2024-12-31-accounts - Tofauti Foundation

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 01/01/2024 To Period end date 31/12/2024

Charity name: The Tofauti Foundation

Charity registration number: 1200616

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The objects of the Foundation is to identify and partner with organisations on the ground in Africa, that have aligned values and objectives to make a difference across the four Tofauti pillars. The charity operates under four core pillars: 1. To achieve a reduction in human-wildlife conflict (coexistence) 2. To provide better local access to environmental awareness (foster understanding) 3. To protect wildlife 4. To protect natural habitats
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 purpose is to partner with proven and capable operators to ensure effective implementation and maximize the impact of our investments. At Tofauti, we value working with like-minded people who share our vision for meaningful change. By enabling communities to be part of lasting solutions, we believe we create opportunities with true longevity. We follow a rigorous process to identify the right partners. With members of our trustee body based on the African continent, their experience and insight are vital in guiding us to maximize the potential of every investment across the diverse projects we support.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance	Para 1.18	The Trustees of the Tofauti Foundation adhere at all times to the guidance and obligations set out by the Charities

issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit		Commission. As a recently established charity (October 2022), we are fully aware of these requirements and committed to upholding the highest standards of good governance.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	We conduct thorough due diligence to assess the past performance of organizations or individuals, including proof of concept and successful delivery of projects with comparable ambition. We also review all relevant legislative requirements, such as Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), NEMA approvals, and other necessary compliance measures. Beyond compliance, we look for partners who are like-minded and genuinely committed to driving meaningful progress in conservation and community development. Each project undergoes a detailed assessment of its potential, with particular attention to strategies for mitigating risks and addressing potential challenges.
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	Through a focus on locally owned solutions, Tofauti is dedicated to making social investments that enable rural communities and wildlife to thrive together, both in the short and long term.
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Everyone working with Tofauti does so on a voluntary basis; we have no formal employees receiving full- or part-time pay or benefits, except where a formal contract has been issued and approved by the Board.
Other		n/a

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	Crabs Alive Project During the year, the Crabs Alive Project focused on establishing the systems and infrastructure needed to support sustainable community-led aquaculture. Key developments included: 1.In-house nursery at Crabs Alive Ltd headquarters– Set up to provide a reliable source of crablets, consistently reared from egg to 5 grams, ensuring a steady supply for our expanding community projects. 2.Specialized nursery facilities– Installation of tanks, nets, and safe havens to support crabs through gestation, hatching, and early rearing stages, securing higher survival rates and healthier stock. 3.Freshwater and saline water systems– Development of freshwater storage units and blending processes with saline water to create optimal conditions for crablets to grow and thrive. Together, these activities strengthen the foundation for scaling the project, reducing reliance on wild crab populations, and enabling communities to benefit from sustainable aquaculture practices. Eco-Lodge Project During the year, progress was made on the construction of a self-help community eco- tourism facility in Kamungi Conservancy, located along the northern boundary of Tsavo West National Park. This eco-lodge is designed to serve as a sustainable source of tourism revenue directly for the Kamungi community. By combining conservation with community development, the project aims to create employment opportunities, foster wildlife-friendly zones, and provide visitors with an immersive experience that supports both local livelihoods and the preservation of natural habitats. The eco-lodge provides the Kamungi community with direct economic benefits through employment and revenue from tourism. It strengthens local capacity by involving community members in the operation and management of the facility, while promoting environmental stewardship. Additionally, the project helps to cultivate a sense of pride and ownership among

community members, ensuring that conservation and development efforts are sustainable in the long term. Tofauti Tractor Deployment In remote locations, access to reliable assets can make a significant difference to project outcomes. The Tofauti Tractor has been instrumental in supporting a wide range of initiatives for Tsavo Trust. Its contributions include the installation and maintenance of Human–Elephant Conflict (HEC) electric fences, construction of the community eco-lodge, provision of health and sanitation infrastructure, and support for permaculture projects. By enabling the efficient transport of materials and resources, the tractor has enhanced operational capacity across these projects, ensuring timely implementation and greater impact for local communities and conservation efforts. _____ Ongoing: Together For Water Through the Together For Water initiative, Tofauti identified two potential projects for funding; however, both opportunities were ultimately not feasible. The team is actively working to identify a new water project that meets both community needs and donor expectations. Last year, we explored the possibility of installing a borehole in Taita Taveta , but a misalignment between community expectations and the support Tofauti could provide meant the project was not pursued further. Subsequently , desalination options at Ngului were investigated as an alternative after reports from the dispensary highlighted health issues caused by high sodium content in local water, including multiple stomach ulcers. Unfortunately, the cost of implementing a desalination system for the number of dependents far exceeded available funds. Tofauti continues to explore partnerships and solutions to ensure that water provision remains a priority for the coming year.

African Grey Parrot & Vulture Rehabilitation Projects

Tofauti continues to engage in strategic partnerships to support two key wildlife conservation initiatives:

African Grey Parrot Release – The project aims to reintroduce endangered African Grey Parrots into their natural habitat, potentially on Rubondo Island, Tanzania , or an alternative suitable site. Support may include providing food for the parrots during adaptation, infrastructure, or monitoring of their progress in the wild. Current efforts are focused on navigating the legislative process, with decisions expected from government authorities by mid-2025. 2. Vulture Rehabilitation – Plans are underway to establish a vulture rehabilitation center in Nairobi, Kenya. Vulture populations have declined by approximately 70% over the past decade due to poisoning from pesticides such as Furadan. These raptors play a critical ecological role by removing carcasses and preventing the spread of disease. Tofauti is awaiting licensing approval and is committed to supporting the recovery of these species through infrastructure, care, and monitoring programs. Both initiatives are at an advanced planning stage, with ongoing discussions and regulatory processes shaping their eventual implementation. They represent Tofauti’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and the protection of endangered species in East Africa. _____ Updates: 10% Fence Plan – Kamungi Conservancy & Shirango Community Conservancy The 10% Fence Plan has been recognized as “the most innovative co-existence implementation opportunity in marginal rainfall areas to date” and is rapidly becoming Tofauti’s flagship project, attracting collaboration enquiries from Namibia, Zimbabwe, and even Costa Rica.

