**How Many Elephants** UK Registered Charity (1186238) www.howmanyelephants.org ## WHATS INSIDE |Our Vision|3| |---|---| |Letter From The Chair|4| |Grantees|6| |World Female Ranger Award|13| |World Female Ranger Week|16| |Team/Ambassadors|25| |22 Things We Did Better in 2022|30| |Finances|38| |Treasurers Report|39| |Get Involved|40| |Independent Examiner’s Report|41| **Where it all began:** Designed and made by designer and founder of How Many Elephants, Holly Budge, the '96 Elephants a Day' Necklace has won multiple design awards so far. Made in vegetable ivory to show the daily poaching rate in Africa, Holly is using design as a powerful communication tool to bridge the gap between scientific information and human connection. www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR vision A thriving natural world that women are empowered to protect. Honest Open Fair Investment Promotion Collaboration **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Scale up the female ranger movement by raising funding for female ranger organisations to train, equip & deploy additional rangers Raise profile of female rangers to build awareness & attract donors Promote gender equality in the conservation arena, to enhance conservation efforts and strengthen relationships within communities. Raise awareness of the African elephant crisis by educating a global audience about the devastating impacts of the ivory trade. Build an inclusive, culturally diverse, and vibrant community of female wildlife rangers from around the world. A place to share their stories, have access to peer support, offer and receive advice, and impart knowledge/best practice. www.howmanyelephants.org ## LETTER FROM CHAIR ## HOLLY BUDGE ## **Dear Friends,** I’m sure most of us would agree that Earth is, for now, a human planet. Yet we share it with millions of wild animals and plant species, whom our survival depends on for freshwater, clean air, healthy soil and food. I think it’s safe to say ‘We’ are a force of nature. We have impacted over 75% of the planet’s land surface. Species are facing extinction at up to 1000x the natural rate because of us. Yet we have the power to halt global warming, stop the industrial-scale killing of wild animals and protect indigenous people. I’m sure you will all agree that we _must_ transform our relationship with nature. Hopefully, the past three years have taught us that no problem is too far away to affect us. Whether it's climate change, biodiversity loss, or pandemics, our interconnectedness with nature is undeniable. It's a reminder that we need to work together and adapt quickly when faced with challenges. Rangers play a critical role in patrolling and disrupting landscapes to protect wildlife. The lack of tourist funds through the pandemic led to many rangers losing their jobs or having significant salary cuts. The knock-on effect was huge, as one ranger in Africa may support up to 16 family members. Over the past three years, we, at How Many Elephants, have been working hard to support direct-action NGOs and ranger organisations to keep rangers operational. Our hugely successful launch of World Female Ranger Week this year has provided a platform to support rangers globally by amplifying their voices in the global media. We are thrilled again with the media coverage it received. We brought together female rangers from different African countries for interviews on BBC Woman’s Hour, News Central, and Times Radio, to mention a few, to share their remarkable stories and impact. 2022 has been a year of inspiration and hope. I was fortunate to visit Uganda on a three-week trip sponsored by the Uganda Tourism Board, where I had the great privilege of summiting Margherita Peak in the Rwenzoris, trekking to see the Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and meeting female rangers in Queen Elizabeth National Park. I spent a wonderful week with The Black Mambas in South Africa, our long-term partners and exhibited our exhibition at WTM Africa in Cape Town. It's always a pleasure to see first-hand where the hard-earned funds we raise are being spent and the impact they are making. www.howmanyelephants.org ## LETTER FROM CHAIR ## HOLLY BUDGE ## **Grantmaking** Multiple grants have been awarded to ranger organisations globally. These include The Black Mambas (South Africa), Akashinga (Zimbabwe), Mara Elephant Project (Kenya), Big Life Foundation (Kenya), Ulinzi Africa Foundation (Kenya) and the Hargila Army (India). ## **Public Benefit Statement** Humanity is the problem, but we must also be the solution. It has been said that ”there is no vaccine for a sick planet”. I agree. There is no single jab. However, there is a course of treatment, and we all have a part to play. At How Many Elephants, we are focused on supporting the preservation of African elephants in the wild. As a result of poaching (both bushmeat and the illegal wildlife trade) and the destruction of their natural habitat, African elephants are at serious risk of becoming extinct in the wild within the next decade. This is not just an environmental issue. We depend on biodiversity for our own survival. Education and awareness are key to changing attitudes and