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ANNUAL REPORT 2023
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**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 Awards|15| |World Female Ranger Week|20| |Team/Ambassadors|24| |12 Things We Did Better in 2023|29| |Finances|33| |Treasurers Report|36| |Independent Review|37| |Get Involved|38| **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 **----- Start of picture text -----**
A thriving natural
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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, As I reflect on this past year, I’m reminded of the undeniable truth that Earth, though largely dominated by humanity, is shared with many other species whose survival is intricately linked to our own. Our existence depends on the health of the planet’s ecosystems—clean air, fresh water, fertile soil, and the abundance of life surrounding us. Yet, our impact on this planet is immense, with over 75% of its land surface altered by human activity. Species are disappearing at rates up to 1,000 times the natural background level, driven by our actions. But there is hope, and it lies within our collective power to change the course of history. We have the capacity to halt global warming, end the industrial-scale slaughter of wildlife, and protect the rights and lands of indigenous communities. To achieve this, we must urgently transform our relationship with nature. The last few years have taught us invaluable lessons. The interconnectedness of climate change, biodiversity loss, and global pandemics has shown that no problem is too distant to affect us. The challenges we face are not isolated; they are deeply interwoven with the health of our planet and all its inhabitants. This realization demands that we adapt quickly and work together to find solutions. At the heart of our mission, rangers play a crucial role in safeguarding wildlife and protecting ecosystems. During the pandemic, the lack of tourism revenue had a devastating impact on these brave individuals. Many lost their jobs or faced significant salary cuts, which had far-reaching consequences for their families and communities. A single ranger in Africa often supports up to 16 family members, so their well-being is paramount not only to conservation efforts but also to the fabric of their societies. In response, How Many Elephants has worked tirelessly to support NGOs and ranger organizations on the frontlines of conservation. We launched World Female Ranger Week to shine a spotlight on the remarkable work of female rangers across the globe. The media coverage has been phenomenal, giving these incredible women a voice on the world stage and inspiring countless others. www.howmanyelephants.org ## LETTER FROM CHAIR ## HOLLY BUDGE ## **Grantmaking** The grants we’ve awarded this year reflect our continued commitment to supporting rangers and conservation efforts globally. Among the beneficiaries are The Black Mambas in South Africa, the Mara Elephant Project in Kenya, the Sumatran Ranger Project in Indonesia, the Gibbon Conservation Society in Malaysia, and Liberia Chimp Rescue. These organizations are making a tangible difference on the ground, and we are proud to stand alongside them in their vital work. ## **Public Benefit Statement** Our public benefit statement serves as a reminder that while humanity may be the problem, we also hold the solution. There is no single remedy for a planet in distress, but there is a course of treatment, and it involves all of us. At How Many Elephants, our focus remains steadfast on preserving African elephants, whose existence is under threat from poaching and habitat destruction. We are also dedicated to empowering female rangers, whose role in conservation is both crucial and inspiring. ## **Trustees** I would like to extend my deepest thanks to our trustees, who continue to guide the strategic direction of How Many Elephants with wisdom and dedication. Their support helps us navigate the complexities of conservation and ensures that we remain focused on our mission. ## **Moving Forwards** As we look towards 2024, we do so with a renewed sense of purpose and a commitment to making a difference. Our work is far from over, but with your continued support, we will push forward with bright eyes and warm hearts, determined to protect the magnificent elephants of Africa and support the brave rangers who defend them. To all our supporters, thank you. Your loyalty and generosity enable us to achieve what we do, and for that, we are deeply grateful. Holly Budge Founder/ Chairman www.howmanyelephants.org _Brought to you by:_ W RLD FEMALE RANGER GRANTS www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR GRANTEES ## PATROL Vehicle PURCHASE ## **SOUTH AFRICA** The Black Mambas are the first all-female anti-poaching unit in Africa and are based near Phalaborwa in South Africa. 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. We purchased an additional 4x4 vehicle to enhance their daily patrols. This vehicle has enabled the rangers to monitor more of the landscape and travel to more rural schools allowing more pupils to get involved in community vegetable gardens, tree planting, social sciences and sustainable environmental management. _"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. This extra vehicle helps support our operations greatly."