Charity registration number.. 1027205
Latin American Disabled People's Project
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Field Sullivan Limlted
9 Hare & Billet Road
Blackheath
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Latin American Disabled People's Project
Content5 (continued)
Reference and Admlnistrative Details
Trustees, Report
2to14
Independent Examiner's Report
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statement of FinancSal Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Flnancial Statements
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Latin American Disabled People's Project
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Delia Bonllla
Lucia Cruz-Alcantra
Martha Torres
Jose Norbey Valencia Cardona
Laidy Lorena Gutierrez Leon
Luz Magnolia Castsnio
Robert Nilson Riano GarLon
Nancy de las Mercecedes Questa barba
Jose Perez Sanchez
Angelica Arango
1027205
Charlty Registration Number
Principal Offlce
102 Harper Road
Southwark
London
SEI 6AQ
Independent Examiner
Fleld Sullivan Limited
9 Hare & Billet Road
Blackheath
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Trustees, Report
The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31
March 2025.
The Trustees confirm that the Trustee Report and financial statement of the charity comply wlth current statutory
requirements, the requirement of Its trust deed and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice
(SORPI "Accounting and Reportlng by Charities" issued in March 2005.
STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE
Governing Instrument
Latin American Disabled People's Project is a registered charity governed by its constitution. Charity
number:1027205.
The organisation is an unincorporated charity, registered on 15 October 1993. The charity was established under
constitution dated 12 April 1992 as amended 25 Aprll 1993 as amended February 2006 and March 2011.
Recrultment and Appolntment of Trustees
Members of the Association who are present at the Annual General Meeting will vote from nomlnatlon forms for
the election of officers, members of the Management Committee and any other officer of the Association. A
minimum of eight and a maximum of twelve members of the Associatlon are elected at the Annual General
Meeting. 50°A of the Management Committee members should be disabled members of the Assoclatlon. Up to
three associate members of the Association lindivldual or the representative of another organisationl can be
co-opted by decision of the Management Committee,. these co-opted members should not have voting rlghts. If
necessary, a disabled member of the Management Committee may use the services of a duly registered advocate
to facilitate participation. However, the advocate should not be a member of the Management Committee and
should not exercise any discretion of power on behalf of disabled people.
The LADPP Management Committee members are from Spanish and Portuguese-speaking backgrounds and are
very well acquainted with the community they serve. The Commlttee includes servlce users with first-hand
experience of the issues affecting Spanish and Portuguese speakers with dlsabllitles and their communities.
The Committee meets every month and has a review annually.
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The Committee members during the year endlng on 31 March 202S were:
Chalr'.Maria Brumllde Hermosa Nunez.
Vlce Chair:Lucla Cruz Alcantara.
Treasurer:Margui Puentes Calderon,
Secretary: Elizabeth Santa Cruz Mollna
Other Members: Antonlo Higueeros Sanchez, Martha Isabel Torrez Castellano, Deli3 Maria Bonllla Moreno, Patricia
Agulrre Cuervo, and co-opted member Richard Kaloko,
The members of the Board of Trustees of the Charity elected on 26-April-2024 on the date that the report and
accounts were approved are115ted on page l.
Addltlonal Consultancy and Support provided by.'Consultant Team Advice UK, Capacity building Training team
from Community Southwark.
Chlef executlve.. Jhon Jalro Marulanda Garzon-community Development and LASPP Project Director
Management Structure, Recrultment and Training
The governing body Is responsible for policy and overall management. The board has set up three sub-commlttees
wlth defined responsibilities from the main commlttee..
Finance
Human Resources
Social and Cultural Activities
Through this financial year 24-25 LADPP has sevent paid members of staff.. a part-tlmecommunity Developmen&
LADPPProJect Directorresponsible for the office coordination of all services provided by LADPP, fundraising and
supervlsion of staff; and acommunlty Support & Representation Worker CYFP & DDPOresponsible for delivering
the community support project, health, advice and representation, and community integration activities to all
members, Chlldren, Youth and Families and Deaf & Disabled users and their communities.Community Integration,
Skills for Work & Welfare Advice Worker, offering services to users regarding employment and welfare advice,
English, one-to-one language support, and IT classes, employment workshop and trainlng.Wellbeing, Mental
health & Volunteer Services Worker,aims to Improve the quality of life and mental health support to users
through alternative therapies, one to one support and community support groups, befriendlng services,
networking, and access to health services as well as being responsible for the volunteer program for the
organisation.
