Treasurer’s Annual Report
2024
The Executive Committee of Unity of UK St Lucian Associations extends its heartfelt gratitude to all our members for their unwavering support and collaboration throughout the year.
I would like to personally extend my thanks to all members of the committee and our member associations for their steadfast support.
The Charity has continued to support key programs effectively, with trustees' meetings being conducted via Zoom or telephone calls to minimize costs associated with hall rentals.
Fundraising
The association's funding has been primarily derived from events and other activities organized throughout the year. We celebrated our 45th Independence at the Stratford Town Hall, which was a successful event generating a fair profit. For this year, we did not apply directly to public funds for donations, grants, or other assistance. However, we received donated prizes, which were raffled to raise funds.
The committee is currently planning events for the coming year.
Our account with Lloyds Bank has been well maintained, and the balances have been duly recorded in the executive committee minutes.
All expenses incurred while pursuing activities on behalf of the association have been reimbursed in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines.
Grants and donations were made during the year, and the amounts donated are detailed in the accounts submitted to the Charity Commission.
Felicia Hippolyte Unity of UK St Lucian Associations 31 March 2025
Unity of UK St Lucian Associations Registered Charity No: 1100605
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
INCOME
| Opening Balance as at 01/06/2023 |
Opening Balance as at 01/06/2023 |
£37,483.15 |
|---|---|---|
| Events/Fundraising in Furtherance of Charity’s Objectives | ||
| - | St Lucia’s 45thIndependence Celebration | 26,525.54 |
| - | Jounen Kweyol Cultural Event | 10,536.02 |
| - | National Day Cultural Evening | 680.20 |
| - | Grand Raffle | 419.00 |
| - | Donation | 57.96 |
| ___ | ||
| Total | Income |
£38,218.72 |
| OPENING BALANCE + INCOME |
£75,701.87 | |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable Expenditure in Furtherance of the Charity’s Objectives | ||
| - | Dance |
16,143.39 |
| - | Jounen Kweyol Cultural | 6,114.84 |
| - | National Day Cultural Evening | 846.34 |
| - | Grand Raffle | 77.06 |
| - | Bank remittance charge | 35.00 |
| __ | ||
| Total | Expenditure |
£23,216.63 |
| DONATIONS |
||
| - | Saint Lucia Crisis Centre | 1,000.00 |
| - | Centre for Adolescent Renewal & Education (CARE) | 1,000.00 |
| - | Student College fee | 500.00 |
| - | Donation to the family of the late Mrs Merle Jn Baptiste | 200.00 |
| Total | Donations | £2,700.00 |
| GRANTS TO MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS | £4,500.00 |
|
| WEB/DOMAIN RENEWAL/MAINTENANCE/ZOOM MEETING | £667.05 | |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE |
£31,083.68 | |
| Closing balance as at 31/05/2024 |
£44,618.19 |
Prepared by Mrs Felicia Hippolyte
Unity of UK St Lucian Associations Registered Charity No: 1100605
UNITY OF UK ST LUCIAN ASSOCIATIONS
Opening Balance
The total amount in Unity’s bank account at the commencement of the financial year, 1[st] June, 2024:
Events
We organized an Anniversary Fundraising activity and successfully held two cultural events: Jounen Kweyol (Black History Month) and Saint Lucia National Day.
Expenditure
Our expenses included essential administrative costs, such as web hosting and maintenance.
Donation/Grants
We extended financial assistance to the family of the late Mrs. Merle Jn Baptiste, an esteemed executive member of the Association.
We also extended financial support to our affiliated member associations to enable them to aid their own community projects and charities.
Affiliated member associations:
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St Lucian Association of London 1963
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Anse-La-Raye Association
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Canaries Association
Balance
As of 31[st] May, 2024, the current balance is £44,618.19. We continue to receive requests for financial assistance as we endeavour to support the community.
Unity of UK St Lucian Associations Registered Charity No: 1100605