2024-03-31-accounts - Dr B.r Ambedkar Community Centre

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TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT £ a ra ?

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VALUES

C O L L A B O R A T I O N

We believe in the value of working with others and achieving together what may not be possible alone. We aspire to bring a collaborative spirit and strategy to all that we do, learning from the insights and leadership of others, and sharing openly what others may be able learn from us.

I N C L U S I V E N E S S

Our organisation provides good social purpose and embraces, diversity and inclusion. We aspire to be inclusive in the way that we engage and learn from board and staff leaders, and to model our commitment to diversity, inclusion, in all that we do.

C H A R I T A B L E

We will award funding to programs representing great need to groups/activities that are sustainable and ensure we fund programs that share their lessons learned in order to advance the improvement of the quality of life.

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STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT

T R U S T E E S

Our management has set clear set of jobs for each individual which leads them to work effectively. For example: our management include A Chairperson, Vice chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Managers and other colleagues. Also, our management conduct meeting once every month which discuss range of things such as finance (expenditure of costs), complain or concerns, organisation new activities and making changes to old activities. Our priority to make social changes while taking care of Health and Safety.

We aim to apply the Charity Governance Code and have an agreed action plan. In the governance of an effectively run community centre charity, trustees:

Refer to their governing document to ensure they have the power to take any proposed actions and ensure that any change in activities are in keeping with the charities objectives
Be proactive in consulting with the community their charity is set up to serve and in promoting activities it provides
Consider a wide range of techniques or determining the needs of their community
Ensure that their charity accommodates those activities that fit the need of the community
Seek advice from charity commission or relevant body before making significant changes

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A C H I E V E M E N T A N D P E R F O R M A N C E

Our organisation has made several achievements through out the years. For example, we started IT classes for women only. According to research 30% of women lack in IT/digital skills. There are many reasons for eg lack of education, no access to technology or in certain cultures women are expected to take care of the household rather than using technology and using skills to achieve education or jobs. We wanted to break down barriers and provide education to women. Everything is based on computers, laptops and phones and many employers look for IT skills to employ individuals.

The thought about starting this class came when we observed several ladies struggle in their everyday life to stay up to date with technologies. The elderly could not visit their families for long, therefore, by introducing them to social networking sites reduced distance from their families. Also, by ordering food and clothes from stores provided extra help to individual who were disabled. Overall, this class enhanced their self-esteem, improved their language skill, literacy skills and personal skills. This class continued for full one year (2X a week) and attendances were excellent. It was first time, we ever received funding and no doubt, we provided best service and meet needs of our community. We stayed into our budget but made no compromise to quality of teaching and resources provided to women.

We started by obtaining funding from local council and used the funding to obtain computer screens, PC, tables, chairs and etc. We further advertised the classes on social media, leaflets through doors and on our community centre note board. We managed to get volunteers to plan classes and teach classes. This class was aimed at beginners, so the course started by teaching students about parts of computer, how to turn the computer screen on, logging in and opening search engines. Further lessons included, creating, and sending emails, using Microsoft word to create CV’s, using websites such as amazon, filling job applications online and etc.

At the end of the program students achieved a qualification and certificate. Most women managed to find part time jobs and some managed to use computers in their daily lives and improve their quality of life.

Further achievements include starting bhangra classes. The club is set up to provide fitness to people around the city. The club is for people who enjoy dancing and for those who want to begin their fitness journey and learn about tradition and culture aswell. The classes create opportunities for those who would like to take bhangra dancing to the next level, become professional and show their talent in front or a live audience.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

Funding:

Our organisation was granted funding from local authority during 2020-2021. Our need to apply for funding was that our centre had lack of refurnished property such as damage doors (fire exit), without double glazing windows (outdated windows with cracks and unable to close properly), without baby changing facility and walls required new paint.

Our organisation previously received many complains such as Hall is unable to provide warm environment due to damaged windows and doors. This is essential to resolve because majority elderly people visits, with disabilities. Therefore, cold environment makes their health condition even worse. Furthermore, our centre is used by various social groups for entertainment purposes such as wedding or sports activities and as a results neighbor complained of high level noise and disturbance. Therefore, our organisation required soundproof doors as well as baby changing facilities to meet up to health & safety requirements.