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Welfare representation advice and Income maxlmisatlon for Lewisham Re51dents,who is responsible for
delivering welfare benefits representation and income maximisation,in partnershlp with Lewisham Food Bank for
the Spanlsh and Portuguese community resident in the borough of Lewisham.Communlty IT, Social Medla &
Digital Support Worker, responsible for keeping up to date the organisation IT, social Media and Digital Services as
well as offering staff, volunteer and memberslusers tralnlng and support. Slnce January 2025 we started deliverv
then Woman Urgen Support Projsect n aims to help womens to become financily olndependent, helping them to
access the support they need, giving training and worshop delivering English and employment workshops, as well
as delivering housing advice to aboid homelessness
We continue delivering in Volunteer basis the following projects and services.. Communlty Housing and
Homelessness Worker, delivering housing & Homelessness advice, case work, since June 2024 the project has
been delivered In a volunteer basis supervise by the senlor advice worker. Community Food Bank Support
servlcessupporting famllies through the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and high "Cost of Living" affectlng the
community, and the society world wild.
Case Court Appeal Work and Representatlonto users and thelr communities on a volunteer basis supported by
the Community Development and LADPP Project Director and two volunteers,
The organisation also had the support of a team of 65 volunteer5 who provide service5 such as interpreting and
translation, IT classes, social media and digital services, reception, advice, administrative support, user
development and volunteer services, organising placements, social and cultural activlties, bookkeeping and
accounts. All volunteers who work with children and vulnerable adults are subject to DBS checks carried out by
UKCrbs.
LADPP works with local volunteer organisations and takes part in volunteer fairs to attract further volunteers. We
also recruit staff through our website, public websites, social media platforms, Facebook, twltter and through the
local volunteer organisation and Latin Amerlcan press. We ensure that potential members are referred to us
through close links with Government offices, NGOS and other Latin American organisations.
Staff and volltnteers are trained on-site by their supervisors and peers. Training in speclflc subject areas and skills is
offered through local and national organisations such as Community Southwark, HMRC support services, ACAS,
Disability Right UK, Refugee Council, Child Poverty Action Group, and Advice UK. We also collaborate with
Southwark Law Centre, the Portuguese Community Centre, and foodbank all around London through referrals
and/or Soint workshops. Tralning is also provided through partnerships with Shelter London, Including London,
Evelyn Oldfield Unit, Southwark Council, Southwark NHS services, Community Southwark, and other local
voluntary organisations. LADPP is a member of SLAN Southwark Latin American Network and Southwark Disabllltv
Network.
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Inductlon and Trainlng of Trustees
The Management Committee had undertaken the following training..
-Roles and Responsibilitles of MC members.
-Employment Law update.
-well-being and Mental health at work
-welfare and Universal Credit Workshop.
-Disability welfare
-Plannlng an organisation financial budget.
-English & IT classes.
-Fundraising
-Debt and Income maximisation
Relatlonship between Funders and Commlttee Members
There is no known relatlonship between any funders and any member ofour Management Committee.
Charlty Alms
'LADPP aims to improve the quality of life, independence and community integration of disabled and non-disabled
Spanish and Portuguese speaking people, their carers, families, and communities living in London through
information, training, advlce, representation, interpreting, advocacy, social and cultural events, and user
development and volunteering opportunities.
Our services are based on equal opportunitles, confidentiality. empathy, and a non-judgemental approach towards
our users"
We have referred to the guidance contalned in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when
reviewing our aims and objectlves and in plannlng our future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how
planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set. We therefore have a formal complaints
policy whereby all complaints regarding the staff/volunteers/service are revlewed by the Chief Executive and
trustee.
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How our actlvltles deliver publlc benefit
The charity carries out a wide range of activities in pursuance of its char5table aims. The trustees conslder that
these activities, summarised below, provide benefit both to those who use our services and to the wider
community in London, respondlng to the needs during COVID-19 pandemic and "Cost of Living" in the community.
These benefits disabled and non-disabled people and those suffering from chronic illnesses by developlng their
self-confidence, well-being, mental health, language support, IT and social media, si114work, welfare, appeal
representation, volunteer opportunities, community Integration and social skills as well as helplng them to access
services according to their needs and disabilities. We are also supporting and helping the Spanish and Portuguese
community to integrate into this society.
Actlvlties endlng March 2025.
Key activlties In 2024-25 included:
During this financial year, with the valuable support of our funders, LADPP has contlnued to maintaln and expand
Its services to meet the evolving needs of our community, particularly in response to the ongoing effects of the
COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing cost of living.
