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2023-03-31-accounts

Annual Reports

April 2021-March 2022 April 2022-March 2023

Contents

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Chair's Report

CEO Report

In the Community

Learning and Skills

KYP Vision Statement

"Provide innovative solutions to empower people to achieve their potential, enhance their prosperity and live sustainably"

The policy of KYP includes two essential elements: Mission

Engaging Empowering Educating Core Values We have only one standard- excellence We act with integrity, responsibility and cultural sensitivity We actively strive to empower and improve communities We are committed to working in partnership for benefit of the communities we serve

Rochdale Diversity Awards 2022

Little Gems

Facilities

Advice and Welfare

Finance

Acknowledgements

Chair's Report

KYP’s biggest strengths are it’s resilience, being able to evolve and adapt to change and face challenges head on. The past 2 years have continued this trend. With the hard work of our volunteers, community, supporters, board and most importantly our colleagues we’ve been working to tirelessly to bring and maintain stability in the organisation. This is something that continuously needs focus in such a volatile sector which is why bringing back Zulf Ahmed as CEO has been an important part of our strategy. With his experience of the sector and of KYP he has been able to support everyone to work as one team to keep pushing forward and providing key services to our community.

The programme of delivery for the past two years has consisted of the core services including our Advice and Welfare service and Little Gems Nursery as well as projects in: community development, training, adult care and charity work. We excel in these areas and have showcased these as on-going pillars for KYP.

We have successfully delivered Welfare Advice to service users over 12 different areas. Access to Universal Credit, PIP and Council Tax support have been the top 3 reason for which services users seek advice. The demand for the service continues to grow as the ever changing social and economic crisis continues to impact on the lives of people within the borough.

Funding from the Rochdale Township is enabling us to deliver a project for elders to tackle social isolation and well-being in the community. The service has been greatly received by residents who can access a range of activities some of which are delivered in partnership Petrus, RHA Social Prescribing Team, Link 4 Life, and GM Housing First. Training and Social development of the community is a key pillar of KYP’s delivery and language has always been one of the biggest barriers to success for the community. As new and emerging communities are introduced to Rochdale and Greater Manchester we also look to provide services to cater to the needs of these communities as well as our traditional ones.

The Asylum Migration Integration Fund (AMIF) has been delivered by KYP since 2019 in partnership with the lead partner Karmand Community Centre covering Bradford and fellow partner Al Hayat covering Blackburn. This fund has been a huge success for KYP having delivered to 326 beneficiaries during this reporting period.

As we look into the coming years ahead we will hope to build on the achievement of the last 2 years. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the colleagues at KYP for their dedication and hard work, without them we wouldn’t be able to accomplish what we have to date. Thank you to all our partner organisations, funders, supporters and volunteers for being part of the KYP’s journey. Let’s continue to work together to provide our community with the services they need and deserve and to support them in their personal successes.

Shammsa Jabeen Chair

Chief Executive's Report

KYP has gone through many reiterations over the years and survived as an organisation by re -positioning itself to meet the evolving and changing needs of the communities that it serves. This is a testament to the organisations 44-year track record.

I was asked to step back into the role of CEO by the Board of Directors on April 21 to bring stability and sustainability to the organisation post Covid 19. Over the last two years my focus has been on delivering the existing projects, renewing relationships with the community, funders, strategic partners and the Local Authority. The Trans Pennine Partnership with the Karmand Centre successfully secured funding via the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) to support Third Country Nationals to integrate in British Society and obtain British Citizenship with the provision of ESOL and The Life in the UK test preparation course. The programme was extended in January 22 to include Afghan Refugees and again in Jan 2023 for Ukrainian refugees. KYP has not only reached its targets over the last two years but has exceeded the targets. We have been delivering across Greater Manchester.

Covid 19 changed the world in many ways one of the most significant changes has been to working life working online and from home has become the norm. This had an impact on our facilities and income generation with organisations moving away from having a physical presence to an online presence. KYP has continued to provide managed workspace at affordable prices for new business startups and VCSFE organisations looking to have base but not necessarily large offices. Rochdale BoroughWide Housing agreed a five-year term for the third floor using this as a head office and hub for their teams. I am pleased to report that as of March 23 Unique Enterprise Centre is 95% occupied.

Wee Day Care Centre had been closed pre covid and with the support of Rochdale Townships funding we have been able to reopen this much needed space for our elderly community members allowing them to socialise and access health and wellbeing activities.

The Advice and Welfare Service has continued to provide Information, Advice and Guidance to our communities through lockdown and beyond. The demand for the service has increased with the impact of Covid and the cost-of-living crisis. We are currently helping around 450 people a quarter.

The landscape has changed with Devolution, Cost of Living Crisis, Government cuts which will challenge the resilience of the organisation. We have reflected the impact of these changes within our business plan and have positioned ourselves to proactively meet the challenges that lay ahead.

You will see the detail around the work the organisation has done to support the communities of Rochdale in this report.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff who always go beyond expectations for their hard work in helping support our communities.

