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**BARNET MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** For the Year ended 31st March 2022 Charity number: **1063521** Company number: **3335686 England & Wales** Barnet Multicultural Community Centre Annual Report 2021-22 1 |**Contents**
Reference and Administrative Information
Structure, Governance and Management
Centre Activities
Centre Manager Report
What’s On at BMCC
Regular Activities and Centre Statistics
Independent Examiner’s Report
Statement of Financial Activities

Balance Sheet

Notes to the Accounts
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13-14| |---|---| Barnet Multicultural Community Centre Annual Report 2021-22 2 ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022** The trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31st March 2022. ## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** Charity name: Barnet Multicultural Community Centre (BMCC) Charity registration number: 1063521 Company registration number: 03335686 Registered Office and operation address: Barnet Multicultural Community Centre Algernon Road Hendon, London NW4 3TA ## **BOARD OF TRUSTEES:** Chairman Mr. Abdirahman Salah Barnet Somali Community Group Mr. Chunilal Kakad Barnet Asian Old Peoples Association Ms. Catherine Okrafo-Smart Barnet African Caribbean Association Dr. Sharad Mehta Barnet Asian Old Peoples Association Mr. Aweys Yusuf Barnet Somali Community Group Mr. Jayantilal Kotecha Barnet Asian Old Peoples Association Mr. Jama Abdi Ahmed Barnet Somali Community Group **FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT** Treasurer, Chairman and Centre Office staff **CENTER STAFF:** Miss Bahar Mohsini Full-time Centre Manager Mr Ferron (John) Mcduffus Caretaker/Cleaner **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:** Issa Associates Cumberland House, Suite 116, 80 Scrubs Lane, London, NW10 6RF **BANKERS:** Charities Aid Foundation (CAF Ltd), 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JQ Barnet Multicultural Community Centre Annual Report 2021-22 3 ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** ## **GOVERNING DOCUMENT** A report and account for the year ending 31[st] March 2022 is presented on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Barnet Multicultural Community Centre Limited. The company is limited by guarantee, incorporated on 19[th] March 1997 and was registered as a charity with the Charities Commission on 21[st] July 1997. The affairs of the company are governed by Memorandum and Articles of Association. The liability of the board in the event of the company being wound up is limited to £1. The Board holds responsibility for governance of the charitable company, delegating responsibility for delivery of activities and services to the Centre Administrator. Directors may be co-opted at any time, but then must be elected by a quorum of members at an Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting. The Board meets every three months and receives an update from the Centre Administrator. No trustee received any remuneration for services as a trustee during the current or comparative year. No trustee had any beneficial interest in any contract with the charity during the year. ## **RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES** The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law and under the company’s Articles are known as members of the Board of Trustees. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association 1. The Board of Trustees shall be comprised as follows: - a. Not more than three people nominated by Barnet Asian Old Peoples Association (BAOPA) - b. Not more than three people nominated by Barnet Somali Community Group (BSCG) - c. Not more than three people nominated by Barnet African Caribbean Association (BACA) - d. Such other persons may be invited into membership from time to time at the discretion of the Board of Trustees under Article 3. 2. The Chairperson will be appointed as follows: - a. At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company the members of the Company shall appoint from amongst themselves a Chairperson, who shall serve from one AGM to the next. Appointments shall be made in strict rotation of the members. 