Annual Report 2024 https://www.powerofo.orgl
Contents Legal and Administrative information Message from the Board Chair Objectives and Artivities Achievements and Perfomiance structure, Governance and Management Financial Review 2024 Trustees. Declaration Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Power of Zero statement of Financial activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements li 12 13 14-21
Legal and Administrative information Power of Zero is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation that brings together parents, educators, researchers, NGOS, corporate citizens and philanthropic foundations to ensure the well-being of children in an increasingly online world. We were established as a CIO on 25 August 2020 and we are registered in the United Kingdom under charity number 1191012. Our principal address is 57 Linden Avenue, London NWIO 5RG. The names of our trustees, who manage Power of Zero, including those who have held office for all or some part of the accounting period from l January 2024 to 31 December 2024, are: Marie Cudennec Narmada Guruswamy Simon Hampel Sally Jackson Philip Jonckheer Yasmine Roulleau Steve Oliver (appointed 22 November 2024) Sebastian Miller (appointed 25 January 2024) Alicja Krok (appointed 25 July 2024, resigned November 2024) Manjinder Deol (resigned 30 May 2024) Alessandro Ferrari (resigned April 2025) Our chief executive officer, and employee as at 31 December 2024, is Nicholas Carlisle. Our lawyers are Allen & Overy, based at One Bishops Square in London. The individual appointed to conduct an independent examination of our accounts (as required by the Charity Commission) is Joshua N Kingston ACA, BSC. of Burton Sweet Limited, The Clock Tower, 5 Farleigh Court, Old Weston Road, Flax Bourton, Bristol BS48 IUR.
Message from the Board Chair It was my great privilege to represent Power of Zero at Miami Men's Fashion Week. We partnered with the event organizers to craft the message for the week: "Kindness Never Goes Out of Style." This became not just the theme of the event, but a rallying cry for attendees to support Power of Zero and especially our No Bully program, which we began more than 20 years ago. During the week, I was repeatedly asked two questions The first was: -why the name Power of Zero?- My answer is simple: because we are teaching children how to use their power well with zero violence, zero hate, and zero bullying starting from age zero. It's a name that reflects both our vision and our commitment to prevention from the very start of childhood. The second question was: "Why focus on kindness?11 Here's what I said: it never works to simply tell people what not to do. You can tell a child not to bully until the cows come home, but it won't make a lasting difference. What does work - what creates lasting change - is teaching the value of kindness. When a child or teen understands what it feels like to be included, to be respected, to be seen, they begin to treat others the same way. That's the heart of our mission. It was clear to me how many people in the room had been touched by bullying. The stories they shared often decades later were a powerful reminder of the pain bullying can cause, but a150 of the healing power of kindness. In a time of political and social division, kindness remains an enduring value one that crosses borders and generations. As Chair of Power of Zero, I continue to be inspired by the work we are doing, by the integrity of our programs, and by the passion of our team. Together, we are building something lasting- a global movement that starts with children, and spreads outward in ripples of empathy, inclusion, and yes - kindness. Gratefully, Philip Jonckheer Chair of the Board of Trustees
Objertives and Activities The objettives of Power of Zero are the advancement of education of children in the United Kingdom and countries across the world. Children are now online from their earliest years. By the time they are eight they average five hours a day online. We want to ensure that every young child learns the life skills that they need for the digitsl age. We aim to achieve this by: A. Providing early educators, teachers, school leaders, parents and caregivers with lessons, videos, books, and games to teach children social and emotional skills and digital literacy both online and offline; B. Providing teacher training to early educators and teachers in pre5chool5, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in how to teach children social and emotional skills and digitsl literacy; C. Educating parents and caregivers on how to mediate the Internet use of their children and teach them the skills and values that they need for digital parenting. D. Training teachers and other school personnel in interventions for preventing and responding to student online and school bullying. The objectives set out above fall within the purposes set out by the Charities Act 2011. We have referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives, and in planning our future activities.
Achievements and Performan Power of Zero pursues three major initiatives to ensure the well-being of children and teens in the digital age The Superpowers Classroom Program, which gives young children (ages 4 to 8) the social, emotional, and digital literacy skills they need to navigate their online offline lives. The No Bully Program, which supports schools in preventing and responding to bullying and cyberbullying. A new third initiative in Digital Parenting, providing parents and caregivers with tools to guide children safely through the digital world. l. Superpowers Classroom Program Activities In 2024, we focused on completing our pilot of the Superpowers Classroom Program for kindergarteners in the Philippines. This program includes 24 lesson plans, four posters, a teacher handbook, the Heroes of Zero video series, and supporting sources for parents. It is co-created with the University of the Philippines and the Philippines Mentsl Health Association, and was evaluated by the University of Melbourne. Achievements The three-year pilot culminated in a final report from the University of Melbourne in October 2024, which showed significant positive outcomes in children's well-being, including improved emotional regulation, resilience, critical thinking and kindness among children and increased confidence in digital literacy among both teachers and parents. The pilot's success attracted our first European corporate sponsor - Start Campus- enabling us to launch a new pilot in Portugal.
