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Who we are...
Urban Partnership Group is committed to improving the health, wealth and well-being of individuals living and working in Hammersmith and Fulham and the surrounding areas, we believe there is something for everyone at the Urban Partnership Group.
Our purpose is to help transform the lives of the most disadvantaged and marginalised individuals in our community and empower them.
A FEW WORDS FROM OUR CHAIR...
The cost-of-living crisis has put pressure on UPG's resources this year, adding to the challenges created by the pandemic and years of austerity measures.
This is mirrored in most households in our community as we all grapple with increasing bills and more uncertainty. Team members and volunteers have frequently put their own concerns aside to provide services
which keep the community connected, healthy and happy. It isn't easy to do, but it makes a huge difference.
The Board would like to thank you all, as well as UPG's funders and partners for your continued commitment and support.
Kamini Sanghani – Chair
A FEW WORDS FROM OUR CEO...
In many ways the post Covid-19 pandemic has led to a new set of challenges. The cost-of-living crisis is causing hardship not only for our users but for staff, volunteers and the organisation. With little funding relief from government, and trusts and businesses struggling the outlook is bleak in the short term. A period of resilience and transition is required as we continue to serve our communities to the best of our ability.
After 36 years as CEO for BNC and then UPG I am retiring, there is an excellent team to work with and I wish my successor every success. I would like to thank the Board, staff, volunteers, London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and all our funders for their continual support.
Andy Sharpe – CEO
Figures and Highlights
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11,634
new families registered
food parcels distributed families supported for Rose Voucher Scheme
with a child under 5
212 parents supported to
complete an evi d ence-
based parenting
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495
learners enrolled onto
health & wellbeing our adult education
sessions delivered
programme
264 young people provided by the Community and
with a healthy nutritious Maternity Champions
meal through the
Fit ‘N Fed programme
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30 408 464 2-year olds have 183
individuals completed a Volunteer Befriender benefitted from 15 Disclosure and
young people attended
hours delivered to elders hours funded Barring Service
2-day Mental Health First Masbro Youth Club
childcare checks completed
Aid training course
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2022 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
MASBRO BROOK GREEN NURSERY
It has been a fantastic year for Masbro Brook Green Nursery, over the summer we held several events in our woodland garden, highlights include our Eid picnic, Jubilee celebrations and end of year summer party for families.
In the autumn we introduced a book library scheme and a coffee morning specifically for parents who have a child with a special educational need and/or disability. Both initiatives have been a huge success and have helped to strengthen relationships with our parents, provide information and advice and signpost families onto other specialist support services to help improve outcomes for children.
WELCOME DEPUTY MAYOR!
In March Masbro Brook Green Nursery staff and children were delighted to welcome Deputy Mayor Daryl Brown. The Deputy Mayor spent time with staff and children and described the nursery as ‘a wonderful place ’. Impressed with our Woodland Garden and the range of activities children have access to the Deputy Mayor said visiting the nursery and seeing the children have so much fun was ‘ an absolute delight ’ .
OFSTEAD RATING
In the spring term we received a ‘ GOOD ’ Ofsted rating, the team were absolutely delighted. The inspection highlighted how happy children are, how they benefit from an ambitious and varied curriculum and how welcoming, nurturing and supportive the staff are to help children feel safe and confident for the next stage of their learning.
The inspector was particularly impressed with how well we support children who have additional needs.
’ 2022 KEY MASBRO & FLORA GARDENS CHILDREN S CENTRES ACHIEVEMENTS
Masbro and Flora Gardens Children’s Centre has continued to support parents and carers who have a child under five with a wide range of activities and services, this includes Early Years activities, Parenting and Outreach support. Our experienced team of staff speak over 20 different community languages between them, this helps create a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
This year over 1090 unique families have accessed fun, engaging activities which support children's development. We have continued to work closely with our Health partners to deliver antenatal clinics, health visitor development checks and perinatal appointments several times a week at Flora Gardens Childrens Centre and signpost families onto Children' Centres activities and support services.
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DADS PLAY & LEARN
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Our monthly Saturday morning Dads Play & Learn at Flora Gardens Childrens Centre has been a great success – dads and male carers attend with their child/ren and are able to enjoy the outdoor garden, take part in fun and creative activities and share lunch together.
FAMILY OUTREACH TEAM
Our Family Outreach Team provide 1:1 support on a wide range of issues including benefits, financial difficulties, housing, and immigration.
This year the team have worked with 75 families to improve their family situation and achieve better outcomes by empowering them with information and knowledge to make informed decisions about their own lives.
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2022 KEY MASBRO ELDERS PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS
New partnerships have led to some exciting collaborations and co-productions for Masbro Elders. Our wellbeing projects at Chiswick House and Gardens were a great success and in conjunction with Mind Food. We held a series of sessions on gardening, planting, harvesting and preserving which yielded some insightful sharing of remedies, recipes and culinary delights from around the world.
Outings and visits have continued to be popular, this year we visited the V&A museum, the Wallace Collection at Hertford House and took a boat trip down to Greenwich to explore the Old Royal Naval College and the delights of the Painted Hall. The annual summer trip to Hastings saw elders enjoy fish and chips at Maggie's on the beach front, followed by a wander through the Old Town and a trip up the funicular railway for a view from the cliff top. We concluded the summer with a Garden Party, a lively Afternoon Tea with live music at Ham House in Richmond.
INFORMATION & SUPPORT
Our elders have continued to access information and advice sessions, particularly in relation to benefit entitlements, housing issues, rise in energy bills and the cost-of-living crisis.
Our volunteer led befriending service has continued to support frail isolated housebound elders with weekly visits to offer companionship, a walk to the park, shops or a coffee in a local café.
With difficult times ahead we anticipate more elders requiring support and are keen to recruit new volunteers in 2023.
2022 KEY CONFIDENT PARENT HAPPY CHILD ACHIEVEMENTS
Confident Parent Happy Child continues to provide evidence-based parenting programmes across Hammersmith and Fulham and has successfully supported 121 parents complete a programme.
In the spring we took part in the Together Study lead by University College London in partnership with Race Equality Foundation. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the 13-week Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities programme and whether it improves the mental wellbeing of parents and their children.
Our team of highly skilled Parenting Craft Practitioners are vital to programme delivery, they bring knowledge, understanding and experience, and help create a safe and positive learning environment for parents and carers. This year 6 new volunteer parenting craft practitioners have been identified and look forward to supporting them gain their accreditation and deliver a programme in 2023.
In July over 20 families enjoyed a day out at Kew Gardens through their Community Open Week initiative. It was a great opportunity for families to come together, have a fun day out and take part in a range of activities and workshops.
