O PLAN INTERNATIONAL For children and equality for girls AN INTERNA IIONAL UKI RUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT 2024
CONTENTS Contents About Plan Intemational Welcomefrom our CEO and Chair A message from our Youth Advisory Panel Our impact Strategic review Our strategy Our supporters Looking back: Strategy highlights 2021-2023 Looking forward: Our 2024-2027 strategy Statutory review Financial review 10 24 25 26 29 30 34 36 38 47 50 51 54 58 91 Managing risk Our people Our organisation Legal and administrative informalion Accounts Independent auditor's report Primary statements Notes forming part of the financial statements Thankyou The information included on pages 9-28 constitutes Plan Intemational UK'S Strategic Report for the yearto 30 June 2024. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
ABOUT PLAN INTERNATIONAL and implementation of the programmes we fund overseas. The projects highlighted in this report have all received financial support from Plan International UK- many will also receive funding from other Plan International members and other partners. The reach and impact included in this report reflect the whole project. Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children's rights and equality for girls. We strivefor an equal world where every child can reach theirfull potential and every girl can choosetheir own future. Plan International UK is an independent development and humanitarian children's charity. with no religious, political or government affiliation. For morethan 85 years, we've been building powerful partnerships to protect children's rights and fight inequality. To create lasting Change, we work together wilh children. local communities. partners and supporters. The Trustees. Annual Report 2024 Gover5 the period 1 July 2023-30 June 2024. Plan Int8rnational works across more than 80 countries to build a future where every child is safe and receives an education. A world where all girls are free from violence, in control of their own body, know their rights and have theirvoices heard. And if disaster strikes, we're there too. We work to protect childr8n, keep them leaming and help their communities to recover, rebuild and develop their resilience. Plan International UK is part of the Plan International global family and leads the work of the charity in the UK. This includes raising crucial funds for our work,. advocacy and campaigning with young people- and tackling the barriers gids face in the UK. "It's important totslk abotrt violen¢& in order to prevent it," says 12-year-old Genesisfrom Honduras. Shg is raising awargngss ofviolence and sexual abuse in her community. We work closely in partnership with Plan International to supportthe effective design Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
WELCOME FROM OUR CEO AND CHAIR govemment to advocate for investment and programmes that benefit young people. Elsewhere, we have seen tangible impacts of our work. Delivering critical nutrition services to hundreds ofthousands of families in Nigeria over the last three years, has led to healthier mums and pregnant women. as well as lower rates of malnutrition among babies and children. In Zimbabwe, 13,200 marginalised adolescent girls have now received vocational skills and learning through our work there. Around 77% of these girls have then gone on to further education, training or employment- dramatically enhancing their options and prospects in life. Ouryoung Health Programme is also notable, running both in the UK and in several locations overseas. This programme is redefining how young people are informed and supported in making positive choices for their health, wellbeing and lifestyle. The external environment in which Plan International operates remains challenging. Changing geopolitics, conflict and climate change Continue to erode previous progress and exacerbate inequalities, poverty and hungeraround the world. This, alongside sobering estimates that it will take over 130 years to achieve gender equality, makes all of us even more resolute and determined in our purpose: to advance children's rights and equalityfor girls. Despite facing uncertainties and constraints, we are immensely proud of ourwork. Earlier this year. Rose visited a project in Jesus de Machaca in Bolivia which empowered young women to start entrepreneurial ventures. The programme not only contributed to their financial independence but was also achieving long-term change in their communities- shifting perspectlV8s on th8 rol8 of girls and women, and demonstrating the agency of young people to make change within theirown Gommunities. At the same time, the deeply concerning and worsening situations in Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine. to name just a few, have weighed heavily on our hearts. The images and stories emerging from th8S8 regions serv8 as a stark reminderofthe urgency and importance of humanitarian response, as well as the gendered impacts ofcrisis on girls and young women. We continue to raise funds, advocate to governments to take action, and work with local partners to provide vital aid to those living in these catastrophic crises. While there, Rose met Cristina, a fomier sponsored child, who said that the encouragement of her sponsor had given her the confidence and belief in herself to continue hereducation. She is now leading a youth network ofthousands of young people in the 20 provinces of the region. She is also the main youth interlocutor with the departmental and national With reductions in UK Govemment funding for aid and the impact of the Gost-of-living crisis in the UK on fundraising from the public, we have Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
taken action lo reduce our UK cost base. This is to ensure we get as much funding as possible to the communities we work with around the world, while at the same timeworking to ensure long-term financial sustainability. We have also developed a new strategy focusing on the areas we've identified as key in order to continue to have impact on the lives of children and girls over the coming years. You can read more about it on page 26. We are proud to be a founding signatory to Pledge for Change, re-imagining the role of international non-governmental organisations IINGOS) in Ihe global humanitarian and development aid system. We are working across the Plan International family and with partners to achieve the long-term aspiration of a stronger aid ecosystem based on th8 principles of solidarity. humility. and self- determination. Rose Caldwell Chief Executive Professor Sir lan Diamond Chair It is only through harnessing the collective power of our sponsors, donors, partners, staff, volunteers and young people we work with that W8 ar8 able to create lasting impact. Thank you to all who have contributed to our mission. Your generosity and ongoing support fuels our passion and enables our progress towards advancing children's rights and achieving equality for girls. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
A MESSAGE FROM OUR YOUTH ADVISORY PANEL My name is Aneurin. I've been a member of Plan International UK'S Youth Advisory Panel (YAPI since August 2023. Joining YAP has given me so many opportunities to grow and work with an amazing team. YAP is a group ofyoung people who are committed to the advocacy of children's rights and gender equality. We work in a team to inform the decision making of Plan International UK to ensure the voices of the youth are taken into account. This is important in making sure the charity carries out their goal properly: to promote the rights of children and girls. One highlight would have to be all the work we did leading up to the 2024 General Election. From the honest conversations we had on the current political state of our country, to the contributions we made on Plan International UK'S General Election Manifesto, we at YAP are very fortunate to be part of an organisation that actively listens to young people. l applied to YAP as a way of gaining vital experience in advocacy and campaigns. Yet. in retrospect, I have gained so much more. I've strengthened many valuable skills such as teamwork, communication and organisation. Skills that helped me land my current position as a catering assistant at my local hospital, and that have helped me grow as a person. Yet our work is farfrom done. It's up to all of us to hold our politicians to account. W8 at YAP ar8 looking to contact our local MPS to urge the new Government to prioritise advancing children's and girls, rights so we can create a better world for our youth. Stand-out activities include the inductions we did on media Iraining. humanitarian aid and Gampaigns., all ofwhich are relevantto my desired career in diplomacy. I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved so far and look forward to another year of being a youth advisor. Aneurin Plan International UK YAP member Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
"I come here to meet friends and play with them.- says 12-year-old Lena who attends a child-friendly space set up by Plan Intemational in South Sudan. Hèrfamily was forcèd to flèè the conflict in Sudan.
WE REACHED NEARLY 7 MILLION CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD, ACROSS 68 PROJECTS IN 32 COUNTRIES: 1.3 MILLION people directly supported by our programmes, 67% of whom were girls and women 5.59 MILLION people indirectly reached through our work Thanks to our 56,900 UK SPONSORS 74,800 SUPPORTERS 7,500 CAMPAIGNERS we are supporting nearly generously donated to our work in the UK stood with us to fight for equality for girls 63,000 CHILDREN Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
STRATEGIC REYIEW "I learnt a lot from Plan International about my menstrual health and hygiene. I now $harÈthis information with my friènds," says Nesly, 15. from Guatemala.
OUR STRATEGY Our Trustees, Annual Report is structured to reflect our 2021-2023 organisational strategy. During this reporting period, we came to the end of this strategy and embarked upon a new one. For the purposes of this report, we continue to share our reflections and achievements from the past year against our 2021-2023 strategy. On page 25. we also offer some additional highlights from across the full strategy period. These reflections remind us of the progress made towards advancing children's rights and equality for girls. Yet they also humble us with what is still to be done. There are many barriers to progress and Plan International UK must continue to evolve so we can deliverour mission in a changing world. Volce for change Youth centred Tocomnue lo be a [rful infvJrrirKJ To técome a more YOUthnIer8d Programme wllh Impacl Maxlmlse Income To bu1 on the slrengihs ol our dweknpmenl aThY humanitsnan rJrammirKJ wort. OUR PURPOSE To re•xamine oui funding rnod61 aThJ MlmI$@ our resources for impact. Our new organisational strategy, spanning 2024-2027. S88ks to position us to dothat. Read more about it on pages 26-28. To advance children's rights and equality for girls ngcu ure neg an To enhance our orgarwtKinal cutture to w our organIsat and pec to Ihrlve. To embra our role a5 8n acllve memtr of the global Plan lamity Insplrlng brand Think digital To Strengtr our brand to rrrn ouf abltyto lunttraise. InflUer arKI To devÈk)p our abilty to oppraie Èffecbvety rdrt age. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 10
PROGRAMME WITH IMPACT Our programmes prioritise protecting children's rights and keeping girfs safe, learning and in control of their bodies, including in humanitarian crises-an area in which we are seeing a sharp increase in need worldwide. Together with communities and partners, we deliver programmes which help tackle the biggest challengesfacing children and young people in the UK and globally- with a particularfocus on girls. in all theirdiversity. Delivering both long-term development programmes and responding to humanitarian crises ensures we continue to have impact in the lives of children. and especially girls who often find themselves disproportionately affected. And increasingly. our programm8s must simultaneously do both - work with communities to address longer-term needs while preparing for and responding to crises. This year we supported people affected by the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Sudan, among many others. In Gaza, more than 85% ofthe population has been displaced from their homes since events on 7 October 2023. Thousands of children have been killed. Without a ceaselire. children and families remain at huge risk. And in Sudan, where conflict brok8 Out in April 2023, nearly a million peopl8 are on th8 brink offamine, including children. We have scaled up our response to both crises. working in partnership with other Plan International offices and local partners to deliver much-needed aid. This includes food and water, non-food items such as shelter materials, and mental health and psychological support. Though access in Gaza has been challenging, we were able to deliver 19 trucks ofsupplies into Gaza and 6,000 hot meals. Colleagues at Plan Intemational Egypt preparing dignity kits lor girls and women in Gaza. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 11
As proud members of the Disasters Emergency Committee IDECI, we also continued to support people affected by the Ukraine conflict, reaching almost 467,000 people since our response began in 2022. We have strengthened civil society organisations and provided refugees and displaced families with multiple services. This includes food, financial support for accommodation and shelter rehabilitation. and life skills and employment support. It also includes protection services. safe spaces for children. and mental health and psychological support. Elsewhere, our child sponsorship programme supported comtnunities all overtheworld to help educate, empower and protect children. Nearly 63.000 children around the world were supported directly by UK sponsors alone last year. With this support, communities have been able to provide what children need to thrive- from the chance to go to school to access to safe water. All children in sponsored communities where Plan International works benefit from this support. whether or not they have an individual sponsor- such as through essential services like education and healthcare. "l am abl•to teach others how to harvest and hov4 to process vegetables." 4khlmonl. Akhimoni, 15. is leaming to grow nuiritiousfo(Kl In her school garden in Bangladesh. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 12
Other highlights from across our programmatic work overthe lastyear include: men. with early interventions to help tackle gender-based violenGe. Providing expertise in anticipatory action across both the Plan International family and the INGO sector, sothat communities better involve and protect girls in their plans to prepare for shocks and crises. In the UK, the Girls, Rights Collective network grew to 1,600 members and held 46 eventsto build collaboration in tackling gender inequality. Training 405 community health volunteers in Nigeria to boost child nutrition, through the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRINI programme. Empowering young people across Egypt, Kenya, Colombia, Brazil, Thailand and Indonesia to raise awareness about non-communicable disease prevention, through the Young Health Programme funded by Astrazeneca. Supporting almost 12,000 students with Cyber safety and internet literacy skills in Vietnam. helping to keep them safe from human trafficking and exploitation. Equipping disadvantaged young people across Zimbabwe, Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal and Indonesia with the skills and support to develop theirown mi¢robusinesses through the Future Makers programme, funded by Standard Chartered. Training 350 teachers in Nigeria to identify and address the different needs of crisis-affected girls and boys in the classroom (gender-responsive teaching) to promote equal outcomes throLJgh the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigerian EdLJcation {PLANE111 programme. Playing a leading role in supporting gender-transformalive education in humanitarian settings in four countries in West and Central Africa. in partnership with Education Cannot Wait. Reaching 3,357 young people in the UK this year, including 800 boys and young One programme to end this year was the Joint Action for Nutrition Outcome IJANOI programme in Bangladesh. The programme achieved improved nutrition outcomes for 1,070,031 adolescents in Bangladesh and a Gommitment by the government to improving nutrition among children and young people. In the UK, the Young Change Makers programme was successfully completed. Young Change Makers awarded microgrants to young people in Wales to develop projects that created social change in their communities- from girls only skate sessions to tackling taboos around p8riods. What is gender transformative education? Gender transformative education is about making leaming truly inclusive- and in turn, accelerating a fairer wodd for all. To do that, it requires tackling the hamiful gender norms, stereotypes and power structures right across the education system that reinforce inequality. We help others identify. analyse and Ghallenge these barriers and work together to overcome them. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 13
SPOTLIGHT: GIRLS, EDUCATION Education. Every girf. Everywhere. The programmes featured here showthework going towards making that a reality-even In crisls. Supporting Adolescent Girls, Education (SAGE) in Zimbabwe SAGE offers a chance for out-of-school girlsto learn. The programme is led by Plan International and funded through the Girls. Education Challenge- an initiative of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office {FCDOI. The first phase of SAGE came to an end this year. Since 2018, the programme has helped 13,200 adolescent girls improve their literacy and numeracy skills, and learn vital life and vocational skills. All the girls were out of school across 11 districts. Many were mothers. Gi¥ in Zimbabwe attend a SAGE teaching session with their children. Furtherfunding means an additional 5,000 adolescent girls will now also get similar support up until 2026. he ISAGEI programme has offered a second chance to adolescent mothers and married girls who may have dropped out of school." The SAGE model combines an approach that centres girls, voices and needs wilh a strategic government partnership to create systemic change- and is now leading thezimbabwean government's approach to non-formal education. Hub development committee member, Harare Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 14
"It is better to educate a girl than to marrythem." 18, South Sudan Tina, 18, has been ableto return lo leaming through tha Education Cannot Wait programmg in South Sudan. Education Cannot Wait in South Sudan In South Sudan, girls representjust 31% of children currently attending classes at secondary school. Inequality, harmful gender norms and inadequate school facilities all make it more likely that girls will leave school early- but conflict makes girls even mor8 vulnerable. "It is hard for girls to go to school when they are menstruating. There is no changing room or toilets where we can change our sanitary pad or feel clean. This is why lots ofgirls stay at home, then they fall behind and it's hard to catch up. A lot of girls will be forced to marry early, then they stop coming to school." The multi-year humanitarian and resilience programme in South Sudan funded by Education Cannot Wait seeks to tackle this by ensuring access to quality, safe and inclusive education- including for girls like 18-year-old Tina: This programme is removing each of these barriers. from providing toilet facilities to offering catch up classes for girls who've been forced to drop out. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 15
