Charity Number 1041394 London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Accounts And Trustees Report 31 March 2024
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2024 Contents Page Members of the Board and Professional Advisers Trustees Annual Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 9-14
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Members of the Board and Professional Advisers Year Ended 31 March 2024 Registered charity name London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Charity number 1041394 Charity Address 19 Clarendon Road Hornsey London N8 ODD Trustees Ibrahim HAS Seyfullah SONMEZ Hasret BOZDOGAN Accountant United Accountancy And Co Limited T/A Certax Accounting 8 Clock House Parade North Circular Road LondonN13 6BG Bankers Barclays PIC
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Trustees Annual Report Year Ended 31 March 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing docurnent The London Alevi Cultural Centre and Cem Evi Ilngiltere Alevi Kultur Merkezi ye Cemevi}, is an unincorporated registered charity. It is established under a constitution which establishes the objects and powers of the charity and its members. Under this constitution the chair of the managing committee 15 elected at the annual General Meeting to serve a period of no more than one year subject of ratification. Rlsk management The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Objectives of the Charity To provide educational and informative sessions enabling the hard to reach communities access to local and regional resources/facilities. To strive to bring equality to women within the hard to reach communities. To provide services to increase the educational standards for members and visitors to the charity. To provide recreational and leisure activities in the interests of social welfare in an effort to improve the conditions of life of members and visitors to the charitv. To advance the education of children in particular within the hard to reach communities. To advance the education of women, in particular within the hard to reach communities. To relief of the elderly especially of the hard to reach community elders, by provision of a day care centre. To research and work towards promoting the Alevi culture, philosophy and the England Alevi Cultural Centre & Cemevi. To maintain and promote the Alevi culture and Cemevi. To provide services to meet the cu5tural needs of hard to reach communities including that of the Alevis. To advance Alevi Culture by the promotion of Alevi Music, folklore and other forms of Art.
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Trustees Annual Report Year Ended 31 March 2024 Principal Activity The principal activity of the organization is to continue its provision of advice, information, resource5, guidance, and practical support for hard to reach communities in London. With this we aim to improve their health, welfare, education, living Standards and integration into the UK way of life, the charity is also at the forefront of promoting humanism with its faith.. ALEVISM. Achievements ond performance Financial review The committee was satisfied with the level of their member's contribution and donation5 received during the year. The statement of financial activities shows a surplus of £22,549 for the year and the reserves show a surplus of £2,030,626. Regardless, we are happy with pledges of financial support and are confident that the grants and donations and the other community activities in the coming year will be sufficient to permit the centre to carry out it5 present projects to completion and a better financial surplus for the coming year. Achlevements The committee is well satisfied with its young dynamic committee who have taken the word charitable to its highest level at 100 plus volunteers which includes 35 elected committee members. Education The committee is proud of setting up an education sub-committee made up of professional academics who in turn have increased the member of classes to about 25. This has helped attract many children and teenager5 to further their knowledge and grasp their school topics particularly in English, Science and Math, The committee this year who are continuing at the charity have added a theatre class. The size of che55 and piano classes are currently small at the moment but the interest is growing, The Covid-19 has affected our class capacities due to social distance restructions, we have cancelled most of our classes during the year. The member subscriptions gone done a lot due to not many people visiting our Charity during lock down restrictions. We still feel confident future is bright for the Charity.
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Trustees Annual Report Year Ended 31 March 2024 Youth Cornmittee The committee members responsible for the youth at the charity have now started a youth management committee primarily focused on teaching teenagers humanise (fundamentals of Alevism faithl to help them with their daily chores and education. The youth committee is an organized team with first year university student5 and college students representing now over 180 members at the age of 15+. Health The committee is very proud of its association with the local NHS care for our members and visitors. We have arranged a weekly day session for the ill and elderly to address their health concerns. Also we are grateful for the NHS in their provision of an occupational therapist who daily exercises our elderly members. PARTNERSHIP AND ASSOCIATES Local Authorltles The committee have partnered with local authorities in particular with the boroughs of Haringey, Hackney and Enfield where the majority of our members reside local councillors from these areas now hold monthly sessions for their constituents who address their concern5 and immediate local problems. Local Solicitor Firm'5 The committee have partnered with 6 key solicitor firms locally and across London to provide 2 hours of sessions a week, providing legal advice and counselling on matters like family law, immigration, health, disputes and litigation advice for our business and individua I members. Local Communlty based Organisations The committee has tied association with key local organization who are funded by local and regional Government to help support their projects relating to education, health, asylum and vulnerable people. Our role has been to tap in to our member database and sign up our members to various freely available resources provided by these associate organizations.
