OpenCharities

This text was generated using OCR and may contain errors. Check the original PDF to see the document submitted to the regulator. This document is also available as Markdown.

2025-03-31-accounts

SUBCO TRUST

REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

‘Related parties

The charity has developed relationships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations with which it co-operates in pursuit of its charitable objectives. This includes making and receiving referrals, supporting frail Asian elders to access mainstream services, undertaking joint training, running, and attending activities and events to give information and share good practice, supporting Carers from all communities and offering student placements.

Risk management

The Trustees undertake regular risk assessments and reviews of all the Charity’s activities.

Public benefit statement

Subco Trust provides a range of benefits and activities to the public as it seeks to improve the lives of people from diverse Asian communities who are residing in the UK and are experiencing need, hardship, or distress.

Subco Trust — Report

Objectives and Activities

Subco Trust provides a wide range of services and activities to improve the lives ofpeople from diverse Asian communities living in the UK, particularly those facing hardship, distress, or disadvantage.

Subco Trust was founded in 1993 to address the unmet needs ofvulnerable Asian elders and carers in Newham - one ofthe UK’s most deprived boroughs - and has pioneered innovative, culturally, and linguistically appropriate services for over three decades. We are the only charity dedicated to and effectively addressing the unmet needs of vulnerable Asian elders and their Carers in Newham.

Our Values

All that we do is underpinned by our values of:

Page |

REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Our Why

The older Asian population is projected to grow by 21% in Newham within the next decade and they are twice as likely to be living in poverty that contributes significantly to their poorer physical and mental wellbeing. In the past year, we have managed a 19% increase in referrals to our information and advice service with elders and carers presenting with a range of income, welfare, social care, health, emotional and other complex challenges.

Our Services

We deliver an integrated, flexible day opportunities programme, offering an exciting and stimulating range of activities and support, including:

We work with elders and carers who are living with a wide range of long-term health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, memory loss and dementia, hearing loss, arthritis, depression, and cancer—often multiple conditions simultaneously. Subco has built a strong track record of supporting people with complex health needs and disabilities.

Achievements and Performance

We have had a strong year, focused on ensuring our services remained responsive to the community’s needs. We supported residents through the cost-of-living crisis, food insecurity, adapting our services and programmes. During the reporting year we delivered:

Page 2

REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Organisational Achievements:

Future Developments (2025-2026)

Our priorities for the coming year will include:

Page 3

REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Unexpected Challenges: Premises

In 2024, Subco was faced with losing its home of 31 years in Upton Park due to a threefold rent increase, which was unaffordable.

Following a campaign and search for alternatives, we secured new premises in Stratford. Trustees, staff, volunteers, and members ofthe Service User Advisory Committee reviewed and agreed to the move, recognising the potential ofthe new site despite challenges.

Since relocating, we have faced several issues including accessibility, security, building works, and kitchen facilities. These are being addressed in priority order, while also exploring ways of financing the required changes to ensure our new home can fully support service users into the future.

Commitment to Elders and Carers

At the heart of Subco Trust’s mission is a commitment to placing Asian elders and carers at the centre ofeverything we do. We ensure their ongoing involvement in policy development, decision-making, and service delivery, so that our programmes reflect their real needs and lived experiences.

The elders and carers we support are often living with a combination of long-term health conditions, including:

Many experience several ofthese conditions simultaneously. With our friendly, experienced, and qualified staffteam, Subco has built a strong track record and many years of expertise in delivering culturally and linguistically appropriate services for elders with complex health needs and disabilities.

==> picture [2 x 11] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
|
----- End of picture text -----

Page 4

REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Partnerships and Joint Working continued:

We recognise that no single organisation can meet the diverse needs of vulnerable elders and carers alone. For this reason, Subco works closely with a range of partners to extend and strengthen support.

