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2021-03-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1099066

Company Registration No. 03727229 (England and Wales)

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees

A Zaidi P Jepson K Aruf I Akbar

Secretary

Secretary A Zaidi Charity number 1099066 Company number 03727229 Principal address 59-63 Carlisle Street Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 1HA Registered office 59-63 Carlisle Street Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 1HA Independent examiner Hart Shaw LLP Europa Link Sheffield Business Park Sheffield S9 1XU Bankers HSBC Bank 35 College Street Rotherham S65 1AF

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6 - 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 14

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association , the Companies Act 2006 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016) . This report serves the purpose of both a trustees’ report, and a directors’ report under company law.

Objectives and activities

The company is a registered charity and its principal object is the development of and creation of opportunities for women, young people and families in the Rotherham area as well as providing opportunities for training and employment for the community within the Borough of Rotherham.

The aims and objectives of the charity are:

In setting plans and priorities for areas of work the Board of UMCC has had regard to the guidance from the Charity Commission on the provision of Public Benefit, with particular attention paid to how planned activities will contribute to meeting the objectives of UMCC.

Please see plans for the future, most of these are ongoing and apply equally to the year the report covers.

Charitable purposes (Public Benefit)

An example of a recent specific project successfully completed is Adult Community Learning. The project achieved its targets in terms of number of learners with 89% pass rate for the accredited ESOL courses. In addition:

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the 2011 Charity Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission regarding public benefit.

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Achievements and performance

2021 has been a difficult year hugely challenging and unpredictable.

The interruption caused by lockdown issues seriously impacted on those services in the community. During the pandemic our clients suffered from loneliness or required support. The step that country took included staying away from home and families. This precented UMCC an immeasurable need that was communicated by word of mouth. Specifically, the Managing Director worked with staff to find ways to address the issues of scams, create communication strands of support and consider and respond to the mental wellbeing of individuals in the community whilst also maintaining a class structure that could support both wellbeing and learning.

The staffing of the centre identifies the skeleton calendar under which staff needed to work to maintain social distance and review Covid 19 preparations. The online communication which we provided 29 Tablets to our beneficiaries, to communicate online with their issues and problems whilst at the same time progressing with their online classes and also contact with staff through WhatsApp group, Twitter and Zoom. The major part was continuously applying for funding regularly, for the Centre to maintain financial stability.

We received funding from Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) to provide a weekly food parcel to families who were asylum seekers, refugees, unemployed or low income, which was delivered to their homes 379 parcels were delivered to vulnerable families with young children.

We were involved in the Census Project through Good Things Foundation which was one of the most

successful projects we have delivered with a 79% outcome.

South Yorkshire Community Foundation Covid – 19 Response Grant for the purchase of PPE which was to provide a safe environment for staff, students, volunteers, and members of the public. We purchased masks, sanitiser, signage, free standing screens, and desk screens which would not have been possible without this grant. This allowed us to make the Centre a safe and clean environment.

South Yorkshire Community Foundation – Community Resilience Programme this was awarded for 2 years

and which we are successfully delivering in this current situation.

RMBC Discretionary Business Grant – This grant was a great help towards our core costs and staff salaries. Without this grant UMCC would have remained closed during lockdown RMBC have been a huge support during this difficult time.

RMBC – HAF Project Rotherham Healthy Holidays Summer Club, this was a huge success we delivered 5 weeks of activities during the summer holidays 32 children registered with the project. We received further funding from RMBC - HAF Project to be delivered over the Christmas period.

We continue our hard work and dedication that we are in our 9 th year of the Investors In People award, this shows the hard work of our staff team keeping the standard high and satisfying the requirements of the Investors In Peoples standard. We continue with our training and good governance and management.

Overall, the United Multicultural Centre has experienced some successes during the unpredicted experience of lockdown and the continuing pandemic in Rotherham. The staff are kept up to date with Rotherham Council’s communication. There will be a need for continual reviews to ensure that the current and present work maintains the objectives of the organisation. A difficult period during this pandemic has allowed the charity to build an offshoot of online presence and focus on the importance of maintaining telephone and online contact to operate.

The board members, Managing Director, and staff have worked together successfully through teamwork and commitment to date. We therefore thank all the Trustees and staff for their unprecedented work this year. They have worked successfully with limited resources and created a positive plan to move us forward in this difficult Covid-19 period.

Whilst Covid-19 will continue to impact on our funding, we successfully secured funding for 2022 this supports a positive contribution and a way forward for the United Multicultural Centre to continue to create successful impact within our diverse communities.

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Whilst continuing to seek new funding and opportunities to build upon our current success the reality is that there is a great possibility that the impact of Coronavirus will remain with us for some time.

The board members, Managing Director, and staff have worked together successfully through teamwork and commitment to date. We therefore thank all the Trustees and staff for their unprecedented work this year. They have worked successfully with limited resources and created a positive plan to move us forward in this difficult Covid-19 period.

Whilst Covid-19 will continue to impact on our funding, we have successfully secured funding for the 2021 Census for individuals who are not computer literate. This supports a positive contribution and a way forward for the United Multicultural Centre to continue to create successful impact within our community.

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Financial review

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months ' expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the chaity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. The main method of risk management is to take all major decisions at board meetings where all trustees can consider the risks rather than leaving the decision to people who operate the charity on a daily basis who will generally have a view from their particular operational perspective.

However, we are constantly seeking new funding and commissioning opportunities for the sustainability of the activities and the organisation.

The Board Members, Managing Director and staff at UMCC have worked together, showcasing excellent team work. I would like to thank all of them for their hard work and commitment to achieve higher goals for the community of Rotherham.

