0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY UNIQUE COMMUNITYCHARITY ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024 www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY coKrEMrs I.A NOTE ON 2023-24 2.CHARITY INFO Objects vision & Mission Values & Outcomes Approach Program Areas Fiver pillars of Unique Community 3. THEME Annual Theme Explained 22-23 / 23-24Themes 4. UNIQUEYoufHTHEATRE 5.COMMUNITY The Stork Project OLrtreach 6.SCHOOLS DYCE Drama Club & Chalkhill Arts Project 7. PARTNERS, POLICIES, VOLUNTEERS & PLACEMEwrs 8.TOTALSESSIONS DEUVERED & PEOPLE REACHED 9.2024-25 GOALS www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY A NOTE ON 2023-24 This annual report marks a signtficant shift for Unique Community Charity in itsjourneyto becoming a stable organisation that has proven its worth wfthin the Iccal community. 2023-24 was a period of growth and careful organisational development. Long-term funding was secured for salaried roles and key projects, allowingforclearer plannin& more time for co- design, and the birth of new and innovative ideas. It is worth noting that this timeframe has not been without its challenges, developing a system for a big£er organisation has taken a trial and error methodologyto build. The Unique Communty Charity management team is extremely proud that this small organisation has managed to navigate thistime without losing the passion it had in 2018 when it was all starting while sustaining the high quality of work it has come to be known for in Harrow and Brent its key areas of delivery. This report is a testamentto the hard woth and dedication of this small but mighty team! - Erina Davidenko, ChalersOn - We are an ambitious little charitywith empathy in our hearts, resilience in our bones and teary hope in our eyes. We have surpassed every goal we set out to achieve when we started this version of our charity in 2018. - Nrtalrya Kharina, AStiC Thrertor- www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY CHARITY INFO OBJECTS l.To advance arts, culture, and herttage in Greater London Boroughs by providing opportunities for people who might otherwise be excluded due to the lack of financial and material resources, poor health and underachievement. 2.To advance the education of disadvantaged young people, by providing trainin& leisure, and other activities in Greater London Boroughs in such ways as the charty truStS think fit. 3.To relieve poverty amongst people from refug& and migrant communities in Greater London Boroughs who are affected by financial hardship, social exclusion, PCAJr health, and low achievement in education by provision of training advice & information, and by engaging them in learning art, music and creative activities. 4.To promote equality and good relations betWn the diverse communities of the Greater London Boroughs by initiating projects and activities aimed at promotion of cross-cultural communication, understanding and friendship amongst different communities. 5.To promote sccial inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the ndS of those people who are sociallyexcluded and assisting them to integrate into society, by the provision of training, perfOrnan, music, and other projects and artivtties. 6.To relieve the aged, particularlythose from the Russian Communty. 7.To protect and preseNe public heah by the provision of advi. VISION Everyone deserves a safe space in which they can explore, create and thrive. MISSION INSPIRE- We inspire positive change in our communiws mental health and well-being. We turn their struggles into Confiden through the arts. Our community is built on sharin& learning and growingfrom each other's lived experience. CONNEcf- We tackle isolation amongst marginalised groups by developing peer-t(Fpeer connection, We invite them to grow our community and create lifelongfriendships. EXPLORE- We explore emotive and challenging subjett matterthrough the arts. We maintain a safe space for our communtyto be bold. finding the1rvo1, building resilience and developing daring new art. EMPOWER- We empowerour community to Co-design all of our projects. This develops tangible skills, to support them in navigating personal and global challenges. www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY CHARITY INFO APPROACH INCLUSIVE ACCESSIBLE, C(>DESIGNED Most people who find their wayto Unique Communitycome from marginalised backgrounds, often having experienced significant trauma orsocial isolation. We shape our welcoming community around their unique needs. The personal stories and experiences of each person are entwined within every aspect of our programs, inspiring creative sessions that centre their persFErtives. We invest in this approach through creating a safe, calm and prepared environment. An Arts Therapisvwellbeing Officer supports every single one of our sessions. We celebrate each individual as thLry are and encourage our community