IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Charity Number: 1101109 Company Number. 4684099 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR-ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 4AAIZVYX4* 0911212021 COMPANIES HOUSE A11
Cornpany No.. 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR-ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 Legal and Administration information. Trustees. Report...... Independent Examiner's report of the Trustees of Iraqi Association..... Statement of the Financial Activities.....-........... Balance Sheet.......................... . .10 Accounting Policies....... Notes to the Financial Statements..................... .12-17
Company No.. 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR-ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 Status= Iraqi Community Associatson is commonly called Iraqi Association, is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. No: 4685099 and a registered charity, No.. 1101109 Registered Office and Registered Address.. Unil 1, Cavell House 233 Wood Lane London W12 OHL Honorary officers: Ms. Fawzia Aall {Chairperson) Mr. Sami Foral Ibrahim (Treasurer) Bankers: Barclays Bank PIC Piccadilly Corporate Banking Centre Pall Mall Corporate Group P.0 Box 15165 London SW1A 1QF Independent examiner: Cohen & Co. Accountants 129 Station Road London NW4 4NJ
Company No." 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR_ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 The trustees have pleasure in presenting Iheir report together wth the financial statements of the company for the year-ended 31st March 2021. The financial statements of the charity are prepared in accordance with the accounting policies *t out on page 11 and Gomply wth the charity's trustees and applicable law. Status The governing document is the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company and members of the Boaid of Trustees are the Directors of the company. Its governing instrument is the memorandum and Articles of Association. Appointment of Trustees is by election at the General Meeting. which takes place annually, and .poslal ballots are conducled when nssary..The chairperson and Officers are appointed by the Trustees. The board of Trustee5 meet eight times a year. In addrtion. a special strategy meeting is held annually to consider the long-term direction of the Association and to produce an action plan. Governance The charity is govemed by the Trustees are asso the Directors and members of the Company and meet eight limes a year. They erbsure that the Association's activities fit within the agreed charitable objectives. Their work includes setting the strategic directson and agreeing the financial strategy and operational budgets. The Association's governing document is the Memorandum and Articles of Assoeialion. Directors The following were directors during the year-. Fawzia AVaIl Sami Forat Ibrahim Malik Hamza Abdul Ilah Tawfik Abdul Amir Khudayir Dalal Taaban Osama Al Wakil Mission Statements Iraqi Association is an independent non-political and non-sectarian organisation. It exists to help Iraqi5 and non-lraqis settle and integrate successfully in this country. with rights to express their cultural identities. Our work is aimed at settled and vulnerable members of the community. and includes provIng volunteering. advice services. user-led workshops, online community-led information, a community newsletter. managing and serving elderly day centres and a women's club, organising seminars and cuwural & social communty events.
Company No: 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR.ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 (CONTINUED) In accordance vmth the requirements of the Charth"es Act 2011. the TrLtstees of Iraqi Association have paid due regard to the Charity Cornmission's guidance on public benefit when deciding on and planning Iraqi Association activrties. The sections vthich follow demonstrate how the Iraqi Association met its charitable purposes during the course of the year 1 $1 April 2020- 31$l March 2021 and its principle achievements under its respective strategic priorty areas of work. Our main activities and who we ty to help are described below. All of our charitable activities are planned to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit. and in particular the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the airns and objectives they have sel. All of our chartlable activities focus on promoting social inclusion by enabling the polential of individuals and developing the inlegralion of our community. with a parkn"cular emphasis on working with people who are most disa(fvanlaged. Activities and Reviews ilst the Association wa5 not able to provKJe fa¢e-tO-face setvices as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting lockdown and social dislancing measures, we continued to provide assistance by telephone. email and online fom-filling. We have also been disseminating relevant information online via our mailing list and social media platforms. Since the office closure on 18th March 2020 due lo government's lockdown measures. the Associab'on has been receiving an average of 30 ¢alls a week, as well as numerous enquiries via email and social media. During the year the Association fUilled its mission by-. Providing practical support and assistance in the fields of welfare, immigralion, older people, women, volLFnteering, educatior) and employment. Offering regular confidential advice and guKlance using telephones and emails and virtual group sessions. Disseminating online user-led information. Delivering and promoting active volunteering targeting all age groups. Supporting vulnerable and socially excluded members of the community- Pub5ishing a community-led "Al-muntada. newsletter. Managing and delivering serViS for older peop. Assisting families and vulnerable women and delivering women's wellbeing club on Zoom platform. Improving wlicies and service delivery methods based on users-feedback information and achieved Advice aualty Services {AQS) and Office of lrnmigration SeNices Commission {OISC} standards The organisation also helps Iraqi children and raises awareness on issues relevant to the communty.