2022 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
MASBRO YOUTH CLUB
It has been a great year for the Masbro Youth Club, membership has continued to grow, and the club has delivered 196 face-to-face sessions. Young people have engaged in open access club sessions, halfterm 'Fit n Fed' programmes and targeted project work.
Successful projects to address new and emerging support needs include our Good 4 Girls programme, a sports development research project and initiatives in partnership with MIND, Gloves not Gunz and QPR FC in the Community.
Successes within the team include one of our youth workers securing representation on the London Youth Board and our youth committee lead undertaking peer research with the Youth Council and Young Hammersmith and Fulham Foundation.
YOUTH CLUB 5 WEEK SUMMER HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
By securing additional funding the club was able to host a remarkable 5-week summer holiday programme. Our tried and tested 'fit and fed' programme was a huge success, young people took part in engaging physical activities and were provided with a healthy nutritious hot meal each day.
Additional activities included offsite trips to the Copper Box, Southend on Sea, and Snow Camp. Young people also enjoyed paddle boarding, bike riding and go karting. The programme concluded with a 4-day residential for 21 senior members.
2022 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
ADULT LEARNING PROGRAMME
‘ I really enjoy the class, it's the only time in the week I get for me. ’
Learners have continued to access Functional Skills, Maths and ICT classes from entry level to level 2. Most of our learners continue to be refugees seeking asylum or are individuals who have been granted indefinite leave to remain and are skilled professionals in their native countries.
The adult learning programme has delivered over 260 face-to-face classes, with quality crèche provision for children under 5 years of age as without childcare many of our learners would not be able to attend.
In the spring we welcomed two new teaching staff and a new programme manager. Tutors have worked with learners to develop individual learning plans and through the course of the year have used a variety of methods and approached to keep learners engaged enabling them to meet their learning goal. Through attending classes and gaining a qualification learners have been able to enrol onto another courses, secure voluntary and paid work. For several learners gaining a qualification has helped them more confident about helping their child with schoolwork and attending meetings at their child's school.
WHAT OUR ADULT LEARNERS SAY ABOUT OUR CLASSES
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2022 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
WHITE CITY JOY PROGRAMME
The over 60's JOY ( Just Older Youth ) programme continues to offer a variety of activities that aim to combat isolation and improve the health and wellbeing of older people living in the White City and Wormholt area.
The programme has been a constant feature since March 2020, activities include coffee mornings, digital inclusion classes, movement fusion, seated pilates and seat to standing dance class. All classes are designed to be fun, they help increase fitness levels and build a sense of community.
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2022 KEY COMMUNITY & MATERNITY CHAMPIONS ACHIEVEMENTS
ADDISON COMMUNITY AND MATERNITY CHAMPIONS have continued to develop a hybrid
programme and promote public health campaigns to improve health and wellbeing through our social media platforms. Activities include community yoga, zumba, pilates, shared reading and coffee mornings.
Addison Community Champions participated in an exciting, creative gardening and wellbeing project at the Tower of London to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Our Champions enjoyed several Superbloom events at the Tower of London, sowing seeds and celebrating the value of nature for wellbeing. Visits to Kew Gardens were a chance to learn more about the importance of biodiversity and conservation to tackle the climate crisis.
2022 KEY COMMUNITY & MATERNITY CHAMPIONS ACHIEVEMENTS
EDWARD WOODS COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS are integral to the services offered at the Edward Woods Community Centre. On-site health and wellbeing activities and the food distribution service continue to be a lifeline for vulnerable elders and families in need.
Culturally specific women’s groups, Play and Learn sessions, Baby Massage, exercise classes and mental wellbeing care, and social events for over 50s provide residents with an opportunity to socialise, form friendships and access information, advice and other support services.
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FOOD & ESSENTIALS PACKAGES
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Staff and Community Champions have continued to provide consistent, and tireless support to maintain the service through difficult and challenging times.
This year over 7,005 food parcels and tailored recipes have been distributed, plus additional personalised packages containing personal hygiene items, cleaning materials, baby products and seasonal clothing for households in need. Elders and families have reported the food parcels and personalised packages are invaluable, they enable them to have warm healthy, nourishing meals each week and take care of themselves and their family.
PARKVIEW COMMUNITY AND MATERNITY CHAMPIONS have continued to develop an engaging programme to improve individuals' health and wellbeing. Popular physical and wellness activities include zumba, pilates, yoga, buggy walks and community massage sessions.
In September the Community Champions took part in the W12 Festival, this was an opportunity to engage with residents and raise awareness of diabetes and tooth decay amongst children.
Champions provided information to the local community through interactive activities.
The event was a great opportunity to recruit new Community Champion volunteers.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT PARKVIEW
In October Parkview Community Champions celebrated Black History Month – the event was a huge success with special poetry and music performances from individuals in the community, delicious food and dance.
2022 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPIONS
A series of workshops led by local experts have been held to discuss topics such as energy-saving hacks, greener transport solutions, the benefits of upcycling, herbal medicines and urban foraging. Summer taster sessions helped participants and their friends and families experience how to put knowledge into action, some participants rode a bicycle for the first time whilst others learned how to reduce food waste and save money!
The Sustainability Champions pilot project helps people link local action to improve their community’s wellness and reduce the impact of climate change. This year the project has hosted networking meetings to raise awareness of the amazing community work that already takes place across the borough, and how improving people’s quality of life has a direct positive effect on their local environment.
Community-led approaches and local expertise bring people together and strengthen community resilience. Becoming a Sustainability Champion gives a voice to communities that are most likely to be negatively affected by the impact of climate change.
2022 KEY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFA) ENGLAND COURSES ACHIEVEMENTS
We all have mental health and good mental health helps us deal with the challenges life presents. Sadly, more than 1 in 4 people in England experience a mental health problem each year, and this number increases for women, young adults, and people living alone.
UPG's Community Champions projects have embedded tackling poor mental health across all health and wellbeing services, building resilience and challenging inequalities is key to our approach. This year, UPG’s Instructor Members approved to deliver 2-day Mental Health First Aid courses successfully trained 50 individuals across Hammersmith and Fulham. More courses are scheduled for 2023. The aim is to develop a network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders to better support our local communities, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds.
FUTURE PLANS for 2023 and beyond...
After a difficult couple of years we are looking to rebuild on the resilience we have shown in the past couple of years. Our key growth areas continue to be:
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FAMILY HUBS – establishing family hubs across our centres will put children and young people first. Our hubs would provide a central access point for integrated services for families. This would enable families to make the most of all that UPG and its strategic partners have to offer.
GREENER SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE – ensuring we are matching the Councils ambition to be Carbon Neutral by 2030. This will mean we continue to monitor and adapt services and premises so we can do things better and reduce our impact on the environment and its precious resources. We will also support the community to make the changes necessary to play their part too.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING – we aim to develop more effective self care networks supporting health and social care initiatives, alleviating social isolation and promoting self care initiatives and tackling the cost of living crisis.
HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL – Whether it be through technology changes and patterns of working, opening up new avenues of communication and service delivery, UPG is showing flexibility and creativity in providing inclusive services to all.
Volunteering at UPG...
Volunteering is at the heart of the Urban Partnership Group, the contribution our volunteers make to the lives of individuals and the local community is vital.
We provide volunteers with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, and experience. Volunteers receive ongoing support and training to help them in their own personal and professional development. Our wide range of volunteering opportunities ensures there is something for everyone.
Volunteering opportunities exist within the Children’s Centre, Nursery, Masbro Youth Club, Community and Maternity Champions projects, Confident Parent Happy Child parenting service, Elders service, Food Distribution, reception and administrative support.
Contact the team at 020 7605 0800 or info@upg.org.uk to find out more
Finance | UPG Trustees
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2021/22 2020/21
Income £1,736,209 £1,856,296
Expenditure £1,867,306 £2,030,062
Surplus/(deficit) (£131,097) (£173,766)
Restricted £2,943 £208,504
Unrestricted reserves £327,317 £252,853
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This summary is only an extract from the full Financial Statements which are available on request
TRUSTEES OF THE URBAN PARTNERSHIP GROUP BOARD Maria Camacho Franco Chen Jacolyn Daly Hope Hanlan Vallon Leitão Amrani Grace Poku Kamini Sanghani (Chair) Andy Sharpe (Secretary) Cristina Tragni
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A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS
Addison Youth BBC Children in Need Big Lottery Building Better Opportunities Fund Awards for All - National Lottery City Bridge Trust European Social Fund Garfield Weston Hammersmith & Fulham Council Hammersmith United Charities Imperial College Jack Petchey Foundation John Lyon’s Charity Let Me Play Action
London Community Response Fund London Sport London Youth Mayor of London – London Community Energy Fund Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime Neighbourly Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation Penny Appeal The Daisy Trust Together in Hammersmith & Fulham Trust for London UK Youth Waitrose Community Fund
We have a number of other local partners that we work with who generously give their time, guidance, facilities and services free of charge. We love working with you all and are very grateful for your generosity.
MASBRO CENTRE • 87 MASBRO ROAD • LONDON • W14 0LR
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Registered Charity Number 1092258 • Registered Company Number 3446256 Annual report designed by Tessa Sanders-Barwick
URBAN PARTNERSHIP GROUP (A Company limited by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Registered Charity No. 1092258 DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023 OOLFE IT AND ADVI RTVICES L ccoun
URBAN PA HIP GROUP (A Company Ilmited by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charity Number 1092258 FINAN ENTS E YEAR ENDED ISY 23 CONTENT Pages Legal and Administrative Informatlon Directors, and Trustees, Report Auditor's Report statement of Financial Activities io Balance Sheet li Notes to the Flnanclal Statements 12-21
AN PARTNE oup (A Company Ilmlted by Guarantee) ENDED 31SY MARC NDAD TRATIVE IN TION Incorporation Mumber.. 3446256 Registered Charlty Number: 1092258 Trustees/Dlrectors: M. Camacho F. Chen J. Daly H, Hanlan V. Leitao-Amrani G. Poku K. Sanghanl C. Tra9ni Key Management Personnel A. Sharpe Company Secretary and Chief Executlve (RetSred 13th April 2023) C. Curtis Company Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (Appointed 3" Aprll 2023) U. Bal Project and Performance Manager V. Leltao Project Manager Registered Office: Masbro Centre, 87, Masbro Road, London W14 OLR Auditors: Elllot Woolfe & Rose Audit and Advlsory Services LLP, Chartered Accountants Elizabeth House, 54-58 Hlgh Street, Edgware, Mlddlesex HA8 7rr Sollcltors: Russell-cooke Solicitors 2 Putney Hill London SW15 6AB Bankers: HSBC UK Bank PIC 21 Kings Mall, King Street, London W6 OQF Goveming Document,, Memorandum and Artlcles of Association dated 8th October 1997
N PART ER IPG (A Company limlted by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charlty Number 1092258 YE SY MAR The Dlrectors anij trustees present the annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2023. LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Urban Partnership Group is incorporated under the Companie5 Act 2006 as a company Llmited by Guarantee. The Company obtalned charitable status with the Charity Commisslon on 29fh May 2002 nder registration number 1092258. Only members of the Company may be appolnted Directors/Trustees. New Trustees go on an Inductlon Course when first appointed. The following Dirertors who are regarded as trustees of Urban Partnership Group held office during the year 315t March 2023. M. Camachg F. Chen J. Daly H. Hanlan V. Leltao-Amranl G. Poku K. Sanghani C. Tragni TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the flnancial statements In accordance with the applicable law and regulations The financlal Statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006. the Memorandum and Articles of Assoclatlon, and Accounting and Reportlng by Charitles.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charlties preparSng their accounts In accordance wlth the Financial Reportlng Standard for Smaller Entitie5. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting pollcles and apply them conslstently; Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; Have due regard to guidan published by the CharSty Commissioners on publlc benefit. Prepare the financial statements on the going concerns basis unless it is Inapproprlate to presume that the company will continue in business.
Partnershl {A Company limited by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 C Number 1092258 DIRE ND TRU ' REPORT FOR THE YEAR E (continued) 1ST MAR The trustees are responslble for keeping proper accountlng records that dlsclose with the reasonable accuracy at any tlme the flnancial posltign of the company and to enable them to ensure that the flnancial statements comply with normally accepted accounting conventlons. They are alsts responsibly taklng steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other Irregularities. They delegate day-to-day running of the Charity to the C.E.O. and oversee remuneratlon of all employees. The trustees are responsible for the malntenance and integrity of the corporate financial informatiork included on the company's website. None of our Trustees receive remuneration, expenses or other beneflts from the Charlty. Statament as to disclosure to our audltors In so far as the trustees are aware at the tlme of approving our trustees, annual report.. there 15 no relevant informatlon. belng information needed by the audltor In connection wlth preparing their report, of which the group's auditor is unaware, and the trustees, having macje enquiries of fellow directors and the group'5 auditor that they ought to have indivldually taken, have each taken all steps that they are obliged to take as a director in order to fflake themselves aware of any relevant audit informatlon and to establish that the auditor Ss aware of that information. Mrs51on Statement UPG is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. It 15 funded principally by London Borough of Hammersmlth and Fulham with additional support from central government agencbes, grant making trusts, foundatlons and local businesses. UPG Is run by a board of directors that meet every two to three months to agree the strategic éirettlon of the organisatlon. The overall mlssSon of the Urban Partnership Group Is to build community involvement In the economlc, social and envlronmental regeneration In the London Borough of Hammersmlth & Fulham and surrounding areas. Aims Enhance and promote the health, leisure, soclal welfare and communlty envlronment of people in the London Borough of Hammersmlth and Fulham (LBHF) and surroundlng areas. Reduce Inequalities and remove discrimination and other cause of social exclusion in disadvantaged groups and communities In order to ensure that Hammersmlth & Fulham Is place where everyone has the opportunlty to live healthy and prosperously In tolerant, caring communitles. Rebuild communitles and improve opportunltles for disadvantaged people to participate in work and other aspects of community Ilfe. Continually Improve the delivery of services and Implement innovative solutlons to meet changing local needs and community aspiratlons. Public Beneflt The Trustees conflrm that they abide by the Charlty CommSsslon's general guidance on publlc benefit, complying with S4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public beneflt In pursuance of Its, objectives and actlvltle5.
