Charity Registration No. 1189966
PELORUS FOUNDATION
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PELORUS FOUNDATION
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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| Trustees' report | 3 - 9 |
| Independent examiner's report | 10 |
| Statement of financial activities | 11 |
| Balance sheet | 12 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 13 - 18 |
PELORUS FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1.1 to the accounts and comply with the Charities Act 2011 and “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 2015)”.
Reference and Administrative details
| Registered charity number | 1189966 |
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| Registered office and | 126 New Kings Road |
| operational address | London |
| SW6 4LZ | |
| Bankers | Barclays Bank, Leicester, LE87 2BB |
| Independent Examiners | Gravita Audit Oxford LLP |
| Park Central | |
| 40-41 Park End Street | |
| Oxford | |
| OX1 1JD | |
| Trustees |
Trustees, who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows:
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George Mackay-Lewis (Chair)
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Duncan Grossart
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James Guernsey
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Mark Call (appointed 13 February 2024)
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TRUSTEES' REPORT
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Achievements and performance
In 2024, Pelorus Foundation advanced its mission of supporting individuals and communities on the frontlines of climate and conservation efforts. With the launch of our new three-year Strategic Plan, we refined our focus on biodiversity protection, ecosystem restoration, and the fight against illegal wildlife trade. This strategy cements our commitment to grassroots action, community empowerment, and technology-driven solutions to environmental challenges.
This year, we funded 10 projects across 10 countries, investing directly into partner organisations. We welcomed three new project partners, strengthening our network of conservation-led initiatives across new continents. Our fundraising efforts were increased thanks to the continued support of our major corporate benefactor, Pelorus and our ever-growing list of regular donors. In 2024, Pelorus sustained their one percent travel sales contribution, in addition to supporting targeted fundraising campaigns. Notable successes included three Big Give Initiatives highlighting our work to protect elephants and pangolins, and our support for African rangers. Thanks to our supporters and matched funders a total of £23,280 was raised across the three campaigns. A Clay Shoot fundraiser hosted by Pelorus Travel in support of Pelorus Foundation generated £22,223 for the charity. Additionally, a New York Marathon challenge by Pelorus Travel Co-Founder Jimmy Carroll raised £12,600, with some of the funds helping to support a new female-led conservation initiative in Kenya.
In addition to the continued support of our existing partners, Pelorus Foundation welcomed three new project partners in 2024:
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Search and Rescue Dogs Avalanche (SARDA), New Zealand
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Singita Lowveld Trust, South Africa
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Taking Root, Nicaragua
Our carbon removal portfolio, the Climate Investment Fund, continued to grow this year, reflecting our commitment to tackling climate emissions in meaningful and forward-thinking ways. With the generous support of our corporate partners, we invested in a range of innovative projects that combine nature-based and technological solutions.
From forest restoration to advanced carbon capture, these initiatives are not only removing carbon from the atmosphere but also supporting biodiversity and improving local livelihoods.
Through our Climate Investment Fund, we helped drive impact across Indonesia, Kenya, Mongolia, Nicaragua, and the UK, supporting scalable, high-integrity projects that deliver real environmental and social benefits.
Performance of programmes
Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation (PCRF), Namibia
In 2024, our collaboration with PCRF reached new heights. Working in over 20 villages across the Nyae Nyae Conservancy, PCRF has expanded its “release” research approach and employed local San pangolin guardians. Thanks to the support of Pelorus Foundation and other supporters, PCRF were able to rescue and rehabilitate 35 pangolins in 2024.
Our supporters enabled PCRF to secure new office space with on-site accommodation, allowing them to host research students and interns, and expand their conservation capacity. Funds also supported veterinary care and operational planning to ensure continued success into 2025.
“Two of our rescued pangolins, Hope and Malume are doing well following re-release. It shows just how worthwhile veterinary care is in our rehabilitation efforts.” Kelsey Prediger, Founder, PCRF
Oceans Alive Trust, Kenya
Our local project partner in Kenya Oceans Alive Trust deepened their impact within Kenya’s first co-managed Marine Protected Area. Through our partnership, 10 local community members were trained in marine biodiversity monitoring as part of a Citizen Science Programme. Despite coral bleaching events, the Coral Gardening Programme continues to show resilience, contributing to fish regeneration and ocean health.
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New sustainable initiatives like plastic recycling and climate-smart kitchen gardens are expanding local livelihoods. This work, alongside international recognition during His Majesty King Charles III’s visit, demonstrates a growing awareness of ocean conservation and fisherwomen empowerment.
