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ASSOCIATION OF ERITREAN JEBERTI IN THE UK (AEJUK) "MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 March 2021 The management committee members who are also the trustees for the charity-law eal : submit their annual report and the financial statements of AEJUK for the year Be te March 2021, The trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements See ye the provisions ofthe Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2015), Accounting Reporting by Charities. AEJURCharity Objectivesaims and objectives are and Activities to provide services to refugees and migrants,: suppor m to overcome the daily difficulties they experience which are associated with ST il exclusion;and assist them to gain access to mainstream services’ opportunities ey[\de:][a][ range][ of] entitlements in the UK. The services we currently provide to the community ine z ae that cultural, social and educational activities, workshops and seminars covering subjec nal courses include: human rights aspect, drug awareness and domestic violence issues, Sess (ieuced j that include supplementary school, indoor/outdoor entertainments and elderly ; activities aiming to improve older people’s lives. The activities ofthe charity are divided into the following key-areas under the axe ae _ supervision ofMC and with the help of dedicated volunteers in implementing them. These att: « Immigration related general advice and casework; ___ «General paper-work support to people with low/no skills: 5 _ « Regular educational seminars on a variety of topics using qualified professionals; Networking, socializing and befriending arrangement. Public Benefit : AEJUK isEJUK is is actively involved involved in different different projects to meet the needs of ethnic minorities meet the needs of ethnic minorities the needs of ethnic minorities needs of ethnic minorities of ethnic minorities ethnic minorities minorities 

Public Benefit AEJUK isEJUK is is actively involved involved in different different projects to meet the needs of ethnic minorities meet the needs of ethnic minorities the needs of ethnic minorities needs of ethnic minorities of ethnic minorities ethnic minorities minorities =from EastAfrica origin in general and those from Eritrea in particular. Our service users are _ (children, workina **g** e group, the elderly and women-only focused. iiz!| over 500 people in one way or another benefit from AEJUK. Our Centre has become a ieee Doint of mnany asylum seekers and new arrivals that come to entertain, socialize and for have been difficult. dcclcated volunteers without whom delivering services would We believe AEJUK is taking its share to help peo bones! EOS: a eae ple of ethnic minority in its i committed tocontinue this noble objective although there exists capacity and we are f past few years las a concern of securing funds in eieers 10 cover the rent, tiliies and.[ae][ groups][ with][ the] carefuliosuse of resourees and continuous aspectsinvolvementduring the ofpastall year.stakeholdersMain servicewe meenene coe, With a i cs: Ice usersin past year : d total income £27 65g... ,.° 64 | marae‘unds ¢:i SMA ol next vearf£7 694.ANd total « oot from the date of 



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Reserve policy ‘ j : : f The charity aims to hold £6,000 in reserve for contingencies and urgent repairs or in case of a sudden withdrawal of funding, We believe that this reserve will also encourage external bodies to see our commitment and give what they can. RiskThe management management committee has endeavored to identify the risks attached to the charity5; a eliminate or reduce themas best as possible. The management continues to koe see review the major internal and external risks to which the charity may be exposed. F ne policy is developed to address any sudden withdrawal of core funding and the charity 15 S¢ rns to increase its reserves in future years to avoid external risks. The internal risks are minimize the implementation of overall procedures which are kept under constant review by the management committee. Future Plan Ourelderly priorityfocused now isprojects. to double our We have effort a high in research level offordemand possible to helpfunders the for isolated women el oOony and group within our community and the women-only group who gather on monthly basis h discuss female-focused matters however with no external help at this moment. Helping suc i group is in our priority list in the coming year. We also plan to involve the younget generation Jeadership role and service delivery activities. 

‘Structure, governance and management . AEJUK is a charitable organization and is governed by the body of management Committee (MC) whose members are eligible for re-election.are elected AGM including at Annual Generalits agenda Meeting is informed (AGM). to members The members and the of outcomethe MC ‘of the AGM ispublicized as part ofAEJUK’s transparency policy. Information on how people can stand for election is distributed in advance. New trustees,staffand volunteers ‘work to familiarizethem with theareoverall givenbusiness induction of by the relevantcharity. expertsThey atare thealso start informed oftheir ‘The management committee meets approximately every two months, with da She Beaegeent delegated toBaearta cee ten, divide! members of volManagementBe i ayerscommittee hemaint businessin regularofthecontact charity,with each other and with the5SUPPsupportir Accounts heGlorytrustees.| Sommunity,ueAcco nitit ig Services is still ourESSved ecco uuant Which: was approved by Referenceand Administrative Information 




