Company number: 2802745 Charity Number: 1028464 

## African Caribbean Care Group 

Report and financial statements For the year ended 31[st] March 2025 



African Caribbean Care Group 

## Reference and administrative information 

for the year ended 31[st] March 2025 

**Company number** 2802745 **Charity number** 1028464 **Registered office and operational address** Claremont Resource Centre, 2 Jarvis Road Hulme, Manchester, M15 5FS 

**Directors** The Directors who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows: 

Ms M Weir Chair Ms A Sinclair Treasurer (resigned 31 May 2024) Ms P Gaye Secretary Mr G St John Gillet (resigned 3 November 2025) Ms P Hanley (5 February 2025) Mr R Hill Ms J Barnes (appointed 30 September 2025) Mr K Campbell (appointed 30 September 2025) Ms Karlet Manning (appointed 30 September 2025) 

**Bankers** Metro Bank One Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5HA 

**Independent** Christy Lau FCCA CTA DChA, Slade & Cooper Limited **examiner** Beehive Mill, Jersey Street, Ancoats Manchester, M4 6JG 

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African Caribbean Care Group 

## Directors’ annual report 

for the year ended 31[st] March 2025 

The Directors present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2025. 

Reference and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the memorandum and articles of association and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102. 

## **Objectives and activities** 

The principal activity of the charity is to promote the welfare of older people of African Caribbean descent, in Manchester and neighbouring districts, by advancing education and promoting the physical, social and mental health well-being of the beneficiaries. However, the charity is now reaching out to people of all ages. 

_**The main activities undertaken in relation to those purposes.**_ 

|Advocacy|Luncheon Club|Delivered Meals<br>Service|Supported Bathing|
|---|---|---|---|
|Carer Support|Health Promotion|Befriending|Health Checks|
|Continuous Review<br>and Assessment|Health and Wellbeing<br>Services|Transport|Nurse Drop In Clinic|
|Dementia Care and<br>Support|Care at Home<br>Services|Personal Care and<br>Support|Excursions|
|Carers Manchester<br>Central Partnership|Holistic Therapies|Partnership<br>Working|Digital Lounge|
|Claremont Food Bank|Information and<br>Advice|Wellbeing Activities|Fitness Sessions|



The Directors review the aims, objectives and activities of the charity each year. This report looks at what the charity has achieved and the outcomes of its work in the reporting period. The Directors report the success of each key activity and the benefits the charity has brought to those groups of people that it is set up to help. The review also helps the Directors ensure the charity's aims; objectives and activities remain focused on its stated purposes. 

The Directors 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. In particular, the Directors consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that are set. 

## **Achievements and performance** 

The charity's main activities and those it tries to help are described below. There has been a continual increase in demand for ACCG services. To meet this demand, the charity has reviewed our operational practices to ensure we continue to deliver services in the most efficient and effective manner. 

The charitable activities focus on the health and wellbeing of African Caribbean Adults and are undertaken to further ACCG’s charitable purposes for the public benefit.  In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our Directors meetings. 

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## African Caribbean Care Group 

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## **Introduction** 

The past year has been another successful chapter for ACCG, marked by significant achievements as well as some challenges. 

One of the most notable milestones was the completion of the acquisition process for the Claremont building. ACCG is now the proud leaseholder of the site, which has opened up exciting opportunities to expand our services. This includes launching venue hire for other organisations and individuals, and increasing capacity within our Day Centre. We are also pleased to share that ACCG has successfully secured a tender with Manchester City Council to deliver outreach and day care services for individuals with learning disabilities. We eagerly anticipate the start of this important work. 

This year, contractors successfully completed the decarbonisation of the Claremont site, marking a major step forward in ACCG’s commitment to sustainability. The building is now significantly more energy-efficient, featuring an air source heat pump that has replaced the outdated boiler, upgraded radiators, LED lighting throughout, and solar panels installed on the roof. 

We’re proud to operate an environmentally friendly site and anticipate that these improvements will contribute to reducing our utility costs in the coming year. 