Our joint work includes:

These collaborations not only expand the range of services available to Asian elders and carers but also improve access to wider opportunities and specialist provision. By working together, we enhance both our own expertise and the capacity of local networks to respond effectively to the needs ofvulnerable communities. Subco has many working partnerships and referral routes in and out of all its services. We work closely with:

The Staywell Partnership, West Ham Foundation Trust, Newham Council, East London NHS Foundation Trust, Bart’s Health, Compass Wellbeing, GP practices and health practitioners, Healthwatch Newham, Compassion in Dying, Good Grief Connects, the Wisteria, Eastside Community Heritage, The Renewal Programme, Age UK East London; Newham Work Experience Team (School pupils placed by various Secondary Schools in Newham), Newham Community College, University College London, University of Bristol, University ofEast London, Grossdale Vocational Institute, Investors in People, Race Equality Foundation, Hibiscus, Ascension Community Trust, Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre, Trinity Centre, Newham African Caribbean Resource Centre, Newham Chinese Association, Newham Skills Enterprise, Bonny Downs Community Association, Cody Dock, , REIN, Ankh, West Ham Foundation Trust, Caribbean International Football Club, Party Invitation - East Ham, Barkat Caterers, Newham CAB, Newham Social Welfare Alliance, Compost London, One Newham, Newham Food Alliance, , Newham Heritage, Newham Co Production Forum, Fair Share, The Felix Trust, The Trussell Trust, National Lottery Heritage Fund, The National Lottery, Awards for All, The Mercers’ Company, Independent Age, Clothworkers, Charles Hayward Foundation, Investors in People, Hyatt Stratford, B & Q Beckton, Fonehouse Forest Gate.

Page 5

==> picture [102 x 21] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
COMPANY NUMBER;
3031652
----- End of picture text -----

SUBCO TRUST (A company Limited by Guarantee) DIRECTORS' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

SOKHI & ASSOCIATES LTD CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS 86B ALBERT ROAD ILFORD ESSEX IG1 1HR

SUBCO TRUST COMPANY INFORMATION

Company Number:

3031652

Directors:

Mr S Kangesan Mr A Patel Ms S Memi Ms M Muthu

Secretary:

Ms S Memi

Registered Office: 107-109 The Grove London E15 1HP

Accountants:

Sokhi & Associates Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 86B Albert Road Ilford Essex IG1 1HR

SUBCO TRUST

REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

CONTENTS

==> picture [333 x 162] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
Page
Management Committee Report 1
Independent Examiners Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes 11
Detailed Profit and Loss Account 14
----- End of picture text -----

| | i f

UBCO TRUST

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF SUBCO TRUST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

We report on the accounts which are set out on pages 8 fo 15.

Respective responsibilities of the management committee and examiner

The management committee is responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The management committee consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility to: Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's report

Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning anysuch matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: To keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 ofthe Companies Act 2006; ~and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 ofthe Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement ofRecommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or

==> picture [312 x 126] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
(2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the account to be reached.
ney, aides 4. Mie Dated: 19 September 2025
S Sokhi FCCA
Sokhi & Associates Lt
Chartered Cepii. ccountants
86B oad
Essex IG1 1HR Page 7
----- End of picture text -----

|

UBCO TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

==> picture [409 x 366] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
|||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Restricted|Total|Total| |Unrestricted|Income|Funds|Funds| |Funds|Funds|2025|2024| |£|£|£|£| |Incoming|resources| |Grants & Contracts|2|-|265,574|265,574|293,187| |Donations & Other Similar Income|18,919|.|18,919|22,285| |Total incoming|resources|18,919|265,574|284,493|315,472| |Resources used| |Direct Charitable Expenditure|60,667|65,915|126,582|248,516| |Other expenditure|8,506|217,963|226,469|120,957| |Total resources used|69,173|283,878|353,051|369,473| |Gross transfers between|funds|(50,254)|50,254|-|-| |Net movement in funds|-|(68,558)|(68,558)|(54,001)| |Total funds brought forward|75,000|69,670|144,670|198,671| |Total funds carried forward|£|75,000|£|1,112|£76,112|£144,670|

----- End of picture text -----

Restricted income: contracts/grants taken forward to be spent in the new financial year.