Zulf Ahmed Chief Executive

In the Community

Community Led Organisations Recovery Scheme

CCLORS

KYP with the support of Community Led Organisations Recovery Scheme (CCLORS) funding is assisted ethnic minorities and vulnerable individuals during the recovery phase and potential second wave of the virus during winter months. The funding enabled us to employ 2 Community Outreach/Development Workers to engage and connect individuals within BAME communities, including elders, isolated people, women at risk of domestic violence, and families. CCLORS funding enabled KYP to provide support, increase welfare advice service capacity, and upgrade central heating systems during the lockdown periods, ensuring sustainability and re-engagement with users and prospective tenants. KYP also worked with Public Health to provide COVID 19 vaccination pop up clinics encouraging BAME communities to get vaccinated by addressing myths and misconceptions around COVID 19 vaccination.

Social Prescribing & Day Care

KYP, supported by Rochdale Townships, implemented a 12-month project to address social isolation, health, well-being, and peer support for Ethnic Minority users in Rochdale. The project involved a holistic approach, meeting places, and volunteer opportunities. The facilities were used by local residents and were promoted and publicised throughout the townships. KYP catered for cultural and religious needs by employing workers who can communicate in Pahari, Urdu, and Punjabi.

The Elderly Day Care Centre reopened after being closed due to COVID. Working with Your Trust and Petrus, 30-40 women and approximately 25 men attend weekly sessions, providing refreshments and opportunities for socialising, meditation, and participating in activities like walking, cooking, litter picking, planting, and outdoor activities. Working with the Social Prescribing Network we have been able to address health inequalities, bring health, social, and community benefits, and initiate client-led system change. Key partners include KYP, Petrus, RHA Social Prescribing Team, Link 4 Life, and GM Housing First.

Womens Voices Project

KYP and Community Arts Northwest (CAN) worked together to provide sessions for women of all ages. Providing a safe and private space for women in the community to come together and socialise. We delivered gentle exercise and art therapy to approximately 2030 women on a weekly basis. Activities focused on improving mental health, wellbeing and physical health. The sessions were supported by volunteers and keyworkers from partner agencies. This project was nominated for the Rochdale Borough Sports and Culture Awards. Workshops were jointly hosted by trusted women practitioners/community members from KYP and a creative facilitator from CAN.

KYP recruited a group as part of their outreach programme who were marginalised, had limited voice, due to a combination of age, race, class, migration and language barriers. The participants identified and co-designed unique creative spaces, building on their interests, ideas and ambitions.

This provided scope for learning to be shared creatively.

In the Community

Community Food Pantry

KYP Community Food Pantry has become very popular in the Borough. With over 300 people now signed up, it caught the attentions of many organisations. Benefactors such as Zen Internet supporting this project have come on board to support with goods and funds to keep the project ongoing.

KYP Pantry continues to be the only Food Pantry in the Borough providing culturally and religiously appropriate food items.

With many referrals and an increased need of the service, due to the cost of living crisis, our weekly shop has gone to £300-£400 with 40-50 families accessing the service on a weekly basis.

Alongside our Advice and Welfare service, financial support is provided such as benefit checks and budgeting tips.

Weekly donations from Action Together, ALDI, Morrisons and Rochdale FoodBank of goods have been much appreciated. Unfortunately, Action Together's Sparth Community Centre has now been closed and goods are no longer received.

Food parcels delivery service had to be stopped but clients were still more than welcome to collect outside of Pantry hours.

Charity Events

Pakistan Floods Sponsored Walk

Various Charity events have been organised by KYP staff to provide aid due to natural disasters taking place around the world. KYP staff alongside volunteers, took part in a sponsored walk from KYP to Hollingworth Lake and back to raise money for flood victims in Pakistan. Thanks to very generous donations, we managed to raise over £800. Rochdale walk to pakistan and add date

Snowdon Sponsored Hike for Turkey and Syria

Staff, volunteers and tenants at KYP undertook a sponsored trek up Mount Snowdon in order to raise money to support the people affected by the dreadful earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. The sponsored Trek took place on Saturday 18th March 2023. Total amount raised £1524.08.

Learning and Skills

KYP Academy

KYP realised the impact of COVID 19 on our young people who suffered disproportionally with their education due to lockdowns and online learning. The BAME community was affected more than other communities due to lack of internet, IT equipment and language and IT skills of parents who were expected to support them. With the support of BBC Children in Need (CIN) funding was obtained to set up the KYP Academy. This Project ran from October 2021 until September 2022.

The project aimed to tackle underachievement/attainment deepened further by Covid-19 and existing BAME underachievement. Rochdale has 11 primary schools with attainment at Key Stage 2 well below the expected level of 65% (ranging from 62% to 37%). At Key Stage 4, 4 schools are falling below the Government attainment benchmark with a gap ranging from 0.36%-0.45 % (the national gap is 0.3 %). All work will respond to the specific needs of BAME children's mental health /well-being. Interventions will address the cultural, religious, social and linguistic aspects of learning. Activities to include Homework/study groups for the core curriculum, support for course work, coaching and mentoring including peer mentoring; provision will be inclusive in supporting disabled and special needs. KYP Academy has now successfully ended.

