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2020-12-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT 2020

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2020

FOR

HUMANITY FIRST UK (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

hfuk.org

CHARITY NUMBER: 1188494 COMPANY NUMBER: 11512888

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Table of Contents

Page
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Chairman’s Report 2
Trustees' Report 4
Independent Examiner's Report 16
Statement of Financial Activities 18
Balance Sheet 19
Cash Flow Statement 21
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 22
Notes to the Financial Statements 23

REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

TRUSTEES Mr Mirza Waqas Ahmad
Dr Aziz Ahmad Hafz
Mr Bockarie Tommy Kallon
Dr. Amtul Jamil Fariha Khan
Dr Chaudhry Ijaz Ur Rehman
COMPANY SECRETARY Mr Bilal Ahmad Waseem
REGISTERED OFFICE Unit 27 Red Lion Business Park
Red Lion Road
Surbiton
Surrey
KT6 7Q
REGISTERED COMPANY 11512888 (England and Wales)
NUMBER
REGISTERED CHARITY 1188494
NUMBER
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER A.C.T Audit
48 Dover Street
Mayfair
London
W1S 4FF

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

As we come to the close of 2020, we reflect on an ominous year in which we lost many lives to the global coronavirus pandemic and the world effectively came to a standstill.

For Humanity First the year started with an internal restructuring whereby our charity Humanity First (Reg no. 1149693) took on a global governance role and Humanity First UK was registered on 11th March 2020

Our ongoing work concentrated on countries in West Africa, East Africa, North Africa, the Middle East as well as here in the UK.

The coronavirus pandemic left nations rich and poor struggling to deal with the impact of the emergency both humanitarian and economic. As with many other organisations we rapidly reassessed our commitments and ensured our supported countries were able to respond to the emergency developing at different rates across different countries.

At the same time there was a huge, unprecedented need here in the UK with the pandemic impacting food poverty, PPE provision and people s mental health. Our teams responded rapidly and soon we established a Coronavirus Support Line across the UK as well as our first foodbank in Mirfield, West Yorkshire.

To share our expertise and relationships with the wider population our teams moved into the virtual world with a series of thought leadership lectures highlighting various humanitarian angles of the covid pandemic.

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As we look ahead to 2021 with the pandemic far from over our focus is on three key

areas.

humanitarian provision reaches the most deserving.

effectively around the world.

Dr Aziz Ahmad Hafiz – (Chairman of Board of Trustees)

On 27th September 2021

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TRUSTEES' REPORT

The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2020. The trustees who are also the directors for the purposes of companies act 2006 have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities; Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT

The Charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee and is therefore governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

TRUSTEE INDUCTION AND TRAINING

New trustees are appointed in accordance with its Articles of Association. The charity provides opportunities for training of all trustees. The Charity is organised so that the trustees meet regularly to oversee its affairs. The trustees have delegated the management of day-to-day affairs to the chairman.

Humanity First UK benefits from a senior management team that brings with it a wealth of experience at senior executive level from the charity, corporate and humanitarian sectors. Between the team they have over 150 years (cumulative) of experience within the humanitarian and corporate sector. Many have direct experience leading emergency response teams in major disasters.

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RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:

The trustees have identified that the major risks are related principally to the COVID-19 pandemic, the risk of a major fire/flood/building related incident, exposure to a major safeguarding or data privacy incident, and long-term financial sustainability. The Trustees have sought to mitigate risk where possible, particularly relating to ensuring that the organisation has access to appropriate governance, professional expertise, and management capability, and that there are plans for and investment in achieving financial sustainability. On this basis the Trustees are satisfied that all material risks are managed effectively, and that the charity will be funded adequately for the foreseeable future.

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PUBLIC BENEFIT REPORTING

The key objectives of the charity were attained during the year by continued support and assistance to the people who have suffered from effects of disasters. The charity also continued its sustained projects in the field of disaster response, skills training, healthcare, vocational centres, social uplifting, and education.

The trustees state that they have complied with section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 with regards to public benefit guidance published by the commission.

EMPLOYMENT POLICY

The Charity believes in the philosophy of an equal opportunities’ employer. The senior executives dedicate their time and professional expertise without any financial renumeration. The market value to Humanity First UK of this time and experience amounts to some £640,000 each year. Humanity First UK also benefits from the support of hundreds of devoted volunteers. Estimated man hours spent on volunteering by volunteers is more than 500 FTE (full time equivalent). The trustees appreciate this and wish to thank everyone involved who have given their valuable time and effort in advancing the Charity's objectives.