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our corporate volunteers from Booking.com, Volunteering Excellence and Kroo Bank, whose support with events and in redecorating the Claremont building has been invaluable. We look forward to continuing our partnership with them in the coming year. 

While acquiring the Claremont site has brought additional financial responsibilities, we are actively working to secure further funding to help offset these costs. 

This year, we also bid farewell to two valued board members. We are grateful for their dedication and contributions to ACCG. At the same time, we were delighted to welcome a new director to the Board, whose expertise will support the charity’s continued growth. 

Finally, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to our staff, volunteers, service users, and supporters. Your ongoing commitment and support are the foundation of everything we do. 

## **Activities and Services** 

## **Trading Services** 

ACCG has sought to increase the offer from our trading services with the introduction of 

- Community Grocer 

- Select Seconds - Community Shop 

which has been well received by the community. More work is still needed to make this a thriving success. 

We have also experienced increased demands for ACCG Meal services through the Lunch Club, Delivered Meals and functions. 

## **Dementia Support Services** 

ACCG’s Dementia support service supports people living with dementia, their carers, and the wider community through a range of activities. The monthly Dementia Café provides a welcoming space for people with dementia, carers, and community members to connect, share experiences, and enhance their knowledge of cognitive health. The weekly Cognitive Stimulation Group helps people with dementia to maintain memory, thinking, and social skills. ACCG also offer cognitive screening to encourage early detection and timely support for those with a memory problem. This year, ACCG 

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delivered a Dementia Carer Training Course, giving carers knowledge, strategies, and confidence to better support their loved ones. 

## **Day Care Service** 

The Day Care service at ACCG has experienced continued growth throughout the year, with increased uptake from individuals residing beyond Central Manchester and Trafford. Referrals have been received from Stockport, Salford, Wythenshawe, and North Manchester, indicating a broader regional impact. A diverse programme of activities remains central to the service, including Tai Chi, Falls Prevention, and KOKU (Keep On Keep Up), which continue to be wellattended. In addition, an Arts and Crafts class was 

introduced on Friday mornings, facilitated by an experienced artist specialising in inclusive practices for individuals with cognitive and physical impairments. 

Artwork produced during these sessions was recently exhibited at the John Lewis Café in the Trafford Centre, offering service users and their families a meaningful opportunity to celebrate their achievements in a public setting. 

## **Catering Services** 

ACCG’s Meals Club and Delivered Meals service continue to be well-received within the local community. This year, the organisation proudly retained its 5-star food hygiene rating following an Environmental Health inspection. The Catering Team also renewed their Food Hygiene Level 2 certification and completed a Food Allergen refresher course, ensuring continued compliance and safety. 

Meals are tailored to diverse dietary requirements, including Halal, Vegetarian, soft food diets, and nutritional guidelines for individuals managing conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Type 2 diabetes. This ensures that service users receive healthy, balanced meals, offering reassurance to both them and their carers. 

To further enhance service provision and generate additional income, ACCG is exploring menu expansion to appeal to the wider community, particularly those working or studying near the Claremont Centre. 

## **Transport Service** 

The addition of a third minibus has significantly improved the reliability and reach of ACCG’s transport service. With expanded capacity, the organisation now supports service users from a wider area of Greater Manchester. 

Enhanced accessibility has also enabled more individuals who use wheelchairs to attend the Day Service. On peak days, up to eight wheelchair users benefit from transport support, helping to reduce social isolation and promote continued community engagement. 

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## **Day Trips** 

Over the past year, ACCG organised day trips to Whitby, York, and Blackpool, open to service users, carers, and family members. 

Sky TV supported ACCG by hosting service users at their Stockport offices, which feature an onsite cinema. Attendees enjoyed an afternoon tea and film screening, with overwhelmingly positive feedback. Many expressed interest in future visits, highlighting the value of such partnerships in enhancing community engagement and wellbeing. 

These excursions offer older adults and carers affordable opportunities to explore destinations across the UK, helping to reduce isolation and promote wellbeing. Feedback from participants continues to be overwhelmingly positive. 