SPOTLIGHT: SPONSORSHIP Supporting whole communities through sponsorship Sponsored child Tri is 12 years old and lives in Indonesia with her motherand three siblings. She helps her family by fetching water for their daily needs. Like other children in hercommunity. she used to have to walk to the spring outside the village to access clean water. She made th8 journey every morning before school and then again in the afternoon. This took hours each day. Things changed when Tri's community constructed a new piped water system with the help of Plan International. The system propels water into four tanks located in the centre of the village, making safe water more accessible to 100 households. Thanks toth9 new watèr syst8m, Tri Ileftl and otherchildren in her village do not haveto walk lar to accoss cloan wator. Tri is part of Plan International's sponsorship programme. It's th8 SUPPOrt ofchild sponsors that makes projects like these possible. Projects that improve access to water, education and healthcare not just for the sponsored children but for their communities as well. "My friends and l are happy with the water in our community. We don't need to get up earlier in the morning and pass by the dark road to fetch water." The new water tanks are located just 15 metres from Tri's home: "l am happy that l am free to spend more time playing and studying. I don't worry about being late to school any more because I have to spend my mornings collecting water.. Tri, 12, Indonesia Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 16
VOICE FOR CHANGE and young people, including the particular impacts on girls, and the crucial role that young people can play in addressing climate change. We successfully engaged with multiple governments including the UK to influence negotiations and secured a commitment to a new formal focus on children and climate change in future conferences. Across the year we continued to be a powerful voice forchange, influencing decisionsthat affect girls and all children. We continued to work closely with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office IFCDO) to shape their policies and action that support girls around the world. We contributed to the development of the Government's new International Development stralegy, which centres women and girls, helping to ensure that the righls of girls will be prioritised within international development. In April and May, we supported two young people. Holly from the UK and Chetana from Nepal. to attend the UN'S Commission on Population and Development {CPDI to influence on sexual and reproductive health and rights ISRHRI. We successfully advocated for Holly to bethe UK Government's first Youth Advisor to CPD and an official member of their delegation. Holly shared priorities for young people with the Government- and as a result many of these were included in the Ministerof Development's statement given during the Conference. This will contribute to ensuring that the Government's action on SRHR is infomied by young people's experiences. With a general election on the horizon. we worked with girls to develop a clear vision for the action we want to see from the next UK Government. We launched our manifesto and will continue to use this to advocate for policies that address the barriers girls face. W8 have continued to sca18 up our humanitarian influencing this year, including in response to the horrifying events in Gaza. We have called on the UK Government to take much greateraction. including through calling on the UK to urgently support a full and immediate ceasefire. and reinstate vital funding to the UN in Gaza. 3 IN 5 girls and young women in the UK DO NOT TRUST politicians at all. In December we worked closely with colleagues across Plan International to support 10 young peoplefrom around the world to attend the COP28 UN climate conference. They highlighted the impacts ofthe climate emergency on children "Sourc&TheSlateolGirf5' Rightsinthe UK2024. Flan Internationd UK Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 17
"I want to see a world where every girl has access to comprehensive sexuality education." Chetana, 19, Nepal -sING Youth advocates Chetana and Hollytrfftnedto New York to advo¢ate lor gids and yotlng women within the UN'S Commission on Population arKI tlevelopment ICPDI. Plan International UK Ttustees. Annual Report 2024 18
SPOTLIGHT: CRIME NOT COMPLIMENT Public sexual harassment is an everyday realityfor girls. Girls and young women repeatedly tell us that they want it to stop but they feel they are left unprotected by the law. "I hope we will live in a world where women and girls won't live in fear." Dinah, 19. UK That's why in November 2020, Plan International UK launched the Crime Not Compliment campaign in partnership with the youth-led organisation Our Streets Now. Together with thousands ofgirls across the UK, we set out to change the law to protect girls from public sexual harassment. After years of tireless campaigning, the Protection from Sex-Based Harassment in Public Act passed in October 2023 and will be enforced bythe police from October2024. This marks a significant moment towards making the UK'S streets safe for girls and women and is an essential step for bringing about long-term cultural change. In the meantime, we have been working with the Government to ensure that the law leads to real change in how cases of public sexual harassment are handled. And we will be holding them to account. Dinah. 19. is one ofthe many young activists that made SU the campaign to end public sexual harassment was taken seriously. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 19
YOUTH CENTRED inputting into the Global Refugea Forum Youth Manifesto and participating in the UN General Assembly and COP28 UN climate Conference to raise awareness of challenges children face in accessing education in emergencies. Members of our Youth Advisory Panel and the Youth4EiE panel collaborated with other youth activists and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office {FCDOI to shape an education policy for girls globally. Some of the issues they've focused on include greater prioritisation of funding for education, breaking down barriers for refugees to access education and the need for psychosocial support for children. A member of ouryouth Advisory Panel joined other young activists, aged 15-24, from around the wodd to co-create a'Girls Pact forthe Future,. Th8 Pact shares their concerns and their vision for the future. It lays out clear and actionable recommendations for policy makers to achieve genderequality and is being shared widely with governments and others. Five youth activists accompanied us to Glastonbury Festival where we helped launched the festival's first ever period dignity scheme, by handing out free period products and speaking with festival goers about managing periods. Nyasha, one ofour Youth Advisory Panel members, joined our board of trustees as a Youth Delegate. Alongside existing Youth Delegate, Amelie, they bring a critical youth voice and perspective to our board. Lasting change for children and young people can only be realised if they play a meaningful role in shaping what impactstheir lives directly. That's whywe take a youth-centred approach to our programming. influencing and organisational governance. A youth-centred approach is not about children and young people having to solve the issues that aff8Ct them. It's about supporting them. listening, and working in partnership, to recognise and use their own power and voice. Last year we recruited 20 new members from across the UK to join ouryouth Advisory Panel IYAPI. Theyjoined us at a three-day youth residential and campaigned to accelerate change for girls as the General Election approached. They also helped develop the recommendations for action for our 2024 State of Girls, Rights in the UK report that shows it remains tough to be a girl wh8rev8ryou live in th8 UK. Their commitment and passion are inspiring. Otherhighlights of ouryouth-centred work this year include: The Youth for Education in Emergencies {Y4EiE) project, in partnership with Education Cannot Wait IECWI, came to an end in December 2023. The project brought together young leaders from around the world to advocate for children's right to quality education in emergencies. Some highlights from the panel's last year included Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
mother was my last f defence against child rriage. allowing me to r tinue my schooling." Mahkn, 17fMali Sali was able to take out a loan and pay the school lees for herdaughter Mahawa thanks to a savings group sel up with Plan Intemational's support. MAXIMISE INCOME With this support, communities around the world are helping to ensure children reach their full potential. As the cost of Ilvlng contlnued to rlse In the UK, we explored different ways to enable our donors to support children in a waythat worked for them. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported our work. Gifts in wills are a special way to help us secure long-term income for the charity. This year £778,000 was left to us from gifts in wills to provide opportunities for the next generation. However, the funding environment remains challenging. Not only has the cost-of-living crisis inevitably and understandably had an impact, but the UK Government's decision to reduce Official Development Assistance IODA) from 0.7% to 0.50A of GNI continues to limit what is available lo support children and girls. We continue to focus on diversifying our income sources and making the most of opportunities when they arise. Supportlor our humanitarian appeals and priority projects helped grow our trusts and foundations income and we secured three new corporate supporters. We continued working in partnership with donors such as Education Cannol Wait (ECWI and the World Bank, whose funding is helping to deliver large-scale programmes addressing education in emergencies and child nutrition. As ofJune 2024, the support of closeto 56.900 sponsors helped support almost 63.000 children. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 21
INSPIRING BRAND of high-profile figures. It gave girls a chanca to leam about industries that interest them, develop leadership skills and champion better representation. The campaign's message of celebrating the incredible talent of girls reached 1 million users on social media and 37 million readers across media outlets. Our brand helps build recognition. trust. connection and loyalty. It communicates our commitmentto a more equal world for girls and inspires peopleto support and champion our cause. In the last year the Plan International global family completed a brand refresh. including a new global proposition 'Until we are all equal, which will act as a guiding statement for ourwork here at Plan International UK. This brand refresh will help our global familyto be more aligned, more consistent and more impactful- making the most ofour global footprint in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. We celebrated International Day of the Girl 2023 with a brand, awareness and fundraising campaign, once again featuring Girls Takeover. This year we grew Girls Takeoverto 21 opportunities forgirls and young women totake over leadership positions in media, business and politics, or front the social media accounts THRIVING CULTURE Every dayi our staff use their expertise and creativity to drive forwards our core mission. To continue harnessing their passion, we aspireto build a positive. inclusive working environment that allows staff in all their diversity to perform attheir besl. Our values and Feminist Leadership Principles continue to guide us in this work. 'It was inspiring to see individuals breaking barriers and thriving In an industrytraditional dominated by a specific demographic." Precious, 15, took overas National Grid's pSIdent of Electricity Transmission. This year, we conlinued to review and amend our organisational structures to ensure we deliver effectively on our ambitions into the future. We also started preparing to move into a new office that will better fit our current needs and improve the ways we work together. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
THINK DIGITAL wider Plan Inlemational family to advocate for girls and young women within the UN'S Commission on Population and Development ICPD) is an example of this. As a result of ourjoint work, alongside youth advocates and partners, govemments committed to the achievement of genderequality and recognised the importanca of sexual and reproductive health and rights in development. This year we reached a major milestone with the launch of our new website. Designed with accessibilityg mobile-first features, and ethical storytelling at its core. the new website offers a better experience for our supporters. This project formed a significant part of the strategy period, and we will be monitoring its impact as we embark on our new strategy. Digital transformation will remain a critical part of our next strategy period. We will be reviewing our digital tools, data and insights, culture and channel integration to help us to be a more effective, responsive organisation. ONE GLOBAL PLAN Plan International UKcontinuesto play a key role within the Plan Intemational family and our collective effortsto advance children's rights and equality for girls. This includes continued efforts in the past year to scale up our ability to deliver for children affected by humanitarian crises. Together with colleagues across the globe, we are working to increase our impact in areas where we know we can make a difference, including child protection, education in emergencies and building Climate resilience. "l am deeply rTh)ved by those who unfortunately had to get married beforg they wgrtr ready. They have been robbed ofthe chance to live their own lives." Huyen, 15. is leading numgrous initiatives to end child marriage in Vietnam. Our voice is more powerful when we speak together, too. Our close collaboration with the Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
OUR SUPPORTERS Highlights: 12 amazing London Marathon runners raising over £34,000. with one runner pledging to raise £100,000 by Nnning 10 marathons. Reaching 5,700 children and the £1 million milestone with the Costa Foundation. since we launched our partnership in 2015. Partnering with restaurant chain Mowgli Street Food to help 3,000 gids in India aGcess quality and inclusive education. Reaching over80.000 people in crisis through our project with Letterone. This includes children and families affected bythe hunger crisis in Ethiopia, Mali, Somalia and South Sudan, as well as those in Moldova and Poland affected by the Ukraine conflict. Players of the People's Postcode Lottery continuing to provide essential funding. helping support our international programmes and our campaigning for girls, rights in the UK. Supporting the social and economic empowerment of over 2.000 adolescent girls and young women living in rural Bolivia through our Strengthening Feminist Leadership project, funded bythe Karlsson Jativa Charitable Foundation. Celebrating International Day of the Girl where Barratt Developments, Astrazeneca. National Grid and Ford welcomed girts into their organisations to take over senior positions forthe day. With support from The Moondance Foundation, helping 3,870 people along the Kenyan coastline to Greate environmentally sustainable livelihoods, while protecting and rebuilding the fragile mangrove and seaweed ecosystems. Oursupporters are invaluable. Their unwavering commitment continuesto support girls, children and communities across the world. Helping to unlock fairerfutur8s 8V8ry day. Thank you to all the individuals, corporate partners and funders for your support this year in promoting children's rights and equality for girls. Ip 69841 Paige, asupporterfrom ourcorporate partner Kaplan, running the Lon(Jon Marathon 2024 for Plan International UK. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 24
LOOKING BACK: STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS 2021-2023 across our networks, this was a major achievement and a crucial step in ensuring greater safety for girls in the UK. Giving more opportunity and focus to girls The annual Intemational Day of the Girl is an important moment to raise awareness about the issues facing gids worldwide. Across this strategy period, we used this day as a flagship awareness moment. creating opportunities for girfs to be heard on issues that mattered to them. At the heart of this was our Girls Takeover programme where girls stepped into leadership positions, such as Editor of the Financial Times, and reached millions of people taking over the Instagram channels of well-known figures like Hillary Clinton and Gemma Styles. The 2021-2023 strategy period has been hallenging, defined by a stark rise in humanitarian emergencies againsl a global cost-of-living crisis. Nonetheless, Plan International UK has been ableto deliver change for children and girls. Here are fourof our hlghllghtsfrom across the strategy period: Meeting girls where the need is greatest We recognised the number of children facing crisis was rising. Scaling up our humanitarian impact and influence became key. Notable achievements included securing funding from Education Cannot Wait to help more girls in crisis claim Iheir right to education. And supporting girls affected by the Ukrain8 conflict through our largest ever humanitarian programme as part of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DECI. Becomlng an antl-raclstand truly inclusive organisation Following the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, Plan International UK recognised that we needed to work to become an anti-racist organisation. Being actively anti-racist, and inclusive. is essential to our ability to d81iver on our core mission. Teams acrossthe organisation have responded, from developing a more inclusive recrLJitment process. to delivering anti-raGism and allyship training. to embedding anti-racism communications principles. There is much more to do and we will continue on thisjourney. This includes our commitments as part of Pledge for Change to prioritise developing equitable partnerships, authentic storytelling and influencing wider change in the aid system. A change in UK lawto keep girls safe Atthe beginning ofthis strategy period, we launched our Crime Not Compliment campaign. Together with the grassroots youth organisation Our Streets Now, we called for protection for girls from all forms of public sexual harassment to be enshrined into law. In 2023, this becamea reality. Driven by young people and supporters Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
