Project Africa – Football Connects
Trustees’ Annual Report
For the year ended 2024
Reference and Administrative Details
Charity name: Project Africa – Football Connects Charity number: 1196897
Registered address: 16 Northumberland Avenue, CT9 3BP Website: https://www.projectafricafc.org/
Trustees during the year:
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Max Keens- Trustee
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Jacqueline Darby- Trustee
Principal Bankers: HSBC
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing document:
Project Africa – Football Connects is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered in England and Wales. The charity is governed by its Constitution, adopted on Dec 2021
Objectives and Activities
Charitable objectives:
To use football as a tool to promote education, health, and social inclusion for young people across Africa.”
Public benefit statement:
Our activities have benefitted the people of Kenya, supplying football pitches and sports gear for many communities in Kenya.
Achievements and Performance (2024)
1. Programmes and Activities
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We set up two football pitches for two separate organisations.
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It reaches thousands of kids all over Kenya
2. Partnerships and Collaboration
- Football Without Borders & VAP
3. Education, Health, and Inclusion
- Health and Education
4. Community Engagement and Fundraising
- I ran to every Premier League football stadium in 34 days to raise money
Financial Review
Income: £18810 Expenditure: £12706 Net movement in funds: £6104 Reserves carried forward: £6104
Reserves Policy
The trustees aim to hold unrestricted reserves equivalent to six months of core expenditure to ensure financial stability.
Plans for the Future
Build more pitches
Risk Management
Raising money
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. They must ensure that the financial statements give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial activities and position.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 29/10/25
and signed on its behalf by:
Max Keens
Chair of Trustees Project Africa – Football Connects
Project Africa – Football Connects
Statement of Receipts and Payments
For the year ended DEC 2024
Income (Receipts)
| ncome (Receipts) | |
|---|---|
| Category | Amount (£) |
| Donations and fundraising income | 12,500 |
| Grants and sponsorships | 4,000 |
| Merchandise / events income | 2,310 |
| Total Income | 18,810 |
Expenditure (Payments)
| Expenditure (Payments) | |
|---|---|
| Category | Amount (£) |
| Programme delivery (football training, community outreach) | 8,250 |
| Equipment and materials (kits, balls, gear) | 1,750 |
| Volunteer expenses and travel | 1,206 |
| Fundraising and promotion | 800 |
| Administration and governance | 700 |
| Total Expenditure | 12,706 |
Summary
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amount (£) | ||
| Total Income | 18,810 | |
| Total Expenditure | 12,706 | |
| Net Surplus for the Year | 6,104 |