Rcgistered Charity Number:_ 04351686
BIRMINGHAM ASIAN RESOURCE CENTRE
TRUSTEES. REPORT
AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR END
31 March 20?4
Birmingham Asian Resource Centre
First Floor, 149 Lozells Road, Birmingham, England, Bl 9 2TP

BIRTrIINGHAM ASIAN RESOURCE CENTRE
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
Page
Trustees, Report
3to5
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Actii'ities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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BIRITrIINGHAM ASIAN RESOURCE CENTRE
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 Marcli 2024
TRUSTEES, REPORT
Introduction The Birmingham Asian Resource Centre (BARC) continues to be a key social welfare
agency that serves the wider Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities of Birmingham. Our mission
remains focused on providing essential support, guidance, and services in a range of Asian languages
including Punjabi, Hindi. Urdu, and Bengali. This multilingual approach allows us to offer culturally
sensitive services to the community. Throughout 2023, we provided assistance through advice, home
visits, outreach, and by representing the community in collaboration with other agencies.
Achievements and Performance in 2023 This year presented significant challenges as many in our
community faced increased hardships due to the cost of living crisis. With rising energy bills, food and
fuel prices, and prescription charges, the decline in clients. morale and mental health was palpable.
BARC'S services became more crucial than ever in addressing pressing issues like men's mental health,
women's health (with a focus on breast cancer awareness and peri-menopause), and the plight of
hidden carers and older adults.
A key issue we addressed in 2023 was the financial abuse of older adults, many of whom are living in
inadequate housing and forced to make difficult choices between heating and eating. These struggles
underscored the urgent need for the Centre's continued work in providing both practical and emotional
support to the most vulnerable.
Supporting the Community BARC served around 4,000 people ihis year, with services extending to key
programmes such as badminton for youth, in partnership with 'Sports England" However, we regret to
announce the conclusion of our Golden Age Warm Hub programme, supported by Independent Age
Grant. Despite this, our partnerships with Thrive Together, Cadent Foundation, Heart of England, Lottery
Funding, National Energy Action, and the Canal and River Trust enabled us to deliver valuable services
and projects, including those targeting youth. older adults, and hidden carers.
Challenges and Response Operating wilh a small team and the vital assistance of volunteers, delivering
our broad range of programmes under significant resource constraints has been demanding.
Nonetheless, the unwavering dedication of our staff. volunteers, and partners ensured that BARC
continued to meet its objectives, offering confidential, impartial, and culturally relevant services to the
community.
Looking Ahead: Future Strategy We aim to expand our Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG)
services, which remain central to our work. Alongside this we will continue our mission of "improving
health and wellbeing, instilling dignity and respect., Moving forward, we will continue to operate from
our primary location on Lozells Road and our secondary hub at St Silas Church. A major focus for the
future will be supporting our aging population, who are living longer but not necessarily healthier lives.
Ensuring they have access to services that improve their lifestyle and wellbeing will be a priority.

BIRIMINGHAM ASIAN RESOURCE CENTRE
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
We have strengthened our team with the addition of a Business Development Officer whose focus is
ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Centre. This marks a strategic step forward in our journey
towards becoming more self-sufficient while continuing to provide top-tier advice and guidance.
Conclusion We extend our deepest gratitude to the trustees. our funders, partners, and volunteers for
their invaluable support throughout 2023-2024. Their contributions have been integral to our ability to
serve the community and address the evolving needs of Birmingham's BME population. As we move
into 2025, BARC remains committed to enhancing the health, dignity, and wellbeing of the community.
IMPACT STATEMENT
We provide vital support to disadvantaged and deprived individuals from Birmingham's diverse South
Asian communities, one of the largest in the UK. Despite their significant contributions to the city's
cullural and economic fabric, many face persistent socio-economic challenges. High unemployment,
low wages, and overcrowded housing conditions are common, while barriers like language and cultural
differences limit access to education and healthcare. These struggles are compounded by
discrimination and social isolation, often leading to mental healih issues. Yet, the community remains
resilient, preSe￿ing its heritage and seeking better opportunities.
From April 2023 to March 2024, we supported 2.032 individuals
Gender Breakdown.. 1,107 males, 925 females
Disability/Health Issues.. 418 males, 749 females
Over 55s.' 1,402 individuals
Living Alone or Isolated.. 914 individuals
From April 2024 to September 2024, 2,089 people accessed our services
Gender Breakdown.. 832 males, 1,257 females
Over 55s: 784 individuals
Disability/Health Issues- 565 males. 904 females
Living Alone or Feeling Isolated: 982 individuals (a record high in just 6 months)
In terms of advice services, we delivered:
April 2023 - March 2024.. 489 sessions
April 2024 - September 2024.. 623 sessions