to celebrate each other. No one is left behind. Our incluswe culture fosters creative exploration. In our small space, our community is empowered to tackle bigthings and betterfa the world beyond our walls. We encourage critical thinking through an empathetic lens. Critical thinking involves seekn'n& analysin& and evaluating multiple perspectives on a complex question or issue, being able to "see" through someone else's eyes is essential. Our staff and members hold themselves and each other accountable. Ourvalues give them the vocabulary to do this. VALUES We believe that truly inclusive performing arts prosseS should alwaysfeel,. safr, calm, preparedandfvn. SAFE - Anyone can access our projects without risk of physical or emotional harm. CALM - Everyone feels included in sessions without physical or emotional distress. PREPARED-All projects are carefully planned with the participating group in mind. FUN - Every participant enjoys our sessions and the opportunity to lebrate themselves. OURASK At the beginning ofprojects, we Introdu thefvur words to staffandwrtKiwnts that underpin the way we work in oursessions. We ask that everyone keep these in mind throughout their work with us. OPEN - Try new things, talk to new people, speak your thoughts, and let your imagination run wild. KIND- Welcome new people, support and encourage others, and be generous Wlth your ideas. BOLD- Be ready to explore difficult subjects, challenge yourself to consider other perspectives, and be brave enough to speak up when something flS wrong. HOPEFUL- Believe that you have endless OPFJOrtunfties, stsnd ready to gain new skills, and take everything you learn into the outside world to create a brighter future. www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY CHARITY INFO FIVE PILLARS OF UNIQUE COMMUNrrws WORK DARING NEWTHEATRE We are a theatre-making organisation that Wdlues the process of creating work with children and young people as much as the final outcomes. We aim to create boundary-pushing work that encourages participants to explore the world and theMseeS in new ways. The qualty of the shows developed at Unique Community is designed to inspire pride in both participants and the wider community. socIErALCHANGE With quality at the forefront, our work aims to spark a ripple effect of positive change in our community and beyond. Every show we create has a purpose-rooted in whatchildren and young people care about and what they feel needs to be shared with the world. MARGINALISED COMMUNMES We specialise in working with individuals who may not easilyfrc in. Through an intricate structure of support, we welcome and celebrate diversity, bringingtogether people with varied needs, opinions, experiences, and values. This depth of collabordtion adds a unique richness to our work. OPEN DIALOGUE We foster a space where children and young people can free express themselves, even when others may disagree. Increasingly, our participants bring strong polrtical and sccietal ideas, and we believe this is the right place forthem to test and explore those thoughts. Supported by a therapist, our spa encourages failure as part of the prixess, values debate, and proves that creating something meaningful with people who hold different views is possible. MIGRANT-LED Our identity as a migrant-led organisation is central to who we are. Most of our participants are first- or second-generation migrants, and we embrace this legacy more than ever. Our lived experience allows us to offer an understanding and perspective that few others can provide. www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY CHARITY INFO PROGRAM AREAS 202>24 UNIQUE YOLrrH THEATRE Inclusive arts artivitiesfor children & young people. Artors Studio- Performing artstraining includin& musical theatre, physical theatre & arting. Backstage Crew- Theatre craft training includin& scripr1n& costume & set design, sound & lighting design and animation. Music Den - Music production training includin& songwritin& composition, singin& instrument playing & performing. Young Company- Multi-disciplinary performing arts foryoung people aged 14+ who want to take theatre-making to a higher level. The group devises an original show that is performed as part of an Arts Festival in London. Movement Space - Dance, frtness & movement classes led by professional dance facilitators. COMMUNrrY Inclusive arts artivities to supportwplefrom traditional marginalised backgrounds in the local community andbeyond. The Stork Project- PerformingArts artivities to supwrt the mental health & wellbeing of migrants. Lumina - Performing Arts activities to support the virtual school communityof Barnet, Brent, Ealing and Harrow of looked after children and young people. Leys Unite for Autism - Performing arts activtties for children and young people with SEND. Trainee Program - Performing Arts career training program form young people aged 15-25. SCHOOLS Inclusive