1. 2015/16 Annual Report
HIGHLIGHTS

2. CONTENTS
Progress towards Strategic Objectives, during the period 1 July 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)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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%

15. 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

16. 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 ( ), 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.

17. 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.