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2023-07-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1071064

Company registration number 03601339 (England and Wales)

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Rosemary James
Zafar Francis
Ben Richards
Stephen Smith
Secretary Ben Richards
Charity number 1071064
Company number 03601339
Registered office 50 Zetland Street
Poplar
London
E14 6RB
Independent examiner Richard F Hopper
4 Rhodfa Clawdd Offa
Denbigh
Denbighshire
LL16 4RJ
Bankers Lloyds Bank plc
210 Commercial Road
London
E1 2JR

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Balance sheet 5
Notes to the financial statements 6 - 14

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2023.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's constitution, the Companies Act 2006 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 2019)".

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are the advancement of education and the relief of poverty worldwide together with such charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time think fit. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are grants for the relief of poverty, sponsoring the development of educational materials and sponsoring selected beneficiaries from underprivileged backgrounds both in the UK and overseas, and there has been no change in these during the year.

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

Significant activities and achievements against objectives

The UK national lockdown, as well as similar lockdowns abroad, came to an end in July 2021, leaving our overseas beneficiaries in economic hardship and our UK projects and beneficiaries facing rising costs. The facilities we rented in Stepney remained closed even after the lockdown, with volunteers continuing to work from home in several parts of London.

Weekly educational activities via Zoom resulted in the development of a group of volunteers in Pakistan. They visited scattered refugee families and delivered small-scale relief to remote families who had been rendered unemployed by COVID and for whom the charity was able to raise some funds. Several trips were made to Pakistan to set up infrastructure in a training centre and to give individuals face-to-face instruction in life skills to support their economic self-sufficiency. Music coaching events were offered and enthusiastically received by women who otherwise had no access to performing arts training in a safe environment.

In the UK the charity was able to continue supporting individuals known to the trustees either through small educational grants, volunteer support or various ways of alleviating distress, hardship or deterioration of mental health. Musicians running the NJArts activity in London produced Punjabi music videos for those unable to read their own language.

The trustees were thrilled to see significant outcomes in those marginalised students previously supported by the charity. One achieved a First Class degree and secured professional employment, another gained entrance into a college offering training in their chosen profession, and a third was recognised internationally through an award scheme and given professional opportunities that will lead to self-sufficiency, and yet another has entered into counselling training that will open up opportunities to offer courses on parenting skills through seminars and trauma counselling sessions in Pakistan.

The work of the charity remains dependent upon the generosity of a few dedicated donors and the trustees have taken note of the need to increase and diversify the funding base in order to take advantage of the many opportunities to continue the charity's work both in the UK and overseas.

Financial review

The income and expenditure for the year and the financial position at the end of the year are set out in the attached accounts. The trustees consider the financial position to be satisfactory.

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. The trustees hope to be able to restore the charity's reserves in the future.

Major risks

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee incorporated on 21 July 1998.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Rosemary James Zafar Francis Ben Richards Stephen Smith

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

New trustees are appointed as necessary by the agreement of the existing trustees

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

Organisational structure

The trustees oversee the work of the charity and meet frequently to review progress.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

..............................

Rosemary James

Trustee

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

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Citicare International Ltd (the charity) for the year ended 31 July 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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

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 financial statements to be reached.

Richard F Hopper

4 Rhodfa Clawdd Offa Denbigh Denbighshire LL16 4RJ

Dated: .........................

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
93,371
8,484
Charitable activities
4
100
-
Investments
5
14
-
Total income
93,485
8,484
Charitable activities
6
92,433
28,404
Net income/(expenditure) and
movement in funds
1,052
(19,920)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 August
2022
109,885
95,868
Fund balances at 31 July
2023
110,937
75,948
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
101,855
15,908
104,187
100
-
-
14
2
-
101,969
15,910
104,187
120,837
30,011
106,491
(18,868)
(14,101)
(2,304)
205,753
123,986
98,172
186,885
109,885
95,868
Total
2022
£
120,095
-
2
120,097
136,502
(16,405)
222,158
205,753

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 JULY 2023

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
Current assets
Stocks
13
Debtors
14
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
16
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
17
Unrestricted funds
2023
£
30
4,975
1,958
6,963
6,504
£
186,426
459
186,885
75,948
110,937
186,885
2022
£
30
7,740
10,345
18,115
462
£
188,100
17,653
205,753
95,868
109,885
205,753

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 July 2023.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have 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 .........................

.............................. Rosemary James

Trustee

Company registration number 03601339 (England and Wales)

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Citicare International Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 50 Zetland Street, Poplar, London, E14 6RB.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's constitution, the Companies Act 2006 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 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is charged in the accounts in the period when a liability to make payment is incurred.

Support costs are apportioned to activities in proportion to the respective levels of direct costs.

