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2023-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1st April 2022 Period start date To 31st March 2023 Period end date Charity name:Nubian Life Resource Centre Ltd

Charity registration number:1059460

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 THE RELIEF OF THE ELDERLY AFRICAN -
CARIBBEAN PEOPLE ,AND THE WIDER
COMMUNITY LIVING IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM IN PARTICULAR WITHOUT
PREJUDICE OF THE GENERALITY OF THE
FOREGOING BY THE PROVISION IN THE
INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE OF
RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME
OCCUPATIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF
IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF LIFE OF
SUCH PERSON
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 THE PROVISION OF CULTURAL DAY CARE
SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE WITH
COMPLEX HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE NEEDS
RESIDING IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF
HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM
COMMUNITY GARDEN & ACTIVITIES FOR
RESIDENTS OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT OUTLINES
IN SUMMARY THE WORK THAT THE
CHARITY HAS UNDERTAKEN, WHICH
DEMONSTRATES THAT THE CHARITY’S
ACTIVITIES DELIVERED FOR THIS
REPORTING PERIOD HAVE BEEN FOR
PUBLIC BENEFIT

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 N/A
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 N/A
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 VOLUNTEERS HAVE VOLUNTEERED 1248
HOURS THIS YEAR, SUPPORTING THE
RUNNING OF THE COMMUNITY GARDEN,
THE DELIVERY OF ACTIVITIES AND THE
OVERALL UPKEEP OF THE GARDEN
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 THE CHARITY HAS SUCCESSFULLY FULLY
REOPENED AND HAS SPEND THE YEAR
REBUILDING ITS CLIENT BASE AND
ADJUSTING OUR SERVICES TO MEET THE
CHANGED NEEDS OF OUR CLIENT GROUP
RETURNING TO THE CENTRE. WE HAVE
SEEN A SIGNIFICANT COGNITIVE AND
MOBILITY DECLINE IN OUR CLIENTS DUE TO
ISOLATION AND LOCKDOWN