arts artivities & teacher training to support children & young people s development atschools. DYCE - Developing young people's critical thinking & empathy through prccess drama workshops Drama Club - Extra<urricular performing arts sessions for schools Chalkhill Arts Project- PerformingArts project foryear 5 and 6 students at Chalkhill Primary School. www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY ANNUAL THEME ANNUAL THEME EXPLAINED Every year we collaborate with participants and the widercommuntyto develop a theme forthe artistic vearfs season. Themes explore societsl challenges our community is facing and are used as a catalyst for making original devised work across all projects. The intention is that through the creative process participants are able to find answersthrough drficult situations. THEME: MONsfERS, FACING OUR MONStERSSO WE DONT BECOMETHEM September 2022- July 2023 In 2023 Unique Community will embark on the voyage through fears both big and small, with the hope that at the end of thejourney we will feel; calmer, less alone, more capable of challenging the behaviours that fear can breed, and atthe end of it all take away some tangible skills to help us face new fears thereafter. The world can feel like a scary place right now full of fear. We spent Autumn exploring this. Imagine this scenario: You have a phone coll to make. Not today, you're t busy. Tomorrow is your day off. The next day, iys just not the right time and even ifyou did, what wouldyou say? The day after that well now iys been tcu long and itfeels awkward that you haven't already called. Andso you go on with your life trying toforget. It was just one phone call but now it keeps you up at night. You're anXU5. Yourconnections with people are fvught because there is always a niggle in the Ix7ck ofyour mind, something is incomplete. You want to talk about it but that would mean unlocking something you (7re desperate to keep shut. You'd have to admityou failed. Ifsomeone d5 ask you about it you double down, you didn't even need to make thatphone call. Or worse still you say you already have. You're angry, how can people think you didn't? Negative thought patterns appear, rfyou Can'tfa a simple phone CGII then you must be weak and incapable. Nowyou have to do everything in yourpowertoshow thatyou are not. A monster is knrn. If we don't fa our monsters, we run the risk of becoming them. This year we will be using the artsto help our communtyface monsters that surround us all. As part of the process we are interested in understandingthe tipping FX)int, when fear is a useful t1 that keeps us safe or empowers us to take action versus when it turns negative, angry or debilitating. www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY ANNUAL THEME THEME: THE AGE OF DIFFERENCE SepteMber2023-Ju2o24 This yearfs theme came out of ourcommuniws wantto learn more about themselves and each other. We are based in Brent, one of the most drverse boroughs in the UK, and the make-up of our community reflects this. We want to build empathy & critical thinking skills in children, young people and adults alike to help them understand their own identities and maybefind more understandingfor others. It stsrted with a series of questions. "Am l a minorty?, asked a young person from India during a session. We give everyone the chance to share their pronouns if they want to-'Why would I do that?, asked a young person who is a refugee and falls into the category of 'disadvantaged'. She asked this while sitting next to another young person from Brazil who identifies as gender fluid. 'What is a refug?, asked a Ukrainian young person who arrived in the UK in 2022 fleeingthe war. This is the mak&up of a typical Unique Community rcrfjm, identity matters. We are living in a time when both self-identrfication and assigning identityto others have become politicised acts that affert all of us everyday. This year we will be using the arts to help people better understand themselves first and then using those same skills to better understand others. Our hope is that this prOsS helps us all build beautiful new bridges of kindness. www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY UNIQUE YOUTH THEATRE In 2023 Unique Youth Theatre produced two of the most impressive shows to date, with young people who have been accessing the service over the years performing to a very high standard. Beneath the sUrfa- Performed at the Ryan Theatre in Harrow, July 2023 Younger Youth Theatre developed a show about facing their fears with original songs and script as well as 4 puppets that were created by the young people featured in the show. The Supermarket- Perfonned at the Ryan Theatre in Harrow, ju 2023 Youth Theatre developed a show based on the cost-of-living crisis with original songs and script. ,BeaUtrfulrforrnan by every child. It was awesome to watch." -AUdIen Fdback jU2023- DYCE Worf(shops- Delivery began in