Company No.. 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR-ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 (CONTINUED) Equally, the charÉty offers daily advice and information on= Housing Family Needs Employment - Welfare Training Immigration Education Public Health Publlc benefits and achievements in the Year Legal Advice We support people, particularly the vulnerable and disadvantaged. to live more independently. This year, we assisted more than 1.222 people with telephone & occasional face-to-face advice sessions,. that is a free, independent. impartial and confidentl81 service. We 9ive advi on a wide range of issues affecting our charity's users and members of the general public. Last year our help reached calegories of the following users". Homeless people who need support Women in need of support Families with young children needing support People fleeing domestic violence People with mental health problems People with disabilitie5 People who need employment advice & guidance People who need support to live independently Lonely and vulnerable older.people who needed befriending Settlement-led Infomiation In these 12 months, we offered a lange of services, using cost effective methods. using both online and printed copies of our community newsletter and factsheets, prepared by volunteers, which reached 2,000 subscribers_ As a non-sectarian organisation. Iraqi Association is continuing to become a focal point of the comrnunty. Legal Advice This project is funded by Trust for London under (Connected Communrties Advice work) programme. to meet the needs of disadvantaged members of the Iraqi & Arabic speaking ¢ommunty, by seNing and representing individuals and groups from all sectors of our communrty regardless of their religion. ethnicty. political affiliation, gender. disability, and sexual orientation. It also link them with the settled community, and meet their immediate needs by offering advice and support, on immigration. welfare entitlements, housing and accommodation needs, accessing relevant services, outreach work and community-led acttvities.
Company No: 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR.ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 (CONTINUED) Older People Services "Older People Connecf project funded by the National Lottery Communty Fund, to deliver seNices to meet the needs of older people aged 65 years and ovei who are isolated and disadvantaged due to factors of old age, disability, menlal illness. language and cuttural barriers, ensuring that they are supported toward improvement in their practical, physical and psychological health and well-being. °Older People Day cent8. were suspended due to the lockdown measures, but continued lo provide guidance and support lo older people who are living in isolation by offering SeiceS of befriending volunteers. outreath work and maintaining elderly networking. During the course of the year, we offered services every week to an average of 20older people. Women's Wellbeing Club Iraqi Association used to run weekty women's sessions with a range of activities including. exercise classes. health and wellbeing sessions. workshops, entertainment and refreshments. Airning to prornote communty cohesion and common values by enhancing the sense of belonging. integfation and participation in civic aclivilies and increasing women's resilience to withstand chaInge$. But this was suspended due to the pandemic and lockdown measures, and replaced by online zoom sessions. Volunteering Volunteering empowers individuals by improving skills. confidence and self-esteem. It increases social capital and delwers innovative and much needed services to our community. Coupled with that. volunleering is a fundamental building block of our civil society. During the course of the last 12 months. Iraqi Association has engaged with an average of 3 volunteers every. Community4ed Workshops and Seminars We organised semir)ars and meetings on issues related directly to our charity's users and the community on Zoom plaffomi. During the year we organised 12 seminars and cuttural events on relevant subjects. with an average of over 80 people attending each seminar & event. Community Newspaper"A1untada" Our bi-monthly community newsletter"Al-Munlada" features seasonal client-led publications and is distributed to empower clients and its readers with upto-dale information and advice on accessing services. and changes in legislation and procedures that affect the Iraqi and Arab comrnunities settled in the UK.