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## **Open Day** 

In August, ACCG hosted a successful Open Day to celebrate the acquisition of the Claremont site lease, and to showcase the wonderful work we do. Held in Claremont Gardens, the event welcomed over 150 attendees, including service users, carers, families, and members of the local community. Local dignitaries, VCSE organisations, and statutory service representatives were invited to participate and host information stalls, alongside small business vendors showcasing their products. 

The day featured a range of activities including a BBQ, DJ, games, and arts and crafts, offering a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. ACCG was proud to highlight its services and community impact. The event concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Councillor Lee Glover, formally marking the acquisition of the site. 

ACCG extends its gratitude to Booking.com, whose staff provided 15 volunteers to support the event’s delivery. 

## **Carer Support** 

ACCG has led the development and delivery of services for unpaid Carers in Central Manchester and are working collaboratively with commissioners and partners to implement strategies that improve the lives of unpaid carers across Manchester. 

## **ACCG Respite Offer** 

Respite for unpaid Carers is vitally important as it supports them to have the much-needed break so they can continue to care for their loved ones and remain in employment. 

- ACCG Day Support Respite – Up to 6 hours respite while loved ones are cared for by ACCG’s Wellbeing Team 

- Carers Short Break Offer – 2-night free respite in hotels across the UK. 

## **Accreditation** 

- The acquisition of the accreditations below evidence’s the professionalism and quality of ACCG services.  Advice Quality Standard 

   - Good Employment Charter 

   - Foundation Living Wage Employer 

   - Disability Confident Employer 

   - Trafford Quality Mark 

   - Accredited Day Care Service 

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## **Marketing** 

As we plan for ACCG’s expansion extensive work has been undertaken to develop the ACCG brand and identity. We have achieved this through: 

- ACCG Rebranding with Brand Guidelines 

- Website development and update 

- ACCG monthly Newsletter 

- Digital Display of ACCG information 

- Extensive In-House production of leaflets for the range of services provided. 

## **Corporate Social Value** 

The work undertaken through the marketing of the ACCG led to the companies below spending their corporate social value on ACCG. Staff from the organisations below assisted with ACCG events and the decoration of spaces within the Claremont Centre. This was a tremendous cost saving to the charity. 

- Booking.com 

- Volunteering Excellence 

- Kroo Bank 

## **Volunteering** 

The improved marketing also led to an increase in volunteering applications from people that want to learn new skills or just provide support to the charity applying their skills knowledge and experience. They use their experience and skills to pay back to the community. 

## **Education and Training** 

ACCG has increased the support provided to placement students. Over the year, placements students have attended from: 

- Medical Students - African Caribbean Medical Society – University of Manchester 

- Social Work Student Placement -MMU 

- Global Banking School 

- Loretto College 

- Xaverian College 

## **Employment Opportunities** 

- ACCG working with Standguide has provided valuable work experience for unemployed adults 

   - looking for work. 

- Working with Job Centre Plus – ACCG holds stalls showcasing ACCG’s employment and volunteering offer at the Job Centre in Hulme. 

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## **Advocacy, Information and Advice** 

The funding of the Welfare Rights Advocates post was secured from Independent Age. To date from April 2024 Service Users have been supported to increase their financial stability by £106,809 collectively through increased benefits and grants. 

## **Community Engagement** 

Service users have welcomed planned excursions to places of beauty and interest. This led to an ACCG service user led Events Group being established so service users have a voice in the planning and development of ACCG activities and services provided to them. 

ACCG has sought to increase our reach into the community through various media such as: 

- All FM Radio 

- Dragon Radio 

- Radio Diamond 

- Increased engagement with Primary Care and GP Practices 

- ACCG holds Information stall across a range locations and venues 

- Support community events such as Manchester Caribbean Carnival 

- ACCG’s Open Day. 

