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Charity Registration No. 1101235

Company Registration No. 04730352 (England and Wales)

HEALTH ACTION

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

HEALTH ACTION

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mrs Tina Murphy Mr Hilton Idahosa Mr Osas Izekor Dr Edwin Mapara Mr Stephen Idahosa Secretary Mr Hilton Idahosa Charity number 1101235 Company number 04730352 Principal address Room 202, 2nd Floor Kingsley House 37 - 39 Balmoral Road Gillingham Kent ME7 4PF Registered office Room 202, 2nd Floor Kingsley House 37 - 39 Balmoral Road Gillingham Kent ME7 4PF Independent examiner B M Cooper & Co. Limited 88 Wood Lane Dagenham Essex RM9 5SL Bankers Barclays Bank

HEALTH ACTION

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Balance sheet 5
Notes to the financial statements 6 - 9

HEALTH ACTION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 30 September 2020.

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 Articles and Memorandum of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005.

Objectives and activities

Health Action provides a wide range of services;

(1) We provide information and support that acknowledges the impact of culture in HIV prevention and health promotion for African communities.

(2) We advocate on behalf of African people infected by HIV.

(3) We provide up to date information to facilitate informed decision-making.

(4) We seek to acknowledge the importance of the effects of social exclusion.

Various policies were adopted in furtherance of these objects during the year.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

My aim as the Director of Health Action Charity Organisation, has always been to improve the health and wellbeing of African communities living in the Medway area. The year 2020 has been a very challenging one for all community-led organisations all over the world because of the COVID-19 infection and the subsequent lockdowns. It has been very challenging as our target group has been disproportionately affected by the virus which led to higher number of deaths. Our inability to provide the normal face to face support to our clients infected or affected by the virus was very demoralising.

Our main goal as an organisation is to ensure that we can meet our service users' needs, empower them and make decisions based on our community's needs. Like most other organisations, we delivered all our services online and with support from Clothworker Foundation and Heritage Lottery, we were able to purchase new IT equipment and updated our website so that service users can get the information they needed online.

We are working hard to improve our community's health and well-being as health inequality among this target group is getting wider as a result of the disproportionate effect of COVID- 19 infections and death.

Our sincere thanks go to our funders who have made it possible for us to continue delivering our services during this challenging time.

I want to personally thank members of the African communities in Medway, black faith leaders, the Trustees, and volunteers for their unwavering support.

We look forward to a better year ahead in 2021 when things get back to near normal.

Tina Murphy

Director

HEALTH ACTION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

Financial review

Risk Management

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.

Structure, governance and management

The charity was established by a Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 10th April 2003 as amended by special resolution dated 11th November 2003. It was registered as a charity on 17th December 2003 with charity number 1101235.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mrs Tina Murphy Mr Hilton Idahosa Mr Osas Izekor Dr Edwin Mapara Mr Stephen Idahosa Mr James Olayinka (Resigned 13 July 2020)

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £10 in the event of a winding up.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mr Hilton Idahosa

Trustee

Dated: 6 February 2021

HEALTH ACTION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF HEALTH ACTION

I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2020, which are set out on pages 4 to 9.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees, who are also the directors of Health Action for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning 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 whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Mr. B. M. Kalejaiye FCCA B M Cooper & Co. Limited

88 Wood Lane Dagenham Essex RM9 5SL

Dated: 23 February 2021

HEALTH ACTION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds 2020 2019
Notes £ £ £ £
Income and endowments from:
Voluntary Income 2 17,209 43,496 60,705 42,917
Other income 3 410 - 410 -
Total income 17,619 43,496 61,115 42,917
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 4 3,070 43,496 46,566 39,693
Net income for the year/
Net movement in funds 14,549 - 14,549 3,224
Fund balances at 1 October 2019 6,204 - 6,204 2,980
Fund balances at 30 September 2020 20,753 - 20,753 6,204

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.

