Trusteelchairperson's Report 2023-24 Hounslow Multl£ultural Cenlre (Register Charity No. 1081323 This year, Hounslow Multicullural Centre has continued to support the diverse communsties of our borough by providing essential services that foster inclusion and address local needs. Our commitment to serving all, regardless of background or belief, remains at the heart of our mission. Despite ongoing challenges, induding delays in relocating to larger premises, we have made meaningful progress. Our food service, already a crucial lifeline for many vulnerable and older residents, has expanded significantly to meet increasing demand. This success highlights the compassion and dedication of our team and with appropriate resour$, the Centre can achieve even greater impact in the years ahead. I would like lo express my heartfelt gratrtude to the executive committee for their cooperation and to the London Borough of Hounslow for their ongoing grant funding. l am equally thankful to our local councillors and our trustees for their support. Special thanks go to our Director, Mr. Channi Rapal. our Office Manager. Mrs. Daljit Major, and our kitchen staff for their unwavering commitment to serving our community and sustaining our services. l also wish to recognise the sunrficant contributions of our volunteers and trustees, whose efforts have been instrumental to our success. l extend particular thanks to Mona Rapal for her outstanding work on grant applications and to the Centre's members and well-wishers, whose energy and encouragement motivate us every day. Together, we have made a meaningful and lasting drfferen in our communty. Wrth continued collaboration and detemiination, l am confident that we will build on these sucSseS in the year ahead. Karamjit Bhullar ChairpersonrUStee
Director's Report 2023-24 Hounslow Multl4ultural Centre (Reglstered Charlty No. 10813231 Hounslow Multi-cultural Centre has remained a vital and responsive community hub throughout 2023-24, committed to fostering inclusion, cohesion, and support for vulnerable individuals across the borough. We continue to work closely with the London Borough of Hounslow's Community Partnership Unit, Social Services, individuals from all the communities and various voluntary organisations. In our 44th year of service, the Centre has further solidified its position as a trusted and essential resource for residents from diverse cultural backgrounds. This year, we continued to deliver valuable services, focusing on the needs of the older, disabled, and socially isolated individuals who rely on our support. The Centre's core services-such as our nutritious, cullurally appropriate meals, social activities, and well-being programmes-have remained vital lifelines for many of our members. Our meals service for our homebound, disabled, frail and isolated people has expanded, wilh over 8,000 meals served. both on-site and through home deliveries. These efforts are more important than ever as the dernand for these services continues to grow. Ultimately. that means that our elderfy beneficiaries are trealed with the due respect for their seniority and circumstances, which are often neglected at the present time, and assists them in their remaining years to live fulfilled, happy lives with the sense of purpose and involvement that is known to prolong life. Key Achievements in 2023-24 As the Meals on Wheels Servi by the London Borough of Hounslow aSed a few years ago, we became the only organisation lo fill this big gap and during the year we served over 8000 freshly cooked healthy, nutritional and culturally appropriated veg and non veg meals to our homebound and most vulnerable clients. Five veg and non veg dishes were served to each home during lunch times 4 days of each week. Over 3,500 individuals from various communilies benefited from our services this year. including our intemational lunch programme and mobile food delivery services. Continued offering a range of physical and social activities. such as befriending. Yoga, light exercise, dancing, singing and educational seminars that increases self confidence and promote mental and physical well-being. Hosted cultural events, faith festivals and community-building activities. which have seen increased participation and engagement from young and old from and from all communities. Delivered much-needed services to individuals facing isolation, helping to alleviate loneliness and promote a sense of belonging. Value for Money As always, HMCC remains focused on delivering high-quality services with a strong emphasis on value for money. We pride ourselves on the impact we have, particularly in the lives of older and vulnerable individuals who often face additional barriers to accessing services. Despite the limited funding available, the Centre continues to provide vital ser¥ices that help improve the well-being of our members and the wider community. A Heartfelt Thank You None of this would be possible without the continued dedication and support of our staff, volunteers, and the Executive Committee. I would like to extend my deepest thanks to everyone involved, particularly Mrs. Daljit Major and Ihe kitchen staff, whose hard work ensures that we meet the needs of those we serde.