## **Service User Feedback** 

We are extremely proud of the heart felt feedback provided by ACCG service users. This is what they have said to us: 

- “ _Thank you so much for your help and for checking in on me. I really appreciate the support you’ve provided."_ 

- _"I’m very happy and extremely grateful for all the assistance in helping me secure a home."_ 

- _"Many thanks for everything. Everything happened because of your unconditional support, love, kindness, and compassion. You are truly loved and deeply appreciated."_ 

## **ACCG Projects** 

ACCG has worked collaboratively with GP’s, Commissioners and health professionals to raise awareness of Health Inequalities impacting the African Caribbean community: we did this through workshops, social media campaign, and stalls at local venues. 

- Cancers – Prostate, Bowel, Kidney, and Breast. 

- Long term Health conditions – Hypertension, Diabetes and COPD 

- Sickle Cell Anaemia and Thalassemia 

- Nutrition, Healthy diets and cooking demonstrations 

- Health Checks 

## **Financial review** 

Over the past year, ACCG has faced substantial expenses associated with the operation and upkeep of the Claremont Site, which have adversely affected the Charity’s financial position. Ongoing efforts are required to broaden the range of services offered and to identify new sources of income that will support the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation. 

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## African Caribbean Care Group 

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## Reserves policy 

The Directors consider it necessary to accumulate reserves on a year-by-year basis to assist service development and service user needs of the communities we serve.  ACCG reserves have been used to provide subsidised services to beneficiaries most of who are vulnerable and live within deprived communities with little or no support from others. 

The reserves fund represents the unrestricted funds arising from past operating results and from the free reserves of the charitable company. This is intended to protect the charity from the risk of disruption to services at short notice due to lack of funds, while at the same time ensuring the organisation can continue to operate as normal. In the opinion of the Directors, as of 31 March 2025 free reserves were £239,203 of a prudent level. 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

ACCG Directors are elected by members of the charity at the Annual General Meeting. Each candidate nominated must be seconded by another member of the charity.  Nominated candidates are required to provide a resume or CV outlining their knowledge and skills that will contribute to the strategic management of ACCG. ACCG Directors Job Descriptions are available to potential applicants. 

Under the terms of the Memorandum and Articles Directors are elected to serve for one year after which they must be re-elected at the next Annual General Meeting. Co-opted Board Directors are interviewed by the ACCG Board on presentation of a CV. 

The ACCG Directors constantly review the skills required in areas such as legal, finance, human resources, Medical, nursing, to support the day to day business of the charity. 

All Directors are required to undertake ACCG Board development training which is provided by an external organisation. 

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 23rd March 1993 and registered as a charity on 23rd March 1993. 

The company was established under a memorandum of association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its articles of association. 

Members of the charity guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the charity in the event of winding up. The total number of such guarantees at 31st March 2025 was 739 (2024: 715). The Directors are members of the charity, but this entitles them only to voting rights. The Directors have no beneficial interest in the charity. 

All Directors give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in note 11 to the accounts. 

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## African Caribbean Care Group 

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## Statement of responsibilities of the Directors 

The Directors are responsible for preparing the Directors’ annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to: 

- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently 

- Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 

- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent 

- State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements 

- Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation 

The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. 

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime of the Companies Act 2006. 

The Directors’ annual report has been approved by the Directors on 27/02/2026 and signed on their behalf by 

Ms M Weir 

Chair 

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## Independent Examiner’s report 

## to the members of 

## African Caribbean Care Group 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 12 to 31. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity 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 company’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. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

Since the company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies. 

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: 

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 

3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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 

4. 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. 