HEALTH ACTION

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

2020 2019
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 7 974 -
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand 20,379 6,804
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year 8 (600) (600)
Net current assets 19,779 6,204
Total assets less current liabilities 20,753 6,204
Income funds
Unrestricted funds 20,753 6,204
20,753 6,204

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 September 2020.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

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 6 February 2021

Mrs Tina Murphy Trustee

Company Registration No. 04730352

HEALTH ACTION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Health Action is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Room 202, 2nd Floor Kingsley House, 37 - 39 Balmoral Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4PF.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], 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). 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 have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. 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 unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.

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 accounts.

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.

1.5 Resources expended

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure 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 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.

VAT is not recoverable by the charity and is included in the relevant costs in the accounts.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Fixtures, fittings & equipment

25% on written down value

HEALTH ACTION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.7 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

2 Voluntary Income

Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds 2020 2019
£ £ £ £
Donations grants and gifts 17,209 43,496 60,705 42,917
For the year ended 30 September 2019 16,227 26,690 42,917
Other income
Unrestricted Total
funds
2020 2019
£ £
Other income 410 -

3 Other income

HEALTH ACTION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

4 Charitable activities

Unrestricted
Restricted
Total		 Total
Funds Funds 2020 2019
£ £ £ £
Staff costs - 3,996 3,996 1,881
Depreciation and impairment 324 - 324 -
Mobility outreach - 8,500 8,500 -
Projects - - - 261
Outreach service providers - 4,825 4,825 17,669
Postage & Stationery - - - 450
Motor Expenses - 50 50 100
Training 1,294 5,905 7,199 1,960
Accountancy fees 600 - 600 600
Sundry expenses - - - 360
Volunteer expenses - - - 80
Insurance - 184 184 368
Premises Costs 852 4,283 5,135 8,205
Seminar expenses - - - 1,971
Telephone and Fax - 746 746 1,468
Domestic abuse - 4,956 4,956 -
FGM project - 800 800 -
Organ donation project - 5,505 5,505 -
Women support group - 940 940 -
Repairs and maintenance - 40 40 300
Support & youth - 2,766 2,766 4,020
3,070 43,496 46,566 39,693

5 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year.

6 Employees

Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2020 2019
Number Number
Administrative 1 1
Employment costs 2020 2019
£ £
Wages and salaries 3,996 1,881

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

HEALTH ACTION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

7 Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
£
Cost
Additions 1,298
At 30 September 2020 1,298
Depreciation and impairment
Depreciation charged in the year 324
At 30 September 2020 324
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2020 974
8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2020 2019
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 600 600

HEALTH ACTION

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

2020 2019
Unrestricted
Restricted		 Total Total
funds funds
£ £ £ £
Incoming resources
Clothesworkers foundation 2,400 - 2,400 -
Kent County Council 2,310 - 2,310 -
Medway Council 3,999 - 3,999 -
Kent Police - 10,405 10,405 -
KCH NHS Trust 8,500 - 8,500 100
Henry Smith - - - 9,700
Kent Community Foundation - - - 7,730
Heritage Lottery - 20,291 20,291 9,000
Post code lottery - - - 16,127
Colyer Fergusson - 8,000 8,000
UK Counselling - - - 260
NHS blood transplant - 4,800 4,800 -
Other income 410 - 410 -
17,619 43,496 61,115 42,917
Resources expended
Outreach service provided - 4,825 4,825 17,669
Domestic abuse project - 4,956 4,956 -
FGM project - 800 800 -
Mobility outreach - 8,500 8,500 -
Organ donation project - 5,505 5,505 -
Women support group - 940 940 -
Premises costs - 4,283 4,283 8,205
Volunteer expenses - - - 80
Staff wages and salaries - 3,996 3,996 1,881
Seminar expenses - - - 1,971
Projects - - - 261
Publicity 852 - 852 -
Printing, postage and stationery - - - 450
Telephone and fax - 746 746 1,468
Motor expenses - 50 50 100
Training 1,294 5,905 7,199 1,960
Repairs & Maintenance - 40 40 300
Support & youth - 2,766 2,766 4,020
Accountancy fees 600 - 600 600
Sundry expenses - - - 360
Insurance - 184 184 368
Depreciation 324 - 324 -
Total resources expended 3,070 43,496 46,566 39,693