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2021-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1067108

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

FOR

AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Clarke Nicklin LLP Chartered Accountants Clarke Nicklin House Brooks Drive Cheadle Royal Business Park Cheadle Cheshire SK8 3TD

AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6 to 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 15
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 16 to 17

AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and activities

ACMHS is a community based organisation providing free confidential and culturally appropriate services to African and African Caribbean people suffering from mental ill health.

The organisation provides services across economic and socially disadvantaged areas of Manchester. ACMHS also provides support for carers and families of service users and takes a holistic approach to mental ill health, perceiving it to be linked not only to psychological genetics, but also external factors such as exclusion and isolation.

The primary objectives of ACMHS are to promote the preservation of mental health and to assist in rehabilitating members of the African and African Caribbean communities living in Manchester who are experiencing some form of mental disorder or conditions of emotional or mental distress requiring advice or treatment.

To further its charitable purposes for the public benefit the incoming resources of the Charity were used to provide services during the financial year as follows:

In deciding what activities to undertake the trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

Policies and Organisation

ACMHS has a Board of Trustees consisting of related organisations or interested individuals, service users, carers and volunteer representatives. The Board has specific sub-groups, which are mandated to plan and review certain areas of work (i.e. Marketing, Governance and Strategic planning, Managing Resources and Personnel Sub Group).

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

As an organisation we have continued to ensure that our front line services have been available providing a free, confidential and culturally appropriate mental health service predominantly to African and African Caribbean people, as well as other minority groups including white Europeans, suffering from mental ill health, also for their carers and families, residing across the economic and socially disadvantaged areas of Manchester and surrounding areas.

Since the national lockdown, due to Covid-19, on 23 March 2020, the organisation has continued to provide services/ interventions via telephone, zoom and emails.

Throughout the year we have made ongoing efforts to secure additional funding to enable us to continue providing a service in order to address the issues which affect our Black and Minority Ethnic clients experiencing mental ill health. The additional funds enabled us to purchase tablets to loan to those service users without technology in order for them to communicate with family, friends and services.

Our committed staff team, alongside volunteers and Trustees continue to work hard to deliver an effective service despite funding constraints.

A detailed review of the achievements can be found in the Annual Report April 2020 to March 2021.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Investment policy

The charity places any surplus funds on deposit in an interest bearing bank account.

Government grants

Grant income receivable under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ("CJRS") is recognised in the Income Statement on a straight line basis over the furlough period for each relevant employee.

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial Review and Reserves

The Board of Trustees are responsible for the financial management policies. Annual budgets are prepared and approved at the commencement of each year and actual incoming and outgoing resources are monitored at regular intervals.

Most of the charity's income continues to be grants and contract payments for the provision of various welfare services. Funding in the year was received from Manchester CCG, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Manchester City Council and the Big Lottery Fund. Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust, Manchester Well Being Fund, Forever Manchester and Indigo Trust.

Income has increased to £414,677 (2020 - £306,681), £76,730 of which is Covid 19 grant income, and Expenditure has increased to £387,851 (2020 - £363,356). Net incoming resources for the year are £26,998 (Net expended resources 2020 - £41,829).

Unrestricted funds are £68,827 (2020 - £41,829) and the trustees consider this level needs to be maintained to enable the effective financial management of its activities at their present level.

Restricted funds received during the 2021 year include:

Restricted funds received during the 2021 year include:
Big Lottery £28,670
Gt M/cr High Sheriff's Police Fund £5,000
M/cr Well Being Fund £500
Forever Manchester £4,451
Unrestricted Funds received during the 2021 year include:
Indigo Trust £25,000

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

The key aims and objectives for the organisation remain to maximise fundraising activities in order to sustain the organisation and to market products to generate income e.g. provision of training and hiring of the music studio.

In addition, we must ensure that we continue to provide cost effective quality services to our client group. We will endeavour to market our services to all relevant sources.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

Risks

The trustees have identified the major risks that the charity may be exposed to in the next financial year and have established strategies to manage those risks. They are currently undertaking the recruitment of a consultant to develop a funding strategy.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1067108

Principal address

Windrush Millennium Centre 70 Alexandra Road Manchester M16 7WD

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Trustees

The Trustees who served during the year were as follows:

Christopher Augustine Binns - Chair
Dr Addy Lazz-Onyenobi JP - Vice Chair
Chief George Osundiya JP - Secretary
Trevor Benjamin - Treasurer
Patrick Harris - User rep
Izetta Enisouh - Carers rep
Joseph Magaby Resigned Aug 2020 Volunteer rep
Jaqueline Thorn - User rep
Victoria Ashadu Resigned Aug 2020
Gina Evans -
Dr JS Bamrah -
Barbara Chavanduka -
Angela Cooke -

The day to day management of the charity is delegated by the charity trustees to the Director, Jeanette Stanley JP.