behaviours. We are also firmly focused on supporting female rangers in Africa and beyond. ## **Trustees** Our trustees continue to work hard to steer How Many Elephants' strategic direction. I am very grateful for our trustees' wisdom and support, who help us look at the bigger picture and how we might respond. I'm also delighted to welcome our new trustee, Jim Wilson, to the board. So, to all the trustees, thank you for your contribution to guiding the charity and ensuring that our governance and leadership will continue to provide a professional and multi-skilled trustee board. ## **Moving Forwards** We remain dedicated and passionate about contributing to elephant conservation in Africa and female rangers. We welcome 2023 with bright eyes and warm hearts to continue supporting our wonderful direct action partners. To all our loyal supporters, a heartfelt thank you, we could not achieve what we do without you. Holly Budge Founder/ Chairman www.howmanyelephants.org _Brought to you by:_ W RLD FEMALE RANGER GRANTS www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR GRANTEES ZIMBABWE, BOTSWANA, MOZAMBIQUE **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Africa’s first armed, plant-based, all-women antipoaching unit is revolutionising how animals are protected – and arresting poachers with minimal conflict. We believe change happens when it’s community-led, and who better to lead change within a community than the women raised in them. We awarded Akashinga a £2000 grant to help train and deploy all-women ranger teams to protect wildlife in Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mozambique. _“We are delighted to have been selected as one of the World Female Ranger grant recipients. Speaking on behalf of everyone at IAPF, we thank you for your continuous support of the Akashinga Programme. The expansion in Zimbabwe and the exciting expansion into Mozambique and Botswana herald the next chapter for Akashinga and for the women protecting wildlife, women's empowerment and supporting communities throughout Southern Africa. Thank you for your involvement in our organisation, mission and results.”_ **351 arrests** **Confiscated 11 illegal weapons from poachers Destroyed 341km of illegal monofilament fishing net found along the Zambezi Valley Impounded 99 boats** WE SUPPORT MEASURABLE IMPACT www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR GRANTEES ## KENYA **----- Start of picture text -----**
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**We awarded the Ulinzi Africa Foundation (UAF) a grant of £2000 to cover ranger wages for 2 months.** UAF is East Africa's first non-profit that focuses on ranger welfare and remote areas. Founded by Raabia Hawa, their vision is to transform the Tana Delta from a poaching hotspot into a safe living ecosphere for people and wildlife. UAF employ a team of 12 rangers. To date, they have made several arrests and successful recoveries of weapons; however, they are finding that their security is under increasing threat. _“We want to extend our gratitude for ensuring that our rangers were covered and catered for during the operations conducted at a time when we were seriously struggling. All of us at Ulinzi Africa Foundation appreciate the work you do to support other women in a male-dominated field, and keep the ground teams running- thank you for all of your hard work. We couldn't do it without you.”_ WE SUPPORT MEASURABLE IMPACT **Arrests 6 Court convictions 3 Snares 268 Other traps 12+ Bushmeat carcasses whole 226 Ivory recovered 46 kgs (6 tusks)** www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR GRANTEES ## KENYA **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **We awarded the Big Life Foundation a grant of £1250 to provide food rations for the female ranger team for approximately 2 months.** Protecting over 1.6 million acres of wilderness in the Amboseli-Tsavo-Kilimanjaro ecosystem of East Africa, Big Life partners with local communities to protect nature for the benefit of all. Since its inception, Big Life has expanded to employ hundreds of local Maasai rangers—with more than 30 permanent outposts and tent-based field units, 14 patrol vehicles, 2 tracker dogs, and 2 planes for aerial surveillance. _“Thank you so very much for this very kind and helpful support of Big Life's Female Ranger team. During Q1 2023, the female ranger team patrolled a total of 914 km on foot, covering a vast area and ensuring that wildlife in the region remained protected. They also successfully participated in the search and treatment of an injured elephant that had been speared, and participated in the search and subsequent translocation of a female elephant and her two calves that had killed a herder.“_ WE SUPPORT MEASURABLE IMPACT **Recovered Items:** **Rangers: 362 Recovered Items: Total arrests Q1 2023: 42 Ivory: 222 kg Total suspects arrested: 88 Snares: 79 Total kilometres patrolled since Other: bushmeat (796 kg) inception (2011): 5,152,391 Bushmeat Poaching: 118** www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR GRANTEES ## KENYA **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **We awarded the Mara Elephant Project (MEP) a grant of £2000 to train and place two all-female ranger teams within the Maasai Mara.