Ur rtners (A Company limlted by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charlty Number 1092258 IRECTOR USTEE ORT FOR THE YEA (continued) 31ST MA 202 Revlew of Progress and Achievements Urbar) Partnership Group has a proven record of providlng a holistic programme of services supporting the most vulnerable in our communities. partbcularly low income families, chlldren and young people, the elderlyi people wlth disabilities and black & ethnic minority groups. The last financial year (22123) was always golng to be pivotal with a reconfiguration of local government fundlng and the outgoing of the long standing CEO. With a backdrop of a cost of livlng crisi5, cllmate change, flnanclal insecurity and global uncertainty it would only be Drganisations that are flexible, resI1ient and wlth creative vislon that will thrive in thls new environment. Wlth the community and maternity champlons programme comiF)g to an end, the Family Support contract redrawn and reduced and pilot projects not newed a new portfolio of servlces has erner9. After providing over 50,000 food parcels between April 2020 and March 2023 we could no longer sustain this servlce. Without external funding support, we served notlce on our management contrart to run the White City Community Centre. The sustainability community champions pilot project was redesl9ned as a local government servlce. However, we secured a long-term contract to run Children Centre services In the central area and will work In partnership with LBH&F to develop a Family Hub model. By rationalising services we have maintabned our invaluable affordable childcare Nursery provision at Brook Green and through new funding streams - particular thanks to the John Lyons Charlty and LBH&F King's Fund retained our popular youth club provision as we15 as continuing our "fit and fed" programme through LBH&F school holiday fundlng. A new health and wellbeing programme is emerging - retalning servlces previously run under the community champions programme together with more joined up services for elderly people through our Masbro and Edward Woods Community Centre programmes. New funding from Clty Bridge has helped re-establish our adult learning services and we are confident of provlding an employment support projert. The development of our centres Masbro, Edward Woods and Brook Green are ongoing priorities along wlth a new home needed for Flora Gardens Children's Centre. The Thlrd Sector Investment Fund has been the cornerstone of our funding programme slnce 2014 giving u5 the Important core fundlng needed to build a platform of external fundlng whlch are essentlal for our holistic programme of services. We look forward to the continual support of Hammersmith & Fulham Councll when this funding comes up for renewal in 2024. The accounts thi5 year reveal a small deficit, but thls Is vastly improved from last year. Sourcing appropr4ate funding is a priorltyi and applications have been submitted to provlde a much-neeéed cushion. This has included applications submitted to the Klng Charles Youth Fund, Natiollal Lottery Cost of Living fund and more recentlyi the John Lyons Refurbishment grant. The Masbro building is a fantastic asset and ctsmmodity for room hire and events but improvlng the marketing and promotlon strategy wlll have the building fourIshIng and busy. We want the footfall to double by this tiffte next year. Ensurlng that we have unrestricted fLJnds will allow us to expand the capacity of the staff team and cover the ongolng maintenance of thls old building. We ave recently invested In some much-needed paintlng and decorating around the bulldlng, new dlsplays, and murals for the enjoyment of both the staff and service users. The future is bright, wlth new partnerships blossoming, and old relationships being re-established.
Partnershl Grou (A Company limited by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charity Number 1092258 DIRECTORS. AND TR TEE (contlnued) Risk Management Financial Rlsk The Trustees have the overall responslbility for ensurlng that UPG has an appropriate system of controls, financial and otherwise, across the entlre organlsatlon Sn order to provlde reasonable assurance that.. Proper records are maintained, Flnanclal Informatlon is regularly avallable, Its assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposltion. Regulatory Rlsk UPG ensures that there are systems and controls in place to ensure that It Complies with all relevant laws and regulatlons Op•ratlonal Rlsk The Board of Trustees has concentrated on those areas where the charity is potentially at risk and Includes continuation of funding to ensure solvency. Public liabilltyt employee liabilitys and volunteers, personal rlsk when on slte all have Insurance cover. The secLErity of all members of the commuttitles we serve, and our staff are of paramount importance. Through these procedures, the Trustees are satisfied that all major risks have been identified and procedures implefflented 50 that key risks are adequately fflinimised. UPG Is a London Living Wage Employer. Reserves Pollcy The aim of UPG'S Reserves Policy is to ensure that its ongoing and future actlvltles are reasonably protected from unexpected financial rlsks. These could include.. Unexpected changes in funding streams or costs, Changes in working capital requirements to meet cash-flow needs, Specific funds required to meet unexpected one-off Items of expendlture. The Board of Trustees review regularly the adequacy of reserves to ensure solvency and contlnulty of operations. It is always an aspiration to have at least six months or more operatlng costs readllv available as reserves, whilst contlnulng to malntaln and improve the factlities we provide. As at 31st March 2023, Restrlcted and Desbgnated Reserves amounted to £Nil and £146,021 respectively, and Unrestricted Funds amounted to £187,284 {see Page 11 and Notes 13 and 15). Restricted and Deslgnated Funds will be spent only on the condltlons under whSch they were provided. urtis Company Secretary & Chlef Executlve Officer 16 January 2024
RBAN PARTNE (A Company Ilmlted by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charity Number 1092258 PENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT YEAR ENDED 31sr REP Oplnlon We have audlted the flnancial statements of Urban Partnershlp Group Llmited (the 'charity') for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise the Statement of Flnanclal Activbties including Income and Expendbture, the Balance Sheet, the notes to the account5, including a summary of significant accountlng polbcies. The financlal reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation 59 appllcable law and Unlted Kingdom Accounting Standards, Including FRS 102 The Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountlng Practice). In our oplnlon the financial statements: Glve a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 3 1 March 2023 and of its incomng resource5 and application of resosjrces for the period then ended. have been properly prepared in accordance with United Klngdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice- and- have been prepared in accordance wlth the requirements of the Companles Act 2006. Basls for oplnlon We conducted our audlt in accordance with International Standards on Audltlng IVKI ISAS (UK) and applicable law. Our responslbllities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audSt of the financial statements section of Dur report. We are Independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to L)ur audit of the financial statements In the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical respc>nsibilities in accordan with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtalned Is sufficlent and approprlate to provlde a basls for our opinion. Conclusions rel4tlng to going contsrn In audlting the financlal statements we have conduded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accountlng In the preparation of the flnancial Statements is appropriate. based on the work we have perfom)ed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, Indlvldually or collectlvelyi may cast slgnificant doubt on Urban Partnership Group's ablllty to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial Statements are authorised for issue. Our responslblllties and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are descrlbed in the relevant sections of this report.