_ Tsakane Nxumalo Black Mamba Ranger The Black Mambas also run a ‘Bush Grannies’ programme. As grandmothers commonly raise the children while the parents go out to work, many have never seen wildlife in their natural habitat. We are helping to change that. The rangers take the ‘grannies’ out into the bush in a vehicle to see first-hand how the animals live and learn about the value of protecting them for future generations. They then relay these stories to their grandchildren and help educate them on the importance of protecting local biodiversity. www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR GRANTEES ## SOLAR POWER FOR 'OPS' ROOM ## **SOUTH AFRICA** The Black Mambas are the first all-female anti-poaching unit in Africa. Day and night, these female rangers patrol vast wilderness areas, monitor wildlife, seize snares, and work with communities to save iconic species, including elephants, from extinction. Their activities are monitored from a central 'Operations' Room, where some Black Mambas can be found in the early morning hours when the poaching threat is at its highest. _"We want to express our gratitude for the wonderful kindness and generosity shown by How Many Elephants towards the Black Mambas and the Bush Babies."_ The Black Mambas They monitor activity on laptops using a Wi-Fi connection. Due to increased load shedding (scheduled power cuts), they were down to just 3.5 hours of electricity daily. Electricity is vital to power equipment such as fence alarms, walk-talkies, radio repeaters, etc. If all systems fail, none of their battery backups are assigned to last longer than three hours. We installed solar panels so they can charge bigger batteries to last throughout the night. WE SUPPORT MEASURABLE IMPACT www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR GRANTEES ## BLACK MAMBA, LEITAH, ATTENDS JACKSON WILD FILM FESTIVAL RHINO MAN is an award-winning documentary about the courageous rangers who risk their lives to protect South Africa's rhinos from poaching syndicates. At How Many Elephants, we proudly supported Black Mamba Ranger, Leitah, so she could attend the Jackson Wild Film Festival along with the Rhino Man team, where there was a pre-release screening and a Q&A. _“Rhino Man highlights the immense debt we owe to rangers, the true heroes, in our efforts to protect the world’s wildlife."_ Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE Founder of The Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Hope WE SUPPORT AWARENESS PROJECTS www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR GRANTEES ## REHABILITATE CHIMPS ## **LIBERIA** Grace Kotee Zansi, our World Female Ranger Award Winner, actively works with Liberia Chimp Rescue & Protection (LCPR). LCRP is Liberia's first and only chimpanzee sanctuary. It rescues victims of the illegal bushmeat and pet trade. Grace is a biologist, elephant tracker, and ranger who works with LCRP. With over 7,000 chimps living in its dense forests, Liberia is home to the second-largest population of West African chimpanzees. But like many places, Liberia is challenged by climate change and human/wildlife conflict. _"We celebrate the invaluable role women play in the protection of the world’s wildlife. We stand by them in solidarity as they face extraordinary challenges and achieve remarkable successes.."_ Jenny Desmond Founder of LCRP WE SUPPORT MEASURABLE IMPACT www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR GRANTEES ## train female rangerS within the Maasai Mara ## **KENYA** The Mara Elephant Project (MEP) was established in 2011 to protect elephants and conserve the Greater Mara Ecosystem, Kenya’s most important wildlife area and tourism asset. _"The use of female rangers in the existing MEP teams has proven successful, especially when it comes to human-elephant conflict situations.“_ MEP 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. WE SUPPORT GENDER EQUALITY www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR GRANTEES ## SUPPORT RANGER WORK ## **INDONESIA** The Sumatran Ranger Project works with forest-edge communities in and around the Langkat district in North Sumatra province on the island of Sumatra. They work with at least 25 communities settled along the border of the Gunung Leuser National Park to halt activities that threaten the environment and wildlife. Their team of rangers deactivates traps and snares, provides community outreach and education, mitigates and prevents human-wildlife conflict, collects data, and identifies and provides community support. _"This grassroots communityled programme wouldn’t be able to achieve so much without your support and encouragement. We appreciate you so much!