LOOKING FORWARD: OUR 2024-2027 STRATEGY and delivered with local communities and partners, which meet both urgent humanitarian needs and long-term change. And it means bold campaigns and influencing with girls, voices at the heart, to challenge the systems and structures holding them back. Our new 2024-2027 organisational strategy has been thoughtfully created to ensure Plan International UK continuesto have a lasting impact on the lives of children, with a focus on girls. We will continue to: Focus on achieving equalityforgirls When we focus on tackling the root causes of gender inequality to make the world a better placeto be a girl. we create safer and more just communities for everyone. W8 will continu8 to work in partnership across our programmes and influencing work to effectively tackle the biggest challenges facing girls, and strengthen our ability to deliver for girls in all their diversity. Much has been achieved to date. But the needs are growing and ever-more urgent. We must be bold to match the challenges we face and realise our ambition: all girls standing strong creating global change. Ensure ourapproach is youth-centred This means placing young people at the heart ofwhat we do to play a meaningful role in shaping what has adirect impaGt on their lives. We will continue to create inclusive and accessible ways for young people to do this, with a particular emphasis on working with girls and young women. For many years we have brought people together to protect children's rights and help girls thrive. Our new strategy builds on these strong foundations. To create real change for girls. To shift power to those leading it. To support where We're most n8eded. Our strategy has three key parts= a continuation of ourcore focus- the strategic shifts we wish to make., and the strategic enablers which will help us to do that. Respond to the growing climate crisis The climateemergency is increasing and deepening humanitarian crises and exacerbating gender inequalities. It is vital that we address the impact of climate change in all that we do, speak out forclimatejustice and help communities strengthen their resilience to it. Wewill further build ourresponse tothe climate crisis, integrating it across all our work and our operations. I. DELIVERING OUR CORE FOCUS Our core focus remains unchanged. We will continue to bring people together to protect children's rights and help girls thrive. This means delivering programmes around the world shaped Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
Across our work, we will continue to focus on key areas we know are crucial.. improving access to education, protecting children from violence. and promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights. quickly and efficiently to wher8 we'r8 needed most and be recognised as a key partner in times ofcrisis. Ourambition isto becomethe world's leading international NGO for girls in humanitarian crises. And in all that we do, we will continue to strive to embody our values and our commitment to anti- racism, diversity and inclusion. Funding our impact To meet our ambitionsto deliver change forgirls and their communities, funding is essential. Like many charities we are seeing pressures on fundraising as aid budgels are reduced and supporters and donors are affected by cost- of-living challenges. We will ensure we can raise vital funds for our work as efficiently and effectively as possible. from the wide range of partners and supporters who make it possible. 2. PRIORITISING STRATEGIC SHIFTS Alongside ourcor8focus, we have identified three areas where we want to deliver a greater shift in what we do and how we work. We will prioritise these overthe coming years to ensure we deliver as much as possiblefor girls and their communities. 3. MAKING CHANGE POSSIBLE Shift powerto support locally led change To drive lasting Change, the communities and partners we work with must have access to the power and resources needed to lead on shaping and delivering solutions, to access funding and tell their stories. We will prioritlS8 shifting power and resources including through equitable partnerships, contributing to wider transformation within the aid system, and focusing on ethical, authentic and anti-racist storytelling. To deliver our core focus and makethese important strategic shifts, we have identified two enabling areas of development that will support usto do this. Evidencing and learning from our Impact W8 know that our work delivers impact -gathering evidence is at the heart of our approach. But we know we can do even better. We will further improve consistency in the quality of evidence of our impact, and use this even better to continually leam and improve. We will also work so that we can share even more information with our supporters about the impact of their donations. Scale up our humanitarian impact We already reach millions of children affected by humanitarian Grises, but the needs are rising- and girls faGe particular challenges. We must increase our ability to respond Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 27
Being an effective and responsive organisation To be an effective and responsive organisation in our ever-changing world, we must continually learn and adapt. Our priority will be ensuring we remain agile, innovative and accountable. To do this we will foster a culture of innovation and manage our resources and our people well to maximise impact. We'll also focus on leveraging the opportunities thattechnology and data haveto offer when it comesto improving ways of working and key relationships. We will work with the new UK Government and Parliament to advocate for girls, rights around the worfd, and influence new government strategies as they are developed. We will also launch our'state of UK Girls, Rights 2024, report, and support young people to advocate for change on issues affecting them. We will embed a new Institutional Fundraising Strategy, and a new Fundraising and Engagement Strategy. These will guide how we engage new and existing supporters and partners, so that people feel closerto ourwork and can fund the change girls need. W8 will grow awareness of our Cause with a bold new '¢hallenger brand. mentality, and do even more to share the impact that supporters can have through partnering with us. Our strategy in action So, what does our new strategy in action look like in the coming year? Here arejust some ofthe activities planned: We will continue to become ever more agile and responsive so we can best meet the needs of children and theircommunities when humanitarian crisis strikes. We will work with communities to build their resilience to crises. And we will continue responding to ongoing crises such as in Sudan and Gaza and their regions. We will continue to implement existing and new programmes to a high quality. including our sponsorship programme. We will further deliver on our commitment to genderequality and inclusion across our work. Building on learning to date, wewill support localisation by acting on opportunitiesto move ownership of decision making and resources closer to where our programmes are delivered both within Plan Intemational and to local and national partners. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
T8IUIQRY R IEW '"CR LfyEuMITL&S, 11-year-old Panha's school in Cambodia is being supported bya Plan International project proffloting gender equality through swrt. "I normally play with both boys and girls. Girls can play volleyball just as well as boys.- says Panha Imiddlel.
FINANCIAL REVIEW remain our largest institutional donor in the y8ar. Income from our major partners (corporates, trusts and foundations) has declined by £5.4m from £10.6m to £5.2m. This is due to an exceptional donation in FY23 from Letterone, to support our humanitarian response to the Ukraine and hunger crises. INCOME Total income in the year ended 30 June 2024 was £66.9m, a £7.7m decrease from the prioryear. While income from donalions increased by £1.6m year-on- year, income from charitable activities fell by £9.Om and income from trading actimties also fell. Trading income has declined £0.8m in the year to £8.1m dueto a reduction in income from Social Development Direct ISDDirect), our consultancy company, after a very successful year in 2022123. Other incom8 includes increased interest on deposits and rental income and is up £0.5m. Donations have increased £1.7m, from £35.3m to £36.gm. This is primarily due to increased income from the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC}, from £5.Om to £8.1m, to support our humanitarian response to the Ukraine conflict. In contrast. individual giving income for sponsorship programmes, and the associated Gift Aid. declined by £1.3m. Overthe past three years, in response to challenging economic conditions, we scaled back our acquisition activities, which has impacted income. However, it has allowed us to retain funds to invest in growing our supporter base to raise more vital funding in the coming years. Legacy income has declined from £1.Sm to £0.8m, comparableto FY22, and after an exceptionally high year in 2022123. The donation received under deed of covenant from Plan Ltd, a trading subsidiary of Plan International Inc, increased by £0.6m, from £4.2m to £4.8m. WHERE OUR INCOME CAME FROM IN 202312024 IIONATIOIIS £36.9m CHARITABLEACTIVITIES £20.6m Sponsorship £14.3m donors £15.4m Otherdonations and appeals t19.3m Major partnerships £5.2m Income from institutional donors declined by £3.7m, to £15.4m. Ofthis, £2.7m is driven by European Commission contributions to both development and humanitarian programmes. as existing programmes come to an end. Education Cannot Wait income has decreased by £0.9m, from £4.3m to £3.5m, howeverthey TRADING ACTIVITIE$ £8.1m TOTAL £66.9M Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
EXPENDITURE BREAKDOWN OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IN 2023124 Expenditure in the year ended 30 June 2024 was £67.6m, a decrease of £8.1 m against the prior year. This was driven by a decrease in charitable activities in line with the decline in income. HUMANITARIAN £29.1m LONGTERM DEVEiOPHENT £18.6m Protection in Humanitarian Action £19.Om Sexual Health and Right8 £7.Om Expenditure on raising funds was £8.Om. a reduction of £1.6m against the prioryear. New donor acquisition activities were scaled back in 2021122, 2022123 and 2023124 in response to difficult market conditions and inadequate response rates. As reported last year the number of new regular givers recruited fell short of target, negatlV8ly impacting income and funds available for our work in future years. However, some funds from the under-investment this year have been retained to invest in growing our supporter base in the coming years, as market conditions improve. Health and Nutrition £5.8m £59.1 m of our expenditure was accounted for by charitable activities. This is a decrease of £6.5m, driven by lower charitable activity income. It still represents 87¥0 of our total expenditure. This includes an allocation of support costs. in line with charity accounting rules. Education in Emerg8ncios £&5m Incluslve Quality Education t3.2m Our humanitarian work accounts for49% ofour charitable spend, in line with 2022123. Long-term development represents 31% of our charitable spend, whilst SDDirect consultancy work accounted for 13Yo of our charitabl8 activities in the year, in line with last year. Other £1.1m EIIVIItONMEMT &RESIUEMCE SDDIRECTCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES £7.9m ADVOCACY, POLICY & CAMPAIGNIIIG £1.7m TOTAL £59.IM Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 31
RESERVES AND FUNDS Plan International UK'S reserves do not cover the delivery risk of intemational programmes as this risk is substantially held by Plan International Inc and covered by their reserves policy. The charity holds three categories of reserves= Unrestricted Reserves comprising of: General Reserves also known as Free Reserves Designated Reserves Restricted Reserves General Reserves were £11.9m on 30 June 2024. £3.4m higher than the top end ofthe £7.7m-£8.5m target range. General Reserves General Reserves are that part of a charity's unrestricted funds that are available to spend on any ofthe charity's purposes. Each year the trustees review the reserves policy, which specifies the level of general funds thal should be held. Reserves will be reduced to required levels overthe coming three years. We anticipate that reserves will be used for fundraising reinvestment when economic conditions and returns improv8, to respond to humanitarian Crises, to invest in programme development, and to invest in core systems and digital platforms. Plan International UK'S reserv8 policy specifies the principal risks which may require use of reserves and the level offunds that should be set aside to ensure they can be dealt with appropriately. Accordingly, Plan Intemational UK sets aside reserves to.. However, given the level of uncertainty faced, trustees have decided to retain flexibility on wh8n funds are deployed and how investment priorities are balanced. Therefore, reserves have not been formally designated. Provide pre-financing for projects where donor funding is wholly or partly in arr8ars1£3.9ml. Cover short-term expenditure commitments if income targets are not met {£1.9m-£3.gm). Meet matched funding obligations if sufficient funding is not secured I£0.25m-£0.5ml. Meet commitments to programme participants and donors in the event of delivery issues with programmes in the UK I£0.1ml. Provide for any other unforeseen contingency (£1.Oml. Designated Reserves We have two designated funds: Our Fixed Asset Fund represents long-term assets SLJch as leasehold property improvements and IT systems and equipment. The Social Development Direct Fund represents the goodwill on acquisition of SDDirect. On the basis of current financial performance and future projections, we believe SDDirect remains fairly valued in accounts. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
Restricted Reserves Restricted Reserves of £3.9m (2022123: £4.7m) represent donations and grants that will be spent in the following years on our programme work, most of which is delivered through Plan International Inc. •p••. *). Iwi Cllmate change Fs Impathngth8llves of women and glrts across the world," says 19-year-old youth activist Manisha from Nepal Irightl. Rahimat, Kripa and Manishalook part in an art workshop to explore intersectionality of climatejustice. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
MANAGING RISK the internal audit plan and receives regular internal audit reports and progress updates. The Leadership Team reviews key strategic and operational risks, considers new and emerging risks. reviews intemal audit reports and monrtors progress with implementing mitigating actions. Plan International UKoperates in highly unpredictable environments where inherent risks are high. We do not seek to eliminate all risk but rather to set out a management system and governance oversight whereby significant risks Can be identified. assessed. mitigated and monitored. Our most significant risks and mitigating actions. covering ourwork in the UK and our work in Plan International countries. are set out below: The Board of Trustees has ultimate responsibility for risk manag8m8nt within Plan International UK. This includes risks related to the use of funds in Plan International countries in receipt of UK funds. The trustees are satisfied that appropriate internal control systems are in place. The following framework provides the trustees with assurance that systems are in place to manage risks.. The Board of Trustees receives regular reports on performance against the board-approved strategy and annual plans and budgets. Trustees also review the work of the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee (AFRCI and the Leadership Team on the oversight and management of significant risks. It reviews the organisation's risk register each quarter and conducts an in-depth horizon scanning exercise annually. The AFRC has oversight of organisational risks and the internal controls framework within which we operate. The committee approves Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
Potential risk Action taken to mitigate We have comprehensive Global and UK Safeguarding policies and procedures in place. We conduct regularassessments of our practices and implement improvements as necessary. Background checks are made for all relevant staff and safeguarding training is mandated for all staff. We build safeguarding and protection into all our programmes, with the support of specialist staff, recognising the heightened risks and challenges faced in humanitarian crises. An oversight group monitors compliance with our requirements and a dedicated trustee acts as afocal person and key link with the board. Plan International's Global Anti-Fraud. Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy is support8d and implemented by Plan International Global Assurance and their dedicated Counter Fraud Unit. Activities include regular training for staff and Country Office audits at least every three years. Anti-terrorism and money laundering policies and procedures are also in place. Azero-tolerance approach is taken. and all allegations or suspicions are investigated. Our Int8mational Programmes and Finance teams work closely with Country Offices to support and monitor compliance with donor standards. Global Assuranc8 reviews key Global Slandards and external scrutiny is provided Ihrough donor audits. A range of policies and procedures are in place, including fundraising policies aligned with regulatory requirements and public expectations. Our new strategy embeds a clear understanding of the shifts necessary to ensure on-going financial health and the viability of our operating model. We have reduced our fixed cost bas8, revised our fundraising strat8gies and hav8 a c18ar, fund8d, investment plan. Detailed budgets provide for shorter term cost control, we closely monitor returns on fundraising activities and key performance indiGators {KPls} track key factors that will drive longer term pertormance. We fail to ensure the safety of the children and adults we work with and for We fail to protect our programmes and organisation from fraud and Corruption We fail to meet regulator, donor and supporter expectations We fail to adapt our financial operating model to funding and economic trends We suffer a serious information or cyber security breach Effective policies and procedures are in place and are reviewed regularly. A range of cyber-security measures are in place and are tested through penetration, phishing tests and externally commissioned audits. Training is mandated for all staff and disaster recovery measures are in place. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