BlkMINGHAM ASIAN RESOURCE CENTRE
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 Marcli 2024
Our efforts to support income maximization and debt management have been crucial:
. April 2023 - March 2024: £229,000 in income generated, £39,732 in debt managed
. April 2024- September 2024.. £305,285 in income generated, £174.600 in debt managed
The growing demand for our services reflects these communities, urgent and increasing needs.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document. memorandum and articles of association, and
constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Trustees
Mr Muhammad Idrish
Mr Muhammiid Imlious Sheikh
Mr Sobur Khan
Mr Umar Khurram {resign¢d May 2024)
Mrs Nighet Nisa
Mr Haroon Majid
Mr Noel Caslellino O'oined July 2024)
Company Secretary
Ms Jiima BegFum
Company Registered Number
04351686 {En&yland and WalLs)
Charitv Registered Iyumber
1093110
Registered Office
First Floor, 149 Lozclls Road. Birniingham.
England, B19 ?TP
Independent Examiner:
Marneros MarcLlS & Co
HaglLy Court
40 Vicaraoc Road, Edgblc StgR;;:,,
Binning7liam. Wesl ￿lIdlandS
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BIRMINGHAM ASJAN RESOURCE CENTRE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Birmingham Asian Resource Centre ('the
Company,)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year
ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law)
you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part
16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my
examination of your charity's accounts as carried
out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I
have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011
Acl.
Independent examiner's statement
I can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the
ACCA, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no
matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the
2006 Act., or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any
requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
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Fhl Floor. Hagley CoLfft
40 Rood
Edgbast¢)n
ltrmlngham
B15 3EZ

BIRIMINGHAM ASIAN RESOURCE CEINTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 Marcli 2024
Unrestricted Unrestrieted
funds-
funds -
General
Designated
Recommended
categories by actii'ity
Restricted
income funds
Total Fund$
2024
Total Fund$
2023
Notes
Ineome and
endowments from:
Donations and ILgacies
4,980.00
187,593.00
192,573.00
151,756.50
Investments
5,642.47
5,64?.47
1,100.81
Total
10,622.47
187,593.00
198,215.47
152,857.31
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
30.987.00
CharilablL aLlii'ilics
79,959.70
79,959.70
38,583.20
Support Costs
22,-1?9.95
22,329.95
OihLr
944.00
939.71
1,883.71
34,691.51
Total
944.00
103,229.36
104,173.36
104,261,72
Net
income/(expenditure)
9,678.47
84,363.64
94,042.11
48,595.59
Net movement in
funds
9,678.47
84,363.64
94,042.11
48,595.59
Reconclllation of
funds:
Totcil t'unds brought
torw'ard
562 ?40.81
75.9?8.28
638.169.09
589.573.50
Appurtionment ot
de.signalcd lunds
-400,000.00
400,000.00
Total funds carried
foni'llrd
171,919.28
400,000.00
160,291.92
732,211.20
638,169.09

BIRMINGHAM ASIAN RESOURCE CEINTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATENIENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 Marcli 2024
Recommended
categories by activity
Unrestricted
fund5
Restricted
income funds
Total Funds
2024
Total Funds
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
T(Ingiible assets
7,55? 85
7.55?.85
8,496.85
Total fixed assets
7,552.85
7,552.85
8,496.85
Current assets
Debtors
25,419.00
1,000.00
26,419.00
26,419.00
Cash at bank and in hand
535,5?0.64
210,426.25
745,946.89
637,017.39
Total current assets
560,939.64
211,426.25
772,365.89
663,436.39
CrLditors.' amounts
talling diie within one
year
10
?? ?8¥.54
22,288.54
8,345.15
Net current
assetsl(liabilities)
560.939.64
189,137.71
750,077.35
654,091.24
Total assets loss
current liabilities
568,492.49
189,137.71
757,630.20
663,588.09
Provisions t'or liabilities
(?5,419.00)
{?5,419.00}
(25,419.00)
Total net assets or
593,911.49
189,137.71
783,049.20
689,007.09
Funds of the Charih,
Unr¥striLILd funds
577,?04.5?
577 ?04.5?
562,240.81
Restricted income tunds
140,553.14
140.55.1.14
75,9?8.28
Endoivmeiit fui)d8
Total funds
577,204.52
140,553.14
717,757.66
638,169.09
ThL financial stat¥m¥nts iviri approi'cd by the Board on ?3-Dec-?0?4 and signcd on its b¢half by:
Mr Mulianunad ImtiOU5 Sheikh
Trustee

BIRMINGHAM ASIAN RESOURCE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATENIENTS
l Accounting Policies
l. l Accounting Policies
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102,
have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective I
January 2019),,
Financial Reporting Standard 102'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statemenls have been prepared under the
historical cost
convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expend iture as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals
basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where
costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the
use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated
useful life.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the
charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further
explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight
line basis over the period of the lease.

