. None of the work described in this document would be possible without the commitment of our team and the dedication of those who volunteer their time for Play It Forward.
To everyone involved, I offer my heartfelt thanks.
Oliver Brendon Chairman, Play It Forward
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About Us
VISION
Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. We align our objectives with these to ensure that our efforts achieve measurable results and contribute to the overall objective of creating a more equitable and just society.
Our vision is a world in which every young Zambian has the opportunity to reach their full potential and thrive.
Play It Forward is committed to supporting the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
MISSION
Our mission is to empower young Zambians to develop sustainable livelihoods through quality education and health activities.
WHAT WE DO
Play It Forward inspires and empowers a whole new generation of young people to take control of their lives. Our support, on and off the football pitch, ensures that young people emerge from our programmes with new skills to succeed in school, the workforce and in life.
WHERE WE WORK
Most of our work is in remote, rural regions in the Southern Province of Zambia. These are areas that suffer from especially high levels of poverty and low levels of educational achievement. Isolated from governmental services, they can often be overlooked.
OUR PARTNERS
Our projects take a holistic approach to meeting these challenges using the extensive experience of our partner organisations. Motivated by passion and local knowledge, these organisations are well-equipped to produce powerful results in a cost-effective way.
Ensuring children get a nutritious and balanced diet and that no child goes hungry.
Enhancing children's knowledge of how to protect themselves from diseases and improving their mental health.
Improving the quality of educational opportunities and making them more accessible to children.
Empowering girls to challenge gender norms, defy child marriage and early pregnancies, and succeed academically.
Promoting entrepreneurship and post-16 vocational training to help young people to transition to work.
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1200 HIV EDUCATION SESSIONS DELIVERED
62.6%
OF YOUNG PEOPLE ON OUR PROGRAMMES ARE GIRLS NUTRITIOUS MEALS 464 SERVED EVERY WEEK
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CLASSROOM
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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER HEALTH COACHES TRAINED
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PLAY INSPIRE EMPOWER
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Our Commitment
Our generous trustees cover the core running costs of the UK charity, everything from salaries to costs associated with project monitoring visits to our partners in Zambia.
Thanks to this generous support, 100% of every penny raised by Play It Forward will go to the projects we support - so you can rest assured that your donation will be making a positive impact where it’s needed most.
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Project Cost
Location
Details:
Funded by
Related SDGs
Digital Skills Inclusion
Launched in January 2022, our Digital Skills Development course is a pivotal initiative, arming young Zambians with essential Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills required to excel in this evolving digital ecosystem.
Over a year, this program immerses participants in diverse activities, from hackathons to digital job fairs. Selected from Livingstone's underserved communities, including Dambwa, Maramba, Nyenya, Nakatindi, and Libuyu, ten school leavers will undergo a comprehensive training course. This endeavour aims to produce adept developers capable of creating web pages, applications, and databases, enabling them to make informed technical decisions for the future.
IMPACT HIGHLIGHT
At the end of the 1-year project,
Across all students involved in the programme, 9 out of 10 feel confi dent to use computers on their own - up from 20% at the start of the Digital Skills Project.
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of participants attained full stack web development competency and can build a simple website from scratch.
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, essential technology skills are not just an advantage; they’re a necessity. Chiluba, Project Offi cer
Leveraging the Power of Technology
Simultaneously, our commitment extends to fostering digital literacy among younger demographics. In January 2022, we initiated an introductory coding course for 180 students aged 12-16, ensuring a fun and informative learning experience for those new to computers.
Supported by the Pestalozzi International Foundation, dedicated to transforming lives in underprivileged communities worldwide, we anticipate achieving signifi cant milestones. Our vision encompasses not only skill development but also the creation of ambassadors who, armed with knowledge, will empower their communities. Through technology, we aspire to enhance the lives of the people of Zambia, looking toward a future where digital skills uplift individuals and communities alike.