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Achievements against
objectives set		 SUCCESSFULLY REMARKETED THE DAY
OPPORTUNITIES OFFER TO SOCIAL
WORKERS AND HEALTH WORKERS TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS
USING THE SERVICE RETURNING THE
SERVICE TO FALL CAPACITY OF 15 CLIENTS
PER DAY
Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 SUCCESSFULLY REMARKETED THE DAY
OPPORTUNITIES OFFER TO SOCIAL
WORKERS AND HEALTH WORKERS TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS
USING THE SERVICE RETURNING THE
SERVICE TO FALL CAPACITY OF 15 CLIENTS
PER DAY
THE CHARITY HAS CONTINUED TO PROMOTE
THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTURAL
COMPETENCY WITHIN THE HEALTH AND
SOCIAL CARE SECTOR AND HAS PLAYED A
SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN CO CHAIRING H&F
BUILDING TRUST INITIATIVE, IN RESPONSE
TO COVID VACCINATION HESITANCY WITHIN
THE AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN
COMMUNITY. THE INITIATIVE AIMS TO GIVE
THE NHS AND LOCAL AUTHORITY INSIGHT
INTO THE VIEWS AND EXPERIENCES OF THE
COMMUNITY WHICH FUELS THE ONGOING
LACK OF TRUST AND CONFIDENCE IN
HEALTH CARE SERVICES
THE CHARITY CONTINUES TO BUILD NEW
PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN ACADEMIA AND
PARTNERED WITH THE GELLER INSTITUTE OF
MEMORY AND AGEING (WEST LONDON
UNIVERSITY) TO HOST THE FIRST TEA DANCE
FOR OLDER PEOPLE ACROSS THE BOROUGH.
THE TEA DANCE “REMINISCENCE IN ACTION”
WAS ATTENDED BY 70+ OLDER PEOPLE WHO
SPENT THE AFTERNOON DANCING IN THE
GROUND SOF FULHAM PALACE. THIS WAS A
MUCH NEEDED EVENT AFTER A YEAR OF
ISOLATION DUE TO THE CLOSURE OF DAY
CENTRES.
THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GELLER
INSTITUTE ALSO SAW THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE A PPIG CHAIRED BY NUBIAN LIFE
SUPPORTING THE INSTITUTION'S RESEARCH
INTO RESTRAINT AND INCONTINENCE CARE
IN HOSPITAL. CLIENTS HAVE ALSO BEING
TAKING PART IN ART WORKSHOPS, USING
ART TO DESCRIBE THEIR EXPERIENCES OF
THE CARE SECTOR
NUBIAN LIFE SAT ON H&F DEMENTIA
ALLIANCE ACTION GROUP DEVELOPING THE
BOROUGHS DEMENTIA STRATEGY
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
TAKING CLIENTS TO VISIT IMPERIAL
COLLEGES DRI CARE AND RESEARCH
CENTRE, TO SEE THE RANGE OF ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE TO THEM AT
HOME
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 THE CHARITY WAS ABE TO RAISE FUNDS
THROUGH CONSULTANCY BUT WAS NOT
SUCCESSFUL IN RAISING FUNDS THROUGH
BID WRITING
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 N/A
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 THE CHARITY
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 THE RESERVES POLICY MAKES
PROVISION FOR UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS NOT COMMITTED TO BE
INVESTED (FREE RESERVES) HELD
BY THE CHARITY SHOULD BE
BETWEEN THREE AND SIX
MONTHS OF THE RESERVES
EXPENDED. AT THIS LEVEL THE
BOARD IS CONFIDENT THAT THE
CHARITY WOULD BE ABLE TO
CONTINUE ITS CURRENT
ACTIVITIES IN THE EVENT OF A
SIGNIFICANT DROP IN FUNDING
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £44,183.33
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 £40,036
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 THE CHARITY USED RESERVES TO MEET THE
DIFFERENCE IN DELIVERY COSTS. THE BOARD
OF TRUSTEES HAVE INFORMED THE
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH &
FULHAM THAT THE DAYCARE CONTRACT
CANNOT BE DELIVERED ON THE CURRENT
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT. CONVERSATION
HAS COMMENCED ON FUTURE DELIVERY

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 H&F CONTRACT FOR DAY
OPPORTUNITIES
NATIONAL LOTTERY
COMMUNITY FUND FOR ADOPT
A GARDEN PARTNERSHIP
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 N/A
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 ONGOING VALUE OF THE DAY CARE
CONTRACT AND INCREASE IN DELIVERY
COST
Other N/A

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:		 N/A
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF
ASSOCIATION
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 REGISTERED CHARITY AND COMPANY LTD
BY GUARANTEE
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT IS ONGOING,
THE BOARD UTILISED APPROPRIATE
NETWORKS TO RECRUIT TRUSTEES
RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION IS
CARRIED OUT BY THE CHAIR AND
DEPUTY CHAIR
● THE CHAIR AND DEPUTY CHAIR
INTERVIEW PROSPECTIVE
TRUSTEES
● ALL TRUSTEES ARE VETTED TO
ENSURE THEY CAN HOLD THE
ROLE OF TRUSTEE
● ALL TRUSTEES DBS CHECKED
● SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES ARE
INVITED TO ATTEND A BOARD
MEETING AS AN OBSERVER
● ALL TRUSTEES HAVE A ROLE
DESCRIPTION
● ALL TRUSTEES SIGN THE CODE
OF CONDUCT