** MEP was established in 2011 to protect elephants and conserve the Greater Mara Ecosystem, Kenya’s most important wildlife area and tourism asset. MEP concentrates on the protection of elephants outside of conservancies, and by doing so, they help protect not only wildlife but also communities and habitats in the Maasai Mara. Their approach is to monitor, evaluate and protect elephants in collaboration with key regional partners. _“The use of female rangers in the existing MEP teams has proven successful, especially when it comes to human-elephant conflict situations. The presence of female rangers in highly volatile situations, especially when entire crops have been destroyed by raiding elephants, has shown to help with de-escalation and bringing the community together to find solutions. A good example is Caren Yegon Cheptoo, the first ever recipient of the World Female Ranger Week Award. Caren now leads MEP's Charlie Ranger Team, a De-Snaring Unit in the Mau Forest.”_ **Since June 2020, Caren's team have arrested 90 suspects for unlawful habitat destruction, destroyed 17 kilns, confiscated 56 bags of charcoal and 4,311 illegal posts, trees or timbers. They've also arrested eight suspects for bushmeat poaching, removed 182 snares and seized 39 kg of bushmeat.** WE SUPPORT MEASURABLE IMPACT www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR GRANTEES ## SOUTH AFRICA **----- Start of picture text -----**
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**We purchased a 4X4 patrol vehicle for The Black Mambas, Africa’s first all-female ranger team, in collaboration with the Derek Moore Foundation.** Since their inception in 2013, elephant and rhino poaching has reduced by 76%. These women are working hard to protect wildlife and wild spaces and educate local communities on conserving and preserving their natural heritage. Their educational programme, ‘The Bush Babies’, has over 1300 local children enrolled. This vehicle will enable the rangers to travel to more rural schools, allowing more pupils to get involved in community vegetable gardens, tree planting, social sciences and sustainable environmental management. _"We want to express our gratitude for the wonderful kindness and generosity shown by How Many Elephants and the Derek Moore Foundation towards the Black Mambas and Bush Babies."_ **The Black Mambas** WE SUPPORT MEASURABLE IMPACT **Bushmeat poaching reduced by 89% Poaching incursions reduced by 62% Snaring dropped by 99%** www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR GRANTEES ## SOUTH AFRICA ## W RLD FEMALE RANGER GRANTS ## **We awarded the Black Mambas a grant of £4500 to help with the expansion of Africa's first allfemale ranger team.** The highly specialised anit-poaching unit in South Africa focuses on proactive wildlife crime prevention in the Greater Kruger National Park. After a rigorous training period, the new recruits are now ready to take on this important task. _“The new team has been recruited from the Maseke and Makushani tribes, on our western boundary, and these six young women have already exceeded expectations”_ **Craig Spencer, Founder of the Black Mambas Anti-Poaching Unit.** WE SUPPORT MEASURABLE IMPACT **Bushmeat poaching reduced by 89% Poaching incursions reduced by 62% Snaring dropped by 99%** www.howmanyelephants.org _Brought to you by:_ # W RLD FEMALE RANGER AWARD 2022 www.howmanyelephants.org ## AWARD WINNER ## INDIA **----- Start of picture text -----**
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**We awarded our World Female Ranger Award 2022 to Purnima Devi Barman, Founder of Hargila Army, with a grant of £2460.** Purnima is a conservationist and biologist who is changing people’s perceptions of the Greater Adjutant Stork. Often referred to as a diseasecarrying pest, an ugly, filthy bird or a bad omen, Purnima and her ‘Hargila Army’ have helped turn this bird into a cultural icon in Assam, India. Purnima built the Hargila Army from small beginnings, now a team of over 10,000 women working together to protect the critically endangered Greater Adjutant Stork. They keep a strict vigil on the nests as habitat loss, poaching, and poisoning are all significant threats to the bird. Purnima believes she’s fostered pride in the rare stork by associating positive festivities with the bird. _“I’m humbled, honoured, and excited to be receiving the World Female Ranger Award 2022. I convey my humble gratitude for recognizing the need to protect endangered Assam’s Hargila and similar species. My acceptance of this award and honour would not be complete without acknowledging the groundbreaking work by courageous women rangers and eco-guards from all over the world. Bringing women to the forefront of conservation movements can create miracles, as our Hargila Army has done. I hope we can work together towards more gender equity and environmental sustainability. There are many challenges still, and we are determined to face them and win through”._ **Purnima Devi Barman** www.howmanyelephants.org ## SPECIAL MENTION ## NIGERIA **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **A special mention goes to Caroline Olory, the first female Conservator of Park for the National Park Service in West Africa.