Company No.. 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR_ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 (Continued) Trustees, Responsibilities The law as applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements at the end of each financial year which give a true and fair view of rts financial activities during the year and of ils financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements. the Trustees afe required to.. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentty., Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject lo any material ijepartures disclosed and explained in the financial ststemenls.. Prepare the financial statements on the going conrrt basis unless rt is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue on that basis. The board of Trustees is responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply wrth the Companies Act 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hen for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detedion of fraud and other iiregulallties.
Company No". 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR.ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 (Continued) The Trvstees and Directors who served for the charity during the yeaf were as follows-. Trustees Name: Ms. Fawzia AKvaji Mr. Malik Hamza Mr_ Sami Forat Ibrahim Mr. Abdul Ilah Tawfik Mr. Abdul Amir Khvdayir Ms. Dalal Taaban Mr. Osama Al Wakil Financial Review The Association's net surplus for the year was £45,79712020'. Deficit 1£ 14.448)>. Funds The Association has a number of funds whose purpose is detailed in note 10 of the financial statements. Fixed Assets The movements in langible fixed assets durtng the year are shown in note 7 of the financial slalemenls. Reserves The trustees have esta•Shed a policy whereby funds held by the charty should be beeen 6 and 12 months of resources to be expended. This target has been met. Risk Review A review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. as identified by the Trustees. have been reviewed and systems and procedures have been established lo manage those risks. Systems of internal financial control have been put in place designed lo safeguard the Charity's assets. ensure that proper accounting records are maintained and provide reliable and timely financial information. The Trustees are satisfied that these arrangemenls combined wlth the reserves policy will ensure that resources ale available to maintain servi5 for the foreseeable future in the event of adverse ¢ondrtions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business fisks faced by the charity and confimi that they have established systems lo mitigate the signifscant risks. Investment Policy The Memorandum and Articles of Association authorises the Trustees to make and hold investments using the general funds of the charity. The accounts have been approved by the board of Trustees on ... ... signed on ils behalf by Ms. Fawzi Chairperson Iwaji
Company No.. 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION endent Examiner's Re .ort to the Trustees of the Ira Association Inde We report on the accounts of the Assocsation for the period ended 3151 March 2021, which are set out on pages 17. These finanaal stslements have beell prepared under the historical cost convention and the accounts'ng policies sel out on page 11_ Respe¢tivo responsibilities of trustees and exarniner As described in the statement of Irustee responsibilrties the trustees a responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The chariVs trustees considerthal an audit is not required for the year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibilty lo.. Examine the accounts under seclion 145 of the 2011 Act.. To follow the prOdureS laid down in the General Directions given by the charity Commissioners undei Section 145 (5) of the 1993 Act- and - to slate whether particular mattets have come to our attention. Basis of Independenl examiner's report Our examination was carried out in accordance the General Directions given by the Charty Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the a¢untiri9 records kept by the charty and a comparison of thè accounts PTesenled wth those records. It also includes consideration ol any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanaJons from you as Iruslees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audrt and co[qUenY we do not express an audit opinion on the view gwen by the accounts. Independent examiner's statement In connection with our examinations. no matter has come to our attents"on'. 11) Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordan¢e wrth section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 to prepare accounts whiGh accord wth the accounting record5 and cornply wf(h the aceounling requirements of the Companies Act and with the methods and principles of the statement of Recomfflended Practice.. Accounting And Reporting by Ch8rilies (revised in 2005) have not been rneet" or (2) to which. in our opinion. attention should be drawn in order lo enable a pro understanding of the accounts to reached. Cohen & Co. Accountants 129 Slalion Road London NW4 4NJ -L".iiei AgGountants lien Road '. iW4 4NJ . 12-oWI
Company No.. 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR.ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT 2021 2021 2021 2020 Restricted Funds UnrestTiCted Funds Total Totsl INCOMING RESOURCES Grant$ 113,337 15,134 128,471 47,422 Membership and Other Income Iraqi Child Project Donation Bank Interest 1.745 1.745 24.079 4.361 105 4.361 105 5.450 306 Total Incoming Resources 113.337 21.345 134,682 77.257 RESOURCES EXPENDED Direct charitable expenditure Activities Support costs 39.740 33.932 40.806 35.147 46.774 27,770 1.215 73,672 75,953 74,544 OTHER EXPENDITURE Fundraising and publicity Management and administration 2,250 14,911 Total Resources Expended 73.672 2.281 75.953 91.705 NET IDEFICIT)ISURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 39.665 19. 58.729 (14.448) FOR THE YEAR FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD 64.852 16.364 81.216 95,664 FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 104.517 35.428 139.945 81,216 All of the above results are derived from continuing activitEs. There were no other recognised gains or losses other than those stated above.