OUR PEOPLE and making sure that equitable partnerships and localisation principles are central to ways of working in our International Programmes teams. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At Plan International UK, we believe that positively valuing diversity and inclusion makes our organisation stronger. It helps us to learn, innovate, and deliver benefits for the people we're here to support. This year we are taking stock of our progress so far. By integrating our diversity and inclusion and anli-racism underone plan, we will continue to focus and make progress in these important areas of ourwork. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is free from discrimination, bullying, harassment and disresp8Ctful behaviour and is a place where everyone can thrive and be their best at work. Our vision is for an organisation where everyone, in all their diversity. feels safe. respected, included and valued. REMUNERATION POLICY Our pay policy is based on the principle of faimess and equal pay for work of equal value. Ouraim is to reward employeesfairly and enable Plan International UK to recruit and retain staff to achieve our objectives, in keeping with our status as a charity. Over the last year we have continued to implement our Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, with a focus on embedding diversity and inclusion in our approach to hybrid working, understanding the needs of our disabled employees and providing training on disability awareness. Since 2021 we have been monitoring the diversity ofour workforce. Over this period the diversity of our workforce has increased, with the representation of those from minoritised ethnic groups increasing from 240/0 to 290h and those with disabilities from 2.1¥0 to 6.3%. Pay rates are aligned to the median market rate forthe role using benchmarking data and considering factors such as organisational size, job role, sector, grade and location. Pay is reviewed annually. This year a 4% pay increase was awarded to all staff. Over the coming year we will be reviewing our pay structure to ensurethat fairness and equity continues to be at the heart ofour pay practices, while enabling us to attract and retain the people with the skills and experience we need to deliveron ourgoals. We have continued to embed anti-racism into the way we work by providing training to ourstaff and Trustees on Power. Privilege and Bias and Anti-Racism. We have focused on embedding our anti-racism communication principles in our fundraising and marketing communications Plan International UK is a London Living Wage employerand ensures that everyone, including interns and apprentices. are paid at this level or above. This also applies to contractors. for example cleaners and security staff. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS The increase in our gender pay gap in 2023 is accounted for by small changes which can have a significant impact on the distribution of men and women across the pay quartiles. dueto the size of our organisation. The number of staff employed by Plan International UK changed from 178 full-time and 23 part-time at the start of the financial year to 176 full-time and 25 part-time employees at the end. The ratio of the gross salary of the lowest paid staff member léxcluding interns and apprentices) to that of the highest paid is 1=5.1. Our median gender pay gap remains significantly below current national levels,. 6.9% lowerthan the national average. as reported by the Office of National Statistics. of 14.30h (November 2023). The ratio of the gross median salary (excluding interns and apprentices) to that of the highest paid is 1:2.9. Ethnicity Pay Gap As at 5 April 2024 Plan Intemational UK'S median ethnicity pay gap was 14.3¥0 {compared to 0.20 in April 2023) and the mean pay gap was 15.3% (compared to 11.3Yo in 2023}. When compared against the latest available data from the Office of National Statistics120191, our median ethnicity pay gap is 12% higher than the national av8rag8 of 2.3%. We also greatly benefitted from the support of 12 volunteers, who assisted us throughoutthe year. The dedication of our volunteers has helped us to support our sponsorship programme and fundraising activities. Th8 Board of Trustees of Plan International UK would like lo thank all staff, volunteers and ouryouth Advisory Panel fortheir commitment to the charity and their efforts over the year. These significant changes. particularly in our median Ethnicity Pay Gap is due to a change in the distribution of those from minority ethnic backgrounds across the pay quarti18S. Specifically there has been a decrease in those from minority ethnic backgrounds in the highest two pay quartiles and an increase in the numbers of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds in the two lower pay quartiles. PAY GAP REPORTING Gender Pay Gap As at 5 April 2024 Plan International UK'S median gender pay gap was 7.4¥0 (compared to 5.6% in April 20231 and the mean gender pay gap was 7.5% (compared to 10% in 20231. Whilst women make up nearly 213rds of staff in the highest paid quartile, they accountfor over 80% of lower paid staff so remain proportionately under-represented at senior grades. Due to the size of our organisation and the relatively small numbers of people from ethnic minority backgrounds in our workforce, even very slight changes to these distributions can result in a positive or negative impact upon our ethnicity pay gap. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 37
Plan Intemational UK is fully committed to improving inGlusion in ourworkplace and continuing to take steps to achieve this. our Fundraising Complianceworking Group.. there are currently no areas of non-compliance. We manage agencies and professional fundraising organisations working for us closely and demand high standards of them to ensure supporters and the wider public do not feel pressured to give and are treated with respect at all times, with a particular focus on the protection of vulnerable people. We undertake a series of checks to ensure fundraising partners and agencies are financially viable and meet our ethical criteria, priorto working with them. We make sure ourfundraising partners and agencies are monitored appropriately and undertake face-to-face visits. mystery shopping and call listening. We listen to supporters and act on their communication requests. We endeavourto build long-temi relationships with our supporters, enabling them to support the charity in all the different ways they choose. We genuinely appreciate feedback from supporters and the public and have procedures in place to review our fundraising activities in light of feedback and complaints we may receive. OUR ORGANISATION FUNDRAISIHG STATEMENT Plan International UK aims to build strong, respectful and transparent relationships with our financial supporters. It is only through the generosity of individuals, companies and other organisations that our work is possible. We know that for our supporters, their charitable giving is an important and positive part of their lives. We will always strive to achieve the highest standards in our fundraising and communication with supporters. The following principles guide our fundraising: We aim to inspire people to give or raise money for Plan International UK. We thank our supporters appropriately and demonstrate the difference their money makes. We keep supporters, data secure and do not sell or share it for marketing purposes We are proudly registered with the Fundraising Regulator, demonstrating ourcommitment to the Code of Fundraising Praclice and the Fundraising Promise. We ensure that all of our fundraising is compliant with the Code of Fundraising Practice. and we monitor this regularly through In the yearfrom 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. there were a total of 36 complaints relating to our fundraising activity. 47% of these complaints related to email fundraising. 31Yo to direct mail, 17¥0 related to face-to-face fundraising. The remaining 5% related to television fundraising. The numberofcomplaints received in this period is lower than the previous year IFY23: Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
- This reflects our ongoing efforts to adapt our fundraising efforts, listen to feedback, leam. and improve. This is influenced bythe overall mix of our fundraising activity. We are committed to continuous improvement and act on all complaints and feedback we receive. experience needed lo enable it to operat8 effectively. Appointments are made according to identified criteria and the recruitment process is overseen by the Nominations and Governance Committee. All new trustees attend a comprehensive induction. with ongoing training throughout the year. HOWWEARE GOVERNEDAND MANAGED Plan International UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee. incorporated under the name Plan International {UKI. The members of Plan International UK are our trustees. whose liability is limited to £10 each. Non8 of them has any personal financial interest in Plan International UK'S contracts or its funds. Plan International UK has an Audit, Finance and Risk Committee IAFRCI made up ofthree to four trustees. The AFRC receives regular updates on Plan International UK'S financial position, monitors the performance of our internal and external auditors, and reviews internal financial control, the audit process. risk management processes, the annual budget and the Trustees. Annual Report. The Charity has adopted the Charity Code of Governance. Once every three years we carry out a board eff8Ctiven8ss review and audit our compliance with the Code. The last external evaluation, in 2023, concluded that we had a strong governance function and were fully compliant. Plan International UK'S Nominations and Governanc8 Committee is made up of thr8e trustees. It oversees governance matters, including theappointment oftrustees and youth observers and the application of the Charity Code of Governance. Plan International UK also has a Remuneration Committee made up of two trustees. It reviews L8ad8rship Team salaries, the annual pay review proposal and any signifiGant changes to the pay policy and makes recommendations to the Board for approval. Plan International UK is governed by our Board of Trustees. The Board meets regularly and is responsible for setting Plan International UK'S strategic direction. as well as for our overall governance, including approval of this Annual Report. The Board also oversees Plan International UK'S management, with day-to-day responsibility delegated to the Chief Executive and Leadership Team. sEING OURSELVES UP FOR SUCCESS Section 172 of the Companies Act requires trusteesto act in a way they consider, in good faith. would be most likely to promote the success of the charity to achieve its charitable purposes. New trustees are selected and appointed by the Board to ensurethat it hasthe skills and Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
In carrying out their duties the trustees have regard. amongst other matters. to: work. To achieve this, we work closely with a wid8 range of funding and delivery partners, locally and internationally. We seek to build equitable partnerships and take on feedback to improve how we work. The likely consequences of any decision in the long term Our strategic goals were developed as part of a long-term strategy to advance children's rights and equality for girls. When trustees make decisions, maximising impact forchildren and young people is the central consideration and considering the long-term consequences of a decision is part ofthis. Extemal circumstances sometimes change and, if necessary, we adapt our plans to respond to changing needs. The impact of the company's operations on the community and the environment We recognise our responsibility to promote environmentally resilient and sustainable development and we put the needs of communities at the heart of our work. Our Global Policy includes a commitmentto reduce direct and indir8Ct greenhouse gas emissions by 55 % by 2031 and environmental screening is Carried out on our international programmes. Plan International is also a signatory to the seven commitments in the Climate and Environment Charterfor Humanitarian Organisations. Employee engagement Everyone who works at Plan International UK has the opportunity to contribute to how we work and to shape their experience of working with us. This èmployee engagement is key to our success. During the year we underwent a significant restructure to set ourselves up for effective delivery of the new strategy and reduce slaff numbers and costs. Staff were engaged through the process. We continu8to develop our hybrid working practices and internal communications, have a range of active staff networks and enjoy a GonstruGtive relationship with Unite the Union which we formally recognised in December 2024. The desirability of the compary maintaining a reputation for hlgh standards of business conduct Our reputation and public and donortrust in Plan International UK are essential for us to deliver our purpose. Our organisational values ar8 a vital tool in the recruitment and training of staff and are embedded in our staff appraisal processes to ensure that we maintain high standards. Our procurement and ethical policies and procedures ensure that our values are a key consideration in our selection of partners and suppliers. The need to foster the company's business relationships with suppliers, customers and others Our relationships with our stakeholders are key to our effectiveness and we embed our values in our policies and practices. We aim to put the people we work with- and for-at the heart of our Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
HOW PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK OPERATES WITHIN THE PLAN INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL FAMILY The 22 National Organisations are the members of Plan Intemational Inc. The Members. Assembly, which takes placetwice every yearand to whiGh each National Organisation sends delegates, is Plan International's highest decision-making body and sets high-level strategy and direction for the global organisation. The Members, Assembly elects the Board of Directors of Plan Inlernational Inc, which is accountableto the Members, Assembly for all its decisions. The Board of Directors of Plan International Inc monitors the compliance of National Organisations and Plan Intemational Inc with global standards, as set bythe Members, Assembly. Plan International is an international development organisation that works with children. families and communities around the world. We strive for a just world that advances children's rights and equality for girls. The Plan International global family is organised into separate legal entities, which are active in over 80 countries around the world. In the year ended 30 June 2024, this included 22 National Organisations, Plan International Inc la not-for-profit organisation incorporated in tha USA}, and their subsidiaries. Both the National Organisations and Plan International Inc have subsidiari8S. Public benefit The charity's trustees have set out strategic plans and monitor against these plans to ensure that Plan International UK achieves its objectives and provides public benefit- as set out in our goveming document. These objectives include the prevention or relief of poverty, advancing education and advancing children's health, which fall under the purposes defined by the Charities Act 2011. The trustees have referred to Charity Commission g8n8ral guidance on public b8nefit when reviewing plans and activities. Programme delivery is primarily carried out through the Country Offices of Plan International Inc. Four of the National Organisations- Brazil. Columbia, India, Indonesia- serve as locally governed Plan International Country Offices to deliver programmes, whilst sourcing a substantial portion of their income nationally. Plan International UK and the remaining National Organisations work with Country Offices to design, support and seekfunding for programmes. They also deliversome nationally focused programmes and represent Plan International's global work through advoGaGy. campaigning and supporterengagement. GRANT-MAKING POLICY Through its Country Offices, Plan International carries out programmes which create a better future for millions of children around the world. Most of our programmes take place in the countries where Plan International sponsored children live. Plan International UK'S funds are granted to Plan International Inc for work in Plan Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 41
International Country Offices and local partners. in accordance with grant agreements and sponsorship commitments. significant foreign currency risk and does not hold forward contracts. Remittances for work in Plan International Country Offices are made only once funds are received by Plan International UK. with liquidity provided as required by Pll treasury, resulting in low liquidity risks for Plan International UK. We also partner with, and make grants to, other charities. These charities are selected based on their governance, values and their capability to enhance impact for children around the world. Performance is monitored closely to ensure grants are spent appropriately. in line with our charitable objectives. Our reserves policy requires us to hold sufficient funds to deal with financial shocks not anticipated in annual plans and budgets. FINANCIAL RISK HANAGEMENT Reserves and operational cash are held in Current accounts or on fixed-interest deposit at banks or other institutions with high credit ratings lat least upper medium grade) as set out in ourtreasury and investment policy. Plan International UK holds no listed or oth8r equity investments, with the investments in subsidiaries referred to below, and no bonds or other tradable securities. GOING CONCERN To support the going ¢on¢ern assessment, income and expenditure forecasts to 2030 have been prepared. We have modelled a range of plausible market, performance. and investment scenarios. Cost, investment and incom8 plans have been brought into line for our central projections and, in all cases, we are confident that actions could be taken to ensure our continued financial viability. High reserve levels provide an opportunity to invest in income growth, as well as providing enhanced financial resiliency and the ability to protect programme funding if market conditions prove more Challenging than anticipated. Mosl receivables relate to contracts with established institutional donors and the risk of defautt is considered very low. Most suppliers are paid in arrears and all substantial suppliers undergo due diligence before contracts are agreed. Foreign currency risks on funding awards delivered through Plan International Country Offices are managed and underwritten by Plan International Inc (Plll. Funds are typically passed to Pll treasury soon after receipt. Most direct costs are denominated in sterling. Plan International UK does not therefore bear Plan International UK has strong liquidity and in case of financial shocks there would be sufficient cash to sustain the organisation, whilst mitigating actions were taken. Our programme activities are majority funded by restricted income. which is secured from donors based on agreed project deliverables. We are Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 42
confident that restricted income will recover in 2024125 based on secured funding awards and proposals that are in development. In downside scenarios, project deliverables would be scaled back in line with the lower income and as such. while downscaling would be required, this would not represent a major risk to Plan International UK as a going concern. Indir1 emissions - purchased electricity o tC02e 68.15 -68.15 tC02e Indirect emissions business travel mileage 1.08 tC02e 1.05 +0.03 tC02e Total 1.1 tC02e -12 tC028 Our planning processes. including financial projections and reserves policy, have taken into consideration the current economic and political climate and its pot8ntial impact on future income. We believe that there are no material uncertainties that call into doubt our ability to continue to operate and meet our liabilities as they fall due. Voluntsry submlsslon Indirect emissions - other business 194.83 tC02 164.98 travel +29.85 tC02 Water supply 0.08 tC02e 0.10 -0.02 +tC02e Totsl 194.91 tC02e 165.08 29A3 tC02è Accordingly, these financial statements have been prepar8d on a going conc8rn basis. Totsl, all eml88lon8 THE ENVIRONMENT 195.99 tC02e 23428 tC¢)2e Our UK annual energy use is reported below, in accordance with the Limited Liability Partnerships (Energy and Carbon Report) Regulations 2018 and the Companies Act (Strategic Report and Directors, Report) Regulations 2013. Emission$ p¢r FfE 0.702 tC02e/ 0.887 -0.185 tC02e Methodology Dala provided relates to our Finsgate office at 5-7 Cranwood Street, London, EC1V 9LH. Energy data has been calculated directly from meter readings, with a calculation based on floor space applied to common areas. Energy supplied to Finsgate is 100% renewable and holds Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin IREGO) certification. Indirect emissions from business travel mileage are Galculated from expenses Glaims, using Government conversion factors for average petrol vehicles, as exact vehicle type is not collected at source. In all instances. the data is split into FY24 Units (July 2023- June 2024) FYfJ Change Compulsory submission Energy consumption 274.604 kwh 340.443 - 65.839 kwh kwh Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
