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2021-03-31-accounts

Charity number: 1069592 Company number: 03522986

CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION (TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE)

(LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION (TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE)

CONTENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Page Legal and administrative information Trustees’ report 2-5 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial statements 9-13

CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION (TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE)

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

STATUS

The company is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

TRUSTEES Mr A Gunesingam
Mr T Balendra till 06/06/2020
Mr A Tharmalingam
Mrs S Nitharshanan
Mrs Christine Jesuthasan
Mrs S Ponnadurai
Mrs Uma Paskara-Moorthy
Ms Valerie Wells
Mr Shaw Dhunraj
Dr. Selladurai Shanmugadasan till 21/11/2020
None of our trustees is a corporate body but are individuals in their own right.
COMPANY NUMBER 03522986
CHARITY NUMBER 1069592
REGISTERED OFFICE 65/66 North Square
Edmonton
London
N9 0HY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS Razzakul Haider Khan, MSc, FCCA
Chartered Certified Accountant
Brit Tax Accountants
132 High Street, Enfield
EN3 4ET
CHARITY ADDRESS 65/66 North Square
Edmonton
London
N9 0HY
BANKERS Barclays Bank plc
4/6 South Mall
Lower Edmonton
London
N9 0NJ
SOLICITORS Waran & Co Solicitors
538 High Road
London
N17 6SB

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CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION

(TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE)

TRUSTEES' REPORT

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The Directors, who are trustees of the charity for the purposes of the Charities Act 2011, are pleased to present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021.

The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and 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 2015).

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Governing document

Centre for Social Inclusion (Tamil Relief Centre) is a registered charity (No: 1069592) and a Company Limited by Guarantee and registered in England and Wales (No. 03522986). It is governed by Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 1 October 1997 and incorporated on 6 March 1998 under ‘The Registrar of Companies for England and Wales’. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount of not exceeding £10 per member.

Appointment of trustees

Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association at the first annual general meeting all the trustees who are elected by members present at the AGM shall retire from office and at every subsequent annual general meeting one-third of the trustees who are subject to retirement by rotation or, if their number is not three or a multiple of three, the number nearest to one-third shall retire from office. Those who resign or retire are eligible for re-appointment if properly nominated in terms of the Articles of Association.

Presently most of the members of the Board of Directors/Trustees are Tamils mainly of Sri Lankan origin. Two of the Directors/Trustees are from communities other than Tamil. The Trustees are making further efforts to persuade more members of other ethnic communities to join the Board.

Organisation

The Board of Directors/Trustees mostly meets every month. The Chairman is also the Managing Director who is appointed by the trustees to manage the day to day operations of the charity. He is delegated with authority, within terms of delegation approved by the trustees, for operational matters including finance, employment and other project management activities.

Trustees' induction and training

New trustees undergo an induction to brief them on their legal obligations under Charity and Company Laws, the content of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the decision making processes, the business plan and the recent financial performance of the charity. Arrangements are made for them to meet key employees and other trustees. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events to be aware of the Charity Commission's guidelines and procedures to update their skills and to provide effective services to the board.

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CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION

(TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Objectives and activities

The main objects of CSI (TRC) are:

The key projects and main areas of activity and the public benefits are:

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Principal funding sources

As shown in the financial report and statements, the bulk of CSI (TRC)'s 2020/21 incoming resources were secured by way of income generations and grants, fees and parental contributions to run the Elders’ projects, Information and advice and weekend support classes for school children.

Risk management

CSI (TRC) has developed a risk management strategy which involves:

The Board regularly ensures that the centre has emergency and contingency plans to minimise the impact of underperformance. A key element in the management of financial risk is setting up a reserve policy and its regular review by the trustees. Measures have already been in place to keep expenditure both restricted and unrestricted within our income. These include preparing a realistic budget approved at the beginning of the year and regular monthly reviews of the income and expenditure accounts of all projects.

Statement of public benefit

In line with the requirement of the Charities Commission under the Charities Act 2011 for Charities to demonstrate that their aims are for the public benefit the Trustees of the Centre for Social Inclusion (Tamil Relief Centre) are confident that our aims and objectives as elaborated in the objectives and activities section of this report are undertaken for the benefit of the public.