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51 NEWLY APPOINTED TRUSTEES RECEIVE A
TRUSTEE PACK CONSISTING OF THE LASTEST
TAR,
ORGANISATIONAL CHART, STAFF HANDBOOK
AND ORGANISATIONAL POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
● A TRUSTEE IS ASSIGNED FOR THEIR
FIRST THREE MONTHS OR AS LONG AS
REQUIRED
● FOLLOW UP MEETINGS WITH THE
CHAIR WHERE THEY SHARE FEEDBACK
FROM THEIR INDUCTION EXPERIENCE
TRUSTEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
THE CENTRE AS REGULARLY AS THEY
CAN TO DEVELOP A UNDERSTANDING OF
OUR CLIENT GROUPS, THEIR NEEDS AND
HOW THE CHARITY MEETS THOSE NEEDS
New
TRUSTEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO
UNDERGO TRAINING AS APPROPRIATE
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 SERVICE USERS & RELATIVES
CHAIR
BOARD
STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51 N/A
Other THE CHAIRT IS CONNECTED ACROSS THE UK
WITHIN THE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE AND
ACADEMIA SECTORS

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LTD
Other name the charity uses NUBIAN LIFE
Registered charity number 1059460
Charity’s principal address GROUND FLOOR
50 ELLERSLIE ROAD
LONDON
W12 7BW

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if
not for whole
year		 Name of
person (or
body) entitled
to appoint
trustee (if
any)
SONIA STEWART CHAIR
BEVAN POWELL DEPUTY CHAIR
MARCIA CLARKE TRUSTEE
20

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets
held in this capacity		 N/A
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects		 N/A
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own assets		 N/A

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of
adviser
Name
Address		 Type of
adviser
Name
Address		 Type of
adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
JAZZ BROWNE

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) SONIA STEWART Position (eg Secretary, CHAIR Chair, etc) Date 27TH DECEMBER 2023

People Purpose Passion

Registered Charity Number - 1059460 Company Number - 03227383

NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

( A Company Limited by Guarantee )

Contents

Pages
Legal & Administrative Information
Trustees Report 1-8
Independent Examiner’s Report 9
Statements of Financial Activities 10
Balance Sheet 11
Notes to the Financial Statements 12-16
The following page does not form part of the
Statutory Accounts

Detailed Income and Expenditure Account

NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

( A Company Limited by Guarantee )

COMPANY INFORMATION

Company Number 3227383
Registered Charity Number 1059460
Trustees Sonia Stewart - Chair
Bevan Powell MBE
Marica Clack
Company Secretary Jazz Browne
Registered Office 50 Ellerslie Road
London
W12 7BW
Bankers
Lloyds Bank
21-25 King Street
Hammwrsmith
London , W6 9HW
Governing Documents Memorandum and Articles of Association

NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

( A Company Limited by Guarantee )

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages 10-16

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

For the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.

The Charity gross income exceeded £250,000 and I'm qualified to undertake the examination by being qualified member of Institute of Financial Accountants

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 the seeking of 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, I 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:

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NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANACIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Notes
2023
2023
£
£
Incoming resources
Incoming Resources from charitable
activities
Grants receivable
2
30,925
204,207
Incoming Resources from generated
funds
Voluntary Income
Interest income
Total Incoming resources available
for charitable application
30,925
204,207
Resources Expended
Charitable Activities
6
57,231
217,937
Governance Costs
Total Resources Expended
57,231
217,937
Net Incoming/(outgoing) resources
before transfers
26,306
-
(13,730)
Fund balances at 01 April 2022
90,617
(19,671)
Fund balances at 31 March 2023
64,311
(33,401)		 Total
2023
£
235,132
-
235,132
275,168
275,168
(40,036)
70,950
30,914		 Total
2022
£
235,610
-
235,610
259,273
259,273
(23,664)
70,950
70,950

All recognised gain and loss are included in the Statement of Financial Activities. All transaction are derived from continuing activities

The notes on page 12-16 form part of the Financial Statements

10

NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

Note
FIXED ASSTS
Tangible assets
Current Assets
Debtors
4
Cash at bank and in hand
Current liabilities
Amount falling due within one year
5
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Funds
Restricted Fund
Unrestricted Fund
6
Total Funds		 £
-
49,293		 2023
£
-
30,914
30,914
17,897
13,016
30,914		 £
-
83,606		 2022
£
-
70,950
49,293
18,379		 83,606
12,656
32,108
38,841
70,950
70,950

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008) For the period ended 31/03/2023 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with the section 476 of the Act. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.