Autumn 2023 Both of the shows were reimagined into workshops that have b*n experienced by over lOCtI children and young people in schools across Harrow and Brent. Holiday Project in Partnership with Wealdstone Youth Centre, ing 2023 We worked in partnership with a youth centre to deliver a 3-day easter project to develop a film called The Missing Frame, with migrant and at-risk young people. New Classes Funding was secured for two new class offers: Movement space funded by Go ! London Young Company funded by Arts Council & Heritage Lottery Spring 2024 Onwards Unique Youth Theatre is working towards new shows developed by two young Asscciate Artists as part of the Trainee Program. These shows will go up in ju 2024 at the Ryan Theatre, Harrow. Communty Meetings 37 adults accessed 3 community meetings to develop show ideas alongside children and young people. www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY UNIQUE YOUTH THEATRE GROUP BREAKDOWN Fr School Meals- 43% Statement of Special Educational N&ds- 230A Social, Emotional & Mental Health Challenges- 26Yo Migrant {ESL)- 36% ETHNICITY DEMOGRAPHICS Count of EThNICTY OFFICIAL Wthite- Engllsh. Not Specified Black. Black Brillsh Mixod or multsplg Any other ethnic group 147% Any olhgr Aslan Whtte- Irish 0.7% Aslan or Aslan Britssh 10.0% AnyotherWhll* Any other Mixed 01 Any other Black, Black 198 TOTAL SESSIONS DELIVERED 142 TOTAL CYP ACCESSED UNIQUE YOUTH THEATRE ** ** 37 ADULTS ACCESSED COMMUNITY MEETINGS www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY UNIQUE YOUTH THEATRE UNIQUEYOITh THEATE oufcoMES& OltrpLrr5 202>24 OUTCOME YYT- AGES 7-11 YT- AGES 11-16) IMPROVED CONFIDENCE & SELF ESTEEM loo% iooy. IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH 93.75% 87% IMPROVED PEER CONNECTION 87.50% 66.67% IMPROVED COMMUNITY CONNECTION 93.75% 80% IMPROVED RESILIENCE 75% 86.67% IMPROVED CRITICAL THINKING 75Yo 86.67% IMPROVED SOFT SKILLS 93.75% 86.67% IMPROVED HARD SKILLS 68.75% 80Yo BENEATH THE SURFACE & THE SUPERMARKET OUTPUTS HOLIDAY PROJECT FILM SPRING FUNDRAISER VENUE Ryan Theatre, Harrow ONLINE Blue Check, Wembley AUDIENCE 200 239 47 TOTAL 486 www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY COMMUNITY THE sfoRK PROJEcr In Summer of 2023 the Stork Projert partiapants prodUd and perfonned their debut show'we're Alive". The show toured to two venues across London, Drayton Anns TrEatre and Harrow Arts Centre. In Winter 2023 participants perfonned a short festive show as part of the Ukrainian Christmas Celebration event organised by the Romanian and Eastem European Hub at the Harrow Arts Centre. In January 2024the project welcomed a new cohort of participants to develop a new show called 'Still Here,. This show will be performed as part of the Wandsworth Arts Festival in June 2024. Partiapants & Partnership In 2024 we partnered with the Afghan Association of London (Harrow) to collaborate on the development of the new show 'Still Here,. This partnership has led to the creation of a show that encapsulates multiple perspertives of migration. In 2024 we plan to branch this work out to the wider community through work in hotels currentty housing asylum seekers. Funding In last 2023 we secured funding for three years towards the Stork Project through the Mercers Company. What you have to say is verypowerfull I hearyou all loud and dear. I was very moved and I would like to say thank youfor telling this storyAlthough i dont know you all, i am proud ofyou I - Audience Feedback from Punchdrunk Enrichment, Drayton Arms Theatre June 2023 - 36 TOTAL SESSIONS DELIVERED 27 TOTAL CYP ACCESSED THE STORK PROJEcf SESSIONS 38 TOTAL ADULTS ACCESSED THE STORK PROJEcf SESSIONS www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY COMMUNITY STORK PROJECToufcoMES & OLm)urs 202>24 CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE OUTCOME ADULTS IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH loo% IOOYO IMPROVED PEER CONNECTION loo% loo% IMPROVED COMMUNITY CONNECTION loo% loo% IMPROVED RESILIENCE loo% loo% IMPROVED SOFT SKILLS loo% loo% IMPROVED HARD SKILLS loo% 1000 OUTPUTS WE'RE ALIVE WE'RE ALIVE CHRISTMAS SHOW VENUE Drayton Arms Theatre Harrow Arts Centre Harrow Arts Centre AUDIENCE 150 50 50 TOTAL 250 I wantto thankyouforwurhelp.I I wouldneverhave thoughtthatl wouldperform in London on stagell Thank youfor helping Ukrainians tellourstory. Here I made newfvends and got a sense offvllness of lifrll Thank wufvm the bottom ofmy heart We couldntdo anything without you. - Stork Project Participant Feedbacl June 2023 - www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY COMMUNITY WMINA 25 young people who are looked after have been offered 9 perfoming arts sessions in partnership with the virtual schools of Barnet, Brent, Ealing and Harrow and Harrow Sthool. LEfs UNrrE FOR ALMSM 27 children and young people with SEND have bn offered 22 perfoming arts sessions in partnership with Leys Unite for Autism, Sport at the Heart and Roundwood School and Community Centre. srAT 120 children have been offered 6 perfonning arts sessions in partnership with Sport at the Heart Connect Stars and the Roundwood School and Community Centre. FLOURISHING FLrruRES 12 young people from Brent have bn offered I public speaking session in parthership with Young Brent Foundation. TRAINEE PROGRAM 17 Young People have been offered 20 sessions of work experience across Unique Community services. 