Company No.. 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2021 2021 2021 2020 2020 FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 1,985 1,681 8,142 160,346 86,664 168,488 86.664 CREDITORS NET CURRENT ASSETS 137.960 79,535 NET ASSETS 139.945 8t,216 FUNDS Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Designated furKIs 104.517 35,428 64.852 16,364 139.945 81.216 In approving these financial statements as trustees of the company we hereby confim". {a)that for the year-ended 3151 March 2021 the company was entrtled to exemption conferred by Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006-. Ibllhat no notice has been deposited at the registered office of the company pu15uant to Seclion 476 of the Companies Act 2006 requestsng that an audit to be conducted for the year ended 315l March 2019 and {c)Ihat we acknowledge our responsibilities for.. 111 ensuring that the company keeps proper accounting records which comply with Se¢lion 386 and 387 of the Company Act 2006 and (2) preparing financial slaternents which give a true arid fair view of the slate of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year end and of its profit or loss for the year-ended on that date in accor(Jance with the requirements of Section 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, as far as applicable to the company_ The financial statements have been prepared in accordan¢e with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2CK6 relating to small Companies. The accounts have been approved by the board of Trustees on .. ils behalf by= and signed on Ms. Fawzia Aall Chairperson -10-
Company No: 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR_ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (al Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (Effective April 20081. the COmpanS A¢1 2006 and the requirements of Ihe Statement of Recommended Practice. Accounb"Dg and Reporting by chatities. {b) Voluntary income is credited to the Statement of Financial Activities when received. {¢) Revenue grants are credrted to the Statement of Financial Activities when received or receivable whichever is earlier, unless they relate to a specific future period, in which case they are deferred. (d) Reslricled funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to the fund. together with a fai< allocation of management and administrative costs. {e) Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources received or generated for the chanlable purposes. (fj Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rate5 ¢alculated lo write off the cost of each asset over its estimated useful life. The depreciation rates in the use are as follows.. Office and Computer Equipment: 20% Reducing balance Basis (g} Staff costs and overhead expenses are allocated to activities on the basis of slaff time spent on those activities. (h) Fundraising and publicty costs comprise the costs actually incurred in producing materials for promotional purposes and of raising funds foi the charty- lil Management and administrative costs of the chartty relate to the costs of running the charity Such as the cost of meetings, audit and statutory compliance. and include any costs which cannot be spectfically identifd lo other expenditure classificalions. -11-
IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR-ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 (CONTINUED 2 GRANTS RECEIVABLE Restricted Unrestricted 2021 2020 LB Hammersmith and Fulham Hammersmith Untted Charities Gordon Family Fund LBHF AP The London Community Foundation Oalgarno Trust Lottery community fund The Fore Raft Transition Fund Shared Endeavour Fund City Bridge Trust (LCF) HM Gov. & Lottery Communty Fund Trust for London Award for All 10.000 10,000 5,833 4,000 4.000 3,000 4.000 7.257 27.332 9.831 9,831 1,134 51.734 1.134 51.734 12,000 6.855 4.832 9.831 10.001 8.253 12.000 6.855 4.832 9,831 10.001 8,253 Total Grants Re1vable 113.337 15,134 128,471 47.422 -12-
Company No.. 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ST FOR THE YEAR-ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 (CONTINUED) 3 ANALYSIS OF TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable Support Fundraisiro Management 2021 2020 ActNilEs Costs and Publicrty and Admin. Total Total Employee Costs 39.471 17.313 56,784 39.345 Other staff costs 2,511 Office running costs 5,684 7.702 Premises costs 10.350 10,350 17,737 Events and actwilies 839 839 21.443 Accountancy fees Legal and professional fees 1.800 1.800 1,800 48 Bank charges Depreciation 99 496 496 420 Sundly Total Resources Expended 40,806 35.147 75.953 91.105 -13-
Company No: 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR-ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 (CONTINUED) 4. NET INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR 2021 2020 This is stated after charging-. Depreciation Independent Examination fees 496 1.800 420 2.400 5. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS 2021 2020 Staff costs were as follows". Salaries and Wages Social Security Costs 56.784 39,345 56,784 41,856 6 CORPORATION TAX The Associatron is exempt from Corporation Tax as r( applies all its income to fvlfilling its charitable purposes. -14-
Company No". 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR_ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 (CONTINUED) 7 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Office & Computer Equipment 2021 Total Cost At 1st April 2020 Additions 67,886 67,886 800 800 At 31st March 2021 68.686 68,686 Depreciation At 1st April 2020 Charge for the Year 66.205 66.205 496 496 At 31st March 2021 66.701 66,701 Net Book Value At 31 st March 2021 1985 1985 At 31st March 2020 1,681 1,681 8 DEBTORS- amounts falling due within one year 2021 2020 Prepayments Sundry Debtors 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.142 8.142 -15.