calendar years and the corresponding years. conversion factor is applied, then added together to give the total emissions for the reporting period. Voluntary submission of indirect emissions from business travel. including air travel and train where applicable, has been obtained through our travel partner Diversity Travel. Data is calculated using BEIS conversion factors and use actual distances and class and travel type. All emissions are reported as tC02e {tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent). The intensity ratio used is full-time equivalent IFTEI employees, averaged across the reporting period. responsibilities for individuals associatad with the organisation, clear reporting and responding requirements and process, a set of comprehensive standards and a strong safeguarding culture and leadership. This year our global safeguarding standards have been reviewed. This now means that preventing sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse is firmly embedded in our standards. A key focus over the last year has been on improving practices around safer programming, including the development of a safer programming tool. which is due to be launched globally overlhe next year. The increase In emissions from business travel this year reflects business travel resuming to pre-covid 19 levels. Over the last year our carbon emissions associated with purchased electricity have reduced as a result of purchasing our electricity from 1 OOYO renewable sources. In selecting our new office premises, one of our priorilies will be to ensure we are taking the opportunity to reduce our carbon emissions. Safeguarding cases in FY24 In FY24, we received 20 reports as follows.. 10 reports related to our UK operations 10 reports related to our intemational programmes This was a decrease on the number of reports in FY23 when we received 38 reports. SAFEGUARDING UK operations Of the 10 reports made related to our UK operations: 4 were found to be breaches of our safeguarding policy which potentially could have created unsafe environments for children andlor programme participants but resulted in no harm. Appropriate actions have been taken, where required, to avoid any reoccurrence of similar breaches in the future. Plan International is fully Committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all those that come into contact with ourorganisation- whether as a programme participant, employee, volunteer or associate. The implementation of our policies is delivered through our holistic framework of tools and proGedures, awareness raising. safe recruitment and engagement, training and capacity building. risk management. assigned safeguarding Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
6 were concerns raised that were not related to Plan International UK'S programmes or operations. These cases were. dependent on their nature, referred to appropriate third parties or no further action was taken. One case was reported to the police and one referred tothe r81evant local adull safeguarding team. and support was put in placeto address the concerns raised. 3 cases were breaches of our safeguarding policy but did not result in any harm. In one instance a Plan Intemational associate was issued with a verbal waming. Appropriate steps have been taken to ensure that these breachas do not occur again. 2 cases were found, after initial fact-finding. not to implicate Plan International staff, associates or external partners. These cases were, therefore, either referred to appropriate third parties or no further action was taken. International programmes These reports relateto programmes which are funded by Plan International UK but are delivered through Plan International Country Offices. These cases w8re managed by Plan International's Global Safeguarding team and relate lo incidents involving Plan International Country Office staff, volunteers and associates. MODERN SLAVERY As an international development and humanitarian organisation, Plan International UK strives for a just world that advances children's rights and equality for girls. We recognis8 that mod8rn slavery is both a grave human rights violation and a global problem and that some ofthe countries in which we work face particular challenges in the context of modern slavery. We are committed to making sure that our decisions and activities do not in any way contribute to modern slavery in any of its forms- human trafficking, slavery, servitude and forced and bonded labour. Our annual Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is published on OLJr website, and we are registered on the Government's Modern slavery statement register. Of the 10 reports related to our international programmes: 2 cases were investigated and confirmed as sexual abuse as defined by our Safeguarding policy. This resulted in one associate being removed from their post. In one casethe subject of concern was an ex employee and was no long8r employed by Plan International. Both of these cases were referred lo the local authorities for investigation. 3 cases involved inappropriate conduct including peer-on-peer bullying by programme participants, emotional abuse or poor treatment of programme participants by Plan International staff or associates. In one instance this resulted in the Plan International associate receiving a verbal warning. In the other two cases additional training. awareness raising Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
FOSTER PARENTS PLAN INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD social investment for the purposes of the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) AGt 2016 intended to both directly further our charitable purposes and achieve a financial return for Plan International UK. Plan International UK has a subsidiarycompany (Note 12 of the financial statements), Foster Parents Plan International (UK) Ltd {FPPI UK). to carry out trading activities on behalf of Plan International UK. SDDirect is a leading provider of high quality, innovative and expert social development assistance and research services, specialising in gender and inclusion. It works to build inclusive societies in which all women, men. girls and boys are valued and empowered to make choices about their own development. It provides servic8S ranging from technical advice and support., programme management: helpdesks,. research; and, monitoring and evaluation. Results from SDDirect are consolidated into Plan International UK'S group financial statements in accordance with the requirements of Financial Reporting Standard 102. At 30 June 2024, the Directors of SDDirect comprised one member of Plan International UK'S Leadership Team, one Plan Internalional UK Trustee and two senior managers at SDDirect. FPPI UK'S results are consolidated into Plan International UK'S group financial statements in accordance with the requirements of Financial Reporting Standard 102. As at 30 June 2024. the dir8Ctors of FPPI UK comprised thr88 members of Plan International UK'S senior management. Plan International UK owns 100% of the issued share capital1£2} of FPPI UK. The activities of the trading subsidiary include licensing of the use of Plan International trademarks to third parties. primarily corporate partners of Plan International UK, and Carrying out other non-primary purpose trading activities. Turnoverofthe trading subsidiary in 2024 was £48,000 {2023: £48,000). The subsidiary's taxable profits are donat8d under a deed of cov8nant to Plan International UK. In 2024 this was £32,000 12023.. £32,000}. In 2024 SDDirect's turnover was £8,892,000 12023= £8.892,0001 and ils profits were £517,000 12023 £505,000}. All taxable profits are donated to Plan International UK under a deed of covenant. Based on forecasts. and a minimal fixed cost base, the directors are confident that FPPI UK remains a going concem. Based on performance and forecasts, the directors are confident that SDDirect remains a going concern. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECT LIMITED On 10 March 2020 Plan Intemational UK acquired the consultancy company Social Development Direct Limited {SDDirectl. The acquisition was a Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Nick Radmore- Directorof Fundraising & Supporter Engagement (appointed 11 September 20231 Cheryl Richardson- Director of People and Culture Claire Rowcliffe- Interim Director of Fundraising (resigned 12 October20231 Kathleen Spencer Ghapman- Director ofcommunications, Advocacy and UK Programmes TRUSTEES Professor Sir lan Diamond - Chair111 Meredith Niles- Deputy Chair& Chair ofthe Nominations & Governance Committee121 BeverleyTew-Chair of Finance, Audit & Risk Committee & Remuneration Committee Mike Anderson (appointed 16 July 20241 Sarah Ansah Olivia Beecham, (resigned 6 March 20241 Nanna Chidi-Emmanuel {appointed 16 July 2024) Lady Amanda Ellingworth 131 (resigned 6 March 2024) John Kerr14llSI Hope Mbuthi ' Girish Menon (resigned 5 June 2024) Emily Middleton Cathy Riley (appointed 29 April 2024) Minal Shah 5 Marie-France Van Heel COMPANY SECRETARY CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 276035 John Lockett Itaking over from Caroline Moore, effective 16July 2024) COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1364201 CHARITY NAME Plan International (UK) REGISTERED OFFICE Finsgate, 5-7 Cranwood Street. London EC1V 9LH INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Haysmacintyre LLP (first appointed 24 February 20211 LEADERSHIP TEAM Rose Caldwell- Chief Executive 5161 John Lockett- Directorof Finance and IT6 Tsungai Mahumucha- Director of Intèrnational Programmes Caroline Moore- Director of Strategy, Planning and Performance (resigned 30 June 2024) SOLICITORS Bristows LLP, London EC4Y ODH Latham & Watkins LLP, London EC2M 3XF Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP, London EC4M 8AL Withers LLP, London EC4M 7AN 111 Memberofthe Nominatns&GoV£nanCeGOrnmIttee.l2I M6YnberoftheReMunerationComrnrttee.13ISOa8Oard Memberof Plan International Inc. 141 MemberoltheAudit, Finance&RiskCommilte&151 threelorolFlanlnlemational UK'S Iradingsubsid&4ry,I DevelopmentDirecl Ltd.161 Directorof Plan Intsrnational UK'strading $ubsidiary. Fo$t¢r Parents Plan Intem•tn0•UKlt_ Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 47
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements" and Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis. unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business. The trustees (who are also directors of Plan International UK forthe purposes ofcompany lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report (including the Strategic Report) and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulation. Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have prepared the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and applicable law (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Under company law the trustees must not approve thefinancial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state ofth8 affairs of the charitable company and the group, and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company and group for that period. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytim8 the financial position ofth8 charitable company and the group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom, governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements, may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. Observe the methods and principles in the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (2019). Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards, comprising FRS 102. have been Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS In the case of each director in office at the approval date and in accordance with section 418 of the Companies Act 2006.. So far asthetrustee is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditors are unaware; and The trustee has taken all the steps that they ought to have taken, as a trustee. in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information. TheTrustees' Annual Report. including the Strategic Report, was approved by the Board of Trustees on 3 October 2024 and signed on its behalf by: Professor Sir lan Diamond Chair, Plan Internalional UK Date: 5 October 2024 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 49
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS AND TRUSTEES OF PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies AGt 2006 Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Intemational Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in th8 UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis forour opinion. OPINION We have audited the financial statements of Plan International UK fortheyear ended 30 June 2024 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities, the Consolidated and Parent Balance Sheets, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements. including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on Ihe work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. In our opinion, the financial statements- give a true and fairview ofthe state ofthe group's and of the parent charitable company's affairs as at 30 June 2024 and of the group's and parent charitable company's net movement in funds, including the income and expenditure. for the yearthen ended., have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Plan International UK Trustees, Annud Rewt 2024 51
Other information The trustees are responsible forthe other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Trustees, Annual Report. Ouropinion on thefinancial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. the strategic report and the directors. report included within the Trustees, Annual Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In the light ofthe knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees, Annual Report (which incorporates the strategic report and th8 directors. report). In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, considerwhether the other information is materially inconsistenl with the financial statements orour knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we ar8 required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the olher information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information. W8 ar8 required to r8POrt that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. We have nolhing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 require us to report to you if. in our opinion: adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent charitable company. or returns adequate for ouraudit have not been received from branches not visited by us. or the parent charitable company financial statements are not in agreement with th8 accounting records and retums; or certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made. or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: the information given in the TnJslees' Annual Report {which includes the strategic report and the directors, report prepared for the purposes of company law) for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements. and Responsibilities of trustees for the financial statements As explained more fully in the trustees. responsibilities statement set out on page 48, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
lawl are responsible for the preparation of Ihe finanGial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error. Irr8gulariti8s. including fraud, ar8 instanc8s of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilitie5. outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the group's and Ihe parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing. as applicable, matters related to going concem and using the going concern basis ofaccounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the group or the parent charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Based on our understanding ofthe group and the environment in which it operates, we identified that the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations related to company and charity law in England and Wa18s and complianc8 with regulations relaling to the safeguarding of beneficiaries. We Considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statements. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as the CompaniesAct 2006 and the Charities Act 2011, as well as compliance with the taxation environment. Auditor's responsibilitiesforthe audit of the flnancial statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes ouropinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK} will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud orerror and are considered malerial if, individually or in the aggregate. they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. We evaluated management's incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls), and determined that the principal risks were related to Posting inappropriate journal entries to manipulate revenue recognition and management bias in areas of accounting estimate. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included: Inspecting correspondence with regulators and tax authorities., Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
Discussions with management including consideration of known or suspected instanGes of non-compliance with laws and regulation and fraud. Review of minutes of meetings. Evaluating management's controls designed to prevent and detect irregularities.. Identifying and testing journals, using data analytics to focus testing on higher risk entries- and Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in their critical accounting estimat8S Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in acGordanGe with Chapter 3 of Part 16 ofthe Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to stat8 to Ihem in an Auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept orassume responsibilityto anyone otherthan the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, forour audit work, forthis report. orforthe opinions we have fonned. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. as we will be less likely to become awareof instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irr8gularitl8s occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion. omission or misrepresentation. Steven Harper For and on behalf of Haysmacintyre LLP, Statutory Auditors 10 Queen Street Place London EC4R 1AG 7 October 2024 A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at= frc.or rsre - This description fomis part of our auditor's report. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Ilncorporating the incorne and expenditure accounts) forthe yearended 30 June 2024 Note Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2tY24 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds Tolal INCOME FROM: Donatlons Sponsorship Gift Aid 14,278 3,320 10.056 14,278 3,320 9.260 19.316 9,260 36,914 15.271 15,271 3,594 16,408 35,272 3,594 9.818 Other donations and appeS 6,590 6,5 Charltable actlvitles Institutional donors Major partnerships 15.386 15.386 5,198 5,198 20.584 20.$84 8,107 1,248 29,844 86,853 19,037 10,578 29,615 19.037 10,578 29,615 8,937 778 Tradlng actlvltSe8 Other 8,107 1,248 37,IX19 8,937 778 Total Income 38,398 36,206 74,603 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Charltablg aclivitle$ Othor 7.952 28.513 486 10 7,962 59.138 9,505 28.860 391 9,506 65,523 391 75,420 181n 18,567 17,750 30.625 36,663 Total expenditure Net incomellexpenditure) Funds broughtfonvard Funds Carried forward 36,951 58 30,635 67,586 17911 {7331 4.671 17.750 17.017 38,756 13581 13.437 13.079 36,665 14591 5.130 4.671 17 13.079 13.137 17 All income and expenditure relatesto continuing aclivities. There are no recognised gains or losses other than those included above and therefore no separate statement of comprehensive income has been prepared. There is no Material difference between the net income and movement in funds stated above and their historical cost equivalents. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