201 children and young people have participated in outreach projects 58 outreach project sessions delivered I really enjoyedhow you eased us into the workshop so nothingfrfr awkward. fv leamt that iflfrel confident whilstpublicspeoking the audien willfrel comfortable too. Flourishing Futures Participant Feedbad(- www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY SCHOOLS DYCE WORKSHOPS DYCE (Developing young People's Critical Thinking & Empathy} was developed as part of 2021-22 Snakes & Ladders season during which young people explored real lrfe stories of survival in times of tunnoil. As part of the work we spoke extensive with partiapants, sChIS & local youth organisations about what would truly help the next generations cope with the extreme challenges we are faang as a society. The biggest COnmS our communty raised were. fling oveThvhelmed, lack of connection with others & powerlessness. In 2023 we *cured 2 year funding for this program through John Lyon's Chaiity Cultural Capitsl Fund. SCHOOLS 202>24 Harrow High School, HAI 2JG St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, HA3 6LE Grange Primary School, HA2 ORY East Lane Primary School, HAO 3NT Pinner Park Primary School, HA5 5TL Pinnerwood School, HA5 3R Woodlandsschool (CommuntySEN), HA8 6JP Stag Lane Primary School, HA8 5RU Bentley Wood High School, HA7 3JW Chalkhill Primary School, HA9 9YP Lyon Park Primarykhool, HA04HH Leopold Primary School, NWIO 9UR Pinner High School, HA5 INB North Brentschool, NWIO 2TF Park Lane Primary School, HA9 7RY Hatch End High khool HA7 3JW Whitchurch Primaryschool HA7 2EQ Ark Academy, HA9 9JP St Joseph's RC Jnr School HA9 6fA 56 WORKSHOPS DELIVERED 1660 PUPILS PARTICIPATED 19 SCHOOLS WERE INVOLVED 2 YEAR FURTHER FUNDING SECURED www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY SCHOOLS DRAMA auBS This year we delivered Drama Clubs across three schools: Park Lane Primary School Stjoseph's RCJnrSchool 44 WORKSHOPS DELIVERED 81 PUPILS PARTICIPATED 2 SCHOOLS WERE INVOLVED 4 SHOWS CREATED 113 AUDIENCE MEMBERS CHALKHILL PRIMARYSCHOOLAKfs PROJEcr We were funded by Young Brent Foundation to ddiver an arts project to Year 5 & 6 pupils at Chalkhill Primary School. 40 WORKSHOPS DELIVERED 50 PUPILS PARTICIPATED I SHOW CREATED 39 AUDIENCE MEMBERS www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY PARTNERS 2022-24 FUNDERS Blue Check Bar Afghan Association London (Harrow) Wembley Park & Quintsin Roundw(K)d School & Community Centre Sportatthe Heart Connect Stars Young Brent Foundation Young Harrow Foundation Harrow Council Brent Council Safe Neighbourhoods Board Violence Reduction Unit Hyde Housing MTVH Housing Catslyst Housing Kenton Learning Centre Wealdstone Youth Centre Romanian and Eastem European Hub Clube dos Brasileirinhos We Restart Synergy Theatre Kinspiration Leys Unite for Autism Arts Counal England Heritage Lottery John Lyon's Charity London Communty Foundation Young Harrow Foundation Harrow Council Young Brent Foundation Brent Council merrfs Company pouaES Adult Safeguarding Policy Anti-BUIlng Policy Child Protection & Safeguarding Poli Complaints Policy Data Protection Policy Equality, Equty, Diversity & Inclusion Policy Health & Safety Policy Lone Working Policy Ethical Fundraising policy VOLUhrrEERS & PLACEMEMrs 20 Volunteers were engaged in projects 3 Placement students from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY TOTAL SESSIONS DELIVERED & PEOPLE REACHED CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE SESSION PARTICIPANTS ADULT SESSION PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING TEACHER TRAINING) SESSIONS DEUVERED AUDIENCE/ READER NUMBERS (DIGITAL & LIVE) PROGRAM UNIQUE YOUTH THEATRE 198 142 37 486 COMMUNITY 94 228 38 250 SCHOOLS 140 1791 152 TOTAL 432 2161 75 888 www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
0• OJtkJtiotY@ CO M M U N l TY 2024-2025 GOALS UNIQUE YoufH THEATRE To secure long-term funding for this program area. DYCE To secure further funding to continue and expand this program area. sroRK PROJEcr To secure funding to take this project on tour to new venues and develop new shows with the wider migrant communities in London. ORGANISATIONAL To develop a system to work with patrons and develop altemative funding streams. To developa theoryofchangefor Unique Communty. www.uniquecommunity.org charity number.. 1077222
