2015/16 Annual Report HIGHLIGHTS

CONTENTS Progress towards 2013-2017 Strategic Objectives, during the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 Protecting Fundamental Civil Society Rights Promoting Citizen Participation and a Vibrant Civic Space Democratising the International Arena Connecting Civil Society Actors Generating and Communicating Knowledge and Analysis Strengthening the CIVICUS Alliance Presentation of 2015/2016 Financial Statements Results from External Evaluation (2016) and Membership Survey (2016)

1. Protecting Fundamental Civil Society Rights 49 countries were highlighted in targeted advocacy responding to threats to civic space 11 civil society actors received emergency advocacy support in the form of Crisis Response Fund grants 109 threats to civic space were documented in Civil Society Watch bulletin and annual report

2. Promoting Citizen Participation and a Vibrant Civic Space 300 (+) civil society actors participated in co-design workshops and regional consultations for the Civil Society Innovation Initiative 49 members hosted Global Day of Citizen Action events to raise awareness on the importance of civic space 360 nominations were received for the Nelson Mandela- Graça Machel Innovation Awards

3. Democratising the International Arena 11 submissions were made to the Universal Periodic Review 125 DataShift community members engaged in CGD initiatives 15 CSOs participated in Agenda 2030 multi-stakeholder initiatives 31 million citizens taking part in campaign actions in 157 countries as part of the action\2015 global movement

4. Connecting Civil Society Actors 818 delegates from 102 countries participated in International Civil Society Week 2016 in Bogota, Colombia 56 CSOs, government and international institutions hosted events at ICSW 2016, complemented by 10 ICSW\local events 75 countries were represented in the CIVICUS community of practice for national associations (AGNA)

5. Generating and Communicating Knowledge and Analysis 33 guest contributions from thought leaders on exclusion in civil society featured in State of Civil Society Report 2016 20 countries participated in Civic Pulse survey, while the CIVICUS Monitor is ranking civic space in 100+ countries 22 countries carried out Enabling Environment National Assessments, producing reports and convening national dialogues

6. Strengthening the CIVICUS Alliance 35% increase in membership with representation in 176 countries 2 new communities of practice on gender and youth 22 op ed’s on civil society produced for international media 14 new team members (total 52) recruited, 20 located outside SA 228 partners received sub-grants to support their work

Presentation of 2015/2016 Financial Statements CIVICUS Financial Position, as of June 2016 Income and Expenditure, as of June 2016 Grant Income, 2015/16 Expenses by work and geographic areas, 2015/16 Funding Contracts Secured in 2015/16

1. CIVICUS Financial Position, as of June 2016 BALANCE SHEET RISK RATIOs - June 2016   CIVICUS CURRENT RATIO 14.29 QUICK RATIO   30/6/2016 30/6/2015 Total ASSETS 3,847,424 3,345,260 Non-current Assets 203,996 255,337 - Land and Buildings 151,329 196,172 - Equipment 52,667 59,165 - Loan to Property Company - Current Assets 3,643,428 3,089,923 - Accounts receivable 91,311 581,107 - Accrued income 940,195 750,594 - Inter office loan account - Cash and cash equivalents 2,611,922 1,758,222 RESERVES AND LIABILITIES 3,847,423 Reserves 797,835 658,003 - Restricted funds - Unrestricted funds 1,159,420 837,398 - Share capital 15 - Revaluation surplus 94,912 108,894 - Foreig currency translation reserve (456,512) (288,304) Current Liabilities 3,049,588 2,687,257 - Accounts payable 254,989 220,991 - Deferred income 2,748,856 2,436,020 - Loan repayable - Provisions for leave pay 45,743 30,246 CASH RATIO 10.24 WORKING CAPITAL $3,388,442.00