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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

As an international disaster relief and development NGO Humanity First UK

adheres to sphere standards as well as the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGO in Disaster Relief.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

GRANT MAKING

Grants or donations are made to Humanity First UK affiliate organisations who carry out its projects in developing countries. Grants are made with the agreement that they will be spent on projects for which they are provided for.

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ACTIVITIES Significant Activities

FOOD SECURITY

• Throughout the year 1,855 food parcels were provided to the vulnerable and needy.

• In 2020 there has been more emphasis on providing training to farmers to help improve crop yields and enable self-sufficiency.

• Milling machines were provided in The Gambia and Ivory Coast. These had a significant impact on the working lives of local villagers by saving valuable time and energy which was utilised more effectively to support their families.

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Using industry experts within Humanity First UK and externally we hosted a series of thought leadership lectures. These covered subjects relevant to the Covid pandemic. Areas such as the economic, humanitarian and mental health impact of Covid were discussed in a series of online seminars. Experts included Hugo Slim and Professor Jeremy Howick from the University of Oxford as well as Professor Atif Mian from Princeton University.

HUMANITARIAN ENGAGEMENT & COORDINATION

We continue to engage with the international humanitarian community by attending the United Nations Global Logistics Cluster bi-annual meetings as well as

representation at the Annual Humanitarian Networks Partners Week at the UN in Geneva

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WATER FOR LIFE

Gambia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Guinea Bissau, Uganda, Guinea, Ghana and in Pakistan.

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GIFT OF SIGHT

In 2020 gift of sight camps were

organised in which a range of eyes

KNOWLEDGE FOR LIFE

developing countries in Africa as well as new classroom blocks built in Ghana.

Due to the impact of Covid lockdowns, some schools and skills centres were closed in Africa therefore Humanity First UK covered the operational costs.

GLOBAL HEALTH

year.

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ORPHAN CARE

Hundreds of orphans were supported in Uganda, Kenya, and Guinea Bissau with food, school fees and clothes.

DISASTER RELIEF

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STRATEGIC REPORT

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The charity is dependent on voluntary donations from the public. During the year Humanity First UK has continued to grow its income. Humanity First UK has made a surplus in the year and continues to achieve its objectives and maintain necessary reserves over the year as the trustees consider appropriate. The risk to income is lowering as over the year there have been increase in regular donors. The charity continued to expand its services to its beneficiaries by enhancing support and exploring new avenues to maximise humanitarian impact. The charitable activities and marketing campaigns have created increased publicity during the year and therefore this is expected to have a positive impact on income in the future. In 2020 the charity was able to raise the total income of £599,041 and spend £317,793 on charitable activities.

INVESTMENT POLICY

The charity has no long-term investments. The trustees are empowered by the memorandum and articles of association to decide on the course of action that they consider appropriate to further the charity s objects.

RESERVES POLICY

As this is the first operational year of the charity, the aim is to keep reserves of three months of all fixed expenditure. The trustees believe this should provide sufficient funds to facilitate continuity of operations for the medium term. The Charity s long term aim is to hold reserves equivalent to nine months of all fixed expenditure.

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FUTURE PLANS

The Trustees continue to explore new methods to increase efficiency and effectiveness in achieving the charity s objectives. The Trustees aim to implement a robust plan to actively achieve and promote the objectives of the charity.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements the trustees are required to:

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The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time of the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

In preparing the Trustees Report, the Trustees have taken advantage of the exemption available to small companies and have not prepared a strategic report.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

GOVERNING DOCUMENT

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

EVENTS SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR

Information relating to events since the end of the year is given in the notes to the financial statements.

Trustees' report, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on 27 September 2021 and signed on the board's behalf by:

Dr Aziz Ahmad Hafiz - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of HUMANITY FIRST UK ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2020.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my

examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants which is one of the listed bodies.

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I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my

attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Pierpaolo Spadoni FCCA

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

A.C.T Audit 48 Dover Street Mayfair London W1S 4FF Date: 28/09/2021

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

For the year ended 31 December 2020

Period
13.8.18
Year Ended to
31.12.20 31.12.19
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 2 317,715 279,203 596,918 1
Other trading activities 3 2,123 - 2,123 -
Total 319,838 279,203 599,041 1
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 4 11,332 420 11,752 -
Charitable activities 5
Charitable activities 182,402 191,968 374,370 -
Total 193,734 192,388 386,122 -
NET INCOME 126,104 86,815 212,919 1
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 1 - 1 -
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 126,105 86,815 212,920 1

The notes form part of these financial statements

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BALANCE SHEET

31 December 2020

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
11
Debtors
12
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
15
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
31.12.20
£
31.12.19
£
2,210
-
372
-
34,579
-
244,467
1
-68,708
-
210,710
1
212,920
1
212,920
126,105
1
86,815
-
212,920
1