Unlque Community Charity Trustees. ReS[Kx5bIJitles Stslernerrt for the year ended 31 March 2024 The Tnjstees ol Unique C¢)mfflunity Charity are spOnsible for preparir¥J th8 Trust8ès' RerK)rl and the financial statoments in accordance wlh applicablg 13W OfKI Unitad lQ¥YJdom A¢)Unting Standards (United Kingdom G&nerally Accepted Acwunting Practice). Charity L4w requires ihe Tfustees to prgp8r& financial statements for each fin8nci81 year. Undèr Charity Act the Trusiees must not approve the linancial staiements un18ss they arè sabsfied that they givg a aThJ fair view of the slate ol affairs of the chany and of the IncomiThJ resour and application of resources. indudlng the I)Me expendtture. of Ihe Charity for that period. In preparing these financial slatoments. the Trustees are required to.. - select $utsbl8 accounting and then apY them consi8t8ntly, - observ8 th8 methods and prfnc1eS of the Charitie8 SORP. - make judgrnents and a¢eounting estimates that are reasonable and prudont,. stat¢ whathec applicable UK Accounting Standarils have bèen lollowed, sut¥ect to any material departures dw105ed and èxplained in the financial slalements., - Prgparg thè financial stalements on the wng concem basis lesS it 18 inapprow& lo prsumg li th8 charity will LY)nlnu& k) owation. The Trustees are responsible fry ke8Pirtg adaquatè aceounting records that a suffirient to show and explain the Chaiitable tr8nsactions 8nd discfosa wlh rea$able accuracy at 8ny lim8 the financial PD$IUon ol the Charity and enabl& them to ensurtr that the financi81 statemgnts comply w*th thè Charity Act 2011 The Trustees are respon3ibJe lor k•èpir¥J adequale ac£ounbng re¢ord8 that 8rè suificlént to $how and explaln th& ch8rllies transactions and di8cIp59 Wlth reksonabl• accuracy al any timg the nnanclal posltl¢)n of thè char1tablo and anabl& th8m lo ensure thal the financial statgmènls eomply with the Chartties Acl. Thgy arg also rèsponsiN6 for sal8guardlng the ass8ts ol the Charity and herKe lor takltyJ rga8on8bl& stèps for th8 wevenuon and detedon of fraud and othar Irregularltias. Page 22 of 30
Uniquo Community Charity Charity Accounts Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 I report on the accounls of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are sat out on pages 9 to 15. Respeclive responsibilitles of Trustees and Examiner As the charity ITUStees of the Charity it is you who are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act2031 Having satisfied myself that charity is not subject lo audit under company law and Ss eligible for independent examination under Charities Act 2011, it is my responsibility to.. I r8POrt in repsect of my examinailon of the Charivs accounts carried out undor section 145 of the 2011 Act. In Carrng out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charitls commission under Secton 145 {5) (bl of the 2011 Act Concluslon$ rolatlng to golng concern My examination wa8 carried out in accordance with the general Dlrectiofts glvon by tho CF)arlty Commlsslon. An examlnation Includes review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts Presentod with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual it8ms or disclosur8s in the accounts and s88king explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'lrue and fair view, and report is limited lo those matters set out in the statement below. Indopondent Examlner's Statement In connection with my examination, no maller h8s come lo my attention.. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. 1) accounting records were not kepl In repset of the Charity as reqired by Section 130 of the Act. or: 21 the 8ccounls do not accord with those recortds.. or 31 tho accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of th8 accounts sel out in the Charflles l Accounts and reports) Regulallons 2008 other than any requirement that accounts glve a 'true and fair view" which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. CoTTgsponding figures The charity was not subject lo audit in previous period, therefore the opening balances and the corresponding figures are unaudlted. We did not undertaken an Independenl examination of the comparatives. I confimi there are no mattors to which your attention should be drawn lo enable a proper undeslanding to be reached. Ahmed Ali FCCA AGA Accounlanls Harrow business centre 429-433 Pinner Road North Harrow HA14HN Dated.. 27 January 2025 Page 23 of 30
uniq ¢ommunlty Charity Stltsment of Financial Actiwti85 In¢omeand Expenditure A¢cvunt for the rended 31 M•r¢h 2024 Unr8striet•d Funds Ro•lrl¢t¢d Funds Totsl Fund5 Last y•ar Total Funds Notè8 2024 ?024 2024 2023 In¢omSng resouTce5 Incomlng rnoujres fmm generated lunds." Vduntory Incnme 14.541 204.325 218,886 191,629 Totsllncomlng rnsoumms 14,541 218.866 191,629 Rasourc88 •xp8nd Charitable a¢vill8s Exponses and Support o)st 61,652 86,947 61,652 86,947 117.978 YO.601 rot4lr•tsovr¢•o •xpgnd•d 148.600 148.600 188.579 N•t In¢omlng reWy9* b•foY• transhr¥ between fund# 14,541 55,725 70,268 3,050 N•t mov•m•nt In lund$ 14,541 55,725 70,266 3.05Ct Rxonclllatlon of fundB To¢•1 fvnds bmuqht fonvord 35,164 35,283 32,213 Totsl Funth rrI#d fobward 49.705 SS824 104529 35.263 All of lh8 abov8 8ntrJunls rolato to COnnuing adlvib85. Thg nrkn? C pages 1110 14 fonn pprt ol t58 financial slatemnts. Page 24 of 30