Project Cost
Location
Details
Funded by
Related SDGs
Tackling HIV Through Football
The project aims to empower young individuals in Livingstone to proactively manage their sexual and reproductive health by providing accessible clinical services and enhancing their understanding of family planning, HIV prevention, and healthy relationships. The course uses a bespoke curriculum designed in partnership with Comic Relief and Tackle; covering information around family planning, HIV and SRHR and incorporate the subjects into a sport-fordevelopment approach.
Of the nearly 2 million adolescents living with HIV around the world, over 60% are girls and young women aged 10-24 and 80% live in sub-Saharan Africa.
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These young people not only face the complexities of navigating the transition into adult life, but they must also manage a chronic disease as they do so. And even if they do try to seek help, there is a lack of youth-friendly HIV and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services available, which makes access and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) challenging.
IMPACT HIGHLIGHT
Eight out of ten girls in our programs believe that they can say no to unwanted sex after 10 weeks of programming vs. just 34% before our programme.
of young people correctly acknowledge sexual consent as an important agreement between both people before sexual activity.
Gender and Health Outcomes
Play It Forward is collaborating with the Mercury Phoenix Trust to combat HIV/AIDS in Zambian communities, emphasising young people's sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). In December 2022, we organised the inaugural ‘Play & Prevent’ community festival during the 16 days of activism with the theme, 'UNITE! Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls'. The event at Mulwani Secondary School engaged over 350 youth in football, discussions on issues like child marriage and family planning, and pitch-side testing for HIV & STIs. The tournament united young people, supporting the fi ght against gender-based violence and advocating for healthy lifestyles.
Project Cost
Location
Details
Funded by
Related SDGs
Environmental Action
Our new literacy project, running for 12 months in Livingstone, targets 66 children aged 8-14 to enhance their reading skills, ensuring they meet internationally recognised standards.
Divided by ability, children engage in bi-weekly after-school clubs at Mulwani School. Most sessions take place in outdoor natural, green spaces, creating a fun and engaging learning environment.
Sessions are structured around themes, incorporating diverse activities like reading aloud, storytelling, letter-word associations, role-plays, and quizzes. Monthly educational trips increase environmental awareness, combining literacy development with hands-on experiences like tree-planting and national park visits.
The project utilises volunteer trainee teachers recruited from the David Livingstone College of Education, who undergo a comprehensive three-day course covering safeguarding, program objectives and methodology and social-emotional learning. Continuous support, including weekly observations and Ministry of Education-involved stakeholder meetings, ensures ongoing development for these young role models. The project combines literacy and nature, with an aim to empower children through creativity and imagination to spark environmental consciousness in a practical, immersive manner.
IMPACT HIGHLIGHT Students showed a 93%
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Indigenous trees were planted across our fi ve partner schools in Livingstone.
attendance across all 5 literacy project sites
Trustee Visit
In February 2023, three of our UK trustees travelled to Zambia as part of a monitoring visit. They took this opportunity to meet with three Play It Forward Zambia trustees to strengthen communication and governance between the boards.
The trustees visited projects in our three impact areas; Health and Wellbeing, Education, and Livelihoods, all over Southern Province. They went to schools, rural villages, football pitches and farms, learning how Play It Forward serves the young people of Zambia.
As part of their commitment to monitoring, the trustees visited one of our long-term partner schools, Nakawa Pre-School. The school vegetable garden has made great progress and was supplying enough food to provide free school lunches for all 74 children.
As part of our commitment to building the capacity of the Play It Forward staff, the trustees delivered a series of training workshops covering fundraising, entrepreneurship and safeguarding. This is helping to foster a culture of reflection within our organisation, acknowledging failures, seeking opportunities for growth, and actively learning from our experiences.
All Play It Forward trustees meet three times per year to discuss progress made on charitable objectives, fundraising and how to manage the charity’s resources responsibly and effectively. Trustee and staff meetings are full of energy, creativity and ambition, tackling challenges and setting out the future direction of the charity. All trustee trips to Zambia are generously funded by our Chairman & Founder, Oliver Brendon.
