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2024-12-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1188644 (England and Wales)

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees M Genovese D Darst T G Teoh Charity number (England and Wales) 1188644 Principal address 5 Fleet Place London EC4M 7RD Independent examiner BKL Audit LLP Chartered Accountant 5 Fleet Place London EC4M 7RD Bankers Metro Bank One Southampton Row London United Kingdom WC1B 5HA

(Appointed 9 August 2024)

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Statement of cash flows 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 15

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the CIO's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)".

The accounts have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019, rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

Objectives and activities

The objectives of the CIO are to provide financial grants to other charities, organisations and projects which are based in, or carry out their work in Brazil, and to generally support the public and communities in need in Brazil, in accordance with its charitable purposes. At present, this is achieved through hosting annual fundraising events.

Public benefit

The Charities Act 2011 requires all charities to meet the legal requirement that its aims are for the public benefit. The Charity Commission in its Charities and Public Benefit guidance states that there are two key principles to be met in order to show that an organisation’s aims are for the public benefit: firstly, there must be an identifiable benefit or benefits and secondly, that the benefit must be to the public or a section of the public. The Trustees consider that they have complied with Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 including guidance the ‘Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)’.

Grant making policy

The Charity has established its grant making policy to achieve its objects for the public benefit to generally support the public and communities in need in Brazil. Grant applications are considered on a case by case basis by the Trustees and only approved if they meet this objective.

Achievements and performance

Significant activities and achievements against objectives

During the year the Charity hosted its third annual fundraising event in London for the Gerando Falcoes project. All the donations raised from the fundraising dinner (after event costs and support costs) were granted and paid to Gerando Falcoes. Gerando Falcoes is a not-for-profit organisation incorporated under the laws of Brazil, whose main purpose is to deliver education, economic development, and citizen services in the favelas of Brazil.

Financial review

During the year ended 31 December 2024, the CIO received donations, other trading income and interest of £527,682 (2023: £639,051), and expenditure of £440,004 (2023: £618,103) was incurred.

At the Balance Sheet date, restricted funds were in surplus by £112,703 and unrestricted funds were in surplus by £19,972 (2023: £38,071 surplus in restricted funds and £6,926 surplus in unrestricted funds). This is in line with the reserves policy noted below.

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the CIO that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to non-grant expenditure of at least one year. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the CIO’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Principal risks and uncertainties

The Trustees have given consideration to the principal risks and uncertainties to which the Charity is exposed. These are in relation to the availability of cash to fund grant commitments. The Trustees will not enter into any grant commitments unless they have sufficient funds in place.

Risk management

The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and systems have been established to mitigate these risks.

Plans for future periods

The Trustees intend that the Charity will continue to support a range of causes through the provision of grants.

Structure, governance and management

The Charity was formed as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 19 February 2020, and is registered with the Charity Commission – Registration number 1188644.

The CIO is governed by its constitution dated 19 February 2020.

The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

T Joorabchian (Resigned 8 August 2024) M Genovese (Appointed 9 August 2024) D Darst T G Teoh R Mascarenhas (Appointed 8 August 2024 and resigned 31 October 2024)

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

Any person may be appointed to be a Trustee by ordinary resolution, or by a decision of the Trustees. The number of Trustees should be no less than 3. The Trustees are appointed and operate in accordance with the Trust Deed. No formal policies have been adopted for the induction and training of Trustees.

Induction and training of trustees

The induction process for any new Trustee consists of an initial meeting with existing Trustees prior to the commencement of a mentoring process overseen by the Trustees.

Remuneration policy

None of the Trustees receive any remuneration from the CIO in respect of their role as Trustees.

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees 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).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales 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 CIO and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the CIO for that year.

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the CIO and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the CIO and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Events after the reporting date

Post year end, the CIO hosted another fundraising dinner from which the proceeds will be used to make a further grant to Gerando Falcoes.

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

M Genovese

Trustee

31 October 2025

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Brazil Friends Foundation (Formerly The Brazil Football Foundation) (the CIO) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

This report is made solely to the Charity’s Trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity’s Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the Charity’s Trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

I report in respect of my examination of the CIO’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

As permitted by Direction 2, issued by the Charity Commission the firm for which I work has provided the Company with bookkeeping services during the year ended 31 December 2024. As a consequence I have followed the requirement of the FRC’s Ethical Standard when undertaking this assignment.