The Notes on page 12-16 form part of the Financial Statements.

Approved by the Board on 27/12/2023

Sonia Stewart Chair

Registered Company Number - 03227383

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NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2023

1 Accounting policies

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by The charitable company meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy or note.

Resources expended are allocated to the particular activity where the cost relates directly to that activity. However, the cost of overall direction and administration of each activity, comprising the salary and overhead costs of the central function, is apportioned on the following basis which are an estimate, based on staff time, of the amount attributable to each activity.

Computer equipment 33.33% (straight line)
Fixtures, fittings and equipment 20% (straight line)

Items of equipment are capitalised where the purchase price exceeds £750. Depreciation costs are allocated to activities on the basis of the use of the related assets in those activities.

12

NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

LBHF Adult Social Care
Urban Partnership Group
University of West London Partnership
Independent Age
Consultancy Income
Hammersmith United Charity
Fulham Good Neighbours
Sobus
Bank interest and Investment
Donations
Rental Income
Service Fees		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
187,300
187,300
187,300
-
-
-
1,907
1,907
-
-
-
318
318
3,478
-
-
15,000
15,000
21,875
3,000
3,000
-
972
972
30
2,345
2,345
900
-
-
24,289
24,289
22,027
30,925
204,207
235,132
235,610

13

NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

3 Resources Expensed
Wages and Salaries
Social Security Costs
Pensions
4 Debtors
Due within one year
Service fees
LBHF		 2023
2022
117,049
126,166
3,919
4,651
3,158
3,334
124,126
134,151
2,022
2021
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

14

NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

5 Creditors - Amount falling due within one year:
Trade creditors
Utilities Services- LBHF
SpirIT UK
LBHF- Rent
Accountancy Fees
Accruals
Deferred income		 2023
£
-
7,879
8,250
1,250
1,000
18,379		 2022
£
7,729
2,677
1,250
1,000
12,656

6 Movements in Funds

Restricted funds:
Urban Partnership Group
University Of West London Partnership
Fulham Good Neighbours
Day Opportunities- LBHF ASC
Power to Change
Total Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds:
General Funds
Total Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds		 At
1.04.2022
-
31,627
-
481
32,108
38,841
38,841
70,950		 Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Transfer
At
31.03.2023
-
1,907
1,907
-
15,000
28,730
17,897
187,300
187,300
(481)
204,207
217,937
(481)
17,897
30,925
57,231
481
13,016
30,925
57,231
-
30,914
235,132
275,168
-
30,914

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NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

INCOMING RESOURCES
Unrestricted income
LBHF Adult Social Care
Rental Income
Bank Interest and Investment
Donation & Fundraising
Service Fees
Restricted income
University of West London Partnership
Consutlancy income
Fulham Good Neighbours
Sobus
Total income
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Employment Costs
Staff Costs
Office Costs
Insurance & Legal fees
Staff Training
Business Rates & Rent
Utilities
Service and management fees
Refuse, cleaning and repairs
Small Equipment & Computer costs
Travel and Subsistance
Telephone, Internet & IT
Photocopying, Stationery & Postage
Storage
Catering
Transport
Clients Activities
Subscritption & advertising
Consutlancy and Management
HR- Legal fees
Volunteers Costs
Refund
Bank Charges
Trustees & AGM Expenses
Donation/Fundraising
Independent Examination Fees
Total expenditure
Surplus/ (Deficit) carried forward		 Restricted
Unrestricted Total Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
£
187,300
187,300
187,300
-
-
972
972
30
2,345
2,345
900
24,289
24,289
22,027
-
1,907
1,907
318
318
3,478
15,000
15,000
21,875
3,000
3,000
-
207,207
27,925
235,132
235,610
124,126
124,126
134,151
-
-
-
58
2,670
13
2,683
2,099
786
786
-
39,821
39,821
19,314
7,879
7,879
9,138
-
-
1,838
1,838
807
-
-
-
-
91
2,821
2,821
4,346
538.63
539
115
2,470
2,470
-
16,595
16,595
15,480
64,301
64,301
49,866
7,385
7,385
9,657
-
-
1,150
1,150
-
888
888
6,337
-
-
-
5,500
-
64
538
538
1,000
-
-
1,350
1,350
1,250
269,019
6,149
275,168
259,273
(61,812)
21,776
(40,036)
(23,663)