The project aimed to address the impact of BAME inequalities and Covid-19 on children aged 0-18 years by delivering an inclusive holistic project to close the attainment gap, support children's mental health and wellbeing, and connect communities. The project worked with over a hundred children and young people. The project focused on Maths, English and Science delivered by qualified primary and secondary teachers. The project included homework/study groups, coaching and mentoring, and a parents and children’s group. The project will also encouraged young people, entrepreneurs, and role models from BAME backgrounds to share life skills and inspire other to develop their skills.

Learning and Skills

Job Club

KYP job club commenced in November 2022 after identifying a need for help/support within the service users to access job search portals, identify suitable vacancies and complete application forms. This was developed in partnership with DWP to provide bilingual support, benefit advice and improved mental wellbeing through employment / training opportunities. Every client undergoes an in-depth IAG appointment to identify transferable skills including career guidance, job search support, CV compilation and digital literacy.

An average of 16 people attend each week.

Computing for Speakers of Other Languages (CSOL)

The course aimed to improve English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, as well as use computers effectively in everyday life. The course aimed to equip students with the necessary skills to support engagement in daily activities and develop independence. A cohort of 13 learners participated in the ICT and ESOL course, learning to access websites, search for information, and use Google Maps. The tutor created a comfortable and holistic environment, teaching basic computer vocabulary, basic actions, and safe computer usage. The course also taught digital skills, such as translating letters from various sources, to help students overcome their barriers.

Despite COVID restrictions, the tutor provided support with digital skills and resources, explaining COVID-19 guidance in a clear and accessible manner. The course helped develop language skills, such as present perfect continuous, which are essential for daily life and work.

Afghan Refugees

From January 2022 to December 2022 we have provided support to Afghan refugees who had been relocated to the UK as a result of the withdrawal of the USA from Afghanistan. KYP provided support around health and wellbeing, ESOL, housing and other issues as required by the refugees. We provided the support at the two hotels in Manchester which were utilised by the Government to house the refugees. We worked with families based on their individual needs. Activities provided to the beneficiaries included ESOL, Social Enterprise, Health and Wellbeing sessions, driving theory, Youth activities for under 16s, integration to local libraries, colleges and assistance with managing the transition into UK life.

This project has now come to an end and has been replaced by the Ukranian Refugee Project.

Our target for this project was 150 beneficiaries, we supported 182.

Learning and Skills

Asylum Migration Integration Fund (AMIF)

The AMIF project started in August 2019, and is funded by the Asylum Migration Integration Fund and it is a partnership between KYP, Al Hayat and Karmand who are the lead partners. From April 2021- March 22 we have supported 326 beneficiaries since starting the program in 2019. The ESOL Project was initiated to address the language learning needs of third country nationals residing in our community. The primary objective of the project is to provide English language skills to enhance their social integration, employment prospects, and overall quality of life. The main aspects of this programme is:

Over the past year, the AMIF/ESOL Project has made significant developments in achieving its objectives. The following sections outline the key accomplishments:

· During this reporting period, the project successfully enrolled a total of 326 Third Country Nationals (TCN) into the ESOL program. This represents a 25% increase compared to the previous year, indicating the growing demand and success of the programme.

· Over this period beneficiaries showed a significant improvement in their English language ability through their journey with us. Many of them advanced to greater competence levels, giving them the opportunity to participate in daily activities more skilfully, pursue further education, and look for job prospects.

· Some of the beneficiaries who aimed to pursue further education found the project instrumental in helping them meet language requirements for enrollment in further education. Several individuals successfully enrolled in vocational training programs and colleges.

· The programme not only gave beneficiaries language skills, but it also helped them feel more confident. Beneficiaries improved, they gained more self-assurance and were able to participate more actively in a variety of elements of their life.

Integration is a integral part of this programme as this aims to support the development of English, citizenship knowledge and shared values to enable beneficiaries to move closer to feeling integrated in British culture and society. Participants were encouraged to participate in field trips to museums, art galleries, historical sites, and community events, providing them with firsthand experiences of British culture.

We worked across Greater Manchester delivering classes in Rochdale, Oldham, Bury and Manchester. Our success rates on the programme were:

Life in The UK- 82% pass Reading and writing- 100% Speaking and listening- 98%

Learning and Skills

Ingeus Restart Programme

In partnership with Ingeus-Restart programme we delivered ESOL and Employability courses in Greater Manchester (Oldham, Bury and Manchester) in April 2022. The ESOL and employability course was for individuals with limited English language proficiency and sought to enhance their language skills while at the same time improving their employability. The objectives of the programme included:

The course employed a combination of classroom-based lessons, practical exercises, and individual support to achieve the desired outcomes. Students received English language sessions tailored to their proficiency levels, encompassing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. For employability various topics were covered such as, CV writing, interview skills, job search strategies, workplace etiquette, and communication skills.