PARTNE (A Company Ilmlted by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charity Number 1092258 INDEPE PORT F AUDITOR'S REPORT R ENDED 1ST con In Other Informatlon The trustees are responsible for the Dther informatlon. The other information comprises the informatlon Included the trustees, annual report, other than the financial statements and our audltor's report thereon. The trustee5 are responsible for the other infomiation contalned wbthln the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other Informatlon and, except to the extent otherwise expllcitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with out audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other Information and, in doing so. consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the flnancial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially mlsstated. If we identify such materlal inconsistencles or apparent materlal mlsstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rlse to a material mlsstatement Sn the flnancial statements themselves if based on the work we have performed, we conclude there has been a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report In thls gard. Opinion on other matters prescrlbed by the Companle$ Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken In the course of our audlt.. the information given in the Trustees, Annual Report, whlch Includes the Directors, Report prepared for the purposes of company law, for the financial year for which the financlal statements are prepared is conslstent with the financial statements; ènd the Directors, Report Included within the Trustees, Report has been prepared in attordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on whlch we are requlred to report by exceptlon In the Ilght of the knowledge ané understanding of the charltable company and its envlronment obtalned in the course of the audit. we have not Identified material misstatements In the Trustees Annual Keport. We have nothing to report in respect of the followlng matters where the Companies Act 2006 requbres us to pOrt to you if, in our opinion: adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audlt have not been received from branches not visited by us. or the financlal statement5 are not in agreement with the accountlng records and returns; or certaln disclosures of trustees. remuneration specifled by law are not made. or we have not received all the infomiatlon and explanations we require for our audlt- or the directors were not entitled to prepare the financlal ststements in accordance wlth the small companies, exemptlons in preparing the trustees, annual report and from the requSrement to prepare a strategic report.
URBAN HIP GR (A Company limited by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charity Number 1092258 PENDENT AUDITOR'S REP OR THE YEAR ENDED ntinued sr MAR Responsibilitles of trustees A5 explalned more fully in the Trustees, Responsibilities Statement, the trustees, who are also dlrectors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law, are responsbble for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they glve a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of flnanclal statements that are free from material mlsstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the flnanclal statements, the trustees are responslble for assesslng the charity's ability to continue as a golng cc>ncern, discl¢)slng, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basls of accounting unless the directors elther Intend to liquldate the charitable company or to se operntions, or have no rea115tic alternative but to do so. Audltor's responslbllltles for the audit of the a¢unt$ We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and the Companles Act 2006, and report in accordance with the Acts and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to Issue an audltor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance Is a hlgh level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audlt conducted in accordance with ISAS {UK} wlll always detect a materlal misstatement when It exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are consldered material If, Individually or In the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economlc decisions of users taken on the basi5 gf these financlal statements. Irregularities, including fraud, are Instances of non-compliance with laws and regulatlons. We deslgn procedures in Ilne with OLfr responsibllitie5, Outlined above, to detect material mi5Statements in respect of irregularitles, including fraud. The extent to whlch our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, Includlng fraud is detailed below.. Capabillty of the audit in of detectlng Irregularities. In identifylng and assessing risks of material mlsstatement in respect of irregularities, Includlng fraud and non-compliance wlth laws and regulations, our procedures Included the following: We enqulred of management, which included obtaining and reviewlng supporting documentatlon, concerning the group's policies and procedures relating to: Identifyingi evaluatlng, and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance,. The Internal controls established to mltlgate risks related to fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulation5. We inspected the minutes of rneetlngs of those charged with governance. We obtained an understandlng of the legal and regulatory framework that the group operates in. focusing on those laws and regulations that had a material effect on the flnanclal statements Dr that had a fundamental effect on the operations of the group from our professlonal and sector experience.
RSHIP GROUP {A Company limÈted by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charity Number 1092258 INDEPENDE R THE YEA REPORT continu CH 2023 ST We communbcated applicable laws and regulations throughout the audit team and remalned alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout the audlt. We reviewed the financlal statement disclosures and tested these to SUPPOrting documentation to a55e55 compliance with applicable laws and regulations. We performed analytlcal proTrdvres to Identlfy any unusual or unexpected relationships that may Indlcate rlsks of material mi55tatement due to fraud. In addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, we tested the approprbateness of journal entries and other adjustments, assessed whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias and tested signiflcant transactions that are unusual or those outside the normal course of busine5S. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there Is a rlsk that we wlll not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a materlal misstatement in the financial statements of non-compliance wlth regulatlon. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected In the financial statements, as we wlll be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The rlsk Ss also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentlonal concealrnent, forgery, coIILtsion, omission or mlsrepresentatlon. A further descrlptlon of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reportlng Council's webslte at: rc.or auditorsres This description forms part of our auditor's report. Use of our Report This report Is made solely to the charitable company'5 members. as a body. In accordance wlth part 4 of the Charlties (Accounts and Report5) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are requId to state to them Iri an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibllity to anyone other than the charity and the charlty's trustees as a body, for our audlt work, for this report, or for the oplnions we have formed. Senlor statutory auditor exemption. Elliot Woolfe & Rose Audit and Advisory Services LLP is eligible for appointment as audltor of the charity by vlrtue of Its ellglbillty for appointment as auditor under section 1212 of the Companles Act 2006. S.N. Seifert B.A. F.C.A. (Senior Statutory Auditor) 16th January 2024 For and on behalf of Elliot Woolfe & Rose Audlt and Advlsory Services LLP, Chartered Attountants and Statutory AudStor. 87H Floor Elizabeth House. 54-58 Hlgh Street, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7