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People Purpose Passion

Registered Charity Number - 1059460 Company Number - 03227383

NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

( A Company Limited by Guarantee )

Contents

Pages
Legal & Administrative Information
Trustees Report 1-8
Independent Examiner’s Report 9
Statements of Financial Activities 10
Balance Sheet 11
Notes to the Financial Statements 12-16
The following page does not form part of the
Statutory Accounts

Detailed Income and Expenditure Account

NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

( A Company Limited by Guarantee )

COMPANY INFORMATION

Company Number 3227383
Registered Charity Number 1059460
Trustees Sonia Stewart - Chair
Bevan Powell MBE
Marica Clack
Company Secretary Jazz Browne
Registered Office 50 Ellerslie Road
London
W12 7BW
Bankers
Lloyds Bank
21-25 King Street
Hammwrsmith
London , W6 9HW
Governing Documents Memorandum and Articles of Association

NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

( A Company Limited by Guarantee )

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages 10-16

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

For the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.

The Charity gross income exceeded £250,000 and I'm qualified to undertake the examination by being qualified member of Institute of Financial Accountants

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 the seeking of 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, I 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:

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30/12/2023

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NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANACIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Notes
2023
2023
£
£
Incoming resources
Incoming Resources from charitable
activities
Grants receivable
2
30,925
204,207
Incoming Resources from generated
funds
Voluntary Income
Interest income
Total Incoming resources available
for charitable application
30,925
204,207
Resources Expended
Charitable Activities
6
57,231
217,937
Governance Costs
Total Resources Expended
57,231
217,937
Net Incoming/(outgoing) resources
before transfers
26,306
-
(13,730)
Fund balances at 01 April 2022
90,617
(19,671)
Fund balances at 31 March 2023
64,311
(33,401)		 Total
2023
£
235,132
-
235,132
275,168
275,168
(40,036)
70,950
30,914		 Total
2022
£
235,610
-
235,610
259,273
259,273
(23,664)
70,950
70,950

All recognised gain and loss are included in the Statement of Financial Activities. All transaction are derived from continuing activities

The notes on page 12-16 form part of the Financial Statements

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NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

Note
FIXED ASSTS
Tangible assets
Current Assets
Debtors
4
Cash at bank and in hand
Current liabilities
Amount falling due within one year
5
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Funds
Restricted Fund
Unrestricted Fund
6
Total Funds		 £
-
49,293		 2023
£
-
30,914
30,914
17,897
13,016
30,914		 £
-
83,606		 2022
£
-
70,950
49,293
18,379		 83,606
12,656
32,108
38,841
70,950
70,950

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008) For the period ended 31/03/2023 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with the section 476 of the Act. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.

The Notes on page 12-16 form part of the Financial Statements.

Approved by the Board on 27/12/2023

Sonia Stewart Chair

Registered Company Number - 03227383

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NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2023

1 Accounting policies

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by The charitable company meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy or note.

Resources expended are allocated to the particular activity where the cost relates directly to that activity. However, the cost of overall direction and administration of each activity, comprising the salary and overhead costs of the central function, is apportioned on the following basis which are an estimate, based on staff time, of the amount attributable to each activity.

