Wings of Hope CommunityAssociation Charity Registration No. 1101624 Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31°, March 2025
Page 1 WINGS.OFIIO.PE COMMUNIIXASSOCI&IIQN LEGAL &ADMINISTRATIVEif4F.ORMATIQN Name of Charity: Wings of Hope Community Association Registered Address: 2- 6 Woodfield Place Off Harrow Road London W9 2BJ Tel: 0207 266 0739 Email: wingsofftope@btinternet.com Website: httPS:Ilwingsofhope.org.ukl Charity Registration No. 1101624 Management Committee (Trustees) For the Accounting Period: Ahmed Al-mardi: Chairperson Mohammed Mohammedi: Secretary Vienous Hassan: Treasurer Independent Examiner: M Rahman Independent Third Sector Consultant 64. Mortlake Road Ilford Essex IG12SX Banker: Barclays Bank PIC
Page 2 5WEIGS_OF. HOPE c.01rlINITy ASSQ_CJATION ANNUAL_REPORTOFTHLMANAGEMENT_COMMIThEE (TRUSTEES) ILtrAd.u¢tiQD The Management Committee (who are also theTrustees of the Wings of Hope Community Association) submit their report and financial statements for the year ended 31" March 2025. The Wings of Hope Association (Charity) was established on the 3rd of October 2002 and was incorporated as a Charity and its name was entered in the Charity Commission's Central Register on the 20" of January 2004. Ba¢kground Wings of Hope Community Association is a refugee-led community organisation set up by people of North African and Sub Sahara Communities settled in North Westminster. The purpose of the charity IS to enhance the well-being and life chances of children and young people. families and communities of North Westminster. We aspire to improve their life opportunities and contribute positively in building a safer. stronger. and more cohesive community where every person should have the opportunity to realise their potenti8lwhatever their life circumstances. Objectives of the Wings of Hope Community Assoclation For the benefit of the inhabit8nts of Westminster and neighbouringAreas and in particular members ofthe African Community who are in hardship by- {al Relieving poverty, sickness by through the provision of advice support and information to the said inhabitants in need of such advice that may include welfare benefits, counsellin& health and education. Ibl Advancing education and training in particularthe provision of language and other subject classes. Structure, Governance and Managemenl The Charity is constitLJted by a constitution. It is governed by the regulations set out in the constitution and run by a diverse Management Committee Iwho are also Trustees) with lived experiences from professional backgroLJnds in the field of Health, Community Developmentwork, the Arts and Media. The Charity's Management Committee are elected by the membership everytwo years. The Management Committee members are briefed bythe Chairperson and the Generalsecretary to familiarise themselves with the rules, regulations and responsibilities of the charity. The Management Committee meets quarterlyto review the activities of the charity includingthe approval ofthe annual accounts as well as budgets. capital expenditure and to set out the fund - raising date for the charity. The day-to-day Work of the charity is overseen by the Treasurer who is responsible to and reports to the Management Committee. The Managementcommittee are aware of the potential risks to the charity, both financial and othewise. Therefore, strategies are in place to control these risks. Annual assessments are undertaken relatingto fire and health and safety. The Management Committee are looking into other risk areas such as operational matters. governance and compliance with18w and regulations. WorlLo£the_Wing oLEI_ope Community Ass_o.ciation's Services.Activities and its Impact Operating from our premises atwoodfield Road in North Westminster. the Charity delivers holistic services which supports children and young people. families and older people in the grassroot communities across North Westminster to assert and enjoytheir rights and entitlements and to strive to achieve their life goals and aspirations.