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CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION

(TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Reserves Policy and Going Concern

The Board of Trustees has examined CSI (TRC)'s requirements for the reserves in the light of the main risks which have to be identified and has established a policy whereby at least £10,000 of unrestricted funds has to be committed.

The reserves are needed to meet and overcome some of the risks associated with finance and keep the organisation running smoothly for at least three months until resources are available. The Board of Trustees is confident that at this level they would be able to continue most of the current activities of the centre at least for five months in the event of a drop in funding. In a worst scenario, the reserves may need to meet expenses related to staff redundancies and other legal and contractual commitments and statutory requirements.

At the time the Trustees write this report, the Enfield Council has claimed rent arrears which the Trustees dispute. To determine the amount, if any, the Trustees have now decided to await a Statutory Demand from the Council to settle this legal issue by jurisdiction and does not consider it as a risk to the viability of the organisation.

At the year end the charity met this £10,000 requirement.

We have no funds held as a Custodian trustee.

Achievements and performance

The Covid-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the economy and individuals during and beyond the reporting year, and the CSI (TRC) faced a crisis, like other Charities, that we experienced never before.

The pandemic created challenges in the way we raised funds and reached our clients in the wake of restrictions and lockdowns imposed by the government to curb the spread of the virus. The offices were closed and we had to cease operations in the way we traditionally delivered. To overcome this issue, we turned to technology. We maintained contact with the most vulnerable through telephone, emails and on line to deliver our services. Emergency funding and Business support from the government helped to meet our fixed costs and staff salary.

To help maintain the living standards of households, the Advice project delivered on line support to 533 people social welfare related matters. To tackle mental health impact of COVID crisis, we delivered online Yoga Sessions for up to 200 people a week. We also delivered on line ESOL and A Level Mathematics classes. Despite the enormous challenges posed by the pandemic services delivered by the charity during the year have enabled people of all ages and gender from various backgrounds to enable them to realise their needs, improve their standard and quality of their lives in the most difficult circumstances.

Financial review

Income for the period was £65,760 (2020 - £77,620) and after expenditure a surplus resulted of £13,162 (2020 - £1,162 surplus).

Related parties and co-operation with other organisations

None of our trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity. Any connection between a trustee or senior manager of the charity with its members must be disclosed to the full board of trustees in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related party.

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CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION (TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Responsibilities of the directors/trustees

The charity trustees (who are also the directors of Centre for Social Inclusion (Tamil Relief Centre) for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing a trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the group and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable group for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and the group and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Future Plan

It is our intention to continue to maintain and develop needs-led projects for the Welfare Division and the Training Centre and seek funding from various agencies. The present activities with their project orientated departments will continue into the future.

The organisation will continue to fundraise to support its increasing demand for its educational, Advice & information activities, Elders' services and seek collaborative work with other organisations.

We would like to thank all our Board Members, Staff, volunteers and our service users who have given their energy and commitment to achieve CSI (TRC)'s objectives. We would also like to thank all our funders and partners for their support.

This report was approved by the trustees on 16 October 2021 and signed on its behalf by

Christine Jesuthasan Chairperson

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CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION (TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Centre for Social Inclusion (Tamil Relief Centre)

I report on the accounts of Centre for Social Inclusion (Tamil Relief Centre), charity number 1069592, for the year ended 31[st] March 2021, which are set out on pages 7 to 13.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 other than that disclosed by the trustees in their report to ‘Reserves Policy and Going Concern’ to indicate that:

Razzakul Haider Khan, MSc, FCCA Chartered Certified Accountant Brit Tax Accountants 132 High Street, Enfield, EN3 4ET

Date: 11/11/2021

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CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION (TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021