We introduced new methods of service delivery, with staff and volunteers adopting a hybrid working
model operating both remotely and from the offlce. This approach enabled us to malntain close contact with
service users and respond more effectively to their needs.
The organisation also made significant progress in updating its internal IT Infrastructure. We implemented
AdvicePro, a case management system that allows us to securely and systematically record all advlce work
dellvered. Additionally, we expanded our use of Microsoft 365, which enhanced our ablllty to communicate both
Internally and externally through Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other digital platforms ensuring that we could
continue to meet the hlgh demand for our services.
We also resumed in-per50n engagement by inviting users back to our offices to partlcipate in our social and
cultural activltles, Through the implementation of workshops and tralnlng sessions, we have increased social
contact with users and strengthened ties with their communitles.
Furthermore, we continued to expand our digltal services and presence on social media, allowing us to develop
innovative ways of delivering services and projects. Communication channels were also broadened through the
use of WhatsApp, telephone support, Skype, and other applications. These tools have been Instrumental in
delivering the followlng projects and services..
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*communlty Support & Integratlon d/Deaf and Dlsabled people{DDPO) Project
From January 2024 to March 2025, we deliver 587 drop in sessions and 346 appointment5
We delivered 90 training sessions where 150 attended and 24 workshop where 226 users attended.
1309 users benefit from the proSect.
'Communlty Sk1115 for Work & Welfare Worker
This financial year 938 user were advised remotely, 456 users were advice face-to-face and we delivered 9
workshop and training In different welfare and skill for work subjects were 98 user attended.
1492 users benefited from the project.
*Wellbelngi Mental health & Volunteer Servlces Worker
From April 2024 to March 2025
39 Zumba classes for people wlth reduced mobility. 95 participants.
13 Social actlvities such as bingo and coffee afternoons have had an average of 455 participants.
49 Our volunteer therapist from Nuestro Oido Amigo has provided support through 5-7 sessions per person,
totalling an average of 294 sessions.
42 A total of knitting classes have been held throughout the year. wlth an average of 150 particlpants.
43 This year, we have held Chalr Yoga and Yoga classes with an average attendance of 72 particlpants.
47 Throughout the year, we have also offered Fabric Paintlng classes, reachlng an average of 250 participants.
38 The Social Integration Group, whSch includes coffee afternoons, has welcomed an average of 105 participants.
51 Wellbelng and Mental Health workshops have been delivered both in person and through Social platforms like
Zoom, reaching an average of 450 partlclpants.
95 The Wellbeing and Mental Health therapeutlc crafts group focused on staylng connerted and feeling safe, wlth
an average of 420 participants.
19 Wellbeing consultations provided support to clients in accesslng healthcare services and related social
assistance, benefiting an average of 190 people.
45 Online English classe5, SUPPOrted by our wonderful volunteer teacher Samuel, have reached an average of 150
partlcipants.
2631 users benefited directly from the project and 250 indlrectly beneflts from servlces
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*Welfare representation advlce and Income maximlsatlon Lewisham Re51dents
Lewisham Is a vibrant London borough with one of the highest concentration of Latin American's in London as
stated by the Latin American Bureau.
This financial year a sum of £137,253.47 was made In either financial support this includes savings through councll
tax reductions, receiving universal credit and other financial benefitst.
The project is dellvered to three food bank sltes: Lewisham, Forest Hill & Perry Rise, and an
Overall 754 vouchers have been distributed. The fulfilled vouchers have aided 2923 people, of which 1639 are
adults and 1284 are children.
2923 user benefited dlrectly from project servlces and foodbank support.
*IT, Social Medla and Dlgltal Projectto help and support the organlsation development of new IT systems for staff,
volunteers and the community that will allow the delivery and access to services and project, This project is
designed to respond to the speciflc needs of our community, promoting its autonomy, integratlon and well-being.
Through our activities, we seek to build a more connected, informed and resilient community.
We Offer,, computer and soclal media classes twice a week, covering platforms such as Zoom, WhatsAppi and
Facebook.
-Provide training on cybersecurity and data protectlon to help users navigate onllne safely
-support users in applying their new skills by organising support groups and online workshops on various topics.
-Help participants develop dlgital confldence to communlcate with famlly, friends, and service providers.
-Enable participants to ensage in virtual activities and support networks, reducing loneliness and improvlng mental
well-being.
We delivered 80 classes where 400 user benefited as well a5 300 users beneflted by technical support sessions.
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700 user benefited directly from the project and around 500 Indirectly benefited from the project and servlces.
