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FRIENDS OF THE PEACE PARKS

Registered charity 1065415 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Trust funds to be applied for the following objects : - to assist in the conservation and protection of the natural environment and endangered species particularly within Wildlife Conservation Areas/Parks in southern Africa; and- to assist in relieving poverty and advancing education within such Parks

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Latest income
£75k
Latest spending
£75k
Registered
1997
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves are negative (£3,892), resulting in net liabilities exceeding assets. However, the trustees maintain a going concern basis because the charity is funded by Peace Parks South Africa, which covers expenses when reserves are depleted. The minimum reserve level deemed acceptable by the trustees is £1,000.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“All income was derived from grants and donations.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £1,000 (held: £-4k)
“Given the trust's low level of operational cost, the minimum reserve level deemed acceptable by the Trustees is £1,000.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Trust received £500,000 acting as an agent on behalf of Peace Parks Foundation. These funds were transferred to the Foundation in the year and there was no balance outstanding between the Trust and Peace Parks Foundation in respect of these transactions.
“During the year the Trust received £500,000 acting as an agent on behalf of Peace Parks Foundation. These funds were transferred to the Foundation in the year and there was no balance outstanding between the Trust and Peace Parks Foundation in respect of these transactions.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Friends of the Peace Parks Trust (matched by registered charity number).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)

Total income
£842k
Total spending
£847k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
0

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£75k£75k
31/12/2023£842k£847k
31/12/2022£171k£172k
31/12/2021£149k£150k
31/12/2020£35k£34k

Common questions

Is FRIENDS OF THE PEACE PARKS financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves are negative (£3,892), resulting in net liabilities exceeding assets. However, the trustees maintain a going concern basis because the charity is funded by Peace Parks South Africa, which covers expenses when reserves are depleted. The minimum reserve level deemed acceptable by the trustees is £1,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.