3. The Secretary will be appointed as follows: - a. The Board shall appoint a Secretary of the Company for such term at such remuneration and upon such conditions as they think fit, and any secretary so appointed maybe removed by them. ## **ORGANISATIONAL CHART** - Barnet Multicultural Community Centre (BMCC) has a Board of Trustees made up of seven members who are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. During lockdown, the Board were regularly updated by the centre manager. - The Treasurer post is filled by Nigel Abrahams from NAB Bookkeeping Ltd. - A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibility for the provision of the services rest with the Centre Manager. ## **TRUSTEE INDUCTION AND TRAINING** New trustees are given the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the committee and decision-making processes and recent financial performance of the charity. They meet key employees and the other trustees. Our trustees are regularly brought up-to-date with the latest Centre matters, legislative requirements and a wide variety of issues affecting voluntary and community activity in London. The Board has an ongoing commitment to learning and development. Barnet Multicultural Community Centre Annual Report 2021-22 4 ## **RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE** Company law requires the Management Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as of 31[st] March 2022. Company law requires the Management Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the management committee should follow best practice and: - select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; - make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and - prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the company will continue on that basis. The Management Committee is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 1985. The Management Committee is 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. ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** Issa Associates were re-appointed during the year to carry out the Financial Independent Examination. This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2002), “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” and applicable accounting standards. ## **MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE** Members of the Management Committee, who are directors for the purpose of company law and trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 3. In accordance with company law, as the company’s directors, we certify that: taken in so far as we are aware, there is no relevant financial information of which the company’s independent examiner is unaware; and - As the directors of the company, we have taken all the steps that we ought to have order to make ourselves aware of any relevant financial information and to establish that the - Charity’s independent examiner is aware of that information Barnet Multicultural Community Centre Annual Report 2021-22 5 ## **BARNET MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE - ACTIVITIES** BMCC is situated in an area of the London Borough of Barnet that has the highest levels of deprivation, a large elderly Asian and black minority ethnic and refugee population who are excluded through isolation, language difficulties and cultural identification. BMCC provides a safe and secure environment where these members can come and participate in numerous projects and activities as well as benefit from receiving important health and statutory information in a culturally sensitive way. So whether people are sharing stories, making art, doing exercise, viewing performances or exhibits, meaningful interaction and exchange is taking place allowing people to make friends, be more active and be healthier. Thus, leading to reduced isolation and improved life chances across the community as well improved physical and mental wellbeing of the users. ## **RESIDENT GROUPS** The **aims and objectives** of Barnet Multicultural Community Centre are as follows: - To promote and develop opportunities for and participation of disadvantaged people. - To work towards a better understanding between different cultural groups. - To provide premises to voluntary organisations and the local community groups. - To promote better race relations and community cohesion BMCC is composed of the following three core groups who are permanently resident at the Centre: **Barnet African Caribbean Association** , **Barnet Asian Old Peoples Association** , **Barnet Somali Community Group** . **BARNET AFRICAN CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION (BACA)** cater for day care needs of the elderly and sufferers of Alzheimer's and stroke in the African & Caribbean communities. Hours of operation are Tuesdays: 10am - 3pm Activities include: - Assistance with social settings - Activities such as sewing, gardening and bingo - Health checks and advice from nurse - Keep-fit exercise - Promotion on mental wellbeing - Practical support with finances and housing - Soial events and outings - Befriending and volunteering - Freshly cooked Caribbean and African meals **BARNET ASIAN OLD PEOPLES ASSOCIATION (BAOPA)** provides a welcoming day centre facility for the recreation, leisure and social welfare of the elderly in the Asian community. Hours of operation are Wednesdays and Fridays: 12pm - 3.30pm Activities include: - Presentations on health and wellbeing - Health checks e.g. Blood pressure, diabetes management and general wellbeing - Day trips and outings to places of interest - Keep-fit exercise - Advice and support - Celebrating cultural festivals and other events **BARNET SOMALI COMMUNITY GROUP (BSCG)** provides advice, information and support to refugees and asylum seekers from the Somali community. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday: 11am - 4pm Appointments to provide free advice and information about: - Housing and welfare benefits - Immigration - Education and employment advice - Translation and interpreting - Health - Helpline advice service Barnet Multicultural Community Centre Annual Report 2021-22 6 ## **CENTRE MANAGERS REPORT** Barnet Multicultural Community Centre (BMCC) re-opened fully in August 2021 after closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the Covid-19 pandemic and following government guidelines, BMCC continued to provide support and services to the local community during the lockdown with food shopping, prescription support and food bank parcel to our service users especially those who were shielding due to clinical vulnerability and/or going through chemotherapy/radiotherapy during this difficult time. BACA recommenced face-to-face activities in line with government guidance in August 2021. BAOPA recommenced face-to-face activities in line with government guidance in September 2021. BSCG continued to meet with clients one on one through appointments to provide support and advise, throughout the year. Following the government guidelines, BMCC was made Covid Safe, allowing the local community and businesses to hire BMCC to generate some income, especially after being closed for nearly 3 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Due to Covid Lockdown, the resident groups were unable to produce any rental money, potentially leaving BMCC financially vulnerable. I secured further Business Rates Covid Grant through constant efforts of £13,759 and venue hire income of £20,960 were generated as our building was Covid safe. This saved BMCC from having to rely on its reserves to survive during the pandemic. In conclusion, even in the face of a pandemic, BMCC was able to maintain its aims through volunteering, offering services and assistance to the community, and adhering to all government rules. A particular appreciation goes to the part-time caretaker. His dedication and flexibility have been integral to running the Centre. BMCC looks forward to another year filled with service provision, activities and further development. Barnet Multicultural Community Centre Annual Report 2021-22 7 ## WHAT ’S ON WEEKLY At ## **B A R N E T M U L T I C U L T U R A L C O M M U N I T Y C E N T R E** ## **Monday** - 11:00am - 2:00pm **Acupuncture** by Cherry Lodge Cancer Care (Appointments Only) 11:00am - 4:00pm **Welfare, Housing & Employment** - Barnet Somali Community Group 12:00pm - 3:00pm **Asian Women’s group** by Hendon Satsang Mandal 11:00am - 3:00pm **Health Checks** by Cherry Lodge for Barnet Somali Community Group/ Hendon Satsang Mandal (3[rd] Monday of the month) - 5:00pm - 8:30pm **Karate Centre** – Karate Classes for Children and Adults ## **Tuesday** 10:00am - 3:00pm **Elderly Care & Support** - Barnet African Caribbean Association 11:00am - 3:00pm **Health Checks** by Cherry Lodge for Barnet African Caribbean Association (2[nd] Tuesday of the month) 11:00am - 4:00pm **Welfare, Housing & Employment** - Barnet Somali Community Group 5:00pm - 10:00pm **Church of Christ (Iglesia ni Cristo) -** Hiring Client ## **Wednesday** 11:00am - 4:00pm **Welfare, Housing & Employment** - Barnet Somali Community Group 12:00pm - 3:00pm **Elderly Day Centre** - Barnet Asian Old Peoples Association (Once a month) 11:00am - 3:00pm **Health Checks** by Cherry Lodge Cancer Care for Barnet Asian Old Peoples Association (Once a month) ## **Thursday** 11:00am - 4:00pm **Welfare, Housing & Employment** - Barnet Somali Community Group ## **Friday** 11:00am - 4:00pm **Welfare, Housing & Employment** - Barnet Somali Community Group 12:00pm - 3:00pm **Elderly Day Centre** - Barnet Asian Old Peoples Association ## **Saturday** 6:00pm - 11:00pm **Church of Christ (Iglesia ni Cristo) -** Hiring Client Barnet Multicultural Community Centre Annual Report 2021-22 8 ## **REGULAR ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS** |Day group|**Hendon Satsang Mandal**- Asian Women’s group includes