We are also grateful to the London Borough of Hounslow for their ongoing funding, though we continue to face challenges in covering the full cost of services. We rely heavily on the generosity of the communty and fundraising efforts to continue our work. Finally, my sincere gratitude goes to the members of the Centre for their trust and engagement. Their participation in activities, support for each other and dedication to the Centre's mission are what keep this organisation strong and thriving. H S Rapal OBE (Director)
General Secretary's Report 2023-24 Hounslow Mulll-cultural Centre IReglstered Charlty No. 10813231 The past year has been challenging, with uncertainty over our relocation causing significant stress. I commend Mr. Rapal and Mr. Bhullar for their resilience in handling these pressures. Despite these challenges, the Centre's activities continued smoothly, thanks to the dedication of our committee members, volunteers, kitchen staff, and Office Manager, Daljrt Major. My sinre thanks to them all for their hard work. Our Trffin service has grown significantly, providing healthy, delicious meals to an increasing number of vulnerable and elderly residents, particularly those who are housebound, thanks to the reputation of this tasty and healthy food. The senior citizens welcome this service as they are mostly housebound. l am grateful to our overstretched kitchen staff for mainlaining high standards under pressure and to our drivers and volunteers for their dedication in delivering this vital service. During the year we have had a number of seminars on various subjects for the benefit of our elderly. seniors. lunches and 2 day trips induding one international trip alongside celebrating four festivals from different faiths. All activities were well attended and wamily received; with participants expressing how much these events meant to them and uplifted them. The feedback was excellent and they want these kind of uplifting activities more and more. On the whole we tried to keep things going with different activities like Yoga, games, qutzzes. clouting. Sudoku, word searches, anagrams etc trying to keep mind and body active. I deeply appreciale the tireless efforts of our committee membefs, Staff, and volunteers in ensuring the success of all our activities and addressing the needs of our community. Thank you for your invaluable conlributions. Together, we will continue to make a difference. Amariit K. Bakhshi BEM General Secretary
Treasurerfs Report 2023-24 Hounslow Multi-cultural Centre (Registered Charity No. 1081323) I have been associated with Hounslow Multi-cultural Centre for several years. The Centre does a superb job in helping all the communities in the borough and welcomes all regardless of cultural background. This port cover the period from April 2023 to March 2024 and l am very pleased to say that despite being a difficult year, we are showing a profit of £18,862, due to more grants received during this period than the previous year. The grants reiVed are allocated to the Centre's ongoing projects for which they were specifically granted. Furthemiore, we have a dedicated and exlremely hard working team of staff members Ihal are always keen to serve the community to the best of their ability, and at Ihe same time, looking for ways to minimize costs wherever possible. As always, the major expenditure has been the wnning cost of the Centre's activities. The accounts clearly illustrate all the activities which generate income and where Ihe main expenses occur. The staff of the Centre is very committed to keep its activities going even though we face challenging financial circumstances. It is very important to note that the Offi staff took a 20 % cut in their wages 25 years ago to keep the services running as smoothly as possible. Even after all these years of service. the staff wages are still the lowest compared to any other organisalion. Our survival is an ongoing battle. but we keep on working hard and hope for better times to come in the future. l am very grateful to our Director, Mr. Rapal. and staff for their hard work to raise the profile of the Centre and also make the Meals on Wheels service very successful for us to survive during this difficult period. I regularly attend the Centre to oversee the accounts. My sincere thanks to our Director, Mr. Rapal, and our Office Manager, Mrs. Daljit Major. for their co- operation in providing me with any infomiation when needed and for keeping the books up to date as possible. Thanks are also due to our excellent kitchen staff. The running of Ihe Centre would not be possible without them, who are ever willing to serve our customers with a welcoming smile. I would sincerely like to thank all members of the executive committee for their help and support throughout the year. Our friend councilors also deserve big thanks for their continuous support. l am grateful for the services provided by our Accountants, J S Associates, for auditing our accounts. L(ffj,. Manjeet Singh Matharoo (rreasurer) HMCC
HOUNSLOW MULTI CULTURAL CENTRE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 J & S ASSOCIATES Ved Court Alexandra Road Hounslow
HOUNSLOIV MULTICULTURAL CENTRE AccouNTANT'S REPORT The financial statements give a true and fair vieii., in accordance ii'ith United Kingdom Gcnerallv Acceptcd Accounting Practice, of the state Of Hounsloi41 Multicultural Ccntre's affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its incoming resources and application ol resources. including its income and expenditure, for the year 3 1 March 2024. urt Ale.¥ Hou sIoT Middlesex TW3 ILS
HOUNSLOW MULTICULTURAL CENTRE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2024 2023 2023 FIXED A55ETS COST DEPN NEr Furniture Equipment Addition 24 3806 2500 24 3806 500 380 500 500 6330 4330 500 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank Debtors 162571 150330 162571 162571 150830 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creitorslaccruals 54635 65987 NET CURRENT ASSESTS 107936 84843 CAPITAL ACCOUNT Opening Capital Surplus/L05s for the Year 89074 18862 84842 4232 107936 89074 AWLIL Treasurer/secretary Chairperson
HOUNSLOW MULTICULTURAL CENTRE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 2024 2023 HALL HIRE DONATIONS MEMBERSHIP LBH CONTRACT OTHER GRANTS OTHER INCOME OUTDOOR TRIPS HOME DELIVERY FOOD 1885 965 193 31177 4739 178 17209 25(Kl 490 57858 59309 54LX) 97807
HoufJsLOW MULTICULTURAL CENTRE INCOME & EXPINDITUFIE ACCOUNT FOR TI1£ YEAR ENDED 31ST r.IARCH 2024 3024 2023 INCONIE 1254 97807 LESS OVERIIEADS Solaries Water Rates LiEht/lleat Insurance Telephone and inlornet Printing/PostagelStalionery Nlaterials and Catering CleaninvlfvlAINT TV Licence Accountancy Fees Other Activities Outdoor Trips Deliveries Cost Depreciation Sundries 59241 271 5346 1419 968 58945 516 3621 770 363 22d18 3751 16267 571 167 675 3072 675 4123 7326 6145 693 1770 106538 93575 NET PROFIT ILOSSI FOR THEYEAR 18862 4232