'Community Houslng Advlce and repre5entatlon
This project come to an end in July 2024, and we have applied to funders to consider to extend the project due to
the excellent impact It's have In helping the community with their housing Issues that has increase due to
COVID-19 Pandemic, And the high "Cost of Living that are leadlng user in risk of become homelessness, In the last
vear of the project 295 user had face to face appointments and 210 user by phone; we delivered 4 workshop in
housing and prevention of homelessness and dealing with local authorities and private landlords and 110 user
benefited.
615 user benefit directly from the project and 180 users benefit Indirectly as being a care of family member of
members/user5
The Women Urgent Support Project aims to help women become financially independent by providing access to
the support they need. The project offers training and workshops, including English and employment workshops,
and provides housing advice to help prevent homelessness. From January to June 2025, the Women's Urgent
Support Project IWUSPI at LAOPP provided vital support to 390 Spanish and Portuguese-speaking women and
their families faclng financial hardship.
Food Bank Referral servlces.. From April 2024 and March 2025 We help to dellvef 389 food parcels from the food
Banks; during this year 1167 user benef ited from thls servlces
'So¢lal and Cultural Actlvltles
Thls year we started deliverlng social and cultural activities bringing users and the community to fundraising
events, workshops and training, implementing one to one support servlces to users and using digital services and
social media through telephone consultation and Zoom meeting to users keeping then well informed about any
progress In the provislon of health treatment and access to vaccination programmes delivered by the NHS and
government services.
* Training
We continued to offer language support services delivering English and IT classes to our users and their families. In
partnership with another Internal project and the volunteer project we had:
105 classes have been delivery,. through this time student had attended, 2415
-we also provided in-house training in health & Safety at Work, housing, Tax Credit, Self-employment, health, and
social welfare, It and digital services and social media where 340 users attended by ZOOM and social media apps
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2755 users benefited from these services.
We also booked training courses for staff, Management Committee and volunteers with organisations such as
Advice UK, EOU, CPAG and Community Southwark, Directory of Social Change and Institute of Fundraising, Cit12en
Advice Forum and Disability Rights delivered by ZOOM and Skype and social media.
* Interpretlng
LADPP continued to offer an interpreting service for user5 who are unable to access the statutory servlces thev
approach. This enables our members to overcome language and disability barrlers in situations such as important
medical appolntments and interviews with statutoiy agencies. This service Is provided by a group of volunteers
and125 users have benefited from thls services
Referrals
LADPP receives referrals, 51gn posted from various government offSces and other non-governmental organlsatlons.
We also refer our clients to various departments and statutory bodies such as Soclal Services and other specialised
advice agencies such as the Cltizens, Advice Bureau. We also work closely with Shelter London. Regular contact is
also made with other Latin American Organlsations. Throughout these difficult times due to the pandemic, we are
committed to provide the best services available to our service users, which will, In turn, benefit the wlder Spanish
and Portuguese speaking community,
35 Internal referral servlces and 8 external referral servlces where made.
* Partnerships
We continued our partnerships with the Lambeth Refugee Health Team and with the Lambeth Southwark
Lewisham NHS-PCT and Naz Latina Project.
-volunteer networking with Foundation for International Studies and local colleges and secondary schools and
Community Sosjthwark volunteer services.
We contlnued our referral housing surgery with Shelter London.
We contlnue in Partnership with local foodbanks, including providing referrals for users who are in immediate
need of baslc resources and providing interpretation servlces for the foodbanks. We hold referral vouchers for
Norwood & Brixton and Peckham and Waterloo foodbanks, and we are members of the pllot online system so we
can refer users to any foodbank in the UK.
-we continue taken part in the Southwark Latin American Network and take part Southwark Disability Network.
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Membershlp
LADPP is a member-led organisation. Our members come from Latin America, Spain and Portvgal and Africa. We
are now expanding our membership to non-disabled people from the Spanish and Portuguese speaking community
living In London.
Most of our members are refugees, with Indefinite Leave to Remain, British Citlzenshlp and EU citizenshlp.
* Many are elderly.
Many live in households in recelpt of means-tested benefits.
* Most have not acquired basic knowledge of the English language.
Many have one or more ofthe followina:
'Long Covld-19 health Impact.
Learning impalrment,
* Physlcal disability.
* Mental health problem.
* Sensory disabilitv.
Chronic illness.
* Terminal Illnes5.
This year the organlsation has renew his basic insurance and keep up-date with the membership to organlsatlon
offering capacity building and networking of services support that will allow us to continue a professional service
for the community.