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Fundraising Highlights
THE GLOBE TRAVEL AWARDS 2023
Play It Forward was thrilled to be selected as the official charity partner for the Travel Weekly Globe Awards in January 2023. We raised an astonishing £11,632 which will go directly to our girls' empowerment projects. We really appreciate everyone who donated on the night and the fabulous team of 13 volunteers who helped with the fundraising.
QUIZ NIGHT & AUCTION
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us at the Play It Forward Quiz & Auction in February 2023. Thank you to everyone who made the evening possible, including our trustees, volunteers and our resident quiz master, Leo Humphries. The event raised a total of £11,196.
CHARITY BAKE SALE AND SPONSORED SWIM
A huge thank you to Matthew Hardy and his team at National Citizen Service (NCS) who hosted a charity bake sale and swam 5km each. Their efforts raised an impressive £639.52.
PRIVATE CHEF FOR A DINNER PARTY
We were lucky enough to once again have the exceptional culinary services of Dave Courtley, who took ten guests on a 4-course dinner journey. The event raised a total of £1,100 as part of the auction.
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Volunteers
Abby Ricketts - helped fundraise at the Globe Travel Awards. Brais Acebal - gave time supporting our football coaches in Zambia.
Caroline Leon - helped fundraise at the Globe Travel Awards
We really recognise the value of our amazing team of dedicated volunteers who are integral to the success of the charity. Here we have attempted to credit everyone who gave their time and energy and contributed in some way or another during the year. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm!
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Claire Walter - helped fundraise at the Globe Travel Awards. Dave Courtley - cooked a 4-course dinner as an auction prize. Dicky Barton - helped fundraise at the Globe Travel Awards. Eleanor Cobbe - helped fundraise at the Globe Travel Awards. Emi Webber - designed this annual review.
Emily Garrett - helped fundraise at the Globe Travel Awards. Hans Dorr - helped fundraise at the Globe Travel Awards. Jaymin Trivedi - helped fundraise at the Globe Travel Awards. Kate Bates - helped fundraise at the Globe Travel Awards. Kate & Jonathan Loynes - volunteered at Nakawa Pre-School. Kate Warner - helped fundraise at the Globe Travel Awards. Lara Luthgens - helped fundraise at the Globe Travel Awards. Lee Burns - helped fundraise at the Globe Travel Awards. Leo Humphries - gave his time as a quiz master.
Matthew Hardy - hosted a bake sale and did a sponsored swim. Neil - donated hundreds of pairs of football boots through his charity. Nicole Nymoen - donated football kits and boots.
Paul Conaghan - donated a dinner voucher as an auction prize. Rebecca Creasey - helped fundraise at the Globe Travel Awards. Sebastian Schyberg - donated a golf day auction prize.
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Corporate Donors, Trusts & Foundations
Our Supporters & Partners
Play It Forward would like to thank our institutional donors and partners for their support in 2022/2023. Their sustained commitment to our mission enables us to continue connecting children and young people in Zambia with life-saving health information and services, quality education and life-skills.
