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| TRUSTEES' REPORT AND |
| FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 |
| FOR |
| DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION |
| REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: |
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
| TRUSTEES' REPORT AND |
| FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 |
| FOR |
| DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION |
| DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION |
| CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 |
| Page |
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2 | to | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 | to | 11 |
| DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION |
| REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 |
| TRUSTEES |
| COMPANY SECRETARY | C McAteer |
| REGISTERED OFFICE |
| REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER |
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER |
| DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07068106) |
| TRUSTEES' REPORT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 |
| The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2024. |
| The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the company's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). |
| OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES |
| Objectives and aims |
| The purpose of the Didier Drogba Foundation as set out in the objectives contained in the company's memorandum of association continues to be focussed on Health and the provision of education. The foundation will help to improve access to health and education in Ivory Coast. |
| In 2007, a foundation was founded in Ivory Coast by Didier Drogba for the provision of healthcare and education for the people of Africa. To help support the very ambitious project of building a clinic and maintaining into the foreseeable future, the Didier Drogba foundation was set up in the UK to work with the one in Ivory Coast mainly to help fundraise and create more awareness of the projects in Africa. |
| The Dider Drogba Foundation aims to provide financial and material support in both health and education. Currently the primary objectives of the charity is to operate a fully functional hospital in Abidjan the capital city of Ivory Coast. The fully functional unit will provide medical and nursing care services to the general public. |
| The charity will also be operating a mobile clinic that will provide access to very remote areas via a modified vehicle. The mobile clinic is equipped with basic medical facilities that will provide initial support and care to the people living in the remote areas and do not have access to readily available medical facilities. |
| Public benefit |
| The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the company should undertake. |
| DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07068106) |
| TRUSTEES' REPORT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 |
| ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE |
| The Foundation’s work is deeply rooted in solidarity, sharing, and commitment not just as ideals, but as tangible actions that uplift communities across Côte d'Ivoire and beyond. |
| At the Didier Drogba Foundation, we are deeply convinced that education is a powerful catalyst for individual and community empowerment, and that access to quality healthcare is fundamental to living a dignified and fulfilling life. |
| This report highlights our key initiatives and accomplishments in the fields of Education and Health across Côte d’Ivoire, building on the momentum of 2024 and continuing our efforts throughout 2025. |
| 1. Education: Empowering Through Access and Equity |
| - Infrastructure Development: Construction of 12 classrooms, a sports field, and a canteen at Guibéroua High School in partnership with the Japanese Embassy. |
| - Awareness & Advocacy: Campaigns on gender equality and sexual violence at Goffry High School; celebration of academic excellence at Notre Dame de La Paix. |
| - Youth Engagement: Inauguration of a synthetic football pitch in Grand-Bassam to promote sports and community. |
| - Festive Inclusion: Christmas party for 80 children from ENFANTS SANS SIDA, fostering joy and solidarity. |
| 2. Health: Reaching the Vulnerable |
| - Cardiovascular Screenings: |
| - Attécoubé (15 March): 261 people screened. |
| - Palais de Songon (27 September): 1,353 people screened via Mobile Heart Clinic. |
| - Digital Awareness: Breast cancer campaign led by Frédérique Kragbé reached nearly 150,000 views and boosted social engagement. |
| - Preventive Focus: Targeting silent killers like heart disease and cancer through education and early detection. |
| 3. Sustainable Development: Restoring and Reimagining |
| - Environmental Action: |
| - Partnership with MOI JEU TRI for waste management and eco-awareness. |
| - Collaboration with RWF FOUNDATION to plant 2,000 mangrove trees in Grand-Lahou. |
| - Community Engagement: Promoting eco-responsible behavior and inclusive development models |
| 4. CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED |
| HEALTH PILLAR |
| - Access to remote populations: Despite successful screening campaigns, reaching rural or isolated areas remains complex |
| - Insufficient awareness: Some communities remain poorly informed about non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular conditions or breast cancer, limiting their participation in campaigns. |
| - Limited resources: Although actions have been carried out, human and financial resources are not always sufficient to meet all needs, particularly for regular screenings or medical follow-ups. |
| EDUCATION PILLAR |