The project has a total of 1790 registered members-users, and for thls flnanclal year 14650 users members of the
communlty beneflted from our servl¢es through thls year,
We hold the accreditatlon from theAdvl¢e Quality Standard -AQS- forthe Advice and Representation services with
Case Work in Housing, Disability and welfare.
Plans for the Year: Aprll 2025- March 2026
Servlce Dellvery
With the continued support of funders, local authorities, staff, volunteers, and the wider community, LADPP
remains committed to mitigating the long-term impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing
cost-of-llving crisis on our beneflclaries.
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We will maintain a hybrld mode5 of servlce delivery, ensurlng advice services includlng welfare, houslng,
disability, and employment support are accessible through both one-to-one appointments and remote
consultations. Contact will be sustalned via phone, email, social medla, and our website, allowing us to reach users
effectively In their homes and within the community.
We will continue to work closely with local authorities, Including Southwark Councll, through the Common Purpose
Grant, to sustain the key projects currently delivered by the organisation,
To enhance service dellvery and sustainability, we are launching a new fundraising campaign using social media
and digital platforms. This initiatlve aims to secure funding for essential IT and communication equlpment and to
support the operational costs of our new office premises.
Partnerships
We plan to strengthen our collaborative networks by engaging with local and London-wide forums and urnbrella
organisations. These partnerships will ensure the specific needs of Latin American disabled people and those from
minority ethnic backgrounds are represented in broader pollcy and servlce development agendas,
Consultatlon and User Involvement
We are committed to increasing service user involvement shaping the services they receive. Building on our
consultation processes, we aim to develop user-led services that reflect the lived experiences and needs of our
communlty. Service users will have more opportunities to participate in the planning. delivery, management, and
evaluation of projects, contrlbuting to a more inclusive and representative organisation.
We will continue working to reduce social exclusion and discriminatSon by ensuring equal access to services and by
promotlng greater community integration, ultimately enhancing users, quality of life.
Support Group
Our support group for isolated users and those facing mental health challenges wlll continue to be a prlority. The
group will provide a safe, neutral space where participants can meet regularly to share concerns and experience5.
It will also allow members to co-deslgn and lead events and activities, fosterlng empowerment and communitv
connection
Digital Access and Communlcatlon
We wlll continue promoting LADPP'S services to reach new potential beneficiaries through our website and social
media platforms, Users can access information and support via our dedicated advice email
lladppadvice@ladpp.org.ukl and our official website lwww.lad
.or
We will also utilise platforms such as
Facebook, Twitter, Llnkedln, WhatsAppi Instagram, YouTube, Skype, Zoom, and Google Drive to ensure ongoing
connectivity and service accessibility.
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Communlty Office Hub- Elephant and Castle
Since May 2021. LADPP has been implementing an Office Administration and Community Assistance Project, aimed
at establishing a dedicated "Office Hub" for the Latin American community in the Elephant and Castle area. The
office functions as a central access point for information, communlty support, training sessions, and workshops,
We will continue working with the Management Committee and Office Director to make this hub a welcoming,
Inclusive, and functional space.
Income Generatlon and Flnancial Sustalnablllty
In light of financlal pressures affecting the voluntary and community sector, we will prioritise efforts to ensure the
charlty's sustainability. This Includes developing new income streams through public donations, fundraising
activities, and dlEltal campaigns using platforms such as Zoom, Skype, and WhatsApp. These initiatives are vital for
supporting core costs and malntaining our service offer throughout ongoing economic challenges.
Social and Cultural Activities
Recognising the importance of social and cultural initiatives to community wellbeing, we will continue to deliver
these activities In accordance with current publlc health and government guidance. Outdoor gatherings will be
organised for up to 30 participants where possible, while digital platform5 such as Zoom, Skype, and WhatsApp wlll
also be used to engage the community, combat Isolatlon, and support our fundraising efforts.
Transactlons & Flnanclal Position:
The statement of financial activities shows income for the year of £131,622 with expenditure of £140,977. At the
end of this year, we carried forward unrestricted funds of £17,317 and £5,459 of restricted funds.
Reserves Policy:
We alm to keep a reserve of at least £6,000 as contingency for emergencies and unexpected expendlture. At the
year-end we had £35,392.
Risk Asse55ment:
The management committee has taken various steps to reduce risks to which the organisation is exposed..
The survival and expanslon of the organlsatlon Is reliant on obtaining external funding through this difficult time.
