2007-2008 International Review - A Rocha

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financial review 07
A Rocha’s global income in 2007 grew by 23%
compared to 2006. Significant growth in activity
occurred in A Rocha Brazil, A Rocha Ghana,
A Rocha Portugal and A Rocha International
(ARI). The growth in Brazil indicates
determination to develop influence in a
country whose population is 60%
evangelical Christians. The growth in
Ghana reflects involvement in seven
conservation projects, including the
first Climate Stewards community
tree-planting initiative. A Rocha
Portugal’s income increased due to the
launch of a campaign to save the Alvor
estuary. ARI’s growth has been helped
by the receipt of the first instalment of
a three-year grant to launch our Species
Discovery & Conservation programme.
South
Africa 2%
Income
A Rocha’s income amounted to £1.9 million GBP*. The
chart shows income received by each A Rocha organisation
(except in countries where the income received was less than
£3000: Bulgaria, Finland, New Zealand, Peru and
Switzerland). The chart shows the funds received in each
country rather than the geographical source of the funds.
Income for Climate Stewards is included in ARI.
Expenditure
A Rocha’s expenditure amounted to £1.8 million GBP* and the
distribution by organisation was similar to the proportions of
the income. The main expenses were programme costs
incurred in conservation research, wildlife and habitat monitoring,
environmental education, advocacy and the maintenance of
field study centres.
ARI supported the work of the national organisations
through training, information and advice for their scientific
programmes, fundraising and organisational development.
ARI also produced new literature, started the process of
upgrading the website and continued building its capacity to
manage ‘global’ conservation programmes with several
national organisations collaborating.
*These figures are based on management accounts, because audited accounts for all the national
organisations were not available at the time of going to press.
The national organisations are formally independent. Their income and expenditure are
combined here to show the progress of the A Rocha family as a whole.
This report has been produced by the A Rocha International Team, whose role is:
• To support the self-sustaining nature of the national organisations
• To provide leadership and training programmes
• To publicise the work at an international level
To foster the emergence of new A Rocha initiatives
•
A Rocha International
3 Hooper St, Cambridge, CB1 2NZ, England.
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1387 710286 E-mail: international@arocha.org
Registered Charity No. 288634
A Rocha International is a member of IUCN, the World Conservation Union.
UK 20%
Portugal 7%
India
1%
Lebanon
3%
Kenya
5%
Netherlands
1%
USA
6%
Ghana 5%
AR International
23%
France
7%
Canada 17%
A Rocha Global Income 2007
Leadership Development Fund –
our urgent priority
Brazil 1%
Czech 2%
A Rocha faces unprecedented opportunities for involving
faith communities in practical action as awareness about
climate change grows and people are motivated to deflect
threats to the survival of many species. While we are grateful
for the many dedicated people already involved with A
Rocha, our younger organisations lack the funds to appoint
nationals with management experience to lead their development.
With such leadership, we are convinced that A
Rocha’s capacity to respond to new opportunities for creation
care would significantly increase.
ARI would very much like to hear from anyone who could
contribute to our Leadership Development Fund.
The Audited 2007 Financial Statements for A Rocha International are available from the
International Office on request, e-mail: international@arocha.org
www.arocha.org
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