These courses were delivered in Oldham, Bury, and Manchester and were proven to be successful in improving the language skills and employability prospects of these learners. By combining language lessons with tailored employability support, these programs have helped participants bridge the language and skills gap, leading to increased confidence, job placements, and career advancement. We had a total of 99 referrals from the Restart programme of which 63 enrolled onto the programme and 63 achieved unit accredited ESOL qualification in reading, writing and speaking and listening.

Our target for this period was 210 beneficiaries and we have achieved 326.

Rochdale Diversity Award

Rochdale Diversity Awards returned in 2022 after a break due to the pandemic.

The Rochdale Diversity Awards aims to promote the excellent work being done by individuals, organisations and employers in supporting and promoting equality, diversity and cohesion within the Borough. The awards also aim to motivate service providers by ensuring equality and diversity issues are central to the remodelling and transformation of local services and organisations.

The RDA 2022 winners were:

Little Gems Nursery

Little Gems Nursery offers a stimulating and caring environment for young children from diverse backgrounds. The nursery focuses on language development and uses an assessment tool called Welcomm to screen children's language skills. During the pandemic, the nursery made necessary changes to protect families and staff.

The pandemic has led to a decline in children's development, with many accessing 2 year old funding showing delays in communication, language, and personal social and emotional development. The nursery has worked with agencies and secured educational healthcare plans for children with additional needs.

Cohesion Award – Cartwheel Arts

The ceremony was attended by a cross section of the community, senior public sector officials, finalists and distinguished guests. Guest speakers on the night spoke about the importance of embracing diversity within their own organisations and across all walks of life. Speakers included the Mayor of Rochdale, Ali Ahmed; Daalat Ali, Deputy Council Leader; Dr Zubair Hanslot, Provost at Bolton University; Maqsood Ahmad, CEO British Muslim Heritage Centre, Sajjad Karim, CEO Haider Global BVBA Brussels, Corporate Lawyer and Former MEP for the Northwest 2004-2019.

Ofsted visited Little Gems in October 2021, grading the nursery as inadequate. Staff worked closely with local authorities and made significant changes to the nursery's operations. In March 2022, the nursery was re inspected by OFSTED and awarded a Good rating, a significant achievement for all involved. The nursery's staff team has grown, and its numbers have more than doubled.

The nursery is promoting parent partnership and hosting events like a mother's day afternoon tea and a parent workshop. They have also participated in festivals, events, and fundraising events. The nursery receives funding through Early Years pupil premium, which has been spent on Maths resources to develop children's skills. The goal is to maintain a good staff team and become a fully established nursery with children aged 0-5 attending year-round. The nursery aims to maintain an Ofsted grade of good and push towards outstanding.

Facilities

Unique Enterprise Centre

We have continued to provide good quality office facilities for new business start ups and existing businesses. There are currently only 2 small offices vacant in UEC. The use of our conference and meeting rooms continued, along with the use of our training rooms, by clients such as Petrus, Rochdale Borough Council, Practice Plus Group, Action Together, Link for Life, KYP Academy, Barkah Group & NADRA Surgeries, ESP Training.

Tenants 2021/2022:

Tenants 2022/2023:

Unity House

Over the Covid lockdown periods Unity House was used to host Vaccination Clinics. After lockdown the use of Unity House increased with local residents for community events, i.e. fund-raising events and birthday parties and cultural events such as Milad, Ghiarvee shariff, mehndi’s, weddings and graduation parties etc. With positive feedback from clients, there was increase in bookings taking place. The following activities were delivered over the last 2 year: Kickboxing Sessions (2 days a week: Wednesday and Fridays). Around 20-40 children and adults from age 7 years upwards. Elders Women’s Sessions (Every Tuesday AM) Elders Men’s Sessions (Every Wednesday AM). Sessions are ran on a regular basis.Activities include armchair exercises, massage, meditation, creative arts, horticulture, medicinal herbs and remedies, cross cultural activities, intergenerational activities, trips. Karate – a community-led group (Tuesday Evening & Thursday Evening) and Tea and coffee mornings. Other regular users include Spoons Charity (Supports families with newborn babies with disabilities) SDA Church Group - Approximately 100 people attend on a weekly basis on a Saturday.

Advice and Welfare

KYP Advice and Welfare service which started in 1979 has continued to help clients who are experiencing financial difficulties to understand what benefits or tax credits they are entitled to. Especially with the recent cost of living changes and for those who are vulnerable, disabled or have language barriers there is now a higher demand for the service due to digitilisation.