Plans for the Future In 2025, we plan to: Begin scaling the program in the Philippines in partnership with local NGOS and schools. Complete the Portugal pilot and explore certification of the teacher training component. Develop a pilot in Brazil, including a randomized controlled trial. Launch a collaborative initiative in Colombia to develop Superpower5 for grades Expand teacher training in digital literacy through an online "Learning Journey" in partnership with the Varkey Foundation and Coschool. 2. No Bully Programme Activities The No Bully Programme trains schools in bullying pventIOn and response, using a whole-school approach that builds inclusion and kindness. In 2024, we updated the program with a new version - No Bully 2.0- and introduced No Bully Essentials, a cost-accessible version designed to help schools address bullying and online harms. Achievements No Bully 2.0 was developed with new modules to address cyberbullying, online harms, and student mental health. No Bully Essentials was piloted in schools across the USA, offering a streamlined model making the program accessible to a wider range of schools. We delivered programming to international schools in Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, and China, maintaining our reputation among leading international schools. We continue to provide program delivery through the Power of Zero Foundation USA while maintaining licensing oversight from Power of Zero UK.
Plans for the Future In 2025, we will: Launch a full scaling plan for No Bully Essentials across the U.S. and international markets. Build sales capacity and engage new strategic delivery partners. Expand our offerings to help schools address a wider continuum of online risks, including cyberviolence, and suicidal ideation. Secure new philanthropic and private partnerships to support expansion. 3. Digital Parenting Program Activities 2024 marked the official launch of our third core initiative: Digital Parenting. We introduced the First Device Campaign for Safer Intemet Day in February 2024, designed to help parents and grandparents support children in their first interattions with the online world. Achievements The First Device campaign launched globally in February, in partnership with NGOS across Latin America, and featured prominently on platforms like YouTube Kids and Snapchat. The Heroes ofzem animated video series surpassed 2 million views, becoming a core part of our parent-facing engagement strategy. We built an "Always On" communications strategy, supported by a growing team of volunteer media professionals. Plans for the Future In 2025, we plan to: Secure funding for eight new HertES ofzem episodes.
Formalize our global communications strategy around digital parenting. Expand our reach through partnerships with tech platforms and parent networks. Integrate digitsl parenting guidance into all Superpowers and No Bully training materials. Structure, Governance and Management Power of Zero is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed in accordance with the terms of it5 written Constitution. The Board of Trustee5 is responsible for its management. Trustee appointments are made by the Board of Trustees in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. Policies We have a commitment to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding, ensuring that our safeguarding measures are robust and reflect the environments in which we work. Since 25 August 2020 when Power of Zero wa5 incorporated, the Trustees have approved and adopted a Conflict of Interest Policy; a Safeguarding of Children Policy. a Sponsorship Policy. a ReseNes Policy. a Whistleblowing Policy; a Risk Policy and a Formation of Partnerships and Business Relationships Policy. Global Standards, Regulations and Conventions As we work for children all over the world, we must ensure that we live up to the Standards and regulations that we demand of all attors influencing children's lives. Globally, Power of Zero adheres to national and international standards and regulations. We are also committed to supporting the implementation of internationally recognised conventions, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, and the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, with a focus on promoting and protecting the rights of children with disabilities.