We are conscious that access to funds is increasingly competltive. We continue to work to secure fundlng,
investigating new sources of funding and to continue implementing and developing the LADPP long-term funding
strategy. For the last 10 years we have been developing our own fundraislng activities which have allowed the
organisation to cover basic financial expenses but we still require the support from funders towards the support of
the main community pro]ects and services and runnlng cost of the new office space,
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Our premises are insured and insurers have confirmed through assessments that they are securp.
A Management of Aggression and Violence policy has been established with the aim of reducing the risk of staff
exposuTe to vlolent situatlons and increaslnE their security in potentially dangerous situations.
Fixed Assets:
tADPP has offlce equipment and furniture valued and Insured at £20,000.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibllltles
charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year whlch give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs and of the profit and loss of the charlty for that period. In preparing the financial
statement5 the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policles and then apply them consistently.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
Prepare the fln3ncial statements on a going concern basis unles5 It 15 inappropriate to presume that the charitv
will eontinue in business.
*Providlng a safe working sp3ce and environment for staff, volunteers, uses and the community.
The Irustee5 are responsible for keeping proper accounting record5 which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anv
time the flnancial positlon of the charlty and to enable them to ensure that the flnanclal statements comply with
SORP155ued by the Charitie5 Commission.
The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps
for the preventlon of fraud and other Irregularities,
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on .
signed on its behalf by:
Lucla Cruz-Alcantra
Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustee5 of Latin American Disabled People'5 Project
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025
which comprise the Statement of Flnancial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes.
This report is made solely to the charitls trustees. as a body, In accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act
2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters l am required to
State to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or
assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for my work. for this
report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responslbllities and basls of report
As the charity trustee5 of Latin American Disabled People's Project you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charitles Act 20111'the Act'l.
I report In respect of my examination of the Latln American Disabled People's Project's accounts carried out under
section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directlons given
by the Charity Commisslon under Section 14515llbl of the Act.
An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and
consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinlon on the financial
Statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent
examination can provide, Consequently l express no opinion as to whether the flnancial Statements present a 'true
and fairf view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner's statement.
Independent examinerf5 Statement
I have completed my exan)ination. I confirm that no material 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 Latin American Disabled People's Project as required by
section 130 of the Act,. or
2. the financial statement5 do not accord with those records; or
3. the financial statement5 do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content
of accounts set out in the Charities IAccounts 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 concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wlth the examination to which attention
should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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(continued)
TIM Sullivan FCA
Field Sullivan Llmited
9 Hare & Billet Road
Blackheath
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(Registration number: 1027205)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
1,250
1,871
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14
7,267
20,508
5,938
34,016
Is
27.775
39,954
Creditors: Amounts falllnE due wlthin one year
16
16,2491
19,6941
Net current assets
21,526
30,260
Net assets
22,776
32,131
Funds of the charitv:
Restricted Income funds
Restrlcted funds
5,459
22,272
Unre5trlcted income funds
Unrestricted fund5
17,317
9,859
Total funds
19
22,776
32,131
The financial statements on pages 17 to 30 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on
and signed on their behalf by..
Lucia Cruz-Alc£ntra
Trustee
The notes on page5 19 to 30 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Latin American Disabled People's Project
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
I charity status
The charity 15 domiciled in England and Wales.
The address of it5 registered office 15..
102 Harper Road
SEI 6AQ
2 Accountirbg po5icles
Statement of compliance
The financial statement5 have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffectlve I january 20191
Icharities SORP IFRS 1021 Second edition October 20191, the Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. They also Comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Charitles Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
Latin American Disabled People's Project meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The
accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention wlth items recognlsed at
cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notelsl to these accounts.
Exemption from preparlng a cash flow statement
The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin I published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash
flow statement In these financial statements.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The trustee5 assess whether the use Df going concern 15 appropriate i.e. whether there are any material
uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to
continue as a going concern. The trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date of
approval of the financial statements.
There are general concerns in the charity sector regarding the financial impact that the charlty sector is passing
though due to the lack of financial 5UPPOrt from local authorities central government, trust and foundation in
addition to the high cost of living affection us all leaving the charity sector in a very weak financial situation and Is
challenge for us to overcome thi5 finding the way to gain the necessary flnancial support we need to continue
delivering services for the community,
Even with all the financial pressure we have there is not any risk of the organisation c105ure at least for the next
two years as they alm to gain new funding to support the project.
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Latin American Disabled People's Project
Note5 to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Icontinuedl
Judgements and key source5 of estimation uncertaintv
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimate5 and
assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
The estimate5 and 35sociated assumptions are based on historlcal experience and other factor5 that are
considered to be relevant. Actual result5 may differ from these estimates.