Page 3 The Charity responds to keep Families, Children and Young People and Refugee Communities safe, in good health and connected. Many of whom face complex life challenges and issues and often fallthrough the cracks of mainstream services. The Charity works coliaborativelywith the community and in close partnership with local agencies. Westminster City Council other local authorities across Westminster es so as to ensure the community can seNices that meet their needs. Sorvices and A¢tivitios_Delivered Information and Advice Support Seryic.o We support individuals, families and the wider BME and Refugee communities to try and rebuild their lives in a new country. especially when struggling to access the help and advice they need. Our services can provide information and advice on a range of issues including Welfare Benefits, HousingAdvice. Consumer Matters. Access to Educational Opportunities and Cost-of-LivingSupport. We also offer translation and interpreting support in the users'18nguages. Employment Advice and Tralning We provide training for employment and employment related that helps local people to improve their employability chances to help them employment whether part orfull time. We also run employment and job search training- CV writin& help writing job application forms. training for job interview5. access to email and the internet. SeNice8 for BME Older People We are workingwith older members of the black and other minority ethnic citizens, oflering a unique understanding of their cultural, dietary and language needs through a programme of drop-in services that includes socialisation activities, activities with a cultural theme centred around storytelling, literature. music and the arts. Our activities promote independent and healthy living by providing a meeting point for vulnerable older people who experience isolation and loneliness and help them to connect with others. FLea.Ithy Livlng Information Advlce We run a healthy living awareness programme to increase awareness of health issue and choices. he81thy eating and opportunities to be active in a stimulating learning and fun environment. We also run a sports programme to increase the uptake of physical activities that leads to a healthier life. Aftor 5chooLQluts We provide a safe and stimulating environment where children can play, have fun and learn whilst being cared for by our qualified and experienced staff. We provide a comprehensive range of services that includes homework support. study support and supplementary education classes. life skills programme that reduces the pressure on parents and provides maximum benefits for the Children. kLeiitage ProjeGLlmpact of Foreign Food J.W2 In partnership with the Heritage Fund, this project explored the impact offoreign food in West London. To help InteieW local people. business. food places our staff, volunteers undertaken an Or81 history tr8iningto help collect d8ta. feedback. The trainingwas conducted by Digt81Works Limited rangingfrom different Styles of interviewing technique5 to the use of professional standard recordingequipment. Restaur8nt owners. staff and customers were interviewed, with the help of Digital Works the recordings were edited to produce a podcast to be deposited with WestminsterArchivesforthe benefitof the community now in the future.
Page 4 FinanoiaLBuw vi The financial position ofthe Charity is Portrayed in the accompanyingAnnual Accounts. Statement otity.¥to.es' Resp.on5ibilities Law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statement for each financial year, which gives a true and fair view of the charity's f inancial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to: (a) Select suitable accounting policies and apply consistently. {bl Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP. Icl Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. Idl Disclosed arbd explained in the financial statements. lel Prepare the financial statements on a goingconcern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume th8tthe charity will continue in operation. The Management Committee are responsible for keeping accounting records, which discloses with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position ofthe charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements complywith the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reporting) regulations and the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing document. They are also responsible for safeguardingthe assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Reserve Policy It is the policy of the charitythat unrestricted funds. which have not been designated for a specific use, should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least three months expenditure. The Management Committee consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. Wings of Hope CommunityAssociation will activelywork to achieve this level of reserves. Risk Management The Managementcommittee have assessed the risks the charityfaces and have compiled a risk list which identified the major risks by area of activity. the nature of those risks, the likelihood of risks happening and the measures taken to manage them. The Management Committee review this list regularly at their meetings and at its meetings with employed staff running the services. The Management Committee are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. The finances of the Charity are kept under review. Appropriate DBS (Disclosure Barringservicesl Checks. supported by regular policy reviews are made for all those who work with Ghildren and othervulnerable groups with the Charity's activities. Independent Examiner According to the provisions of the Charities Act 2011, the Management Committee agree that an audit Is not required for this financialyear; however due to the provisions of the same act an Independent Examiner is required.