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RBAN P RSHIP ROUP (A Company limited by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charity Number 1092258 AN EET A ST MAR 202 2022 Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible Flxed Assets 232,863 250,687 CURRENT SETS Debtors Cash at Bank and In Hand 21,615 325 614 347,229 1,440 261 425 262,865 CUR LIABILITIE Credltors.. amounts falllng due withln one year 213,137 137,056 URRENT A 134,092 125,809 Provlslon for Liabilities and Charges NET ASSETS £366,955 £376,496 NDS EMPL YED Capital Reserve Restrlcted Funds Designated Funds Unrestricted Funds 13 15 44,336 46,236 2,943 146,021 176,598 152,429 174,888 322,619 £366.955 327,3 17 E376,496 The Notes on pages 12 to 21 form part of the Financial Ststements. These Financial Statements have been prepareé In accordance with the Companies Act 2006 relatlng to Small Companies. Approved by the Trustees/Dlrectors on 202Pnd signed on thelr behalf by: K. Sanghani Chair of Trustees
URBAN PARTNERSHIP GR (A Cornpany limited by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charlty Number 1092258 NOTES TO THE F NA EN OR THE YEAR ENDED The Financial Statements of the Charity are prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" 2017, issued by the Charity Coinmission, the Companies Act 2006 and comply wlth the Compar¢y's Nemorandum and Articles of Assoclation, and are drawn up on the historical cost accounting basis. nd Accountin Grants and other Income are accounted for on a receivable ba515. Income Stream5 will be identlfied as either Restricted or Unrestricted and reported in the Financial Statements apprDpriateSy. Restricted Funds are monies raised for and thelr use restrlcted to a speclflc purpose or Grants subjected to donor-imposed conditions. Unrestricted Funds comprise those monles whlch may be used towards meetlng the Charitsble Objectives of the CharSty at the dlscretion of the Trustees. All Income, including Grants is credited to the Statement of FSnancla5 Actlvltles on a recelvable basis. Restricted Income relating to future perlods Is not recognised as Income but Is carried forward In Creditors as Income or Grants in Advance. d Asse san Tangible fixed assets are included In the balance sheet at cost and Include any Incidental expenses relatlng to refurblshment works to the Opportunitie5 Centre and the acquisition of ther furnlture and office equipment. De clatlon Following on from the major refurbishing and upgrading done durlno Lockdown, and In the Ilght of guidance from the Audlt Regulators, a fundamental review has been carried out on the Depreciation policies of the Charlty, bearing In mlnd the speclal uses to whlch the buildlngs are pijt. thelr age and condltlon. The Freeholds of the Masbro Centre and the Edward Woods Community Centre were transferred to the Charity in 2017. with Restricted Covenants preserving their use at the time, for the beneflt of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Due to these Restrictions, the value of these sltes, though of signiflcant value on the open market, had been brought into the Accounts at £1. each. Due to the age and usage of the buildings, it is difficult to assign any material value to them, as on the open market it Is believed the most likely option would be for the sites to be cleared and redeveloped into housing. We hève reconsidered these values and are stlll of the oplnbon that the appropriate value of these sites is £1. each. Accordinglyr llo further Depreciatlon will be charged in the Financlal Statements as regards buildings and refurblshment costs. Further extensive refurbishment is envisioned, which will be charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as incurred, or charged against Designated Funds, whlch have been set aside from the General Funds of the Charlty for thls purpose. As regards Flxtures Fbttings and Equlpment, Depreciation has been charged based on the estlmated useful Ilfe, on a Straight-Line ba515 for the year. The rates used vary between 3 to 7 years estimated life. Agsets acquired speclfically for short life projects are depreclated over the tlme span of the pro]ect. An additional Designation of Funds Is envlsaged, when finances permlt, for major works on the roof. wlth estlmates In the current post pandemic circumstances varying from £700,000 to £95Q,000. 12
URBAN PART IP GROUP (A Company limlted by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charlty Number 1092258 O THE FINAN ATEMENT FOR THE YEA ENDE (contlnued) 23 LX Rentals appllcable to operating Leases, where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain wlth the lessor are charged to the Statements of Financial Activitles on a 5traight-Ilne basls over the term of the lease. Staff who previously worked for the Council contlnue to subscribe to the Local Government penslon scheme {a defined benefit pension scheme) operated by Hammersmith & Fulham Council. The employers, contributions to the scheme are funded by the Urban Partnershlp Group. Pension Costs In the current year were E133,792 {2022 - £113,296). For other staff, Urban Partnership Group is in process of complying with the statutory auto- enrolment requirements. UPG is a registered charity and not subject to Income or Corporation tax on Its Encome or Actlvlties provided that resources are expended tsn the defined Charltable Activities. These accounts comply wlth The Charltles SORP FRS 102.
RBAN PART P GROUP (A Company Ilmlted by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charity Number 1092258 OTES TO THE FINANCIAL NTS R THE YEAR E 1ST MARCH 2 (contlnued) INCOMIN CES nre ricte Restricted Fund 202 2022 AND LEGACIE London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Old Oak & Park Royal DC 133,000 133,000 £137,000 £133,000 £133,000 £143,000 ITIE Trust for London Trusts and Businesses - Other BBC Children in Need City Bridge Trust 15,000 56,560 15,000 56,560 31,000 86,872 9,680 E126,560 £126,560 £165,052 £259 $60 £259 560 É308 052 LEA Iv LBHF - Family Support Contract LBHF - Adult Learning Contract LBHF- Edward Woods & Brook Green LBHF- Community Champions LBHF - Other Grants BOF ESF and LCC Gold L6HF HDllday Fnd 676,800 676,800 676,967 10,540 166.228 137,500 21,840 48,378 166,228 137,500 48,818 13,623 31,201 £1,074,170 166,228 137,500 48,818 13,623 31,201 El,074,170 £1.061,453 Childcare Fee5 Masbro, Edward Woods & Brook Green 1CoMe Course and Entrance Fees Rental Income D.B.S. Whlte City Community Centre Sundry and Other Ir)come HMRC Furlough Claims Business Interruptlon Claim 82,334 193,300 82,334 193,300 88,556 146,412 51,761 4,9LO 4,408 63,500 19,727 51,761 4,910 4,408 63,500 19,727 47,256 870 3,310 55,384 ID,775 14,109 £366,672 £420,040 £420,040 £420,040 £1,074,170 £1,494,210 £1,428,125 E420 Q40 £1 333 730 £1 753 770 El 736 177 14
TNERSHIP GRO (A Company limlted by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charity Number 1092258 NOTES TO THE FINA TATEMENT DED 1ST MARCH 2 {contlnued) LY IS OF EXP Total 2022 {al Eulldral - all Unrestrlcted Funds Incurred in seeking grants Advertislng & Publicity Premises Costs 89.260 11.462 12,000 57,681 17,600 9,000 £112,722 £84,281 (Restrlcted and Unrestricted) Wages Premises Repairs and Maintenance Post, Printing and Stationery Project Actlvities and Other Costs Tutors, Asses50rs & Registration Fees Depreciatlon 985,988 139, 146 19,667 20,316 435,363 33,040 15,924 1,006.463 152,914 133, 192 29,835 393.174 42,535 24,912 £1,649,444 £1,783,025 Note: Costs are incurred only as deemed necessary for the proper performance of actlvltles and projects. Where costs exceed Grants and other Restrlcted Funds recebved, they are met from Unrestricted Funds. It is, therefore, not feasible to dlfferentlate that element of cost which Is from Unrestrlcted Funds except in total. UPG uses a Departmental structure to record specific costs of each activlty. General overheads and support costs are allocated on an area and cost basis for structure, and time spent basis for staff. Support costs may be regarded as Premises, Repairs and Maintenance, and Post, Printing and Statlonery costs as noted above. ed Ic) - all Unrestricted Funds Costs incurred during the year of £6,408 (2022 £38,811) regardlng major repalrs have been written off against thls fund.(See Note 15). 15