Company No.. 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR.ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 {CONTINUED) 9 CREDITORS- Amounts falllng due within one year 2021 2020 Accruals and other rJeditors 30.528 30.528 7,129 10 PURPOSES OF RESTRICTED FUNDS Restricted funds include the following grants-. LB Hammersmith and Fulham The grant covered cost of a project that benefrted elderly people. who had no friends or relatives and lived in isolation_ The project linked them with the communify using volunteers, and weekly activities that eased their isolation and improved their health and well-being. London Community Foundation The grant was used lo provide welfare advice. assistance and praclical support to Iraqi and Arabic- speaking older people, and working to ensure they are supported towards improvement of their living conditions and well-being. Big lottery Fund- Award forAII The grant covered cost of Key to Englrsh course. The course included everyday language and communication skills through speaking, reading and understanding texts in everyday situations, whilst the core aim was to improve English language skills, it also benefited attendee5 in helping them lo better integrate into the society in which they live and may work. The course was for adult mernber5 of the community with basic English skills and those who lacked opportunities to practice due lo isolation and family or work commrtmenls. Therefore. rt provided an opportunity to bring people together and creating a new network of support. London Legal Support Trust The Grant covered cost to recruit multilingual volunleeTS to provide exlra advice sessions for complex needs to isolated Iraqi and Arabi¢ speaking communty in London, r( offered users living in disadv8T)taged conditions free multilingual welfare. housing. education. training. employmelll. immigration and health advice by providing dropin sessions. one-Io•one and telephone advice. Hammersmith Uniled Charities The Grant covered cost to deliver Reach & Connect Project. to reach and support vulnerable and socially excluded Iraqi and Arabic speaking older people and women and promote social inclusion through opportunrties that the project delivers. United in Hammersmith& Fulham The Grant covered outin9 activities the older members ofthe Iraqi community in Hammersmilh & Fulham_ Dalgarno Trust .Heallh works Project contract to deliver a series of workshops and activrties to improve the mental and physical being and awareness among the community in the boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmtth & Fulham. -16-
Company No: 4684099 IRAQI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR.ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 (CONTINUED) 11. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS General Funds Designated Funds Total Funds At 1 st April 2020 Net incoming resources during the year 16,364 19.064 0.00 16,364 0.00 Transfers 35,428 0.00 35.428 At 31st March 2021 35.428 0.00 35,428 12. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Restricted Funds Uniestricted Funds Total Funds Tangible Fixed Assets 1.985 1.985 Current Assets 104.517 35.482 139,999 Creditors.. Amounts falling due within a Year (30.528> (30.528) Net Assets at 31st March 2021 104.517 6.939 111,456 13. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS There were no signfficanl post balance events. 14. TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES There were no material transactbons with the trustee during the year. 15. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES The Association had no material liabilities al 31st March 2021 nor at 31 March 2020. 8t 16. Related Parties There were no related parly transactions during the year. -17-