The supported provided includes: Consumer Bills Work and Skills Advice Rehousing/Homeless/Repairs Rent Arrears/Debt and Money Issues Housing Benefit Council Tax Benefit Benefit Checks Universal Credit Disability Living Allowance Personal Independence Payment Attendance Allowance Carer’s Allowance Employment Support Allowance and Job Seekers Allowance Pension Credit and State Pension Child Benefit Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit Birth Certificates Passport Driving Licence School Admissions

Language continues to be the biggest barrier for the majority of our clients. We are now seeing the impact of digitalisation on our clients who have little or no knowledge of digital technology creating inability to access services such as Universal Credit, appointments with the Job Centre or booking doctors’ appointments. At KYP, the drop-in service allows people to visit the clinic without needing an appointment, they can get free expert advice on financial worries, employment, housing, employment, and benefits. The service runs from Monday to Thursday 09.30 am– 02.30pm with appointments only on Fridays under exceptional circumstances. If anyone is facing an unforeseen emergency and have no money to pay for food, we provide access to the KYP Pantry and the food bank. We also offer a job club to help people get back into employment. Should someone need assistance with managing their finances, especially due to unforeseen circumstances, we at KYP ensure that we help them set up realistic and affordable payment plans so their outstanding balances are controlled and they are not out of pocket with their everyday lifestyle. On numerous occasions, instalment plans have successfully been extended mainly to give clients extra time with any arrears that spiralled out of control. Our services are delivered daily via telephone and face to face.

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Finance

Acknowledgments

Action Together Al Hayat Aldi Answer Cancer Asylum Migration Integration Fund Barnardos Bond Board Bookers British Muslim Heritage Centre British Red Cross Bury Asian Women’s Centre Business in the Community Caritas Shrewsbury Cartwheel Arts Citizens Advice Bureau Community Arts Northwest Community Connectors Rochdale Deeplish Community Centre DWP

Ingeus

Karmand Centre M6 Theatre Morrisons NHS Ofsted Pakistan Community Centre Petrus Public Health Refugee Action Regenda Housing Resonance Rochdale Borough Council Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Rochdale Foodbank Rochdale Job Centre Rochdale Mind Rochdale Sixth Form College Rochdale Training Association Skylight Circus Social Enterprise Support Fund Talk English The Big Life The Oldham College Your Trust Rochdale Zen Internet

Early Help and Schools RBC Falinge Park high School Fatima’s Women’s Association Glass Eye Films GMBAME Network GMCVO Greater Manchester Police Healthwatch Rochdale

TRUSTEES DURING APR 2022 - MAR 2023

Kashmir Youth Project Unique Enterprise Centre Belfield Road Rochdale OL16 2UP

Tel: 01706 630140 Email: info@kyp.org.uk Web: www.kyp.org.uk KYP is a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No: 2357828. Registered Charity No. 1003644

Registered number 02357828 Charity Number: 1003644

Kashmir Youth Project

Report and Accounts

31 March 2023

Kashmir Youth Project Trustees' Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023

The Trustees present their Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023, which also comprises the Directors' Report required by the the Companies Act 2006.

The directors of the charitable company, (‘the Charity’), are its Trustees for the purposes of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees. Their responsibilities include all the responsibilities of directors under the Companies Acts and of trustees under the Charities Act.

Public Benefit

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities.

Kashmir Youth Project - the organisation:

Kashmir Youth Project is a charitable company (Charity Registration number 1003644) and a company limited by guarantee (registered number 02357828). Its governing document is the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

The Registered Office is at Unique Enterprise Centre, Belfield Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2UP

Kashmir Youth Project - the trustees and directors:

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance, management and control of the Charity.

Charity Trustees and Directors:

The Directors of Kashmir Youth Project are: Shammsa Jabeen - Chair Abid Hussain Zahir Siddique Sohail Hussain Mrs Shenaz AKHTAR - appointed 17/5/2022 Mr Mohammed Ejaz Ul-Haqq Faheem CHISHTI - appointed 17/5/2022 Mr Mohammed HABEEBULLAH - appointed 17/5/2022

The appointment of members of the Board of Trustees shall be reviewed every year using procedures set out by the Board of Trustees.

Advisors:

Accountants:

AMS Accountants SBU Ltd 455 Whalley New Road 1055117 Blackburn Lancashire BB1 9SP

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Kashmir Youth Project Trustees' Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023

Kashmir Youth Project - aims and activities:

Charitable objects

The Memorandum and Articles of the organisation state that the charitable objects are:

Review of Charitable Activities

Forming part of this Annual Report, the Trustees present a separate review of charitable activities on the upcoming pages.

Risk Management

The Trustees have the responsibility for implementing a managed approach to risk management.

Reserves Policy

It is the opinion of the Board of Directors at the Kashmir Youth Project, it should hold financial reserves because:

(i) It requires protection against the ability to continue operating despite a significant delay in income streams;

(ii) It requires protection should Kashmir Youth Project lose significant income/funding or have to cease its operations and fulfil contracted obligations;

(iii) It requires protection against general business risks, fluctuations in income streams and unforeseen costs;

(iv) It may require funds to restructure or finance future growth and development. The definition of financial reserve for this purpose is the amount of unrestricted reserves not invested in fixed assets.

