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ANNUAL REPORT 2024
DETAILS
Antivenom Foundation
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Period end
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INTR()DUCTIC)N
Over 6bn people tive wth venomous snakes and with ever increasing levels of deforestation 8nd
encroachrnent into their natural habrtat. snakebites are inemtable. Everyyear 5 milb.on people are
birren by venomous snakes. resulting in 80.(KK)-140.000 deaihs. and leaving 400,000 wiih life
changing disabilities Including ampurations and organ failure. Snakebite Is a lact ol life lor rural and
Indigenous communilies and is an occuparional hazard lor the farmers who grow our collee,
chocolate and other commoditie5 we consume every day. Because the popuLation m05t affected
are young 15-40 years old) and the consequences are severe. the impact of snakebite is
disproportionate. wth 8 Combined burden of 6-8 milbon disabibty adjusted life years IDALYSI lost.
This is a toll comparableto diseasessuch as prosiaiecancer. cemcal cancer. rheumatoid anhritis.
viral hepatitis an¢J upper respiratorytract infections.
The tragedy is that tre8tments for snakebite e￿st and are highlyeffective. Aniwenom prevents over
90% of morbidity and morrality and is lisieo as an esseniial medicine by iheWHO. bui the supply
is in crisis. Less than 30% of the antNenorn needed is produced. and 40% of species have no
specific treatrnent. These problerns ale concentrated in low- and middle-income countries where
the import of fake or inappropriate antwenoms means that in some cases up to 90% of the
available aniivenom is known not rowork.
The Antivenom Foundation is a stan-up charity a big ambition.. to creaie the worlds. first
international antwenorn stockpile. In doing so we hope to enable access io effectwe a￿tr￿e￿orn8
rhrough procuremeni mechanisms from vetted suppliers, with wrap around supporr from our
exrenswe global new￿rk of ¢xperr volunteers.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIIIITIES
Summan" of charin" purpose
The primary aim of the AntNenom Foundation is to establish the world's first international
antivenorn stockpile mechanism to pro￿lde effectwe treatments that prevent death and disability
from the biles and stings of venomous animaLs. In pursuit of this primary g081 the Antivenom
Foundaiion has scope to provide support io patients, physicians and local orgnisations. and to
further research. education and awareness on the issue of animal envenomations.
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Summan" of main acrivirics
The goal of the Antwenorn foundation is incredibty ambitious and the trustees are under no
illusions as to the long and hard road ahead. In this firstyearof actmty the trustees have focused
on setting up the charity and connectinEWlth experts and community leaders.
Due to the international outlook of the charty. we faced significant difficulties in opening a bank
account and registering for gtrt aid. Thevery lengthy delays and uncertaintywe experienced on this
front imp8ired fundraising activity duringthe period. The trLJStees applied io several small grant
schemes, however, as a start-up charitywilh an internaiional outlook It has become clear Ihai
there do noi appear to be any seed funding schemes in ihe UK ihar are wlling to take a risk with
such an earty-stage initiatwe. Goingforwaid the antNenom foundation is goingto focus on rai51ng
funds from donations to enable the first proof of concept delwery project. Despite the challenges
on the set-up and fundraising side. the Antivenom Foundation has had some success through our
￿e￿Ork of expert volunre¢rs who have had a direct impaci on rhe ground (see achievemenis and
performance).
Stitement on Chirin. commission guidince on public benefir
The Trusiees confirm that, in exercising their powers and duries. Ihey have had due regard 10 ihe
guidance on public benefit issued bythe Charitycommission for England and Wales. The Trusiees
are satisfied that the charity's actiwties hève been cairied out in a mannei that aligns wth the
public benefit requirernent set out In the Charitycommission's guideb"nes.
In makingdecisions, the Trustees have considered ￿th the aims and the actmfies of the charity.
ensuring thai they are forthe public benefii and Ihat the chaiitys resources are used ettectivelyto
further its charitable purposes.
ACHIEVETrIENTS AND PERFORIIANCE
Summati. of main achicvcmcnis
Our main achievements in ihis period have come from the abilityof the friundation to draw on our
nerwork of international expert volunieers pioviding small but meaningful coniiibutions that have
made a significant difference on the ground.
South Africa and Eswatini had experienced ongoing issues with the supply of effective antr￿enoms
leading to shortages. At the reouesi ol officials from the local regulatory authorities ISAHPRAI and
local organisations. rhe Antivenom Foun¢Jation provided experts 10 compile and review the
available evidence Yor alternatwe antwenoms. This led to the ernergencyapprovdl lundei section
211 of 2 8ntivenoms. Thanks to ihiswork in obtainingemergencyapproval. one of these
8ntivenoms was procured and extensNely used by I￿81 orginisaiions in Esw8tini. which in
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Kenya like rnany countries has a substantial burden of snakebites and unequal access to effective
antivenoms. Through our ne￿Ork of contacts. IheAntivenom foundation was able to faciliiaie a
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donation o1600vials laproximaiiy l (K>-1sOtreatmentsi of antNenom byconnecting suppliers io
the ministry of health in Baringo county. wth Logstical support foi the donation provided by MSF.