According to our research and feedback from community the funding benefited all social groups regardless of age, gender, race and etc. Due to the new refurbishment of the hall elderly groups were able to use new facilities, meet and take part in activities such as yoga without being worried about being cold or ill due to damp walls. Furthermore, young groups were able to use the facilities within the hall for dancing and karate.

Men and women were able to use the new baby changing room facilities and there was easier access to disabled toilets. Furthermore, the community centre was able to pay electric, water and other bills during the covid period.

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DR B. R. AMBEDKAR COMMUNITY CENTRE Contents Page Independent Examiner's Report Approval statement Accountants, report Profit and loss account Balance sheet Notes to the accounts

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of DR B. R. AMBEDKAR COMMUNITr CENTRE On accounts for the year ended 5 April 2024 Charity no (if any) 1017290 Set out on pages 3to6 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the abov8 charity ("the Trusv) for the year ended 0510412024. Responsibilities and basls of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act">. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent axaminer's I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters Statement have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or 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. Signed: Date: 1211112024 Name: Rana & Co Accountants Ltd Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) Address: 97 Walbrook Road. Derby, DE23 8SF

DR 8. R. AMBEDKAR COMMUNITY CENTRE Approval statement l approve the accounts which comprise of the Profit and Loss Account, the Balan Sheet and the related notes. l acknowledge my responsibility for the accounts, including the appropriateness of the applicable financial reporting framework as set out in note 1, and for providing RANA & CO ACCOUNTANTS LTD with all information and explanations necessary for their compilation. President 12 November 2024

DR B. R. AM8EDKAR COMMUNITY CENTRE Accountants. report on the unaudited accounts to DR B. R. AMBEDKAR COMMUNITY CENTRE You have approved the accounts for the period ended 05 April 2024 which comprise the Profil and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. In accordance with your instructions, we have compiled these unaudited accounts from the accounting records and information and explanations supplied to us. RANA & CO ACCOUNTANTS LTD Accountants 97 WALBROOK RD DERBY DERBYSHIRE DE238SF 12 November 2024

DR B. R. AMBEDKAR COMMUNITY CENTRE Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 5 April 2024 2024 2023 Income 48,050 47,873 Expenses Manager pay, cleaner, wages and care takings Car, van and travel expenses Bin collection, electriclgas, water, cleaning and BTlwebsite Repairs and rnaintenance Stationery and prinb'ng costs Insurance Deposit Retums Other business expenses 20,241 10,591 5,502 6,412 6,698 1,890 10,052 5,448 1,501 1,010 8,950 2,500 7,300 7,367 49,702 45,760 (Loss)Iprofit 1,652 2,113

DR B. R. AMBEDKAR COMMUNITY CENTRE Balanc8 Sheet as at 5 Aprll 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Net assets Capital account Net (loss)Iprofit {1 .652) 2,113 1,652 2.113

DR B. R. AMBEDKAR COMMUNITY CENTRE Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 5 April 2024 l Accountlng basis The accounts have been compiled on a basis that enables profits to be calculated in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and that provides sufficient and relevant information to enable the completion of a tax return. 2 Profit and1088 account analysis 2024 2023 Sales Sales 48,050 47.873 Wages, salaries and othar staff costs Manager pay, cleaner, wages and care takings 20,241 10,591 Car, van and travel expen8es Travel and subsisten 5,502 Rent, rates, power and insurance costs Rate5 Light and heat Bin collection, electriclgas, water, cleaning and BTlwebsite 2,265 2,389 1,758 6,412 10,052 10,052 Repairs and renewals of property and equlpment Repairs and maintenance 5,448 6,698 Telephona, fax, 8tatlonery and other offlce costs Telephone and internet stationery and printing Other insurance costs 608 313 969 1.890 1,501 1,010 2,511 Other buslne6s expenses Sundry expenses 2,500 7,367

DR B. R. AMBEDKAR COMMUNITY CENTRE Contents Page Independent Examiner's Report Approval statement Accountants, report Profit and loss account Balance sheet Notes to the accounts

DR B. R. AMBEDKAR COMMUNITY CENTRE Balanc8 Sheet as at 5 Aprll 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Net assets Capital account Net (loss)Iprofit {1 .652) 2,113 1,652 2.113