Independent Examiner

Graham Travis FCA ICAEW Clarke Nicklin LLP Chartered Accountants Clarke Nicklin House Brooks Drive Cheadle Royal Business Park Cheadle Cheshire SK8 3TD

Recruitment, Training and Induction of Trustees

The board of Trustees consists of not less than five but not more than twelve members. Annually one third of the Trustees, being the longest serving based on their appointment, shall retire from office at the AGM next following completion of a three year tenure of office. Upon such retirement, each member may stand for re-election at the same or subsequent AGM for a further period provided their continuous tenure of office does not exceed seven years.

New Trustees are inducted by the Director on a one to one basis and given a job description of duties. Like all staff within the organisation they access relevant training, attend seminars and conferences as necessary.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

................................................................. Dr A Lazz-Onyenobi - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of African and Caribbean Mental Health Services

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of African and Caribbean Mental Health Services (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of ICAEW which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

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

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Graham Travis FCA ICAEW Clarke Nicklin LLP Chartered Accountants Clarke Nicklin House Brooks Drive Cheadle Royal Business Park Cheadle Cheshire SK8 3TD

Date: .............................................

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Unrestricted
Funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
615
Charitable activities
2
Primary Care Mental Health Team
-
Carers
-
Life Skills and Drop in Groups
4,452
Other Services
20
Infrastructure Support
72,058
Positive Vibrations
-
Mental Health Practitioner
25,000
Carers Link Worker
5,000
Other income – Covid grants
48,060
Total
155,205
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
3
Primary Care Mental Health Team
-
Carers
-
Volunteer Programme
23
Life Skills and Drop in Groups
136
Other Services
315
Infrastructure Support
89,343
Independent Examiner's Remuneration
945
Bank Charges
118
Positive Vibrations
-
Advocacy
7,051
Mental Health Practitioner
26,040
Covid-19
1,332
Carers Link Worker
6,220
Other
4,482
Total
136,005
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
19,200
Transfers between funds
12
7,798
Net movement in funds
26,998
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
41,829
Restricted
Funds
£
-
222,794
8,008
-
-
-
-
-
-
28,670
259,472
187,627
6,276
-
-
-
-
-
-
58,021
-
-
-
-
1,822
253,746
5,726
(7,798)
(2,072)
4,693
2021
Total
funds
£
615
222,794
8,008
4,452
20
72,058
-
25,000
5,000
76,730
414,677
187,627
6,276
23
136
315
89,343
945
118
58,021
7,051
26,040
1,332
6,220
6,304
389,751
24,926
-
24,926
46,522
2020
Total
funds
£
14,336
181,555
7,508
-
-
70,782
7,500
25,000
-
-
306,681
149,295
7,722
-
3,139
15,790
101,145
930
109
57,136
-
28,091
-
-
-
363,357
(56,676)
-
(56,676)
103,198

The notes form part of these financial statements

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Unrestricted
Funds
Notes
£
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
68,827
Restricted
Funds
£
2,621
2021
Total
funds
£
71,448
2020
Total
funds
£
46,522

The notes form part of these financial statements

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2021

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets
7
Tangible assets
8
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
10
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
12
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2021
£
-
8,680
8,680
41,503
25,045
66,548
(3,780)
62,768
71,448
71,448
68,827
2,621
71,448
2020
£
2,462
4,693
7,155
29,804
15,038
44,842
(5,475)
39,367
46,522
46,522
41,829
4,693
46,522

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

............................................. A Lazz-Onyenobi - Trustee ............................................. C Binns - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Contracts and grants are reflected in the accounts when receivable.

Resources expended

Expenditure has been charged to the income and expenditure account on the accruals basis. The irrecoverable element of VAT is included with the item of expense to which it relates.

Charitable expenditure comprises these costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Intangible fixed assets

Computer software and database are being written off in equal instalments over their estimated economic lives of 4 years.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Computer equipment - Straight line over 4 years

Taxation

The organisation is exempt from income tax by reason of its charitable status. Income tax suffered on investment income is reclaimed in full.