The company has made no acquisitions nor discontinued any operations within the meaning of Financial Reporting Standard 3 during the year therefore turnover and operating income derive from the principal activities of the company.

The company has no recognised gains or losses other than the profit for the financial year.

The annexed notes form part ofthese financial statements.

Page 8

| |

COMPANY NUMBER:3031652

==> picture [70 x 11] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
SUBCO TRUST
----- End of picture text -----

BALANCESHEET BALANCESHEET BALANCESHEET
AT31MARCH2025 2025
Note £ 2025 £ £ 2024 £
Fixed assets
Tangibleassets
3 33,069 39,773
Current assets
Debtors
Cashatbankandinhand
4 4,000
59,215
59,416
68,335
63,215 127,751
Creditors
Amounts falling duewithin
oneyear
5 (20,172) (22,854)
Netcurrentassets 43,043 104,897
Totalassetslesscurrentliabilities 76,112 144,670
Netassets £ 76,112 £144,670
Capitalandreserves
Otherreserves
Profitandlossaccount
259,908
(183,796)
259,908
(115,238)
Shareholders’funds £ 76,112 £144,670

|

For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. Approved by the board of directors on 19 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.

!

The annexed notes form part of these financial statements.

Page 9

|

SUBCO TRUST

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

==> picture [408 x 120] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |Restricted|Other|Total| |Reserve|Reserves|Equity| |£|£|£| |Balance at 1 April 2024|69,670|75,000|144,670| |Changes|in equity| |Total comprehensive income|(68,558)|0|(68,558)| |Balance at 31 March 2025|£1,112|£75,000|£|76,112|

----- End of picture text -----

|

Page 10

SUBCO TRUST

,

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A ‘Small entities’ of Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. There were no material departures from the standard.

2. Accounting policies

==> picture [381 x 35] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance
with the accounting policies set out below.
----- End of picture text -----

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 Section 1A - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

Cashflow statement The Company has taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No.1 from the requirement to produce a cashflow statement on the grounds that it is a small company.

Grants

Revenue grants are allocated to period to which they relate.

Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation

Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write offthe cost or valuation offixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases: Leasehold improvements 10% reducing balance basis Motor vehicles 25% reducing balance basis Fixtures and fittings 20% straight line

Leasing Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the profit & loss account on straight line basis over the term of the lease. Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts and finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets and depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Finance leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the company. Obligations under such agreements are included in creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the profit and loss account so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.

Page 11

SUBCO TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2. Income
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
"DayGareLBNSdYSCOtC‘“~~~™YCSCSC«dSSANBT 135,498] 162,625
-LBNSummer& WinterMeals
AspersAging WellFestival

Page 12

;

.

SUBCO TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

3. Tangible fixed assets

3. Tangible fixedfixed assets
Land
and
Plant
and
Buildings Machinery Total
£ £ £
Cost:
At 1 April2024
89,834 149,406 239,240
At31 March2025 89,834 149,406 239,240
Depreciation:
At 1April2024
Chargefortheyear
77,333
1,250
122,134
5,454
199,467
6,704
At31 March2025 78,583 127,588 206,171
Netbookvalue:
At31March2025
£11,251 £21,818 £33,069
At31March2024 £12,501 £27,272 £39,773
4, Debtors 2025 2024
£ £
Due withinoneyear:
Otherdebtors
0 55,416
Due afteroneyear:
Otherdebtors
4,000 4,000
£4,000 £59,416
5. Creditors -amounts fallingduewithin oneyear 2025
£
2024
£
Othercreditors 20,172 22,854
£20,172 £22,854