| - Persistent digital divide: Access to digital tools remains limited for young girls, especially in rural areas, hindering their inclusion in STEM fields. |
| - Gender inequalities: Social stereotypes and cultural norms continue to obstruct the full participation of girls in education. |
| - Insufficient school infrastructure: The classroom construction project in Guibéroua highlights the urgent need for adequate educational spaces, as well as the delays and constraints involved in such undertakings. |
| DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07068106) |
| TRUSTEES' REPORT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 |
| SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PILLAR |
| - Community mobilisation: Sustained involvement of local populations in environmental projects (such as mangrove planting) requires time, education, and resources. |
| - Partnerships to strengthen: Some initiatives, like those with MOI JEU TRI, are still in the contractual or pilot phase, slowing their large-scale deployment. |
| - Environmental awareness: Sustainable development remains an abstract concept for part of the population, making awareness campaigns longer and sometimes less effective. |
| 5. Outlooks |
| HEALTH PILLAR |
| - Expand geographical coverage of screening campaigns: Extend outreach to rural and remote areas by mobilising more mobile clinics and community health workers. |
| - Increase awareness campaigns: Intensify information efforts on non-communicable diseases, especially targeting women and youth, to promote better prevention. |
| - Operational health center: Complete construction work to make the health center fully functional. |
| - Train community health workers: Develop training modules for local stakeholders to ensure post-screening follow up and improved care. |
| EDUCATION PILLAR |
| - Strengthen infrastructure: Build one school per year to contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 4. |
| - Promote STEM among girls: Create targeted mentorship programs, science clubs, and scholarships to encourage young girls to pursue careers in technology. |
| - Large-scale impact: Strengthen partnerships to promote the widespread creation of digital classrooms in schools. |
| SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PILLAR |
| - Institutionalise environmental partnerships: Formalise collaborations with stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of projects. |
| - Enhance ecological awareness: Integrate environmental education into schools and public campaigns to foster a culture of sustainability from an early age. |
| CONCLUSION |
| The year 2024 was marked by significant progress for the Didier Drogba Foundation, which successfully |
| strengthened its efforts around its three core pillars: education, health, and sustainable development. Through tangible projects, strategic partnerships, and the constant mobilisation of communities, the Foundation demonstrated its ability to respond to urgent needs while laying the groundwork for lasting change. |
| The challenges encountered, though real, helped to reinforce approaches, refine strategies, and reaffirm the importance of collective commitment. Every action taken, every life touched, every child inspired reflects the human and social impact of our mission. |
| Driven by the vision of its president, Didier Drogba, the Foundation is committed to continuing its work with |
| determination, innovation, and solidarity. The outlook for the coming years is ambitious, but it is built on a deep conviction: together, we can build a more equitable, healthier, and more sustainable society. |
| The Didier Drogba Foundation warmly thanks all its partners, collaborators, and beneficiaries for their trust and commitment. This report is not an end, but the starting point of a renewed momentum toward a better future. |
| DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07068106) |
| TRUSTEES' REPORT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 |
| STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
| The UK foundation was formed on 5 November 2009 and is currently made up of four Trustees. The foundation’s Trustees who are also Directors of Didier Drogba Foundation for the purpose of company law are responsible for the preparation of financial statements in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. |
| The Trustees are all members of the board and meet regularly. If required, the board meets more frequently and where necessary a subgroup is set up as needed to progress on specific projects. The board is responsible for all the strategic direction and policy of the foundation, its governance and financial management. As a result, all recommendations from the subgroup(s) are reported back to the full board meeting for the final decision to be made. |
| The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: |
| D Drogba |
| C A McAteer |
| S Mfor Mpecassah |
| T Seydi |
| Recruitment and appointment of trustees |
| The Trustees form the board of trustees and are also directors for the purpose of company law. A copy of the Charities Commission guide and other materials are made available to new trustees to help with the role. |
| The foundation is the brainchild of and mainly financed personally by Mr Didier Drogba. Due to the unique set up of the foundation and the nature of the charity’s work, the foundation holds a steady board so as to manage and deliver the foundations aims and objectives. No other outside party is entitled to appoint new trustees. In view of meeting the skills set needed for the foundation, it has far as possible maintained a broad range of skills within the Board of Trustees. |