_ Sumatran Ranger Project WE SUPPORT MEASURABLE IMPACT www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR GRANTEES ## REHABILITATE GIBBONS ## **MALAYSIA** The Gibbon Conservation Society (GCS), is a Malaysian NGO that was founded in 2013 by Mariani ‘Bam’ Ramli. She believes it is important to approach conservation from every possible angle to truly solve the issues faced by wildlife. That is why she works towards a comprehensive approach that not only tackles rehabilitation and the wildlife trade but also empowers individuals, collaborates with communities, contributes to scientific research, spreads awareness across the globe, and so much more. _"To actualise change in wildlife conservation, tangible actions and sustainable partnerships between organisations, women and indigenous communities need to be applied,"_ Mariani ‘Bam’ Ramli Founder WE SUPPORT FEMALE EMPOWERMENT www.howmanyelephants.org ## OUR GRANTEES ## SUPPORT TRAINING OF INDIGENOUS FOREST RANGERS **ECUADOR** Our grant trained 10 Shuar rangers (men and women) at Sacred Forest Foundation in forest conservation, forest patrol, establishment of nurseries for reforestation, and restoration of intervened forests. The Morona River Basin, which covers approximately 1 million hectares, is an Indigenous territory (Shuar, Achuar, and Wampis) of binational interest. It is located in the border integration zone between Ecuador and Peru and is a large humid tropical forest with biodiversity in fauna, flora, and ichthyological resources. _“In the last decade, the Morana River Basin been seriously threatened by the unsustainable management of natural resources, such as poaching with firearms, fishing with chemicals and explosives, intense deforestation for monoculture, or the illegal sales of wood.“_ Sacred Forest Foundation WE SUPPORT FEMALE EMPOWERMENT www.howmanyelephants.org **Real women, real stories and real impact; The World Female Ranger Awards give international recognition to female wildlife rangers who have shown exemplary service and commitment to conservation.** _Brought to you by:_ # W RLD FEMALE RANGER AWARDS 2023 www.howmanyelephants.org ## AWARD WINNER ## LIBERIA **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **The World Female Ranger Award winner is Grace Kotee Zansi from Liberia.** Grace grew up in a remote village and, from a young age, was deeply troubled by the sight of people hunting and consuming wildlife. She made a solemn vow to safeguard Liberia’s precious forest resources. Today, the rapid development encroaching upon the East Nimba Nature Reserve is posing a grave threat to its fragile ecosystem. Driven by her childhood pledge, Grace has overcome stereotypical gender norms through her work as a ranger, joining forces with her team to protect Liberia’s chimpanzees from poachers, as well as visiting and educating local communities who have had past conflicts with chimpanzees. _"I dedicate this award to all female rangers in Africa. This is a win for us all. I'm greatly honoured to represent female rangers in Liberia and across the globe who work in extreme conditions to conserve nature. Receiving this award is very exciting for me."_ **Grace** www.howmanyelephants.org ## AWARD WINNER ## MALAYSIA **----- Start of picture text -----**
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**The inaugural World Female Ranger ‘Resilience’ Award Winner is Bam Ramli, Founder and President of the Gibbon Conservation Society (GCS) in Malaysia.** Bam single-handedly founded GCS in 2013 after meeting ‘Ellek,’ a confiscated infant gibbon. Despite her lack of knowledge, she volunteered to care for him and learned everything she could about gibbons. Eventually, Bam encountered other distressed gibbons, and in response, she sold her possessions and moved to a secluded estate to provide a natural home for them. As Bam spoke out against gibbon ownership, she faced backlash, and some villagers labeled her as a ‘witch.’ Over the last decade, Bam has faced great adversity in her fight for the gibbons but despite the hardship she has built a strong organization. Today, she and GCS operate two rehabilitation projects. From struggling to afford meals, Bam now provides livelihood opportunities, especially for women and indigenous people. _"To actualize change in wildlife conservation, tangible actions and sustainable partnerships between organisations, women and indigenous communities need to be applied."_ **Bam** www.howmanyelephants.org ## AWARD WINNER ## NIGERIA **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **The inaugural World Female Ranger ‘Leadership’ Award Winner is Caroline Olory, the first female Conservator of Park for the National Park Service in Nigeria.** Through Caroline’s efforts, alongside her team, she has improved park protection and conservation in Cross River National Park and Old Oyo National Park. 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,” Caroline has delivered talks on the role of women in wildlife conservation to many university students in Nigeria. _"Thank you for recognizing the work we do as female rangers, protecting our biodiversity in Nigeria alongside our male counterparts. It is not easy in the midst of men, many of whom still think the place of women should remain in the kitchen."_ **Caroline** www.howmanyelephants.org ## AWARD WINNER ## INDONESIA **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **The inaugural World Female Ranger ‘Trailblazer’ Award Winner is Pera Pinem from the Sumatran Ranger Project.