Structure, governance and management

The company became a registered charity on 19 August 2003.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year were:

A Zaidi P Jepson K Aruf I Akbar

Trustees are appointed either if recommended by the trustees or proposed by a member entitled to vote at a meeting. All trustees shall retire by rotation after three years but are eligible for re-election.

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The trustees' r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.

A Zaidi

Trustee Dated: 21 December 2021

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of United Multicultural Centre (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity 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 the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) . In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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 that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Martin McDonagh FCA For and on behalf of Hart Shaw LLP Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor

Europa Link Sheffield Business Park Sheffield S9 1XU

Dated: 21 December 2021

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
Income from:
C haritable activities
Grants receivable
2
38,441
9,318
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Outreach work
3
20,558
9,318
Total charitable expenditure
20,558
9,318
Net income/(expenditure) for the year/
Net movement in funds
17,883
-
Fund balances at 1 April 2020
12,943
-
Fund balances at 31 March 2021
30,826
-		 Total
2021
£
47,759
29,876
29,876
17,883
12,943
30,826		 Total
2020
£
41,333
41,748
41,748
(415)
13,358
12,943

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Comparative year information
Unrestricted
Restricted
Year ended 31 March 2020
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
Income from:
C haritable activities
Grants receivable
2
24,233
17,100
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Outreach work
3
24,648
17,100
Total charitable expenditure
24,648
17,100
Net income/(expenditure) for the year/
Net movement in funds
(415)
-
Fund balances at 1 April 2019
13,358
-
Fund balances at 31 March 2020
12,943
-		 Total
2020
£
41,333
41,748
41,748
(415)
13,358
12,943

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2021

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
7
Current assets
Debtors
8
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
9
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Unrestricted funds		 2021
£
-
29,616
29,616
(2,036)		 £
3,246
27,580
30,826
30,826
30,826		 2020
£
6,000
3,878
9,878
(2,940)		 £
6,005
6,938
12,943
12,943
12,943

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2021.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 21 December 2021

A Zaidi Trustee

Company Registration No. 03727229

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

United Multicultural Centre is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 59-63 Carlisle Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1HA.

1.1 Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's memorandum and articles of association, the Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling , which is the functional currency of the charity . Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Charitable activities

These are costs incurred on the charity's educational operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity's compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including independent examination, strategic management, trustees' meetings and reimbursed expenses.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Land & buildings 6.67% straight line Plant and machinery 33% straight line Fixtures, fittings & equipment 15% reducing balance Motor vehicles 25% reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any ) .

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1 Accounting policies (Continued)

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity 's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

1.10 Restricted and unrestricted funds

Restricted funds are those received from donors which are subject to restrictions on the purposes for which they may be used. Unrestricted funds are those where there are no externally imposed restrictions and include funds freely available to the charity for expenditure or appropriation to reserves for internally designated purposes.

2 Income from charitable activities

Performance related grants
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds		 2021
£
47,759
38,441
9,318
47,759		 2020
£
41,333
24,233
17,100
41,333

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

3 Expenditure relating to charitable activities

Depreciation and impairment
Charitable activities undertaken directly
Governance costs		 2021
£
2,109
26,831
28,940
936
29,876		 2020
£
2,756
37,302
40,058
1,690
41,748

Governance costs include payments of £ 1,560 in respect of independent examination fees (20 20£ 1,500).

4 Trustees

None of the trustees received any remuneration during the year and none of them were reimbursed expenses.

5 Employees

Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2021 2020
Number Number
Trustees 4 4

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.

6 Taxation

The company is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from charge to corporation tax on its charitable activities.

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

7 Tangible fixed assets

Land &
buildings
Plant and
machinery
Fixtures,
fittings &
equipment
Motor
vehicles
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2020
41,881
78,992
31,480
9,750
Disposals
-
-
-
(9,750)
At 31 March 2021
41,881
78,992
31,480
-
Depreciation and
impairment
At 1 April 2020
38,523
78,273
29,631
9,671
Depreciation charged in
the year
1,683
719
278
-
Eliminated in respect of
disposals
-
-
-
(9,671)
At 31 March 2021
40,206
78,992
29,909
-
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2021
1,675
-
1,571
-
At 31 March 2020
3,358
719
1,849
79		 Total
£
162,103
(9,750)
152,353
156,098
2,680
(9,671)
149,107
3,246
6,005

All fixed assets are used for charitable purposes.

8
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
9
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Accruals and deferred income		 2021
£
-
2021
£
2,036		 2020
£
6,000
2020
£
2,940

UNITED MULTICULTURAL CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

10 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Incoming Resources Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at
resources expended 1 April 2020 resources expended
31		 March 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £
SYCF Grant 5,000 (5,000) - 3,460 (3,460) -
Rotherham MBC 12,100 (12,100) - - - -
Voluntary Action
Rotherham - - - 5,858 (5,858) -
17,100 (17,100) - 9,318 (9,318) -

SYCF Grant: enhancing local communities with extracurricular activities for young people and assisting in keeping children safe from exploitation.

In 2021, the SYCF Grant related to funding local food banks.

Rotherham MBC: funding in relation to Strengthening Community project which aims to provide training to asylum seekers and refugees, boosting their confidence and increase their life skills.

Voluntary Action Rotherham: funding for training individuals in relation to learning a second language.

11 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2021
2021
£
£
Fund balances at 31 March 2021 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
3,246
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
27,580
-
30,826
-		 Total
2021
£
3,246
27,580
30,826		 Total
2020
£
6,005
6,938
12,943

12 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year .