Christy Lau FCCA CTA DChA 

Slade & Cooper Limited Beehive Mill, Jersey Street Ancoats Manchester, M4 6JG 

10[th] March 2026 

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African Caribbean Care Group
Statement of Financial Activities
(including Income and Expenditure account)
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2025
Total funds
2024
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
9,795
9,795
13,150
Charita ble activities
157,124
383,956
541,080
656,781
Investments
4,304
4,304
3,882
Total income
171,223
383,956
555,179
673,813
Expenditure on:
Charita ble activities
272,943
412,606
685,549
674,266
Total expenditure
272,943
412,606
685,549
674,266
Net income/(expenditure) for the
year
(101,720)
(28,650)
(130,370)
(453)
Transfer between funds
Net movement In funds for the year (101,720)
(28,650)
(130,370)
(453)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
360,227
93,293
453,520
453,973
Total funds carried forward
258,507
64,643
323,150
453,520
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
A full comparative SOFA is available on the last page of the financial statements.
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## African Caribbean Care Group Company number 2802745 

## Balance sheet as at 31 March 2025 

|Note<br>£<br>£<br>**Fixed assets**<br>Tangible assets<br>14<br>2,441<br>**Current assets**<br>Debtors<br>15<br>1,133<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>347,406<br>**Total current assets**<br>**348,539**<br>**Liabilities**<br>Creditors: amounts falling<br>due in less than one year<br>17<br>(27,830)<br>**Net current assets**<br>**320,709**<br>.<br>**Total assets less current liabilities**<br>323,150<br>**Net assets**<br>**323,150**<br>**The funds of the charity:**<br>Restricted income funds<br>18<br>64,643<br>Unrestricted income funds<br>19<br>258,507<br>**Total charity funds**<br>**323,150**<br>2025|_£_<br>_£_<br>_4,520_<br>_14,724_<br>_504,460_<br>**_519,184_**<br>_(70,184)_<br>**_449,000_**<br>_453,520_<br>**_453,520_**<br>_93,293_<br>_360,227_<br>**_453,520_**<br>_2024_|_£_<br>_£_<br>_4,520_<br>_14,724_<br>_504,460_<br>**_519,184_**<br>_(70,184)_<br>**_449,000_**<br>_453,520_<br>**_453,520_**<br>_93,293_<br>_360,227_<br>**_453,520_**<br>_2024_|
|---|---|---|
|||_453,520_|
|||**_453,520_**|
|||_93,293_<br>_360,227_|
|||**_453,520_**|



The notes on pages 15 to 31 form part of these accounts. 

Approved by the trustees on 27/02/2026 and signed on their behalf by: 