Unique Communlty ChaAty Balanc• Sh8eVStatemoni of Flnandal Aetteltl•# forth• yoar aThdod 31 MaTch 2024 2024 2023 The aswts and Mabllltios of Iho Cha." Flxed ass•ts Offic¢ equpment 10 3.930 3.930 Current a8s•ts Prepaym8nts Cash at bank and In haThJ 11 518 33.765 104,181 Tot0l¢umt•IS 104,181 34.283 Cr•dltOf8:. anKJunt$ duè wIn one year N•tcuffent••s•¢s 12 13,4811 15401 100,700 33,743 Totsl •s89ts 108$ Curnt Ilabllltle• 104.629 35.283 104.629 35,283 Thè fuTrd¥ of th• ¢harfty: Accumulated fund SurpluslDefidt for th8 ye4r 35,263 70.268 32,213 3,050 Tt)t•l Crtty fvndl 13 105.529 35,263 rh8 financKg1 Ststements were approved and aLrth0ri8 lor yo8 by the Tm$le68 on 27 JanvBry 2025 Edxl skJn8d on thbir by'.- Trust•e- Erlna Oavldenko Tru•tee-A•la Marshall Thg note3 on paoes 26 to 30 fomi part ol lh fiA4nrial 8lalements. Page 25 of 30
Unlque Community Charfty Notes to the Accounts for tha yoar en{1 31 March 2024 1 A¢¢ounting poli¢lb8 1.1 Ba515 of pr•paratlon of flnancial statom•nts The finan¢tal slalements have been prepared in aecordance with AccountiThJ and RepolUt by Ch8ritse5'. Statemert of Re)MMended Pra¢li¢e 8ppIiGable lo ch9n85 preparin9 their acconIS in 8cwrdanc8 with th8 Financial Rgportlng Slandard appIable Ki the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective 1 J8nuary 2015}- Icharities SORP IFRS 10211. Ihe Financid Reporting Standarrj awicable i thts UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 1021 and thè Comp8ni85 Act 2(%)6. Th8 chhrity has taken advantage of th8 folbJwiThg dlsdosure exemptions in prepann9 those financk21 slaternents, as perrnitted by FRS 102 The Flftanokql Reporting Slandard applitsble in th$ VK and ReputAic of Iland.: the requirements of Section 7 Slatement of Cash Flows,. thè requirement of Seclk)n 3 Financial Slatem8rrt PtesentsJon paragraph 3.17ld},' thè wuIrenTrtS of Sectk)n 11 Financial Instrum8nts paragraphs 11.41lbl, 11.41lcl, 11.4111, 11.41ln. 11.42. 11.44, 11.4S. 11.47. 11.481allilil, 11.48laKNI. 11.48lbl 8nd 11.481¢1', the requirements of S¢ctwJn 12 Other Financial Insttunnls paragraphs 12.26. 12.27, 12.29(al. 12.29lbl and 12.29A,. 1.2 Charlty Jtstu• The Charity Is reglsterad wrth the caritses cnmmission. Th8 m8mbars of Ihe th8rlty aro Ihe Trustees n8rn8d on page 1. 1.3 Fund •eeounllnq Unrestrlcled furd5 aro avallatle for usè at the di¥¢rttiorffj ol Ihe trusle•s In fvrtherane• of the 98ner81 rknièetSvos of tbe charity. Deslgna¢ed funds are Lmr8stri¢i8d funds e8rrn8ed by the tw$tee5 lor particular purws. Restrfthd fLbnd8 a subie¢t to r88trict5ons on thelr •xpendlturè Imp)sed ty thg donor or through thè torms of an 8PP881. 1.4 Incomlng reoourGO• All OrnIng re80urce8 (Son81ion and fvndral8ing evenl in¢oma are IndLtd8d when lh8 charity Is ent11 to and lh8 8mounl can be qu8nbf18d wrth r888onabl• fjccurary. 1.5 A•1 oxp•nd•d Expenditurn Is account8d on an accru81 b8sls a5 a li8bilrty Is Incuffed. Exp8nditurg includ•s any VAT whlch nn0t bo fvHy racovered, and k8 rewrt8d os part of tha 8xpendSlurg to which tt rel81gs. Costs ol ggngr8ting funds we costs Inrred in attracting Ydvnl8ry in¢omo, d tradlng 8d1vill that raiso funds. Govomane costs 8rg costs Incuffed the Charity5 0rOllo, including support costs a1 costs r8latlng to th8 wvenwnce of Ihè Chsrity 8PPOrtior%d to Charltab aclbviti8s. 1.8 Flxgd >A8•ts Flxed assets are Stsled al orlglnal hlstofiG81 tost1898 8ggrÈgat& depr8¢iallon. Dewedalbn Is wovhjed at Ih8 lo1j annual rates In order to write off 88ch assot over ils eslmaled useful Ibfe.. Fixtures. fittings 8nd equipmenl 25% p8r annurn on raduclng bal8llCa Sm811 of equlpmenl cosllng uw*J8r £150 were Char io the C$1 cgntre In th8 Ststemenl of Flnanclal Activitles. 1.7 other debtorg Othtr debtor8 are racL¥Jnised el th8 setttemeni anKsunt after any trade discount offered. 1.8 cash at Bank and In hthnd Cash at bank and in hand indudes rash short t9mi Nghly IKiuid Investments Wbth a rnalvrity ol thre& months or loss Irom the dBt8 of aGqulsthn or openlng of the deposit or ssmilar a¢¢ouTrL Page 26 of 30