Lebanon has long had issueswth antivenom availability and suitability. Workingwith roxicologists
atthe American Universityof Beirut IAUBI. theAntwenoffl Foundation has fosteied a collaboration
th antivenom experts atthe Universityofcosta Rica to develop an effective antivenom forthe
Middle East and North African IMENAI region. This effon led to a new reformulated antivenom
which is due ro enter phase 1 safety studies in Lebanon underthe supervision of AUB.
FINIlNCI£lL REVIEI¥'
RcN"icB' of financial P051tion
The Antivenom Foundation is Siill a start-up charity in the process of setting up. it Iheieloie has not
undertaken any substantialfundraisingor acti￿[leS thai incuTied anyexpense. In the process of
establishingthe charitywe encountered substantial difficLJlties in opening a bank account, having
been refused a bank account by a111he major banks. despite having duly followed their lengthy
process. A number of grant applicaiionswere made.. however. these were all Unsuccessful. A
modest sum of £157 was raise¢J. primarilyfrom on￿"ne donation-cashback" plattorms. The sums
raised are noi sufticieni to undenake anyaciiwfies related to the primaryaim ol the charity to
supply antiven0￿ and have therefore beerh held in reserve.
Rescrvcs polia"
To date the foundation has not raised any significant funds and does not incur any overheads so
does not have a formal reserves policy. Should thi5 Posltion change in the future then the tiustees
11 develop a reserves policy as appropriate.
Going concerns
The current econornic enwronment has been chaliengingfor the charity sector. As a start-up
charitythere are very limited opponunitiesio obiain grant funding, which are further diminished by
our intern8tional o(Jrlook and focus on neglected diseases. Aniwenom is expenswe., SLJbs18ntial
sums will Ihereloie need to be raised before (he loundaiion can stan ro lullil its primary objective
ol providing aniivenom to Ihose in need. Noneiheless, the foundation does not currently Incur any
expenses and provides a valuable nucleus that connects local oiginisation5 to experts. Despite
the difficulties raising funds. the foundation is supported bydedicated volunteers who are in It for
the longterm and prepared for a difficuli road ahead. The trustees are therefore not concerned
about the abilityof the charity io continue.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND IIANAGE,IIENT
The Antivenom Foundation is a Chaiitable Incoiporated Oiganisation ICIOI governed by
constitution. Trustees are appointed for a term of 3years by majority resolution passed at a
properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting indmduals for appointment a5
charity irusi¢es. the charityirustees must have regard 10 the skills. knowledge and experience
needed for rhe effective adminisrraiion of the CIO_
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REFERENCE AND AD￿[INIST]LlTIVE DETAILS
Antivenom Foundation IAVF)
ReE: 1204543
Addre88
11 SpringGrove
Godairning
GU7 3SS
Trustees
Faisa Price
Steven Swallow
Alessia Cacioni
ActNefrom Tefm
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FUNDS HELD AS CLTSTODIAN TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF
OTHERS
Not applicable
DF.C.L.IRATI()NS
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Trustee= Faisa Price
Trustee: Steven Swallow
Signed..
Signed:
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**Antivenom Foundation** 

**Antivenom Foundation 1204543 Receipts and payments accounts For the period** 31/8/2023 23/12/2024 **To from** 

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|**A1 Receipts**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to the nearest      £**<br>**157**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**157**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br> **157**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br> **-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br> **-**<br>**-**<br>**157**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**157**|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to the nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|**Endowment**<br>**funds**<br>**to the nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|**Total funds**<br>**to the nearest £**<br>**157**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**157**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**157**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**157**|**Total funds**<br>**to the nearest £**<br>**157**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**157**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**157**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**157**|**Last year**<br>**to the nearest £**|
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|**Categories**<br>Signed by one or two trustees on<br>behalf of all the trustees<br>**B5 Liabilities**<br>**B3 Investment assets**<br>**B2 Other monetary assets**<br>**B4 Assets retained for the**<br>**charity’s own use**<br>**B1 Cash funds**|**Details**<br>**Details**<br>**Details**<br>**Details**<br>**_Total cash funds_**<br>(agree balances with receipts and payments<br>account(s))<br>**Details**<br>Donations<br>Signature|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**157**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**157**<br>**-**<br>OK<br>OK<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**asset belongs**<br>**Cost (optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**asset belongs**<br>**Cost (optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**liability relates**<br>**Amount due**<br>**(optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>Print Name<br>Faisa Price|**Endowment**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**|
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