An annual review of reserves will be carried out in order to:

Statement of the Directors Trustees's Responsibilities

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Kashmir Youth Project Trustees' Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Notwithstanding the explicit requirement in the extant statutory regulations,the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the SORP 2005, in view of the fact that the SORP 2005 has been withdrawn, the Trustees determined to interpret this responsibility as requiring them to follow current best practice and prepare the accounts according to the FRS 102 SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015 (as amended by the Bulletin issued in February 2016) .

In particular, the Companies Act 2006 and charity law require the Board of Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the charity. In preparing those financial statements the Board is required to :-

The law requires that the trustees must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for the year.

The Trustees are also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and comply with regulations made under the Charities Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Trustees are also responsible for the contents of the Trustees' report, and the statutory responsibility of the Independent Examiner in relation to the Trustees' report is limited to examining the report and ensuring that , on the face of the report, there are no material inconsistencies with the figures disclosed in the financial statements.

In so far as the Trustees are aware

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Kashmir Youth Project

Trustees' Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023

Small Company

The financial statements have been prepared implementing the FRS 102 SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015 (as amended by the Bulletin issued in February 2016) and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102, (effective 1st January 2016)

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

Approval of this report

This report was approved by the board of trustees on 12 July 2023

Shammsa Jabeen Chair

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Kashmir Youth Project Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2023

Incoming resources from generated funds
Grants and donations
Project Income
Nursery Income
Rental Income
Interest receivable
Total incoming resources
Resources expended
Charitable activities
2
Governance costs
3
Net outgoing resources for the year
Total funds brought forward at 1 April 2022
Total funds carried forward at 31 March 2023		 2023
£
36,074
372,469
115,128
148,243
671,914
1,255
673,169
606,538
984
607,522
65,647
924,379
990,026		 2022
£
17,046
354,461
126,345
100,498
598,350
30
598,380
579,567
1,224
580,791
17,589
906,790
924,379

There are no gains or losses other than those recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities

All incoming resources and resources expended are derived from continuing activities

The notes attached on pages 9 to 11 form part of these accounts

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Kashmir Youth Project Independent Examiner's Statement, Report and Opinion

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2023

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. The Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination because I a member of the Institute of Financial Accountants.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent Examiner's Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

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Kashmir Youth Project Independent Examiner's Statement, Report and Opinion

• accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or

• the accounts do not accord with such records; or

• the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

•the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

AMS Accountants SBU Ltd Accountants and Business Advisors

455 Whalley New Road Blackburn Lancashire BB 19SP

12 July 2023

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Kashmir Youth Project Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

1 Accounting policies

Incoming resources

Donations and grants

Income from donations and grants, including capital grants, is included in incoming resources when these are receivable except as follows:-

When donors specify that donations and grants given to the charity must be used in future accounting periods, the income is deferred until those periods.

When donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes entitled to use of such income, the income is deferred and not included in incoming resources until the preconditions for use have been met.

When donors specify that donations and grants, including capital gains, are for particular restricted purposes, which do not amount to pre-conditions regarding entitlement, this income is included in incoming resources of restricted funds when receivable.

Interest receivable

Interest is included when receivable by the charity.

Expenditure

All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay for expenditure. All costs have been directly attributed to one of the functional categories of resources expended in the SOFA.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life:-

Intangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative amortisation and

Plant and machinery

20% reducing balance

Debtors

Debtors are measured at their recoverable amounts at the balance sheet date.

Creditors

Creditors and provision are measured and accounted for in accordance with usually accepted accruals principles.

Taxation

As a registered charity, the organisation is exempt from income and corporation tax to the extent that its income and gains are applied towards the charitable objects of the charity and for no other purpose. Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the charity, and is therefore included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.

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Kashmir Youth Project Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

2
Charitable activities
Cost Of Sales:
Nursery Costs
Nursery Payroll Costs
Staff training & welfare
Employee costs:
Wages and salaries
Staff training and welfare
Travel and subsistence
Premises costs:
Rent
Utility
Light and heat
Cleaning and sundries
General administrative expenses:
Telephone
Stationery and printing
Bank charges
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
Depreciation
IT & Software
Funded Project Costs:
Project Costs
Project Payroll costs
Subcontractor costs
Accreditation fees
Other legal and professional
Total
3
Governance
Accountancy		 2023
£
9,797
78,079
302
88,178
78,449
509
78,958
1,200
21,955
50,123
7,872
81,150
6,879
3,102
3,663
7,304
18,909
10,472
8,085
58,414
46,475
251,963
-
-
1,400
299,838
606,538
2023
£
984
984		 2022
£
22,309
102,571
912
125,792
41,755
243
41,998
1,200
18,854
27,180
5,567
52,801
5,619
4,246
1,274
7,134
13,782
10,127
5,918
48,100
61,537
248,459
-
282
880
311,158
579,849
2022
£
984
984		 2022
£
984
984

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Kashmir Youth Project Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