Ms M Weir (Chair) Mr K Campbell 

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African Caribbean Care Group
Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ending 31 March 2025
Note
2025
2024
Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 22 (161,358)
48,273
Cash flows from investing activities..
Dividends, interest, and rents from investments
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
4,304
3,882
(4,881)
Cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
4,304
(999)
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents in the year
(157,054)
47,274
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
504,460
457,186
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
347,406
504,460
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty in
the preparation of the financial statements are as fol lows..
a Basis of preparation
The financial statements 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 Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102), second edition
October 2019 (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting
standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006 and
UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
African Caribbean Care Group meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets
and liabilities are initially recog nised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated
in the relevant accounting pol icy note.
b Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis
The directors consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charitable company's
ability to continue as a going concern.
The directors have made no key judgments which have a significant effect on the accounts.
The directors do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting
date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets
and liabilities within the next reporting period.
c Income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions
attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received
and the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is
recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to
the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be
measured reliably and is not deferred.
Income received in advance of a provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for
income recognition are met.
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
d Donated services and facilities
Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity
has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the
receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic
benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), general
volunteer time is not recognised. refer to the directors. annual report for more information about
their contribution.
On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the
value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to
obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market,. a corresponding
amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.
e Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the charityi this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the
Bank.
f Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the directors have decided at their
discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular
areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity.
g Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a
third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be
measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs undertaken to further the purposes
of the charity and their associated support costs.
Other expenditure represents those item5 not falli ng into any other headi ng.
Irrecoverable VAT 15 charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
h Tangible fixed assets
Ind ividual fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated
over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis as follows:
Computer equipment
Fittings & equipment
Motor vehicles
33010
250/0
i Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount
offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
j Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short
maturity of three months or les5 from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar
account.
k Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from
past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due
to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are
normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
l Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and
subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
m Pensions
Employees of the charity are entitled to join a defined contribution 'money purchase, scheme. The
charity'5 contribution is restricted to the contribution5 disclosed in note 10. There were
outstanding contributions of £2,122 at the year end. (2024.. £1,067).
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Legal status of the charity
The charity is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales and has no share
capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited
to £1 per member of the charity. The registered office address is disclosed on page l.
Income from donations
Total 2025
Total 2024
Donations
Fundraising
Donations in kind - rent
3,778
17
6,000
7,133
17
6,000
Total
9,795
13,150
All donations income is unrestricted.
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Income from charitable activities
Current reporting
period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2025
Grants
Manchester City Council
Central Manchester CCG
The National Lottery Community
Fund
MCC Carers Grant - Central
Trafford Advocacy Service
Trafford Housing Trust (L&Q)
Independent Age
Masonic Foundation
COSARAF Foundation
Gaddum
ARF Discharge
Carers Activites
Through the Front Door- Men's
Greater Manchester ICB
Trafford LTHC Grant
1,689
loo,000
10,324
101,689
10,324
98,438
loo,000
10,000
23,567
20,159
98,438
loo,000
10,000
23,567
20,159
5,000
800
5,000
800
2,321
750
3,000
2,321
1,819
3,000
1,069
14,597
14,597
7,758
383,956
391,714
Fees and other income