Unique Community Charity Notes to the Accounts lor Ihe year ended 31 March 2024 1.9 Llabllltl88 and pro¥ision# Liabititle$ are re¢ognt58d when therè is an otlgati¢ al the 8alanc8 SheBt data as a r8suK of a past event. il is probablB Ihat a transfer tsf ctsnomic benefit $1 be requwed in SelMent. arKI the amoLsnt ol the setll8m8nt can be esbfflated lIably. L¢&billties rwnised at the aThount that thts Charity antlGipates it will pay trt S8ltl6 the debt or the amcwnt it has fecgiV8d as advanced payments forth8 goods or seNS¢es rt rrnjst provide. PwViSnS are nGured at the trs18stimate of the am(xJnls T8quired to settle the oblvdation. whe the effecl 01 the time vèlue of money is material, the provision bs based on the present value of t)se anIs, discounted at tho pre-tax discount r818 that re118cts tho risks SP8Gthc to th8 liabillty. Th8 lnding of th8 dlscount is f8cogni$8d within interest payablg and similar charges. 1.10 Going ¢on¢8rn W8 hove a r888Dnabl8 expeclatSon that W8 have adequate rnsOur to contjnue in op6rntion exist8nc• for the foreS80ae fvrturg. W& beligv8 that ther8 aro no materi81 uncèrtainlies that call to doubt th& ChHriW5 abilily to continue. The fina1 statements have therefore boan Pf8P8f8d basis that the Charity is wng concern. 1.11 Flnan¢l Intytrurnts The Charity only has Ilnancial assets and finandal Ilabilrtios of a kind that qualify 5 ba* financial instrurnenl8. Baslc financl81 Instruments Inltk8lly recognlsed 81 transactk)n value and sub8equ6nlly m988ured at thdr $8tt1etnonl value wlth Ihe exceptsoTh of bank k)Èns whth subsequenuy m8asw•Y 8t rtised rtht using th8 èffeclfve intgrest m8lhod. 1.12 Flnanclal Cornmltmont A commilment is an oblLqatbn of8 CA)mpany to 8xtemal anutbes thal 0ft8n In connedon the legal rAntr#cts exeLted by th8 arity. 1.13 Taxatlon As the ch8rity1s a regY6t8rèd chartty, rt is exempt from th8 need to file a tax r¢tum as its income16 derNgd from charitsblo CitIe 2 Voluntsry Incomg Totsl Funds 2024 Totsl Funds 2023 Rutrl¢t•d Unr•strlct•d Funds Fund$ Oon8tbn8 204,325 14.541 218,886 191,629 Tclal 204,325 14541 218,866 191,829 Page 27 of 30
ilnique Communlty Charlty Notes to th¢ Accounts for the y•ar•nd8d 31 MarGh 2024 7 Charilabk a¢tivitios 2024 21>23 Fr881anco work Project worf¢ Art8 & Crafts m3teiFals Tot81 51.378 8,258 2,016 61.652 79.785 36,348 1.845 117.978 8 E¥pen#•g and Support costs 2024 2023 Rent Wag8S Equipment Offic8 explstauongry Pthne Indepenrjent Ex8mSner fe Ac¢ountsncy I P8011 fe8s Volunw Expen58S Insur8nce Sub5criptws Gov8manL Depreciath)n- Officè ffjuIrWt 16.921 61,6fj7 19,360 39.722 2.593 958 900 4.120 540 2,205 304 658 520 S75 4.203 362 507 70.647 Tru•t•o8' r¢mungration ab)d oxponi•s No Iwst88s any Temun8r8tlon or r81mbursem8nl of 8XFens88 durfng the y88r.12023.. NIL) No tru818e or other p8rson relat8d to tho charity had any pwsonal interèst in any contract or trdnsaction entwgd w)to ty Ihe ckwrlty during the yo8r12023.. NIL). 10 Tan9lble fix•d •8801 Offlc• •qulpm•nt To¢al Cost At 1 Aprll 2023 Additions At 31 M8rch 2024 4,267 2.985 4.267 4,287 D•prn¢l•tlon Al 1 April 2023 Charge ftx the ye8r At 31 March 2024 2,747 575 2,747 575 3,322 Not btsok valug At 31 Marth 2023 At 31 March 2024 1,520 3.930 3.930 11 Dobtors Prepay1t$ 518 518 Page 28 of 30
Unique Communlty Charlty Charity Accounts Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 I r8POrt on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are sel out on pages 9 10 15. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examlner As Ihe charity tnjstees of the Charity it is you who are responsible for the preparabon of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act2011 Having satisfied myself that charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligibl8 for independent examination under Charities Act 2011, it is my responsibility to.. I report in repsect of my examinailon of Ihe Charivs accounts Carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Acl. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the CharitVs commission under Secton 145 {51 (b) of the 2011 Act Conclusions relating to going concgrn My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosur8s in th8 accounls and s&8king explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The proceduies undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether th8 accounts present a 'lrue and fair view, and report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examiner's Statèment In connection with my examination, no mattèr has come to my attention.. Which gives me reasonable cause lo b&lievo that in any material respect the requirements: 1 } accounting records were not kèpl in repset of the Charfty as reqired by Section 130 of the Act; or; 2) the accounts do not accord with those recortds., or 3) the accounts do not comply with th8 applicabl8 requ1mentS concerning the fom and content of the accoLsnls sel out in the Charities l Accounts and reportsl Regulations 2008 other than any requirement Ih8t accounts give a "true and fair view" which is not a matter ¢onsidered as part of an independent examination. Corresponding figures The charity was not subject lo audit in previous period. therefore the opening balances and the corresponding figures are unaudited. We did not undertaken an Independent examination of the ¢omparalives. I confirm there are no matters to which your altention should be drawn to enable a proper undestanding to be reached. Ahmed Ali FCCA AGA Accountants Harrow business centre 429433 Pinner Road North Harrow HAI 4HN Dated: 27 January 2025 Page 23 of 30