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to income on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Activity
Grants
Primary Care Mental Health Team
Grants
Carers
Grants
Life Skills and Drop in Groups
Grants
Other Services
Grants
Infrastructure Support
Grants
Positive Vibrations
Grants
Mental Health Practitioner
Grants
Carers Link Worker
2021
£
222,794
8,008
4,452
20
72,058
-
25,000
5,000
337,332
2020
£
181,555
7,508
-
-
70,782
7,500
25,000
-
292,345

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Primary Care Mental Health
Team
Carers
Life skills and Drop in Group
Other Services
Infrastructure Support
Independent Examiner's
Remuneration
Bank charges
Direct
Costs
(Note 4)
£
223,712
7,729
136
21,844
76,297
-
-
329,718
Grant
funding of
activities
£
223
-
-
-
1,897
-
-
2,120
Support
Costs
£
30,256
2,051
4,983
4,196
15,364
945
118
57,913
2021
£
254,191
9,780
5,119
26,040
93,558
945
118
389,751
2020
£
177,384
7,674
60,276
15,839
101,145
930
109
363,357

4. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Staff costs
Carers respite, hotels & trips
Drop-in expenses & catering
Volunteers
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Printing, postage & stationery
Advertising
Sundries
2021
£
310,452
237
179
10
4,352
2,425
2,051
5,428
1,718
2,866
329,718
2020
£
257,023
1,407
4,454
1,132
3,165
2,249
5,125
8,029
3,040
16,144
301,768

5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

6. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Services
Management and administration
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
7.
INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2021
AMORTISATION
At 1 April 2020
Charge for year
At 31 March 2021
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2021
At 31 March 2020
8.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 April 2020
Additions
At 31 March 2021
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2020
Charge for year
At 31 March 2021
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2021
At 31 March 2020
2021
2020
12
11
3
3
15
14
Computer
software
£
19,299
16,837
2,462
19,299
-
2,462
Computer
equipment
£
72,963
8,444
81,407
68,270
4,457
72,727
8,680
4,693

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

9.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Prepayments and accrued income
10.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other creditors
11.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
Fixed assets
6,059
2,621
Current assets
66,548
-
Current liabilities
(3,780)
-
68,827
2,621
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
At 1.4.20
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
41,829
19,200
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
4,693
5,726
TOTAL FUNDS
46,522
24,926
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
155,205
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
259,472
TOTAL FUNDS
414,677
2021
2020
£
£
41,503
29,804
2021
2020
£
£
3,780
5,475
2021
2020
Total
Total
funds
funds
£
£
8,680
7,155
66,548
44,842
(3,780)
(5,475)
71,448
46,522
Transfers
between
At
funds
31.3.21
£
£
7,798
68,827
(7,798)
2,621
-
71,448
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(136,005)
19,200
(253,746)
5,726
(389,751)
24,926

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.19
£
48,849
54,349
103,198
Net
movement
in funds
£
(7,020)
(49,656)
(56,676)
At
31.3.20
£
41,829
4,693
46,522

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
291,673
15,008
306,681
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(298,693)
(7,020)
(64,664)
(49,656)
(363,357)
(56,676)

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net
Transfers
movement
between
At 1.4.19
in funds
funds
£
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
48,849
12,180
7,798
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
54,349
(43,930)
(7,798)
TOTAL FUNDS
103,198
(31,750)
-
At
31.3.21
£
68,827
2,621
71,448

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
446,878
274,480
721,358
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(434,698)
12,180
(318,410)
(43,930)
(753,108)
(31,750)

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2021.

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Charitable activities
Grants
Other income
Covid grants
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages, social security & pension
Travel expenses
Carers respite, hotels & trips
Drop-in expenses & catering
Volunteers
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Printing, postage & stationery
Advertising
Sundries
Consultancy & sessional workers
Support costs
Management
Office rent
Training & conferences
Finance
Bank charges
Information technology
IT Support
Subscriptions & software
Minor equipment & repairs
Computer software
Carried forward
2021
£
615
337,332
76,730
414,677
309,924
528
237
179
10
4,352
2,425
2,051
5,428
1,718
2,866
2,120
331,838
39,749
684
40,433
118
4,336
73
589
2,462
7,460
2020
£
14,336
292,345
-
306,681
255,031
1,992
1,407
4,454
1,132
3,165
2,249
5,125
8,029
3,040
16,144
5,167
306,935
39,269
1,012
40,281
109
3,600
115
1,160
3,000
7,875

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Information technology
Brought forward
Computer equipment
Governance costs
Independent examination
Accountancy & payroll
Total resources expended
Net income/(expenditure)
2021
£
7,460
4,458
11,918
945
4,499
5,444
389,751
24,926
2020
£
7,875
3,702
11,577
930
3,525
4,455
363,357
(56,676)

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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