| Trustees are entitled and encouraged to claim expenses, but none have done so to date. Highlighted at the beginning of each meeting is the need for trustees to disclose any interest on matters on the agenda. Trustees are required to disclose relevant interests and register them with the Board and in accordance with the Didia Drogba Foundation policy withdraw from decisions where a conflict of interest arises. |
| Approved by order of the board of trustees on |
| DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 |
| 30.11.24 | 30.11.23 |
| Unrestricted | Total |
| funds | funds |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
| Donations and legacies | 2 |
| EXPENDITURE ON |
| Charitable activities | 3 |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ( |
) |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
| Total funds brought forward |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 447,327 |
| DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07068106) |
| BALANCE SHEET |
| 30 NOVEMBER 2024 |
| 30.11.24 | 30.11.23 |
| Unrestricted | Total |
| funds | funds |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Cash at bank |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 7 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
| NET ASSETS |
| FUNDS | 8 |
| Unrestricted funds: |
| Unrestriced | 444,467 | 447,327 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 447,327 |
| The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 November 2024. |
| The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. |
| The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for |
| (a) | ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and |
| (b) | preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. |
| These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. |
| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on |
| DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 |
| 1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
| Charity information |
| Didier Drogba Foundation is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 25 Newman Street, 1st Floor, London, W1T 1PN. |
| Accounting convention |
| The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the company's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. |
| The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. |
| Going concern |
| At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. |
| Income |
| Donations are received on a cash receivable basis. |
| Expenditure |
| All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. |
| Charitable activities include costs of services and support costs. |
| Governance costs are those costs incurred in the management of the charity's assets, organisational administration, and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. |
| Creditors |
| Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount. |
| Taxation |
| The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within the Taxes Act 1988, s. 505 or the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, s. 252 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objectives. |
| The charity is not VAT registered. As such, expenditure is shown inclusive of VAT. |
| Charitable funds |
| Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. |
| Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. |
| Cash and cash equivalents |
| Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks. |
| DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 |
| 2. | DONATIONS AND LEGACIES |
| 30.11.24 | 30.11.23 |
| £ | £ |
| Donations |
| 3. | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
| Direct | Support |
| Costs (see | costs (see |
| note 4) | note 5) | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Charitable activities | 336 | 3,300 | 3,636 |
| 4. | DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| 30.11.24 | 30.11.23 |
| £ | £ |
| Bank charges | 336 | 318 |
| 5. | SUPPORT COSTS |
| Finance |
| £ |
| Charitable activities | 3,300 |
| Support costs, included in the above, are as follows: |
| Finance |
| 30.11.24 | 30.11.23 |
| Charitable | Total |
| activities | activities |
| £ | £ |
| Accountancy fees | 3,300 | 3,300 |
| 6. | TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS |
| There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 November 2024 nor for the year ended 30 November 2023. |
| DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 |
| 7. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| 30.11.24 | 30.11.23 |
| £ | £ |
| Trade creditors |
| Accruals and deferred income |
| 8. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
| Net |
| At | movement | At |
| 1.12.23 | in funds | 30.11.24 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| Unrestriced | 447,327 | (2,860 | ) | 444,467 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | (2,860 | ) | 444,467 |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
| Incoming | Resources | Movement |
| resources | expended | in funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| Unrestriced | 776 | (3,636 | ) | (2,860 | ) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | ( |
) | (2,860 | ) |
| Comparatives for movement in funds |
| Net |
| At | movement | At |
| 1.12.22 | in funds | 30.11.23 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| Unrestriced | 440,367 | 6,960 | 447,327 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 440,367 | 6,960 | 447,327 |
| DIDIER DROGBA FOUNDATION |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 |
| 8. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
| Incoming | Resources | Movement |
| resources | expended | in funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| Unrestriced | 10,578 | (3,618 | ) | 6,960 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 10,578 | (3,618 | ) | 6,960 |
| 9. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
| 10. | EMPLOYEES |
| There were no employees during the year. |