** Through Caroline’s efforts, alongside her team, she has improved park protection and conservation in Cross River National Park and Old Oyo National Park for the National Park Service in Nigeria. Caroline has increased the involvement of women in decision-making in communities surrounding the parks and has strengthened park/community relationships with state governments and NGOs. She is a role model to girls in the surrounding communities and schools, piquing their interest in education and conservation. Often referred to as the “Iron lady of wildlife conservation”, Caroline has delivered lectures on the role of women in wildlife conservation to many university students in Nigeria. _“Women around the world have continued to face significant challenges of being underrepresented in positions of power, decision making and facing barriers that affect their opportunities at work; hence the need to empower them has become essential to the social development of families, communities and the society at large. Empowering a girl is the key to economic growth, political stability and social transformation. Thank you, Holly, and How Many Elephants, for your wonderful work, showcasing female rangers' contributions to nature conservation.”_ **Caroline Olory** www.howmanyelephants.org # W RLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK JUNE 23-30 www.howmanyelephants.orgwww.howmanyelephants.org ## Supporting Women Saving Biodiversity ## W RLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK JUNE 23-30 ## **World Female Ranger Week launched on June 23-30, 2022, and amplified the voices and impact of female wildlife rangers on a global stage.** The inspiration behind World Female Ranger Week was our founder, Holly Budge, and the time she has spent patrolling with multiple ranger teams across Africa. She’s seen first-hand how these bold women impact lives, protect wildlife, uplift communities, and empower other women. But they need allies... Why is the focus on women? As champions of wildlife conservation, role models, educators and beacons of hope, female rangers are not only transforming attitudes towards the role of women around the world. They are showing the capabilities and success of females in traditionally male roles. With women being naturally good communicators and protectors and investing their earned income in their families, Holly firmly believes that bringing gender equality into the ranger workforce will enhance community conservation efforts and relationships. ## WE SUPPORT _REAL_ ROLE MODELS _Brought to you by:_ www.howmanyelephants.org Supporting Women Saving Biodiversity W RLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK JUNE 23-30 Together, we shone a light on the remarkable work of >300 female rangers from 24+ countries. _Brought to you by:_ WE SUPPORT _REAL_ ROLE MODELS www.howmanyelephants.org Supporting Women Saving Biodiversity World Female Ranger Week brought together female rangers to tell their stories on a global stage to raise awareness and funding. Live media interviews took place on: BBC Woman’s Hour - Holly Budge invited Purnima Barman, founder of Hargila Army in India, to join her for this live interview. News Central TV - Holly Budge invited Felicia Letang, a Black Mamba Ranger from South Africa to join her for this live interview. Times Radio - Holly Budge talks about setting up World Female Ranger Week, time spent on the front line and the impact female rangers are making globally. We organised a week of online and live events, including a launch event at Experience Africa, a travel trade show in London. ## WE SUPPORT _REAL_ ROLE MODELS **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## MEET CAREN ## **KENYA** Caren is a Maasai woman, a female wildlife ranger employed by the Mara Elephant Project and the first recipient of the World Female Ranger Award by How Many Elephants . She was noted as a "top 1%" recruit and is now leading the Sheldrick Trust Mau De-Snaring Unit in the Mau Forest in Kenya to combat illegal logging and bushmeat poaching. Since June 2020, Caren's team have arrested 90 suspects for unlawful habitat destruction, destroyed 17 kilns, confiscated 56 bags of charcoal and 4,311 illegal posts, trees or timbers. They've also arrested eight suspects for bushmeat poaching and removed 182 snares and seized 39 kg of bushmeat. www.howmanyelephants.org ## MEET THE RANGERS _Meet some of the women who give their all to protect wildlife from extinction. It has been a privilege and an honour to work with them._ ## W RLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK JUNE 23-30 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## MEET JANET ## **ZAMBIA** Janet is a ranger/dog handler in the K9 Unit for Conservation South Luangwa. Sadly, when Janet was 15 years old, she lost both her parents and was no longer able to go to school. Becoming a ranger has enabled her to become the breadwinner and be able to support her relatives.