Financial Review 2024 The Statement of Financial Activities shows income of £129,276 for the year ending 31 December 2024, of which £35,265 was income from our No Bully program for schools and £94,011 was in the form of grants and individual donations. Our total expenditure in 2024 was £129,588 resulting in our ending the year with £82,428 in funds, of which £23,445 were restricted funds and £58,983 were unrestricted funds. Reserves Policy Under the Re*rves Policy the trustees aim to keep 3 months, of core operating costs in the charity's unrestricted reserves. This equates to unrestricted funds of £32,397 based on the core operating costs for 2024. As stated above we closed the year in alignment with our reserves policy with £58,983 of unrestrirted funds. Trustees. Declaration Trustees, Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Charity law reqUIS the trustees to prepare financial ststements for each financial year. Under that law they are required to prepare our financial statements in accordance with UK Accounting Standards. Under charity law, the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and the excess of income over expenditure for that period. In preparing each of the group and charitable company financial statements, the trustees are required to: select 5Ultable accounting policies and then apply them con51Stently make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent stste whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial ststements
assess the charity's ability to continue as a going concern disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern use the going-concern bas15 of accounting, unless they either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations or have no realistic alternative The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate and proper accounting records that a sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. They are responsible for such internal control as they determine necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and have general responsibility for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the charity and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities. Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charitable company's website. The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees Phillip Jonckheer Chair 18 September 2025 io
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Power of Zero I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Power of Zero (the Charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and Basis of Report As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respett of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under settion 145 of the 2011 Att and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable D1ctionS given by the Charity Commission under settion 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Att; or the accounts do not accord with those records. or the account5 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 reqU1ment 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. otkkn LLI Joshua N Kingston BSC., ACA Burton Sweet Limited, The Clock Tower, 5 Farleigh Court, Old Weston Road, Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 IUR Date: 18 September 2025 li
POWER OF ZERO STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 Note Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities 43,991 35,265 50,020 94,011 35,265 94,884 55,193 Total income 79,256 50,020 129,276 150,077 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 4,287 60,233 59 65,009 4,346 125,242 4,432 99,351 Total expenditure 64,520 65,068 129,588 103,783 Net incomel(expenditure) and net movement in funds 14,736 115,048} {312) 46,294 Total funds at start of year 12 44,247 38,493 82,740 36,446 Total funds at end of year 12 58,983 23,445 82,428 82,740 The Charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the results for the year as set out above. All of the activities of the Charity are classed as continuing. The notes on pages 14 to 21 form part of these financial statements Sea note 9 for fund-accounting comparative figures 12
POWER OF ZERO BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Note Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 10 42,808 43,484 22,133 64,311 86,292 86,444 Liabilities Creditors '. amounts falling due within one year 11 {3,8641 {3,7041 Net Current assets 82,428 82,740 Total assets less current liabilities 82,428 82,740 Net assets 82,428 82,740 FUNDS Unr6strict6d funds General funds Restricted funds RESTATED 44,247 38,493 13 13 58,983 23,445 Total funds 82,428 82,740 These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 1aseplwnb&r.2025 and are signed on their behalf by.. Phil Jonckheer Chair of Trustees The notss on pages 14 to 21 form part of these financial statsments 13
POWER OF ZERO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 1 Accounting policies Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordan with the historical cost convention (except where otherwise stated in the accounting policy note) and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 issued in October 2019, and Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, and the Charities Act 2011. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared to give a 'true and fair, view and have departed from the Charities {Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 only to Ihe exlent required lo provide a 'true and fair view,. This departure has involved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practi applicable to charities preparing their accounls in accordance with Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 issued in October 2019 rather than Ihe Accounting and Reporting by Charilies". Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn. The charity is a public benefit entify as defined under FRS102. The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties affecting the ability of the charity to continue as a going COnrn. Income Income from donations is included in income when these are receivable, except as follows.. l. When donors specify that donations given to the charity must be used in future accounting periods, the income is deferred until those periods., 11. When donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes entitled to use such income, the income is deferred until the pre-conditions have been met. Legacies are included on a receivable basis where the charity is entitled to the income, it can be measured reliably and receipl is probable. Where legacies have been notified lo the charity, or the charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is not included in income but is treated as a conlingent asset and disclosed if material. Investment income is included on a receivable basis. Donations in kind Comprise donated services where the costs are measurable and the seNices would otherwise have to be paid for to maintain operational effectiveness. Expenditure Expenditure is recognised in the period in which it is incurred. Expenditure include5 attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. Raising funds Raising funds expenditure include those costs incurred in seeking voluntary contributions, costs of goods sold and other costs which include the costs of running and participating in fundraising events and collections and cost of goods purchased for resale. 14