“I have learned that monitoring is very important because it helps understand the changes in the ocean ... I learned to use equipment like the transect and was happy because the data I collected was very useful. I will show others how to conduct monitoring and understand its importance” Mwalewa Nyale, Local fisherman and Kuruwitu Conservation & Welfare Association Member.
Elephant Havens, Botswana
In 2024, Elephant Havens continued to provide vital care at its sanctuary near the Okavango Delta. With 22 elephant orphans in their care (double the number from 2023), they responded to a surge in rescues linked to severe drought. Recent arrivals like Bua, Makoba, and Liyanti highlight the diverse challenges orphaned elephants face. Pelorus Foundation helped provide nutritional supplies, handler uniforms, and new weighing scales to monitor health. Elephant Havens is now exploring collaring initiatives for released elephants and expanding their veterinary capabilities.
“We had eight new arrivals in one month – that's almost one new orphan reported and rescued every three-and-a-half days. We believe that this influx is predominantly driven by drought. This has had devastating consequences for wildlife – but especially elephants.” Scott Jackson, Co-Founder, Elephant Havens
Wild Entrust Africa, Botswana
Wild Entrust Africa continued its pioneering Bio-boundary Project, testing plant-based elephant repellents that are proving more effective than traditional deterrents. In 2024, their research (based on predator scent mimicry), advanced coexistence strategies for human-wildlife conflict, particularly with African Wild Dogs.
Pelorus Foundation supported new field testing in regions where 80% of Botswana’s elephant population overlaps with communities. Their scent boundary work now represents one of the most extensive wildlife behaviour studies in the region.
“Camera trap videos captured the scent of an essential oil stopping elephants from passing through a gap in a fence, even though they were on an established elephant path between water and food. This raised the possibility that other new elephant repellents await discovery, and with support from Pelorus Foundation, we screened more essential oils as elephant repellents.” Dr. Peter Apps, Director of Bioboundary Research, Wild Entrust Africa
Search and Rescue Dogs Avalanche (SARDA), New Zealand
Thanks to the support of a Pelorus travel client who wanted to give back to a project with SARDA during his vacation to New Zealand, Pelorus Foundation assisted in the identification of a three-day avalanche rescue dog training camp on New Zealand’s South Island. Avalanches are a regular occurrence in the mountain areas, threatening people’s lives and devastating endangered mountain fauna and flora such as the endangered Kea alpine parrot. To strengthen mountain search and rescue capabilities, 25 volunteer participants and their 14 dogs were brought together to a special training camp to ensure preparedness for life-saving operations in the remote mountain region.
Singita Lowveld Trust, South Africa
A new partner in 2024, Singita Lowveld Trust, is using K9 units and technology to fight wildlife crime. We provided tracking equipment (Canon SX70 camera, GoPro Hero and GoPro Chest Harness), to aid dog training and poaching deterrence. Their work is vital in protecting endangered species like rhinos through a blend of traditional tracking and high-tech surveillance. With the use of the camera the rangers are able to record the different notches on rhino ears for identification and better tracking and monitoring to help ensure their ongoing safety.
Climate Investment Fund
Over 2024, the Climate Investment Fund supported a growing and diversified carbon removal portfolio across five countries:
In Mongolia, our soil carbon project partner Mongolian Society for Range Management (MSRM) supported rotational grazing and pasture regeneration, helping 116 families across desert, forest, and steppe regions to reduce overgrazing, restore grasslands, and generate additional income.
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In Indonesia, our local partner CO2 Operate continues to run the Gula Gula agroforestry programme which in 2024 restored 80 new hectares, conducted biodiversity studies, and increased local farmer resilience through coffee production and reduced pesticide use.
In Kenya, our local partner Association for Coastal Ecosystem Services (ACES) runs the Mikoko Pamoja and the Vanga Blue Mangrove Forest programmes in Kenya. In 2024 they restored 117 hectares of mangroves. Communityled initiatives funded water projects, permaculture farms, and alternative cooking fuel solutions.
“Mangroves can thrive where other trees wouldn’t, they have a higher capacity to absorb Co2 between six to ten times more than terrestrial forests, and their roots buffer the coastline by reducing the strength of the waves coming from the ocean, mitigating the effects of climate change.” Rhama Kivugo, Project Co-ordinator at Mikoko Pamoja
Our enhanced rock weathering partner in the UK, UNDO Carbon, spread over 111,000 tonnes of silicate rock through enhanced rock weathering on 9,000 hectares of farmland, removing over 63,000 tonnes of CO2. They partnered with 340 farms and launched educational initiatives in 148 UK schools.