“One of the biggest challenges I face as a female ranger is that my ideas are not always heard. Communities here in Zambia often consider men to be superior to women and can easily discount the views and ideas of women. We know we are sharing this experience, and whilst we have not overcome this challenge, we know we can if we stay strong.” www.howmanyelephants.org ## MEET THE RANGERS _Meet some of the women who give their all to protect wildlife from extinction. It has been a privilege and an honour to work with them._ W RLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK JUNE 23-30 ## MEET SARAH ## **UGANDA** She is a Ranger Guide in Kibale National Park in Uganda, where she takes tourists on nature walks to teach them about chimpanzees. She monitors the wildlife, and the forest and works closely with local communities. The population of chimpanzees is increasing because the rangers have worked hard to educate the communities about the benefits of conserving the forest and the wildlife and this has greatly reduced the poaching. In Kibale National Park there are now around 300 forest elephants. Sarah joined the Uganda Wildlife Authority after completing her studies in wildlife and tourism. She trained for six months with the military, with around 400 other rangers, and learnt how to use an AK47. She says she uses the gun mostly to scare buffalo away. "My message to fellow female rangers is to keep aiming high so that we can encourage younger women to join us and not to be scared to pursue this line of work. I’m very happy and grateful to be a part of World Female Ranger Week.” www.howmanyelephants.org ## MEET THE RANGERS _Meet some of the women who give their all to protect wildlife from extinction. It has been a privilege and an honour to work with them._ ## W RLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK JUNE 23-30 ## MEET tsakane ## **SOUTH AFRICA** Tsakane is a ranger in the all-female Black Mambas Anti-Poaching Unit in South Africa and a role model in her community. In the course of duty, the rangers face danger from poachers and wild animals. She says, "at first, people were sceptical that we, women, could do this traditionally male job and be good at it. Now we have their full support." www.howmanyelephants.org 4L HOW MANY www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR TEAM ## **HOLLY BUDGE** _Founder/ Chair_ Be inspired to think big and dream bigger when you meet Holly. Her passion, purpose and self-belief are contagious. She’s a world-class adventurer, the first woman to skydive Everest and has climbed to the summit of Everest, fundraising over £450K. ## **BARRY PAGE** _Treasurer_ Barry’s interest in wildlife evolved alongside his corporate professional career, during which he held a number of senior management positions for some of the leading professional consulting firms, including PwC and Ernst & Young. ## **MARTIN DANCY** _Trustee_ Martin did not hesitate to support How Many Elephants as a Trustee as he shares Holly’s passion for wild and domestic animals. Martin has a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur and brings wisdom and guidance to the charity. ## **JIM WILSON** _Trustee_ Jim is a designer, maker and educator. He grew up in the rural west country in the UK where he developed a lifelong interest in wildlife and the natural world. Jim works at all scales from jewellery to architectural. www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR AMBASSADORS ## **DR. GLADYS KALEMA-ZIKUSOKA** Gladys is the founder/CEO of Conservation Through Public Health that promotes biodiversity conservation by enabling people, gorillas and other wildlife to coexist through improving their health and livelihoods in and around Africa’s protected areas and wildlife rich habitats. _“Gender equity in the conservation arena is such an important and prevalent topic. There is still much work to do but World Female Ranger Week plays a key role in raising awareness of the work of female rangers and women in conversation in the broader picture. Great thanks to Holly Budge and her team at How Many Elephants for bringing this to the fore.”_ ## **FIONA JEFFERY OBE** Fiona is founder of Just a Drop NGO. _"World Female Ranger Week gives recognition and voice to both the courage and outstanding conservation work undertaken by female rangers. Proof that gender equality knows no bounds. I’m proud to be an Ambassador and help champion these incredible women."_ ## **PAULA ATHERILL** Paula is a long-standing ambassador for How Many Elephants. We have been delighted to also have her on board as an ambassador for World Female Ranger Week. _"World Female Ranger Week celebrates the brave women on the front line helping to protect animals at risk of human-wildlife conflict. These women put themselves in danger every day and deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated. You don't need to be a Ranger to have an impact. We can all get involved and make a difference"._ www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR AMBASSADORS ## **COLIN BELL** Colin co-founded Wilderness Safaris in 1983, one of the most successful specialist safari companies in Africa. He describes the green safari model as “one of the fairest ways to partner with local communities and Governments in order to create viable, long-term partnerships that are a winning scenario for wildlife, wildernesses and people.” _“I’m delighted to be an ambassador for World Female Ranger Week. Holly and her team at How Many Elephants are doing a great job at highlighting the gender gap in the field of conservation.”