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

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

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings Not depreciated Plant and equipment 25% p.a. on cost Computers 25% p.a. on cost Motor vehicles 20% p.a. on cpst

Freehold land and buildings are not depreciated as they are maintained to a good standard through a programme of repairs and maintenance and their current value is at least as great as the original cost..

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

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

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

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

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
£
£
Donations and gifts
6,371
8,484
Grant income
87,000
-
93,371
8,484
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
14,855
1,972
2,623
87,000
13,936
101,564
101,855
15,908
104,187
Total
2022
£
4,595
115,500
120,095

4 Charitable activities

Sales within 2022
charitable
activities
2023
£ £
Other income 100 -

5 Income from investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Interest receivable 14 2

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

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

6 Expenditure on charitable activities

UK activities
Overseas
activities
2023
2023
£
£
Direct costs
Direct project costs
58,742
3,403
Travel costs
10,988
-
69,730
3,403
Grant funding of activities
(see note 7)
11,586
24,229
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Support
11,385
-
Governance
504
-
93,205
27,632
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
89,030
3,403
Restricted funds
4,175
24,229
93,205
27,632
Total
UK activities
Overseas
activities
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
62,145
84,453
-
10,988
364
-
73,133
84,817
-
35,815
27,461
12,419
11,385
11,343
-
504
462
-
120,837
124,083
12,419
92,433
30,011
-
28,404
94,072
12,419
120,837
124,083
12,419
Total
2022
£
84,453
364
84,817
39,880
11,343
462
136,502
30,011
106,491
136,502

7 Grants payable

UK activities Overseas Total UK activities Overseas Total
activities activities
2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Grants to institutions:
Other - 24,229 24,229 - 12,419 12,419
Grants to individuals 11,586 - 11,586 27,461 - 27,461

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

8 Support costs allocated to activities

Depreciation
Premises and insurance costs
Administrative expenses
Governance costs
Analysed between:
UK activities
2023
£
1,674
7,210
2,501
504
11,889
11,889
2022
£
1,910
6,335
3,098
462
11,805
11,805

9 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

10 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2023 2022
Number Number
Total - -

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.

11 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

12
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land
and buildings
Plant and
equipment
Computers
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 August 2022
185,649
12,127
5,638
At 31 July 2023
185,649
12,127
5,638
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 August 2022
-
11,245
5,267
Depreciation charged in the year
-
293
184
At 31 July 2023
-
11,538
5,451
Carrying amount
At 31 July 2023
185,649
589
187
At 31 July 2022
185,649
882
371
13
Stocks
Finished goods and goods for resale
14
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
15
Loans and overdrafts
Other loans
Payable within one year
Motor
vehicles
£
7,169
7,169
5,971
1,197
7,168
1
1,198
2023
£
30
2023
£
3,020
1,955
4,975
2023
£
6,000
6,000
Total
£
210,583
210,583
22,483
1,674
24,157
186,426
188,100
2022
£
30
2022
£
6,070
1,670
7,740
2022
£
-
-

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

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

16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Borrowings
Accruals and deferred income
2023
£
6,000
504
6,504
2022
£
-
462
462

17 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at
1 August 2021 resources expended 1 August 2022 resources expended 31 July 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £ £
Purchase of
freehold
property 73,829 - - 73,829 - - 73,829
Student
sponsorship 3,053 49,920 (52,710) 263 2,600 (2,600) 263
Book
publishing 19,741 1,656 (621) 20,776 - (18,920) 1,856
Educational
projects 1,549 - (1,549) - 391 (391) -
Overseas
activities - 12,419 (12,419) - 5,493 (5,493) -
Other relief
activites - 40,192 (39,192) 1,000 - (1,000) -
98,172 104,187 (106,491) 95,868 8,484 (28,404) 75,948

18 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 August Incoming Resources At 31 July
2022 resources expended 2023
£ £ £ £
General funds 109,885 93,485 (92,433) 110,937

CITICARE INTERNATIONAL LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

18 Unrestricted funds (Continued)
Previous year: At 1 August Incoming Resources At 31 July
2021 resources expended 2022
£ £ £ £
General funds 123,986 15,910 (30,011) 109,885
19 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2023 2023 2023
£ £ £
Fund balances at 31 July 2023 are represented by:
Tangible assets 112,411 74,015 186,426
Current assets/(liabilities) (1,474) 1,933 459
110,937 75,948 186,885
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2022 2022 2022
£ £ £
Fund balances at 31 July 2022 are represented by:
Tangible assets 113,901 74,199 188,100
Current assets/(liabilities) (4,016) 21,669 17,653
109,885 95,868 205,753

20 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022 - none).