Wings of Hope CommunityAssociation
Charity Registration No. 1101624
Financial Statement for the Year Ended
31°, March 2025

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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

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5WEIGS_OF. HOPE c.0￿1r￿lINITy 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.

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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
Inte￿ieW 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.

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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.

N•rn.' AhTW Ai.M8rdi

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'&REPORLTATHE MANAGEMENTCOmMI￿EE 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

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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

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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

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WING_S O_F COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BosIti￿e1 UDceslll¢tid
Funds (£)
Funds {£)
2Q251£)
In¢ominEResour￿s
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

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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