4 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 April 2022
Additions
At 31 March 2023
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2023
Net book value
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2022
5
Debtors
Trade debtors
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other taxes and social security costs
Other creditors
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
Bank loans		 Land and
buildings
£
905,060
-
905,060
29,312
-
29,312
875,748
875,748		 Plant and
machinery
etc
£
436,002
1,381
437,383
404,895
10,471
415,366
22,017
31,107
2023
£
23,729
2023
£
9,067
5,801
63,178
78,046
2023
£
112,500
112,500		 Total
£
1,341,062
1,381
1,342,443
434,207
10,471
444,678
897,765
906,855
2022
£
14,892
2022
£
22,558
6,438
49,211
78,207
2022
£
150,000
150,000

8 Other information

Kashmir Youth Project is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. Its registered office is: Unique Enterprise Centre Belfield Road Rochdale Lancashire OL16 2UP

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Kashmir Youth Project Registered number: 02357828 Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
Current assets
Debtors
5
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
6
Total assets less current
liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due
more than one year
Total Net Assets
Funded by
Unrestricted funds
Restricted Funds		 2023
£
897,765
23,729
255,703
279,432
(78,046)
201,386
1,099,151
(112,500)
986,651
924,379
62,272
986,651		 2022
£
906,855
14,892
230,839
245,731
(78,207)
167,524
1,074,379
(150,000)
924,379
877,201
47,178
924,379		 2022

The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

Shammsa Jabeen Chair Approved by the board on 12 July 2023

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Registered number 02357828 Charity Number: 1003644

Kashmir Youth Project

Report and Accounts

31 March 2023

Kashmir Youth Project Trustees' Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023

The Trustees present their Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023, which also comprises the Directors' Report required by the the Companies Act 2006.

The directors of the charitable company, (‘the Charity’), are its Trustees for the purposes of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees. Their responsibilities include all the responsibilities of directors under the Companies Acts and of trustees under the Charities Act.

Public Benefit

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities.

Kashmir Youth Project - the organisation:

Kashmir Youth Project is a charitable company (Charity Registration number 1003644) and a company limited by guarantee (registered number 02357828). Its governing document is the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

The Registered Office is at Unique Enterprise Centre, Belfield Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2UP

Kashmir Youth Project - the trustees and directors:

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance, management and control of the Charity.

Charity Trustees and Directors:

The Directors of Kashmir Youth Project are: Shammsa Jabeen - Chair Abid Hussain Zahir Siddique Sohail Hussain Mrs Shenaz AKHTAR - appointed 17/5/2022 Mr Mohammed Ejaz Ul-Haqq Faheem CHISHTI - appointed 17/5/2022 Mr Mohammed HABEEBULLAH - appointed 17/5/2022

The appointment of members of the Board of Trustees shall be reviewed every year using procedures set out by the Board of Trustees.

Advisors:

Accountants:

AMS Accountants SBU Ltd 455 Whalley New Road 1055117 Blackburn Lancashire BB1 9SP

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Kashmir Youth Project Trustees' Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023

Kashmir Youth Project - aims and activities:

Charitable objects

The Memorandum and Articles of the organisation state that the charitable objects are:

Review of Charitable Activities

Forming part of this Annual Report, the Trustees present a separate review of charitable activities on the upcoming pages.

Risk Management

The Trustees have the responsibility for implementing a managed approach to risk management.

Reserves Policy

It is the opinion of the Board of Directors at the Kashmir Youth Project, it should hold financial reserves because:

(i) It requires protection against the ability to continue operating despite a significant delay in income streams;

(ii) It requires protection should Kashmir Youth Project lose significant income/funding or have to cease its operations and fulfil contracted obligations;

(iii) It requires protection against general business risks, fluctuations in income streams and unforeseen costs;

(iv) It may require funds to restructure or finance future growth and development. The definition of financial reserve for this purpose is the amount of unrestricted reserves not invested in fixed assets.

An annual review of reserves will be carried out in order to:

Statement of the Directors Trustees's Responsibilities

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Kashmir Youth Project Trustees' Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Notwithstanding the explicit requirement in the extant statutory regulations,the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the SORP 2005, in view of the fact that the SORP 2005 has been withdrawn, the Trustees determined to interpret this responsibility as requiring them to follow current best practice and prepare the accounts according to the FRS 102 SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015 (as amended by the Bulletin issued in February 2016) .

In particular, the Companies Act 2006 and charity law require the Board of Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the charity. In preparing those financial statements the Board is required to :-

The law requires that the trustees must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for the year.

The Trustees are also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and comply with regulations made under the Charities Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Trustees are also responsible for the contents of the Trustees' report, and the statutory responsibility of the Independent Examiner in relation to the Trustees' report is limited to examining the report and ensuring that , on the face of the report, there are no material inconsistencies with the figures disclosed in the financial statements.