activities, chair exercises, seminars and talks, singing and lunch
club|Weekly| |---|---|---| |Health|**Cherry Lodge Cancer Care**- Healthy living surgeries, includes
confidential health advice, mini health checks - monitoring blood
pressures, blood sugar levels, weight and urine test|Monthly| |Health|**Cherry Lodge Cancer Care**– Acupuncture for cancer patients|Weekly| |Fitness|**Barnet African Caribbean Association –**Chair exercise
encouraging over 55’s to stay fit and active.|Weekly| |Fitness|**Barnet Asian Old Peoples Association -**Chair exercise
encouraging over 55’s to stay fit and active.|Weekly| |Fitness|**Karate Centre**- Evening Karate classes for children and adult|Weekly| |Religion|**Church of Christ**- Christian religious organization|Weekly| |**CENTREUSAGESTATISTICS**
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Number of private hirers
35
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Number of community, voluntary and statutory organisations
10
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Number of repeat activities/resident user groups
10||| Approximately 15,000 people visited and used the Centre over the year. Barnet Multicultural Community Centre Annual Report 2021-22 9 BARNET MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTRELIMITED Independent ¢xamin¢r's rewrt For the year ending 31 March 2022 I report on the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages 13 to 14. Respeclive responsibililies of tr￿teeS aP￿exaPp1Xner The trustee5 (who are also the directors of the company for the purpos¢s of company law) atE responsible for the preparntion of accounts. The Irustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent ¢xAmination is needed. Having satisfted myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and As elAgible for independent examination, il is my responsibility to.. examin¢ the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act. to follow the procedures laid d0Th￿ in the gcn¢tzI Directions 8iv¢n by the Charity Commission under section 43(7Xb) of the 1993 Act; and to stat¢ whether particular matters h&v¢ oome to my attention. Basis of independent exuminer's report My examination was carried out in a¢cordan¢¢ w'ith the 8eneral Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of th¢ accounting rccords kept b). the Charity and a cotnparison of ihe accounts presen*d with those records. It also includes ¢onsideration of any unysual items or dis¢losures in the accounts. and sccking explanations from you as trustees oon¢erning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and ¢onsequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present & 'lrue and fair view. and the r¢w)rt is limited to those matters set out in th¢ statement below. Independen¢ aY4rniner's S¢￿en￿￿t In ¢onnection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention, whi¢h 8ives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material ￿Spect the requ1￿ments.. to keep t4ccounting re￿rdS in accordance with se¢tion 386 of the Companies Act 2006" and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of seclion 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the meth(NJs and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accountin8 and Reporting by Charities have not been met; Date: 30th March 2023 Issa Associates Chartered Certified Accountants 40a Maygrov¢ Road London NW6 2EB ISSA ASSOCIATES 44IKI°C*ROVE tri*l4bTr L i)f40IJN Tr'.vvr, ?c8 TE.L FAX -14 iu)75 44-. f.WL If￿()r>s88&S￿￿trU£S L )m 10 BARNET MULIJCULTURAL COMMUN￿ CENTRE LIMITED StsicmcDI of FU￿n(In[ A¢tiViEies For the ye4r eDded 31 MAtch 2022 2022 2021 Ge]￿[ PuTpose Total fimds Totsl fvTrds Income Irthrtefvm arlryiiRs Infr￿t￿TanCe olobJeciThts Gnfft15 Bu5ine5s Rares Covid grfiDt cO￿d I.'urJtru8h gr•Dt GTaDts & donations 4)ther 13.579 8.630 40.286 22.280 JL To￿1 Grants & donat￿￿1 22.209 63,{￿6 HallHJre Church of Christ Finchk). Musi¢ School Hendon Satsans Mandal K8rn* Classes Tae K￿on lkne HirinÈ- oth¢r Toral Hite 13,(KYJ 2,380 770 3270 225 1.920 8.925 20.960 38.(￿0 Refti 8ACA BAOPA F15CG Total keDt 1,950 2350 42(M) Bank ]Dterest Received 17 53 64826 EV￿Rth￿r* Salsties and OffKr Administmiiojis TekphoDe. ]nrernet BDd fax Bu51llf55 lak5 25,492 25,492 26.445 656 418 139 7,313 4,179 2.368 4,790 795 5,979 I.￿3 380 56 50 500 192 656 139 7.31J 4,179 2.368 4.790 795 5,979 1.9)3 380 56 50 500 122 2.452 3,235 446 2.fA>8 Light. hrat & wat¢r Build￿8 Moin*￿anCe Lluilding r¢paiFS & refurbishrnEnt CkaDin8 & ￿￿tt remov81 Firc rnainlenarKe Governfinee costs 5297 3.055 Accountancy fees Li￿￿5￿. publiNti¢ts$ & subscripti￿$ Gifts 8Dd don&tiODS