CONSOLIDATED AND CHARITY BALANCE SHEET As at30June2024 Note Group Group Charty 2024 Charity 2023 Fixed assets Tangible assets Intangible assets Investments 10 179 301 96 241 796 509 407 12 1,706 2.311 1,706 Totsl fixed assels 1,097 Current assets Debtors 13 11.736 15.550 27,286 7,035 17.126 24,162 10,700 15,150 5,705 16.208 21,913 Cash at bank and in hand, Totsl current assots Current Ilabllltles Creditors.. arnounls falling due within one year Net current assets 14 110.847) 16,4 17,287 12701 17.017 17.0551 17,1( 18,204 1452 17,750 19.776) 16,074 18,385 1270) 18,115 15.1961 16,717 19.071 14521 18.619 Total assets less current Ilabilltlès Provisions for liabilities 15 Totsl nel a88ets Funds General funds 17 11,879 1,258 14137 11,591 1,488 13,079 4,671 17,750 11,923 2,312 14,235 11,593 2,355 13,948 4,671 18,619 Designaled funds Unrestricted funds 17 Restricted funds 17118 Total funds 17 17.017 1&115 CashalbankandinhandincludpsshDrt-teTtn¢epositsoft10.784,0(M)12023". £4.0(M).0001 The total incorne ofthe Charity forthe yearwas £58,932,00012023.' 66.202.000) and the charTty's net deficit was £506,000 12023: deficit £587,000). The notes on pages 5&90 fomi part of the financial stalements. Approval and authorisalion for issue of the financial statements on pages S0 was delegated by the Board of Trustees to the below trust on 3 October 2024, who have signed on their behaw. Professorsir lan Diamond Chairof Plan International UK Beverley Tew Chair ofthe Audit. Finance and Risk Committee Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Fortheyearended 30June2024 Cash flows frorn operating activilie Net cash loutflowvinflow from operating activities Cash flows frorn investing activitiès: Interest received 11.9031 11971 590 267 Purchase of property, plant, equipment and inlangible assets Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Change in cash and equivalents due to exchange ral• movements: Exchange rate gainlllossl Cash and cash equbvalents atlhe beginnlng ofthe year Cash ond ¢a¥h equivalents at the end ol the year 12451 11.558) 11401 (701 1181 17,126 15,550 12711 17,467 17,120 Reconciliation of not incomo to nèt eash flowsfrom op8rating activiti&8 Nel income forthe year Foreign exchange1gainVIoss Interest received 17311 18 18171 271 1590) 498 14,7011 3,788 11821 (1. 12671 399 Depreciation and amortisation charges Decrease/llncrease} in debtors IDecreaselllncrease in creditors IDocreasel in provisions Net cash inflow from operating activities 605 14411 53 11971 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 57
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Charity on a line-by-line basis. Transactions and balances between the entities are eliminated on consolidation. Details on the subsidiaries are given in Note 12. No separate SOFA has been presented for the Charity alone, as pem)itted by s408 ofth8 Companies Act 2006. I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Ic) Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds that are availablefor use at th8 discretion of the Irust8es in furth8ranc8 of the general obj'ectives ol the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. lal Basis of preparation The financial statements hav8 been prepared in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI, 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities, published in October 2019. the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and applicable UK accounting standards. including FRS 102. Designated funds compiise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Plan International UK has two designated funds.. the fixed asset fund and the Social Development Direct Fund Isee note 171. The financial statements have beén preparéd on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. Under'Going Concern, on page 42 the trustees state that they have reasonable expectation that there are no material uncertainties that call into doubt our ability to continue in operation and meet our liabilities as they fall due. Consequently, the trustees have a reasonable 8XPgCtation that the Group will continue in existence for al least the next 18 months and, therefore, have adopted tho going concern basis in proparing these financial stalemenls. The Fixed Asset Fund represents the net book value of tangible and intangible fixed ass8ls originally funded from General Reserves. The transfer made between th8 general and designated funds represent capital additions less depreciation and amortisation charges and disposal losses. The Social Development Dlrect Fund represents net urrent asset value of the trading subsidiary. The Charlly has adapted the Companies Act fomatsto rellect the Charities SORP and the special nature of the Charity's activities. The principal accounting policies are set out below and have been applied consistentty throughout the current year and the comparative year. Restricted funds are funds that are to be used in accordance wrth specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. Expenditure is charged against the specific fund in accordance with donor rules. An analysis of these funds is set out in note 18. (bl Basis of consolidation The consolidated statement of financial activities ISOFAI, group balance sheet and statement ol cash Ilows consolidate the financial statements ofthe Charity and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Foster Parents Plan International UK Ltd and SDDirect. Thelinancial statements of the subsidiaries are consolidated with the Id) Income All income is included in the SOFA when the Charity is legally entitled to the income, receipt is probable and the amount can be measured reliably. Plan International UK Trustees, Annud Rewt 2024
Donations and legacies Incorne from sponsors is accounted for on a receipts basis. pre-agreed results is recognised in line with achievement ofthese results. Where it Is probablethat total contract costs exceed total contract income, the expected deficit is recognised irnmediately. Income and expenditure in relation to these contracts are recognised within restricted funds, with any surplus or deficit shown as a transferto orfrom unrestricted funds. Income from Gift Aid tax reclaims on donations is recognised on an accruals basis. All donations are covered under a valid Gift Aid declaration. Other donations and appeals income includes income from Plan Ltd Isee Not8 31, corporat8S, trusts, foundations and major donors. This is accounted lor on a receipts basis andlor on an accruals basis as per the conditions of the contracts and the charity SORP. As per the charity SOFIP, legacies are accounted for on an accruals basis. Glfts Sn Klnd Gifts in Kind donated for distribution to beneficiaries are included at fair value and recognised as income from charitable activities when they are received. Gifts in Kind also include services received in relation to campaigning. fundraising and professional advice. These have been included wilhin'Donations' at lair value at the time that the service is received. In accordance with the SORP. no amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers, although their work is considered vital to the activities of Plan Intèrnational UK. Pecuniary legacies are recognised once probate has been granted and notification of entitlement has been received. Residuary legacies are recognised when probate is granted and there is sufficient infomalion to value them and any conditions attached lo the legacy are alther within the control ol the charity or have bean met. An allowance is made against the amounts receivable to reflect the uncertainty inherent in estate administration. Trading activities Income flom trading activities is accounted for on an accnjals basis and Tepresenls and the amounts charged to customers lor goods and servicos suppliod through FPPI UK and Social Development Direct Ltd, 8xcluding VATlsee Note 61. Charitable activities Income from charitable activities is garned under grants and contracts with governments, other agencies. corporates. trusts and foundalions. and major donors for the specific provision of goods and services in the lurtherance of our purpose. Rental Income Rental income represents incomefrom sub-lenants which share the Finsgate building with Plan International UK as their landlord and is recognised on an accruals basis. Grants that provide core ftjnding. or are of a general nature, are included as'Donalions'. Grant and contract income is accrued once all conditions that would permit entitlement have been met. Where payments are received in advance of this point. they are held on the balance sheet as deferred incorne. le) Expendilure All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and is classified in the SOFA according to the activttyto which it relates. Direct costs. including attributable stalf costs, are allocated on an actuals basis to the key strategic areas of activity- Income earned under contracts wrth donors where payments are contingent on the achievement of Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
Expenditure on charitable activities includ8s both costs incurred directly by Plan International UK and grants payable to Plan International In¢ and to partner organisalions in furtherance of Plan Intemational UK'S charitable objectives. Grants payable are accounted for once all conditions that would limit recognition of the funding commrtment have been met. Expenditure in relation to Gifts in Kind is recognised on dislribLrtion to country offices, lor goods. or at the point that a service is r8ceiv8d by Plan International UK. Lease period remaining Leasehold propety improvements Office equipment 5 years 5 years Computer hardware The Carn9 value ol fixed assets is reviewed annually for impairment il events or changes in circumstances suggest that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Support costs, such as govemance, general management, financial rnanagernent, information technology, human resources. and facilities. are allocated between activities on the basis ol staff numbers employed on those activities during the period. lil Intangible assets and amortisation Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. Amortisation for all intangible assets is calculated on a straighl-lin8 basis over their eslimaled useful lives as follows: Governance costs are the costs associated with the governance arrangements of Plan International UK and include an estimate of management lime spent on strategic activities as well as direct costs associated with governance. Computer software Goodwill 3 years 5 years lfj P¢n$lon ¢osts Pension contributions paid bythe Charity in respect of employoes to a defined contribution scheme are charged to the SOFA as they become payable and are allocated to tho same funds as the salary costs to which they relate. ti) Financial instruments Plan Intemational UK ha5 financial assets and liabilities that qualify as basic financial inslrumenls. They are measured as follows: (g) Operatlng leases Operating lease rentals are charged to the SOFA on a straight-line basis overthe life of the leasg. Cash Cash held at bank and in hand Initially at settlement amount after any trade Debtors discounts. Subsequently at cash or other consideration expected to be received. (h) Tanglble flxed assets and depreclatlon Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Items costing less than £3.000 are not capitalised. Initially at settlement amount after any trade Creditors discounts. Subsequently at cash or other consideration expected to be paid. Depreciation forall fixed assets is calculated on a straight-line basis to write off the cost ol the assets over their estimated useful lives as follows. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
(k) Provisions for liabilities Provisions for future liabilities are recognised when Plan Intemational UK has a legal or constructive financial obligation as a result of a past event for which it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and where the amount can be reliably estimated. fair value of the consideration paid and payable plus the costs directly attnbutable to the business cornbinatitsn. Where the consideration paid and payable exceeds the value of the net assets acquired, goodwill arises on acquisition and is disclosed in the consolidated balance sheet. 'Goodwill' is an intangible fixed asset which is amortised over its useful life. Goodwill is reviewed for impaimient at each balance-sheet dats. (11 Forelgn currencles Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the monthly book rale at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities are retranslated at the rate of exchange at the balance sheet date. All exchange differences are taken to the SOFA. In accordanc8with FFIS 102, intangible assets acquired as part ol an acquisition are only recognised separately from goodwill where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity.. and the cost or value of the asset an be measured reliably. Im) Company status The Charity is a public bènefit entity and a company limited by guarantee. The members of the Company are the trustees named on p 42. In the event of the Charity being wound up, the liabilily in respect of lh8 guarantee is limited to £10 per Iwstèe. (pl Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty In the application of the group's accounting policies, the Iruslees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. These judgements, estimates and assumptions are made based on a combination of past experience. prolossional expert advice and other relevant evidence. In) Taxation status Plan International UK is a registered charity within the definition of Section 202 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 and is thus exempt from taxation on its charitable activrties. Thetrading subsidiaries of Plan International UK, Foster Parents Plan Inlemational UK Ltd and SDDirect each make a charitable donation leaving no UK corporation tax payable. These donations are made under deeds ol covenant and are therefo accrued in full at year-end. The trustees conslderthat there are no key sources of estimation uncertainty as at 30 June 2023. however the following critical accountingjudgements have been identilied below= Revenue recognition Due to the range and complexity ofthe group's funding streams. revenue recognition is deemed to be an area that requires judgement to appropriately apply the incorne accounting policies explained in accounting policy 1d. Irrecoverable VAT is not separately analysed and is charged to the SOFA when the expenditure to which il relates is incurred or invoiced and is allocated as part of the expenditure to which it relates. (o) Business cornbinatTons Business combinations are accounted for as an acquisition. The cost of a business combination isthe Cost allocation The cost allocation methodology requiresjudgernent as to what are the most appropriale bases to use to Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 61
apportion support costs- these are reviewed annually for reasonableness. Support costs are allocated as explained in policy 1d. Sponsorship Child sponsorship is judged to be unrestricted income and not restricted to a particular cause because it is whollyaligned with the charity's objects. Sponsors have a one-to-one connection with the child they sponsor and donations are used to fund vital projects, benefrting whole communities in the country wherethe sponsored child lives and therefore it is reasonable to assess the incom8 as unrestricted. Locally received in¢ome Locally received income is income where the contract signatories are the donor and the relevant Plan International country office. However, the de facto fund manager is Plan International UK. who provides support and oversight to the country office. The incom8 arising Irom such awards is thus recognised by Plan International UK. Income from charitable activities is detailed in accounting policy 1d. p*. . I I When sponsored child Andrea, 14, from Ecuador be¢amg paralysed on ong side, Plan Intemational helped support her recovery. .1 still can't write, but I know I will succeed be¢ause I want to become a grgat doctor. I want to save lives like mine was saved,- says Andrea. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
- INCOME BY REGION: ORIGIN OF DONOR Unrestricted Restricted lunds funds 3)24 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds Total UK Europe IExcl.Ulfj Americas 37.009 21,912 1.449 6.480 58.921 1.449 6,480 38.398 25,044 4,829 6.320 12 &3.442 4.829 6.320 12 Asia East and South Africa West and Central Africa Total 37,009 29,844 66,853 36,2Cffj 74.803
- DONATIONS Unrnstrlded Restricted funds funds M4 Unrestrlctod Restricted Total funds funds Tolal Sponsorship Gift Aid 14.278 3.320 14.278 3,320 8,059 4,825 1,527 15.271 3,594 1 5,271 3,594 4,994 4,250 1,475 682 Disasters Emergency Commfftee IDEC) Plan Ltd 8,059 4,994 4,825 1,136 4.250 1,095 Othor individual giving Girls. Fund 391 381 643 682 Legacies Gifts in Kind 611 167 778 1,065 413 1,478 121 121 Major donor5 Corporates Peoples Postcode Lottery IPPLI Trusts and foundations 195 195 204 204 90 56 56 3.100 99 3,1CKJ 3.000 148 3.000 148 Total 9,260 36,914 61 35,272 ' Grant$r8¢6dfrom¢¢rporataThdTrY¥tS¥nd FOundati(X)$a In¢ludedund¢rCh•ntabl¢A¢tiviti¥$in¢omein rK*teS. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
The donation from Plan Lld. a trading subsidiary of Plan Intemational Inc Ise8 note 201 of £4,825.00012023.' £4,250,000) is a donation received under deed of covenant in orderto support Plan Intemational UK'S charitable activities. The estimated amount of legacies which the charity has received notice ot but has not been accrued was £1,233.000 12023= £899,000). 4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES: INSTITUTIOHAL DONORS al Included in income from charitable activities are grantsfrom the following institutional donors Unrestricled Restricted lunds funds 2024 Unrestricted Restrict Total funds funds 2023 Total Education Cannot Wait 3.490 3.430 3.490 3.430 4,341 3,879 3,372 2,164 4,341 3,879 3,372 2,164 UN Agenci8s World Bank 3.254 2.798 3,254 2.798 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office IFCDOI European Commission IECI Start Fund 1.073 845 1.073 2,573 712 2.573 712 European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Op8rations IECHOI Other 172 172 1,325 1,325 324 324 670 670 Total 15.386 15A86 19,037 19,037 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
b) The following table summarises all contributions from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Developrnent Office {FCDO) in the year ended 30 June 2024 lotalling £2,798,000 {2023: £2,164.000). Total Tolal Country Zimbabwe Prole¢t name Supporting Adolescent Girls, Education Supporting Adolescent Girls, Education ISAGEI11 Programme SAFE Adapted GALS training project Gender Based Violence Fund 131 1,960 Zimbabwe 1,584 127 Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Ghana MG Cubed-GEC Ghana 131 1341 1211 188 Kenya Zambia Adolescent Girls Initiative- Kenya Financial Inclusion through Traditional Loadership FCDO Shule Bora iauality School) ELRHA Data Driven Inclusion ELRHA Disserninalion Grant Tanzanla 334 Indonesia 30 16 45 Indonesia UK Promoting Equalities Regional Programme NENTAD Protection in North East Nigeria Access to WASH 30 Nigeria Sudan 110) 145 South Sudan AHRC Protection Research Total 2,798 2,164 Negative figures represent funds retumable where the full grant value recognisgd in previous years was not fully utilised. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
- CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES: MAJOR PARTIIERSHIPS Unrestricled Restricted funds funds 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2023 Total Corporates Trusts and foundations, 2.885 2.885 8.484 8,484 1.557 1.970 1.970 1.557 Major donors, Corporate Gifts in Ffjnd Total 230 230 516 516 113 113 22 22 5.198 5,198 10.578 10&78 ' 2023 numbershaveboon ra$iato0 8$8¢Jwpwk)u$tycLg888dasaM8iOf tn¢¥hasnow beenreda881fied undwTru$andFound8iion$.