In so far as the Trustees are aware

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Kashmir Youth Project

Trustees' Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023

Small Company

The financial statements have been prepared implementing the FRS 102 SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015 (as amended by the Bulletin issued in February 2016) and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102, (effective 1st January 2016)

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

Approval of this report

This report was approved by the board of trustees on 12 July 2023

Shammsa Jabeen Chair

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Kashmir Youth Project Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2023

Incoming resources from generated funds
Grants and donations
Project Income
Nursery Income
Rental Income
Interest receivable
Total incoming resources
Resources expended
Charitable activities
2
Governance costs
3
Net outgoing resources for the year
Total funds brought forward at 1 April 2022
Total funds carried forward at 31 March 2023		 2023
£
36,074
372,469
115,128
148,243
671,914
1,255
673,169
606,538
984
607,522
65,647
924,379
990,026		 2022
£
17,046
354,461
126,345
100,498
598,350
30
598,380
579,567
1,224
580,791
17,589
906,790
924,379

There are no gains or losses other than those recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities

All incoming resources and resources expended are derived from continuing activities

The notes attached on pages 9 to 11 form part of these accounts

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Kashmir Youth Project Independent Examiner's Statement, Report and Opinion

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2023

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. The Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination because I a member of the Institute of Financial Accountants.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent Examiner's Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

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Kashmir Youth Project Independent Examiner's Statement, Report and Opinion

• accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or

• the accounts do not accord with such records; or

• the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

•the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

AMS Accountants SBU Ltd Accountants and Business Advisors

455 Whalley New Road Blackburn Lancashire BB 19SP

12 July 2023

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Kashmir Youth Project Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

1 Accounting policies

Incoming resources

Donations and grants

Income from donations and grants, including capital grants, is included in incoming resources when these are receivable except as follows:-

When donors specify that donations and grants given to the charity must be used in future accounting periods, the income is deferred until those periods.

When donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes entitled to use of such income, the income is deferred and not included in incoming resources until the preconditions for use have been met.

When donors specify that donations and grants, including capital gains, are for particular restricted purposes, which do not amount to pre-conditions regarding entitlement, this income is included in incoming resources of restricted funds when receivable.

Interest receivable

Interest is included when receivable by the charity.

Expenditure

All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay for expenditure. All costs have been directly attributed to one of the functional categories of resources expended in the SOFA.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life:-

Intangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative amortisation and

Plant and machinery

20% reducing balance

Debtors

Debtors are measured at their recoverable amounts at the balance sheet date.

Creditors

Creditors and provision are measured and accounted for in accordance with usually accepted accruals principles.

Taxation

As a registered charity, the organisation is exempt from income and corporation tax to the extent that its income and gains are applied towards the charitable objects of the charity and for no other purpose. Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the charity, and is therefore included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.

8

Kashmir Youth Project Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

2
Charitable activities
Cost Of Sales:
Nursery Costs
Nursery Payroll Costs
Staff training & welfare
Employee costs:
Wages and salaries
Staff training and welfare
Travel and subsistence
Premises costs:
Rent
Utility
Light and heat
Cleaning and sundries
General administrative expenses:
Telephone
Stationery and printing
Bank charges
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
Depreciation
IT & Software
Funded Project Costs:
Project Costs
Project Payroll costs
Subcontractor costs
Accreditation fees
Other legal and professional
Total
3
Governance
Accountancy		 2023
£
9,797
78,079
302
88,178
78,449
509
78,958
1,200
21,955
50,123
7,872
81,150
6,879
3,102
3,663
7,304
18,909
10,472
8,085
58,414
46,475
251,963
-
-
1,400
299,838
606,538
2023
£
984
984		 2022
£
22,309
102,571
912
125,792
41,755
243
41,998
1,200
18,854
27,180
5,567
52,801
5,619
4,246
1,274
7,134
13,782
10,127
5,918
48,100
61,537
248,459
-
282
880
311,158
579,849
2022
£
984
984		 2022
£
984
984

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Kashmir Youth Project Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

4 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 April 2022
Additions
At 31 March 2023
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2023
Net book value
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2022
5
Debtors
Trade debtors
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other taxes and social security costs
Other creditors
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
Bank loans		 Land and
buildings
£
905,060
-
905,060
29,312
-
29,312
875,748
875,748		 Plant and
machinery
etc
£
436,002
1,381
437,383
404,895
10,471
415,366
22,017
31,107
2023
£
23,729
2023
£
9,067
5,801
63,178
78,046
2023
£
112,500
112,500		 Total
£
1,341,062
1,381
1,342,443
434,207
10,471
444,678
897,765
906,855
2022
£
14,892
2022
£
22,558
6,438
49,211
78,207
2022
£
150,000
150,000

8 Other information

Kashmir Youth Project is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. Its registered office is: Unique Enterprise Centre Belfield Road Rochdale Lancashire OL16 2UP

10

Kashmir Youth Project Registered number: 02357828 Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
Current assets
Debtors
5
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
6
Total assets less current
liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due
more than one year
Total Net Assets
Funded by
Unrestricted funds
Restricted Funds		 2023
£
897,765
23,729
255,703
279,432
(78,046)
201,386
1,099,151
(112,500)
986,651
924,379
62,272
986,651		 2022
£
906,855
14,892
230,839
245,731
(78,207)
167,524
1,074,379
(150,000)
924,379
877,201
47,178
924,379		 2022

The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

Shammsa Jabeen Chair Approved by the board on 12 July 2023

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