** Pera was the only female ranger in North Sumatra (and possibly Indonesia) for three years and has paved the way for women in Indonesia to become rangers. Through her work, she protects Sumatran elephants, orangutans, and tigers and is actively working with local communities to reduce human/wildlife conflict. To become a ranger, Pera had to go against her family and culture. It was not deemed acceptable for women to be working in the jungle, let alone sleeping beside a man they were not married to or related to. Pera has experienced much prejudice due to her decision to become a ranger but in doing so, has paved the way for other women to become rangers. _"Winning this award is something I’d never have imagined before. I am very happy and still can't believe this! I feel very blessed for the trust given to me. I am very proud to be a ranger."_ **Pera** 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 >400 female rangers from 28+ countries. _Brought to you by:_ WE SUPPORT _REAL_ ROLE MODELS www.howmanyelephants.org /1 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 ## 12 things we did better in 2023 ## **#01 WE HOSTED AN INTIMATE EVENT FOR BLACK MAMBA RANGER, LEITAH.** We were beyond excited that Leitah joined us for a very special event we hosted in Hampshire. 35 guests were treated to Michellin tapas whilst listening to a Q&A with Holly Budge and Leitah, talking all things ranger, how Leitah juggles motherhood alongside her job, and the soaring highs and bitter lows of working on the front line of conservation in Africa. ## **#02 WE MADE SOME GREAT 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. ## **#03 DID SOMEONE SAY AWARD WINNER?** We’re delighted that our founder, Holly Budge, received a Gold Stevie® Award for 'Woman of the Year in Non-Profit'. “We are truly honoured to win this award for the work and impact of How Many Elephants and our highly successful initiative, World Female Ranger Week, here in NYC!” www.howmanyelephants.org ## 12 things we did better in 2023 ## **#04 EXCLUSIVE EVENT WITH KUONI!** For this exclusive event with Kuoni, our founder, Holly Budge, who has spent much time patrolling and immersing herself with all-female and mixed ranger teams in Africa, did a Q&A. Thanks, Kuoni, for your support. ## **#05 WE EXHIBITED AT EXPERIENCE AFRICA** Our 'Turn The Herd' Exhibition went down a storm! What a brilliant show we had at Experience Africa, at Chelsea Football Club in London. We raised funds for frontline rangers over the course of three days. Thanks to all who supported us. ## **#06 FEMALE RANGERS IN NIGERIA WERE ‘GIVEN PERMISSION’ TO TAKE PART IN WORLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK** We were approached by Caroline Olory, our inaugural World Female Ranger ‘Leadership’ Award Winner and the first female Conservator of Park for the National Park Service in Nigeria. She asked for our help in getting permission for all the female rangers across six National Parks in Nigeria to take part in World Female Ranger Week. The rest is history. www.howmanyelephants.org ## 12 things we did better in 2023 ## **#07 WE DID EIGHT TALKS IN ONE DAY!** We did eight talks (yep, 8!) in one day, covering everything from the geography of the Kruger National Park to female empowerment and Black History Month. We then did an evening Q&A with an intimate audience of students and their parents. It was a mammoth effort but totally enjoyable and worthwhile. We loved it! ## **#08 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. ## **#09 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 ## 12 things we did better in 2023 ## **#10 WE EXHIBITED AT WTM AFRICA!** We exhibited our ‘Turn The Herd’ Exhibition at WTM Africa in Capetown, and our founder, Holly Budge, delivered a keynote talk 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 is incredible what you can achieve when you have a clear purpose backed by passion. ## **#11 AND THIS AWARD GOES TO...** It was a privilege to win the WTM Africa Award for 'Most Compelling Adventure Story' in Cape Town. And ironically, the award was a wonderful handmade elephant! 🐘 ## **#12 WE STAYED ABOVE WATER!** We are now coming to the end of our fifth year as a registered charity and it has been one hell of a ride so far! Navigating the charity space throughout this time 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. www.howmanyelephants.org ## FINANCES ||**BALANCE SHEET - 1ST JAN - 31ST DEC 2023**| |---|---| ||As at 31 Dec 2023
As at 31 Dec 2022| ||| ||Cash Carried Forward
**Current Assets**
Cash at bank in current account
3,189.28
**7,975.89**
Merchandise Stock
Creditors
Loan from Holly Budge
Amounts falling due within one year
(5,000.00)
0
Debtors
Cash at bank in reserve account
4,786.61
Value of art and materials
3,300.00
12,164.87
4,012.85
6,152.39
**12,164.87**
6,212.48
4,800.00
(5,000.00)
0| ||| ||| ||Represented by:
Restricted funds
0
Unrestricted funds
3,189.28
**Net Current Assets**
Designated funds
0
Reserves
4,786.61
**Total Funds**
**7,975.89**
886.12
3,266.27
2,000.00
6,212.48