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Page 6 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'&REPORLTATHE MANAGEMENTCOmMIEE FOR THE_YEAR ENDED_3.1_-.MARCH 2025 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31"March 2025 set out on pages 7 to 10. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act"). They consider that an audit is not required for this year {under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Actll and that an independent examination is needed. We report in respect of our examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out our examination. I have followed all the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(b) ofthe Act. Independent Examiner's statemenl I have completed my examination. We have confirmed that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records: or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fonn and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 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 accounts to be reached. Prepared by: M Rahman Independent Third Sector Consultant 64. Mortlake Road Ilford Essex IG12SX Date: 2010812025
Page 7 WINGS OF.HOPE COMMUNIryASSOCIATION NOTES_TO HE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDE.D_3.1" MABCH 2025 1. Accounting Policies: The Financial Statements are prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevance note{sl to these accounts and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities and with preparingtheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Standard applicable in the United Kingdom IFRS 1021 issued on the 16" July 2016 and updated on the 16, September 2016 and with the Charities Act 2011.The Charity constitutes 8 public benefit entity as defined bythe Charity Commission. la} Incoming Resources: The Incoming resources represents grants, donations and any bank interest receivable. The total incoming resources of the Trust for the year have been derived from its principal activity undertaken in the United Kingdom and came from the following sources: 2025 Restricted Unrostricted Total City Bridge Foundation Foyle Foundation Clothworkers Foundation N8tional Lottery- Heritage Fund Self-lncome Generation Donations Holden Charitable Trust Sport England CAF Total: 12.000 5.000 10,000 7,993 12.000 5,000 10,000 7,993 4,000 3.000 4.000 3.000 £34,993 £7,005 £41.998 Ibl Restricted Funds: Restricted Funds are to be used for specified purposes as laid down by the fundingauthority. Direct and support expenditure, which meets these criteria, is identified to the fund together with a fair allocation of other costs. (cl Unrestricted Funds: Unrestricted funds are received which have no restrictions placed in their use and are avai18ble as general funds. 2. Fixed Assets: Depreciation is provided at the following annual rate in order to write off each asset cost over its estimated useful life as follows: Computer Equipment: 33 % on Cost
Page 8 3. Staffing Costs: Salaries paid to employees who provided direct charitable services. alL0312025 (£) £9.765 Staffing Costs 4. Management Committee: None of the Management Committee members received any remuneration during the year. 6. Total Funds: 2025 (£) 164 Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds 450 ToiaL' £614
Page 9 WING_S O_F COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BosItie1 UDceslll¢tid Funds (£) Funds {£) 2Q251£) In¢ominEResours Grants Self-lncome Generation Donations received 34.993 34,993 4.000 3.000 4,000 3.000 T.otal Income Received £34,993 £7.005 £41,998 Rgsource¥ Expended Staffing Costs Salary Costs 9.765 9.765 Direct Charitable Expenses Off ice Rent & Utilities Venue Hire Charge Volunteers Expenses Prof Fee$~Trainers. Facilitator Fees Meetings, Events, Workshop Costs Publicity and Promotion Childcare Support Users Activities Isports Activit18sI Users Activities IHealth Activities) Refreshments Exhibition Event Costs Transport Costs Food Event Equipment Monitoring and Evaluation 12.074 1,200 5.869 2.100 10.240 775 1.250 2.326 1.500 2,818 2.950 1,780 1,000 1,800 5,870 12,074 1.200 5,869 2,100 10,240 775 1,250 2,326 1.500 2,818 2.950 1.780 1.000 1,800 5,870 Management & Administration Admin & Management Support Telephone & Broadband Office Expenses Printing & stationery Insurance Accountancy Service 5.480 575 5,460 575 1,000 148 500 1,000 148 soo Total Expenses: £64.445 £6.55.5 £71.000 Surplus l {Deticitl: (29.452 450 {£29.0021 BIB Forward @ 0110412024: 29.616 29.616 BIC Forward @ 0110412025: 164 450 614
&IL4NLI SHEEI - YEA t14DIMG JI- 1C¥ 1411 23 FwAl• IAI lotsq Fw CJJ4h 31103120 £139 £415 R••trkl•d ik•strlct4d FdI lu F15 1£) 2025 Lrpdi7or4 Arnwrrt wllm Sundry CTgthtc Nei CwrMtAss•t 139 £13? a75 £473 £614 2025 Total Fundj P4sm'cted Funds Unrestncted Funds 475 £614 We confirm that W8 have made available all relevant records. bills. vouchers. information and eKpianaiion for the preparatN)n of the above baLan¢e sheet and the annexed Income and expenditure of the income and is also the correct state of the affairs otthe Charity as of 31st March 2025 Approved by the Managemerrt Committee on the 20" of August 2025 and signed on its behall by. Slgn... Namw.Ahmed Ai-mardl Name: Vlenous Hassan P05itlon: ChaSrperson & Trustee Position: Tre8sureT & Trustee Date.. 2010812025