URB RTNE IP GROUP (A Company Ilmited by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charity Number 1092258 NO ANCIA ENTS R THEYE DED sr MARCH (continued) ISOFE ITURE ntinue Total 202 (d) Staft Salarles Soclal Securlties, Costs Penslons 869,423 72,033 133,792 1,002,133 80,032 113,296 £1,075,248 £1,195,461 The average number of employees, analysed by functlon, was: Manaoement and Administration Projects io 40 50 36 45 Of these posts, part time staff were 27 30 No member of staff earned over £59,999, In addition, there were some 100 Volunteers whose servlces were used durlng the year. Audit fees other fees £7,000 £7,000 £5,500 E5,000 16
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RTNERSHIP GROUP (A Company Ilmlted by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charity Number 1092258 E FINANC TEMENTS FOR YEA NDED 31ST M (continued) TEES, RE NANDDO The TrLSStee5 received no Remuneratlon, Expenses or 8eneflts, with one exception (see Note 10). No Indemnlty Insurance is paid for trustees. No Donations to UPG were made by the Trustees. TANGIB IXED ETS qulpmen[ Freehold & Fixtures & Leasehold Fittings Premises Refurblshment Costs Total Balance at i*t April 2022 Addltions Balance at 315t March 2023 256,131 177,260 341,595 774,986 £256,131 £177,260 £341,595 £774,986 Depreciation at 1st Aprll 2022 Impairment of A55ets brought and carried forward Depreclation Charge for year Depreciation at 31st March 2023 232,252 1,882 257,622 491,756 32,543 2,824 £37,249 32,543 17,824 £542,123 15,000 £247,252 E257.622 Net Book Value at 1st Aprll 2022 £23,879 £142,835 £83,973 £250,687 Net Book ValLse at 3 1st March 2023 £8,879 £140,011 £83,973 £232,863 Two Freehold properties, Masbro Centre and Edward Woods Community Centre, were transferred to the Company on October 4th 2017 at no cost from the London Borough of Hammersmlth and Fulham. They were transferred with Restrictive Covenant5, SO as to preserve thelr current use for the Borough. Consequently, their open market value is taken as £1 each, and a Capital Reserve has been created to show the transfer, at a value of £2. As the value of Freehold5 transferred has been taken as £1, the professional costs brought forward assoclated with the transfer have been written off as Impalrments. Followlng a major refurbishment during lockdown, a review of the value of the sltes ha5 been carried out, and no DeF)reciation is belng charyed on Refurbishment costs, as noted in Note l Depreciation on page 12. PITAL RE ERVE 2022 Reserve re FreehDlds brought forward Appeal Funds for Solar Panels brought forward 46,234 46,236 (1,900) £44,336 47,500 47,502 (1,2661 £46,236 Depreciation of Solar Panels Reserve Carried forward An Appeal to fund the purchase of Solar Pane15 ralsed £47,500 out of a total cost of £70,590. The Depreciation over 2S years has been apportloned against the fund5 raised. 19
RBAN TNERS RO (A Company limlted by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charlty Number 1092258 NOTE HE FINA EMENT EYE ED 31ST (contlnued) RCH 202 2022 DEB Other Debtors & Prepayments 21,615 £21,615 1,440 £1,440 REDITO due wlthin one year Hammersmith & Fulham Councll other Creditors Grants, Rents & Fees In Advance Taxation Accrued Expenses 14,499 46,549 128,872 14,977 57,696 53,091 20,269 £213,137 £137,056 APITAL NDI The authorised capital and refurblshment commltments at 31st March 2023 were £NII (2022 £ Nil). io. NTI LIABILI There were no contingent Ilabilitie5 at 31st Narch 2023 (2022 - £ NII). ii. ELA PARTY ACTIO The Related Party transactions to be reported are the Contracts of Employment for.. Mrs Alecia Sharpe, wlfe of the C.E.O., as a Project admlnlstrator for the Edward Woods Communlty Champions Project at a salary of £26,520, and Ms Vallon Leitao-Amranl, a Trustee who Is on the Board as required by Of5ted, as the Children's Centre Manager at a Salary of E43,000. 12. MU TION MANA ENT NNE Remuneration Cost5 Of 5 Key Personnel (see Page l} 20
URBAN PARTNERSH up (A Company Ilmlted by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charity Number 1092258 OTE TOTH L STATEM THE YEAR DED 31ST (contlnued) H 2023 13. M NTONR TRICTED Balance ISIA 202 Income Ex endlt Balance a 31st March 202 LBHF- Maln Funding LBHF- Family Support Contract LBHF - Communlty Champion5 LBHF - Edward Woods and Brook Green LBHF Holiday 80 LBHF - Other Projects Trust for London City Bridge Trust Better OPPOrtunStles Fund other Trusts & Buslnesses 133,000 676,800 137,500 133,000 676,800 137,500 1,119 166,228 31,201 48,818 15,000 55,000 13,623 167,347 31,201 48,818 15,000 56,824 13,623 1,824 £2,943 £1,333,730 £1,336,673 14. ANA FNET A ETSB NDS NRESTRicr RESTRICTE TAL Tanglble Fixed Assets Debtors Cash at Bank/in Hand Creditors 232,863 21,615 325,614 213 137 E366,955 232,863 21,615 325,614 213 137 £366,955 15. ESIGNATE DS The Trustees have designated part of the Unrestricted Funds as a Repairs and Maintenance Fund, to maintaln the premises and facllitles that the Charlty uses. Costs incurred during the year of £6,408 regarding major repalrs have been wrltten off agaillst this fund. Total Funds Carried Forward are £146.021 as shown on page 10. 21
URBA PARTNERSHIP (A Company limlted by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charity Number 1092258 ENT AUDITOR. RE ENDED 31ST RT EP FOR TH Oplnlon We have audited the flnanaal statements of Urban Partnershlp Group Limited (the 'charlty'l for the year ended 31 March 2023 whlch comprise the Statement of Flnancial Actlvities including Income and Expenditure, the Balance Sheet, the notes to the accounts, including a sijmmary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparatlon Is applicable law and Unlted Kingdom Accountlng Standards, including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinlon the financlal statements: Glve a true and fair view of the state of the charltable company's affairs as at 31 March 2023 and of its incoming resources and appllcation of resources for the period then ended,. have been properly prepared in accordance with Unlted Klngdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and; have been prepared In accordance wlth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basls for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Audlt1ng (UK) ISAS (UK) and applicable law. Our responsib51itle5 under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the flnanclal statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company In accordance with the ethical requlrements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethlcal responsibilities In accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audlt evldence we have obtalned is sufficient and appropriate to provlde a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relatlng to golng concern In auditing the flnanclal statements we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basls of accounting in the preparation of the flnanclal statements is appropriate. based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any materfal uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectlvelyi may cast significant doubt on Urban Partnership Group's ability to contonue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the flnanclal statemefits are authori5ed for issue. Our responsibilities and the responslbllities of the trustee5 Wlth respect to golng concern are described In the relevant sections gf this report.