The estimate5 and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revision5 to accounting estimates
are recognised in the periods in which the estimate is revised where revisions affects only that perlod, or in the
period of the revision and future periods where the revisions affects both current and future periods.
Income and endowments
Voluntary Income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provlde core funding or are of a general
nature is recogni5ed when the charity has entitlement to the income, It Is probable that the income will be
received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donations und legacies
Donations and legacies are recogni5ed on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be
reliably measured.
Grants receivuble
Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any condltions linked to the grants
have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is
recognised a5 a liability and included on the balance Sheet as deferred Income to be released.
Investment income
Divldend5 are recogni5ed once the dividend has been declared and notification has been recelved of the dividend
due.
Expendlture
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it 15 probable
settlement is required and the amount Can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable
expendlture heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where cost5 cannot be directly attributed to
partlcular headlngs they have been allocated on a ba51s consistent wlth the use of resources, with central staff
cost5 allocated on the bas15 of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated un the portion of the asset's use,
other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
Rt¥isingfunds
These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, the management of investments and those incurred in
trading activitles that ra15e funds.
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Latin American Disabled People's Project
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Icontinuedl
Churituble uctivltie5
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs Incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and seNices for
Its beneficiarles. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those cost5 of an Indirect
nature necessary to support them.
Gront provlslon5
Provision5 for grants are made when the intention to make a grant has been communicated to the recipient but
there is uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable.
Support costs
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to 3Ctivity C05t categories on a basi5 consistent
with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the
time spent and other costs by their usage.
Taxation
The charlty is considered to P35S the tests set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore
It meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordlngly, the charity Is
potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by
Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to
the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets C05ting £500.00 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated
depreciation and subsequent accumulated impalrment losse5.
Depretlation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual
value, over their expected useful economic life as follow5.'
A55et class
Offlce equipment
Depreciation method and rate
25% straight line
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise SDld or services performed in the ordinary course
of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortlsed cost
using the effective interest method, less provi51on for impairment. A provision for the Impairment of trade debtors
is establlshed when there is objective evldence that the charity will not be able to collect all amount5 due
according to the original terms of the receivables.
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Latin American Disabled People's Project
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments
that are readlly convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change In value.
Trade creditors
are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from
suppliors. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the does not have an unconditional right, at the
end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
If there is an unconditional rlght to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are
presented as non-current liabilities.
are recogni5ed initially at the transaction price and subsequently me35ured at amortised cost using the effective
interest method.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretlon in furtherance of
the objectives of the charlty.
Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular arpa or for Specific purposes, the use of which is
restricted to that area or purpose.
Pensions and other post retirement obligations
The charity operates a defined contribution pension Scheme which 15 a pension plan under which fixed
contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further
contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employee5 the benefits relating to
employee service in the current and prior periods.
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activitles when they are
due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.
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Latin American Disabled People's Project
Notes to the Financlal Statement5 for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Icontinuedl
3 Income from donations and legacles
Unrestricted
funds
General
Restricted
fund5
Total
2025
Total
2024
Donatlon5 and legacies,.
Appeals and donations
Grants, Including capltal grants;
City Bridge Trust
Trust for London
9,693
9,693
8,413
42.700
42,700
25,720
23,650
25,000
22,610
10,000
3,999
4,000
Llyods Bank Foundation
5outhwark Council
25,000
25,000
20,375
20,375
Blg Lottery - Awards for All
Home Office
The Greater London Authorlty
Small Wood Trust
Columbian Consultant
10,000
5,707
10,000
5,707
50,400
63,075
113,475
123,392
4 Investment income
Unrestricted
fund5
General
Total
2025
Total
2024
Interest receivable and similar income,.
Interest recelvable on bank deposlts
147
147
195
5 Other income
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
2025
Total
2024
Transform Network
18,000
18,000
9,182
18,000
18,000
9,182
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Latin American Disabled People's Project
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Icontinuedl
6 Expenditure on charitable activities
Total
2025
Total
2024
Note
Materia15
5,244
9,995
2,945
823
1,040
1,438
3,739
1,952
4,000
96,409
26,615
Events
Volunteer expenses
Depreciation of office equipment
Grant funding of activitles
Staff costs
96,971
24,999
Support Costs
140,977
135,193
7 Analysis of support Costs
Total
2025
Total
2024
Sundries
114
380
Repairs and maintenance
Staff training
Rent and rate5
Light, heat and power
Insurance
510
450
458
5,358
3,640
1,833
739
5,641
3,415
2,234
1,283
4,541
1.302
3,176
1,365
2,310
Telephone and fax
Office expenses
Computer software and maintenance
Subscriptions
Travel and subsistence
Independent examination
Legal and professional
2,848
1,473
5,439
2,316
789
24,999
26,615
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Latin American Disabled People'5 Project
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Icontinuedl
8 Grant-making
Analysis of Erants
Grants to
institutions
2024
Analysis
Networklng Latin Hub
4,000
LADPP received £4,000 on behalf of the Latin Hub as they didnt't have a bank account at point of payment. This
wa5 then repaid back to the Latin Hub.