- TRADING ACTIVITIES AND OTHER INCOME al Tradlng a¢tSvltles Unrnstricted Restricted funds funds 2024 Unrnstrictad Restricted Total funds funds 2023 Total Programmalic trading income Other trading income Total 8,065 42 8,065 42 8,892 45 8,892 &107 8,107 8.937 Programmatic trading income includes income from our trading subsidiary. Social Developmènt Dirèct. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
b) Other Income Unrestricted Restricted lunds funds 21Y24 untricted Restricted Total funds funds Tolal Rental income 656 656 511 511 Investment income 590 590 267 267 other Income Total 1248 778 n8 ¢1 The Charity as lessor At th8 year end, the Charity had contracted with sub-tenants forthe following future minimum lèase payments und8r non-cancellable operating leases.. 2024 Total 2023 Tolal Less than one year Between two and five years After live years Total 95 497 These payments relate to the sub-lease of space within the Finsgale building to sub-tenanls, with Plan Intemational UK as their landlord. In addition to these lease payments. variable service charges are payable lo Plan International UK based on an apportionment of shared building costs. There are no significant reslrictions imposed by Ihe lease arrangements. The current sub-leases come to an end on 8 September2024. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 67
- TOTAL EXPENDITURE al Analysis of lotal expendilure Total Expenditure 2024 Grants paid Staff ¢ost$ Direct co$ts Support costs 2024 Total Exp8nditurn on raising funds Sponsorship Institutional donors Other donations and appeals Major partnerships 736 1.828 36 177 77 1.253 450 323 901 3,817 1.007 1,223 1,915 521 723 937 2,917 2,118 2,927 Exp8nditure on charitable activities Long Term Developrnent Sexual and Reproductiv6 Health and Rights Health and Nutrition Inclusive Quality Education Protection from Violence 14,464 5,725 4,197 2,394 216 732 989 346 132 764 289 237 130 52 18,588 7,037 5,774 3,164 1,261 260 1,092 29,043 19,010 8,465 291 351 294 33 Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Other Hurnanitarian 220 27 90 2,531 1,651 752 70 58 173 73 970 45 24,351 15,934 7,077 734 606 Protection in Humanitarlan Action 645 780 Educatlon in Emergencies Sexual Heahh and Rights Other Environment and Resilience Programrnes Advocacys Policy and Campaigning Work SDD charitable activities 289 23 13 24 347 35 29 72 706 1,754 164 674 3,962 9.424 7,910 59.138 6.267 Other expendlture Rental costs 486 486 Sub total Reallocation of salaries, 12,341 2,769 15.110 8,871 5,910 12,7691 3.141 67,586 Total 871 1 Staff GQStSiniliIY IndudedvMthin'suw(Ktcosts'and'directCOsts' arereI0Gat0'Sta1tC0Sts'lnLydert0rnatchIhet0ta1ShOwn In Note8. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
Total Expenditure 2023 Grants paid Dlrect costs Support costs costs Total Expenditure on ralsing funds Sponsorship Institutional donors Other donations and appeals Major partnerships 938 1.214 1,086 836 4.073 1.777 76 544 1.202 710 469 3,917 1,999 2.098 1,491 66 2.462 589 2.970 Expenditure on Charitable activities Long Term Development Sexual and reproductive heatth and rights Health and Nutrition Inclusive Quality Education Protection from Violence Youth EmployThent and Entrepreneurship Other Humanltarlan Protection in Humanitarian Action Education in Em8rg8ncies Sexual Heaith and Rights Other 17,507 4.544 4.799 4,427 1,088 2,000 649 27,738 16.642 8.076 457 2,426 518 940 637 123 175 1,165 170 332 485 33 128 17 21,985 5.447 6.321 5,777 1,294 2,397 728 32,183 19,414 9.274 525 215 249 228 51 95 29 1.350 626 35 656 207 12 766 366 21 2,563 1,522 11 194 76 116 2,950 1,740 Environment and Reslllence Programmes Advocacyj Policy and Campaigning Work SDD charitable activities 125 67 267 537 4482 8,387 85,523 46,778 Other expenditure Rental costs 390 Trading activity costs 391 391 Sub total Reallocation of salaries Total 46,778 12,764 2.368 15.132 9,702 6,176 12,3681 3.808 74420 75,420 46.778 9.702 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
As per the Expenditure accounting policy. costs are allocated to the key strategic areas of activity. The key strategic areas of activity have been reviewed and revised in the 2023/24 accounts to provide a more meaningful overview. 2022123 expenditure has been reallocated using the same methodology to provide a meaningful comparison. 2023 Net income is stated after charging: Services provided by the Charity's auditors= Fees payable for the audit of the consolidated financial statements Fees payable for other services: Taxation and VAT 72 74 78 75 Exchange rate lossesllgainsl Depreciation and amortisation Operating lease rentals- buildings 18 271 399 838 831 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
b) Grants paid During the year Plan International UK made grants to Plan Intemational Inc which designs and delivers prograrnmes through regional, country and programme offices. The programme offices are located in areas where Plan International programmes are implemented, allowing Plan International to reswnd to the situations of the local cornmunities. Grants are also made to other partner organisationsto deliver programmes to help children, theirfamilies and communities and to respond in emergency situations. A list ol grants paid is given below.. Partngr Oryanisation Counlry 2023 Payments to Plan International Inc Payments to Plan International National Organisation Payments to Plan International National Organisation Payments to Plan International National Organisation Payments to Plan International National Oryanisation Payments to Plan Intgrnational National Organisation Payment8 to Plan Inlernatlonal members African Women's Development & CommuniGation Network Christian Aid Nigeria Social Development Direct Action Aid Nigeria Christian Blind Mission IC8MI UK The Open University Relief International UK Various 39.074 258 45.584 249 Colornbia India 49 Indonesia 256 534 Gem)any United Stales of America 12 17 19 39.69) 295 46.447 89 Sierra Leone Nigeria United Kingdom Nigeria Zimbabwe 134 117 113 128 Zimbabwe Ethiopia Ethiopia Sierra Leone Punlland Development Research Center IPDRCI Handicap International UK Paymenty to Non-Plan International Organisations Total Grants Payable 19 774 331 46.778 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 71
cl Analysis of support costs Raising Charitable Funds activitses Raising Charitable Funds activities Totsl Total Infomialion technology Finance 681 719 1.400 1,069 995 726 755 1.482 687 516 553 322 365 Human resources 517 478 576 532 1.108 727 General management Office and premises Depreciation and amortisation Governance FX IGainsl/Losses Loss on disposal of fixed assets Total 443 419 862 290 437 365 392 757 636 642 1,277 400 246 250 198 202 149 169 318 180 213 393 10 13 42 55 2,927 910 2,970 6,176 Support costs are allocated between activities on the l)asis of the number ofstaff employed on those activitie5 during the year. In 2024 we reclassified finance staff working on International and UK Programmes as support costs Ipr8VIOUS split aGross lundlaising and charitable gxpendituro) lo give a more transparent Vlgw oftotal support costs. (dl Analysis of governance costs 2024 2023 Legal and other professional fees- Gifts in Kind Legal and other professional fees External audit fees 113 143 14 55 84 Apportionment ol staff costs Intemal audit fees 91 89 17 22 Other 318 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 72
. STAFF COSTS Slaff costs Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs 12.675 1.347 849 12,619 1,358 878 SubTotal 14.871 239 14.855 277 Agency staff Total 15,110 15,132 Plan International UK has a defined contribution pension scheme, which matches emplo8 contributions up to a maximum 017.5% of pensionable salary. The resulting fund belongs to the employee and can be transported when leaving Plan International UK. No employees receive benefits under a defined benefit pension scheme. In Ilne with government legislation, Plan Intemational UK aulomatically enrols all eligible staff into this defined ontribution pgnsion schgmo, with all new joiners being enrollod into tho scheme in Ihg third pay pgriod after the start of their employment. A salary sacrSfice scheme is in place, givlng employees the opportunity to vary theiremployment terms and conditions su¢h that they re¢eive a lower gross salary. with Plan International UK paying additional employer ponsion contributions on the employee's behalf. The number of employees whose emolumenls, as defined lortaxation purposes li.e. net of salary sacrifice), amounted to £60.000 or more in the year were as lollows- 2023 Number Numb £60,000-£69,999 £70,000-£79,999 £80,000-£89,999 £90,000-£99,999 £100,00E1O9,g9g £110,00£ll9,99g Total, 18 11 12 12 '30olthgSOstaff in2024 who arewdover£60.0OOareBmthedbySOThrB<2O." 151. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 73
Totsl employer pension contributions for these employees were £243.415 (2023.. £223.9901. The highest paid employee in 2024 was the Chief Executive, vtho received £159,742, in the year including pension contributions and employer National Insurance contributions12023= £156.3741 and received no benefits in kind (£2023: £nill. The Leadership Team are the key management personnel of the charity. Thetotal remuneration and benefits including pension contributions and employer National Insurance contributionsof the key management personnel was £811,839, lor 7 roles12023.. £797,035 for 7 roles). None ofthe above received any benefrts in kind. Redundancy and severance payments to staff in the yeartotalled £96.61412023= £363.5111. The average headcount and average number of employees. calculate(l on a full-time equivalent IFTEI basis. analysed by activity was.. 2023 Headcowrt Headcount 62 2024 2023 FfE Fundraising Communications. AdvoGacy & UK Programmgs International Programmes Operations & CEO crffice SDDirect 61 43 51 50 49 41 42 62 72 61 57 Totsl 276 9. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION None ofthe trustees received any remuneration during the year for services to Plan Intemational UK12023- nill. Directly- incurred expenses ol the trustees borne by Plan International UK in the yearended 30 June 2024 were t10,09312023'. £1,559). These expenses related to costs incurred by six trustees to attend Board meetings and Programme visits. Plan International UK trustees are included in Ihe Plan Intsmational UK local and the Plan Intemational Inc. insurance arrangements, which includes indemnity insurancefor trustees. These insurances provide cover.. To protect the charityfrom loss arising frorn the neglect ordefault of its trustees. employees. or agents To indemnify the trustees or otherofficers againstthe consequence of any neglect ordefault on their part. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 74
- TANGIBLE ASSETS GROUP AND CHARiff 2W24 Leasehold Olfice Computer property equipment hardware improvemenls Computer software Total At 1 July 2023 Additions 1,687 339 495 2,521 Disposals Translers 1271 127 At 30 June 2024 1,687 511 2,537 Accumulat8d dopwiation At 1 July 2023 Charge forthe year Disposals Transfers 1.490 330 2,218 167 122 12n 1271 At 30 Junè 2024 1,612 337 Net book value AI 30 June 2023 197 301 Al ao June 2024 75 101 179 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 75
GROUP AND CHARiff 20fJ Leasehold Office Computer Computer property equipment hardware software improvements Total Costs At 1 July 2022 Additions 1,687 336 502 2,525 17 16 Disposals Transfers 1231 123) AI 30 June 2023 337 2,518 Accumulated d8preciation Al 1 July 2022 Charge forthe year Additions 1.361 129 322 394 2,077 142 Disposals Transfers At ao June 2023 2,219 Net book value AI 30 June 2022 479 32 155 At ao June 2023 197 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 76
- INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS GROUP AND CHARITY As at June 30 2024 compr Goodwilll At 1 July 2023 Additions 2.048 202 1.148 3.196 202 Disposals Transfers At 30 June 2024 1.148 Accumulated depreclatlon Al 1 July 2023 Charge lorthe year Disposals Transfers 1,641 1(KJ 759 2,4(KJ 329 229 At 30 June 21Y24 1,741 2,720 Net book valua AI 30June2023 407 389 At 30 June 2024 ' The charilybaLqn¢o8h881 o¥¢luda81hegood¥wll. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 77
GROUP AND CHARITY As at June 30 2023 Computer Goodw1111 Total Costs At 1 July 2022 Additions 1,938 109 1.148 3,086 109 Disposals Transfers At 30 June 2023 2,047 1,148 3,195 Accumulated deprecSatlon Al 1 July 2022 Charge forthe year Disposals Transfer$ 1,652 530 2,182 217 230 At 30 June 2023 1,641 2,399 Net book valug AI 30June2022 287 618 906 At 30 June 2023 ' The charllybaK4nc88heei 8xclud681htr9ood1. 12. INVESTMENTS CHARITY Shares in subsidiary undertakings At 1 July 2023 Additions 1.706,133 At 30 June 2024 1,706.133 Foster Parents Plan International (UK} Ltd is a trading company registered in England and Wales as compary number 02457093. whose main activities arethe licensing of the use of Plan Intemational UK trademarks to third parties, and carrying out other non-primary purpose trading activilies. In prior years the company also managed society lotteries. Each year the subsidiary Makes a charitable donation undera deed of covenant of any taxable profits to Plan Intemational UK. At 30 June 2024 the investment in Foster Parents Plan Intemational IUKI Ltd was £2. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 78
During the financial year ended 30 June 2020, Plan Intemational UK invested £1.706.000 in Social Development Direct Limited, a trading company registered in England and Wales as company nurnber 03846881. who provide high-quality, innovative and expert social development assistance and research services, including technical advice and support, research. development assistance prograrnme design, delivery and management. rnonitoring and evaluation. Their clients are leading intemational development agencies. INGOS and foundations. The brought forward investment balance at 1 July 2023 relates to Plan International UK'S investment in the entire issued share capital of Fostsr Parents Plan International UK Ltd and Social Development Direct Limited. SUBSIDIARY: Foster Parents Plan Intemational IUIQ Ltd Total turnover 2024 2023 43 48 Total expenditure Donation to Plan International UK 110) 1331 1161 1321 Net resultlor the year The aggregate of assets, Ilabilitles and funds was: 2023 Total assets 62 57 Total liabilities 16 1571 Totsl funds SUBSIDIAR. Social Developrnerrt Direct LTD Total turnover 2023 8,065 [7,910) 11551 8,892 18,3871 15051 Total expenditure Donations lo Plan International UK Net re8ultfor the year The aggregate of assets, liabilities and funds was: 2024 2023 Total assets 1.964 11.516) 2,283 11,8341 449 Total liabilities Total funds Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
- DEBTORS Group Group Charity 2023 2024 Amounts owed by institutional donors Accrued income 2.692 2.042 475 5.305 4.260 46 509 234 2.692 2.042 475 4.761 Amounts owed by Plan Intemational Inc Other debtors 1,275 349 1,529 297 249 Prepayments Amounts owed by subsidiari Total debtors 215 32 11,736 10,700 5.705