Ashworth Charitable Trust
The Souter Charitable Trust
Brian Murtagh Charitable Trust Mercury Phoenix Trust
Eleanor Rathbone Charitable Trust
De la Rue Charitable Trust
Be One Percent
Attraction Tickets Far & Wild
Tiro Partners
Rotary Club Livingstone
Pestalozzi International Foundation
Spark Foundry
Travel Weekly
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The Play It Forward Staff Team
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Jake Criswick Chief Executive Officer
Lwanga Bwalya Country Director O'brian Ntebeka Accountant Precious Chungu M&E Coordinator Edson Sialutaba Programme Manager
Mwenya Kombe Bookkeeper Natasha Chirambo Project Officer Chiluba Fungo Project Officer Carol Mapitao Project Officer Brighton Chinyama Office Cleaner
Selina Mashewa Project Coordinator & Coach
Starford Manda Project Coordinator & Coach
Webster Mweemba Project Coordinator & Coach
Bwalya Mutale Project Coordinator & Coach Mercy Mukobo Project Coordinator & Coach
Serge Mumba Coach
Choolwe Ngosa Coach
Caristo Maambo Tutor
Gift Munshya Tutor Andrew Imbuwa Driver
Mercy Miselo Driver
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Our Board of Trustees
Oliver Brendon Chairman
Mara Michelo Trustee
Joe Thompson Treasurer
Benson Kayuma Treasurer
Sasha Brendon Trustee
Justin Palmer Trustee
Chibwe Henry Trustee
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Maureen Stickel Trustee
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Pete Edwards Trustee
Yande Kalengo Trustee
Jane Caujolle Trustee
Rebecca Harding Trustee
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Report of the Trustees
PLAY IT FORWARD INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Board of Trustees of PLAY IT FORWARD
I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 March 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiners’ statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act, have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr M S Caldicott ACA FCCA CTA
for and on behalf of White Hart Associates (London) Limited Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
2nd Floor, Nucleus House
2 Lower Mortlake Road
Richmond TW9 2JA
DATE: 24.01.24
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Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023
Statement of Financial Activities for the 12 months ended 31 March 2023
| Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds1 |
Total funds 2023 |
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| Notes | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income & endowments from: | ||||
| Donations and fundraising activities | 3 | 101,606 | 92,548 | 194,154 |
| Total income | 101,606 | 92,548 | 194,154 | |
| Expenditure on: | ||||
| Charitable grants | 4 | (95,984) | (18,335) | (114,319) |
| Support costs | 5 | - | (64,647) | (64,647) |
| Total expenditure | (95,984) | (82,982) | (178,966) | |
| Net income/(expenditure) before transfers | 5,622 | 9,566 | 15,188 | |
| Gross transfers between funds | - | - | - | |
| Net movement in funds | 5,622 | 9,566 | 15,188 | |
| Reconciliation of fund: | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 30,897 | 11,192 | 42,089 | |
| Total funds carried forward | 11 | 36,519 | 20,758 | 57,277 |
Statement of Financial Activities for the 12 months ended 31 March 2022
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total funds | ||
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| Funds | Funds1 | 2022 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income & endowments from: | ||||
| Donations and fundraising activities | 3 | 67,521 | 46,566 | 114,087 |
| Total income | 67,521 | 46,566 | 114,087 | |
| Expenditure on: | ||||
| Charitable grants | 4 | (69,181) | - | (69,181) |
| Support costs | 5 | - | (45,881) | (45,881) |
| Total expenditure | (69,181) | (45,881) | (115,062) | |
| Net income/(expenditure) before transfers | (1,660) | 685 | (975) | |
| Gross transfers between funds | - | - | - | |
| Net movement in funds | (1,660) | 685 | (975) | |
| Reconciliation of fund: | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 32,557 | 10,507 | 43,064 | |
| Total funds carried forward | 11 | 30,897 | 11,192 | 42,089 |
1 Restricted Funds relate to donations made in response to specific projects. This includes the Operational Costs fund which is fully funded each year by the Trustees to cover the operating costs of the Charity, thus ensuring that all other income raised can be used on charitable grants.
| Notes | 2022 £ 2023 £ |
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| Fixed assets: Tangible assets Current assets: Other debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Net assets Funds of the Charity: Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total funds 9 10 11 11 |
- 5,287 46,678 (9,876) 42,089 42,089 30,897 11,192 42,089 - 6,498 53,863 (3,147) 57,214 57,214 36,519 20,758 57,277 |
The financial statements on pages 9 to 18 were approved by the Trustees, authorised for release on:
24-01-2024
and signed on their behalf by:
Oliver Brendon Chairman
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Financial Statements
Financial Statements
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
1. Basis of preparation
Support costs
The financial statements of the charity have been prepared on the basis of historic cost in accordance with:
Support costs relate to all the costs and expenditure of the charity other than its charitable grants and are recognised as incurred. All Support costs are met out of the Operating Costs Fund, which is fully funded each year by the Trustees to cover the operating costs of the Charity, thus ensuring that all other income raised can be used on charitable grants. Support costs are further analysed in the following categories, with staff costs allocated by time spent:
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Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005);
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Accounting Standards; and
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The Charities Act.