Unrestricted
Restricted
Notes
Funds
Funds
Incoming Resources
£
£
Incoming resources from generating funds:
Donations and legacies
100
-
Incoming resources from charitable activities
Grants to provide charitable activities
(9)
24,619
33,569
Activities to generate funds:
Fees and voluntary contributions
940
-
Educational partnership services
6,527
-
Others
5
-
Total Incoming Resources
32,191
33,569
Resources Expended
Expenditure on raising funds
-
-
Expenditure on charitable activities
(12)
22,363
30,235
Total Resources Expended
22,363
30,235
Net Incomings/(Outgoings) and
Net movement in Funds for the year
9,828
3,334
Total Funds Brought Forward
3,904
5,498
Total Funds at 31st March 2021
13,732
8,832
Total
Funds
2021
£
100
58,188
940
6,527
5
65,760
-
52,598
52,598
13,162
9,402
22,564
Total
Funds
2020
£
1,285
9,993
53,191
11,750
1,401
77,620
-
76,458
76,458
1,162
8,240
9,402

There were no recognised gains or losses for the above period other than those shown in the statement of financial activities for the above financial year. All incoming resources and resources expended are derived from continuing activities.

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The notes on pages 09-13 form an integral part of these financial statements

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CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION (TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE)

BALANCE SHEET (Company Number: 03522986) AS AT 31 MARCH 2021

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Notes
Fixed Assets
Current Assets:
Debtors
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Prepayments
(7)
Current Liabilities
Creditors:
Falling due within one year:
Creditors and accruals
(8)
Net Current Assets
Total Net Assets
As Represented By:
Restricted Fund
(11)
Unrestricted Fund
Total Funds
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2021
2020
£
£
-
-
-
1,422
23,124
8,752
360
2,469
(920)
(3,241)
22,564
9,402
22,564
9,402
8,832
5,498
13,732
3,904
22,564
9,402

The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 (the Act) relating to the audit of the financial statements for the year by virtue of section 477, and that no member or members have requested an audit pursuant to section 476 of the Act.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 16 October 2021 and signed on its behalf by:

Christine Jesuthasan Chairperson/Trustee

Arunasalam Tharmalingam Treasurer/Trustee

The notes on pages 09-13 form an integral part of these financial statements

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CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION (TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021


1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Accounting convention

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

a) Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Centre for Social Inclusion (Tamil Relief Centre) 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 note(s).

b) Reconciliation with previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practice

In preparing the accounts, the trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting policies required by FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102 the restatement of comparative items was required. At the date of transition in applying the requirement to recognise liabilities arising, no restatements were required. In accordance with the requirements of FRS 102 a reconciliation of opening balances is provided.

The Charity trustees are of the view that measures taken subsequent to the year-end to reduce operating costs and successful in applying for continuation funding have secured the immediate future of the Charity and that on this basis the charity is a going concern.

1.2 Fund structure

Fund accounting unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donors have specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity’s work. The charity did not have any designated funds in this financial year.

1.3 Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.

i) All grants receivable are credited to the income and expenditure account to which they relate provided receipt is certain, measurable & the charity has entitlement.

ii) Donations are credited to the income and expenditure account in the year of receipt of the donation.

iii) Parents fees are credited to the income and expenditure account in the year of receipt.

iv) Investment income relates to money held in the Barclays Community and Saver bank account.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021


1.4 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes VAT as the Charity is exempt from registration for VAT and therefore is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.

The organisation has no fixed assets in this financial year.

1.6 Cash Flow Statement

The trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No 1 (revised) from including a cash flow statement in the financial statements on the grounds that the charity is small.

2. Taxation

Centre for Social Inclusion (Tamil Relief Centre) is a registered charity and is not liable for corporation tax on its income under section 505 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 to the extent that it is applied to its charitable activities.

3. Support Cost

Allocation of support costs: Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back office costs, finance, personnel, and governance costs which support the charity activities. These costs have been allocated between the cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities. The bases on which support costs have been allocated are set out in note 13.

4. Pension Costs

The cost of providing retirement pensions and related benefits is included in staff costs and is charged to the income and expenditure account over the periods benefiting from the employees’ services. The organisation has set up a NEST pension scheme to meet its auto enrolment compliance requirement.