BERfvIINGHAM ASIAN RESOURCE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sTATE￿IENTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MarcEI 2024
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the
charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period
to which they relate.
Grants received
Some of the grants received have been recognised over the life of the grant. However, in most cases
the grant is recognised in the income and expenditure account upon receipt,
1.2 Basis of preparation
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102,
have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective I
January 2019),,
Financial Reporting Standard 102'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statemenls have been prepared under the
historical cost convention.
.3 Going concern
The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic
conditions and have, at the time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts,
2 Income from Donations and Legacies
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income funds
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Analvsis
Gcncral gyraiits pr()vidLd
by Govemmendoiher
charitie
4,980.00
I I17.593.00
192,573.00
151,756.50
4,980.00
187,593.00
192,573.00
151,7i6.50
3 Income from Ini'estment5
Unrestricted funds
Total funds 2024
Total funds 2023
Analjsis
Interest income
5.64?.47
5.64?.47
5,642.47
5,64?.47
1.100.81
1,100.81
10

BIRIlllNGHAM ASIAN RESOURCE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 Marcli 2024
4 Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Total funds 2024
Total funds 2023
Analysis
LLgal/profcssional fccs
Staff costs
Support Cost
5.796.20
70,762.70
9,197.00
79,959.70
32,787.00
3X,iX3.20
5 Support Costs
Total funds 2024
Total funds 2023
Analysls
Advertisiniy and niarketing
Printing and stationLry
Rciii collLClion. propLrty rcpairs and
maintenance charges
Charity runningF Losls
LLgialiProfLssional fLLS
ALcounlants fLCS
145.00
426.00
12,344.11
6,944.84
670.00
1,800.00
22J29.95
1,800.00
63,774.01
6 Other Expenditure
Unrestricted
t'unds
Restricted
income
fund5
Total funds 2024
Total funds
202.1
Analvsis
Other Expenditure
DepreLialion Chargye for the
Year - Fixtures & Fittings
939.71
1.3,747.51
944.01)
944.QO
944.1)0
944.110
9.39. 71
1.88.3.71
34,6L)1.51

BIRMINGHAM ASIANI RESOURCE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FIINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 Marcli 2024
7 Tangible Fixed Assets
7.1 Cost or valuation
Fixtures &
Fittings
At 01 April 2023
Additions
2?,861.20
Disposals
Revaluiilions
Transfers
At 31 March 2024
??,861.20
7.2 Amortisation and impairments
Fixtures &
Fittings
At 01 April 2023
Additions
14,3C)4.35
944.00
Disposals
R¥valualions
Tran.stcrs
At 31 March ?024
15,308.35
7.3 Net book valuL'
Fixtures &
Fittings
At 01 April 20?3
At 31 March ?024
8,496.85
7,552.85
8 Debtors: Amounts falling due ivithin one )'ear
Total funds 2024
Total funds 2023
Trc1d¢ debtors
Other debtors
?5,419.00
,o()o.i)o
?6,419.110
25,419.00
i.000.00
26.419.011

BIRMINGHAM ASIAN RESOURCE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
9 Cash at bank and in hand
General
Designated Restricted
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Designated and reservcs
Currcnt account
135,5?0.64
400,000.00
535,520.64
637.017.39
210,426.?5 ?10,4?6.?5
745,946.89
637,017.39
10 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one vear
Total funds 2024
Total funds 2023
TradL crLdiiors
ALcruals and deferred income
Taxation and SOLiiil security
Oiher creditors
584.00
6,968.00
11,549.9?
3,1116.6?
72,288.54
5,168.00
3,177.15
8.345.15
13

BIRIMINGHAM ASIAN RESOURCE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
I I Charity funds
I 1.1 Details of material funds held and movement5 during the CURRENT reporting period
Fund
balances
brouRht
forivard
Gains
Expenditure Transfers and
losses
Fund
balances
carried
forii'ard
Income
Fund namcs
Unrestricted Fund
26,316.81
4,980.00
{3,484.00)
27,812.81
Restricted Fund
7,8?5.24 187,593.00 (98.889.36)
96.528.88
535,9?4.00
535.924.00
Restricted Income
t'unds
53,649.50
53,649.50
Total
623,715.55 19? 573.00 (102.373.361
713,915.19
11.2 Details of material funds held and moi'ements during the PREN'IOUS reporting period
Fund
balances
brou&iht
fonvard
Gains
Expenditure Transfers and
losses
Fund
balanccs
carried
forii'ard
Fund names
Income
Unrestrlctcd Fund
?7,?60.81
(944.00)
?6.316.81
Restricted Fund
1?5,596.50 {117,771.261
7,825.24
535.9?4.00
535.924.110
Restricted income
funds
53.649.50
53.649.S
Total
589,i73.50 15? 8j7.11 (118.715.261
6?3,715.i5
14

BIRMINGHAM ASIAN RESOURCE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 Marcli 2024
11.3 Transfers betm'een funds
This Year
Amount
Betiveen unrebtrirted ¢ind restricted tunds
Between endowment and restricted t.unds
Between endow'nienl and iinreslriLted funds
Last Year
Amount
Beliveen unreslriLled and reslriLled tiinds
Beiiveen endoii'nienl and reslriLled tunLIs
Between endoi¥'nient and iinr¢striil¢d t"Iinds
15