There have been no changes to accounting policies, nor changes to the accounts of prior years.
Grant management costs
2. Accounting policies
Grant management costs are all costs associated with the origination, appraisal and inspection of the charity’s grant giving activities.
Recognition of Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when: the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the income; and the monetary amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Fundraising and publicity
Fundraising and publicity costs are all costs associated with the charity’s fundraising activities and events and related promotional activity.
Investment income
Finance and governance
Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis.
Finance and governance costs include costs of the preparation and independent review of the statutory accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and the cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.
Gifts in kind
Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity.
Office overheads
Tax reclaims on donations and gifts
Office overheads are the charity’s remaining central and support costs.
Gift Aid receivable is included in income, based on the amount recovered at the balance sheet date.
Incoming resources with related expenditure
Taxation
Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SoFA.
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Expenditure and liabilities
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
Asset class Depreciation method and rate Office equipment 33% straight line on cost
Charitable grants
Grants payable are payments made to third parties in the furtherance of the charitable objectives of the charity. Single or multi-year grants are accounted for when the recipient has a reasonable expectation that they will receive the grant and the Trustees have agreed to pay the grant without condition and any condition attaching to the grant is outside the control of the charity.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
Trade creditors
Fund structure
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired or incurred in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the charity does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use in the provision of charitable grants at the trustees’ discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose. The Operating Costs Fund is fully funded each year by the Trustees to cover the support costs of the Charity, thus ensuring that all other income raised can be used on charitable grants.
Foreign Exchange
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result.
3. Analysis of income & endowments
| 2022 £ 2023 £ Restricted Funds1 £ Unrestricted Funds £ |
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| Personal donations Gift aid reclaimed Fundraising events Grant funding Total income |
83,295 11,679 16,189 2,924 140,880 10,490 20,216 22,568 69,980 - - 22,568 70,900 10,490 20,216 - |
| 114,087 194,154 92,548 101,606 |
1 Restricted Funds relate to donations made in response to specific projects such as the restricted grant funding which is specifically for Play It Forward Zambia's projects. In addition, Restricted Funds also includes the Operational Costs Fund which is fully funded each year by the Trustees to cover the operating costs of the Charity, thus ensuring that all other income raised can be used on charitable activities.
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Financial Statements
Financial Statements
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
4. Grantmaking
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
5. Analysis of support costs
Below are details of material grants provided during the period.
| Name of partner Play It Forward Zambia Description Engages young people in sports, education and health activities Purpose for which grants are made Cover operational and administration costs of the organisation to enable them to deliver their community football for good projects |
2022 £ 2023 £ 114,319 69,181 |
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| Total grants 4.1 Grant management costs Support costs associated with grantmaking |
69,181 114,319 19,115 27,854 |
| 2022 £ 2023 £ |
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| Grant management Fundraising and publicity Finance and governance Ofce overheads Total support costs |
19,115 17,082 5,106 4,578 45,881 27,854 22,842 6,862 7,089 64,647 |
6. Trustee and auditor remuneration and expenses
During the year ended 31 March 2023, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits in respect of their position as Trustee of the charity.
6.1 Net income for the period is after charging:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Independent examiner fees and expenses | 600 | 600 |
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Financial Statements
Financial Statements
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
7. Paid employees
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
9. Tangible fixed assets
7.1 Staff costs
| 2022 £ 2023 £ |
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| Gross wages, salaries and benefts in kind Employer's National Insurance Costs Pension costs Medical insurance Training Costs Total staf costs |
20,500 3,092 1,250 116 4,960 36,500 3,939 1,400 141 169 |
| 29,918 42,149 |
7.2 Average number of full-time equivalent employees in the last year
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| FTE | FTE | |
| Total | 1 | 1 |
7.3 Defined contribution pension scheme
The charity provides its full-time employees with access to a defined-contribution pension scheme, the costs of which in the current period are detailed in 7.1 above.