2. Income and Expenditure, as of June 2016 CIVICUS Income & Expenditure YE Jun 2016   YE Jun 2015 Detail Total % Aggregated Income: 7,726,598 4,944,158 Total2 %2 Grants and donations 7,406,062 95.9% 4,692,101 94.9% Other income 180,366 2.3% 157,497 3.2% Interest received 57,280 0.7% 17,671 0.4% Membership dues 44,163 0.6% 24,124 0.5% Rent received 38,727 38,007 0.8% Consulting income - 0.0% 14,758 0.3% Aggregated Expenditure 7,404,576 4,762,042 Salaries and related 2,664,801 36.0% 2,182,463 45.8% Sub-grants + Partner support 2,757,861 37.2% 1,080,049 22.7% Professional services 739,656 10.0% 479,961 10.1% World Assembly/ICSW 418,134 5.6% 252,577 5.3% Travel costs 243,621 3.3% 242,021 5.1% Assets expenses directly 146,167 2.0% 71 Communications 140,648 1.9% 127,803 2.7% Occupancy (Rent and maintenance) 129,011 1.7% 135,656 2.8% Governance/oversight 49,355 33,269 Other Expenses 115,322 1.6% 228,172 4.8% Surplus/(Deficit) 322,022 182,116

3. Grant Income, 2015/16 Source YE Jun 2016 Private Foundations/ Charities/ Trusts 954,331 Private Foundations - action/2015 2,303,290 Development Agencies 3,807,184 Pooled income fund 341,257 TOTAL 7,406,062 Income and expenditure exceeded the planned budget during the 2015/16 reporting period, which is reflective of new grant agreements, both for core and project funding.

4. Expenses by work and geographic areas, 2015/16 Detail Expenditure YE Jun 2016 Expenditure YE Jun 2015 Programmatic activities 5,406,993 3,415,911 Support services 1,997,583 1,346,131 Total 7,404,576 4,762,042

Expenses, by Programme Sub grants, by region Detail YE Jun 2016 % General Management and Support 1,272,443 17.18% Partnerships 479,740 6.48% Policy & Research (incl CIVICUS Monitor) 242,296 3.27% Communications 245,673 3.32% action/2015 2,161,512 29.19% AGNA 49,809 0.67% CSiI 725,140 9.79% Civic Society Watch 610,893 8.25% Civic Space Initiative 845,066 11.41% Datashift 641,325 8.66% Sustainable Development Goals 130,679 1.76% Total All 7,404,576 100.00%

5. Funding Contracts Secured in 2015/16 DONOR Total Value Funding Period Duration (months) Funding Type European Commission EUR 4 million 1 Jul 2016 – 30 Jun 2020 48 Project MFA Netherlands EUR 10 million 1 Jan 2016 – 31 Dec 2020 60 Core Department for International Development GBP 1.1 million 1 Jul 2016 – 31 Mar 2017 9 Lifeline Fund USD 175,000 1 Jun 2016 – 31 Mar 2017 10 William & Flora Hewlett Foundation USD 625,000 16 Nov 2015 – 16 Mar 2017 16 Ford Foundation USD 300,000 1 Nov 2015 – 31 Oct 2016 12 Open Society Human Rights Initiative USD 200,000 1 Oct 2015 – 31 Sep 2016

External Evaluation Results (2016) (Review Period: January 2013-June 2016) Purpose of Evaluation Recommendations Provide an external evaluation perspective on what was accomplished during current strategic period (2013-2017), and inform the next round of strategic planning Develop a more proactive agenda to forward the vision. Develop a global-regional-national-focus balance strategy with clearly articulated rationales. Develop a membership engagement strategy. Explore new operational models. Develop a framework for prioritising.

Membership Survey Results (2016) End June to mid September 2016, 228 answers (including more than 60 voting members) Positive Negative Impact Recommendations Initiatives like the Global Day of Citizen Action, solidarity campaigns, and research products (CIVICUS Monitor, State of Civil Society Report) are valued. Member communications, and especially the use of multiple languages, need improvement. CIVICUS is having an impact with research/data on civic space, global campaigns and Global South’s positioning, especially on funding for civil society. CIVICUS should offer more capacity-building opportunities, enhance networking at the regional level and provide more small funding for small NGOs.