_ ## **SHELLEY COX** A born and bred Zimbabwean, Shelley is deeply passionate about Zimbabwe and Africa as a whole: its wildlife, its diverse and wild landscapes, and its incredible people. _"As perspectives on the importance of women in conservation change, and important awareness campaigns such as World Female Ranger Week provide a more visible representation and recognition of the effectiveness of women in conservation, other women are inspired to take up the call to have greater responsibility and positive impacts on the well being of our planet."_ ## **CHRIS MEARS** Managing Director of ATTA & Experience Africa, Chris has spent all his career involved with African Tourism and has a deep-seated passion for the continent having travelled extensively including overland from London to South Africa with extended periods of time in Tanzania. _"I’m delighted to be an ambassador for World Female Ranger Week. H_ olly _and her team at How Many Elephants are doing a great job at highlighting the gender gap in the field of conservation."_ www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR AMBASSADORS ## **GRAHAM FINK** Graham Fink is a Multimedia Artist and Founder of Fink Different. Graham is a rare breed. He is an articulate and brilliant creative who tells great stories. He is dynamite in the world of advertising and has a huge wealth of knowledge and experience behind him. _"World Female Ranger Week is not only a pioneering campaign in its subject matter but also in its creative approach. The unarmed rangers use words as weapons - invoking the power of Storytelling. It’s proving to be incredibly effective in reducing the numbers of elephants poached each day.”_ ## **JENNY DESMOND** Jenny is the founder of Liberia Chimp Rescue Protection. _"World Female Ranger Week is such an exciting and important event. We celebrate the invaluable role women play in the protection and conservation of the world’s wildlife and recognize these incredibly brave and resourceful individuals. We stand by them in solidarity as they face extraordinary challenges and achieve remarkable successes everyday, across the globe."_ ## **CRAIG SPENCER** Craig is the founder of The Black Mambas. He is the MD of Transfrontier Africa, Senior Ecologist and ex-Head Warden of Balule. A leading conservationist and field ecologist, Craig has more experience than most could claim at the end of a career! _“World Female Ranger Week has taken the world by storm. Thanks, Holly, for your hard work getting this off the ground and creating a global platform for female rangers to be recognised for their sterling work"._ www.howmanyelephants.org www.howmanyelephants.org ## 22 things we did better in 2022 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **#01 WE LAUNCHED THE FIRST EVER WORLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK!** Wow! World Female Ranger Week took place on June 23-30th and created some serious buzz! The week was about raising awareness and funds for female wildlife rangers. We shone a light on the remarkable work of >300 female rangers from 24+ countries, with live interviews on BBC Woman's Hour & Times Radio. ## **#02 'WE' DID THE LONDON BIG HALF!** Our official two How Many Elephants runners both completed the London Big Half, although one lost their bib so didn't officially finish! They totally rocked it and raised over £600. Well done Shana & Hal! ## **#03 DID SOMEONE SAY AWARD WINNER?** We’re delighted that our founder Holly Budge received three Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, including: ## **GOLD Stevie® Award** - 'Female Thought Leader in Non-Profit' **Silver Stevie® Award** - 'Female Innovator of the Year in Non-Profit' **Bronze Stevie® Award** - ‘Woman of the Year in Non-Profit' www.howmanyelephants.org ## 22 things we did better in 2022 ## **#04 GRANT AWARDED TO AKASHINGA** We awarded £2,023.50 to Akashinga, an all-female ranger team in Zimbabwe, to buy equipment and uniforms to make sure they could continue with their vital anti-poaching work. ## **#05 WE EXHIBITED AT WTM AFRICA!** We exhibited our ‘Turn The Herd’ Exhibition and our founder, Holly Budge, delivered a keynote talk with a focus on the rise of female rangers in Africa. It’s always a highlight meeting passionate and driven individuals & and organisations from around the world. It really is incredible what you can achieve when you have a clear purpose, backed by passion. ## **#06 GRANTS AWARDED TO THE BLACK MAMBAS** We have awarded multiple grants to the Black Mambas in South Africa to help them continue their vital work: Uplifting communities, empowering women and protecting wildlife. Image: Ilan Godfrey www.howmanyelephants.org ## 22 things we did better in 2022 ## **#07 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ON AFRICA HUB!