8. Taxation
| Total £ Computer and IT equipment £ |
Total £ Computer and IT equipment £ |
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| Cost As at 1 April 2022 Disposals As at 31 March 2023 1,134 1,134 - 1,134 1,134 - Accumulated depreciation As at 1 April 2022 Charge for the period Eliminated on disposal As at 31 March 2023 1,134 - -1,134 - 1,134 - -1,134 - Netbook value As at 1 April 2022 As at 31 March 2023 - - - - 10. Creditors and accruals Amounts falling due within one year 2022 £ 2023 £ |
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| Other accruals Total |
9,876 9,876 3,147 3,147 |
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
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Financial Statements
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
Financial Statements
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
11. Funds
11.1 Funds held
Fund name Type Purpose and restriction General Fund Unrestricted Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use in the provision of charitable grants at the trustees’ discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity. Operating Costs Fund Restricted The Operating Costs Fund, which is fully funded each year by the Trustees, covers the operating costs of the Charity, thus ensuring that all other income raised can be used on charitable grants. Grant Funds Restricted These funds are restricted for use by the project which the grant was awarded for. These include grants from various trusts and foundations as stated in 11.2.
11.2 Movements of major funds in 12 months to 31 March 2023
| Balance at 31 March 2023 £ Outgoing resources £ 36,519 13,601 - - - 4,729 1,362 893 173 57,277 (95,984) (64,647) (2,924) (3,000) (3,000) (2,839) (3,638) (1,107) (1,827) (178,966) Incoming resources £ Balance at 1 April 2022 £ 101,606 69,980 - 3,000 3,000 7,568 5,000 2,000 2,000 194,154 30,897 8,268 2,924 - - - - - - 42,089 |
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| Unrestricted funds: General Fund Restricted funds: Operating Costs Funds Chalk Clif Trust Ashworth Charitable Trust Souter Charitable Trust Brian Murtagh Charitable Trust Mercury Phoenix Trust Eleanor Rathbone Charitable Trust De La Rue Charitable Trust Total Funds |
11.2 Movements of major funds in 12 months to 31 March 2022
| Balance at 31 March 2022 £ Outgoing resources £ 30,897 8,268 2,924 (69,181) (45,881) - Incoming resources £ Balance at 1 April 2021 £ 67,521 43,642 2,924 32,557 10,507 - |
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| Unrestricted funds: General Fund Restricted funds: Operating Costs Funds Covid Relief Total Funds |
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| 42,089 (115,062) 114,087 43,064 |
12. Transactions with related parties
12.1 Operating expenses and loan amounts
Certain operating and support costs of the charity (including all employee costs) are initially met by Attraction Tickets Ltd a company majority owned and controlled by Oliver Brendon, Chairman and Trustee of Play It Forward. Such expenses incurred are fully re-charged to the charity at cost and any amounts owing between the two entities are settled periodically at arm's length. At the year-end no amounts were owed between the parties (March 2022: £Nil).
During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with a related party:
Play It Forward Zambia
The charity has a close working relationship with Play It Forward Zambia which is a registered NGO based in Zambia. Under an agreement with the two entities Play It Forward in the UK is obliged to provide support to Play It Forward Zambia in the development of strategies, projects, targets and budgets, to raise funds and raise the international profile of Play It Forward Zambia, to assist with monitoring and evaluation, and to provide technical support. Under the agreement, Play it Forward Zambia is obliged to work closely with Play It Forward on strategies, projects, targets and budgets, to assist with fundraising applications, to use funds raised by Play It Forward as agreed, and to provide financial and operational reports.
In the year ending 31 March 2023, grant funding of £114,319 was transferred to Play It Forward Zambia (March 2022: £69,181).
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Play It Forward
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