Page 13

SUBCO TRUST

DETAILED TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

==> picture [410 x 521] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
||||| |---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |£|£|£|£| |Grants| |The National Heritage Lottery Fund|0|9,591| |Vibrance Personal Budget|0|3,990| |Greenwich University|2,560|0| |The Cloth workers|5,000|0| |Aspers Aging Well Festival|3,160|0| |Independent Age|18,597|0| |NHS Vaccines Programme|3,333|0| |SAHM LBN South Asia Heritage Month|1,000|0| |Charles Hayward Foundation|4,000|0| |Aging Well Festival Carey London Limit|1,500|0| |LBN LGBTQt|20|9,500| |Age UK Newham Carers Community|32,210|40,000| |Newham PPP|4,315|8,630| |Awards For All|18,016|0| |UCL Disc Project|190|2,570| |Newham Renewal Community|1,915|6,201| |UEL|1,400|2,600| |The Mercers Company|32,856|32,212| |University of|Bristol|0|2,150| |WODF Training|10,920|4,320| |Training|350|0| |Miscellaneous income|2,918|2,609| |Donations|7,204|1,598| |LBN Summer & Winter Meals|(5,000)|15,000| |Day Care|135,498|162,625| |281,962|303,596| |Miscellaneous Other Operating Income| |Income from Meals Service|2,531|11,876| |284,493|315,472| |Overheads| |Other Administrative Costs|353,051|369,473| |(353,051)|(369,473)| |Loss on ordinary|activities|£ (68,558)|£ (54,001)|

----- End of picture text -----

Page 14

SUBCO TRUST.

SCHEDULE OF OVERHEAD EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

==> picture [405 x 566] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |£|£|£|£| |Other Administrative|Costs| |Salaries and National Insurance|208,808|116,217| |Other Staff|Costs|3,914|6,876| |Light & Heat|2,334|754| |Rent & Rates|6,704|18,991| |Printing, Postage and Advertising|4,851|8,278| |Telephones and Fax|4,715|5,320| |Insurance|3,533|8,533| |Licences and Subscriptions|312|179| |Cleaning & Pest Control|1,185|1,959| |Travel, Trips & Holiday expenses|4,040|17,109| |Vehicle Running Expenses|7,011|10,908| |Luncheon Club Expenses|5,788|6,617| |Legal, Professional & Consultancy Fees|15,272|12,732| |Bank Charges|90|90| |Sundry|0|366| |Repairs & Maintenance|10,014|8,019| |Staff|Training|0|4,220| |Newham Summer Meals|0|4,818| |Newham Winter Meals|0|10,204| |The Mercers Company|12,587|34,254| |Age UK|0|42,332| |LBN - Hot Meals Warm Havens|4,424|0| |Newham LGBTQ|0|9,506| |Awards for All|4,610|7,449| |University of|East London|785|1,399| |The National Heritage Lottery Fund|0|9,592| |Newham PPP|5,817|8,630| |University of|Bristol|0|2,150|,| |UCL Disc|0|1,964| |Newham Aging Well Festival|5,001|0| |Aspers Aging Well Festival|3,161|0| |Careys AGW|1,500|0| |Newham Cares Community Age UK|9,112|0| |Greenwich University|392|0| |Clothworkers|5,000|0| |SAHM LBN South Asian Heritage Month|1,000|0| |Independent Age|1,607|0| |Crossroad Bexley|10,920|0| |Accountancy|1,800|1,800| |Depreciation|6,704|8,207| |353,051|369,473| |Total overhead expenses|£353,051|£369,473|

----- End of picture text -----

Page 15

SUBCO TRUST

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF SUBCO TRUST

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

We report on the accounts which are set out on pages 8 fo 15. Respective responsibilities of the management committee and examiner

The management committee is responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The management committee consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's report

Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: To keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 ofthe Companies Act 2006; ~antd To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 ofthe Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement ofRecommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or

(2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the account to be reached.

—ddes4 doused Dated: 19 September 2025 S Sokhi FCCA Sokhi & Associates Ltd Chartered Cepifiet"Accountants B6B AlbsACond Essex IG1 1HR Page 7

: | | |