** For this exclusive webinar on Africa Hub, we were joined by the inspirational Black Mambas and Akashinga female rangers working tirelessly "on the ground" in Africa, alongside worldrenowned speaker, adventurer and conservationist Holly Budge, who has spent much time patrolling and immersing herself with all-female and mixed ranger teams in Africa. ## **#08 WE EXHIBITED AT EXPERIENCE AFRICA** Our 'Turn The Herd' Exhibition went down a storm! What a brilliant show we had at Experience Africa, at the Kia Oval in London. We raised over £3000 for frontline rangers over the course of three days. Thanks to all who supported us. ## **#09 WE VISITED UGANDA** Founder, Holly Budge, met ranger guide, Sarah, in Kibale National Park in Uganda. _“I enjoy being a ranger but there are definitely challenges. Sometimes there is harassment, denial of opportunities and promotions, no uniform dresses for pregnant rangers, deployment in hard to reach areas and a lack of gender balance"_ says Sarah. www.howmanyelephants.org ## 22 things we did better in 2022 ## **#10 'WE' MODELLED '96 ELEPHANTS A DAY' NECKLACE IN CAPETOWN!** For the first time EVER, our' 96 Elephants a Day' Necklace, winner of five design awards, was modelled at an evening event at WTM Africa in Cape Town. It caused quite a stir! ## **#11 WE'VE BEEN TALKING... ALOT!** We've been doing lots of live (and virtual) talks and podcasts (well Holly has!), spreading the word about our charity and the impact it is making through awareness, education and "on the ground" in Africa. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **#12 WE COLLABORATED WITH CREATIVES** We love working with a diverse group of creatives. One of our faves is Mulberry Mongoose. Their jewellery and accessories are hand crafted by local ladies from the South Luangwa in Zambia. They use organic materials originating from the African bush, including snare wire - creating beauty from brutality. www.howmanyelephants.org ## 22 things we did better in 2022 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **#13 GRANT AWARDED TO MARA ELEPHANT PROJECT** We awarded the Mara Elephant Project a grant of £2000 to train and place two allfemale ranger teams within the Maasai Mara. ## **#14 WE'RE PUBLISHED IN HARDBACK!** This book by Nyayo Magazine is "deeper, rawer, and unashamedly true to itself - sharing stories only of incredible women in Africa - both on the frontline of conservation and behind the scenes in the community. From female safari guides to female anti-poaching rangers. Female camp managers to female conservationists. Stories across 8 countries in East and Southern Africa." ## **#15 GRANT AWARDED TO BIG LIFE FOUNDATION** We awarded the Big Life Foundation a grant of £1250 to provide food rations for the female ranger team for approximately 2 months. Since its inception, Big Life has expanded to employ hundreds of local Maasai rangers—with more than 30 permanent outposts and tentbased field units, 14 patrol vehicles, 2 tracker dogs, and 2 planes for aerial surveillance. www.howmanyelephants.org ## 22 things we did better in 2022 ## **#16 LIVE ON BBC WOMANS HOUR** We were so excited to be interviewed LIVE on BBC Woman's Hour, with our founder, Holly Budge, and Purnima Barman, founder of the Hargila Army in India. ## **#17 LIVE ON NEWS CENTRAL** Our founder, Holly Budge, spoke on News Central TV about why the female ranger movement in Africa is picking up such momentum. Holly invited Felicia Letang, a Black Mamba Ranger from South Africa to join her in the interview. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **#18 GRANT AWARDED TO ULINZI AFRICA FOUNDATION** We awarded the Ulinzi Africa Foundation (UAF) a grant of £2000 to cover ranger wages for 2 months. UAF is East Africa's first non-profit that focuses on ranger welfare and remote areas. Founded by Raabia Hawa, their vision is to transform the Tana Delta from a poaching hotspot into a safe living ecosphere for people and wildlife. www.howmanyelephants.org ## 22 things we did better in 2022 ## **#19 WE SOLD LOTS OF MERCH** Our vibrant handmade stationery collection has a purpose beyond looking fabulous! Each sale champions and supports female wildlife rangers working on the front line of wildlife conservation in Africa. ## **#20 WE VISITED SOUTH AFRICA** The Black Mambas in South Africa. It's always a pleasure to visit 'our bush home' and see firsthand the invaluable work the Black Mambas and Transfrontier Africa are doing on the ground. Plus, some good elllie spotting too! A big thankyou to Craig Spencer for always making our visits entertaining and informative. ## **#21 WE GOT FEATURED IN MSAFIRI MAG!** Msafari is the official Kenya Airways in-flight magazine. We are particularly partial to in-flight magazines so when we got asked to submit an article on the work of female rangers across Africa, we were not gong to say no! www.howmanyelephants.org ## 22 things we did better in 2022 ## **#22 WE STAYED ABOVE WATER!