5. Status

Centre for Social Inclusion (Tamil Relief Centre) is a registered charity and registered company limited by guarantee and does not issue shares.

6. Staff Costs and numbers

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pensions
2021
£
29,373
2,129
915
32,417
2020
£
32,531
2,340
1,068

35,939

The total numbers of the employee were three (Part-time) in this year. None of the employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 in the year or the previous year. Trustees are not remunerated.

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CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION (TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021


7.
Debtors and Prepayments
Grants and other income receivable
Prepayments
8.
Creditors and Accruals
Professional fees
Other taxes and social security costs
Sessional worker
Other creditors
9.
Grants to provide charitable activities
National lottery community fund
HMRC JRS Grant
LBE Business support grant
EVA – TPI Grant
Community fund – Emergency COVID fund
The Barrow Cadbury Grant
10.
Resources expended by activities
Central functions and EETC
Educational support
Information and advice
Positive connections / Elderly project
2021
£
-
360
360
2021
£
600
177
143
-
920
2021
£
-
25,288
5,000
7,000
2,000
18,900
58,188
2021
£
1,252
23,516
19,106
8,724

52,598
2020
£
1,422
2,469
3,891
2020
£
725
195
1,658
663
3,241
2020
£
9,993
-
-
-
-
-
9,993
2020
£
15,620
22,279
21,838
16,721

76,458

11. Analysis of Restricted funds

EVA – TPI Grant
National lottery
Community fund
Balance at
1st April 2020
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Balance
31st March
£
£
£
-
7,000
574
Balance at
1st April 2020
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Balance
31st March
£
£
£
-
7,000
574
Balance at
1st April 2020
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Balance
31st March
£
£
£
-
7,000
574
Balance at
1st April 2020
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Balance
31st March
£
£
£
-
7,000
574
at
2021
£
6,426
5,498 - 3,092 2,406
5,498 7,000 3,666 8,832

The purposes of the funds were to provide Health and Well-being, Educational, Information and Advice.

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CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION (TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021


12. Charitable Activities

Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2021
£
£
£
Salary costs
4,318
28,099
32,417
Sessional workers and teachers
4,421
1,571
5,992
Travel and transport
-
-
-
Volunteers
-
-
-
Refreshments – Elders’ drop in sessions
-
-
-
Rent and service charges
9,510
-
9,510
AQS Audit
-
-
-
Utilities
253
-
253
Insurance
669
131
800
Repairs and maintenance
-
-
-
Office running costs
1,271
200
1,471
Subscription and registration
159
34
193
Printing and photocopying
1,362
-
1,362
Professional fees
400
200
600
Room hire
-
-
-
Board expenses
-
-
-
Total Resources Expended
22,363
30,235
52,598

13.
Support and Governance Cost
General Support
Governance
£
£
Rent and service charges
9,510
-
Utilities
253
-
Insurance
-
800
Office running costs
1,471
-
Printing and photocopying
1,362
-
Professional fees
-
600
Total Support and Governance Cost
12,596
1,400
Total
Funds
2020
£
35,939
11,146
1,186
1,043
5,192
10,886
1,035
2,737
899
504
1,112
305
1,773
725
1,802
174
76,458
Total
£
9,510
253
800
1,471
1,362
600
13,996

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CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION (TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021


14. Movements in funds

Total funds
brought forward
Total
incoming
resources
Total
resources
expended
Transfers
between
funds
Transfers
between
funds
Total funds
carried
forward
£ £ £ £ £
Restricted funds 5,498 33,569 30,235 - 8,832
Total restricted 5,498 33,569 30,235 - 8,832
funds
Designated Funds - - - - -
Unrestricted funds
General funds 3,904 32,191 22,363 - 13,732
Total unrestricted 3,904 32,191 22,363 - 13,732
funds
Total funds 9,402 65,760 52,598 - 22,564
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £ £
Fixed assets - - - -
Current assets 23,484 - - 23,484
Current liabilities (920) - - (920)
Net Assets at 31 March 2021 22,564 - - 22,564

15. Analysis of net assets between funds

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