Computer equipment 33.33% (straight line)
Fixtures, fittings and equipment 20% (straight line)

Items of equipment are capitalised where the purchase price exceeds £750. Depreciation costs are allocated to activities on the basis of the use of the related assets in those activities.

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NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

LBHF Adult Social Care
Urban Partnership Group
University of West London Partnership
Independent Age
Consultancy Income
Hammersmith United Charity
Fulham Good Neighbours
Sobus
Bank interest and Investment
Donations
Rental Income
Service Fees		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
187,300
187,300
187,300
-
-
-
1,907
1,907
-
-
-
318
318
3,478
-
-
15,000
15,000
21,875
3,000
3,000
-
972
972
30
2,345
2,345
900
-
-
24,289
24,289
22,027
30,925
204,207
235,132
235,610

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NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

3 Resources Expensed
Wages and Salaries
Social Security Costs
Pensions
4 Debtors
Due within one year
Service fees
LBHF		 2023
2022
117,049
126,166
3,919
4,651
3,158
3,334
124,126
134,151
2,022
2021
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

5 Creditors - Amount falling due within one year:
Trade creditors
Utilities Services- LBHF
SpirIT UK
LBHF- Rent
Accountancy Fees
Accruals
Deferred income		 2023
£
-
7,879
8,250
1,250
1,000
18,379		 2022
£
7,729
2,677
1,250
1,000
12,656

6 Movements in Funds

Restricted funds:
Urban Partnership Group
University Of West London Partnership
Fulham Good Neighbours
Day Opportunities- LBHF ASC
Power to Change
Total Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds:
General Funds
Total Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds		 At
1.04.2022
-
31,627
-
481
32,108
38,841
38,841
70,950		 Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Transfer
At
31.03.2023
-
1,907
1,907
-
15,000
28,730
17,897
187,300
187,300
(481)
204,207
217,937
(481)
17,897
30,925
57,231
481
13,016
30,925
57,231
-
30,914
235,132
275,168
-
30,914

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NUBIAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

INCOMING RESOURCES
Unrestricted income
LBHF Adult Social Care
Rental Income
Bank Interest and Investment
Donation & Fundraising
Service Fees
Restricted income
University of West London Partnership
Consutlancy income
Fulham Good Neighbours
Sobus
Total income
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Employment Costs
Staff Costs
Office Costs
Insurance & Legal fees
Staff Training
Business Rates & Rent
Utilities
Service and management fees
Refuse, cleaning and repairs
Small Equipment & Computer costs
Travel and Subsistance
Telephone, Internet & IT
Photocopying, Stationery & Postage
Storage
Catering
Transport
Clients Activities
Subscritption & advertising
Consutlancy and Management
HR- Legal fees
Volunteers Costs
Refund
Bank Charges
Trustees & AGM Expenses
Donation/Fundraising
Independent Examination Fees
Total expenditure
Surplus/ (Deficit) carried forward		 Restricted
Unrestricted Total Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
£
187,300
187,300
187,300
-
-
972
972
30
2,345
2,345
900
24,289
24,289
22,027
-
1,907
1,907
318
318
3,478
15,000
15,000
21,875
3,000
3,000
-
207,207
27,925
235,132
235,610
124,126
124,126
134,151
-
-
-
58
2,670
13
2,683
2,099
786
786
-
39,821
39,821
19,314
7,879
7,879
9,138
-
-
1,838
1,838
807
-
-
-
-
91
2,821
2,821
4,346
538.63
539
115
2,470
2,470
-
16,595
16,595
15,480
64,301
64,301
49,866
7,385
7,385
9,657
-
-
1,150
1,150
-
888
888
6,337
-
-
-
5,500
-
64
538
538
1,000
-
-
1,350
1,350
1,250
269,019
6,149
275,168
259,273
(61,812)
21,776
(40,036)
(23,663)

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