** We are now coming to the end of our third year as a registered charity and it has been one hell of a ride so far! Navigating the charity space throughout the pandemic has been a challenge to say the least. But we have dug deep, rolled our sleeves up and kept going. A huge thanks to my team, volunteers, trustees and supporters. We all have the ability to change the world LET'S WORK TOGETHER www.howmanyelephants.org ## FINANCES ## **STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES 2022** ## **INCOME & SUPPORT** |**INCOME & SUPPORT**|| |---|---| |Unrestricted donations|£20,395| |Restricted donations|£22,667| |Other income|£842| |**TOTAL DIRECT INCOME**|**£43,904**| |In-Kind Donations|£30,168| |**TOTAL INCOME & IN-KIND**|**£74,072**| ## **EXPENSES** |**EXPENSES**|| |---|---| |Programme: Direct Action Grants|£19,525| |Programme: Education|£3,492| |Programme: Awareness|£8,149| |Core Admin & IT|£696| |Consultancy & Merch Costs|£2,490| |Independent Examination Costs|£1,200| |**TOTAL EXPENSES**|**£35,552**| |In-Kind Work|£30,168| |**TOTAL EXPENSES & IN-KIND**|**£65,720**| |Total Profit/ Loss|£8,352| ## **EXPENSES BY PROGRAMMES** ## **EXPENSES BY TYPE** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Programmes 100%
Awareness Core Admin & IT 2.2%
26.1%
Direct Action
Consultancy 8%
62.6%
Independent Examination 3.9%
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www.howmanyelephants.org ## TREASURER'S REPORT As in prior years, our small team of Trustees achieved a lot while keeping running costs to an absolute minimum, with as little as 2.2% of expenditure spent on core administration and IT costs. 85% of outgoings were directed at supporting the Charity’s three programmes, of which 62.6% went to supporting our Direct Action partners, 11.2% to Education programmes and 26.1% to Awareness programmes. Grants were given to six direct action groups working in two continents - Africa and Asia - as a result of the growth and expansion of the World Female Rangers initiative. Support was awarded to the Black Mambas (South Africa), Mara Elephant Project (Kenya), Ulinzi Africa Foundation (Kenya), Akashinga (Zimbabwe), Big Life Foundation (Kenya), and Hargila Army (India). A further £2,000 has been set aside in the Charity’s designated funds to be awarded to the Sacred Forest Foundation in Ecuador at the beginning of 2023. ## **Funding sources** In a year when it was challenging to raise money for wildlife-related initiatives, the Charity managed to increase the level of donations received over the prior two years, an indicator of continued stability and growth. Donations were generated via fundraising initiatives, including from foundations, organisations, and private individuals – directly and via Global Giving - and merchandise sales. The aim remains to continue efforts to promote all these channels of income while also expending more effort into applying for grants from trusts and foundations. ## **Governance** None of the Trustees received any form of remuneration or reimbursement of expenses they incurred during the year. The Charity’s Risk Register was maintained and updated as necessary throughout the year, which incorporates financial-related considerations. The level of Reserves continues to be monitored and has run at a level necessary to cover core admin and overhead running costs. The expenditure across the three programmes - Direct Action, Awareness and Education - has been managed prudently and related to the levels and timing of funding received from the various income streams. Having exceeded the Charity Commission’s threshold at which an independent review is required, the Board appointed Compass Accountants in Hampshire, UK, to undertake the review. Their Independent Review Statement is provided at the back of this report. The Charity ended the year in a stronger financial position than the prior year while having made a positive contribution to its expanded Objects and made an impact across its three principal programmes. Good governance remains a key focus, while the foundations for continuity and making a positive difference in promoting the conservation of wildlife for future generations have been established. ## Barry Page Treasurer www.howmanyelephants.org ## GET INVOLVED **Join our herd** on social media to help us spread awareness - **Donate** online at www.howmanyelephants.org. Every little bit helps make a difference. - **Fundraise.** Have a birthday coming up? Fancy a challenge? Create your very own fundraising page on www.worldfemalerangerday.org - **Partner with us -** We believe long-term strategic partnerships are essential. Contact us at gulp@howmanyelephants.org to find out more. - **Collaborate with us -** Are you a designer, artist, photographer, writer, scientist, politician, teacher, student, a business owner? If you have passion, time and skills, we'd love to hear from you. - **Leave a legacy -** Your donation makes a huge difference to the future survival of African elephants and the rangers protecting them. - **Become a volunteer -** We know from experience that when passionate and like-minded people join together, the sparks start flying. If you have a burning desire to offer your time and skills, we have a number of exciting roles for you. - **Sign up for our newsletter** online at www.howmanyelephants.org - **Request a speaker for your next event.** Contact us at gulp@howmanyelephants.org - **Buy our merchandise -** buy our beautiful handmade stationery and artwork. Each sale supports direct-action projects in Africa. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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