2025-12-31-accounts - CSIwild

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

Charity name: CANINES FOR AFRICA

Charity registration number: 1190104

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The purposes of the charity are to promote, for the benefit of the public, the conservation of flora and fauna throughout the world, and in particular (but not limited to) flora and fauna classed as endangered, threatened or near threatened, primarily (but not exclusively) in Africa and India by: a) The training, deployment and provision of wildlife protection and anti- poaching field rangers and canine units, to protect rare, threatened or endangered species and to promote biological diversity. b) The provision of grants to organisations established to conserve flora and fauna for the public benefit; and c) Advancing education and raising awareness of the public in the need to preserve and protect the environment and all areas of conservation.”
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	Our main modus operandi is the breeding and training of specialised dogs – for anti-poaching, detection, tracking, patrol, research etc. We then train game rangers to become dog handlers and the resulting man/woman- and- dog units are deployed into game reserves. All expenses for the training (food, travel, lodging etc.) is covered by us, as is equipment for the dog. We also sponsor previously trained dogs to enable them to operate, and support rangers without canines
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	I confirm that all the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit

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SORP reference Para 1.38

Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment We have not used any volunteers during this period Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	Canines for Africa created its first turtle nest detection canine unit, which was subsequently deployed in the USA We engaged a new trainer (in the US) who is now part of our team. In this project we sourced a rescue dog, so saved a dog’s life as well as turtles. The unit has had amazing success and found over 20 lost nests, potentially saving thousands of baby turtles. We hope to repeat this rare project elsewhere in the future.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	Fewer units were deployed this year, due to less funds in
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	I was focusing fundraising in 2025 in the US, which was very hard for every conservation charity, given the catastrophic cuts made to funding by the government administration. Less funds were achieved than hoped as a result

Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	n/a
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The position is far from what is desired, largely due to the US government actions
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Any reserves are held in the charity’s bank account. They are held until they are needed for a suitable project.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	0
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	There is no requirement for reserves to be held. Trustees see that there are always small amounts of money available to pay banking, communications etc. fees, but fund are put into fieldwork as soon as feasible after receipt
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	The unrestricted fund is in deficit, mainly due to a high percentage of funds being channeled to field operations, and higher- than expected costs. We are working very hard to raise enough fund to cover our administrative costs.
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	There are no uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Principle sources of funds have been from other non- profits
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	n/a
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The trustees see no significant risks to the charity. We need to raise more funds to cover expenses (mostly travel) but are confident we can do this next year
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	CONSTITUTION
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	CIO
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Only the current trustees can decide on the addition of a new trustee. All must agree on the choice for this to happen.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Canines for Africa
Other name the charity uses	K94A
Registered charity number	1190104
Charity’s principal address	Wolfson College, University of Oxford, c/o Dr Moussavi Oxford OX2 6UD

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Office (if any)	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
Ms Vianna von Weyhausen	Chair		Entitled if unanimous
Dr Kaveh Moussavi			Entitled if unanimous
Mr Patrick Maina			Entitled if unanimous

















Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name n/a
Director name		n/a

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year

	n/a

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

n/a

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Vianna von Weyhausen
	Chair
	11 August 2026
	11 August 2026

CANINES FOR AFRICA

Charity No :1190104 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JAN TO 31ST DEC 2025

Descriptions by natural category	Unrestricted funds	Restricted income funds	Endowment funds	Total this year	Total lastyear
	£	£	£	£	£
Incoming resources	F01	F02	F03	F04	F05
Donations,legacies and Grants	39,250		-	39,250	39,266
	-	-	-	-	-
	39,250	-	-	39,250	39,266
Resources expended
Telephonepostage and stationery	5,444	-	-	5,444	5,385
Bank Charges	807	-	-	807	423
Legal andprofessional fees		-	-	-	-
Cost of fundraisingevents	774	-	-	774	4,059
Rent,rates and Insurance		-	-	-	-
Accommodation & Meals	3,078	-	-	3,078	4,284
Flights & Local Travel	13,191	-	-	13,191	10,189
DogEquipment		-	-	-	13
DogFood		-	-	-	-
DogPurchase		-	-	-	-
DogTraining	5,500	-	-	5,500	347
DogVeternitary		-	-	-	39
Monitoring& Evalution		-	-	-	-
Ranger Training		-	-	-	-

*Total resources expended*	28,794	-	-	28,794	24,738
*Net incoming/(outgoing) resources* *before transfers*	10,456	-	-	10,456	14,528
*Gross transfers between funds* *g (* g g)	-	-	-	-	-
*before other recognised* *gains/(losses)*	10,456	-	-	10,456	14,527.53
Other recognised gains/(losses)
Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use	-	-	-	-	-
Gains and losses on investment assets	-	-	-	-	-
*Net movement in funds*	10,456	-	-	10,456	14,527.53
Total funds brought forward	(72,136)		-	-
*Total funds carried forward*	(61,680)	-	-	10,456	14,527.53

CANINES FOR AFRICA	CANINES FOR AFRICA	CANINES FOR AFRICA
Charity No :1190104
BALANCE SHEET
ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD
1ST JAN TO 31ST DEC 2025

	Total thisyear	Total lastyear
	£	£
Fixed assets	Yr 2025	Yr 2024
Tangible assets	2,005	2,359
Investments	-	-
*Total fixed assets*	2,005	2,359
Current assets
Stock and work inprogress	-	-
Debtors	-	-
Investments(Short Term)	-	-
Cash at bank and in hand	10,539	2,073
*Total current assets*	10,539	2,073

Creditors:(Due within oneyear)	-	-

*Net current assets/(liabilities)*	10,539	2,073

*Total assets less current liabilities*	12,544	4,432

Creditors:(Due after oneyear)	61,680	72,136
Provisions for liabilities and charges	-	-

*Net assets*	(49,137)	(67,704)
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds	(49,137)	(67,704)
Designated funds	-
Total unrestricted funds	(49,137)	(67,704)
Restricted income funds	-	-
Endowment funds	-	-

*Total funds*	(49,137)	(67,704)

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees Charity Name CANINES FOR AFRICA On accounts for the year 2025 Charity no 1190104 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2025

Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did 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 accounts to be reached.

Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Signed: Date: 16/10/2025 Name: Deborah Stone Relevant professional Line Producer qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: 6619 La Cosa Drive

Oct 2018

IER

Dallas, Texas 75248

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

Oct 2018

IER