POWER OF ZERO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 1 Accounting policies (continued) Charitable Activities Grants awarded are allocated to charitable activities. Grants awarded are treated as expenditure and a liability in the accounts as soon as they become legal or construclive obligations. In the case of multi-year granl awards, Ihe funding for all years is immediately recognised unless there are conditions which need to be met by the recipient to enable the release of subsequent years, funding. Govemance costs Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity. Allocation and apportionment costs Certain expenditure is directly attributable to specific activities and this has been included in those cost categories. Other costs, which are attributable to more than one category, are apportioned across cost ategories on the basis of an assessment of workload carried out from time to time. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits The charity contributes to defined contribution pension schemes. Contributions payable to the charity's pension schemes are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objects 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. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in note 12 of the financial statements. 15
POWER OF ZERO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2 Income from: Donations and legacies Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 Donations from individuals Grants received 28,289 15,702 28,289 65,722 50,020 43,991 50,020 94,011 Prior year Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 Donations from individuals Grants received 70 16,060 70 94,814 78,754 16,130 78,754 94,884 3 Incoma from: Charitable activities Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 No Bully program - speaking fees No Bully program - license fees 10,000 25,265 10,000 25,265 35,265 35,265 Prior year Unrestrict•d Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 No Bully program - speaking fees No Bully program - license fees No Bully program - school program fees 2,419 22,774 30,000 2,419 22,774 30,000 55,193 55,193 16
POWER OF ZERO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 4 Expenditure on: Raising funds Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 Advertising Digital marketing Graphic design 36 1,224 3,172 946 3,400 3,341 59 4,287 59 4,346 4,432 All expenditure on raising funds during the prior year was from unrestricted funds. S Expenditure on: Charitable activities Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 Direct costs Grants made Project delivery Staff salaries Support costs Marketing and promotion Subscriptions General administration Govemance Independent examination {6,7341 32,137 66,652 20,450 37,708 33,741 30,638 54,191 68,346 2,240 658 (2,743) 630 2,870 658 {2,7431 3,494 600 1,582 1,920 1,920 1,620 60,233 65,009 125,242 99,351 17
POWER OF ZERO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 6 Net incomellexpenditure) for the year This is slated after charging= 2024 2023 Independent Examinees fees for independenl examination for other services Trustees, Iravel, meeting and training expenses 855 1,065 720 900 Aggregate donations from Trustees, key management personnel, and other related partie5 was £nil {2023'. £nil)- 7 Staff costs and numbers The aggregate payroll costs were: 2024 2023 Wages & salaries Social security costs Pension contributions 60,000 7,025 1,321 60,000 5,435 1,217 68,346 66,652 One employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 in 2024 and 2023. The average weekly number of employees during the year was 1 12023.. 11, calculated on the basis of average headcount. The lotal employment benefils received by key management personnel including employer national insurance and employer pension were £68,34612023'. £66,652). Trustee Maries Cudennac is the spouse of CEO Nicholas Carlisle who was remunerated in Ihe year. This is allowed under the governing document. 8 Taxation The Charity is exempt from corporation tsx on its Charitable activities. 18
POWER OF ZERO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 9 Statement of Financial Activities comparative figures RESTATED Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Funds 2023 For the year ended 31 December 2023 Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable aclivilies 16,130 55,193 78,754 94,884 55,193 Total income 71,323 78,754 150,077 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 4,432 39,463 4,432 99,351 59,888 Total expenditure 43,895 59,888 103,783 Net incomellexpenditure) for the year and net movement in funds 27,428 18,866 46,294 Total funds at start of year 16,819 19,627 36,446 Totsl funds at end of year 44,247 38,493 82,740 10 Debtors 2024 2023 Due in less than one year: Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 25,686 17,122 22,133 42,808 22,133 11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Tax and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 1,791 153 1,920 1,931 153 1,620 3,864 3,704 19
POWER OF ZERO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 12 Movement in funds For the year ended 31 December 2024 At1Jan 2024 At 31 Dec 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Rèstricted funds Superpowers Program Portugal Templeton World Charity Foundation 50,020 126,575) 23,445 38,493 138,4931 38,493 50,020 65,068 23,445 Unrestricted funds General funds 44,247 79,256 164,520} 58,983 44,247 79,256 64,520 58,983 Total funds 82,740 129,276 (129,5881 82,428 Restricted funds Superpowers Program Portugal - A grant to develop a social and emotional leaming program for kindergarten in Portugal. Templeton World Charity Foundation A grant to develop a social and emotional leaming program for kindergarten in the Philippines. For the year ended 31 December 2023 RESTATED At1Jan 2023 At 31 Dec 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers Restricted funds Templeton World Charity Foundation 19,627 78,754 159,8881 38,493 19,627 78,754 59,888 38,493 Unrestricted funds General funds 16,819 71,323 143,895} 44,247 16,819 71,323 43,895 44,247 Total funds 36,446 150,077 {103,7831 82,740 20
POWER OF ZERO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 13 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestrictad General Funds Restricted Funds Totsl As at 31 December 2024 Other net assets 23,445 58,983 82,428 23,445 58,983 82,428 RESTATED Unrestricted General Funds Restricted Funds Total As at 31 December 2023 Other net assets 38,493 44,247 82,740 38,493 44,247 82,740 14 Related party transactions During the year, the Charity made the following related party transactions.. Power of Zero US Philip Jonckheer and Steve Oliver are Trustees of Power of Zero UK and Power of Zero US. During the year, Power of Zero US paid £25,26512023.' £6,191) to the charity for license fees. Except for the above, there are no related paty transactions in addition to those disclosed throughout the financial statements. 21