- CREDITORS: AMOUHTS FALLING DUE wmiiN ONE YEAR al Analysis of creditors Group 2023 Charlty 2023 2024 Accruals of transfers to Plan International Inc 3,571 8.330 164 129 638 376 3,571 136 Accruals of transfers to other partners Deferred income and other creditors 141 143 124 Other accruals 1.179 495 1.718 572 639 Taxation and social securrty Trade creditors 472 292 547 28 131 Amounts owed to Plan International Organisations VAT payable Total creditors 31 69 31 177 337 42 93 10047 9.776 5.196 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
b) Deferred income and other creditors GROUP 2(r24 Income 1 Jul 2023 Deferred Deferrals Asatx) Released June 2024 Trading and other income Total deferred incorne 143 146 11481 {1481 141 143 146 141 Income deferred in the year for the charity comprised £146,000 {2023: £143,000). 15. PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES GROUP AND CHARITY 2024 Asat1 Juty 2023 Provlslon created Provlslon released Provlylon A$at30 utilised June 2024 Dilapidations Grants 14401 13 257 270 Totsl 257 Dilapidations represent the estimated cost requir8d lo make good Han International UK'S headquarters upon the temiination of the lease with our landlords. The lease on Plan UK headquarters expires on the 8th December 2024 and the landlord has confirmed that the dilapidations cost is not roquired. therefore tho provision has boon releasod. Grants represents the estimated funds retumableto donors wherethe group has not been able to spend funds received in accordance with donor wishes. including losses incurred from fraud and disallowances at Country Office level. Loss8S are recovered from Plan International Inc such that Plan Intemational UK suffers no net loss. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 81
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COMMITMENTS al Commitments underoperating leases Total future minimum lease payments under non-wicellable operating leases are as follows= GROUP Land and buildings 2024 Tolal Land and buildings Other Total 2023 2023 Operating lease expiring: Less than one year Between two and five years After live years Total 392 932 937 1,321 1.325 b) Programme Commitmenls At year end, thè group had undertaken to deliver projects which will be completed over a numberof years. The majority of the funds needed lor these projects are subiecl to legal agreements with donors to ensure that Plan International UK will be reimbursed. For some ofthese projects, Plan International UK is rèquired to pr()vide additional funding lo match that provided by the main donor. At 31 June 2024. donors had yel to b8 found for programm8 commrtm8nts totalling £864,000 12023: £2,018,000), as detailed below: GROUP Total 2024 Total 2023 Less than one year Between two and five years After f1ve years Total 504 1,745 273 296 64 2,018 No provision has been recognised as we expecl lo be able to find donors forthese overthe remaining lile ofthe projects. cl Capital cornmitments The value ol group contracts placed in theyearforfuturecapttal expendtture not accrued for in thefinancial statements was £nil12023.' Enill. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
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STATEMENT OF FUNDS GROUP AND CHARITY 2(f24 Balance Totsl Tolal Acquisition Transfers 1 July Incorne Expenditure Bolance 30 June 2024 Unrestricled funds: General funds Designated funds.. Social Development Direct Designated lunds.. Plan UK Fixed asset fund 11,592 391 28.944 8.065 {28,8861 18,065} 229 11,879 413 22 12511 Total unrestrictsd funds 13,079 37,009 4,671 29,844 17,750 66053 136,951) 130,6351 167,5861 13,137 Restricted funds Total funds 17,017 CHARITY 2024 Balance Total Total knquisition 1 July Income Expenditure 2023 Transfors Balan¢0 30 June 2024 Unrestrlcted funds: General funds 11.593 29.054 {28,76n 43 11,923 1,7C Designated funds.. Soclal Development Direct Designated funds.. Plan UK Fixed asset fund Total unrestricted funds 1.706 649 {431 6C 13.948 29,054 4.671 18.619 58098 128.767) 130.6351 159.4021 14,235 Restricted funds Total funds 14115 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
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RESTRICTED FUNDS Restricted funds cornprise unexpended balances on donations and grants and contracts given for specific purposes. These funds will be expended in future years in accordance with donor wishes. GROUP AND CHARITY Balance Income Expendilure Balanc• Income Expendilure Balance 01 July June l Juna 2022 2024 Girls Fund DEC- Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal DEC- Cyclone Idai Appeal DEC- Covid Appeal Other voluntary incomè including appeals Donation$ 226 1638 14,548 270 643 16681 18,2431 245 4,556 8,059 1178) 141 181 (4) 438 14321 1.08n 914 811 558 15751 1,198 16,7051 (9,4731 11.6851 870 11021 FCDO- Supporting Adolescent Girls Education ISAGEI11 Programme FCDO- Promoting Equalities Regional Programme FCDO-Shule Bora (Quality School) FCDO- Supporting Adolescent Girls. Education Zimbabwe FCDO-Others 1.583 380 15551 11751 188 1214 (201 334 12661 1,960 P,125 131 1491 228 16 {1731 14,0361 11.3241 15651 71 370 13981 13,8401 11721 16341 ECW 14 4,341 1.325 319 3.490 172 1311 ECHO 92 European Commission- Prornoting universal Sexual and Reproductive Heahh and Rights of vulnerable adolescents in Africa 236 635 237 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
European Commission- Building Resilience.. Education Opportunities in Fragile and Crisis Affected Environfflents 1121 408 605 (209) 11221 414 European Commission- Joint Action for Nutrition Outcome IJANOI European Commission- Others UNOCHA 515 514 12 1367) 121) 1381 15451 156n 11,7561 11,40n P,3491 266 226 12881 19331 11,8401 18821 12,5561 204 669 818 1201 1881 106 UNICEF 1291 110 1.758 1.452 2,323 127) 155 1.779 833 UN Agencies- Others World Bank- Eu Sou Capaz Girls Empowerment Program World Bank-Accelerating Nutrition Result in Nigerfa World Bank- Others Other institutional donors 1151 141) 2,409 11881 478 11,064 405 817 19481 274 58 (74 11.5981 (18,9161 18.4931 15691 11.9841 1.971 (11,0451 5,199 {36,6651 4871 29,844 11n 27 28 (331 11,2231 (16,2551 13,0311 12241 11.6521 14,9)71 130,6351 P2) 127 414 242 1.169 1283 15,386 1.673 2.998 Institutional donors 1.162 1,660 263 19,037 8.506 Corporates Major donors Trusts and foundations 1,640 218 516 210 230 1.557 2,770 10,579 130 , 420 739 Major partnerships Total restricted funds ' Neg81ivolund b818neo84wduotocotst8incÈd InadvaOInc0m¥rec00I6èdwhlchl$cémmrt1ad andlIbrecognIS0dln luturoperknds. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
Restricted Funds by Region Balance Incom8 Expendilure Balanco Income Expenditure Balance 01 July l June l Jun8 2022 2024 Asia 442 3.455 9,211 569 13,7601 19,5861 15811 14,8101 11.1311 19,9631 17071 1981 130,&351 575 East and Southern Africa 365 12,953 227 113,003 12991 16,637 11.810 17.17n 11.9961 146 16121 2.449 (36,6651 4671 29,844 315 160) 11701 406 UK 1861 610 {1581 West and Central Africa 6.416 1.837 7.036 1.769 398 4.827 1.245 8.838 1.155 Americas 1131 15 129 Europe Multiple Regions, Not defined2 827 12981 402 2.663 4130 36. 2.895 Total restricted lunds 'Muhlple Rsgions. In¢ludtrsr6sirl¢iedfurno8wN¢hwpporf Muh1ppr0ja¢iSa¢r0$SM0r1h$0TharOul ?'Nol Defined, Include5fund5 recei¥qd bydornr5 •3ainsliestiicledfunds YKluding IheGirfsFuThJandForgottenChldren'sFund. which ara latertranslerred to kYQl8cts Inlinewlththolund,SoetbVO8. *hSn01urxySloic0rpQr41edQn0rShllStlhOprograMrn0s&1e Ind•¥8lopm8ni. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
- ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS GROUP AND CHARITY 2(f24 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds General Designated Fund8 Fund balances al 30 June 2024 are represented by.. Tangible fixed assets Intangible Assets Cuent assets Current liabilities Provisions for liabilities and Gharges Total nel assets al 30 June 2024 179 179 669 669 12,505 16261 1,925 11,5151 12,856 18,7061 12701 27,286 110,847 1270 17,017 17,750 11,879 11.592 Total nel assèts at 30 June 2023 1,487 4.671 CHARITY 2024 Llnrnstrlcted Funds Restrlctod Funds General Deslgnated Fund¥ Fund balances at 30 June 2023 are represented by.. Tangible fixed assets Intangible Assets Current assets Current liabilities 2,215 2,215 25,850 19,776) 1270) 18,115 18,619 12,993 {1,0701 12,857 18,707) P701 Provisions for liabilitie5 and charges Total net assets at 30 June 21Y24 11,923 11.592 2,312 2,354 Total net assets at 30 June 2023 4,673 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 87
GROUP AND CHARifi 20fJ Unrestsleted Funds Restrlcted Funds Total Fund$ General Designated Fund balances at 30 June 2023 are represented by.. Tangible fixed assets Intangible Assets Current assets Current liabilities 301 301 796 13.356 {1.3251 14401 11,592 11.679 2,223 11,8341 8.582 13,89n 1121 4,671 5,130 24,162 17,0551 14521 17,750 18,567 Provisions for liabilitiès and charges Total net assets at 30 June 2(Y23 1,487 1.760 Total nel assets at 30 June 2022 CHARITh 2023 Unrvstri¢ted Funds Restricted Funds Total Fund8 General Designated Fund balances at 30 Jun6 2023 ar6 represented by.. Tangible fixed asgetg Intangible Assets Current assets 241 241 2,113 21,913 15.1961 14531 18.619 19.206 2,113 13,330 {1.2991 14401 11.592 11.679 8,582 13.89n 1131 4.673 5,130 Current liabilities Provisions for liabilities and charges Total net assets at 30 June 2023 1354 2,397 Total net assets at 30 June 2022 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
- RELATED PARTIES Plan International Inc Plan International UK is a member of Plan Intemational In¢. During the year Plan Intemational UK transferred cash lotalling £26.703,00012023.. £36,573,000) directly to Plan International Inc and other Plan International entities to undertake international development programme activities in overseas countries. In addition. £8.046.00012023.' £10,939,000) was transferred directlyfrom our donors to Plan Intemational entities. In line with our approach of accruing transfers once all conditions that would limit recognttion of the funding commitment have been met. there was an accruai of £4.943.00012023.. £1.065.0001 of transfers to Plan International Inc outstanding at year-8nd. Plan International UK does not have a controlling interest in Plan Intemational Inc and, therefore, has not disclosed detailed transactions between the two entities. Plan Ltd Plan Ltd is a wholly-owned trading subsidiary of Plan Intemalional Inc. Income in the yearwas received by Plan Intémational UK from Plan Ltd underdeéd of covenant as set out in Not8 3. Disasters Emergency Committee Plan International UK is a member of the Disasters Emergency Commtttee (DEC} and Plan Inlernalional UK'S Chief ExecutlV8, Rose Caldwell, is atrustte of thé DEC. In the year Plan International UK made a membership donation of £57,37712023'. £105,506), 2023 represented 2 years membership to the DEC. Plan International UK'S income in the year included £8.059,00012023.' £4.994.0001 receivable from DEC appeals. Of this £2,825,000 was outstanding at year-end12023.. £nill. International Broadcasting Trust Rose Caldwell. CEO of Plan International UK. is the Chairof the Intgrnational Broadcasting Trust. In the year, Plan Intemational UK paid membership fees totalling £5,00012023: E10,0001. 2023 represents 2 years membership. Plan International UK Trustees In the year donations were received from trustees totalling £2.131 {2023.' £101.0481. Forelgn, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Beverley Tew, trustee, is a non-executive directorof the FCDO. Plan Intemational UK'S income in Ihe year included £2.798,00012023: £2.164.0001 receivable from the FCDO. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
Foster Parents Plan International UK Ltd The below table shows the transactions that took place between Foster Parents Plan International UK Ltd and Plan International UK in the year ended June 2024. Plan International UK incurred £nil12023.' £nill of costs that were recharged to FPPI UK for stafftime and other ovetheads. Party Nature of Relationshlp Transaction Income for Expenditure Debtor the year for the year balance for ended 30 ended 30 the year June 2024 June 2024 ended 30 June 2024 Creditor balance for the year ended 30 June 2024 Foster Parents Plan Intemational UK Ltd. Wholly owned The subsidiary's subsidiary taxable profits are donated under a deed of covenant to Plan International UK Social Development Direct Limited The below table shows the transactions that took place between So¢ial Development Direct Limited and Plan International UK in the in the year ended 30 June 2024. Party Nature of RelatSon8hlp Transactlon Income for Expenditure the porlod for the ended 30 period Jun? 2W24 endgd 30 June 2024 Debtor balance as at 30 June 2024 Creditor balanco as at 30 June 2024 Social Development Direct LTD Wholly owned The subsidiary's subsidiary taxable proftts are donated lo Plan Internation UK 155 117 304 Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024
THANK YOU National Grid, Simmons & Simmons Charitable Foundation, Standard Chartered Foundation. Study Group, Wilmington Trust Services. We wish to thank every one of our supporters. Whetherthrough sponsorshipy donating to our emergency appeals or leaving a gift in your will. every supporter makes our work possible and helps us to change children's lives around the world. DONORS Andrew Phillipps, Chris and Natalie Letcher, David Soanes, Fiona Rickard. Helen and Colin David, Helen Hurst and Matthew Witt, John M Hill, Lisa Eldridge. Nilema Bhakta-Jones, Rogerand Jenny Dennis, Stephen Uoyd. Tom Hearn. Plan International UK would particularly like to thank the following fortheir support overthe P8riod 01 July 2023-30 June 2024. INSTITUTIONS Education Cannot Wait, European Civil Protection and Humanilarian Aid Operations (ECHO). European Commission IEC}, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office {FCDOI, Jersey Overseas Aid, Start Fund. UN Agencies, Worfd Bank. YOUTH ADVISORY PANEL Amelie, Aneurin, Ashwa, Bhumiekaa, Clara, Elishia, Imtinan, Jennifer, Kadie, Maddy, Matthew. Millie, Neisha, Neve, Nova, Nyasha, Poppy, Samantha, Sophie, Suzz8th, Serena. HIGH-PROFILE SUPPORTERS TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS alt-J. Charlene White, Dame Denise Lewis. Emily Eavis, Fats Timbo, Gemma Styles, Gillian Joseph, Gurinder Chadha, Hillary Clinton, Joanne Froggatt, Kate Lawler, Laura Whitmore, Matilde Mourinho, Misan Harriman, Sarina Wiegman, Will Poulter. The Anglo-American Charitable Foundation. The CHK Foundation, COSARAF Foundation, Cranswick Trust, Cynara Foundation, Ennismore Foundation, Foundation for Education to Improve Family Planning, John Swire 1989 Charitable Trust, LACT Programme- The Karlsson Jativa Charitable Foundation, Moondance Foundation. People's Postcode Lottery, See Change, Swire Charitable Trust. We would also like to thank all ouramazing volunteers for their hard work and commitment, which we couldn't do without. CORPORATE SUPPORTERS Astrazeneca, Barratt Developments Plc. Brides Do Good, Costa Foundation. CVC. First Sentier Investors. Ford GB & Ireland, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Inflexion Foundation. Kaplan International, Lloyd's, Mowgli Streel Food. Plan International UK Trustees. Annud Report 2024 91
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