The notes form part of these financial statements

Company Number: 11512888

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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2020.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and

(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on

27 September 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:

Dr Aziz Ahmad Hafiz - Trustee

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Company Number: 11512888

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

For the year ended 31 December 2020

Notes
Cash fows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash fows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fxed assets
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing
activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period
Year Ended
31.12.20
£
Period
13.8.18
to
31.12.19
£
247,781
1
247,781
1
(3,315)
-
(3,315)
-
244,466
1
1
-
244,467
1

The notes form part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO CASH FLOW STATEMENT

For the year ended 31 December 2020

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of
Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Increase in stocks
Increase in debtors
Increase in creditors
Net cash provided by operations
Year Ended
31.12.20
£
Period
13.8.18
to
31.12.19
£
212,919
1
1,105
-
-372
-
-34,579
-
68,708
-
247,781
1

2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1.1.20 Cash fow At 31.12.20
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank 1 244,466 244,467
1 244,466 244,467
Total 1 244,466 244,467

The notes form part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" under the historical cost convention, the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and to comply with the Charities SORP 2015.

Humanity First (UK) is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales.

INCOME

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.

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EXPENDITURE

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Computer equipment - 33% on cost

STOCKS

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

TAXATION

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

FUND ACCOUNTING

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Fund Accounting

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

2.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
3.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
4.
RAISING FUNDS
Other trading activities
Gift aid
Donations
HF International Grant
Government Grants
Merchandise Income
Staff costs
Bank Fees
Cost of Sale
Merchant Fees
Year Ended
31.12.20
£
Period
13.8.18
to
31.12.19
£
15,053
-
467,973
1
103,892
-
10,000
-
596,918
1
Year Ended
31.12.20
£
Period
13.8.18
to
31.12.19
£
2,123
-
Year Ended
31.12.20
£
Period
13.8.18
to
31.12.19
£
3,117
-
899
-
443
-
7,293
-
11,752
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2020

5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Direct Costs
£
Charitable Activities 374,370

6. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

Period
13.8.18
Year Ended to
31.12.20 31.12.19
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 1,105 -

7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

The trustees of the charity are considered to be key management personnel and are all volunteers.

They do not receive any remuneration for their services (2019: £nil).

Donations made by trustees in 2020 totalled £2,505.00 (2019:£0.00).

The trustees that served in the year are included on page 1

Trustees' expenses

Total expenses reimbursed by Humanity first to Trustees were of 462.58.

8. STAFF COSTS

8. STAFF COSTS Period
13.8.18
Year Ended to
31.12.20 31.12.19
£ £
Wages and salaries 2,917 -
Social security costs 200 -
3,117 -

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2020

8. STAFF COSTS - continued

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Period
13.8.18
Year Ended to
31.12.20 31.12.19
£ £
Admin Staff 1 -

9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
NET INCOME
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
10.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
Additions
DEPRECIATION
Charge for year
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2020
At 31 December 2019
Unrestricted
fund
£
Restricted
fund
£
Total
funds
£
1
-
1
1
-
1
1
-
1
Total
funds
£
3,315
1,105
2,210
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2020
11.
STOCKS
31.12.20 31.12.19
£ £
Staff costs 372 -
12.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.20 31.12.19
£ £
Trade debtors 12,551 -
Prepayments and accrued income 22,028 -
34,579 -
13.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS
FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.20 31.12.19
£ £
Trade creditors 3,525 -
Social security and other taxes 526 -
Other creditors 61,157 -
Accrued expenses 3,500 -
68,708 -
14.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN
FUNDS 31.12.20 31.12.19
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund fund funds funds
£ £ £ £
Fixed assets 2,210 - 2,210 -
Current assets 168,837 110,581 279,418 1
Current liabilities -44,942 -23,766 -68,708 -
126,105 86,815 212,920 1
15.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund fund funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 1 126,104 126,105
Restricted funds
Restricted - 86,815 86,815
TOTAL FUNDS 1 212,919 212,920

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15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund fund funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 319,838 (193734) 126,104
Restricted funds
Restricted 279,203 (192388) 86,815
TOTAL FUNDS 599,041 (386122) 212,919

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net movement
In funds At 31.12.19
£ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 1 1
TOTAL FUNDS 1 1

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund fund funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 1 - 1
TOTAL FUNDS 1 - 1

16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the year Humanity First UK received a grant of £103,892 from Humanity First and contributed £56,157 as a grant to Humanity First.

As at reporting date of 31 December 2020, Humanity First UK owed £61,157 to Humanity First.

17. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

There were no subsequent events identified since the balance sheet date.

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