This initiative addresses the critical link between local communities and wildlife. By protecting crops and livestock from raids, the fences significantly reduce human–wildlife conflict, fostering more positive attitudes towards surrounding wildlife. Communities are educated on the importance of local wildlife, and in return for the protection provided by the fences, they are encouraged to nurture and coexist with these species. The project is continually refined alongside participating communities. The security and benefits afforded by the fences have created strong local demand, and interest in additional installations remains high. As such, this initiative is expected to continue expanding beyond the 18 fences currently installed. Roan Project – Ruma National Park The Roan Project focuses on safeguarding Kenya’s critically threatened Roan Antelope population and rebuilding it to viable levels through a combination of in-situ and ex-situ interventions. Tofauti has supported the installation of water infrastructure, including procurement of pipes and accessories, digging trenches and laying over 400 meters of piping, and installing six drinking troughs. Kenya’s Roan population has declined over the past four decades due to habitat loss, fragmentation, poaching, and other human activities. By 2018, the Ruma National Park population was estimated at just 19 individuals. Tofauti partners strategically with Back to Africa and Kenya Wildlife Service to provide a safety enclosure, offering water and secure habitat to reduce predation, particularly of juveniles by hyenas. Ongoing monitoring and management of the enclosure are required, along with plans to introduce additional individuals to address the genetic bottleneck. Provisions for these introductions are being sought from neighbouring African countries. The project represents a critical effort to preserve Kenya’s mammalian biodiversity and protect a biological treasure. Sand Dam Construction – Naibunga Conservancy The sand dam at Naibung’a Conservancy , part of the Northern Rangelands Trust, was constructed to improve water access for

both the community and local wildlife. Tofauti has provided ongoing monitoring, including project updates and site visits by field staff. The dam, constructed at Nkiloriti, is maturing on schedule, with minimal leakage reported. Full functionality is expected within 3–5 years, depending on rainfall. Even at this stage, the dam is already delivering significant benefits to the community, livestock, and wildlife, supporting resilience and sustainable water use in the region.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	n/a
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	n/a
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	n/a
Other		n/a

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The Charity received income during the period of £9,685. It expended £36,419 on projects and costs. Year End reserves are £71,783
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Funds are raised and spent in accordance with the Tofauti Pillars.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£71,783
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	n/a
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	n/a
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	Tofauti will continue to fund raise for specific projects such as the 10% Fence Plan, as well as general fund raising to support the Tofauti Pillars.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Principle sources of funding are: - Syndicates - Event fundraising - Individual donors - Other foundations
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	Due to financial size of the charity and active deployment of funds to field projects, there is not a policy to invest donation balances. With very little by way of overheads (no premises or employees currently), funding is deployed to a variety of field projects which are systematically assessed and recorded as being aligned to the strategic direction and focus areas of within the charity’s targeted causes.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Inherent to all small charities, success in all fundraising activities is critical to the charity’s ability to achieve benefits in its targeted causes in any given year. As the charity has been able to comfortably demonstrate quick deployment of funds and direct and full application of donations to field projects, this has supported the continued success rate of fundraising.
Other		n/a

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:		n/a
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	n/a
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	The appointment of Trustees is subject to formal review and approval by the Chair/Director. All Trustees are duly registered with, and comply with the requirements of, the Charities Commission.

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

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Tofauti Foundation
Other name the charity uses	None
Registered charity number	1200616
Charity’s principal address	Tofauti Foundation 1 London Road Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2HA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
Andrew Christian Lewis	Chair	Full year	Director plus trustee
Chay Crista Kerio Cullen MBE	Director and Founder	Full year	Chair
Emma Jane Bray	CompanySecretary	Fullyear	Chair & Director
Trevor Chambers	Marketing & Communications	Full year	Chair & Director
Jason Timothy Thorne Hurwitz	Strategy & Development	Full year	Chair & Director
Bianca Alessandra Corrado	Social Media	Began 8 January 2024	Chair & Director
Peter Wiliam Reynolds	Fundraising	Until 18 January 2024	Chair & Director
Benjamin Stuart Moralee	Treasurer	Until 4 June 2024	Chair & Director
Christopher John Smith	Treasurer	Began 20 June 2024	Chair & Director

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
None

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

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

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

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

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Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Other optional information

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Charity Name: Tofauti Foundation Receipts and payments accounts

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For the period from	01/01/2024 Period start date	To	31/12/2024 Period end date

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £	Restricted funds to the nearest £	Endowment funds to the nearest £	Total funds to the nearest £	Last year to the nearest £
Donations	9,567	-	-	9,567	-
Interest	118	-	-	118	-
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AR)	9,685	-	-	9,685	-

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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*Sub total*	-				-
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
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Crabs Alive Project	35,196	-	-	35,196	-
Adminstrative Expenses	1,223	-	-	1,223	-
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**Sub total **	36,419	-	-	36,419	-

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
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	- 26,734				-
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	98,517				-
	71,783				-

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 71,783 - - 71,783	Restricted funds to nearest £ - - -	Endowment funds to nearest £
71,783		-
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71,783	-	17/09/2025 -

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