URB TNERS RO (A Company Ilmlted by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charity Number 1092258 IND DENT AUDITOR'S TFO E YEAR RT co D 31ST MARCH ed Other Informatlon The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other informatlon comprises the information included in the trustees. annual report, other than the financial statements and our audltor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other Information contained wlthin the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other Information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated In our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connectlon with out audlt of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other informatlon and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsSstent with the financial statements or our know5edge obtained In the audit or otherwlse appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconslstencies or apparent materlal misstatements, we are required to determine whether thls gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves If based on the work we have performed. we conclude there has been a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothlng to report in thls regard. Opinion on other matters pres¢rlbed by the Companles Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit.. the Informatlon given in the Trustees, Annual Fieport, which includes the Directors, Report prepared for the purposes of company law, for the fbnancial year for whlch the financlal statements are prepared is consistent wlth the financial statements: and the Dlre¢tors' Report Included withln the Trustees, Report has been prepared in accordance wlth appllcable legal requlrements. Matters ofi which we are required to report by exception In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charltable company and it5 envlronment obtalned in the course of the audit, we have not identlfled material mlsstatements In the Trustees Annual Report. We have nothing to report In respect of the followln9 matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion.. adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not vislted by us. or the financlal statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns. or certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made; or we have not recelved all the information and explanations we require for our audlt; or the directors were not entitled to prepare the financial statements In accordance wlth the small companles, exemptions In preparing the trustees. annual report and from the requlrement to prepare a Strategic report.
RBAN NE HIP GR (A Company Ilmlted by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charlty Number 1092258 DEPENDENT R THE DITOR'S ENDE RT continue 023 1ST Responsibllltles of trustees As explalned more fully in the Trustees, Responslbllities Statement, the trustees, who are also directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and falr vlew, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material mlsstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the flnancial statements, the trustees are responsible for a5sesslng the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, dlsclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going conrn basis of accountlng unless the directors elther intend to Ilquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistlc alternative but to do so. Auditor's re5ponsibllllles for the audlt of the accounts We have been appolnted as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and the Companies Act 2006, and report In accordance wlth the Acts and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder. Our objectives are to obtaln reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from materlal misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to i55ue an auditDr's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance Is a high level of assurance but Ss not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance wlth ISAS (UK) wlll always detect a materlal misstaternent when it exSsts. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, Indlvidually or In the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to Influence the econombc declslons of users taken on the basi5 of these flnancial statements. Irregularlties, including fraud, are Instances of non-compllance with laws and regulatlons. We design procedures in Ilne with our responsibilities, outllned above, to detect materlal misstatements in respert of irregularities, Including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detectlng Irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: Capablllty of the audit in of detectlng Irregularltles. In Identifying and assesslng risks of materlal misstatement In respect of irregularltSes, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, our procedures included the following: We enquired of management, which included obtaining and reviewlng supportlng documentation, concerning the group's pollcies and procedures relatlng to.. Ldentifyingi evaluatlngi and complying wlth laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instance5 of non-compliance. The internal controls established to mitigate rlsks related to fraud or non-compliance with laws ad regulations. We Inspected the minutes of meetlngs of those charged wlth govemance. We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that the group operates in, focuslng on those laws and regulations that had a material effect on the flnancial statements or that had a fndamental effect on the operations of the group from our professlonal and sector experbence.
URBAN PARTN up (A Company limited by Guarantee) Company Number 3446256 Charlty Number 1092258 DEPENDENT AUDIT FOR THE Y RT continued 1ST MARCH 20 We communicated applicable laws and regulations throughout the audit team and remained alert to any indlcatlons of non-compliance thmughout the audit. We reviewed the financial statement disclosures and tested these to supporting documentation to assess compliance wlth applicable laws and regulations. We performed analytical procedure5 to identlfy any unusual or unexpected relatlonships that may Indlcate risks of material misstatement d¥Je to fraud. In addresslng the risk of fraud through management override of controls, we tested the approprlateness of journal entries and other adjustments, assessed whether the Judgements made In making accounting estimate5 are indlcatlve of a potential blas and tested significant transactions that are unusual or those outside the normal course of business. Because of the inherent Ilmltatlons of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all Irregularities, includin9 those leading to a material misstatement In the financial statements of non-compliance with regulatlon. This rlsk increases the MO that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we wlll be less likely to become aware of instafjces of non-compllance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurrlng due to fraud rather than error, as fraud Involves intentional concealment, forgeryi collusion, omission or misrepresentatlon. A further description of our responslbillties is available on the Flnancial Reporting Council'5 website at.. www.frc.or This description forms part of our audltor's report. Use of our Report This report Is made solely to the charltable company's rnembers, as a bodyi in accordance with part 4 of the Charitbes (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audlt work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permltted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibllity to anyone other than the charity and the charitY'S trustees a5 a bodyi for our audit work, for thls report, or for the opinions we have formed. Senior statutory audltor exemptlon. Elllot Woolfe & Rose Audlt and Advlsory Services LLP Is ellgible for appointment as auditor of the charlty by vlrtue of its eligibility for appoiritment as audltor under section 1212 of the Companles Act 2006. S.N. Seifert B.A. F.C.A. {Senior Statutory Auditor) 16th January 2024 For and Dn behalf of Elliot Woolfe & Rose Audit and Advisory Servlces LLP, Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor. 8TH Floor Ellzabeth Hrtruse, 54-58 High Street, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7