**12,364.87**| ||| ## **NB:** ## Liabilities Loan from Holly Budge amounts to a total of £5,000 made on 23 April 2020. ## Assets Stock of art and prints valued at £ 3,300 (reduced by £1,500 following sale of piece of art) www.howmanyelephants.org ## FINANCES ## **STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES 2023** ## **INCOME & SUPPORT** |**INCOME & SUPPORT**|| |---|---| |Unrestricted donations|£7,891| |Restricted donations|£1,700| |Other income|£4,137| |In-Kind Donations|£28,689| |Donations negotiated by HME|£10,027| |**TOTAL INCOME & IN-KIND**|**£52,444**| ## **EXPENSES** |**EXPENSES**|| |---|---| |Programme: Direct Action Grants|£10,031| |Programme: Direct Action Grants|£10,027| |(Negotiated by HME)|| |Programme: Education|£1,846| |Programme: Awareness|£2,615| |Core Admin & IT|£1,488| |Consultancy & Merch Costs|£1,152| |Compliance Costs|£985| |In-Kind Work|£28,689| |**TOTAL EXPENSES & IN-KIND**|**£56,833**| |Total Profit/ Loss|-£4,389| ## **EXPENSES BY PROGRAMMES** ## **EXPENSES BY TYPE** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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www.howmanyelephants.org ## FINANCES ## **GRANTS AWARDED 2023** |**Name of Foundation/Trust**|**£**| |---|---| |Transfrontier (Black Mambas)|10,027.00| |Liberia Chimp Rescue|2,500.00| |Sacred Forest Foundation|2,023.50| |Mara Elephant Project|1,023.50| |Leitah (Black Mambas)|1,633.15| |Sumatran Ranger Project|1,027.50| |Gibbon Conservation Society|1,000.00| |Lewyn (Black Mambas)|823.50| |**Total:**|**20,058.15**| ## **NB:** The Sacred Forest Foundation grant £2,023.50 was awarded by the Board at the end of 2022 but not paid out until February 2023 www.howmanyelephants.org ## TREASURER'S REPORT Following a great deal of effort, particularly on the part of Holly, our Chair, a total value of £52,444 was donated as a result of HME’s fundraising efforts. Of which, £42,417 was donated directly to HME through financial and in-kind donations, with a further £10,027 donated directly to Transfrontier (Black Mambas) as a result of HME’s initiative and negotiations with a philanthropic organisation. As in prior years, a small team of Trustees achieved a lot while keeping running costs to an absolute minimum, with as little as 6.1% of expenditure on core administration and IT costs. Outgoings were directed at supporting the Charity’s three programmes, of which 82.1% went to supporting NGO’s working in the field, 7.6% to Education programmes, and 10.3% to Awareness programmes. As a result of the growth and expansion of HME’s World Female Ranger Week initiative, six direct action groups working in Africa, Asia, and South America received grants. Support was awarded to the Sacred Forest Foundation in Ecuador, the Black Mambas in South Africa, the Mara Elephant Project in Kenya, Liberia Chimp Rescue in Liberia, the Sumatran Ranger Project in Indonesia, and the Gibbon Conservation Society in Malaysia. Despite a very challenging year in raising funds for wildlife-related initiatives, donations were generated via various fundraising initiatives, including from foundations, organisations, private individuals (directly and via Global Giving), and merchandise sales. None of the Trustees received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses incurred during the year. The Charity’s Risk Register was maintained and updated as necessary throughout the year, incorporating financial-related considerations. The reserve level 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 is related to the levels and timing of funding received from the various income streams. Minimising core running costs and 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 has been established. ## Barry Page Treasurer www.howmanyelephants.org Independent Examlners Report to the Trustees of How Marry Elephants I report to the tru5tee5 on my ex3mination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 December 2023, including the ststernent of financial aciivities, Balance Sheet, and related note5, Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charitys trustees. you are re5pon5ible for the preparation of the accounts in with the requlrements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the charttvs accounts carried out under secilon 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sertlon 14515llb} of the Act. Independent emmlners statsment I have completed my examlnatlon. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the exèmination givin8 me cause to believe that in, any material respect., Accounting records were not kept in respect of the charlty as required by sectlon 130 of the Act; or the accounts do not accord wlth those re¢ords; or the ac￿unt5 do not comply wlth the appll¢able reqUi￿rnents concernln8 the form and ¢ontént of •¢¢ounts set out In the Charltles IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 21))8 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, vlew which Is not a matter consldered a5 part of an Independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connethon with the examlnation to which attentlon should be drawn In this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Helen Molonev 28" October 2024 Self Employed Book Keeper 14 Abbey Road Medstead GU34 5PB ## GET INVOLVED - **Join our herd** on social media to help us spread awareness. @howmanyelephants - **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.worldfemalerangerweek.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? 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