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Trustees Annual Report Year Ended 31 March 2024 Safety and Crime Awareness We hold fortnightly sessions with local safer neighbourhood offices of the metropolitan police in particular with Hackney, Haringey and Waltham forest & Enfield in updating them of local concerns and issue5 of criminal nature. The committee is very proud to lead the first anti-gang movement amongst various ethnic communities, educating and making youngsters aware of the dangers and consequences of being part of a gang. New Communlty Centres The committee has successfully organised and is promoting the setup of the Manchester Alevi Cultural Centre and we are currently providing seminars on how to run and manage a charity to its new management committee. Our new building in the London Borough of Haringey is on progress of its development. Successful fundraising events are continuing for this purpose and we are very excited to see the completion by the end of the year. Contribution and donations for the new building has been incredible and members are deceased people can be lifted without having to use external contractors. Over all the spirit of the new management is high and their dynamism is growing by the day. The committee, however, are not at all happy with their ability to get local and regional funding for their projects. For this reason, they have taken on board consultants and funding to help build the profile of the charity. Independent Examiner A resolution to re-appoint as independent examiner for the ensuing year will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting. ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES 00 Ibrahlm HAS {Chairman) DATE.. 12 December 2024
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Independent Examiner's Report Year Ended 31 March 2024 The report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024 set out on pages 7 to Respective responsibilities of trustees and the independent examiner As the charitV'5 trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 43121 of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basi5 of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 4317llbl of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charities Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those record5. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. {al to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act,. and Ibl to prepare account5 which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or 121 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandinE of the accounts to be rea*ed. giz Yildiz AFA IIFA Member No. 2523041 United Accountancy And Co Limited TIA Certax Accounting DATE.. 12 December 2024
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Statement of Financial Activities Year Ended 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Fund5 Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Note Incoming resources Voluntary income Activities for generating fund5 149,714 263,039 149,714 263,039 186,360 345,751 Total incoming resources 412,753 412,753 532,111 Incoming resources from generating funds.. Resources expended Costs of generating funds: Cost of generating Voluntary Income Fundraising trading.. Cost of goods sold and other costs Other resources expended Governance costs (less of depreciation) Total resources expended Fund SurpluslDef icit 204,205 10,802 215,007 199,595 3,450 201,087 404,132 127,979 185,999 390,204 22,549 185,999 401,006 6,385 10,802 10,802 Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 1,375,832 1,393,019 648,410 637,608 2,024,242 2,030,627 6,385 2,024,242 The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared. All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities. The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial 5tatement5.
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Balance Sheet Year Ended 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Total Funds Restricted Total Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Funds Note Fixed Assets Tangible Assets Current Asset5 Debtors Cash at bank and in hand io 1,996,994 591,550 2.588,544 2,593,906 li 36,046 36,046 108,769 2,033,040 591,550 2,624,590 2,702.675 Current Liabilities.. Creditors, bank overdraft and accruals IArnounts Falling due Within One Yearl Net current assets Iliabilitiesl 12 2,413 33,633 2,413 33,633 85,943 22,826 Total a55ets le55 current liabilities 2,030,627 591,550 2,622,177 2,616,732 Long term liabilities: Amounts Falling due after More than One Year Net assets 13 -591,550 1,439,077 -591,550 2,030,627 -592,490 2,024,242 591,550 Fund Balance Restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds Total funds 14 15 637,608 637,608 1,393,019 2,030,627 607.572 1,537,946 2,145,518 1,393,019 1,393,019 637,608 These financial statements were approved by the members of the committee on the 1211212024 and are signed on their behalf by.. Ibrahim HAS (Chairman) DATE: 12 December 2024 The note5 on pages 9 to 14 form pan of these financial statements.