Care Services
Other income
141,761
7,605
141,761
7,605
149,366
149,366
Total
157,124
383,956
541,080
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African Caribbean Care Group
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Income from charitable activities (Cont.)
Previous reporting
period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Grants
Manchester City Council
Central Manchester CCG
The Ivational Lottery Community
Fund
MCC Carers Grant - Central
Trafford Advocacy Service
Trafford Housing Trust (L&Q)
Independent Age
Masonic Foundation
Manchester University NHS
Foundation
A5DA
Groundwork Tesco
COSARAF Foundation
JT Blair's Charity
108,566
9,401
108,566
9,401
178, 794
90,000
10,000
46,010
20,000
178, 794
90,000
10,000
46,010
20,000
5,000
5,000
10,500
10,500
800
375
550
1,800
800
375
550
1,800
5,800
475,996
481,796
Fees and other income
Household Support Fund
Care Service5
Other income
38,100
38,100
131,857
5,028
131,857
5, 028
136,885
38,100
174, 985
Total
142, 685
514,096
656, 781
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African Caribbean Care Group
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Investment income
2025
2024
Income from bank deposlts
4,304
3,882
4,304
3,882
All investment income is unrestricted.
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Total 2025
Total 2024
Staff costs
Premises
Administration costs
Direct charitable expenditure
Depreciation
Governance costs (see note 7)
424,896
90,334
93,682
70,863
2,079
3,695
389,523
77,874
60,807
139,356
3,353
3,353
685,549
674,266
2025
2024
Restricted expenditure
Unrestricted expend iture
412,606
272,943
511,452
162,814
685,549
674,266
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African Caribbean Care Group
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Analysis of governance costs
Total 2025
Total 2024
Directors expense5
Accountancy services
767
2,928
568
2,785
3,695
3,353
The charity has one activity and therefore support costs are not apportioned.
Net income/(expenditure) for the year
This is stated after charging/(cred iti ng):
2025
2024
Depreciation
Independent examiner's fee
Accountancy
Independent examination
2,079
3,353
1,740
700
1,660
660
10 Staff costs
Staff costs during the year were as follows:
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
Other staff costs
393,790
14,191
13,939
2,976
362,573
13,102
11,778
2,070
424,896
389,523
No employees has employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024.. Nil).
The average number of staff employed during the period was 19 (2024: 19).
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the directors. The total benefits of the key
management personnel of the charity were £nil (2024.. nil).
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African Caribbean Care Group
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
11 Trustee remuneration and expenses and related party transactions
Neither directors nor any persons connected with them received any remuneration or reimbursed
expenses during the year (2024.. Nil).
Four directors (2024: three) received travel and subsistence expenses during the year of £690
(2024.. £568).
There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no
restricted donations from related parties.
No director or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or
transaction entered into by the charityi including guarantees, during the year (2024.. nil).
12 Government grants
The government grants recognised in the accounts were as follows..
2025
2024
Manchester Clty Councll Wellbelng
Central Manchester NHS
MCC Carers Grant - Central
Manchester City Council Other
loo,000
10,324
loo,000
1,689
loo,000
9,401
90,000
8,566
212,013
207,967
There were no unfulfil led conditions and conti ngencies attaching to the grants.
13 Corporation tax
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within Chapter 3 of Part 11 of the
Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gain5 Act 1992 to the extent
that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.
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African Caribbean Care Group
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
14 Fixed assets: tangible assets
Computer
equipment
Fitti ngs &
equipment
Motor
vehicles
Total
Cost
At l April 2024
Additions
Disposals
6,626
19,419
120,519
146,564
At 31 March 2025
6,626
19,419
120,519
146,564
Depreciation
At l April 2024
Charge for the year
Disposals
6,626
14,899
2,079
120,519
142,044
2,079
At 31 March 2025
6,626
16,978
120,519
144,123
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
2,441
2,441
At 31 March 2024
4,520
4,520
15 Debtors
2025
2024
Debtors
1,133
14,724
1,133
14,724
16 Cash at bank and in hand
2025
2024
Cash at bank and in hand
347,406
504,460
347,406
504,460
17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Accruals and other creditors
Taxation and social security costs
21,947
5,883
70,184
27,830
70,184
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African Caribbean Care Group
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
18 Analysis of movements in restricted funds
Current reporting Balance at
period
l April
2024
Balance at
31 March
2025
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Manchester City
Council Wellbeing
Manchester City
Council - Our
Manchester Food
Partnership
Central Manchester
NHS
The National Lottery
Community Fund
MCC Carers Grant -
Central
Trafford Advocacy
Service
Trafford Housing
Trust (L&Q)
Independent Age
COSARAF Foundation
loo,000
(ioo,000)
2,336
(2,336)
10,324
(10,324)
61,027
98,438
(108,262)
51,203
18,126
loo,000
(118,126)
10,000
(10,000)
11,804
23,567
20,159
(35,371)
(6,719)
13,440
800
(800)
Gaddum
ARF Discharge
Carers Activites
Through the Front
Door- Men's Cancer
Project
Trafford LTHC Grant
2,321
750
(2,321)
(750)
3,000
14,597
(3,000)
(14,597)
Total
93,293
383,956
(412,606)
64,643
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African Caribbean Care Group
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
18 Analysis of movements in restricted funds (Cont.)
Previous reporting Balance
period
at l April
2023
Balance at
31 March
2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Manchester City
Council Wellbeing
