## **URBAN**
## P A R T N E R S H I P G R O U P
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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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OVER
OVER 295
1,090
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
programme
91
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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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...
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## **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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## P A R T N E R S H I P G R O U P
## 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
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URBAN PA
HIP GROUP
(A Company Ilmited by Guarantee)
Company Number 3446256
Charity Number 1092258
FINAN
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CONTENT
Pages
Legal and Administrative Informatlon
Directors, and Trustees, Report
Auditor's Report
statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
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(A Company Ilmlted by Guarantee)
ENDED 31SY MARC
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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
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IPG
(A Company limlted by Guarantee)
Company Number 3446256
Charlty Number 1092258
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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
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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
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(A Company limlted by Guarantee)
Company Number 3446256
Charlty Number 1092258
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31ST MA
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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
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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.
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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.
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