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2024 l. Accounting policies a. Basis of accounting.. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable United Kingdom accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued in March 2005 ISORP2005) and the Charities Act 1993.The financial statements are prepared on the accruals concepts and going concern basis thus presuming that the trust will continue and the accounting policies mentioned have been consistently a pplied. b. Funds accounting.. London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi has various types of funds for which it is responsible, and which require separate disclosure. c. Unrestricted funds: All donations considered unrestricted unless specifically stated by the donor. Unrestricted funds comprise the accumulated surplus or deficit on the statement of financial activities which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees of London Alevi Cultural Centre in furtherance of the objectives of the charities. are d. Restricted funds.. These are assigned by the donor, or the terms of the appeal, specified by a particular project. The donation and income deriving from them will be used in accordance with the specific purposes. e. Incoming Resources and investment income: All incoming resources are included in the statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy and there is certa inty of receipt. f. Fixed Assets: All fixed assets are initia Ily recorded at cost. g. Depreciation: Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residue value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows., Freehold property- No depreciation used Equipment , Fixture & Fittings 20Yo Vehicles 20¥0
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2024 2. Voluntary income Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Funds Total Funds 2024 2023 Donations and Charity Community Development Subscriptions and Membership 61,556 32,540 55,618 149,714 61,556 32,540 55,618 149,714 149,814 16,746 19,800 186,360 3. Incoming resources from charitable activities Total Funds 2024 Tota I Fund5 2023 Unrestricted Funds Funeral funds Charitable activities income Counselling Sports & Education Rental income Community special event income Covid-19 grants received 21,935 39,818 60,384 75,000 65,902 21,935 39,818 60,384 75,000 65,902 59,995 59,310 44,164 75,000 102,148 5,134 345,751 263,039 263,039 4. Costs of Generating Voluntary Income Unrestricted Total Funds Tota l Funds Funds 2024 2023 Support costs io
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2024 5.Fundralslng Trading". Cost of Goods Sold and Other Costs Total Costs 2024 Total Costs 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Purchases Community Events a nd Activities Special Events Expenses Project Management Costs Education Support Funeral 30,407 24,949 33,891 108,923 30,407 24,949 33,891 108,923 10,802 6,035 215,007 20,790 10,259 64,954 50,329 40,838 12,425 199,595 10,802 6,035 204,205 10,802 6. Support Cost5 Activities Undertaken Directly Grant Funding Total Costs Total Costs Activities Funds 2024 2023 Costs of generating Voluntary Income li
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2024 7. Governance Costs Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Costs 2024 Total Costs 2023 Accountancy fees Advertising and PR Bank charge Cleaning Depreciation Donations to causes Equipment expensed Equipment hire Insurance Mortgage Interest Motor expenses Other legal and prof Postage Premises costs Ilnc. Light & Heat) Rate5 Repairs and maintenance Salaries and wages Service charges Software Staff training & welfare Stationery and printing Subscriptions Sundry Telephone and fax Travel and subsistence 2,400 874 4,885 450 5,362 9,019 5,430 745 2,400 874 4,885 450 5,362 9,019 5,430 745 2,400 119 1,287 450 6,703 59,435 1,960 802 5,701 29,661 122 156 7,066 44,109 7,066 44,109 5,352 5,352 40,525 1,472 5,469 31,273 10,394 40,525 1,472 5,469 <31,273 > 10,394 33,202 2,688 4,618 38,214 10,681 loo 28 1,749 80 892 3,416 3,326 207,790 2,845 80 1,245 3,863 8,495 191,361 2,845 80 1,245 3,863 8,495 191,361 2024 2023 8.Net Incoming resources for the year This is stated after charging.. depreciation 22,549 168,817 2024 2023 9.Staff costs and emoluments Total staff costs were as follows.. Wages and salaries 31,273 38,214 Neither the trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration, either in the current year or the prior year. 12
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2024 10. Tangible Fixed Assests Freehold Property Equipment Fixtures & Fittings Leasehold Improvement Property to Property Vehicles Total Cost at l April 2023 Additions At 31 March 2024 Depreciation At l April 2023 Charge for the year At 31 March 2024 2,435,154 53,855 78,086 2,500 105,804 2,675,399 2,435,154 53,855 78,086 2.500 105,804 2,675,399 1,476 205 1,681 80,017 5,157 85,174 81,493 5,362 86,855 Net book value At 31 Maich 2023 At 31 March 2024 2,435,154 2,435,154 53,855 53,855 78,086 78,086 1,024 819 25,787 20,630 2,593,906 2,588,544 11. Current Assets 2023 2022 Cash at bank and in hand Debtors 36,046 108,769 36,046 108,769 13
London Alevi Cultural Centre And Cem Evi Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2024 12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Bank Loans and Other creditor5 -2,413 -85,943 13. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year 2024 2023 Bank and other loans -591,550 -592,490 14. Restricted income funds Balance at Resources Balance at 01-Apr-23 Utilized 31-Mar-24 Restricted Funds 648,410 -10,802 637,608 15. Unrestricted income funds Balance at Resources Balance at 01-Apr-23 Utilized 31-Mar-24 General Funds 1,375,832 22,549 1,398,381 16.Analysis of net assets between funds Current Liabilities Longterm Liabilities Assets Total Fund Restricted Income Funds: Restricted Funds Unrestricted Income Funds 591,550 2,033,040 591,550 -2,413 -591,550 1,439,077 14