9 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows-
2025
2024
Staff costs durlnE the year were:
Wages and s31arie5
SDcial security costs
Penslon costs
94,527
601
94,010
560
1,843
1,839
96,971
96,409
The monthly average number of persons lincluding senior management / leadership teaml employed by the
charity durlng the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows..
2025
2024
Support and advice services
12024- 71 of the above employees participated In the Defined Contribvtion Pension Schemes,
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year
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Latin American Disabled People's Project
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 {continuedl
10 Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions in the year.
11 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the
year.
No trustees have recelved any reimbursed expenses or any other beneflts from the charlty during the year.
12 Taxation
The charity is a reglstered charity and 15 therefore exempt from taxation.
13 Tanglble fixed assets
Furnlture and
equipment
Total
Cost
At l April 2024
Additions
11,366
203
11,366
203
At 31 March 2025
11,569
11,569
Depreciation
At l Aprll 2024
Charge for the year
9,495
824
9,495
824
At 31 March 2025
10,319
10,319
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
1,250
1,250
At 31 March 2024
1,871
1,871
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Latin American Disabled People's Project
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
14 Debtors
2025
2024
Prepayments
Accrued Income
1,148
5,400
719
538
5,400
Other debtors
7,267
5,938
15 Cash and cash equlvalents
2025
2024
Cash on hand
350
Cash at bank
20,158
34,016
20,508
34,016
16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
ZOZ5
2024
Other creditors
3,933
2,316
7,384
2,310
Accruals
6,249
9,694
17 Obligations under leases and hire purchase contracts
Operating lease commitments
Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows..
2025
2024
Land and bulldings
Within one year
Between one and five years
After five year5
6,500
26,000
6,500
6.500
26,000
13,000
39,000
45,500
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Latin American Disabled People's Project
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Icontinuedl
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at I
April 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Prlor year
Unrestricted funds
Genertsl
General Funds
10,576
44,110
149,0771
4,250
9,859
Restricted funds
Southwark Council
5.395
33
22,510
24,400
10,000
3,999
23,650
128,0051
125,5101
112,0881
13,1221
113,7411
City Bridge Trust
Blg Lottery- Awards for All
Home Offlce
Trust for London
1,077
14,319
4,582
12,231
5,459
4,582
15,3271
24,329
84,659
182,4661
14,2501
22,272
Total funds
34,905
128,769
1131,5431
32,131
The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows..
Southwark Council - to cover the cost5 of the Community Support and Integratlon worker, 'LADPP CDvid19 Support
and Income Maximisation Project, and Phase 2 of the EU settlement scheme applications.
London Community Foundation - to cover the post of the Family. Children and Youth Project coordinator.
Clty Bridge Trust towards the salary of a part time WellbeinE for All project worker and project expenses.
United St 5aviours for a Christmas celebration for the elder and vulnerable.
Big Lottery- Awards for All - for'LADPP Community Support and Integration, project.
The CLAUK - to cover the cost of casework advice on welfare, employment and/or employability advice,
Transform Network- to cover the cost5 of the 'Welfare & Income Maximisation Project, worker,
Home Office to deliver practlcal support to vulnerable EU, EEA and Swi5S Cltizens to help them make ther EU
Settlement Scheme application by 30 June 2021.
Trust for London
towards the salary and on-c05ts of the Community Welfare & Housing Advice and
Representation worker.
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Latin American Disabled People's Project
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Unspent unrestricted funds of £7,570 was transferred to cover the additlonal costs incurred in Southwark Council
1£7,2181 and Trust for London1£3521.
20 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total funds at
31 March
2025
Restricted
funds
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
1,250
22,316
16,2491
1.250
27,775
16,2491
5,459
Current liablllties
Total net assets
17,317
5,459
22,776
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total fund5 at
31 March
2024
Restricted
funds
Tangible fixed assets
Current asset5
1,871
17,682
19,6941
1,871
39,954
19,6941
22,272
Current liabilities
Total net assets
9,859
22,272
32,131
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