An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently, I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair’ view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner’s statement.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the CIO’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

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 that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Nikki Crane FCA

BKL Audit LLP

5 Fleet Place London EC4M 7RD 31 October 2025

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2
30,553
-
Other trading activities
3
-
496,706
Investments
4
423
-
Total income
30,976
496,706
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
5
-
91,524
Charitable activities
6
17,930
330,550
Total expenditure
17,930
422,074
Net income and movement in
funds
13,046
74,632
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January
2024
6,926
38,071
Fund balances at 31
December 2024
19,972
112,703
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
30,553
14,499
-
496,706
-
624,552
423
-
-
527,682
14,499
624,552
91,524
-
67,049
348,480
7,352
543,702
440,004
7,352
610,751
87,678
7,147
13,801
44,997
(221)
24,270
132,675
6,926
38,071
Total
2023
£
14,499
624,552
-
639,051
67,049
551,054
618,103
20,948
24,049
44,997

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Current assets
Debtors
13
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
14
Net current assets
The funds of the CIO
Restricted income funds
15
Unrestricted funds
16
2024
£
12,305
137,743
150,048
(17,373)
£
132,675
112,703
19,972
132,675
2023
£
23,017
42,873
65,890
(20,893)
£
44,997
38,071
6,926
44,997

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 31 October 2025

M Genovese Trustee

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
19
Investing activities
Investment income received
Net cash generated from investing activities
Net cash generated from financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
2024
£
423
£
94,447
423
-
94,870
42,873
137,743
2023
£
-
£
39,194
-
-
39,194
3,679
42,873

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The Brazil Friends Foundation (Formerly The Brazil Football Foundation) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. The registered office address is 5 Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7RD.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the CIO's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". The CIO is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the CIO. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the CIO has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the CIO is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the CIO has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Donated goods and services are recognised when the Charity has control over any item, any conditions associated with the donation have been met, and the receipt is probable.

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7 Financial instruments

The CIO has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the CIO's balance sheet when the CIO becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the CIO’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2 Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Donations and gifts 30,553 14,499
3 Income from other trading activities
Restricted Restricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Donated goods 30,500 29,500
Fundraising events 466,206 595,052
Other trading activities 496,706 624,552
4 Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Interest receivable 423 -
5 Expenditure on raising funds
Restricted Restricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Fundraising and publicity
Seeking donations, grants and legacies 10,870 14,021
Staging fundraising events 80,654 53,028
91,524 67,049

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

6 Expenditure on charitable activities

Charitable Charitable
expenditure expenditure
2024 2023
£ £
Direct costs
Bank charges 50 325
Grant funding of activities (see note 7) 330,500 543,377
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Governance 17,930 7,352
348,480 551,054
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 17,930 7,352
Restricted funds 330,550 543,702
348,480 551,054
7 Grants payable
Restricted Restricted
2024 2023
£ £
Grants to institutions:
Grant to Gerando Falcoes 300,000 483,802
Grant to Instituto Protea - 30,075
Other 30,500 29,500
330,500 543,377

Charitable expenditure

Gerando Falcoes is a not-for-profit organisation incorporated under the laws of Brazil, whose main purpose is to deliver education, economic development, and citizen services in the favelas of Brazil.

Instituto Protea is a not-for-profit organisation incorporated under the laws of Brazil, whose main purpose is to provide treatment for breast cancer to women in Brazil.

Other grant amounts relate to donated goods and services provided to the charity, for which a corresponding donation income has been recorded.

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8 Support costs allocated to activities

Governance costs
Analysed between:
Fundraising
Charitable expenditure
Governance costs comprise:
Audit fees
Accountancy
Legal and professional
9
Net movement in funds
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements
2024
£
28,800
10,870
17,930
28,800
2024
£
4,990
4,950
18,860
28,800
2024
£
4,990
2023
£
21,373
14,021
7,352
21,373
2023
£
4,630
4,450
12,293
21,373
2023
£
4,630

10 Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the CIO during the year.

11 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024 2023
Number Number
Total - -

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

12 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2024
£
9,000
3,305
12,305
2024
£
7,773
9,600
17,373
2023
£
13,017
10,000
23,017
2023
£
10,393
10,500
20,893

15 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1
Previous year:
At 1
January
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 31
December
2024
£
£
£
£
38,071
496,706
(422,074)
112,703
January
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 31
December
2023
£
£
£
£
24,270
624,552
(610,751)
38,071

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

16 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1
General funds
Previous year:
At 1
General funds
17
Analysis of net assets between funds
At 31 December 2024:
Current assets/(liabilities)
At 31 December 2023:
Current assets/(liabilities)
January
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 31
December
2024
£
£
£
£
6,926
30,976
(17,930)
19,972
January
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 31
December
2023
£
£
£
£
(221)
14,499
(7,352)
6,926
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
19,972
112,703
132,675
19,972
112,703
132,675
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
6,926
38,071
44,997
6,926
38,071
44,997

18 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).

THE BRAZIL FRIENDS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE BRAZIL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

19
Cash generated from operations
Surplus for the year
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Cash generated from operations
20
Analysis of changes in net funds
2024
£
87,678
(423)
10,712
(3,520)
94,447
2023
£
20,948
-
9,605
8,641
39,194

The CIO had no material debt during the year.