At the end of 2024 Taking Root which runs the Communitree project became our new forest carbon sequestration project partner as part of our Climate Investment Fund portfolio. This project currently works with 800 communitybased volunteers in Nicaragua.
Plans for the Future
At Pelorus Foundation, our mission remains steadfast: to champion innovation and act as a catalyst, empowering local communities to preserve and protect the world's wildlife and wild places for future generations.
Looking ahead, we will continue to partner with high-impact, community-led projects that are addressing some of the most urgent conservation challenges. From reversing the tide of wildlife crime to mitigating the growing effects of climate change on fragile ecosystems.
We are committed to continuously improving the effectiveness of our work by supporting new partners and responding to emerging needs and opportunities on the ground. At the same time, we will invest in expanding and diversifying our income to ensure the long-term sustainability of our mission.
Strategic objectives
In the coming year, we will:
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Strengthen our Financial Resilience
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Invest in our fundraising strategy to develop a stable and diversified income base, ensuring we can continue to deliver long-term impact.
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Grow and Deepen Partnerships
Expand our network of project partnerships, including collaborations with the private sector, where shared goals align and mutual benefits can be achieved.
- Deliver on our Strategic Vision
Implement our new three-year strategic plan, with a clear commitment to supporting 30 impactful conservation initiatives by 2030.
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Enhance Communications and Engagement
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Improve the reach and effectiveness of our awareness-raising activities through strategic communications that reflect and support our wider organisational goals.
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Priority Activities and Focus Areas
To achieve these objectives, we have identified a number of key targets and initiatives:
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We will continue to grow our Climate Investment Fund, ensuring a robust portfolio of credible carbon removal projects. This will offer our corporate supporters meaningful ways to re-balance carbon emissions whilst contributing to high-integrity conservation outcomes.
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Our commitment to local partners remains a cornerstone of our approach. We will maintain our support for ongoing work in Namibia to protect and rehabilitate critically endangered pangolins, and in Kenya to safeguard marine ecosystems along the coast. We will also continue to actively seek new funding opportunities to further support our partners in Botswana and to identify and develop additional partnerships worldwide, extending our impact in the protection of wildlife and natural habitats.
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Looking ahead, we will continue to forge new alliances to broaden our impact. By empowering field rangers and local communities, we aim to enhance protection for endangered species, combat wildlife crime, and mitigate the effects of climate change.
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We will continue to invest in expanding our supporter base, including pursuing plans to register the charity in the United States to pursue new opportunities for funding and engagement with international audiences.
Public benefit
Pelorus Foundation acts as a catalyst for a thriving community of dedicated people and organisations who work tirelessly to protect our natural world. By providing crucial support, we empower efforts to safeguard wildlife and their habitats from the multitude of challenges facing our planet today.
Through carefully targeted funding, sharing our knowledge and expertise, and amplifying our project partners’ remarkable stories to a global audience, we help strengthen their impact where it matters most. This support plays a crucial role in ensuring their vital grassroots conservation work continues.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT
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Financial review
This was the charity’s second active year of fundraising, to build charity funds to support work with our project partners. The charity's income for the year amounted to £183,039 (2023 - £255,275) and the expenditure for the year was £154,836 (2023 - £257,149). The resulting net income was £28,203 (2023 - £1,834 net expense).
During the year the charity was in receipt of £46,469 of restricted grants in total.
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three- and six-month’s expenditure, however within the financial year the charity used a substantial amount of its unrestricted funds and as such is unable to maintain the reserves at this required level. Since the year end the charity has received further unrestricted funds and is looking to grow their unrestricted reserves to be in line with the reserves policy outlined above as 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 charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised..
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission.
The CIO was established under a CIO constitution which established the objects and powers of the CIO.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: George Mackay-Lewis
Duncan Grossart James Guernsey Mark Call
New trustees are appointed due to their interest in the work of the charity and their recognised experience in specific fields which will further support the work of the CIO.
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PELORUS FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT
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Statement of trustees' responsibilities
The trustees, who are also the directors of Pelorus Foundation for the purpose 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 charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity 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 charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
.............................. George Mackay-Lewis Trustee Dated: 28/10/2025
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Pelorus Foundation (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 11 to 18.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with 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) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
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:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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.