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Mohamedaman Ne gasit (tuess Ahmed Said (Member) Address: A Lime Grove Works, Shepherds Bush London W12 8EE Bankers: Barclays Bank PLC 75 King Street Hammersmith London W6 SHY Independent Examiners’: Glory Community Accounting Services 318 Barking Road London E13 8HL 

TheResponsibilities Charity Trustees of the haveTrustees responsibilities to prepare financial statements for each financial: year wh ich give a trueand fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application ofresources, including income and exp end ture, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees do follow 

=e selecsuitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; . ake judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and ae brepre the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to -assume that the charity will continue on that basis. The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which discloseage with thatoo,“ceasedthe financial statementsany time com thely financialwiththe positionChari ofthe charity and to enable them t A he safeguardingthe assets ofthe aheasity end henceeee ies sae also Tespousible for ——ias. Approvedby the trustees and signedon their behalf by: a Mohammed Yassin Sad (Char....Date. 31/08/2021 Bib 

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## Independent Examiners Report to the Members of Association of Eritrean Jeberti in the UK 

T report on the attached Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021, which are set on pages 5 to 9 and have been prepared on an accrual basis. 

Respective responsibilities of Management Committee and Examiner: The Charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation ofthe accounts. The Charity’sa (rustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: 


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* examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act; * to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity: Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act , and * to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement: My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity" Commission. An examination includes a review ofthe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration _ of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the _trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the _ evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to _- whetherthe accounts present a ‘true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters Setout in the statement below. 

Independent Examiner's Statement: ; In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention . whichGives me cause to believe that in, any material respect : if * accounting records were not kept in accordance wi i BE Charities Act ci with section 130 of the * the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Mircea oma ction with the examinati to whi . oo er to enable a proper understanding ofthe accounts to be reached. od Barking Roa | 318 Barking Road 

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Association of Eritrean Jeberti in the UK (Charity no 1099743) a Notes of the Statements of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2021 

## 1. Accounting Policies 

(a) Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern: 3 Sah The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts ze accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelan (FRS 102- effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP - FRS 102 ). The Financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy or note. The Organisation without further specified purpose and are available as general funds. 

(b) Unrestricted Funds ‘ Unrestricted funds are voluntary income which are received from membership fee, café donation, general donation. 


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(c) Restricted Funds 

Restricted funds are voluntary income (Grants) which are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year received for specific purpose. 

| \ (d) Income recognition | All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, there is sufficient ! Certainty or receipt and so it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income : receivable can be measured reliably. : Income are generated from Grants, Membership fee and Donation. ‘ (e)Expenditure recognition i Expenditureare recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation le apoHing : x[nount][of][ the] ihe[obligation] chargy to[ can be] that expenditure,[ measured][reliably.] it is probable that settlement will be required and the | A l expenditureis accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses, including support costs and ! “governance costs, are allocated or apportioned to the applicabl se f 5‘statementrece offinancialhea activities. pp € expenditure headings in the | (f) Allocation ofsupport and governance costs ' Lee‘Supportee costsareae those functionsns thatthatassistassi the work of : undertake charitable activities. the chariPy Pal sa not directly; ; Se inenes Costs comprise all costs involving the public accountabili . : compliance with regula tion anc good practice. ity ofthe charity and its 


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Association of Eritrean Jeberti in the UK (Charity no 1099743) Notes of the Statements of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2021 

|2,IncomefromCharitableActivities<br>LBHammersmith<br>& Fulham<br>Total|2021<br>Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>a<br>5|2021<br>Restricted<br>Funds<br>10,000<br>ee<br>10,000|2021<br>Total<br>£<br>10,000<br>10,000||2020<br>Total<br>£<br>-<br>-|
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|“Membership<br>fee/Registration<br>GeneralDonation /OtherIncome<br>-Café Donation<br>‘Pool<br>Total”|6,905<br>9,26**0**<br>90<br>590<br>17,655|:<br>=<br>:<br>-|6,905<br>9,260<br>900<br>590<br>17,655||6,353<br>1**,**64**0**<br>3 25<br>1,243<br>12,486|
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