Charity registration number 1025525
WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2024

WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Dr T Adoh
Mr K Bonsu
Mr H Oriabure
Mr L BLrte
Mr B Lewis
Ms J Joseph
Charity number
1025525
Independent examiner
Azets Audit Services
Suites B & D
Bumham Yard
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JH

WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees report
Independent examinerfs report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUAR Y 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the charity's, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance
th the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1
January 2019).
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide support and SeNi￿S that will improve the educats'onal, economic, social, physical, and
spiritual well-being of theAfricanlCaribbean community in High Ilfycombe and its surrounding areas.
Our Ob"ectives
Wycombe Multicultural Organisation (WMCO) is a community charity that represents and will be the HUB of the
interests of approximately 9600 people (as per the 2021 census) from African Caribbean heritage backgrounds in
High Wycombe and the surroundin9 area.
As a community organisation and a facility provider we can offer several different activities and Se￿iceS at the
Hilltop Community Centre which benefit the community.
Youth Su
ort
Akacia Complementary Saturday school caters for the extra-curricular needs of African Caribbean children aged
5-16 years.
Education catchup revision courses for Year 11 children about to take their GCSE exams and preparing the Year
10 children one year before their exams.
WMCO will work with our local partners to provide Community Mentoring projects to promote social cohesion by
connecting young people with a diverse range of passionate volunteers from the community.
WMCO is seeking to set up a regular youth dub for those under 16.
Communi
Fundin
WMCO will actively seek and apply for funding that would benefit the community which emphasis on our youth
and their education, general health and well-being and the support of our senior citizens.
Leisu￿ activities
Arts Craft and Music
We have a dedicated Leisure Officer and team who are responsible for the ongoing leisure time activities for the
Organisalion and the community- They plan and develop fundraising activities and events and work with other
organisations to share views and develop working relationships such as joint ventures.
Members Su
ort
We have a dedicated Social Welfare Officer vtho actively keeps in contact wth members that may fall ill, suffer
from a family bereavement or we have not had contact for some time.

WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
TRUSTEES REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUAR Y 2024
anise Annual Communi
Events I Celebrations
We organise annual celebrations for the community vthich includes Black History month celebrations, St Vincent
Independence Day, the annual Christmas dinner for the elderly, the annual community BBQ, the annual cinema
movie for children as well as a seaside trip to popular coastal destinats'ons.
Senior Citizens Su
ort
WMCO set up a weekly program called the Movers & Shakers where the senior citizens meet weekly for three
hours to exercise, discuss health issues with guest speakers and enjoy lunch together and reminisce about the
good old days.
Social Media Communication
WMCO will regularly update our social media {i.e. Fa￿book and Instagram) with content that informs and
benefits the community in a variety of areas such as:
Graduate schemes that want applications from the African Caribbean graduates
Current affairs and topics
Recent community deaths and funeral dates
Social & fund raising events
Provide services to the local community
Education and training
Akacia Supplementary Saturday School
Specialist tutoring, e.g. GCSE revision courses
Training and support for people with special needs
Advice and support for people who need help developing the employability skills
Social and leisure activities
Throu
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communi
centre we
rovide s
aces for various s
orts social and leisure activities
Sports clubs
Private social functions such as weddings: birthdays and christenings
Dominoes club and other social get-togethers
Cultural events
Baby and toddler groups
Hosting of community events and ￿lebratIonS
Welfare services
Access to health clinics and health programmes
Senior citizens support group
Hardship support
Community Hub
sical communi
hub forthe local African Caribbean communi
Through the website and social media become the advertising and communications hub for the community
Raise funds for the benefit of the local communi
WMCO actively seeks and applies for funding that would benefit the community, with an emphasis on young
people and their education, general health, well-being and support of our senior citizens, and cultural enrichment.

WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
TRUSTEES REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUAR Y 2024
Achievements and performance
Chairnian's comments:
It was a fantastic year with many projects delivered as highlighted above.
WMCO key achievements included:
The new kitchen and bar have significantly enhanced the offering of the Hilltop centre and has
increased the revenues to offset significant energy cost increases.
We were successfully in receiving funding from the Sackler Trust to hold Math's revision courses for the
Year 11 students taking their GCSE Math's exams the summer of 2024. We recruited 5 expert Math's
teachers from the same background who delivered an excellent revision course for 35 of our local
children to prepare them for their exams. Most of the children achieved or ex￿eded their predicted
grades.
WMCO set up a 30-week program called the Movers & Shakers, funded by The Heart of Bucks, where
the senior citizens met wee￿Y for three hours to exercise, discuss health issues with invited guest
speakers and enjoy lunch together to reminisce about the good old days.
MNCO in collaboration with the High Commission of St Vincent and the Grenadines organised and held
the annual Thanksgiving celebration with 140 local vin￿ntian diaspora residents in the Hilltop Centre.
The IANCO membership has significantly increased to 140 in February 2024 compared to 92 in
February 2023. to 54 in February 2022 and 26 in September 2021.
The financial perfomiance of the charity was very healthy with an increase of 330A in grants along with an
increase of 46% in Other Trading activities such as the Bar income. The income from the Hall Hire slightly
decreased by 30kn to £63,983.
The grants received were £79.485 in total from the following funders to which we are gratefijl for their support
especially the National Lottery Community Fund who has confimied a further 5 years of support..
National Lottery Community Fund- £66,585
Bucks Helping Hand- £1,400
Heart of Bucks General Fund - £5,000
Heart of Bucks Micro Grant- £2,000
The SacklerTrust- £3,000
W.G. Edwards- £1,500
I would like to express my gratitude to the regular hall hirers, our growing membership, our volunteers, the
dedicated staff and to the funders listed above and Bucks Council for their support of the WNCO charity.
Best Wishes
Brian Lewis
Chairman

WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUAR Y 2024
Flnancl*l rnvlew
The Trustees have kept under revlew the reserves pollcy. Consldefatlon was glven lo lundlng rlskg and funds are
kept at a level to ensure all fin8nclal commltments can be met.
The unrestrFcted funds are available to be spent for any ol ihe purposes of Ihe charfty. Unrestrfcted general and
deslgnaled funds at Ihe year end were £185.487 (2023: £120,193).
The balanee of the resirfcted funds at the year end wag £137,493 (2023: £146,697).
Rlsk manag•ment
The tnjstees have assessed the major risks lo whlch the charfty Is exposed, and are sali5fied that systems ar8 In
place to mitigate exposure to the major rlsks.
Structure. gov•mane• and managèment
Wycombe Multi￿ltUral Organlsation Is controlled by Its govemlng document, a constitution adopt8d on 28 March
1993. Its worklng name is WMCO.
The trustees who served durfng the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Dr T Adoh
Mr K Bonsu
Mr H Oriabure
Mr L Bute
Mr B Lewis
Ms J Joseph
Recrultment and appolnlment of new trustees
The Organisation is managed by a group of Trustees and a Management Committee, whom are elected at the
AGM. The Committee comprises of members (volunteer5} With a diverse range of skills and backgrounds. All
Committee members are people from the local communty and have a genuine interest in the benefits that the
Organlsatlon brfngs to those who live In the Wycombe District" Working together to meet their s(xial. cumural and
educational needs of the community.
The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr B Lewls
Chairman of
Dated: . 1.7.
rustees

WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Wcombe Multicultural Organisation {the
charity} for the year ended 28 February 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of Ihe charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charitys financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011
Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act,. or
the financial statements do not accord wth those records" or
the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
I have no concems 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 financial statements to be reached.
Mr C Nisbet FCA
Azets Audit Seriices
Suites B & D
Burnham Yard
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JH
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 28 FEBRUARY2024
2024
2023
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Tanglbh as$èls
12
105.374
121,258
Curr•nt asi•t•
Stocks
Debtorn
Cash at bank and In har
13
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3,153
4,237
223.766
2,869
6,801
149,627
231,156
159,297
Cr•dltorn: amounts falllng du• wlthln
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15
(13,550)
(13.665)
Net Cxffrent assets
217,608
145.632
Total assets less Current Ilabllltle$
322.980
266.89)
Income fvnds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
17
137.493
185.487
146,697
120.193
322,980
266.890
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The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .... ....
Mr B Lewis
Trustee

WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUAR Y 2024
Accounting policies
Charity information
Wycombe Multicultural Organisation is a registered charity. controlled by it's governing document, a
constitution adopted on 28 March 1993. It's principal address is Hilltop Community Centre, Crest Road, High
combe, Bucks, HP11 1UA.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the charity's governing document, the
Charities Act 2011 and °A¢counting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) {effective 1 January 2019)" The charity is a Public
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin
1 not lo prepare a Slatement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concem
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees
continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and
uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met.
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised On￿ the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless perfom)ance conditions require deferral of the amount.
Grants receivable are accounted for when there is sufficient information to enable the claim to be made or the
claim has been made and there is clear indication to suggest the claim will be met. Grants which have
conditions or time restrictions attached are deferred until these conditions or restrictions have been met.
1.5 Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can
be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.

WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUAR Y 2024
Accounting policies
{Continued)
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the Cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases=
Leasehold improvements
Fixlures and fittings
Computers
Over 10 years straight line
Over 4 years straight line
Over 3 years straight line
1.7 Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. after making due allowan￿ for obsolete and
slow moving items.
1.8 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.9 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUAR Y 2024
Charitable activities
2024
2023
Miscellaneous income
Football club income
Amounts received for hall hire
235
2,282
63,983
165
3,346
66,121
66,500
69,632
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
Restricted funds
64,218
2,282
66,286
3,346
66,500
69,632
Other trading activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
general
general
2024
2023
Membership subscriptions
Fundraising events
2,629
74,677
1,515
51,448
Other trading activities
77,306
52,963
Investments
un￿strICted Unrestricted
funds
funds
general
general
2024
2023
Interest receivable
1,884
113
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WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUAR Y 2024
Other income
Total Unrestricted
funds
general
2023
2024
Buckinghamshire Council - rent subsidy
13,000
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUAR Y 2024
Charitable activities
Provision of Provision of
the Centre the Centre
2024
2023
Staff costs
Insurance
Utilities
Rent
Telephone
Sundries
Repairs and maintenance
Administration
Cleaning and admin support
Subscriptions and licenses
IT software and support
Postage and stationery
Travel costs
Meals and activities
Tutors and education resources
Football club costs
46,361
1,819
13,373
15,000
1,434
3,172
12,570
1,196
8,349
1,128
1,618
84
2,584
2,990
5,717
166
47,792
2,265
7,314
15,000
1,289
4,417
15,711
642
9.225
1.269
2,589
117
364
1,971
14,910
1,233
117,561
126,108
Share of support costs {see note 9)
Share of governance costs (see note 9)
22,097
4,920
24.822
3.724
144,578
154,654
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
Restricted funds
47,622
96,956
64,396
90,258
144,578
154,654
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WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUAR Y 2024
Support costs
Support Governance
costs
costs
2024
2023
Depreciation
22,097
22,097
24,822
Independent Examination Fee
Professional fees
2,520
2,400
2,520
2,400
2,400
1,324
22,097
4,920
27,017
28,546
Analysed be￿een
Charitable activities
22,097
4.920
27,017
28.546
10 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected bmth them) received any remuneration during the year.
None of the trustees received gifts during the year. In the prior year no trustees received gifts during the year
Six of the Trustees were reimbursed for expenses incurred of £2,940 (2023.. £nil)
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Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2024
Number
2023
Number
Employment Costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
45,536
48,547
{1,658)
903
825
46,361
47,792
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
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WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUAR Y 2024
12 Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold Fixture5 and
improvements
fittings
Computers
Total
Cost
At 1 March 2023
Additions
170,773
30,406
6,214
6,817
207,996
6,214
At 28 February 2024
170,773
36,620
6.817
214.210
Depreciation and impaimient
At 1 March 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
57,151
17,077
23,348
4,731
6,240
289
86,739
22,097
At 28 February 2024
74,228
28,079
6,529
108,836
Carrying amount
At 28 February 2024
96,545
8,541
288
105,374
At 28 February 2023
113,622
7,058
578
121,258
13 Stocks
2024
2023
Bar stock
3,153
2,869
14 Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
Prepayments and accrued income
4,237
6.801
15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
613
6,019
6,918
929
7,627
5,109
13,550
13.665
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WYCOMBE MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUAR Y 2024
16 Retirement benefit schemes
Defined contribution schemes
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the
scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUAR Y 2024
18 Designated funds
The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of
unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes..
Balance at
1 March 2022
Transfers
Balance at
1 March 2023
Transfers
Balance at
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Centre Refurbishment Fund
7,000
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUAR Y 2024
20 Related party transactions
There were no disdosable related paty transactions during the year (2023 - none).
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