Gary Pready FCA Gravita Audit Oxford LLP Park Central 40-41 Park End Street Oxford OX1 1JD
Gravita Audit Oxford LLP
Dated: 28/10/2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
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| funds | funds | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income: | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 136,570 | 46,469 | 183,039 | 255,275 |
| Total income | 136,570 | 46,469 | 183,039 | 255,275 | |
| Resources expended: | |||||
| Direct charitable expenditure | 4 | 127,437 | - | 127,437 | 225,914 |
| Grants | 5 | - | 27,399 | 27,399 | 31,235 |
| Total charitable expenditure | 127,437 | 27,399 | 154,836 | 257,149 | |
| Total resources expended | 127,437 | 27,399 | 154,836 | 257,149 | |
| Net income/(expenditure) for the year/ | |||||
| Net movement in funds | 9,133 | 19,070 | 28,203 | (1,873) | |
| Fund balances at 31 December 2023 | 2,139 | (305) | 1,834 | 3,708 | |
| Fund balances at 31 December 2024 | 11,272 | 18,765 | 30,037 | 1,834 |
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BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes £ Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 51,366 Debtors 8 42,741 94,107 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 (64,070) Net current assets/(liabilities) Income funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds |
2024 £ £ 54,004 54,038 108,042 (106,206) 30,037 18,765 11,272 30,037 |
2023 £ 1,834 (305) 2,139 1,834 |
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The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 28/10/2025
.............................. George Mackay-Lewis Trustee
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Pelorus Foundation is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. The registered office is 126 New Kings Road, London SW6 4LZ.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's CIO constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
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 charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
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 charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The trustees have assessed the major risks and that going forward they will seek to build unrestricted reserves back up. 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 unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors 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 Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the charity 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 charity 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.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
1.5 Resources expended
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.
Governance costs comprise those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and strategic requirements of the charity and the accountancy fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.
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 charity 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 charity's balance sheet when the charity 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 and bank loans 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.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.8 Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
1.9 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
3 Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
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| funds | funds | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 136,570 | 46,469 | 183,039 | 255,275 |
| 136,570 | 46,469 | 183,039 | 255,275 |
4 Direct charitable expenditure
| Governance costs Costs of raising awareness and programme development Costs of raising funds |
2024 £ 3,115 3,115 13,832 113,605 127,437 |
2023 £ 4,358 |
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| 4,358 14,161 207,395 |
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| 225,914 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
5 Grants
| Grants to Institutions | 2024 £ 27,399 27,399 |
2023 £ 31,235 31,235 |
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6 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
7 Employees
Number of employees
The average monthly number of employees (excluding trustees) during the year was:
| 2024 Number 2 No employee received remuneration of more than £60k Debtors 2024 £ Trade debtors 19,584 Prepayments & accrued income 23,157 42,741 |
2023 Number 3 2023 £ 14,385 39,653 54,038 |
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No employee received remuneration of more than £60k
8 Debtors
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Notes Accruals and deferred income Amounts due to related parties Trade creditors Other trade creditors Social security and taxation |
2024 2023 £ £ 3,600 2,400 57,926 69,214 86 3,888 364 362 2,095 30,344 64,070 106,208 |
2023 £ 2,400 69,214 3,888 362 30,344 |
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10 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Analysis of net assets between funds | ||||
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| Restricted | Unrestricted |
Total |
Total | |
| funds | funds | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | **£ ** | £ | £ | |
| Fund balances at 31 December 2024 are represented by: | ||||
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 18,765 | 11,272 | 30,037 | 1,834 |
| 18,765 | 11,272 | 30,037 | 1,834 | |
| Summary of restricted fund movements | ||||
| B/fwd | Income | Expense | C/fwd | |
| £ | **£ ** | £ | £ | |
| Summary of restricted fund movements: | ||||
| CIF | 1,946 | 13,457 | (12,845) | 2,558 |
| Projects | (2,251) | 33,012 | (14,554) | 16,207 |
| (305) | 46,469 | (27,339) | 18,765 |
11 Related party transactions
At the year end the charity owed £52,112 (2023 - £63,400) to Pelorusx Limited, a related party by virtue of the trustee, in respect of an interest free loan which is repayable on demand.
At the year end the charity owed £5,814 (2023 - £5,814) to Pelorus Adventures Limited, a related party by virtue of the trustee, in respect of an interest free loan which is repayable on demand. The charity was also owed £19,584 (2023 - £nil) by Pelorus Adventures Limited, a balance found within trade debtors.
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