Manchester City
Council - BNO
Communities Grant
Manchester City
Council - Our
Manchester Food
Partnership
Central Manchester
NHS
loo,000
(ioo,000)
6,230
(6,230)
2,336
2,336
9,401
(9,401)
The National Lottery
Community Fund
81,167
168,894
(175, 926)
(13,108)
61,027
The National Lottery
Awards For ALL
9,900
(9, 900)
MCC Carers Grant -
Central
90,000
(71,874)
18,126
Trafford Advocacy
Service
10,000
(10,000)
Trafford Housing
Trust (L&Q)
Independent Age
Household Support
Fund
Manchester
University IVHS
Foundation
Groundwork Tesco
COSARAF Foundation
15,924
6,666
46,010
20,000
(50,130)
(26,666)
11,804
38,100
(38,100)
10,500
375
(10,500)
(375)
550
(550)
J T Blair's Charity
1,800
(1,800)
Total
103, 757
514,096
(511,452)
(13,108)
93,293
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African Caribbean Care Group
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
18 Analysis of movements in restricted funds (Cont.)
Name of
restricted fund
Description, nature and purposes of the fund
Our Manchester grant to support the work of the ACCG
Manchester City
Council Wellbeing
Manchester City
Council - Our
Manchester Food
Partnership
Central Manchester to support the provision of Advocacy services
NHS
The National Lottery to support ACCG and service users with rising cost of living
Community Fund
MCC Carers Grant - to support the provision of a Carers Partnership service in Central Manchester
Central
Trafford Advocacy
Service
Trafford Housing
to address health inequalities experienced by African Caribbean community &
Trust (L&Q)
increase community connections within Trafford
Independent Age
to support older women from racially minoritized groups
COSARAF Foundation to provide cash grants to eligible service users
Gaddum
outreach support to Carers in Manchester Royal Infirmary
ARF Discharge
Carers Activites
Through the Front
Door- Men's Cancer
Project
Trafford LTHC Grant Trafford Long Term Condltlons grant
Manchester City
to fund Mid-Autumn Festival/Cultural Exchange Day
Council - BNO
Communities Grant
The National Lottery to fund Windrush 75 celebrations
Awards for All
Household Support to provide cash grants to eligible people within community
fund
Manchester
University NHS
Foundation
J T Blair's Charity
Our Manchester Grant to fund essential catering equipment
provision of Information and Advice to the BAME community
Carers Week grant
to raise awareness of cancers that affect men
to support Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust with community
engagement work in relation to Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC'S)
to fund travel for ACCG Day trips
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African Caribbean Care Group
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
19 Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds
Current reporting
period
Balance
at l April
2024
Asat31
March 2025
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
General fund
Building fund
260,227
loo,000
171,223
(189,806)
(83,137)
241,644
16,863
360,227
171,223
(272,943)
258,507
Previous reporting Balance
period
at l April
2023
Asat31
March 2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
General fund
Building fund
250,216
loo,000
159,717
(162,814)
13,108
260,227
i 00,000
350,216
159,717
(162,814)
13,108
360,227
Name of
unrestricted fund Description, nature and purposes of the fund
General fund
The free reserves after allowing for all designated funds
Building fund
The ACCG Board has designated funds from reserves to contribute towards
refurbishment and maintenance costs of the Claremont Centre, as well as
premises-related overhead expenses.
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African Caribbean Care Group
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
20 Analysis of net assets between funds
Current reporting
period
General
fund
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
Tangible fixed assets
Net current as5ets/(liabi lities)
2,441
239,203
2,441
320,709
16,863
64,643
Total
241,644
16,863
64,643
323,150
Previous reporting
period
General
fund
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
Tangible fixed assets
Ivet current assets/(liabilities)
4,520
255,707
4,520
449,000
loo,000
93,293
Total
260,227
loo,000
93,293
453,520
21 Operating lease commitments
The charity's total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases is as
follows for each of the following periods:
Property
Equipment
2025
2024
2025
2024
Less than one year
One to five years
648
1,374
648
2, 022
2,022
2,670
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African Caribbean Care Group
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
22 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
2025
2024
Net income/(expenditure) for the year
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charge
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
Decrease/(i ncrease) in debtors
Increase/(decrease) i n cred itors
(130,370)
(453)
2,079
(4,304)
13,591
(42,354)
3,353
(3,882)
4,395
44,860
Net cash provided by/{used in) operating
(161,358)
48,273
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African Caribbean Care Group
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
23 Prior year Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure account)
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2,023
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
13,150
13,150
13,617
Charitable activitie5
142,685
514,096
656,781
523,040
Investments
3,882
3,882
539
Total income
159,717
514,096
673,813
537,196
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
79
Charitable activities
162,814
511,452
674,266
432,388
Total expenditure
162,814
511,452
674,266
432,467
Net income/(expenditure) for the
year
(3,097)
2,644
(453)
104,729
Transfer between funds
13,108
(13,108)
Net movement in funds for the year
io,ooi
(10,464)
(453)
104,729
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
350,216
103,757
453,973
349,244
Total funds carried forward
360,227
93,293
4S3,520
453,973
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recog nised in the year.
All income and expenditu re derive from continuing activities.
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